Liz's Guidebook
Bars/Breweries
Nomad World Pub
1401 E Brady StGreat hang out for viewing soccer games & night life.
Perfect hangout spot on the Milwaukee River. Best cheese curds in the city in our WI humble opinion :) take a brewery tour for some history about the area & laughs from some local comedians!
224 abantu bendawo batusa
Lakefront Brewery
1872 N Commerce StPerfect hangout spot on the Milwaukee River. Best cheese curds in the city in our WI humble opinion :) take a brewery tour for some history about the area & laughs from some local comedians!
Tasty food & delicious beer. A short walk to this super fun place!
15 abantu bendawo batusa
Hacienda Beer Co North Ave Taproom
2018 E North AveTasty food & delicious beer. A short walk to this super fun place!
Amazing beers!! This local brewery has some terrific combinations of beer and is one of our favorites!
24 abantu bendawo batusa
Eagle Park Brewing Company
823 E Hamilton StAmazing beers!! This local brewery has some terrific combinations of beer and is one of our favorites!
Check out this top floor bar for amazing sites of MKE & Lake Michigan. Gorgeous views day or night!
28 abantu bendawo batusa
Blu
424 E Wisconsin AveCheck out this top floor bar for amazing sites of MKE & Lake Michigan. Gorgeous views day or night!
Sip on a cocktail right on the Milwaukee River. The patio is a perfect hangout spot for summer time
49 abantu bendawo batusa
Boone & Crockett
818 S Water StSip on a cocktail right on the Milwaukee River. The patio is a perfect hangout spot for summer time
A hidden gem in the city & it will make you feel like you’re on a tropical island. Enjoy seafood with a fresh cocktail!
33 abantu bendawo batusa
Barnacle Bud's
1955 S Hilbert StA hidden gem in the city & it will make you feel like you’re on a tropical island. Enjoy seafood with a fresh cocktail!
Looking for a variety of beer options? This is a great place to go!
40 abantu bendawo batusa
Sugar Maple
441 E Lincoln AveLooking for a variety of beer options? This is a great place to go!
Tons of variety for beer options & they put on two street festivals per year with life music!
47 abantu bendawo batusa
Burnhearts
2599 S Logan AveTons of variety for beer options & they put on two street festivals per year with life music!
Delicious food and the beer is flavor packed!
32 abantu bendawo batusa
MobCraft Beer Brewery and Taproom
505 S 5th StDelicious food and the beer is flavor packed!
A hopping place on the weekends & if you’re looking for some on point pub food, this is the spot!
24 abantu bendawo batusa
Steny's Tavern & Grill
800 S 2nd StA hopping place on the weekends & if you’re looking for some on point pub food, this is the spot!
We love Indeed for its support for being local! They often host fundraiser events, board game events, pop up markets & free workout classes! The pistachio cream ale a perfect beer in any season.
14 abantu bendawo batusa
Indeed Brewing Company
530 S 2nd StWe love Indeed for its support for being local! They often host fundraiser events, board game events, pop up markets & free workout classes! The pistachio cream ale a perfect beer in any season.
A great beer location! We love Central Waters for the location, atmosphere and the delicious beers.
Central Waters Brewing Co.
1037 West Juneau AvenueA great beer location! We love Central Waters for the location, atmosphere and the delicious beers.
A long time volleyball sponsor for Liz’s volleyball team, this unique, hand crafted tap room is any beer lovers dream for beer tasting!
23 abantu bendawo batusa
Draft & Vessel
4417 N Oakland AveA long time volleyball sponsor for Liz’s volleyball team, this unique, hand crafted tap room is any beer lovers dream for beer tasting!
A brewery and coffee roasters focused on keeping it local. A little drive from our Airbnb but 100% worth it to drink their beer & coffee!
26 abantu bendawo batusa
Vennture Brew Co
5519 W North AveA brewery and coffee roasters focused on keeping it local. A little drive from our Airbnb but 100% worth it to drink their beer & coffee!
Coffee
Adorable coffee shop along the lake. Perfect for grabbing a drink & walking along Lake Michigan!
101 abantu bendawo batusa
Colectivo Coffee Lakefront
1701 N Lincoln Memorial DrAdorable coffee shop along the lake. Perfect for grabbing a drink & walking along Lake Michigan!
Delicious coffee and the best wait staff! You are sure to be greeted with a friendly, warm barista & a delicious cup of coffee
34 abantu bendawo batusa
Rochambo Coffee & Tea House
1317 E Brady StDelicious coffee and the best wait staff! You are sure to be greeted with a friendly, warm barista & a delicious cup of coffee
Can this place be any more adorable? We love the coffee and the atmosphere at this coffee house.
Fairgrounds Coffee and Tea
916 E State StCan this place be any more adorable? We love the coffee and the atmosphere at this coffee house.
The Daily Bird
818 E Center StYUM! The espresso/coffee here is perfect :)
A brewery and coffee roasters focused on keeping it local. A little drive from our Airbnb but 100% worth it to drink their beer & coffee!
26 abantu bendawo batusa
Vennture Brew Co
5519 W North AveA brewery and coffee roasters focused on keeping it local. A little drive from our Airbnb but 100% worth it to drink their beer & coffee!
Food
Perfect hangout for getting different types of foods all in one spot.
13 abantu bendawo batusa
Crossroads Collective
2238 N Farwell AvePerfect hangout for getting different types of foods all in one spot.
One of our absolute favorite farm to table restaurants! This is perfect for a date night or a fun food experience. From the wait staff to the unique flavors on the menu, this place will not disappoint!
25 abantu bendawo batusa
Morel
430 S 2nd StOne of our absolute favorite farm to table restaurants! This is perfect for a date night or a fun food experience. From the wait staff to the unique flavors on the menu, this place will not disappoint!
Milwaukee Public Market
Perfect hang out for food, drinks & shopping
Rice N Roll Bistro
1952 N Farwell AveA bursting menu of sushi options & one of our favorites!
Blue Star Cafe
1619 N Farwell AveA quick stop for delicious East African bites!
A perfect place for late night pizza. Ians is well known for its Mac n Cheese pizza!
26 abantu bendawo batusa
Ian's Pizza MKE North Ave
2035 East North AvenueA perfect place for late night pizza. Ians is well known for its Mac n Cheese pizza!
LOVE this pizza spot! Adorable decor & unique pizza flavors. Return of the Mac is our favorite!
Flourchild Pizza
722 North Milwaukee StreetLOVE this pizza spot! Adorable decor & unique pizza flavors. Return of the Mac is our favorite!
One of the best and delicious brunch spots! Charming atmosphere & great service!
22 abantu bendawo batusa
Sweet Diner
239 E Chicago StOne of the best and delicious brunch spots! Charming atmosphere & great service!
A perfect farm to table restaurant that will give you unique flavors! Love this spot for a date night or a flavor blast meal.
38 abantu bendawo batusa
La Merenda
125 East National AvenueA perfect farm to table restaurant that will give you unique flavors! Love this spot for a date night or a flavor blast meal.
Allie Boy’s Bagelry & Luncheonette
135 E National AveFresh made bagels with delicious toppings.
A Serbian meal experience. This place is small but delicious! Be sure to make a reso if going on the weekends.
23 abantu bendawo batusa
Three Brothers
2414 S St Clair StA Serbian meal experience. This place is small but delicious! Be sure to make a reso if going on the weekends.
A charming place for dinner & drinks. Unique menus for both! They often have themed events happening too which makes for a creative atmosphere
10 abantu bendawo batusa
Hotel Madrid
600 S 6th StA charming place for dinner & drinks. Unique menus for both! They often have themed events happening too which makes for a creative atmosphere
Zócalo Food Park
636 S 6th StFun place for food truck options
Odd Duck is a fun date night with a farm to table menu & uniquely flavored cocktails!
91 abantu bendawo batusa
Odd Duck
939 S Kinnickinnic AveOdd Duck is a fun date night with a farm to table menu & uniquely flavored cocktails!
Sandwiches are one of our favorite foods and this place will knock any other sandwich out of the park! We LOVE Riley’s!
Riley's Sandwich Co.
4473 North Oakland AvenueSandwiches are one of our favorite foods and this place will knock any other sandwich out of the park! We LOVE Riley’s!
Groceries
Whole Foods Market
2305 N Prospect AveShort walk to get any grocery items.
Fresh Thyme Farmers Market
470 E Pleasant StQuick walk or drive to get any groceries
Quick walk to get any food items. We love B&B for its local feel and co-op vibes. They have a small restaurant, a fresh food deli & an adorable shop for gifts!
52 abantu bendawo batusa
Beans & Barley
1901 E North AveQuick walk to get any food items. We love B&B for its local feel and co-op vibes. They have a small restaurant, a fresh food deli & an adorable shop for gifts!
This is a super fun grocery/deli spot to check out for all Italian goodies. The deli has amazing eats too!
58 abantu bendawo batusa
Glorioso's Italian Market
1011 E Brady StThis is a super fun grocery/deli spot to check out for all Italian goodies. The deli has amazing eats too!
Zero waste grocery store that I love to visit & get fresh ideas on reducing waste while getting local dried goods!
The Glass Pantry
1039 S 5th StZero waste grocery store that I love to visit & get fresh ideas on reducing waste while getting local dried goods!
Sightseeing
We love walking along Bradford Beach &playing pick up volleyball 🏐
9 abantu bendawo batusa
Bradford Beach
2400 North Lincoln Memorial DriveWe love walking along Bradford Beach &playing pick up volleyball 🏐
A fun hangout for checking out the downtown area & most importantly, cheering on the Bucks!
17 abantu bendawo batusa
Deer District
1134 Vel R. Phillips AveA fun hangout for checking out the downtown area & most importantly, cheering on the Bucks!
We love walking through this park for calm stroll any time of the day
47 abantu bendawo batusa
Lake Park
2975 N Lake Park RdWe love walking through this park for calm stroll any time of the day
Golfing
A short, free par 3 course that is a neat spot for golfing. We love this spot being so close to home and when we just need a quick golf fix :)
47 abantu bendawo batusa
Lake Park
2975 N Lake Park RdA short, free par 3 course that is a neat spot for golfing. We love this spot being so close to home and when we just need a quick golf fix :)
Whitnall Park Golf Course
6751 S 92nd StA well kept golf course with challenging holes
A great place to get golfing reps in. Nothing overly challenging and makes for an easy golf experience.
Currie Golf Course
Currie Golf CourseA great place to get golfing reps in. Nothing overly challenging and makes for an easy golf experience.
Highly suggested golf course for its challenging holes and gorgeous views (especially in fall time)
New Berlin Hills Golf Course
13175 W Graham StHighly suggested golf course for its challenging holes and gorgeous views (especially in fall time)
Zimmermann’s Kettle Hills Golf Course is a full service 45-hole golf facility located in the Holy Hill area. Enjoy Wisconsin golf while surrounded by scenic wooded natural terrain.
Kettle Hills Golf Course
3375 WI-167Zimmermann’s Kettle Hills Golf Course is a full service 45-hole golf facility located in the Holy Hill area. Enjoy Wisconsin golf while surrounded by scenic wooded natural terrain.
Neighborhoods
Bay View
Great spot for restaurants, lake views, bars and hang outs!
Wauwatosa
A warm, family friendly neighborhood!