Triskele's

A casual bistro & hidden gem in Walker's Point

I first tasted the wonders of Triskele's at holiday-time. My coworker Jenny, who is really up on her Yelp reviews, had read that the macaroni and cheese at Triskele's is some of the best in Milwaukee. That was enough to convince my fellow workers and I that we should give that famous macaroni a try for our company Christmas party. 

But before the mac, let's talk about Triskele's itself. It's not new or flashy. There's no exposed brick, urban-rustic juxtaposition, or clear glass garage doors with café tables spilling out onto a bustling downtown street. Quite the contrary. You have to look for Triskele's to find it — it's not on a main drag. It's very unassuming from the outside, and the inside isn't much different. There's a bar right when you walk in, some booths, and some tables. And when you take pics there with your iPhone, they will inevitably turn out very yellow. 

What makes Triskele's a Milwaukee gem is the food. As an appetizer, don't skip the parmesan fries with white truffle oil. They're hot from the fryer, perfectly crisp, and served with a side of parsley mayo. At Christmastime, my coworkers also enjoyed the mussels. Though I'm not a fan (texture!), I can tell they must have been good based on how quickly they disappeared. It was like The Walrus and the Carpenter: "They'd eaten every one." Those were oysters, but still.

The entrées at Triskele's change seasonally. At our company work party, Adam ordered a squash ravioli that was heaven (and no longer on the menu). But luckily for all of Milwaukee, the epically delicious macaroni and cheese is ever present. The macaroni (which is really penne) comes with the option of three cheeses: aged cheddar, goat cheese, or gorgonzola — or all three! Hear me now. ORDER ALL THREE. 

If you think you don't like goat cheese or gorgonzola, get over it, because at Triskele's you do. No one flavor overpowers the other, instead they work in harmonious, cheesy, crazy deliciousness. I've tried plenty of macaroni and cheese, and often times it's too one note or bland — Triskele's has mastered the art of macaroni. If you want to experience ultimate comfort and happiness served on a piping hot plate, get thee to Triskele's and order the three-cheese macaroni.