Milwaukee’s Finest Destinations
Food Scene
Local coffee roaster serving solid espresso drinks and cold brew. They also cook up some delicious pizza in their wood burning oven!
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Anodyne Coffee Roasting Co.
2920 S Kinnickinnic AveLocal coffee roaster serving solid espresso drinks and cold brew. They also cook up some delicious pizza in their wood burning oven!
Easily one of the best restaurants in Milwaukee. James Beard Award nominee. Small plates and locally sourced ingredients. Great cocktails. You'll want a reservation.
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Odd Duck
939 S Kinnickinnic AveEasily one of the best restaurants in Milwaukee. James Beard Award nominee. Small plates and locally sourced ingredients. Great cocktails. You'll want a reservation.
Usually 5-10 food options with trendy indoor bar and igloos you can rent in the winter as well. Unique and fun spot to visit. The most vibrant in summer months, but still worth visiting in colder months.
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Zócalo Food Park
636 S 6th StUsually 5-10 food options with trendy indoor bar and igloos you can rent in the winter as well. Unique and fun spot to visit. The most vibrant in summer months, but still worth visiting in colder months.
Fantastic tapas restaurant that is reasonably priced. Great cocktail and wine list. Amazing patio in the warm months.
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La Merenda
125 East National AvenueFantastic tapas restaurant that is reasonably priced. Great cocktail and wine list. Amazing patio in the warm months.
Sweet Basil
6509 South 27th StreetExcellent Thai food!
Story Hill BKC
5100 W Bluemound RdMorel
430 S 2nd StFuel Cafe 5th St
630 S 5th StCozy spot with affordable and tasty breakfast, sandwich and bowl options. Good espresso options.
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Colectivo Coffee Bay View Cafe and Bakery
2301 S Kinnickinnic AveCozy spot with affordable and tasty breakfast, sandwich and bowl options. Good espresso options.
Excellent French cuisine in the charming Tosa Village. Clasic European ambiance.
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Le Reve Pâtisserie & Café
7610 Harwood AveExcellent French cuisine in the charming Tosa Village. Clasic European ambiance.
Paloma Taco and Tequila
Hip and delish Mexican destination
Central Standard Craft Distillery
320 East Clybourn StreetUncle Wolfie's Breakfast Tavern
234 E Vine StThe Vanguard
2659 S Kinnickinnic Ave3rd St. Market Hall
Amaranth Bakery & Café
3329 W Lisbon AveBest bakery in the city! Wholesome and memorable vibes.
La Masa Empanada Bar
A top 3 Milwaukee restaurant. Exquisite modern Asian fusion cuisine with a unique chill atmosphere. Feels modern and elevated but not pretentious or too expensive.
Room Service Bayview
A top 3 Milwaukee restaurant. Exquisite modern Asian fusion cuisine with a unique chill atmosphere. Feels modern and elevated but not pretentious or too expensive.
Bavette La Boucherie
217 E Menomonee StGoodkind
2457 S Wentworth AveBeautiful outdoor courtyard and art deco interior. Delicious brunch and lunch fare.
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Café At The Plaza
1007 N Cass StBeautiful outdoor courtyard and art deco interior. Delicious brunch and lunch fare.
Beerline Cafe
2076 N Commerce StEsterEv
Drinks & Nightlife
Great craft beers and a few food options in a gorgeous and historic park!
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Milwaukee's Craft Beer Garden at Humboldt Park
3000 S Howell AveGreat craft beers and a few food options in a gorgeous and historic park!
Outstanding beer selection, pool and shuffleboard, eclectic crowd and decor.
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Burnhearts
2599 S Logan AveOutstanding beer selection, pool and shuffleboard, eclectic crowd and decor.
The Jazz Estate
2423 N Murray AveGreat jazz, classic ambiance and cocktails!
Boone & Crockett
818 S Water StIce cream cocktails and funky retro decor. Milwaukee classic!
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At Random
2501 S Delaware AveIce cream cocktails and funky retro decor. Milwaukee classic!
The Mothership
2301 S Logan AveEagle Park Brewing & Distilling
Commerce Center ParkwayKnown for their IPAs. One of the best MKE breweries.
A unique and authentic tiki bar with excellent drinks.
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The Foundation Bar
2718 N Bremen StA unique and authentic tiki bar with excellent drinks.
A timeless Milwaukee jazz institution. Atmosphere you might expect in NYC but with a Midwestern soul and affordable drinks.
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Caroline's
401 S 2nd StA timeless Milwaukee jazz institution. Atmosphere you might expect in NYC but with a Midwestern soul and affordable drinks.
Another Milwaukee institution! Classy retro atmosphere and drinks that may just blow your mind.
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Bryant's Cocktail Lounge
1579 S 9th StAnother Milwaukee institution! Classy retro atmosphere and drinks that may just blow your mind.
The Trade, Autograph Collection
Head to the rooftop for drinks with a great view!
Essential destination for any hi-fi sound enthusiast or music lover (myself included). An eclectic mix of vinyl music being played over an audiophile sound system in a retro lounge environment. The Wiggle Room is more impressive than listening bars I've visited in LA and NYC.
The Wiggle Room
Essential destination for any hi-fi sound enthusiast or music lover (myself included). An eclectic mix of vinyl music being played over an audiophile sound system in a retro lounge environment. The Wiggle Room is more impressive than listening bars I've visited in LA and NYC.
Parks & Nature
Great park to experience the lakefront! The beach isn't stellar, but it's an option.
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South Shore Park
2900 S Shore DrGreat park to experience the lakefront! The beach isn't stellar, but it's an option.
Stunning views of Lake Michigan with nice hiking trails. Somewhat of a hidden gem, not usually crowded. I highly recommend!
Lake Vista Park
4001 Lake Vista ParkwayStunning views of Lake Michigan with nice hiking trails. Somewhat of a hidden gem, not usually crowded. I highly recommend!
Stunning park with skyline views!
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Lakeshore State Park, Milwaukee, WI
500 N Harbor DrStunning park with skyline views!
Shopping
Voyageur Book Shop
2212 S Kinnickinnic AveGood selection of books with friendly owners!
Dandy
Sweet vintage shop with a mix of decor, furniture, and clothing.
Essentials
Full of locally sourced and healthy options. The products are good quality, so don’t expect cheap. Also a cafe inside - great for affordable lunch. A fantastic coop with 4 locations across Milwaukee.
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Outpost Natural Foods
2826 S Kinnickinnic AveFull of locally sourced and healthy options. The products are good quality, so don’t expect cheap. Also a cafe inside - great for affordable lunch. A fantastic coop with 4 locations across Milwaukee.
Coffee
Interval is amongst the top 3 best coffee roasters in Milwaukee. It’s a higher end café. They have great light bites and pastries as well.
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Interval
1600 N Jackson StInterval is amongst the top 3 best coffee roasters in Milwaukee. It’s a higher end café. They have great light bites and pastries as well.
Canary Coffee Bar
720 North Doctor Martin Luther King Junior DriveBlüm Coffee Garden
4930 W Loomis RdGood nearby option for local coffee and light fare.
Creative and delicious coffee drinks served up in a sleek subterranean space!
Discourse Coffee - Downtown
Creative and delicious coffee drinks served up in a sleek subterranean space!
The OG Valentine Coffee. Small but quaint space.
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Valentine Coffee Co.
5918 W Vliet StThe OG Valentine Coffee. Small but quaint space.
Vennture Brew Co
5519 W North AveKickapoo Coffee - Milwaukee Cafe
232 E Erie St158 S Barclay St, Milwaukee, WI 53204, USA
Vendetta Coffee Bar
Neighborhoods
Bay View
Washington Heights
Walker's Point
East Brady Street
Classic destination for a diverse array local restaurants and nightlife.