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.
67 locals recommend
Honeypie
2569 S Kinnickinnic AveThe 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.
24 locals recommend
Stone Creek Coffee - Bay View
2266 S Kinnickinnic AveNot 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.
Kopp's Frozen Custard
5373 N Port Washington RdFrozen 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!).
55 locals recommend
The Vanguard
2659 S Kinnickinnic AveCome 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).
49 locals recommend
Boone & Crockett
818 S Water StHappy 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.
32 locals recommend
MobCraft Beer Brewery and Taproom
505 S 5th StThis 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!
224 locals recommend
Lakefront Brewery
1872 N Commerce StHit 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!
Miller Brewery Tour
4251 W State StWhen in Rome...
Lost Valley Cider Co.
408 W Florida StFlights 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.
27 locals recommend
The Outsider
310 E Chicago StTrendy 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.
28 locals recommend
South Shore Terrace
2900 S Shore DrOkay, 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!
163 locals recommend
Bradford Beach
2400 N Lincoln Memorial DrOn 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 TrailIf 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!
398 locals recommend
Milwaukee Art Museum
700 N Art Museum DrYou 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.
22 locals recommend
Koz's Mini Bowling
2078 S 7th StSo 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!
6 locals recommend
Plume
3001 S Kinnickinnic AveMaggie (one of the owners) is amazing. Check out her wide assortment of vintage clothing items in a wide variety of sizes!
URSA
2534 S Kinnickinnic AveThis 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/
11 locals recommend
South Shore Farmers Market
2900 S Shore DrSmall 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
Target
2950 S Chase AveJust 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.
36 locals recommend
G. Groppi Food Market
1441 E Russell AveAwesome corner grocery store with a great meat selection, beer selection, and even a bar if you meander towards the back of the store.