Guidebook for Milwaukee
Food Scene
Amazing Gluten Free Key Lime Pie (even if you're NOT gluten free)!!
52 locals recommend
Beans & Barley
1901 E North AveAmazing Gluten Free Key Lime Pie (even if you're NOT gluten free)!!
Colectivo is an incredibly hip stop in Milwaukee. They pride themselves not he origin of all of their beans and will gladly help you chose a brew to suit the mood you're in. They even had live music sometimes!
16 locals recommend
Colectivo Coffee - Prospect
2211 N Prospect AveColectivo is an incredibly hip stop in Milwaukee. They pride themselves not he origin of all of their beans and will gladly help you chose a brew to suit the mood you're in. They even had live music sometimes!
Insomnia Cookies
1804 E North AveAll Cookies. All the time. Open LATE!!
When it comes to making your next dining decision, come see us at Ma Fischer’s Restaurant on the East side of Milwaukee! For over 65 years we have been privileged to serve hungry Milwaukeeans with the comfort food that they crave. What if you really can have it all? Whether it’s breakfast, lunch or dinner, you’ll always enjoy a classic diner atmosphere. Ma Fischer’s Restaurant is open 24 hours, 7 days a week! We are happy to be an institution of Milwaukee’s East side eating, and don’t allow our guests to leave hungry. Here, its simplicity and flavor that matter, our delectable dishes are created for you to enjoy at your own pace. We’re proud to be a part of Milwaukee’s East side heritage!
7 locals recommend
Ma Fischer's
2214 N Farwell AveWhen it comes to making your next dining decision, come see us at Ma Fischer’s Restaurant on the East side of Milwaukee! For over 65 years we have been privileged to serve hungry Milwaukeeans with the comfort food that they crave. What if you really can have it all? Whether it’s breakfast, lunch or dinner, you’ll always enjoy a classic diner atmosphere. Ma Fischer’s Restaurant is open 24 hours, 7 days a week! We are happy to be an institution of Milwaukee’s East side eating, and don’t allow our guests to leave hungry. Here, its simplicity and flavor that matter, our delectable dishes are created for you to enjoy at your own pace. We’re proud to be a part of Milwaukee’s East side heritage!
Essentials
Whole Foods Market
2305 N Prospect AveEverything local at local prices. Great for essentials and everyday needs!
102 locals recommend
Pick 'n Save
605 E Lyon StEverything local at local prices. Great for essentials and everyday needs!
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 grocery shopping experience.
40 locals recommend
Fresh Thyme Farmers Market
470 E Pleasant StThe spirit of a farmers market, the convenience of a neighborhood store, & the nutritious offerings of a natural food marketplace combined to create a new grocery shopping experience.
Entertainment & Activities
Jazz in the Park is Milwaukee’s free, outdoor, summer music series, featuring an eclectic lineup of jazz, big band, funk, R & B, reggae, blues and more. Performers come from across town or across the country. Concerts take place Thursday evenings, 5pm-9pm from June through September, in Cathedral Square Park. Music starts at 6pm, but stop by early for Jazz in the Park Happy Hour and get great drink specials from 5-6pm!
19 locals recommend
Cathedral Square Park
520 E Wells StJazz in the Park is Milwaukee’s free, outdoor, summer music series, featuring an eclectic lineup of jazz, big band, funk, R & B, reggae, blues and more. Performers come from across town or across the country. Concerts take place Thursday evenings, 5pm-9pm from June through September, in Cathedral Square Park. Music starts at 6pm, but stop by early for Jazz in the Park Happy Hour and get great drink specials from 5-6pm!
Recognized as “The World's Largest Music Festival,” Summerfest presented by American Family Insurance in Milwaukee Wisconsin hosts over 800 bands and 900000 fans over 11 days on 11 different stages. Summerfest 2018 will be open Wednesday, June 27 - Sunday, July 1 and Tuesday, July 3 - Sunday, July 8 (Closed July 2) from Noon to Midnight. We are located 2 miles from the front door!
83 locals recommend
Summerfest
639 E Summerfest PlRecognized as “The World's Largest Music Festival,” Summerfest presented by American Family Insurance in Milwaukee Wisconsin hosts over 800 bands and 900000 fans over 11 days on 11 different stages. Summerfest 2018 will be open Wednesday, June 27 - Sunday, July 1 and Tuesday, July 3 - Sunday, July 8 (Closed July 2) from Noon to Midnight. We are located 2 miles from the front door!
This outdoor music venue changes it's wardrobe often. From spring to fall the festival grounds host a cultural festival almost every weekend covering a huge number of different cultures! Irish Fest, Pridefest, Summerfest, Polish Fest, Indian Summer and many many more! Check out: visitmilwaukee.org for a schedule!
90 locals recommend
Henry Maier Festival Park
200 N Harbor DrThis outdoor music venue changes it's wardrobe often. From spring to fall the festival grounds host a cultural festival almost every weekend covering a huge number of different cultures! Irish Fest, Pridefest, Summerfest, Polish Fest, Indian Summer and many many more! Check out: visitmilwaukee.org for a schedule!
Nine Below offers you a chance to forge your own course. . . nine feet underground. And as proud citizens of the fair Brew City, there is one more element that is of the utmost importance: a fully-stocked bar. This is Wisconsin after all.
Located in the heart of Milwaukee's East Side, we're ready to help you make your next date night, bachelor party, or corporate event a hole-in-one. Welcome to the world's first indoor, underground Maker's Golf Tavern.
Nine Below
1905 E North AveNine Below offers you a chance to forge your own course. . . nine feet underground. And as proud citizens of the fair Brew City, there is one more element that is of the utmost importance: a fully-stocked bar. This is Wisconsin after all.
Located in the heart of Milwaukee's East Side, we're ready to help you make your next date night, bachelor party, or corporate event a hole-in-one. Welcome to the world's first indoor, underground Maker's Golf Tavern.
Drinks & Nightlife
This bar is the local women's bar. It has dj's, live music and a very milwaukee bar-vibe! The t-shirt is also a collectible...
Walker's Pint
818 S 2nd StThis bar is the local women's bar. It has dj's, live music and a very milwaukee bar-vibe! The t-shirt is also a collectible...
The Eastside of Milwaukee's most famous classic cocktail lounge, Von Trier is open for your enjoyment seven days a week, from 4:00 pm to 2:00 am, Tuesday through Thursday, and from 3:00 pm to 2:30 am Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Located at the heart of the Eastside District on the corner of North Avenue and Farwell Avenus. Stop in for a hot drink, glass of wine or try one of our draft and bottle beer selections. Cheers!
27 locals recommend
Von Trier
2235 N Farwell AveThe Eastside of Milwaukee's most famous classic cocktail lounge, Von Trier is open for your enjoyment seven days a week, from 4:00 pm to 2:00 am, Tuesday through Thursday, and from 3:00 pm to 2:30 am Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Located at the heart of the Eastside District on the corner of North Avenue and Farwell Avenus. Stop in for a hot drink, glass of wine or try one of our draft and bottle beer selections. Cheers!
One of Milwaukee's oldest Gay bars. Welcoming to all LGBT people. Great to stop in for a drink. Check out their website for events and specials!
This Is It
418 E Wells StOne of Milwaukee's oldest Gay bars. Welcoming to all LGBT people. Great to stop in for a drink. Check out their website for events and specials!
Arts & Culture
The Milwaukee Art Museum collects and preserves art, presenting it to the community as a vital source of inspiration and education. Constantly changing its exhibits, there is always a reason to go spend an afternoon here!
398 locals recommend
Milwaukee Art Museum
700 N Art Museum DrThe Milwaukee Art Museum collects and preserves art, presenting it to the community as a vital source of inspiration and education. Constantly changing its exhibits, there is always a reason to go spend an afternoon here!
Sightseeing
The Bronze Fonz is a public artwork by American artist Gerald P. Sawyer, located on the Milwaukee Riverwalk in downtown Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The Bronze Fonz depicts Henry Winkler as "The Fonz," a character in the television series Happy Days, which was set in Milwaukee. Taking a selfie with The Fonz in always a great subject of conversation with friends and family!
34 locals recommend
Bronze Fonz
North Riverwalk WayThe Bronze Fonz is a public artwork by American artist Gerald P. Sawyer, located on the Milwaukee Riverwalk in downtown Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The Bronze Fonz depicts Henry Winkler as "The Fonz," a character in the television series Happy Days, which was set in Milwaukee. Taking a selfie with The Fonz in always a great subject of conversation with friends and family!
Shopping
This indoor market has everything from groceries and restaurants to touristy momentos and cafes. Fun all the time, any time!
267 locals recommend
Milwaukee Public Market
This indoor market has everything from groceries and restaurants to touristy momentos and cafes. Fun all the time, any time!