Dinner
Dine in the haunted Riverwest triangle
Visit Cafe Corazon Riverwest, decorated with Dia de los Muertos imagery and devotional artifacts, where staff openly share their ghost encounters and the building's tavern past.
- Duration:
- 1.3 hr
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Haunted Dining / Bar
Cafe Corazon Riverwest (Auggie's Triangle Building)
Turn-of-the-century triangular brick storefront in Riverwest that was a general store, a Prohibition-era tap, and an Outlaws motorcycle hangout — staff report a restroom apparition and a prankster boy ghost in the kitchen.
3129 N Bremen St, Milwaukee, WI 53212
Wheelchair Accessible
Research-Backed · 5sources
Age
All Ages
Cost
$$
Casual Mexican restaurant menu prices.
Access
Wheelchair OK
Street-level entry; small triangular floor plan can be tight when busy.
Equipment
Photos OK
Est. 1893 · Distinctive triangular Riverwest brick storefront · Continuous neighborhood-commerce use since the turn of the 20th century · Notable in mid-late 20th-century Milwaukee biker subculture as Auggie's Triangle Tap (Outlaws MC hangout) · Site of at least one fatal armed-robbery shooting during the Auggie's era
The structure at 3129 N. Bremen Street is one of Riverwest's distinctive triangular brick storefronts, built around the turn of the 20th century at a wedge-shaped corner lot. According to Shepherd Express, Radio Milwaukee, and Urban Milwaukee, the building has been used commercially since its construction — first as a neighborhood general store, then by the 1930s as Ye Ol' Triangle Tap.
For a long stretch in the second half of the 20th century the bar was known as Auggie's Triangle Tap, run by August 'Auggie' Notbohm. The bar was a well-known hangout for the Outlaws Motorcycle Club. The VoiceMap 'Riverwest's Ghost District' audio tour and the Shepherd Express both record that Auggie shot and killed a would-be robber inside the bar during one armed-robbery attempt; another 1994 attempted robbery prompted Auggie to hide in a corner of the bar after spotting two ski-masked men approaching.
In 2009, Cafe Corazon — a Mexican restaurant founded by Dana Eckmann — took over the building. The space is now decorated with Dia de los Muertos imagery, crucifixes, candles, and portraits of Jesus, Mary, and various saints, many donated by community members after deaths in their families. The restaurant has been profiled in OnMilwaukee, Urban Milwaukee, Shepherd Express, and a 2025 Radio Milwaukee 'Uniquely Milwaukee' podcast episode about its ghost stories.
Sources
- https://shepherdexpress.com/news/community-news/visit-8-of-milwaukees-most-haunted-places/
- https://voicemap.me/tour/milwaukee/riverwest-s-ghost-district-2/sites/cafe-corazon
- https://voicemap.me/tour/milwaukee/riverwest-s-ghost-district-2/sites/auggie-notbohm
- https://radiomilwaukee.org/podcast/uniquely-milwaukee/2025-10-30/ghost-stories-milwaukee-cafe-corazon
- https://urbanmilwaukee.com/business/cafe-corazon/
Apparition of an elderly woman in one of the restroomsMischievous young-boy ghost pranking kitchen staffGhostly whispers in the second-floor storage roomObjects rearranged or hidden overnight
Cafe Corazon Riverwest has become one of the most-covered ghost stories in Milwaukee specifically because the restaurant's staff openly discuss the activity. Per Shepherd Express's 'Visit 8 of Milwaukee's Most Haunted Places' roundup and Radio Milwaukee's 2025 'Uniquely Milwaukee' podcast episode, two distinct apparitions are most commonly reported: an elderly woman seen hiding in one of the restaurant's restrooms, and a mischievous young boy who plays pranks on the kitchen staff — rearranging items, hiding things, and triggering small chaos during prep.
Staff also report ghostly whispers in the dark in the second-floor storage room, and a sense that 'someone' rearranges objects overnight. The VoiceMap 'Riverwest's Ghost District' tour treats Cafe Corazon and the adjacent Auggie Notbohm stop as a connected pair — the building's tavern history, including the fatal robbery shooting under Auggie's ownership, gives the modern restaurant a layered backstory for the haunting claims.
The origins of the elderly-woman and young-boy apparitions are not tied to specific named historical figures in any of the published sources reviewed; the lore is presented as resident-spirit folklore rather than tied to a documented death of a specific person at the address. The kitchen staff and ownership treat the spirits as friendly residents of the building.
Notable Entities
The Old Woman in the RestroomThe Mischievous Boy (kitchen prankster)
Media Appearances
- Radio Milwaukee 'Uniquely Milwaukee' podcast — Ghost stories: Cafe Corazon (Oct 30, 2025)
Plan Your Visit
2 ways to experience Walking Tour
Riverwest Ghost District self-guided audio tour
Cafe Corazon is a featured stop on the VoiceMap 'Riverwest's Ghost District' self-guided audio tour and the Riverwest Radio Ghost Walk.
- Duration:
- 1.5 hr
Sources & Further Reading
Every HauntBound history is researched from documented sources. We clearly separate verified historical fact from paranormal folklore.
- 1.shepherdexpress.com/news/community-news/visit-8-of-milwaukees-most-haunted-places
- 2.voicemap.me/tour/milwaukee/riverwest-s-ghost-district-2/sites/cafe-corazon
- 3.voicemap.me/tour/milwaukee/riverwest-s-ghost-district-2/sites/auggie-notbohm
- 4.radiomilwaukee.org/podcast/uniquely-milwaukee/2025-10-30/ghost-stories-milwaukee-cafe-corazon
- 5.urbanmilwaukee.com/business/cafe-corazon
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Cafe Corazon Riverwest (Auggie's Triangle Building) family-friendly?
Family-friendly Mexican restaurant in a colorful, candle-lit space. The ghost lore is whimsical (a mischievous boy ghost, a quiet old-woman apparition) rather than disturbing. Overall family fit: High.
How much does it cost to visit Cafe Corazon Riverwest (Auggie's Triangle Building)?
Casual Mexican restaurant menu prices.
Do I need to book in advance?
No advance booking is required, but checking availability is recommended.
Is Cafe Corazon Riverwest (Auggie's Triangle Building) wheelchair accessible?
Yes, Cafe Corazon Riverwest (Auggie's Triangle Building) is wheelchair accessible. Terrain: Street-level entry; small triangular floor plan can be tight when busy..