Guidebook for Milwaukee
Food Scene
Bartolotta's Lake Park Bistro
3133 E Newberry BlvdHigher end, romantic dinner
Harbor House
550 N Harbor DrHigher end restaurant right on the lake. great seafood
Oak & Oyster
724 N Milwaukee StCasual seafood bar
Third Coast Provisions
724 N Milwaukee StHigher end seafood
Awesome public market with multiple vendors and food offerings
267 locals recommend
Milwaukee Public Market
Awesome public market with multiple vendors and food offerings
Kickapoo Coffee - Milwaukee Cafe
232 E Erie StHip cafe selling local coffee
The Outsider
310 E Chicago StBeautiful rooftop bar and restaurant
DanDan
360 E Erie StGreat Chinese
Sweet Diner
239 E Chicago St Popular brunch spot in a hip neighborhood
Northpoint Custard
2272 N Lincoln Memorial DrSit outside and enjoy custard and burgers after hanging out at the beach
There is a cult following for their custard. Check out their website for the "flavor forecast." Good burgers, also. Many people like to go at night and sit outside while eating custard and socializing
51 locals recommend
Kopp's Frozen Custard
5373 N Port Washington RdThere is a cult following for their custard. Check out their website for the "flavor forecast." Good burgers, also. Many people like to go at night and sit outside while eating custard and socializing
Great little Italian grocery store in a cool neighborhood
58 locals recommend
Glorioso's Italian Market
1011 E Brady StGreat little Italian grocery store in a cool neighborhood
Tre Rivali
200 N BroadwayGreat Mediterranean
Lakefront Brewery
1872 N Commerce StBrewery tours, cheese curds, local beer
Go here for beer
10 locals recommend
Captain Pabst Pilot House (formerly Pabst Milwaukee Brewery & Taproom)
1037 West Juneau AvenueGo here for beer
Gorgeous coffee shop with Milwaukee's iconic cream city brick
101 locals recommend
Colectivo Coffee Lakefront
1701 N Lincoln Memorial DrGorgeous coffee shop with Milwaukee's iconic cream city brick
Sip coffee in the same place they do all their roasting
47 locals recommend
Colectivo Coffee - Humboldt
2999 N Humboldt BlvdSip coffee in the same place they do all their roasting
Pilcrow Coffee
416 W Walnut StLocal coffee, hardcore coffee enthusiast vibe
Anodyne Coffee Roasting Co.
2920 S Kinnickinnic AveLocal coffee in the Bayview neighborhood
Stone Creek Coffee - Downer Cafe & Kitchen
2650 N Downer AveLocal coffee, brand new cafe
Hawthorne Coffee Roasters
4177 S Howell AveLocal coffee
Vegan and vegetarian. Grocery store vibe but they do serve cafe foods, sandwiches, etc
27 locals recommend
Riverwest Co-Op
733 E Clarke StVegan and vegetarian. Grocery store vibe but they do serve cafe foods, sandwiches, etc
Urban Beets Cafe & Juicery
1401 N Doctor M.L.K. Jr DrVegan and vegetarian. Very casual cafe-like vibe
Fuel Cafe 5th St
630 S 5th StGreat brunch spot. Vegetarian options
Strange Town
2101 N Prospect AveVegan
Vegetarian and vegan establishment with one half being a small market and deli, and the other half being a restaurant. Great Matcha lattes. They have been a part of Milwaukee since the 1970s!
52 locals recommend
Beans & Barley
1901 E North AveVegetarian and vegan establishment with one half being a small market and deli, and the other half being a restaurant. Great Matcha lattes. They have been a part of Milwaukee since the 1970s!
Nessun Dorma
2778 N Weil StA historic home turned into an Italian bar and restaurant
Walk to this Italian restaurant from our home. Cut through the university campus to get there
11 locals recommend
SALA - Modern Sicilian Dining
2613 E Hampshire StWalk to this Italian restaurant from our home. Cut through the university campus to get there
Miss Katie's Diner
1900 W Clybourn StIf you like greasy spoon diners, this one gives you that.
Ma Fischer's
2214 N Farwell AveIf you like greasy spoon diners, Ma Fischer's won't disappoint
Story Hill BKC
5100 W Bluemound RdExcellent brunch! Hipster vibe
Blue's Egg
317 N 76th StVery popular restaurant in Milwaukee. Great brunch
Hole in the wall diner vibe. Vegetarian and vegan options. Very popular amongst locals
58 locals recommend
Comet Cafe
1947 N Farwell AveHole in the wall diner vibe. Vegetarian and vegan options. Very popular amongst locals
Simple Cafe Milwaukee
2124 N Farwell AveExcellent brunch
Walk to this restaurant from our home. American fare. Good for lunch
17 locals recommend
Harry's Bar and Grill
3549 N Oakland AveWalk to this restaurant from our home. American fare. Good for lunch
Excellent, authentic Pakistani food. The chicken Makhani is to die for. The biryani is fantastic. Very casual hole in the wall vibe. After eating check out the grocery store next door
9 locals recommend
Anmol Restaurant Milwaukee
711 W Historic Mitchell StExcellent, authentic Pakistani food. The chicken Makhani is to die for. The biryani is fantastic. Very casual hole in the wall vibe. After eating check out the grocery store next door
Right next door to Anmol restaurant. Small Pakistani grocery store that also serves traditional breakfast (no seating, strictly to go).
Sasta Bazaar Inc
709 W Historic Mitchell StRight next door to Anmol restaurant. Small Pakistani grocery store that also serves traditional breakfast (no seating, strictly to go).
Blue Star Cafe
1619 N Farwell AveHole in the wall East African joint. Go for lunch
Cloud Red
4488 N Oakland AveNice vibe
The City Market Café & Bakehouse
527 E Silver Spring DrLocal favorite
La Casa de Alberto
624 W National AveCasual Mexican joint
The Laughing Taco
1033 S 1st StSmall space, good tacos
Blue Bat Kitchen & Tequilaria
249 N Water StCocktails, apps, small plates, hip vibe
Taqueria El Cabrito
1100 S 11th StAuthentic Mexican
This spot is a chain, but I love the divy vibe and authentic tacos. I first discovered this chain when I lived in Chicago. I'm hooked!
Taqueria Los Comales
1306 S Cesar E Chavez DrThis spot is a chain, but I love the divy vibe and authentic tacos. I first discovered this chain when I lived in Chicago. I'm hooked!
Walk the Milwaukee Riverwalk to access restaurants both downtown and in the Third Ward. Google for more info
16 locals recommend
Milwaukee Riverwalk District
North Riverwalk WayWalk the Milwaukee Riverwalk to access restaurants both downtown and in the Third Ward. Google for more info
Arts & Culture
Beautiful space, and also includes the Calatrava Cafe inside. Rent a Bublr Bike and spend the day getting there
398 locals recommend
Milwaukee Art Museum
700 N Art Museum DrBeautiful space, and also includes the Calatrava Cafe inside. Rent a Bublr Bike and spend the day getting there
The Pabst Theater
144 E Wells StHistoric venue
If you like to walk on a nice day, this is a fun destination for a day of exploring the area by foot or by bike. You can check out the university, North Point Lighthouse, and wander through Lake Park on your way there. Cool homes and neighborhoods are on the way there. Walk to Colectivo By The Lake afterward, and take the Oak Leaf Trail back to our place when you're done
18 locals recommend
Villa Terrace Decorative Arts Museum
2220 N Terrace AveIf you like to walk on a nice day, this is a fun destination for a day of exploring the area by foot or by bike. You can check out the university, North Point Lighthouse, and wander through Lake Park on your way there. Cool homes and neighborhoods are on the way there. Walk to Colectivo By The Lake afterward, and take the Oak Leaf Trail back to our place when you're done
Milwaukee Public Museum
800 W Wells StVery cool Museum to spend some time in
The Daniel M. Soref Dome Theater & Planetarium
800 W Wells StPlanetarium
Parks & Nature
A great park to wander around. Walk there from our home. Check out Lake Park Bistro for Sunday brunch, or dinner (reservations required), the lawn bowling events, the Northpoint Lighthouse, and the beautiful bridges. Behind Lake Park Bistro is a beautiful set of stairs to take you down to Lincoln Memorial Drive. I suggest you check out the stairs, but come back up to walk through the park on your way to Bradford Beach. There is a bridge you can take to access Bradford Beach from park
47 locals recommend
Lake Park
2975 N Lake Park RdA great park to wander around. Walk there from our home. Check out Lake Park Bistro for Sunday brunch, or dinner (reservations required), the lawn bowling events, the Northpoint Lighthouse, and the beautiful bridges. Behind Lake Park Bistro is a beautiful set of stairs to take you down to Lincoln Memorial Drive. I suggest you check out the stairs, but come back up to walk through the park on your way to Bradford Beach. There is a bridge you can take to access Bradford Beach from park
Veterans Park
Massive Park that includes vendors for varying rentals
Small and beautiful park with long stairs that take you down to the beach. This is a neighborhood park, and on sunny days it is Instagram worthy
58 locals recommend
Atwater Park
4000 N Lake DrSmall and beautiful park with long stairs that take you down to the beach. This is a neighborhood park, and on sunny days it is Instagram worthy
Swimming, laying out in the sun, beach volleyball, beach bar, Northpoint Custard
163 locals recommend
Bradford Beach
2400 N Lincoln Memorial DrSwimming, laying out in the sun, beach volleyball, beach bar, Northpoint Custard
Access Oak Leaf Trail from multiple locations in the city. You will want to google this one to find where you want to access it. The trail is located at the end of Newport Ave by our house. You can also access it from the Urban Ecology Center, from behind Colectivo By The Lake, and varying other spots. Definitely google this one. Great for biking, but also for walking to different spots nearby
Oak Leaf Trail
Oak Leaf TrailAccess Oak Leaf Trail from multiple locations in the city. You will want to google this one to find where you want to access it. The trail is located at the end of Newport Ave by our house. You can also access it from the Urban Ecology Center, from behind Colectivo By The Lake, and varying other spots. Definitely google this one. Great for biking, but also for walking to different spots nearby
Access the Oak Leaf Trail from here, as well as different walking paths by the river, and that also head downtown if accessing by bike
47 locals recommend
Urban Ecology Center at Riverside Park
1500 E Park PlAccess the Oak Leaf Trail from here, as well as different walking paths by the river, and that also head downtown if accessing by bike