The Red Onion Cafe

Racine, WI · Restaurant

Rating
4.8/5
★★★★★ 4.8
Reviews
20
Rank in Racine
#6
of 169 restaurants
City Percentile
88%
rating percentile
Address
The Red Onion Cafe, 555 Main St, Racine, WI 53403
Phone
(262) 619-4110
Website
redonionracine.com
Status
Closed · Opens 8 AM Sat

The Red Onion Cafe is a restaurant located in Racine, WI. It is one of 169 restaurants listed in Racine. Its 4.8-star rating is above the Racine city average of 4.2 stars. It ranks #6 of 169 restaurants in Racine. There are 10 photos associated with this location.

About The Red Onion Cafe

Downtown Racine restaurant and coffee house serving breakfast and lunch. Located on the corner of Johnson Financial Building facing Monument Square along Racine's Lakefront. Menu created by locally renowned Chef John Oakland who also oversees the... More

Hours

Friday7 AM–1 PM
Saturday8 AM–2 PM
SundayClosed
MondayClosed
Tuesday7 AM–1 PM
Wednesday7 AM–1 PM
Thursday7 AM–1 PM

Customer Reviews

★★★★★ 5.0 Rebecca Goss · Feb 2026

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 ☺️

★★★★★ 5.0 Scott W · Jul 2024

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 p

★★★★☆ 4.0 Sam Smith · Dec 2025

Really enjoyed the service and food. You ordered at the front and the staff brings to your table. This is outside of regular review for me but I have to say a big "Thank you" for seeing a business showing compassion. I'm a male and do not show public emotion but it was difficult for me after seeing this. A gentleman came in that looked disheveled, possibly homeless but definitely in some level of crisis. (I could be wrong but from my experience I'm right). Anyway, not sure the position of the male worker behind the cash register, knew this gentleman and got him coffee but spoke to him as if they were good friends. The normalcy in this interaction is what got me thinking about how I view and treat others. I feel I truly try to treat everyone the way I want to be treated but I know I fall

★★★★★ 5.0 Michiel Lofton · Oct 2025

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!

★★★★★ 5.0 Joan M · Jan 2023

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.

Accessibility & Amenities

✓ Outdoor Seating ✓ Onsite Services ✓ Takeout ✓ Dine In ✓ Great Coffee ✓ Great Tea Selection ✓ Serves Local Specialty ✓ Breakfast ✓ Lunch ✓ Solo Dining ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Entrance ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Parking Lot ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Restroom ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Seating ✓ Coffee ✓ Comfort Food

Services

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