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Waukesha ordinance and licensing committee approves several sidewalk-café and retail licenses
Summary
On Jan. 26 the Waukesha City Ordinance and Licensing Committee unanimously approved licenses for House of Guinness, Idyllic Bubble Tea House, Joey's Diner and the Waukesha Old Car Club, with approvals subject to engineering notes and a reminder about sidewalk rules.
The Waukesha City Ordinance and Licensing Committee voted unanimously on Jan. 26, 2026, to approve multiple license requests for downtown establishments, including an extension of premises and a sidewalk café for House of Guinness and sidewalk cafés for Idyllic Bubble Tea House and Joey's Diner, as well as a special class B retail license for the Waukesha Old Car Club.
The committee, which had a quorum with four of five members present, began by approving the minutes from its Jan. 12 meeting by unanimous consent. There were no public comments during the allotted public-comment period.
During consideration of licensing items, the clerk told the committee that one invited bartender applicant, Emily Heinrich, had emailed to withdraw her application and another, Terry Romano, had not appeared for three invitations; the clerk said applicants receive email confirmations and that a representative could attend the next meeting if needed. The clerk also noted that engineering comments were attached to the applications and would be communicated to applicants with their permits.
A committee member moved to approve the applications “for House of Guinness extension of premises as well as the sidewalk cafe, Idyllic Bubble Tea House for sidewalk cafe, Joey's Diner for sidewalk cafe and Waukesha Old Car Club special class B retail license, subject to the notes from engineering.” The chair seconded the motion. The chair reminded applicants of city requirements, saying that applicants “cannot anchor tables, chairs or any other object, to facilities within the right of way” and that “the minimum sidewalk width per city ordinance must be maintained at all times.”
After the clerk and chair confirmed that engineering comments would be sent to applicants, the committee voted. The motion passed unanimously; during the vote the chair noted an on-the-record comment of “Alvin's leaving aye.”
The clerk reported there were no communications, and the chair adjourned the meeting at 6:08 p.m. The committee indicated the next meeting will be Monday, Feb. 9, 2026.
