Guidebook for Milwaukee

Molly
Guidebook for Milwaukee

Food Scene

The food is pretty good (specifically the pork fries!), but it's the pie that I can't stay away from. We've literally even done u-turns when we've realized a few seconds too late that we need some pie in our life.
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Honeypie
2569 S Kinnickinnic Ave
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The food is pretty good (specifically the pork fries!), but it's the pie that I can't stay away from. We've literally even done u-turns when we've realized a few seconds too late that we need some pie in our life.
Not nearly as big as the coffee shop across the street (Colectivo), but Stone Creek always gets my vote. Love their interesting takes on iced coffee.
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Stone Creek Coffee - Bay View
2266 S Kinnickinnic Ave
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Not nearly as big as the coffee shop across the street (Colectivo), but Stone Creek always gets my vote. Love their interesting takes on iced coffee.
Frozen custard!!!
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Kopp's Frozen Custard
5373 N Port Washington Rd
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Frozen custard!!!

Drinks & Nightlife

Come for the sausage, stay for the drinks. Honestly, this place has great sausages (even vegan options!), but it's the drinks that keep bringing me back. I love their sangria and the 1000% Guapo (get it while it's still on the menu!).
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The Vanguard
2659 S Kinnickinnic Ave
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Come for the sausage, stay for the drinks. Honestly, this place has great sausages (even vegan options!), but it's the drinks that keep bringing me back. I love their sangria and the 1000% Guapo (get it while it's still on the menu!).
Happy Hour from 5-7PM. That's really all you need to know. $5 house cocktails can't be beat. Go for a blackberry bramble (if you like sweet) or a brandy old fashioned (yummmm). Maybe even hit up the taco truck that is permanently parked in their lot (Taco Moto).
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Boone & Crockett
818 S Water St
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Happy Hour from 5-7PM. That's really all you need to know. $5 house cocktails can't be beat. Go for a blackberry bramble (if you like sweet) or a brandy old fashioned (yummmm). Maybe even hit up the taco truck that is permanently parked in their lot (Taco Moto).
This is what happens when you crowd source your beer production. And it's awesome.
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MobCraft Beer Brewery and Taproom
505 S 5th St
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This is what happens when you crowd source your beer production. And it's awesome.
Hit this place up on a Friday night (if you're willing to fight the crowds) and you'll get a great fish fry. Awesome brewery tour, but buy your tickets in advance!
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Lakefront Brewery
1872 N Commerce St
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Hit this place up on a Friday night (if you're willing to fight the crowds) and you'll get a great fish fry. Awesome brewery tour, but buy your tickets in advance!
When in Rome...
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Miller Brewery Tour
4251 W State St
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When in Rome...
Flights of cider? Count me in!
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Lost Valley Cider Co.
408 W Florida St
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Flights of cider? Count me in!
Trendy rooftop bar in the Third Ward area of the city. Definitely a little higher end than Bay View area bars.
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The Outsider
310 E Chicago St
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Trendy rooftop bar in the Third Ward area of the city. Definitely a little higher end than Bay View area bars.

Parks & Nature

Okay, so it's not quite a "park" but it is on the lake and is our go-to pit stop when we take weekend bike rides. Comfortable beer garden with pretty good eats.
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South Shore Terrace
2900 S Shore Dr
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Okay, so it's not quite a "park" but it is on the lake and is our go-to pit stop when we take weekend bike rides. Comfortable beer garden with pretty good eats.
On a perfect day you might just think you were in California. A sandy beach, volleyball courts, a few tiki bars, and fresh water. Maybe check the water quality before entering, but reading a book in the sand isn't so bad either!
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Bradford Beach
2400 N Lincoln Memorial Dr
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On a perfect day you might just think you were in California. A sandy beach, volleyball courts, a few tiki bars, and fresh water. Maybe check the water quality before entering, but reading a book in the sand isn't so bad either!
If you're looking for a short hike with some interesting views, this might be your best option.
Seven Bridges Trail
Seven Bridges Trail
If you're looking for a short hike with some interesting views, this might be your best option.

Arts & Culture

You can't miss at least seeing the outside of the art museum. If art isn't so much your thing, just check out the exterior architecture. If it is your thing, wander on it!
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I-Milwaukee Art Museum
700 N Art Museum Dr
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You can't miss at least seeing the outside of the art museum. If art isn't so much your thing, just check out the exterior architecture. If it is your thing, wander on it!

Entertainment & Activities

So this place is a total dive bar, but the mini bowling can't be missed. Definitely call ahead for a reservation.
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Koz's Mini Bowling
2078 S 7th St
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So this place is a total dive bar, but the mini bowling can't be missed. Definitely call ahead for a reservation.

Shopping

Maggie (one of the owners) is amazing. Check out her wide assortment of vintage clothing items in a wide variety of sizes!
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Plume
3001 S Kinnickinnic Ave
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Maggie (one of the owners) is amazing. Check out her wide assortment of vintage clothing items in a wide variety of sizes!
This store has got an awesome vibe. Great selection of succulents!
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URSA
2534 S Kinnickinnic Ave
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This store has got an awesome vibe. Great selection of succulents!
Small but awesome farmers market taking place every Saturday morning in the summer through mid-October. Check out the website for dates and more information. https://southshorefarmersmarket.com/
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South Shore Farmers Market
2900 S Shore Dr
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Small but awesome farmers market taking place every Saturday morning in the summer through mid-October. Check out the website for dates and more information. https://southshorefarmersmarket.com/

Essentials

Just in case!
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Target
2950 S Chase Ave
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Just in case!
Awesome corner grocery store with a great meat selection, beer selection, and even a bar if you meander towards the back of the store.
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G. Groppi Food Market
1441 E Russell Ave
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Awesome corner grocery store with a great meat selection, beer selection, and even a bar if you meander towards the back of the store.