I had lunch yesterday at NorthPoint Custard and although it's a simple burger and custard stand, it was one of the best sandwiches I've had this summer. And I didn't even have a burger.
Northpoint Custard, which opened earlier this year just south of Bradford Beach, reveals Bartolotta's ability to shift culinary expertise into a simple, precise menu of burgers, sandwiches, custard and fried sides.
In what turned out to be a beautiful afternoon, the patio was packed with area employees out for a lunch-hour bite. Ordering at the counter, service is quick and efficient. Drinks and food are served out of a separate window with a ticket number system.
I had the portabella sandwich; a full portabella mushroom head grilled and topped with Boursin cheese and sprouts on a toasted, buttered bun. Stealing bites from my fellow diners, I tried tastes of fried cheese curds, onion rings and a tall stacked beef burger.
Perfect for the last sunny days of summer, I'd highly grabbing a snack, lunch or sundae at this new lakefront custard shop.
OnMilwaukee.com staff writer Maureen Post grew up in Wauwatosa. A lover of international and urban culture, Maureen received a bachelor’s degree in sociology from the University of Wisconsin-Madison.
After living on the east side of Madison for several years, Maureen returned to Milwaukee in 2006.
After a brief stint of travel, Maureen joined OnMilwaukee.com as the city’s oldest intern and has been hooked ever since. Combining her three key infatuations, Milwaukee’s great music, incredible food and inspiring art (and yes, in that order), Maureen’s job just about fits her perfectly.
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