Guidebook for Milwaukee
Food Scene
Cozy cafe & bar serving comfort food (both bacon-infused & vegetarian) plus craft brews & wine.
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Comet Cafe
1947 N Farwell AveCozy cafe & bar serving comfort food (both bacon-infused & vegetarian) plus craft brews & wine.
Cozy, dimly lit wine bar serving creative New American small plates & a long list of vintages.
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Balzac
1716 N Arlington PlCozy, dimly lit wine bar serving creative New American small plates & a long list of vintages.
Sanford is widely regarded as one of the best restaraunts in the Midwest, earning accolades from Bon Appétit, Gourmet, Food & Wine, Esquire, Wine Spectator, Zagat Guide, AAA and Best Chef: Midwest from the James Beard Foundation. Not cheap, but well worth it for special occasions.
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Sanford
1547 N Jackson StSanford is widely regarded as one of the best restaraunts in the Midwest, earning accolades from Bon Appétit, Gourmet, Food & Wine, Esquire, Wine Spectator, Zagat Guide, AAA and Best Chef: Midwest from the James Beard Foundation. Not cheap, but well worth it for special occasions.
Around the corner from my house, you'll find this intimate, upscale restaurant presenting innovative New American fare including a rotating tasting menu. Make sure you have a reservation! It's hard to get in.
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Ardent
1751 N Farwell AveAround the corner from my house, you'll find this intimate, upscale restaurant presenting innovative New American fare including a rotating tasting menu. Make sure you have a reservation! It's hard to get in.
Good margaritas and tacos, located right on the river, which make for a nice meal on their outdoor patio.
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BelAir Cantina
1935 N Water StGood margaritas and tacos, located right on the river, which make for a nice meal on their outdoor patio.
Casual, family-owned spot serving thin-crust pizza, pasta & other Italian fare since 1954. Nothing fancy, but classic Milwaukee place.
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Zaffiro's Pizza & Bar
1724 N Farwell AveCasual, family-owned spot serving thin-crust pizza, pasta & other Italian fare since 1954. Nothing fancy, but classic Milwaukee place.
If you love authentic hole in the wall places this one is for you. Great food, giant portions, zero ambiance.
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EE-Sane Thai-Lao Cuisine
1806 N Farwell AveIf you love authentic hole in the wall places this one is for you. Great food, giant portions, zero ambiance.
Excellent food, friendly staff, farm to table fresh food, very trendy atmosphere. Highly recommend for brunch.
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Simple Cafe Milwaukee
2124 N Farwell AveExcellent food, friendly staff, farm to table fresh food, very trendy atmosphere. Highly recommend for brunch.
Tiny, colorful eatery serving locally sourced Mexican fare with many vegan options plus margaritas.
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Café Corazón
3129 N Bremen StTiny, colorful eatery serving locally sourced Mexican fare with many vegan options plus margaritas.
Longtime spot offering a cheerful cafe with breakfast & sandwiches, plus a deli & organic grocery.
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Beans & Barley
1901 E North AveLongtime spot offering a cheerful cafe with breakfast & sandwiches, plus a deli & organic grocery.
Decent pub food and Bloody Mary's make this a good backup if you: want breakfast/brunch and can't get into Comet; or want to watch soccer and the Nomad is packed. Personally, I prefer to watch soccer here as it's not as crazy.
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Red Lion Pub
1850 N Water StDecent pub food and Bloody Mary's make this a good backup if you: want breakfast/brunch and can't get into Comet; or want to watch soccer and the Nomad is packed. Personally, I prefer to watch soccer here as it's not as crazy.
Take a nice walk down to Colectivo near the lakefront. Sit outside in the summer.
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Colectivo Coffee Lakefront
1701 N Lincoln Memorial DrTake a nice walk down to Colectivo near the lakefront. Sit outside in the summer.
My favorite restaurant in the city. Great food (mostly local/small plate/farm to table fare), but also a really low key, welcoming vibe.
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La Merenda
125 East National AvenueMy favorite restaurant in the city. Great food (mostly local/small plate/farm to table fare), but also a really low key, welcoming vibe.
One of the best restaurants in the city. Make sure you get a reservation.
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Odd Duck
939 S Kinnickinnic AveOne of the best restaurants in the city. Make sure you get a reservation.
Kind of loud in the main room, so I usually request to sit in the bar area, but the food is amazing. Great drinks also.
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Braise Restaurant & Culinary School
1101 S 2nd StKind of loud in the main room, so I usually request to sit in the bar area, but the food is amazing. Great drinks also.
One of the best places to eat if you are down in Bayview, with really great cocktails and good food and ambience.
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Goodkind
2457 S Wentworth AveOne of the best places to eat if you are down in Bayview, with really great cocktails and good food and ambience.
Good brunch/breakfast place. Usually easy to find a seat on the patio, which is like stepping back in time, and you almost forget you're near the heart of downtown. The cafe counter is good and classic/old-fashioned diner (you'll want to order some apple pie). The food is good, and the coffee is strong. Prices fair.
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The Plaza Hotel Milwaukee
1007 N Cass StGood brunch/breakfast place. Usually easy to find a seat on the patio, which is like stepping back in time, and you almost forget you're near the heart of downtown. The cafe counter is good and classic/old-fashioned diner (you'll want to order some apple pie). The food is good, and the coffee is strong. Prices fair.
An amazing breakfast-oriented restaurant. As the name implies, Engine Company 3 restaurant is located in a restored fire station: old plank floors, exposed brick and red painted metal work. Great vibe. The restaurant serves locally sourced entrees with an international twist.
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Engine Company No. 3
217 W National AveAn amazing breakfast-oriented restaurant. As the name implies, Engine Company 3 restaurant is located in a restored fire station: old plank floors, exposed brick and red painted metal work. Great vibe. The restaurant serves locally sourced entrees with an international twist.
This old-school Italian bakery is a fun place - a large selection of italian cookies and some additional favorites. They also have a variety of Italian meats.
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Peter Sciortino's Bakery
1101 E Brady StThis old-school Italian bakery is a fun place - a large selection of italian cookies and some additional favorites. They also have a variety of Italian meats.
Best take-out food on Brady is this Greek place, which also has some nice vegetarian options.
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Apollo Cafe
1310 E Brady StBest take-out food on Brady is this Greek place, which also has some nice vegetarian options.
Funky hangout using locally roasted organic beans & loose-leaf brews with juices, snacks & booze.
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Rochambo Coffee & Tea House
1317 E Brady StFunky hangout using locally roasted organic beans & loose-leaf brews with juices, snacks & booze.
Easygoing coffeehouse offering sandwiches & other cafe fare, including vegetarian & vegan items.
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Brewed Cafe
1208 E Brady StEasygoing coffeehouse offering sandwiches & other cafe fare, including vegetarian & vegan items.
Great place for a quick carry out hot dog. If you are vegetarian, they'll substitute any of their meat hot dogs with a veggie dog if you ask.
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The Dogg Haus
1433 E Brady StGreat place for a quick carry out hot dog. If you are vegetarian, they'll substitute any of their meat hot dogs with a veggie dog if you ask.
For the more adventurous traveller, here's some really good Ethiopian food close by. Admittedly not too great on the ambience. Good vegetarian options.
Ethiopian Cottage Restaurant
1824 N Farwell AveFor the more adventurous traveller, here's some really good Ethiopian food close by. Admittedly not too great on the ambience. Good vegetarian options.
You will find this Milwaukee institution down in Bayview, south of downtown. In this old, midwestern bar you will find some amazing and authentic Serbian cuisine and hospitality. Stuffed grape leaves, goat cheese, roasted lamb, duck, etc.
Bring friends and be prepared to spend most of the evening, as the food is cooked to order, and it takes a while. But it's well worth it.
Warning, CASH ONLY and would probably be rough on your vegan friends.
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Three Brothers
2414 S St Clair StYou will find this Milwaukee institution down in Bayview, south of downtown. In this old, midwestern bar you will find some amazing and authentic Serbian cuisine and hospitality. Stuffed grape leaves, goat cheese, roasted lamb, duck, etc.
Bring friends and be prepared to spend most of the evening, as the food is cooked to order, and it takes a while. But it's well worth it.
Warning, CASH ONLY and would probably be rough on your vegan friends.
Good Asian-fusion (Thai and Sushi) place on Brady. I usually only do carry-out here, but they also have a nice little seating section if you are a small group and want to dine there.
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Thai-namite
932 E Brady StGood Asian-fusion (Thai and Sushi) place on Brady. I usually only do carry-out here, but they also have a nice little seating section if you are a small group and want to dine there.
Sleek, modern Japanese restaurant/cocktail spot putting spins on sushi & Pan-Asian small plates. Really good, and more upscale/suitable for a night out, than Rice N Roll or Thai-Namite.
Kanpai Izakaya
408 E Chicago StSleek, modern Japanese restaurant/cocktail spot putting spins on sushi & Pan-Asian small plates. Really good, and more upscale/suitable for a night out, than Rice N Roll or Thai-Namite.
Good pizza and other Italian fare in the Downer area. Great for eating before or after a movie at the Downer Theater.
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Pizza Man Milwaukee
2060 N Downer AveGood pizza and other Italian fare in the Downer area. Great for eating before or after a movie at the Downer Theater.
Great atmosphere along with the spectacular views of Lake Michigan make for a wonderful meal.
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Bartolotta's Lake Park Bistro
3133 E Newberry BlvdGreat atmosphere along with the spectacular views of Lake Michigan make for a wonderful meal.
This East side Milwaukee staple has pretty good Indian food and close by. Popular and always full, if you looking for authentic dishes with no compromise on spice levels this might not be your best choice.
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Maharaja
1550 N Farwell AveThis East side Milwaukee staple has pretty good Indian food and close by. Popular and always full, if you looking for authentic dishes with no compromise on spice levels this might not be your best choice.
Casual riverfront joint serving oysters, BBQ & Bloody Marys in a beach-style shack with a patio. Off the beaten path!
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Barnacle Bud's
1955 S Hilbert StCasual riverfront joint serving oysters, BBQ & Bloody Marys in a beach-style shack with a patio. Off the beaten path!
A varied and inventive ice cream selection in the Walker's Point area, with discounts for people wearing bike helmets and compostable spoons. Delicious, local, and eco-friendly.
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Purple Door Ice Cream
205 S 2nd StA varied and inventive ice cream selection in the Walker's Point area, with discounts for people wearing bike helmets and compostable spoons. Delicious, local, and eco-friendly.
I haven't been here yet but everyone says it's great. Totally vegan!!! And really cute little place very near my house.
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Strange Town
2101 N Prospect AveI haven't been here yet but everyone says it's great. Totally vegan!!! And really cute little place very near my house.
Essentials
Koppa's is a small, corner convenience store and deli, with a sandwich den, grocery with graffiti, and a random assortment of food stuffs and booze, and of course, an old atari system. This place is like a blast from the still hip past.
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Koppa's Fulbeli Deli
1940 N Farwell AveKoppa's is a small, corner convenience store and deli, with a sandwich den, grocery with graffiti, and a random assortment of food stuffs and booze, and of course, an old atari system. This place is like a blast from the still hip past.
Glorioso's is everything you'd want in a specialty market. Italian meats, deli, cheeses, baked goods, dry goods, wine, spirits... and deli sandwiches and salads they make to order. The Italian desserts are amazing.
If you like the "Old World" style of market shopping, going to Glorioso's is a delicious step back in time, but they've kept it up so it doesn't feel like an anachronism. Truly outstanding!
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Glorioso's Italian Market
1011 E Brady StGlorioso's is everything you'd want in a specialty market. Italian meats, deli, cheeses, baked goods, dry goods, wine, spirits... and deli sandwiches and salads they make to order. The Italian desserts are amazing.
If you like the "Old World" style of market shopping, going to Glorioso's is a delicious step back in time, but they've kept it up so it doesn't feel like an anachronism. Truly outstanding!
Nothing needs to be said about Whole Foods, except that there is one a few blocks away, on Prospect and North.
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Whole Foods Market
2305 N Prospect AveNothing needs to be said about Whole Foods, except that there is one a few blocks away, on Prospect and North.
Good natural foods grocery store, not too far away by car.
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Outpost Natural Foods - Milwaukee
100 E Capitol DrGood natural foods grocery store, not too far away by car.
Snap Fitness
1815 N Farwell AveIf you are a member, there is a Snap Fitness around the corner.
There's a hospital (and emergency room) just a few blocks northeast, on North between Lake and Prospect.
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Ascension Columbia St. Mary's Hospital Milwaukee
2301 N Lake DrThere's a hospital (and emergency room) just a few blocks northeast, on North between Lake and Prospect.
3.59 Cleaners
1800 N Farwell AveAffordable and quick turnaround (same day service).
Parks & Nature
Blocks away from my house you can connect with the Oak Leaf Trail -- the jewel in the crown of Milwaukee County's extensive trail system. You can catch the trail either at Brady St. & Prospect Ave (where you will find a Bublr Bike Rental stand), or at Oakland Ave. and North Ave (which is what I prefer -- less traffic getting there).
The trail meanders more than 115 miles in and around the city of Milwaukee on a changing terrain of flat rural plains and hilly city streets. Nearly a quarter of the trail hugs the beautiful shores of Lake Michigan.
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Oak Leaf Trail
Oak Leaf TrailBlocks away from my house you can connect with the Oak Leaf Trail -- the jewel in the crown of Milwaukee County's extensive trail system. You can catch the trail either at Brady St. & Prospect Ave (where you will find a Bublr Bike Rental stand), or at Oakland Ave. and North Ave (which is what I prefer -- less traffic getting there).
The trail meanders more than 115 miles in and around the city of Milwaukee on a changing terrain of flat rural plains and hilly city streets. Nearly a quarter of the trail hugs the beautiful shores of Lake Michigan.
Large public beach featuring yoga & crossfit classes, cabana rentals & beach volleyball courts. If you like tropical drinks with your beach trip, check out the Bradford Beach Tiki Bar -- supposedly the only Tiki Bar on the great lakes.
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Bradford Beach
2400 N Lincoln Memorial DrLarge public beach featuring yoga & crossfit classes, cabana rentals & beach volleyball courts. If you like tropical drinks with your beach trip, check out the Bradford Beach Tiki Bar -- supposedly the only Tiki Bar on the great lakes.
Pretty cool place, just off the Oak Leaf Trail. You can get a membership cheap and enjoy classes and rent show shoes, kayaks, etc. Not all equipment is reservable, but call to check because predictably kayaks are popular on summer weekends and snowshoes and skis during winter. You won't believe you are in a city.
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Urban Ecology Center at Riverside Park
1500 E Park PlPretty cool place, just off the Oak Leaf Trail. You can get a membership cheap and enjoy classes and rent show shoes, kayaks, etc. Not all equipment is reservable, but call to check because predictably kayaks are popular on summer weekends and snowshoes and skis during winter. You won't believe you are in a city.
There are beer gardens at several Milwaukee County Parks, but this is my favorite. Bike the Oak Leaf Trail down to Hubbard Park (just a couple of miles north of our house) and enjoy a tall frosty out in nature. It's a pretty unforgettable experience on a moonlit night, or during a Packer night game (when they project the game on a big screen out in the woods).
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Hubbard Park Beer Garden
3565 N Morris BlvdThere are beer gardens at several Milwaukee County Parks, but this is my favorite. Bike the Oak Leaf Trail down to Hubbard Park (just a couple of miles north of our house) and enjoy a tall frosty out in nature. It's a pretty unforgettable experience on a moonlit night, or during a Packer night game (when they project the game on a big screen out in the woods).
Take a nice walk to the Milwaukee Art Museum through Veteran's Park, where you can also bike, rollerblade, rent paddleboats, fly kites, watch rugby games, etc.
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Veterans Park
Take a nice walk to the Milwaukee Art Museum through Veteran's Park, where you can also bike, rollerblade, rent paddleboats, fly kites, watch rugby games, etc.
Fun family activity with 18 holes of pitch and putt golf close to town. Honor system to pay when unmanned. Drinks or a meal at Lake Park Bistro caps off a fun day.
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Lake Park
2975 N Lake Park RdFun family activity with 18 holes of pitch and putt golf close to town. Honor system to pay when unmanned. Drinks or a meal at Lake Park Bistro caps off a fun day.
A block from our house you will find Caesar's Park, with an old concrete stairway leading down to the Milwaukee River. Here you'll find trails and a bridge, with oxidized steel handrails and sleek angled lamp posts. The park links condo country to the Brady Street neighborhood. Caesar’s Park is enjoyed by mountain bikers, dog walkers, fishermen, and runners. Warning -- you might come across the occasional drifter, and I wouldn't recommend going there after dark.
Caesar Park
1939 N Warren AveA block from our house you will find Caesar's Park, with an old concrete stairway leading down to the Milwaukee River. Here you'll find trails and a bridge, with oxidized steel handrails and sleek angled lamp posts. The park links condo country to the Brady Street neighborhood. Caesar’s Park is enjoyed by mountain bikers, dog walkers, fishermen, and runners. Warning -- you might come across the occasional drifter, and I wouldn't recommend going there after dark.
Lafayette Hill has good sledding in the winter after a snowfall, and public tennis courts on the north side of the street (but I am not sure if you have to sign up for them or what, as I don't play tennis).
East Lafayette Hill Road
East Lafayette Hill RoadLafayette Hill has good sledding in the winter after a snowfall, and public tennis courts on the north side of the street (but I am not sure if you have to sign up for them or what, as I don't play tennis).
Entertainment & Activities
If you love movies, you will love the atmosphere of this place. There's always a cool selection of indie films that changes pretty regularly. Staff is really nice.
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Oriental Theater
2230 N Farwell AveIf you love movies, you will love the atmosphere of this place. There's always a cool selection of indie films that changes pretty regularly. Staff is really nice.
It's a dive bar, video game arcade and huge bowling alley. What more could you ask for during a trip to Milwaukee?
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Landmark Lanes
2220 N Farwell AveIt's a dive bar, video game arcade and huge bowling alley. What more could you ask for during a trip to Milwaukee?
The Downer is part of the Landmark Theater chain (like the Oriental) and also shows indie-films, generally. The Downer is small, decent projection and screens, and good coffee and popcorn. But nowhere near the experience of the Oriental. Only go here for the movies!
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Landmark Downer Theatre
2589 N Downer AveThe Downer is part of the Landmark Theater chain (like the Oriental) and also shows indie-films, generally. The Downer is small, decent projection and screens, and good coffee and popcorn. But nowhere near the experience of the Oriental. Only go here for the movies!
Koz's looks like your typical dive bar from the exterior but just wait. When you get inside you'll find mini (duck-pin) bowling at it's finest, with teenaged kids from the neighborhood setting up the pins by hand. Keep in mind it's a small establishment with a handful of lanes so you might want to make a reservation. Phone number is (414) 383-0560
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Koz's Mini Bowling
2078 S 7th StKoz's looks like your typical dive bar from the exterior but just wait. When you get inside you'll find mini (duck-pin) bowling at it's finest, with teenaged kids from the neighborhood setting up the pins by hand. Keep in mind it's a small establishment with a handful of lanes so you might want to make a reservation. Phone number is (414) 383-0560
This IMAX dome is perfect for scenic documentaries. The seats are spacious, there is legroom a plenty and purchasing movie tickets at this IMAX scores you a discount on your admission to the adjoining Milwaukee Public Museum.
Parking near the museum is always a challenge, so factor that in when planning your trip to this location.
The Daniel M. Soref Dome Theater & Planetarium
800 W Wells StThis IMAX dome is perfect for scenic documentaries. The seats are spacious, there is legroom a plenty and purchasing movie tickets at this IMAX scores you a discount on your admission to the adjoining Milwaukee Public Museum.
Parking near the museum is always a challenge, so factor that in when planning your trip to this location.
Drinks & Nightlife
Modern brewery with a spacious, industrial-chic taproom offering craft beer & American plates.
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Good City Brewing
2108 N Farwell AveModern brewery with a spacious, industrial-chic taproom offering craft beer & American plates.
A nice pub to get away and sip on a few pints. It's small though so be ready to cram in.
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Nomad World Pub
1401 E Brady StA nice pub to get away and sip on a few pints. It's small though so be ready to cram in.
The brewery tour is a treat - tour guides are funny and you get a free pint glass with your tour and the bar along the Milwaukee River is a great place to enjoy a pint on a nice summer day. If you are in town on a Friday night, go to the fish fry -- it really is a special treat to enjoy this Milwaukee tradition at Lakefront Brewery... large shared tables, live polka bands and strangely for a brewery, (although perhaps not so strange in Milwaukee) quite family friendly.
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Lakefront Brewery
1872 N Commerce StThe brewery tour is a treat - tour guides are funny and you get a free pint glass with your tour and the bar along the Milwaukee River is a great place to enjoy a pint on a nice summer day. If you are in town on a Friday night, go to the fish fry -- it really is a special treat to enjoy this Milwaukee tradition at Lakefront Brewery... large shared tables, live polka bands and strangely for a brewery, (although perhaps not so strange in Milwaukee) quite family friendly.
So many great drinks to choose from at this awesome tiki bar.
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The Foundation Bar
2718 N Bremen StSo many great drinks to choose from at this awesome tiki bar.
Cozy spot featuring German brews & eats in an old-world-style interior with an outdoor seating area.
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Von Trier
2235 N Farwell AveCozy spot featuring German brews & eats in an old-world-style interior with an outdoor seating area.
Kind of a dump, but worth checking out to see who is performing. Lots of up and coming acts and aging hipsters -- last year, for instance, I saw Marshall Crenshaw, Mathew Sweet and Jonathan Richman at Shank.
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Shank Hall
1434 N Farwell AveKind of a dump, but worth checking out to see who is performing. Lots of up and coming acts and aging hipsters -- last year, for instance, I saw Marshall Crenshaw, Mathew Sweet and Jonathan Richman at Shank.
Pretty awesome step back in time. Dark , velvet walls, fish tanks and classic cocktails. No menu -- just give your server some ideas of what you like and leave the rest to the invention of the bartender.
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Bryant's Cocktail Lounge
1579 S 9th StPretty awesome step back in time. Dark , velvet walls, fish tanks and classic cocktails. No menu -- just give your server some ideas of what you like and leave the rest to the invention of the bartender.
Cool music acts come through this cool old theater in a third floor ballroom in downtown Milwaukee.
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Turner Hall Ballroom
1040 Vel R. Phillips AveCool music acts come through this cool old theater in a third floor ballroom in downtown Milwaukee.
You won't think you are in Milwaukee while drinking cocktails with hipsters, trendy business travelers and musicians playing at the nearby Festival Grounds, in this Third Ward bar at the top of the Kimpton Journeyman hotel. Kind of an LA/NYC vibe here.
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The Outsider
310 E Chicago StYou won't think you are in Milwaukee while drinking cocktails with hipsters, trendy business travelers and musicians playing at the nearby Festival Grounds, in this Third Ward bar at the top of the Kimpton Journeyman hotel. Kind of an LA/NYC vibe here.
A classic dive bar with a big heart, Kochanski's is in the middle of nowhere, but it is nonetheless a stalwart spot on the south side. It's got history, as the former Concertina Bar was a landmark.
Live music happens here often, with everything from western swing to polka. The beer is cold (and the selection good) and the atmosphere is warm.
Kochanski's Concertina Beer Hall
1920 S 37th St.A classic dive bar with a big heart, Kochanski's is in the middle of nowhere, but it is nonetheless a stalwart spot on the south side. It's got history, as the former Concertina Bar was a landmark.
Live music happens here often, with everything from western swing to polka. The beer is cold (and the selection good) and the atmosphere is warm.
Welcome to the 1950's at this fantastic piano bar. A hidden GEM near the West end of Brady Street.
Angelo's Piano Lounge
1686 N Van Buren StWelcome to the 1950's at this fantastic piano bar. A hidden GEM near the West end of Brady Street.
Hooligans Milwaukee
2017 E North AveGreat for pub food and football. Walking distance.
Shopping
Lots of unique toys, clothes and other stuff for the kids. Not your run of the mill toy store or clothing store. Think more of the one of a kind finds instead of where to go for the coveted toy of the season.
Little Monsters
2445 N Farwell AveLots of unique toys, clothes and other stuff for the kids. Not your run of the mill toy store or clothing store. Think more of the one of a kind finds instead of where to go for the coveted toy of the season.
Glitzy vintage lamps, random records, leisure suits, retro dresses, kitschy cards, incense and candles, costume jewelry and fabulous sunglasses and buttons and furniture and random awesomeness.
Dragonfly Vintage Goods
1117 E Brady StGlitzy vintage lamps, random records, leisure suits, retro dresses, kitschy cards, incense and candles, costume jewelry and fabulous sunglasses and buttons and furniture and random awesomeness.
A great little bookstore that somehow continues to thrive in the era of e-books. Boswell also holds lots of author events and readings for kids and such, making it an essential stop for any trips to the Downer Ave. area. Stop here before or after a meal at Pizza Man or a movie at the Downer Theater.
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Boswell Book Company
2559 N Downer AveA great little bookstore that somehow continues to thrive in the era of e-books. Boswell also holds lots of author events and readings for kids and such, making it an essential stop for any trips to the Downer Ave. area. Stop here before or after a meal at Pizza Man or a movie at the Downer Theater.
Sprawling and eclectic market / food court, with lots of fun stuff to eat, drink and purchase.
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Milwaukee Public Market
Sprawling and eclectic market / food court, with lots of fun stuff to eat, drink and purchase.
Art's is a fun little hobby shop -- from pool cues, to frisbees, to plastic dinosaurs to fart spray -- Art's has it all.
Art Smart's Dart Mart and Juggling Emporium
1695 N Humboldt AveArt's is a fun little hobby shop -- from pool cues, to frisbees, to plastic dinosaurs to fart spray -- Art's has it all.
MODA3 has has cool clothing for skateboarders, snowboarders, etc. A great supply of shoes, t-shirts, and the like. The guys on the shop floor are very chill, very nice. Good place to check out for hipsters of any age.
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MODA3
320 E Buffalo StMODA3 has has cool clothing for skateboarders, snowboarders, etc. A great supply of shoes, t-shirts, and the like. The guys on the shop floor are very chill, very nice. Good place to check out for hipsters of any age.
If books are your thing, this is possibly the best independent book store in the state. It specializes in small press offerings and poetry. Plan to spend a lot of time browsing for works you can not find elsewhere.
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Woodland Pattern Book Center
720 E Locust StIf books are your thing, this is possibly the best independent book store in the state. It specializes in small press offerings and poetry. Plan to spend a lot of time browsing for works you can not find elsewhere.
Arts & Culture
I've never been there myself, but guests with small kids say it's great.
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Betty Brinn Children's Museum
929 E Wisconsin AveI've never been there myself, but guests with small kids say it's great.
Discovery World has lots to offer families (Grade school and older kids). Set in a beautiful location with a magnificent view of the lake, next to the Milwaukee Art Museum. You can pack a lunch and bring it to eat there or buy food on location.(limited choices). Super place to go on a rainy day with kids.
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Discovery World
500 N Harbor DrDiscovery World has lots to offer families (Grade school and older kids). Set in a beautiful location with a magnificent view of the lake, next to the Milwaukee Art Museum. You can pack a lunch and bring it to eat there or buy food on location.(limited choices). Super place to go on a rainy day with kids.
A nice, spacious, family friendly library with good activities for kids, such as pajama storytimes and playgroups with readings.
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Milwaukee East Library
2320 N Cramer StA nice, spacious, family friendly library with good activities for kids, such as pajama storytimes and playgroups with readings.
The domes were constructed between 1959 and 1967 (The Show Dome, the Tropical Dome, and the Arid Dome), and they contain a vast array of flora that one observer called “a zoo for plants.” First Lady Lady Bird Johnson officially dedicated the Show Dome at its opening ceremony in 1965. A nice place to take kids.
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Mitchell Park Horticultural Conservatory (The Domes)
524 S Layton BlvdThe domes were constructed between 1959 and 1967 (The Show Dome, the Tropical Dome, and the Arid Dome), and they contain a vast array of flora that one observer called “a zoo for plants.” First Lady Lady Bird Johnson officially dedicated the Show Dome at its opening ceremony in 1965. A nice place to take kids.
The Milwaukee Art Museum is one of the largest museums in the country. Check to see if there are any special shows in town, or just go see their impressive collection, with includes one of the largest collections of works by Wisconsin native Georgia O'Keeffe.
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I-Milwaukee Art Museum
700 N Art Museum DrThe Milwaukee Art Museum is one of the largest museums in the country. Check to see if there are any special shows in town, or just go see their impressive collection, with includes one of the largest collections of works by Wisconsin native Georgia O'Keeffe.
It's especially worth the trip if there's a good special exhibit there (and there usually is). If you are so inclined, check out the latest IMAX show (connected in the same building) and / or stroll through the Central Public Library (across the street) after your visit.
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I-Milwaukee Public Museum
800 W Wells StIt's especially worth the trip if there's a good special exhibit there (and there usually is). If you are so inclined, check out the latest IMAX show (connected in the same building) and / or stroll through the Central Public Library (across the street) after your visit.
Green Gallery is tiny, but it consistently puts together exhibitions which are well-considered, showcases a good mix of both Milwaukee-based and out-of-town artists, and is connected to the greater contemporary art world.
The Green Gallery
1500 N Farwell AveGreen Gallery is tiny, but it consistently puts together exhibitions which are well-considered, showcases a good mix of both Milwaukee-based and out-of-town artists, and is connected to the greater contemporary art world.
The Pabst Theater
144 E Wells StOne amazing theater, with great musical acts.