Guidebook for Milwaukee
Food Scene
Casual spot serving traditional Indian cuisine & a daily lunch buffet plus Indian beers & wine
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recommandé par les habitantsMaharaja
1550 North Farwell Avenue6
recommandé par les habitantsCasual spot serving traditional Indian cuisine & a daily lunch buffet plus Indian beers & wine
Casual, family-owned spot serving thin-crust pizza, pasta & other Italian fare since 1954.
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recommandé par les habitantsZaffiro's Pizza & Bar
1724 North Farwell Avenue7
recommandé par les habitantsCasual, family-owned spot serving thin-crust pizza, pasta & other Italian fare since 1954.
Easygoing coffeehouse offering sandwiches & other cafe fare, including vegetarian & vegan items.
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recommandé par les habitantsBrewed Cafe
1208 East Brady Street9
recommandé par les habitantsEasygoing coffeehouse offering sandwiches & other cafe fare, including vegetarian & vegan items.
Bright, contemporary restaurant specializing in creative, locally sourced meals for breakfast & lunch.
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recommandé par les habitantsSimple Cafe Milwaukee
2124 North Farwell Avenue13
recommandé par les habitantsBright, contemporary restaurant specializing in creative, locally sourced meals for breakfast & lunch.
Funky hangout using locally roasted organic beans & loose-leaf brews with juices, snacks & booze.
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recommandé par les habitantsRochambo Coffee & Tea House
1317 East Brady Street11
recommandé par les habitantsFunky hangout using locally roasted organic beans & loose-leaf brews with juices, snacks & booze.
Cozy cafe & bar serving comfort food (both bacon-infused & vegetarian) plus craft brews & wine.
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recommandé par les habitantsComet Cafe
1947 North Farwell Avenue36
recommandé par les habitantsCozy cafe & bar serving comfort food (both bacon-infused & vegetarian) plus craft brews & wine.
A buzzy spot for ramen & sides paired with sake, beer, wine & boozy slushies in an intimate setting. Closed on Mondays, not open for lunch.
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recommandé par les habitantsRed Light Ramen
1749 N Farwell Ave9
recommandé par les habitantsA buzzy spot for ramen & sides paired with sake, beer, wine & boozy slushies in an intimate setting. Closed on Mondays, not open for lunch.
Hip cafe chain serving locally roasted coffee & light eats in a relaxed setting.
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recommandé par les habitantsColectivo Coffee Lakefront
1701 North Lincoln Memorial Drive38
recommandé par les habitantsHip cafe chain serving locally roasted coffee & light eats in a relaxed setting.
Re-imagined Italian pasta & pizza, plus wine & cocktails, in a contemporary, relaxed bistro setting.
Dorsia
1307 E Brady StRe-imagined Italian pasta & pizza, plus wine & cocktails, in a contemporary, relaxed bistro setting.
Kompali, a full service taqueria, serving both traditional and internationally inspired tacos, along with appetizers and both tequila- and mezcal-based cocktails
Kompali
1205 E Brady StKompali, a full service taqueria, serving both traditional and internationally inspired tacos, along with appetizers and both tequila- and mezcal-based cocktails
Locavore gourmet burgers & a long list of craft beers served up in a casual, historic venue.
Stack'd Burger Bar
170 South 1st StreetLocavore gourmet burgers & a long list of craft beers served up in a casual, historic venue.
Locally sourced Italian cuisine presented with wine & cocktails in a warm, brick-walled venue.
Onesto
221 N Broadway Locally sourced Italian cuisine presented with wine & cocktails in a warm, brick-walled venue.
Lively Californian-style cantina serving Mexican favorites, margaritas & more than 100 tequilas.
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recommandé par les habitantsBelAir Cantina
1935 North Water Street31
recommandé par les habitantsLively Californian-style cantina serving Mexican favorites, margaritas & more than 100 tequilas.
Buzzing tavern featuring a variety of oven-baked empanadas & Latin American mains, plus cocktails.
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recommandé par les habitantsLa Masa Empanada Bar
1300 E Brady St6
recommandé par les habitantsBuzzing tavern featuring a variety of oven-baked empanadas & Latin American mains, plus cocktails.
Casual eatery offering traditional Thai fare & a sushi bar in slick green & black environs.
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recommandé par les habitantsThai-namite
932 East Brady Street16
recommandé par les habitantsCasual eatery offering traditional Thai fare & a sushi bar in slick green & black environs.
Starbucks
920 N Water StA coffee shop that's located right across the street. Great coffee and baked goods.
Modern bistro & butcher shop serving Midwestern cuisine prepared on an open-fire hearth.
Birch + Butcher
459 E Pleasant StModern bistro & butcher shop serving Midwestern cuisine prepared on an open-fire hearth.
Chef’s tasting menu of creative, upscale New American fare & wine served in an elegant venue.
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recommandé par les habitantsSanford
1547 North Jackson Street8
recommandé par les habitantsChef’s tasting menu of creative, upscale New American fare & wine served in an elegant venue.
Chic and contemporary with a modern American menu, Harry's on Brady is located on Milwaukee's East side, close to Lake Michigan.
Harry's on Brady
1234 E Brady StChic and contemporary with a modern American menu, Harry's on Brady is located on Milwaukee's East side, close to Lake Michigan.
Drinks & Nightlife
Long-running brewpub offering traditional & specialty beers, American fare & brewery tours.
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recommandé par les habitantsWater Street Brewery
1101 N Water St7
recommandé par les habitantsLong-running brewpub offering traditional & specialty beers, American fare & brewery tours.
Bar Louie
1114 North Water StreetUpbeat grill chain with American grub, martinis & microbrews, plus happy-hour deals.
This is an arcade and nostalgia-based bar featuring more than 60 arcade games from the ‘80s and ‘90s, along with an array of patio activities on the 2 floors of outdoor patio. All games cost just 25 cents. They also have an extensive drink menu and homemade pizza by the slice.
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recommandé par les habitantsUp-Down MKE
615 E Brady St8
recommandé par les habitantsThis is an arcade and nostalgia-based bar featuring more than 60 arcade games from the ‘80s and ‘90s, along with an array of patio activities on the 2 floors of outdoor patio. All games cost just 25 cents. They also have an extensive drink menu and homemade pizza by the slice.
Tin-ceilinged tavern doling out dozens of beers & sports on TV, plus trivia & DJ nights.
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recommandé par les habitantsNomad World Pub
1401 East Brady Street15
recommandé par les habitantsTin-ceilinged tavern doling out dozens of beers & sports on TV, plus trivia & DJ nights.
Milwaukee's new axe-throwing bar. You can rent a lane or two, grab drinks from the bar and kick back for some friendly 'lumberjack-style' competition. It's insanely fun.
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recommandé par les habitantsAXE MKE
1924 E Kenilworth Pl8
recommandé par les habitantsMilwaukee's new axe-throwing bar. You can rent a lane or two, grab drinks from the bar and kick back for some friendly 'lumberjack-style' competition. It's insanely fun.
Cozy, dimly lit wine bar serving creative New American small plates & a long list of vintages.
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recommandé par les habitantsBalzac
1716 North Arlington Place21
recommandé par les habitantsCozy, dimly lit wine bar serving creative New American small plates & a long list of vintages.
Enjoy Milwaukee's epicenter of entertainment by staying at the Potawatomi Hotel & Casino. Luxury hotel rooms, suites, jacuzzi suites, casual and fine dining.
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recommandé par les habitantsPotawatomi Hotel & Casino
1721 West Canal Street19
recommandé par les habitantsEnjoy Milwaukee's epicenter of entertainment by staying at the Potawatomi Hotel & Casino. Luxury hotel rooms, suites, jacuzzi suites, casual and fine dining.
Spacious brewpub offering bar bites & an array of beers, including organic & gluten-free brews.
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recommandé par les habitantsLakefront Brewery
1872 North Commerce Street91
recommandé par les habitantsSpacious brewpub offering bar bites & an array of beers, including organic & gluten-free brews.
This no-frills bar serves hand-sauced chicken wings & basic pub grub, along with drafts & bottles. It's right next door to the apartment. No one under 21 allowed.
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recommandé par les habitantsPoints East Pub
1501 North Jackson Street6
recommandé par les habitantsThis no-frills bar serves hand-sauced chicken wings & basic pub grub, along with drafts & bottles. It's right next door to the apartment. No one under 21 allowed.
Sightseeing
The Milwaukee Riverwalk is a continuous pedestrian walkway along the Milwaukee River in downtown Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Riverwalk
The Milwaukee Riverwalk is a continuous pedestrian walkway along the Milwaukee River in downtown Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Parks & Nature
A nonprofit organization whose mission is to educate the community about the environment, conservation, sustainability, and other issues related to urban ecology, as well as to preserve and protect the natural areas in the city.
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recommandé par les habitantsUrban Ecology Center at Riverside Park
1500 East Park Place23
recommandé par les habitantsA nonprofit organization whose mission is to educate the community about the environment, conservation, sustainability, and other issues related to urban ecology, as well as to preserve and protect the natural areas in the city.
The Oak Leaf Trail is a 125 miles multi-use trail system for cycling, roller blading, walking and running.
Oak Leaf Trail
The Oak Leaf Trail is a 125 miles multi-use trail system for cycling, roller blading, walking and running.
McKinley Beach is a smaller beach next to the Marina. McKinley Beach is also home to the Community Sailing Center, where kids and adults can take sailing lessons.
McKinley Beach
McKinley Beach is a smaller beach next to the Marina. McKinley Beach is also home to the Community Sailing Center, where kids and adults can take sailing lessons.
Arts & Culture
A natural and human history museum that is great for children and curious minds. They also have a real life butterfly exhibit where you can see them up-close in action!
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recommandé par les habitantsMilwaukee Public Museum
800 West Wells Street30
recommandé par les habitantsA natural and human history museum that is great for children and curious minds. They also have a real life butterfly exhibit where you can see them up-close in action!
A museum dedicated to celebrating the more than 100-year history of Harley-Davidson motorcycles.
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recommandé par les habitantsMusée Harley-Davidson
400 West Canal Street62
recommandé par les habitantsA museum dedicated to celebrating the more than 100-year history of Harley-Davidson motorcycles.
Interactive educational museum featuring hands-on exhibits designed for kids 10 & under.
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recommandé par les habitantsBetty Brinn Children's Museum
929 East Wisconsin Avenue16
recommandé par les habitantsInteractive educational museum featuring hands-on exhibits designed for kids 10 & under.
Catch a play or show at this performing arts center that features the Milwaukee ballet, Milwaukee symphony Orchestra and other local arts organizations.
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recommandé par les habitantsMarcus Center for the Performing Arts
929 North Water Street10
recommandé par les habitantsCatch a play or show at this performing arts center that features the Milwaukee ballet, Milwaukee symphony Orchestra and other local arts organizations.
The Milwaukee Art Museum contains nearly 25,000 works of art. It is one of the largest museums in the United States. If you can't make it inside, it's worth driving by to check out the calatrava!
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recommandé par les habitantsMilwaukee Art Museum
700 North Art Museum Drive138
recommandé par les habitantsThe Milwaukee Art Museum contains nearly 25,000 works of art. It is one of the largest museums in the United States. If you can't make it inside, it's worth driving by to check out the calatrava!
Live Music, Families, Touristy
Discovery World is Milwaukee’s premier, non-profit science and technology center for the whole family. The 120,000 sq. ft. center offers fun and educational experiences and features interactive exhibits, the Reiman Aquarium, educational labs and programs, and other exciting activities.
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recommandé par les habitantsDiscovery World
500 North Harbor Drive36
recommandé par les habitantsLive Music, Families, Touristy
Discovery World is Milwaukee’s premier, non-profit science and technology center for the whole family. The 120,000 sq. ft. center offers fun and educational experiences and features interactive exhibits, the Reiman Aquarium, educational labs and programs, and other exciting activities.
Shopping
An upscale bohemian boutique with art and clothing from around the world.
Greenfields Trading Company, Inc.
1239 E Brady StAn upscale bohemian boutique with art and clothing from around the world.
Really fun little pop-up that just came to Brady. The owner does not make the chocolates, but rather finds interesting ones from chocolatiers in various countries and brings them back.
Chocolate MKE
829 E Brady StReally fun little pop-up that just came to Brady. The owner does not make the chocolates, but rather finds interesting ones from chocolatiers in various countries and brings them back.
Orange and Blue Co.
1809 N Hubbard StA lifestyle shop: curated mix of vintage and modern made home goods and apparel.
Health-conscious breakfast fare & sandwiches in airy, cheerful digs with a deli & organic market.
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recommandé par les habitantsBeans & Barley
1901 East North Avenue24
recommandé par les habitantsHealth-conscious breakfast fare & sandwiches in airy, cheerful digs with a deli & organic market.
A public market located in the Historic Third Ward neighborhood offering pizza, Thai, local vendors, baked good and everything in between.
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recommandé par les habitantsMilwaukee Public Market
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recommandé par les habitantsA public market located in the Historic Third Ward neighborhood offering pizza, Thai, local vendors, baked good and everything in between.
Glorioso’s stands for everything it stood for the day it opened over 70 years ago. Walk into the store and find family behind a deli filled with Mediterranean-Italian favorites. Wandering aisle by aisle, your mouth will water as you smell the aroma of fresh Italian food being made in their deli or the scent of Italian cookies and other sweets coming fresh baked from their bakery.
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recommandé par les habitantsGlorioso's Italian Market
1011 East Brady Street18
recommandé par les habitantsGlorioso’s stands for everything it stood for the day it opened over 70 years ago. Walk into the store and find family behind a deli filled with Mediterranean-Italian favorites. Wandering aisle by aisle, your mouth will water as you smell the aroma of fresh Italian food being made in their deli or the scent of Italian cookies and other sweets coming fresh baked from their bakery.
Essentials
Sendik's was founded in 1926. It prides itself on being locally owned and being in touch with the communities it serves.
Sendik's on Downer
2643 North Downer AvenueSendik's was founded in 1926. It prides itself on being locally owned and being in touch with the communities it serves.
A natural and organic food market with items from local vendors.
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recommandé par les habitantsWhole Foods Market
2305 North Prospect Avenue17
recommandé par les habitantsA natural and organic food market with items from local vendors.
The spirit of a farmers market, the convenience of a neighborhood store, & the nutritious offerings of a natural food marketplace combined to create a new.
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recommandé par les habitantsFresh Thyme Farmers Market
470 E Pleasant St15
recommandé par les habitantsThe spirit of a farmers market, the convenience of a neighborhood store, & the nutritious offerings of a natural food marketplace combined to create a new.
A premier supermarket chain in Wisconsin that has everyday low prices and fantastic weekly specials that customers love. It's also right across the street!
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recommandé par les habitantsPick 'n Save
605 East Lyon Street12
recommandé par les habitantsA premier supermarket chain in Wisconsin that has everyday low prices and fantastic weekly specials that customers love. It's also right across the street!