Guidebook for Shorewood
Food Scene
Somewhat of a local celebrity coffee company. Also offers food, smoothies, soup and more.
20 abantu bendawo batusa
Colectivo Coffee - Shorewood
4500 N Oakland AveSomewhat of a local celebrity coffee company. Also offers food, smoothies, soup and more.
We love their play area filled with toys and a huge chalkboard, and kids eat for free on Sundays! Who said you can't take children to a fancy restaurant and enjoy it?
13 abantu bendawo batusa
North Star American Bistro
4518 N Oakland AveWe love their play area filled with toys and a huge chalkboard, and kids eat for free on Sundays! Who said you can't take children to a fancy restaurant and enjoy it?
Great place for soups, sandwiches, bakery, and great big windows perfect for gazing out of while having hot chocolate on a snowy day.
19 abantu bendawo batusa
The City Market Cafe & Bakehouse
2205 E Capitol DrGreat place for soups, sandwiches, bakery, and great big windows perfect for gazing out of while having hot chocolate on a snowy day.
Sushi and Asian fusion within walking distance, say no more!
7 abantu bendawo batusa
Nana Asian Fusion & Sushi Bar
4511 N Oakland AveSushi and Asian fusion within walking distance, say no more!
They have pretty good coffee, are open early, and have nice fresh bagels. You can get a good deal on half a dozen or a dozen in a box.
Coffee & Bagels
544 E Ogden AveThey have pretty good coffee, are open early, and have nice fresh bagels. You can get a good deal on half a dozen or a dozen in a box.
The Chocolate Factory
4330 N Oakland AveDelicious ice cream and subs!
Drinks & Nightlife
Staff with authentic accents! They have Amazing shepherd's pie, and homemade pretzels bigger than your head.
19 abantu bendawo batusa
Three Lions Pub
4515 N Oakland AveStaff with authentic accents! They have Amazing shepherd's pie, and homemade pretzels bigger than your head.
Camp Bar Shorewood
4044 N Oakland AveFun Northwoods ambiance, hip and cozy coexisting together
Excellent selection of craft beer and microbrews, conveniently located right in front of the flat!
4417 N Oakland Ave
4417 North Oakland AvenueExcellent selection of craft beer and microbrews, conveniently located right in front of the flat!
An authentic German beer garden on the bank of the Milwaukee river. Gorgeous spot in the summer, right on the bike trail and next to a playground. This is actually an outdoor beer garden, not a bar, but that isn't an option on the dropdown menu. Features Hofbräu Munchen beer. Last call at 9pm.
35 abantu bendawo batusa
Estabrook Beer Garden
4600 Estabrook ParkwayAn authentic German beer garden on the bank of the Milwaukee river. Gorgeous spot in the summer, right on the bike trail and next to a playground. This is actually an outdoor beer garden, not a bar, but that isn't an option on the dropdown menu. Features Hofbräu Munchen beer. Last call at 9pm.
A small, friendly tap room serving mainly craft beer, along with a very small selection of wine and cider. You will find a unique social environment, free from TV screens and full of great conversation.
23 abantu bendawo batusa
Draft & Vessel
4417 N Oakland AveA small, friendly tap room serving mainly craft beer, along with a very small selection of wine and cider. You will find a unique social environment, free from TV screens and full of great conversation.
A nice bar with a small but very delicious menu. They stop serving food around 9pm.
23 abantu bendawo batusa
Cloud Red
4488 N Oakland AveA nice bar with a small but very delicious menu. They stop serving food around 9pm.
Everything Else
Atwater Park
4000 N Lake DrNice little beach and playground
Fulfills any drug store needs you may have, and has a pharmacy, just walk on over
56 abantu bendawo batusa
Walgreens
1400 E Brady StFulfills any drug store needs you may have, and has a pharmacy, just walk on over
Just a block north of the flat, there is a Zipcar station, if you don't have a car and need one
4450 N Oakland Ave
4450 North Oakland AvenueJust a block north of the flat, there is a Zipcar station, if you don't have a car and need one
Sundays 10am-1pm, June - October. Located in the Atwater elementary school parking lot.
Atwater Elementary School
2100 E Capitol DrSundays 10am-1pm, June - October. Located in the Atwater elementary school parking lot.
Entertainment & Activities
iPic Bayshore
5800 N Bayshore DrIconic Milwaukee movie theatre, try sprinkling nutritional yeast on your popcorn, it's delicious!
69 abantu bendawo batusa
Oriental Theater
2230 N Farwell AveIconic Milwaukee movie theatre, try sprinkling nutritional yeast on your popcorn, it's delicious!
Fox Bay Cinema Grill
334 E Silver Spring DrDine-in movie theatre
Essentials
This grocery store is huge, and features fresh made sushi, an oyster bar, a smoothie counter, pizza, on demand grilled meat / barbq, gelato, fresh orange juice station, fresh guacamole station, make-your-own-granola station, a Starbucks, and all of the regular grocery items. Whew! It's easier to walk to this behemoth than drive, as it's only a few blocks away, and the parking lot is often full.
87 abantu bendawo batusa
Metro Market
1123 N Van Buren StThis grocery store is huge, and features fresh made sushi, an oyster bar, a smoothie counter, pizza, on demand grilled meat / barbq, gelato, fresh orange juice station, fresh guacamole station, make-your-own-granola station, a Starbucks, and all of the regular grocery items. Whew! It's easier to walk to this behemoth than drive, as it's only a few blocks away, and the parking lot is often full.
Parks & Nature
Features a riverwalk, disc golf course, dog park, playgrounds, and hiking trails.
18 abantu bendawo batusa
Estabrook Park
Features a riverwalk, disc golf course, dog park, playgrounds, and hiking trails.
Shopping
An "outdoor" mall, with one area that is a traditional indoor mall setup. In the center of the mall, there is an outdoor grass area with a stage and water fountain that kids play in all summer, with towels available.
76 abantu bendawo batusa
Bayshore
5800 N Bayshore DrAn "outdoor" mall, with one area that is a traditional indoor mall setup. In the center of the mall, there is an outdoor grass area with a stage and water fountain that kids play in all summer, with towels available.