Guidebook for Milwaukee

Christina
Guidebook for Milwaukee

Food Scene

i love the upscale but unpretentious from-scratch italian-inspired cooking in a cozy, sweet, romantic atmosphere. try the salsiccia (my favorite!).
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Centro Cafe
808 E Center St
46 recommandé par les habitants
i love the upscale but unpretentious from-scratch italian-inspired cooking in a cozy, sweet, romantic atmosphere. try the salsiccia (my favorite!).
i love this hipster cult favorite for mexican -- you'll feel like you're eating at a mexican matriarch's house with all the statues of mary & jesus looking at you. great for dinner or brunch. the tres leches cake is to die for & the patio is great on a summer day.
100 recommandé par les habitants
Café Corazón
3129 N Bremen St
100 recommandé par les habitants
i love this hipster cult favorite for mexican -- you'll feel like you're eating at a mexican matriarch's house with all the statues of mary & jesus looking at you. great for dinner or brunch. the tres leches cake is to die for & the patio is great on a summer day.
i love this moody, cozy, casual bar/restaurant for a quick, low-key dinner. they have great paninis & appetizers. my favs are the garlicky artichoke dip & the fromaggio panini. ask what's for dessert too!
28 recommandé par les habitants
Nessun Dorma
2778 N Weil St
28 recommandé par les habitants
i love this moody, cozy, casual bar/restaurant for a quick, low-key dinner. they have great paninis & appetizers. my favs are the garlicky artichoke dip & the fromaggio panini. ask what's for dessert too!
great local pizzeria with classic pies & creative ones as well. for a supreme-style pizza try the pierce. for something different but delicious try the gordon court.
30 recommandé par les habitants
Riverwest Pizza
930 E Wright St
30 recommandé par les habitants
great local pizzeria with classic pies & creative ones as well. for a supreme-style pizza try the pierce. for something different but delicious try the gordon court.
i love coming in here for breakfast to grab a smoothie & a breakfast muffin. lots of vegan & vegetarian options, mostly organic ingredients. the pancakes changed my life & the staff is super friendly.
27 recommandé par les habitants
Riverwest Co-Op
733 E Clarke St
27 recommandé par les habitants
i love coming in here for breakfast to grab a smoothie & a breakfast muffin. lots of vegan & vegetarian options, mostly organic ingredients. the pancakes changed my life & the staff is super friendly.
great for coffee, breakfast & brunch. lots of vegan & vegetarian options. a great pit stop after taking a hot yoga class at the studio next door!
16 recommandé par les habitants
Beerline Cafe
2076 N Commerce St
16 recommandé par les habitants
great for coffee, breakfast & brunch. lots of vegan & vegetarian options. a great pit stop after taking a hot yoga class at the studio next door!
great south-facing patio with a wonderful view of the city, especially at sunset. good food & craft cocktails. good for groups.
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Wolf Peach
1818 N Hubbard St
14 recommandé par les habitants
great south-facing patio with a wonderful view of the city, especially at sunset. good food & craft cocktails. good for groups.
this riverwest establishment with a personality is wonderful for early morning coffee runs. it opens early & is less than a ten-minute walk from my place. they also have great sandwiches.
18 recommandé par les habitants
Fuel Cafe Center Street
818 E Center St
18 recommandé par les habitants
this riverwest establishment with a personality is wonderful for early morning coffee runs. it opens early & is less than a ten-minute walk from my place. they also have great sandwiches.
colectivo is a local coffee chain in the city & this is the location where they brew the coffee. the outdoor space is lovely & they have great desserts & sandwiches.
47 recommandé par les habitants
Colectivo Coffee - Humboldt
2999 N Humboldt Blvd
47 recommandé par les habitants
colectivo is a local coffee chain in the city & this is the location where they brew the coffee. the outdoor space is lovely & they have great desserts & sandwiches.
this is one of my favorite new restaurants in milwaukee. pricey for everyday, but i love it for special occasions. the food is out of control good. for a lower-key but still fancy vibe, go downstairs to their oyster bar, oak & oyster, where you can have drinks & order appetizers. this is one of the few places in milwaukee where you'll see people really dressed up.
Third Coast Provisions
724 N Milwaukee St
this is one of my favorite new restaurants in milwaukee. pricey for everyday, but i love it for special occasions. the food is out of control good. for a lower-key but still fancy vibe, go downstairs to their oyster bar, oak & oyster, where you can have drinks & order appetizers. this is one of the few places in milwaukee where you'll see people really dressed up.
milwaukee comfort food establishment -- i love it for old school classics like mac n cheese & chicken tenders. they have the BEST dessert!
58 recommandé par les habitants
Comet Cafe
1947 N Farwell Ave
58 recommandé par les habitants
milwaukee comfort food establishment -- i love it for old school classics like mac n cheese & chicken tenders. they have the BEST dessert!
mexican-american fusion place with great tacos, nachos & drinks. try the palermo for a much less sugary but still yummy alternative to margaritas.
66 recommandé par les habitants
BelAir Cantina
1935 N Water St
66 recommandé par les habitants
mexican-american fusion place with great tacos, nachos & drinks. try the palermo for a much less sugary but still yummy alternative to margaritas.
if you're a fiend for donuts, go here.
11 recommandé par les habitants
Holey Moley Doughnuts & Coffee
316 N Milwaukee St
11 recommandé par les habitants
if you're a fiend for donuts, go here.
great for breakfast but unfortunately no breakfast cocktails. good for large groups, usually not too long of a wait.
18 recommandé par les habitants
Simple Cafe Milwaukee
2124 N Farwell Ave
18 recommandé par les habitants
great for breakfast but unfortunately no breakfast cocktails. good for large groups, usually not too long of a wait.
delicious for brunch & dinner. farm-to-table type restaurant with an intimate, sophisticated yet unpretentious atmosphere.
35 recommandé par les habitants
Story Hill BKC
5100 W Bluemound Rd
35 recommandé par les habitants
delicious for brunch & dinner. farm-to-table type restaurant with an intimate, sophisticated yet unpretentious atmosphere.
sunday morning staple -- stop by for fresh produce & flowers, homemade popsicles, local meat & eggs & even concoctions from a local herbalist.
Riverwest Gardeners Market
2700 N Pierce St
sunday morning staple -- stop by for fresh produce & flowers, homemade popsicles, local meat & eggs & even concoctions from a local herbalist.

Drinks & Nightlife

fun casual bar where patrons often bring their dogs. live music happens here too on some nights.
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Art Bar
722 E Burleigh St
34 recommandé par les habitants
fun casual bar where patrons often bring their dogs. live music happens here too on some nights.
for when you feel like dressing up & dancing
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Mad Planet
533 E Center St
18 recommandé par les habitants
for when you feel like dressing up & dancing
fun out door patio -- good stop on a sunday morning after strolling through the farmer's market across the street. the riverwest version of church, if you will.
27 recommandé par les habitants
Black Husky Brewing
909 E Locust St
27 recommandé par les habitants
fun out door patio -- good stop on a sunday morning after strolling through the farmer's market across the street. the riverwest version of church, if you will.
they give the best tours & have the best beer. i always bring people here from out of town. stay after your tour & order the cheese curds. they're out of this world & the best in the city!
224 recommandé par les habitants
Lakefront Brewery
1872 N Commerce St
224 recommandé par les habitants
they give the best tours & have the best beer. i always bring people here from out of town. stay after your tour & order the cheese curds. they're out of this world & the best in the city!
great place to watch sports with a good beer selection. for apps, get the cheese curds & chicken wings. sit on the patio if it's nice out.
19 recommandé par les habitants
Stubby's Gastrogrub & Beer Bar
2060 N Humboldt Blvd
19 recommandé par les habitants
great place to watch sports with a good beer selection. for apps, get the cheese curds & chicken wings. sit on the patio if it's nice out.
i love coming here in the morning for a bloody mary. bonus? order breakfast from the coop around the corner & someone will bike your order over when it's ready.
Riverwest Public House Cooperative
815 E Locust St
i love coming here in the morning for a bloody mary. bonus? order breakfast from the coop around the corner & someone will bike your order over when it's ready.

Parks & Nature

this trail is in my backyard & runs alongside the milwaukee river. you can follow it all the way downtown to the riverwalk. i love it because you still have some views of the city, but mostly you feel like you're in another world, away from the hustle & bustle of city life.
Beerline Trail
Beerline Trail
this trail is in my backyard & runs alongside the milwaukee river. you can follow it all the way downtown to the riverwalk. i love it because you still have some views of the city, but mostly you feel like you're in another world, away from the hustle & bustle of city life.
this beach is fairly quiet in fall/winter/spring months but young people love it on sunny summer days.
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Bradford Beach
2400 N Lincoln Memorial Dr
163 recommandé par les habitants
this beach is fairly quiet in fall/winter/spring months but young people love it on sunny summer days.
this beach is a lot more low-key than bradford beach, less drunk people & more families. cleaner too.
58 recommandé par les habitants
Atwater Park
4000 N Lake Dr
58 recommandé par les habitants
this beach is a lot more low-key than bradford beach, less drunk people & more families. cleaner too.

Shopping

i love this woman-owned shop that sources items from local makers -- everything from handcrafted pottery & jewelry to natural toiletries. great for gifts & souvenirs.
15 recommandé par les habitants
The Waxwing
15 recommandé par les habitants
i love this woman-owned shop that sources items from local makers -- everything from handcrafted pottery & jewelry to natural toiletries. great for gifts & souvenirs.
be sure to check out our public market -- my favorite vendors are st. paul's fish market (lobster roll is incredible), the juice bar & form fine goods (where you can get your hands on jewelry by local makers).
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Milwaukee Public Market
267 recommandé par les habitants
be sure to check out our public market -- my favorite vendors are st. paul's fish market (lobster roll is incredible), the juice bar & form fine goods (where you can get your hands on jewelry by local makers).

Arts & Culture

usually has great exhibits, a wine bar & yoga once a month on saturday mornings -- the perfect way to appreciate the iconic calatrava architecture.
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Milwaukee Art Museum
700 N Art Museum Dr
398 recommandé par les habitants
usually has great exhibits, a wine bar & yoga once a month on saturday mornings -- the perfect way to appreciate the iconic calatrava architecture.
beautiful brand new public library -- i love to go here to grab the books i don't feel like buying or hang out & do work near the giant windows.
6 recommandé par les habitants
Milwaukee East Library
2320 N Cramer St
6 recommandé par les habitants
beautiful brand new public library -- i love to go here to grab the books i don't feel like buying or hang out & do work near the giant windows.

Entertainment & Activities

take a intermediate/advanced vinyasa class with ali, one of my favorite instructors.
Core Essence Yoga
2408 North Farwell Avenue
take a intermediate/advanced vinyasa class with ali, one of my favorite instructors.
this gym/yoga studio overlooks the river. pop down to stubby's after your workout to enjoy a drink and/or cheese curds on the beautiful outdoor patio.
INVIVO
2060 N Humboldt Ave
this gym/yoga studio overlooks the river. pop down to stubby's after your workout to enjoy a drink and/or cheese curds on the beautiful outdoor patio.

Everything Else

go here for a massage & give yourself enough time to use the steam shower before your service.
Neroli Salon & Spa
327 E St Paul Ave
go here for a massage & give yourself enough time to use the steam shower before your service.