Guidebook for Milwaukee
Food Scene
I can't afford to eat here, but my friends who have swear by it. Casual French dining. Very small, comfortable, relaxed atmosphere.
8 locals recommend
Pastiche Bistro & Wine Bar (Bay View)
3001 S Kinnickinnic AveI can't afford to eat here, but my friends who have swear by it. Casual French dining. Very small, comfortable, relaxed atmosphere.
Small, Italian joint near the house tucked away in the neighborhood. Limited outdoor seating. People like this place a lot.
32 locals recommend
Tenuta's Italian Restaurant
2995 S Clement AveSmall, Italian joint near the house tucked away in the neighborhood. Limited outdoor seating. People like this place a lot.
Farm-to-table restaurant. So awesome! Drinks, dessert, brunch, lunch...it is all good. And it affordable. Outdoor patio in back is very nice.
67 locals recommend
Honeypie
2569 S Kinnickinnic AveFarm-to-table restaurant. So awesome! Drinks, dessert, brunch, lunch...it is all good. And it affordable. Outdoor patio in back is very nice.
LuLu Cafe
2265 S Howell AveA great restaurant in the neighborhood.
Having lived in Texas I think this is a good Mexican restaurant. People in Milwaukee and some of my guests have said this is the best Mexican they have had. Affordable.
23 locals recommend
Guanajuato Mexican Restaurant
2317 S Howell AveHaving lived in Texas I think this is a good Mexican restaurant. People in Milwaukee and some of my guests have said this is the best Mexican they have had. Affordable.
Mr. WEBO's Mexican Restaurant
2301 South Howell AvenueMore upscale than the other Mexican restaurant. Still affordable.
This is a must when the weather is nice. Trying to find this place will earn you a gold star for the day. It is hidden. Always tops the list of Milwaukee's best outdoor patios. Food is just OK.
33 locals recommend
Barnacle Bud's
1955 S Hilbert StThis is a must when the weather is nice. Trying to find this place will earn you a gold star for the day. It is hidden. Always tops the list of Milwaukee's best outdoor patios. Food is just OK.
Anodyne Coffee Roasting Co.
2920 S Kinnickinnic AveReally good coffee shop near the house.
Alterra (now Collectivo) is an institution for coffee. The Bay View location is one of the newest in the city. Also , check out the location near the lake (in the old pump house). It is a gem.
54 locals recommend
Colectivo Coffee Bay View Cafe and Bakery
2301 S Kinnickinnic AveAlterra (now Collectivo) is an institution for coffee. The Bay View location is one of the newest in the city. Also , check out the location near the lake (in the old pump house). It is a gem.
Odd Duck
939 S Kinnickinnic AveHighly Rated and Reviewed Restaurant in Milwaukee. Small plates.
My favorite restaurant and pizza in Milwaukee. I will not say anything more except for honest kitsch with the best Midwest-style pizza. Ever. Out-of-the-way unfortunately.
Maria's Pizza
5025 W Forest Home AveMy favorite restaurant and pizza in Milwaukee. I will not say anything more except for honest kitsch with the best Midwest-style pizza. Ever. Out-of-the-way unfortunately.
Great gastro pub in Bay View. They have other similar restaurants in Milwaukee under different Dutch names.
54 locals recommend
Centraal Grand Café and Tappery
2306 S Kinnickinnic AveGreat gastro pub in Bay View. They have other similar restaurants in Milwaukee under different Dutch names.
Home of the Butter Burger. Think Culver's Restaurant. It is new on the outside, classic vintage diner within.
7 locals recommend
Solly's Grille
4629 N Port Washington RdHome of the Butter Burger. Think Culver's Restaurant. It is new on the outside, classic vintage diner within.
Comet Cafe
1947 N Farwell AveAn institution. Free bacon on Sundays. On Diners Drive-Ins and Dives.
Blue's Egg
317 N 76th StPeople rave about the brunch. A bit of a drive from the house.
Wendy's
914 N 27th StFast Food if you must
McDonald's
6631 W North AveFast Food if you must.
Everything Else
How many hat shops do you know of? They make most of the hats that they sell on premise. Very cool. Expensive, but one-of-a-kind. The owner is very cool, too.
8 locals recommend
The Brass Rooster
2250 S Kinnickinnic AveHow many hat shops do you know of? They make most of the hats that they sell on premise. Very cool. Expensive, but one-of-a-kind. The owner is very cool, too.
Rethreads
Cool, vintage, resale shop.
I argue with my friends that they have the best wings in town. Fried, then grilled. You really don't need blue cheese for these wings--they are that good. Classic, neighborhood dive bar.
14 locals recommend
Club Garibaldi
2501 S Superior StI argue with my friends that they have the best wings in town. Fried, then grilled. You really don't need blue cheese for these wings--they are that good. Classic, neighborhood dive bar.
Small organic food store within walking distance from the house. They have a limited selection of prepared food as well, including a nice salad bar.
54 locals recommend
Outpost Natural Foods
2826 S Kinnickinnic AveSmall organic food store within walking distance from the house. They have a limited selection of prepared food as well, including a nice salad bar.
This area in 20 years could transform Milwaukee. Right now it is light industry, gay bars and a hot new food scene.
25 locals recommend
Walker's Point
This area in 20 years could transform Milwaukee. Right now it is light industry, gay bars and a hot new food scene.
Check out the Third Ward. Higher-end restaurants and bars situated among condos and businesses that are located within repurposed beautiful old buildings. Walk to the art museum from here.
Third Ward Caffe
225 East Saint Paul AvenueCheck out the Third Ward. Higher-end restaurants and bars situated among condos and businesses that are located within repurposed beautiful old buildings. Walk to the art museum from here.
Calatrava's most famous piece of architecture in North America. It is the face of the Milwaukee brand. It is the most visited attraction in the city. Next to the lake.
9 locals recommend
North Art Museum Drive
North Art Museum DriveCalatrava's most famous piece of architecture in North America. It is the face of the Milwaukee brand. It is the most visited attraction in the city. Next to the lake.
This is an Olmstead (at least partially) designed park. He designed Central Park in NYC. It is just four blocks from the house. A great way to get some exercise and relax.
19 locals recommend
Milwaukee's Craft Beer Garden at Humboldt Park
3000 S Howell AveThis is an Olmstead (at least partially) designed park. He designed Central Park in NYC. It is just four blocks from the house. A great way to get some exercise and relax.
Target
2950 S Chase AveBox store for all of your needs
Pharmacy for your needs. Walking distance from the house. This location is not open 24 hours.
56 locals recommend
Walgreens
1400 E Brady StPharmacy for your needs. Walking distance from the house. This location is not open 24 hours.
If you are travelling to Chicago, on a road trip, etc. and need to stock up on food or booze...look no further. Think average grocery store, but enormous and ridiculously cheap. In Kenosha, too.
13 locals recommend
Woodman's Food Market
1600 E Main StIf you are travelling to Chicago, on a road trip, etc. and need to stock up on food or booze...look no further. Think average grocery store, but enormous and ridiculously cheap. In Kenosha, too.
Indoor public market with kiosks of different food-related goodies. In the Third Ward.
267 locals recommend
Milwaukee Public Market
Indoor public market with kiosks of different food-related goodies. In the Third Ward.
Check out the Joan of Arc chapel at Marquette. It has a unique history. The layering of outdoor space is unique as well.
26 locals recommend
Marquette University
1250 W Wisconsin AveCheck out the Joan of Arc chapel at Marquette. It has a unique history. The layering of outdoor space is unique as well.
Nice Bay View park situated along the lake. From May to October this is a very nice Farmer's Market on Saturdays.
56 locals recommend
South Shore Park
2900 S Shore DrNice Bay View park situated along the lake. From May to October this is a very nice Farmer's Market on Saturdays.
Harley-Davidson Museum
400 W Canal StIf you like those loud bikes, this is a must!
Discovery World
500 N Harbor DrA must-do if you have children.
Miller Park
1 Brewers WayThis is where the Brewers play. Some concerts are held here as well.
North Point Lighthouse
2650 N Wahl AveCool lighthouse in another Olmstead park...Lake Park.
A very nice park and beach that will be less crowded than Bradford Beach.
12 locals recommend
Grant Park
100 Hawthorne AveA very nice park and beach that will be less crowded than Bradford Beach.
A great beach. Don't go in the water though. Watch everyone strutting there stuff along the lake. It is a spectacle during the summer. Walk to Colectivo (coffee shop)
163 locals recommend
Bradford Beach
2400 N Lincoln Memorial DrA great beach. Don't go in the water though. Watch everyone strutting there stuff along the lake. It is a spectacle during the summer. Walk to Colectivo (coffee shop)
East Brady Street
East Brady StreetCool street with eclectic restaurants, coffee shops, and bars.
They say this is the most visited Brewery tour in North America. Guests have enjoyed this tour.
224 locals recommend
Lakefront Brewery
1872 N Commerce StThey say this is the most visited Brewery tour in North America. Guests have enjoyed this tour.
Gorgeous historic theatre showing art house/independent films. Great for a rainy day.
69 locals recommend
Oriental Theater
2230 N Farwell AveGorgeous historic theatre showing art house/independent films. Great for a rainy day.
The Berkeley of Milwaukee. Cool vibe, good bars and restaurants, but borders a neighborhood where residents live in abject poverty. Be cautious in the evening.
24 locals recommend
Riverwest
The Berkeley of Milwaukee. Cool vibe, good bars and restaurants, but borders a neighborhood where residents live in abject poverty. Be cautious in the evening.
Check out the Plensa sculpture. Then drive north along Lake Dr. and check out the old, beautiful mansions along the lake.
58 locals recommend
Atwater Park
4000 N Lake DrCheck out the Plensa sculpture. Then drive north along Lake Dr. and check out the old, beautiful mansions along the lake.
Cool, all inclusive, but small grocery store in Bay View that used to be owned by one of my neighbor's father. Another Milwaukee institution.
36 locals recommend
G. Groppi Food Market
1441 E Russell AveCool, all inclusive, but small grocery store in Bay View that used to be owned by one of my neighbor's father. Another Milwaukee institution.
Burnhearts
2599 S Logan AveCool bar tucked away in Bay View.
Nice bakery just a block or so from the house. They make sandwiches too.
10 locals recommend
Canfora Bakery
1100 E Oklahoma AveNice bakery just a block or so from the house. They make sandwiches too.
Pick 'n Save
605 E Lyon StGrocery
Shopping
Get the Zanzabar chocolate ice cream. Dark chocolate ice cream. 'Nough said.
11 locals recommend
Babes Ice Cream & Dessert
2264 S Kinnickinnic AveGet the Zanzabar chocolate ice cream. Dark chocolate ice cream. 'Nough said.
Great NY Style Pizza. Walking distance from the house too.
10 locals recommend
Milwaukee Classic Pizza
3929 S Howell AveGreat NY Style Pizza. Walking distance from the house too.
So you want to try Wisconsin's famous frozen custard...this is one of the places that I recommend. Also consider Leon's too (it is closer to the house). Burger are good, too.
51 locals recommend
Kopp's Frozen Custard
5373 N Port Washington RdSo you want to try Wisconsin's famous frozen custard...this is one of the places that I recommend. Also consider Leon's too (it is closer to the house). Burger are good, too.
Great frozen custard! Counter service only. Even in the winter! Aghh.
24 locals recommend
Leon's Frozen Custard
3131 S 27th StGreat frozen custard! Counter service only. Even in the winter! Aghh.
Best Corned Beef Sandwich this side of NYC?Expensive and in a less-than-desirable neighborhood. People drool when talking about this place.
Jake's Deli North
1634 W North AveBest Corned Beef Sandwich this side of NYC?Expensive and in a less-than-desirable neighborhood. People drool when talking about this place.
Rush-Mor Ltd Music & Video
2635 S Kinnickinnic AveGreat record store.
Sightseeing
Milwaukee's Basilica. This used to be the Post Office for Chicago! It is a grand spectacle just don't pay attention to the faux-painted marble columns.
28 locals recommend
Basilica of St. Josaphat
2333 S 6th StMilwaukee's Basilica. This used to be the Post Office for Chicago! It is a grand spectacle just don't pay attention to the faux-painted marble columns.
Arts & Culture
Summerfest, Harley Fest, Polish, German, Greek, Italian, etc. Fest are located here.
90 locals recommend
Henry Maier Festival Park
200 N Harbor DrSummerfest, Harley Fest, Polish, German, Greek, Italian, etc. Fest are located here.