Guidebook for Shorewood

Samantha
Guidebook for Shorewood

Food & Drink

There's no shortage of local coffee options. Head to Colectivo in Shorewood, or Stone Creek on Downer - can't go wrong with either. Local food options feature Cloud Red in Shorewood and Sala Modern Sicilian Dining (just a 12 minute walk). We also highlight several food and drink establishments outside of Shorewood and encourage you to explore Milwaukee!
Great local coffee shop, close by. Located near other small businesses. Options to sit outside in summer. You can order ahead through the app.
20 locals recommend
Colectivo Coffee - Shorewood
4500 N Oakland Ave
20 locals recommend
Great local coffee shop, close by. Located near other small businesses. Options to sit outside in summer. You can order ahead through the app.
You can't make reservations, so get there early or get there late- some of the best pasta around. Really intimate and cozy dining area. Very short walk to Company Brewing for drinks afterwards, or a short drive to Art Bar.
46 locals recommend
Centro Cafe
808 E Center St
46 locals recommend
You can't make reservations, so get there early or get there late- some of the best pasta around. Really intimate and cozy dining area. Very short walk to Company Brewing for drinks afterwards, or a short drive to Art Bar.
Part grocery and part small cafe. All food is vegan/vegetarian friendly.
27 locals recommend
Riverwest Co-Op
733 E Clarke St
27 locals recommend
Part grocery and part small cafe. All food is vegan/vegetarian friendly.
Bar/Restaurant serving smaller plates. A locals favorite - usually very busy and seating is first come first serve. Fun drink menu with many unique choices and N/A options as well!
23 locals recommend
Cloud Red
4488 N Oakland Ave
23 locals recommend
Bar/Restaurant serving smaller plates. A locals favorite - usually very busy and seating is first come first serve. Fun drink menu with many unique choices and N/A options as well!
Delicious sausages! Vegan and vegetarian friendly, as well as tons of meat options!
55 locals recommend
The Vanguard
2659 S Kinnickinnic Ave
55 locals recommend
Delicious sausages! Vegan and vegetarian friendly, as well as tons of meat options!
Described as a "quirky american eatery" Odd Duck will not disappoint. Warm atmosphere and great food- small plates.
91 locals recommend
Odd Duck
939 S Kinnickinnic Ave
91 locals recommend
Described as a "quirky american eatery" Odd Duck will not disappoint. Warm atmosphere and great food- small plates.
Quick and great thai food! The atmosphere isn't top notch but the food is!
10 locals recommend
EE-Sane Thai-Lao Cuisine
1806 N Farwell Ave
10 locals recommend
Quick and great thai food! The atmosphere isn't top notch but the food is!
Great cafe menu features many seasonal and original drink options. Their food menu highlights breakfast and lunch. Option to order at the outdoor window - pet friendly!
19 locals recommend
Stone Creek Coffee - Downer Cafe & Kitchen
2650 N Downer Ave
19 locals recommend
Great cafe menu features many seasonal and original drink options. Their food menu highlights breakfast and lunch. Option to order at the outdoor window - pet friendly!
Cafe Hollander will check the boxes for your whole group. Options for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Sit outside or inside!
46 locals recommend
Café Hollander - Downer
2608 N Downer Ave
46 locals recommend
Cafe Hollander will check the boxes for your whole group. Options for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Sit outside or inside!
11 locals recommend
SALA - Modern Sicilian Dining
2613 E Hampshire St
11 locals recommend
Warm, family-owned spot featuring breakfast, lunch, coffee & cocktails plus a curated retail space (Orange and Blue) - you definitely don't want to miss this place!
32 locals recommend
Uncle Wolfie's Breakfast Tavern
234 E Vine St
32 locals recommend
Warm, family-owned spot featuring breakfast, lunch, coffee & cocktails plus a curated retail space (Orange and Blue) - you definitely don't want to miss this place!
Local taco joint. Good specials on Tuesdays and Thursdays. A mile down the road.
19 locals recommend
BelAir Cantina Downer Ave
2625 N Downer Ave
19 locals recommend
Local taco joint. Good specials on Tuesdays and Thursdays. A mile down the road.

Drinks & Nightlife

They have a pool table, darts, great drink specials, local art- and they allow dogs inside!
34 locals recommend
Art Bar
722 E Burleigh St
34 locals recommend
They have a pool table, darts, great drink specials, local art- and they allow dogs inside!
If you get there before 10 they serve some great food. Their drinks are also great, they make their own beer and mixed tap drinks. My favorite drink to order is their Sazerac! They also typically have something going on like live music.
37 locals recommend
Company Brewing
735 E Center St
37 locals recommend
If you get there before 10 they serve some great food. Their drinks are also great, they make their own beer and mixed tap drinks. My favorite drink to order is their Sazerac! They also typically have something going on like live music.
If you're up for the drive, and want some really fun classic cocktails in a great little old time lounge, visit Bryant's! You won't be disappointed. I recommend the Bone Crusher.
49 locals recommend
Bryant's Cocktail Lounge
1579 S 9th St
49 locals recommend
If you're up for the drive, and want some really fun classic cocktails in a great little old time lounge, visit Bryant's! You won't be disappointed. I recommend the Bone Crusher.
Recently relocated to Walkers Point, the new Boone & Crockett space is big enough to entertain a large party, while also being intimate enough for two. Great drinks and atmosphere, and Gyspy Taco slings some of the best tacos around!
49 locals recommend
Boone & Crockett
818 S Water St
49 locals recommend
Recently relocated to Walkers Point, the new Boone & Crockett space is big enough to entertain a large party, while also being intimate enough for two. Great drinks and atmosphere, and Gyspy Taco slings some of the best tacos around!
Grab dinner at Nomad and make a stop at Caroline's on the way home! Perfect spot for an after-dinner drink and some live music.
12 locals recommend
Caroline's
401 S 2nd St
12 locals recommend
Grab dinner at Nomad and make a stop at Caroline's on the way home! Perfect spot for an after-dinner drink and some live music.
Boasting an "up-north" feel, Camp Bar in Shorewood is sure to delight you with its cozy cabin feeling. Pool table, darts and other bar games await!
16 locals recommend
Camp Bar Shorewood
4044 N Oakland Ave
16 locals recommend
Boasting an "up-north" feel, Camp Bar in Shorewood is sure to delight you with its cozy cabin feeling. Pool table, darts and other bar games await!
Beer-centric joint with a vintage, industrial feel offering craft brews on tap & growlers to go.
23 locals recommend
Draft & Vessel
4417 N Oakland Ave
23 locals recommend
Beer-centric joint with a vintage, industrial feel offering craft brews on tap & growlers to go.

Parks & Nature

Beach close by on Lake Drive. Really beautiful place to catch the sunset!
58 locals recommend
Atwater Park
4000 N Lake Dr
58 locals recommend
Beach close by on Lake Drive. Really beautiful place to catch the sunset!
A beautiful hidden hike down to the lake. A short 10 minute walk to the start of the trail. Great for kids and pets.
Shorewood Nature Preserve
3950 N Lake Dr
A beautiful hidden hike down to the lake. A short 10 minute walk to the start of the trail. Great for kids and pets.
This park has it all! Lake Park Bistro, golfing, hiking, a lighthouse, hiking trails, biking trails, and picnic spots galore! Take the Oak Leaf Trail throughout the park to make a loop around all of the main landmarks in this historic park!
47 locals recommend
Lake Park
2975 N Lake Park Rd
47 locals recommend
This park has it all! Lake Park Bistro, golfing, hiking, a lighthouse, hiking trails, biking trails, and picnic spots galore! Take the Oak Leaf Trail throughout the park to make a loop around all of the main landmarks in this historic park!

Shopping

Outdoor mall close by. Lots of great shopping!
76 locals recommend
Bayshore
5800 N Bayshore Dr
76 locals recommend
Outdoor mall close by. Lots of great shopping!
The Milwaukee Public Market is located downtown, lots to see in there.
267 locals recommend
Milwaukee Public Market
267 locals recommend
The Milwaukee Public Market is located downtown, lots to see in there.
Cute antique store, not too heavily priced, really nice owners. Many things located in the house are from them!
Clinton Street Antiques
1110 S 1st St
Cute antique store, not too heavily priced, really nice owners. Many things located in the house are from them!
Huge antique store. Really fun to spend some time going through. Many different vendors and items. Very fair prices.
15 locals recommend
Antiques On Pierce
1512 W Pierce St
15 locals recommend
Huge antique store. Really fun to spend some time going through. Many different vendors and items. Very fair prices.
New and cute store opened up in BayView. Great vintage selection, incense, candles, apothecary, jewelry. Bohemian feel to the store- highly recommend stopping in!
16 locals recommend
URSA
2534 S Kinnickinnic Ave
16 locals recommend
New and cute store opened up in BayView. Great vintage selection, incense, candles, apothecary, jewelry. Bohemian feel to the store- highly recommend stopping in!
Great store with unique items ranging from home goods to wearables.
8 locals recommend
Orange and Blue Co.
1809 N Hubbard St
8 locals recommend
Great store with unique items ranging from home goods to wearables.
Trendy local mother & daughter owned women's boutique. Shares the same block as Colectivo Coffee & The Workroom. Stop at all 3 for a perfect afternoon!
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Trendy local mother & daughter owned women's boutique. Shares the same block as Colectivo Coffee & The Workroom. Stop at all 3 for a perfect afternoon!
Chances are you've seen something in our home from The Workroom. This little design store is worth the stop.
The Workroom
Chances are you've seen something in our home from The Workroom. This little design store is worth the stop.
A must stop for book lovers! Quaint and cozy Boswell Books will not disappoint.
13 locals recommend
Boswell Book Company
2559 N Downer Ave
13 locals recommend
A must stop for book lovers! Quaint and cozy Boswell Books will not disappoint.

Essentials

Large 2 story grocery store in Shorewood. Parking readily available in the attached parking garage. They sell alcohol until 11pm. Offering a salad bar, soup bar, granola bar, bakery and lots of already prepared food to bring back to the house if you don't feel like cooking or going out to a restaurant.
87 locals recommend
Metro Market
1123 N Van Buren St
87 locals recommend
Large 2 story grocery store in Shorewood. Parking readily available in the attached parking garage. They sell alcohol until 11pm. Offering a salad bar, soup bar, granola bar, bakery and lots of already prepared food to bring back to the house if you don't feel like cooking or going out to a restaurant.
Walgreens is located right next to Metro Market.
Walgreens Pharmacy
4035 N Oakland Ave
Walgreens is located right next to Metro Market.
Local grocery store with an array of fun and unusual specialty items. Located across the road from Stone Creek Coffee on Downer.
15 locals recommend
Sendik's on Downer
2643 N Downer Ave
15 locals recommend
Local grocery store with an array of fun and unusual specialty items. Located across the road from Stone Creek Coffee on Downer.
Whole Foods - a quick 7 minute drive. Offering ample parking in their lower level heated parking garage.
69 locals recommend
Whole Foods Market
2305 N Prospect Ave
69 locals recommend
Whole Foods - a quick 7 minute drive. Offering ample parking in their lower level heated parking garage.

Entertainment & Activities

Bowling alley located close by. They also have two bars down there, a juke box, and tons of games!
20 locals recommend
Landmark Lanes
2220 N Farwell Ave
20 locals recommend
Bowling alley located close by. They also have two bars down there, a juke box, and tons of games!
Great historic theater. 7 minute drive from the house. Offering unusual indie films and big box releases.
69 locals recommend
Oriental Theater
2230 N Farwell Ave
69 locals recommend
Great historic theater. 7 minute drive from the house. Offering unusual indie films and big box releases.