Guidebook for Milwaukee
Food Scene
Beautiful rooftop patio in the summer. Delicious food all year.
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Café Benelux
346 N BroadwayBeautiful rooftop patio in the summer. Delicious food all year.
Street food style indoor market. It’s not a trip to Milwaukee unless you tour.
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Milwaukee Public Market
Street food style indoor market. It’s not a trip to Milwaukee unless you tour.
DanDan
360 E Erie StGreat Asian fusion restaurant.
Swig
217 North BroadwayGreat dinner spot, patio seating in summer.
Smoke Shack
332 N Milwaukee StBBQ heaven.
Coquette Cafe
316 North Milwaukee StreetGreat French inspired cafe. Perfect for lunch.
Donuts, Donuts Donuts! With things like bacon flavored donuts, how could you go wrong?!
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Holey Moley Doughnuts & Coffee
316 N Milwaukee StDonuts, Donuts Donuts! With things like bacon flavored donuts, how could you go wrong?!
Bar that is famous for its hamburgers and giant Bloody Marys.
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Balzac
1716 N Arlington PlBar that is famous for its hamburgers and giant Bloody Marys.
We think it is the second best burger (after Sobelman’s) but many think it’s the best. The cheese curds are definitely the best of the city. Beware of flying peanuts.
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AJ Bombers
1247 N Water StWe think it is the second best burger (after Sobelman’s) but many think it’s the best. The cheese curds are definitely the best of the city. Beware of flying peanuts.
Transfer Pizzeria Café
101 W Mitchell StWe think it is the best Pizza in the city.
The first small plate restaurant in the city and arguably still the best.
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La Merenda
125 East National AvenueThe first small plate restaurant in the city and arguably still the best.
This is an old school Wisconsin supper club. We think it is by far the best steak in the city and the best we have ever had. That said, be careful. While the restaurant is safe, it is off the beaten path and you should not walk around the neighborhood after dark.
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Five O'Clock Steakhouse
2416 W State StThis is an old school Wisconsin supper club. We think it is by far the best steak in the city and the best we have ever had. That said, be careful. While the restaurant is safe, it is off the beaten path and you should not walk around the neighborhood after dark.
Famous for their massive wine list -- and the pizza is really good too.
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Pizza Man Milwaukee
2060 N Downer AveFamous for their massive wine list -- and the pizza is really good too.
Milwaukee based coffee shop. There are a couple locations close to apartment. We think the one off the lake is the best. The food is better than you would expect for a coffee shop.
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Colectivo Coffee Lakefront
1701 N Lincoln Memorial DrMilwaukee based coffee shop. There are a couple locations close to apartment. We think the one off the lake is the best. The food is better than you would expect for a coffee shop.
Milwaukee based coffee shop. There are a couple locations close to apartment. We think the one off the lake is the best. The food is better than you would expect for a coffee shop.
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Colectivo Coffee - Prospect
2211 N Prospect AveMilwaukee based coffee shop. There are a couple locations close to apartment. We think the one off the lake is the best. The food is better than you would expect for a coffee shop.
One of Milwaukee’s oldest coffee shops. Their coffee and service is OK but it attracts an interesting mix of people. Open very late.
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Rochambo Coffee & Tea House
1317 E Brady StOne of Milwaukee’s oldest coffee shops. Their coffee and service is OK but it attracts an interesting mix of people. Open very late.
Coffee shop that serves some light food and wine too.
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Pleasant Kafe and Wine Bar
1600 N Jackson StCoffee shop that serves some light food and wine too.
Starbucks
2551 N Downer AveIt is your standard Starbucks.
Starbucks
2551 N Downer AveIt is your standard Starbucks.
Locally-owned traditional Italian grocery store.
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Glorioso's Italian Market
1011 E Brady StLocally-owned traditional Italian grocery store.
The first of the new generation of Milwaukee breweries. The tour is very popular, so get a ticket online if you can. Friday night fish fry is always something to see. You will eat family style in a large hall with polka music playing.
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Lakefront Brewery
1872 N Commerce StThe first of the new generation of Milwaukee breweries. The tour is very popular, so get a ticket online if you can. Friday night fish fry is always something to see. You will eat family style in a large hall with polka music playing.
Drinks & Nightlife
The Wicked Hop
345 N BroadwayYou have to get the bloody mary!
The Irish Pub Milwaukee
124 North Water StreetGreat local bar. Opens early for soccer games.
Started in Shorewood, and now has three locations, 1 in the 3rd ward- All of them are great, and dog friendly.
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Camp Bar
525 E Menomonee StStarted in Shorewood, and now has three locations, 1 in the 3rd ward- All of them are great, and dog friendly.
Club Charlies
320 E Menomonee StGreat little late night bar.
Bugsy's Back Alley Speakeasy
218 N Water StRoaring 20’s style nightclub.
One of the most popular suburban bars. Busy all day and night.
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Leff's Lucky Town
7208 W State StOne of the most popular suburban bars. Busy all day and night.
Probably the most popular bar in the city with 20 and 30 year olds.
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Whiskey Bar Milwaukee
788 N Jackson StProbably the most popular bar in the city with 20 and 30 year olds.
Big bar. Packed with a young crowd Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights.
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Jack's American Pub
1323 E Brady StBig bar. Packed with a young crowd Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights.
Definitely the most interesting bar on Brady street. Always full with a mix of people on Fridays and Saturdays. A Milwaukee must!
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Jo-Cat's Pub
1311 E Brady StDefinitely the most interesting bar on Brady street. Always full with a mix of people on Fridays and Saturdays. A Milwaukee must!
It looks like two bars from the outside and it sort of is but there is only one entrance. Really fun bar, great outside patio in the summer.
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Hi Hat on Brady
1701 N Arlington PlIt looks like two bars from the outside and it sort of is but there is only one entrance. Really fun bar, great outside patio in the summer.
Turner Hall/Pabst Theatre/The Rave are some examples. Catch a concert or show at one of these theaters. We have a very underrated live show scene in Milwaukee.
Turner Hall
301 S 4th StTurner Hall/Pabst Theatre/The Rave are some examples. Catch a concert or show at one of these theaters. We have a very underrated live show scene in Milwaukee.
Turner Hall/Pabst Theatre/The Rave are some examples. Catch a concert or show at one of these theaters. We have a very underrated live show scene in Milwaukee.
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The Pabst Theater
144 E Wells StTurner Hall/Pabst Theatre/The Rave are some examples. Catch a concert or show at one of these theaters. We have a very underrated live show scene in Milwaukee.
Turner Hall/Pabst Theatre/The Rave are some examples. Catch a concert or show at one of these theaters. We have a very underrated live show scene in Milwaukee.
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The Rave Eagles Club
2401 W Wisconsin AveTurner Hall/Pabst Theatre/The Rave are some examples. Catch a concert or show at one of these theaters. We have a very underrated live show scene in Milwaukee.
Entertainment & Activities
Not our personal favorite, but it is a Milwaukee must if you have never done it before. Filled with secret passageways and clues to follow it’s a unique experience. Remember, you must discover the SECRET password :)
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SafeHouse
779 N Front StNot our personal favorite, but it is a Milwaukee must if you have never done it before. Filled with secret passageways and clues to follow it’s a unique experience. Remember, you must discover the SECRET password :)
Discovery World
500 N Harbor DrEssentials
Whole Foods Market
2305 N Prospect AveTypical Whole Foods. Parking is underground.
A mix of Whole Foods and Trader Joe’s. Parking is in front and underground.
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Fresh Thyme Farmers Market
470 E Pleasant StA mix of Whole Foods and Trader Joe’s. Parking is in front and underground.
Metro Market
1123 N Van Buren StA traditional, fairly busy grocery store.
Arts & Culture
Calatrava design museum. Definitely the artistic highlight of the city.
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I-Milwaukee Art Museum
700 N Art Museum DrCalatrava design museum. Definitely the artistic highlight of the city.
Sightseeing
Old industrial area that has emerged as the trendiest area in the Milwaukee. Great restaurants, shops and bars. Farmers markets on Saturday mornings outside.
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Historic Third Ward
Old industrial area that has emerged as the trendiest area in the Milwaukee. Great restaurants, shops and bars. Farmers markets on Saturday mornings outside.
This is the beach where we met! It is very popular and easy to get to. They have volleyball courts as well as food/drink huts/chair rentals. You could spend a whole day here, and we recommend that you do!
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Bradford Beach
2400 N Lincoln Memorial DrThis is the beach where we met! It is very popular and easy to get to. They have volleyball courts as well as food/drink huts/chair rentals. You could spend a whole day here, and we recommend that you do!
Everything Else
If you like Harley’s, motorcycle or industrial design, you will like this museum.
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I-Museum ye-Harley-Davidson
400 W Canal StIf you like Harley’s, motorcycle or industrial design, you will like this museum.