Guidebook for Milwaukee
Food Scene
Colectivo Coffee - Humboldt
2999 N Humboldt BlvdNice, local coffee
Centro Cafe
808 E Center StIt is a gem inside and serves good food, great staff
Just around the corner, very local flavor. Not a place to check out if your in a hurry.
Scardina Specialties
715 E Chambers StJust around the corner, very local flavor. Not a place to check out if your in a hurry.
Block and a half away, very flavorful beer, friendly, nice spot.
27 locals recommend
Black Husky Brewing
909 E Locust StBlock and a half away, very flavorful beer, friendly, nice spot.
Company Brewing
735 E Center StInteresting local brew pub, good food, outdoor seating.
The Foundation Bar
2718 N Bremen StSuper-great, local Tiki bar!
Kopp's Frozen Custard
5373 N Port Washington RdOne of 3 great frozen custard spots in Milwaukee
Just a block away w/ decent food, set up to be a diner. Very warm and casual, real people.
13 locals recommend
Wonderland
732 E Burleigh StJust a block away w/ decent food, set up to be a diner. Very warm and casual, real people.
Lots of great food, souvenirs and fun good vibes. In the heart of the 3rd ward it is a destination or meet up spot for a drink and bit to eat. You can catch the Hop outside the South doors.
267 locals recommend
Milwaukee Public Market
Lots of great food, souvenirs and fun good vibes. In the heart of the 3rd ward it is a destination or meet up spot for a drink and bit to eat. You can catch the Hop outside the South doors.
Intimate downtown bar with interesting and decent bar food.
24 locals recommend
Swingin' Door Exchange
219 E Michigan StIntimate downtown bar with interesting and decent bar food.
The coop is central to Riverwest. It is staffed by volunteers with a handful of payed staff. Great place to grabs some snacks and groceries. On one side it’s a store and on the other is a short order Cafe that caters to vegan and vegetarian diners. Chuck full of characters.
27 locals recommend
Riverwest Co-Op
733 E Clarke StThe coop is central to Riverwest. It is staffed by volunteers with a handful of payed staff. Great place to grabs some snacks and groceries. On one side it’s a store and on the other is a short order Cafe that caters to vegan and vegetarian diners. Chuck full of characters.
Yummy hipster breakfast spot, intimate and well done.
32 locals recommend
Uncle Wolfie's Breakfast Tavern
234 E Vine StYummy hipster breakfast spot, intimate and well done.
Three Brothers
2414 S St Clair StGreat local deli with lots of historic flavor. Not for the frugal visitor. Sandwiches, wine, cheese and meats, desserts and little nicknacks.
58 locals recommend
Glorioso's Italian Market
1011 E Brady StGreat local deli with lots of historic flavor. Not for the frugal visitor. Sandwiches, wine, cheese and meats, desserts and little nicknacks.
The Daily Bird
818 E Center StLocal coffee shop on classic Riverwest Center street.
Café Corazón
3129 N Bremen StGood margaritas, chips and salsa.
Scardina Specialties
715 E Chambers StGreat place for sandwiches, pizza and locally made sausage, eat in or take out.
Seven Swans Creperie Mke
Lovely spot for large crepes, coffee, outdoor patio.
Classic Milwaukee sausage scene.
On Mondays they sell seconds.
7 locals recommend
Usinger's™ Famous Sausage
1030 N Old World 3rd StClassic Milwaukee sausage scene.
On Mondays they sell seconds.
Sightseeing
Great local brewery, Friday night fish fry, classic Milwaukee style.
224 locals recommend
Lakefront Brewery
1872 N Commerce StGreat local brewery, Friday night fish fry, classic Milwaukee style.
Great museum that has an excellent collection of art. Very manageable in a few hours. And the building is super cool as well. A quick coffee in the front atrium is a treat. Or a glass of wine in the back entrance is a favorite of mine w/ out having to commit to an entrance fee. Lovely views of the lake.
398 locals recommend
Milwaukee Art Museum
700 N Art Museum DrGreat museum that has an excellent collection of art. Very manageable in a few hours. And the building is super cool as well. A quick coffee in the front atrium is a treat. Or a glass of wine in the back entrance is a favorite of mine w/ out having to commit to an entrance fee. Lovely views of the lake.
Can find interesting movies and movie festivals. Not for everyone, but a great find if you like movies.
UWM Union Cinema
2200 E Kenwood BlvdCan find interesting movies and movie festivals. Not for everyone, but a great find if you like movies.
This is a convenient and fun way to get around downtown Milwaukee. Free!
8 locals recommend
The HOP MKE Streetcar Operations and Maintenance Building
450 N 5th StThis is a convenient and fun way to get around downtown Milwaukee. Free!
Great starting point for an urban hike. From the building head down toward the river trail, or follow the bike trail down to the lake. Great resource for urban hiking and wildlife info. There are 3 different locations in Milwaukee, all w/ equipment rentals.
47 locals recommend
Urban Ecology Center at Riverside Park
1500 E Park PlGreat starting point for an urban hike. From the building head down toward the river trail, or follow the bike trail down to the lake. Great resource for urban hiking and wildlife info. There are 3 different locations in Milwaukee, all w/ equipment rentals.
Koz's Mini Bowling
2078 S 7th StKochanski's Concertina Beer Hall
1920 S 37th St.Lion's Tooth
2421 S Kinnickinnic AveCreative space/graphic novel bookstore
Fischberger's Variety
2445 N Holton StThis is one of the oldest bowling alleys in the USA. Open bowl on Saturdays, manual score keeping. Classic Milwaukee vibe.
Falcon Bowl
801 E Clarke StThis is one of the oldest bowling alleys in the USA. Open bowl on Saturdays, manual score keeping. Classic Milwaukee vibe.
Museum of Wisconsin Art
205 Veterans AveGreat museum, like a jewelry box.
Incredible dioramas! So worth the trip. Museum is going to close and move to a new location at some point in the near future. Am not sure if the dioramas will make it.
151 locals recommend
Milwaukee Public Museum
800 W Wells StIncredible dioramas! So worth the trip. Museum is going to close and move to a new location at some point in the near future. Am not sure if the dioramas will make it.
My favorite gift shop
Great place to find cards, gifts of all kinds, crafts and fun, interesting things.
Fischberger's Variety
2445 N Holton St