Yikes. Beans & Barley (1901 E. North Ave.) is closing! The news went out on the East Side vegetarian institution’s social media this morning. The closing date is Jan. 31, 2026. I know I’m not alone in having a deep well of memories from this place – dining in the café, shopping in the deli/retail area, etc. I remember the smaller original location that preceded it – that building was destroyed by fire in 1993, 20 years after Beans opened. The restaurant was one of the first, on the East Side at least, to cater specifically to the local vegetarian community, and has frequently featured amongst the best vegetarian food options in Milwaukee .

The post explains that the building is being sold and that the Beans & Barley owners are not in a position to buy it. “We hope that these last fe

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