The Red Onion Cafe is a highly rated restaurant and coffee shop in Racine, WI, serving breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner, and dessert in a casual, cozy, and trendy setting.
Located at 555 Main St, Racine, WI 53403, this Racine cafe is known for great coffee, a strong tea selection, and local specialties, making it a favorite for solo dining, quick bites, and relaxed meals throughout the day.
Guests can enjoy dine-in, takeaway, on-site service, and outdoor seating, with menu options that include coffee, comfort food, healthy options, vegan options, and vegetarian options. The cafe also offers catering, counter service, accepts reservations, and supports credit cards, debit cards, and NFC mobile payments. Accessibility features include wheelchair-accessible parking, entrance, seating, and restroom access.
With a 4.8-star rating from 262 reviews, The Red Onion Cafe is a top choice for locals and visitors searching for a Racine, WI restaurant and coffee house.
To learn more about The Red Onion Cafe’s breakfast, brunch, lunch, catering, and coffee offerings in Racine, WI, call +1 262-619-4110 or visit 555 Main St, Racine, WI 53403.
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Frequently ordered and highly recommended items at The Red Onion Cafe
Our Story
Welcome to a place where great food meets warm hospitality. We believe dining is more than just a meal - it's an experience to be savored and shared.
Our kitchen is dedicated to creating dishes that bring people together, using recipes that honor tradition while embracing innovation.
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A glimpse of our restaurant experience
Food & Drinks
** cold or selected hot sandwiches only please**
** cold or selected hot sandwiches only please **
Tossed field greens, chicken breast, sugar-toasted pecans, halved cherry tomatoes, hand-cut orange wedges, red onions and our Citrus Balsamic vinaigrette.
Fresh spring greens, smoked turkey breast, sliced gala apples, dried cranberries, red onion, sugared pecans, blue cheese and our creamy Parmesan, black pepper vinaigrette.
One of our most popular entrees. Chilled Norwegian filet over field greens, topped with our light cucumber pepper corn Dijon dressing and a touch of Gorgonzola.
Our classic chicken salad topped with cashews in a quartered fresh pineapple.
Warm grilled pita piled with marinated chicken breast, olives, peppers, onions, and halved grape tomatoes, topped with feta and Parmesan cheese. Combo $7.60 A la carte for $5.50
Chicken breast, Bacon, smoked Gouda, fresh Basil, spring green Lettuce, Tomato served on a grilled pita and drizzled with ranch Combo $7.60 A la carte $5.50
Smoked turkey breast, sliced gala apples, fresh arugula, cheddar cheese, red onion, bacon, and our new cranberry/ curry spread on toasted 8-Grain Bread Combo $7.95 A la carte for $6.50
Our house tuna salad sandwich, topped with American cheese, brushed with a light, unsweetened egg wash and toasted Combo $7.60 A la carte for $5.50
Served with American cheese, lettuce, tomato, and onion on a fresh baked Kaiser roll with ketchup and yellow mustard Combo $7.25 A la carte for $5.25, Sub a pretzel roll for $1.00
Our house buffalo sauce over a sliced chicken breast with provolone cheese, blue cheese and a touch of ranch Combo $7.50 A la Carte $5.50
with fresh mozzarella, Parmesan, tomato and red onion vinaigrette Combo $7.95 A la carte for $6.50
With tomato onion and mesquite chipotle sauce. Combo $7.95 A la carte $6.50
Ours is better than the one called "the best in Wisconsin", so ... this is the best Cuban pork sandwich you'll find around. Slow roasted, seasoned, pulled pork with Swiss cheese and sliced pickles on a baguette, pressed flat and grilled Combo $7.60 A la Carte $6.15
Sauteed chicken breast with curry, onions bell peppers and mushrooms served inside grilled rosemary flat bread with cucumber sauce and field greens Combo $7.60 A la Carte $6.15
Sauteed chicken breast, our house cucumber dill sauce, spring greens, sliced cucumbers and warmed dill Havarti cheese on a toasted French baguette Combo $7 .60 A la Carte $6. 15
Block feta cheese, sun-dried tomatoes, kalamata olives, sliced cucumbers, red onion, spring greens and cucumber sauce on a toasted French baguette Combo $7.60 A la carte for $5.70
Uber cheesy, just like your mom used to make Combo $6.65 A la carte for $4.75
The classic BLT on toasted 8-grain bread with Mayo. Combo $6.95 A la carte $5.25
Seasoned pulled pork, cheddar cheese and fresh-made pico de gallo on a grilled tortilla Combo $7.60 A la carte for $5:50
Black Angus 1/4 lb burger with cheddar cheese, bacon, red onion, fried egg, arugula, caramelized onion and black pepper ranch, and blue cheese on a grilled pretzel roll. Called the Joe Burger because it's made the way Joe thinks all burgers should be made! Combo $9.50 A la carte for $7.50
A la Carte $5.25. Price docs not include cheese. Add cheese for $.50
A la Carte $5.25
(All deli sandwiches come with lettuce, tomato, onion, and your choice of Mayo, Butter, Dijon Mustard, Pesto Mayo, or Horsey Sauce)
Choose from French Baguette, Marble Rye, S-Grain Bread
Choose from Smoked turkey breast, Baked pit ham, Genoa Salami
Choose from Provolone, American, Swiss, Cheddar, Pepperjack
All combos include a fountain drink, pickle and choice of chips, deli salad or soup.
Our Salad Bar is priced by weight, so please help yourself to as much, or as little as you like! $.46 per ounce. Add a cup of soup $2.50, Bowl $3.50, Salad bar is $7.36 per lb
With a choice of toast. Get it while it lasts! $6.75. Substitute a side salad or a cup soup for toast: add $2.00, Bowl $3.00
Check our menu chalkboard for our special entree or sandwich of the day.
Whole Order- $5.95, - 1/2 Order- $3.95, Side order- $2.5O
Thick Sliced French Bread
Hear from our valued guests
Food was really good and fresh. Arrive early for daily specials. And check out the beestro table outside. Nice morning breeze from the lake. Highly reccomed the omelets.
In a journey to try out all of the restaraunts nearby after moving in to the area, I decided to go here first on a whim for breakfast. Staff was nice and patient while I read over the menu, has a lot of good choices. I went for the Turkey Avocado BLT, which ended up being delicious. Had a very nice atmosphere, and plenty of seating for groups of all sizes. Would absolutely recommend
I had a great breakfast, the space is large, very clean, and the staff are super friendly.
The food and service in this place is better than it looks (ambience is fine, but the foot is great!) Salmon bagel.. wow. Benedict eggs great! People really friendly. Good not crazy sweet tea!
We had our wedding catered by Red Onion, and we could not have been happier with the experience. Their food is delicious and they are fully transparent with pricing. The staff was also incredibly nice and helpful in planning our big day.
Updated Review - 12/30/23: My wife met a friend of ours for breakfast today at The Red Onion Cafe. I was surprised when she got home because she brought me my favorite… Bagels and Lox! Mmm!!! It was delicious! I get it almost every time I go there. As usual… I highly recommend The Red Onion Cafe! —————————————————————————— Updated Review - 3/18/23: We woke up and decided we wanted to go out for breakfast. It was the morning after St. Patrick’s Day, and we were hoping we could find somewhere that had corned beef and sauerkraut is some form or fashion for breakfast. We were in luck…. The Red Onion Cafe had a couple of specials…. The Reuben Omelet and the Reuben Quiche. WOW! They were both delicious!!! I also got my favorite drink…. The Cobra Chai Latte…. Mmmm!!! Everything was delicious and the service was fast and friendly. As usual, I would highly recommend The Red Onion Cafe! —————————————————————————- Updated Review - 12/30/22: Last minute, we decided to go out for breakfast. The first place we thought of was the Red Onion Cafe. It is only five minutes from our house…. Super convenient! We sat down and immediately saw our former neighbor and his son walking in. They sat with us. Five minutes later another neighbor and his wife walked in. That is what we like about the Red Onion…. it is GREAT neighborhood restaurant. The food is delicious…. The atmosphere is great…. And the service is fast and friendly. We highly recommend The Red Onion Cafe! ————————————————————————— Updated Review - 12/1/23: We stopped in for a quick coffee and chai tea latte. They apologized for being short-handed... but we got our drinks in record time! The service is ALWAYS friendly and helpful. Our drinks were perfect. Super hot... Just like we like them. I tried the Cobra Chai Tea Latte... SUPER delicious. It is a normal Chai Tea Latter with Hot Honey in it. We didn't get anything to eat... But I can tell you that everything I have ever got there is delicious! I
This is my go to breakfast/brunch place in Racine. The staff is amazing, they are super nice and helpful all the time. It's nice to feel appreciated as a customer. The food and coffee are delicious. You really can't go wrong with anything. I recommend the breakfast sandwich and hash browns. If your an English Premier League fan they typically have a game on the one TV on Saturdays and Sundays. The cafes giant windows make this a great place to people watch year round. If you're in the area check this place out.
This place is so well done. Delicious coffee and food. The atmosphere is pleasant and not too noisy, as some cafes can be. It has good style and the people who work there are very friendly. We're visiting from out of town and feel very lucky to have found this spot. I wish we had this place in our town. Thank you, Red Onion!
First time here. Stopped in after a nice bike ride along the lake. Checked out the reviews before hand and everyone seemed to love the food/place. I would agree. It's located on the ground floor of an office building. During normal business hours you can access it through the building main entrance, but it was saturday and you enter through a side door on the south side. The dining area is nice, but not especially cozy. (why atmosphere is 4 stars) It was nearly noon and the place was starting to get busy. The staff were friendly and helpful with the menu. It was past breakfast we ordered a sandwich and salad. A TAB, Turkey, Apple and Bacon sandwich, with curry spread. And a Smoked Turkey, Apple and Cranberry Salad. Both were excellent. The roll with the salad was just okay (a piece of baguette would have been an improvement). Overall, a great dining choice.
Beautiful space with lots of seating, staff are super friendly and the food was beautifully plated and delicious! They made a great latte and we will definitely be back for more ☺️
Common questions about The Red Onion Cafe
The Red Onion Cafe is located at 555 Main St, Racine, WI 53403, United States, Racine, WI, United States.
You can reach The Red Onion Cafe by calling +1 262-619-4110.
The Red Onion Cafe has a rating of 4.8 out of 5 based on 262 customer reviews.
The Red Onion Cafe features the following accessibility: Wheelchair-accessible car park, Wheelchair-accessible entrance, Wheelchair-accessible seating, Wheelchair-accessible toilet.
The Red Onion Cafe features the following service options: Outdoor seating, On-site services, Takeaway, Dine-in.
The Red Onion Cafe features the following highlights: Great coffee, Great tea selection, Serves local specialty.
The Red Onion Cafe features the following popular for: Breakfast, Lunch, Solo dining.
The Red Onion Cafe features the following offerings: Coffee, Comfort food, Healthy options, Quick bite, Vegan options, Vegetarian options.
The Red Onion Cafe features the following dining options: Breakfast, Brunch, Lunch, Dinner, Catering, Counter service, Dessert, Seating.
The Red Onion Cafe features the following amenities: Restroom.
The Red Onion Cafe features the following atmosphere: Casual, Cozy, Trendy.
The Red Onion Cafe features the following crowd: Family friendly, Groups, Tourists.
The Red Onion Cafe features the following planning: Accepts reservations.
The Red Onion Cafe features the following payments: Credit cards, Debit cards, NFC mobile payments.
The Red Onion Cafe features the following children: Good for kids, High chairs.
The Red Onion Cafe features the following parking: Paid street parking, Somewhat difficult to find a space.
The Red Onion Cafe features the following pets: Dogs allowed outside.
Business Features
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