Loaf & Jug

Let's do lunch in Brookfield — no really!

Last weekend, my mom and I were racking our brains for somewhere to have lunch on our way back to Waukesha after an indulgent morning of shopping. While usually not opposed to Panera, we just weren't keen on something chain-y — but we also didn't want to spend all afternoon at a sit-down place. If I was the type of person who used phrases like "#firstworldproblems" I would do so right now. 

Cue the Loaf & Jug. Located on Capitol Drive near Brookfield Road, it's a great alternative to the chain and strip mall vibe of Bluemound Road restaurants — and really, anyone in the Brookfield and Waukesha area knows that a unique restaurant with a little atmosphere isn't easy to come by out here. Though technically the Loaf & Jug is in a strip mall (the Sendik's Towne Centre plaza), once you're inside you'd never know. This place has it all — quick, tasty eats and a pleasant interior complete with exposed wood beams, homey tables and chairs, and a roaring fire.

The main offerings are sandwiches, which are prepared deli-style — you choose your bread, meat, and toppings. They also have daily soups, fresh salads, and a quiche of the day that's always cheesy with a perfectly flaky crust (yum!). My mom and I usually go for the quiche and salad combo — and save room for pie! 

The homemade pies at the Loaf & Jug are heavenly. They offer different flavors daily, and you can also order entire pies for special events and holidays. One final note about the food: Try the muffins (I love the bran and blueberry). These muffins are rustic, wonderful, and not-too-sweet — not at all like the kind you'd find at a big box store or chain bakery that pumps every baked good with heaps of sugar. The muffins at Loaf & Jug are simple and scrumptious — just like everything else in the place.