Guidebook for Wauwatosa
Food Scene
Cranky Al's
6901 W North AveGreat doughnuts in the am and tasty pizza for dinner.
Huge variety of tacos, margaritas and traditional favorites with flair.
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BelAir Cantina Wauwatosa
6817 W North AveHuge variety of tacos, margaritas and traditional favorites with flair.
Breakfast, burgers and dinners made from tip-top fresh ingredients.
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North Avenue Grill
7225 W North AveBreakfast, burgers and dinners made from tip-top fresh ingredients.
Mid-century treasure with traditional diner fare.
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Ted's Ice Cream & Restaurant
6204 W North AveMid-century treasure with traditional diner fare.
Great food, a hopping bar and a vast selection of beers from the Netherlands. Don't ignore signature dishes from the low countries like frites with garlic aioli.
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Café Hollander - Tosa
7677 W State StGreat food, a hopping bar and a vast selection of beers from the Netherlands. Don't ignore signature dishes from the low countries like frites with garlic aioli.
Artisan breads, pastries, coffees, and sandwiches made fresh daily.
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Rocket Baby Bakery
6822 W North AveArtisan breads, pastries, coffees, and sandwiches made fresh daily.
Le Reve Pâtisserie & Café
7610 Harwood AveClassic French bistro and patisserie.
Large variety of German beer and traditional German fare with a modern twist. Located at the Wauwatosa Village square.
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Café Bavaria
7700 Harwood AveLarge variety of German beer and traditional German fare with a modern twist. Located at the Wauwatosa Village square.
Hector's
7118 W State StExcellent traditional Mexican fare. Seafood specials are always a good choice.
American cusine, artfully prepared with a lenghty wine and beer list. Try the fried green beans.
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juniper61
6030 W North AveAmerican cusine, artfully prepared with a lenghty wine and beer list. Try the fried green beans.
Ono Kine Grindz
7215 W North AveAuthentic Hawaiian food and groceries.
Best frozen custard in town. The burgers and onion rings are probably our favorite foods.
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Kopp's Frozen Custard
18880 W Bluemound RdBest frozen custard in town. The burgers and onion rings are probably our favorite foods.
Entertainment & Activities
Enjoy first run movies, local brews, snacks and couch seating.
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Rosebud Cinema
6823 W North AveEnjoy first run movies, local brews, snacks and couch seating.
Our internationally-recognized zoo is home to a huge variety of animals including families of big cats, awesome primates. elephants, bears and giraffes. Don't forget the weird and wicked collection of undersea creatures.
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Milwaukee County Zoo
10001 W Bluemound RdOur internationally-recognized zoo is home to a huge variety of animals including families of big cats, awesome primates. elephants, bears and giraffes. Don't forget the weird and wicked collection of undersea creatures.
Sightseeing
Check out the grandest house in our area. In summer, you'll find art fairs or you can stroll the immaculate gardens.
Wauwatosa Historical Society
7406 Hillcrest DrCheck out the grandest house in our area. In summer, you'll find art fairs or you can stroll the immaculate gardens.
Shopping
U-Turn
6905 W North AveWalk to this source of resale chic. The inventory is curated by expert fashion resellers.
The Flower Lady
1417 Underwood AveNot just for flowers, stop in for charming curios from around the world.
Shop locally (local for us) at this independant bookstore. How often do you get to support a family business in an Amazon world.
Little Read Book Inc
7603 W State StShop locally (local for us) at this independant bookstore. How often do you get to support a family business in an Amazon world.
ORO Di Oliva
7606 Harwood AveSmall olive oils and vinegar. Sampling encouraged!
Soaps & Scents
7600 Harwood AveHigh quality soaps and personal items to pamper you or your loved one.
A Wauwatosa tradition for 95 years! Handcrafted chocolates, candy and ice cream.
Niemann's Candies & Ice Cream
7475 Harwood AveA Wauwatosa tradition for 95 years! Handcrafted chocolates, candy and ice cream.
Handcrafted and custom jewelry created for you by on-site artists.
Magpie Jewelry & Metals Studio, LLC
7613 Harwood AveHandcrafted and custom jewelry created for you by on-site artists.
Urban Laundry Boutique
7602 Harwood AveContemporary women's fashion in a wide variety of prices.
Mayfair
2500 N Mayfair RdLarge mall with all of the chain stores.
It it's not at the mall, you'll probably find it here.
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Mayfair Collection
11500 W Burleigh StIt it's not at the mall, you'll probably find it here.
Twirly Birds
6429 W North AveQuirky collection of antiques and American ephemera.
Essentials
The only supermarket you need to stock your kitchen is blocks away. You can even walk if you can carry your purchases.
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Metcalfe's Market
6700 W State StThe only supermarket you need to stock your kitchen is blocks away. You can even walk if you can carry your purchases.
Walgreens
8333 W Greenfield AveNatural food, beauty and health products. Good bakery too.
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Outpost Natural Foods
7000 W State StNatural food, beauty and health products. Good bakery too.
Keith's Cleaners
7027 W North AveFamily operation, Kieth and sons are pros.
Laundromat
6707 W North AveDrinks & Nightlife
Graze on wine and food pairing as you try your hand at canvas and paint. Bring your whole group.
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Arté Wine and Painting Studio
1442 Underwood AveGraze on wine and food pairing as you try your hand at canvas and paint. Bring your whole group.
Wauwatiki Bar & Grill
6502 W North AveWauwatosa's favorite Tiki Bar!
Lucky Joe's Tosa
1427 Underwood AveArtisnal cocktails and unique bar food.
Camp Bar Tosa
6600 W North AveUp North cabin vibe with a modern twist.
Enjoy a wide selection of wines on tap, cheeses, charcuterie, and desserts.
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The Ruby Tap
1341 N Wauwatosa AveEnjoy a wide selection of wines on tap, cheeses, charcuterie, and desserts.
People say the bar is usually busy and the scene is laid-back and friendly. The restaurant is good although it is not one of our regular spots.
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Firefly Tosa
7754 Harwood AvePeople say the bar is usually busy and the scene is laid-back and friendly. The restaurant is good although it is not one of our regular spots.
Parks & Nature
Tennis courts, volley ball courts and walking/biking trail, skatepark, outdoor stage and new playground all along the Menomonee River.
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Hart Park
7300 W Chestnut StTennis courts, volley ball courts and walking/biking trail, skatepark, outdoor stage and new playground all along the Menomonee River.
A nice place to find some shade on a hot day; there are secluded spots nicely paved paths to explore
Jacobus Park
6029-6153 North Menomonee DriveA nice place to find some shade on a hot day; there are secluded spots nicely paved paths to explore