Emily’s guidebook
Sightseeing
The Milwaukee Art Museum is a must-see, even if you only explore the grounds outside. You'll discover an incredible view of the city and lakefront.
Pro Tip: Check out Cafe Calatrava (open 11am-4pm daily)while you're there.
Extra Pro Tip: Want an experience that's even more special and luxurious? Make reservations for Sunday brunch by calling (414) 224-3831.
398 locals recommend
Milwaukee Art Museum
700 N Art Museum DrThe Milwaukee Art Museum is a must-see, even if you only explore the grounds outside. You'll discover an incredible view of the city and lakefront.
Pro Tip: Check out Cafe Calatrava (open 11am-4pm daily)while you're there.
Extra Pro Tip: Want an experience that's even more special and luxurious? Make reservations for Sunday brunch by calling (414) 224-3831.
Floor after floor of incredible exhibits. Spend a couple hours, or a full day!
151 locals recommend
Milwaukee Public Museum
800 W Wells StFloor after floor of incredible exhibits. Spend a couple hours, or a full day!
Enjoy a walk through the zoo! In the wintertime, explore indoor exhibits. The Milwaukee County Zoo also features a carousel and special exhibits.
Pro Tip: Take a ride on the train that meanders through the zoo grounds!
118 locals recommend
Milwaukee County Zoo
10001 W Bluemound RdEnjoy a walk through the zoo! In the wintertime, explore indoor exhibits. The Milwaukee County Zoo also features a carousel and special exhibits.
Pro Tip: Take a ride on the train that meanders through the zoo grounds!
Miller Park
1 Brewers WayMitchell Park Horticultural Conservatory (The Domes)
524 S Layton BlvdSummertime is FUN at Bradford Beach! Grab a towel and a good book, and get ready to watch some beach volleyball!
163 locals recommend
Bradford Beach
2400 N Lincoln Memorial DrSummertime is FUN at Bradford Beach! Grab a towel and a good book, and get ready to watch some beach volleyball!
For bike-lovers and non-bike-lovers alike. If you're not up for an entire museum walk-through, you can grab a bite onsite at Motor Restaurant.
208 locals recommend
Harley-Davidson Museum
400 W Canal StFor bike-lovers and non-bike-lovers alike. If you're not up for an entire museum walk-through, you can grab a bite onsite at Motor Restaurant.
Discovery World
500 N Harbor DrA must-do for families with kiddos!
A fun and REALLY interactive museum. A must-do for families with younger kids (ages 1-10).
58 locals recommend
Betty Brinn Children's Museum
929 E Wisconsin AveA fun and REALLY interactive museum. A must-do for families with younger kids (ages 1-10).
If you love to hike and you're up for a 30-40 minute drive, check out Lapham Peak. It's glorious!
9 locals recommend
Lapham Peak
Lapham PeakIf you love to hike and you're up for a 30-40 minute drive, check out Lapham Peak. It's glorious!
For a hike (walk) close to home, check out the Hank Aaron State trail!
7 locals recommend
Hank Aaron State Trail
Hank Aaron State TrailFor a hike (walk) close to home, check out the Hank Aaron State trail!
So Milwaukee's not ALL about the cheese and beer. Find a spot to hop onto the Oak Leaf Trail and enjoy some nature and great river views!
25 locals recommend
Oak Leaf Trail
Oak Leaf TrailSo Milwaukee's not ALL about the cheese and beer. Find a spot to hop onto the Oak Leaf Trail and enjoy some nature and great river views!
Favorite Breweries
You MUST take a tour here, and pee before you start or you might wet your pants laughing. I recommend signing up online for a tour. Plan time to eat in the beer hall after your tour and use up your free beer tokens.
Pro Tip: Order the cheese curds!
224 locals recommend
Lakefront Brewery
1872 N Commerce StYou MUST take a tour here, and pee before you start or you might wet your pants laughing. I recommend signing up online for a tour. Plan time to eat in the beer hall after your tour and use up your free beer tokens.
Pro Tip: Order the cheese curds!
One of our favorites. Sit outside on the patio in summer, or play games inside during the colder weather months. MobCraft has some food offerings, too, in case you get hungry.
32 locals recommend
MobCraft Beer Brewery and Taproom
505 S 5th StOne of our favorites. Sit outside on the patio in summer, or play games inside during the colder weather months. MobCraft has some food offerings, too, in case you get hungry.
Hacienda Beer Co North Ave Taproom
2018 E North AveOne of my personal favorites! Cool location in a historical building!
15 locals recommend
City Lights Brewing Co.
2200 W Mt Vernon AveOne of my personal favorites! Cool location in a historical building!
Here's a Wauwatosa brewery hidden gem. This casual brewery is in a large warehouse. Grab a drink, and head into the main room to play outdoor games like bags, hammerschlagen, darts, giant jenga, and more!
8 locals recommend
Big Head Brewing Co.
6204 W State StHere's a Wauwatosa brewery hidden gem. This casual brewery is in a large warehouse. Grab a drink, and head into the main room to play outdoor games like bags, hammerschlagen, darts, giant jenga, and more!
Ok, so this one counts as a coffee shop AND brewery. Two cups, one stone! Vennture is my favorite coffee shop/brewery to visit when I want to get some work done. Family friendly!
26 locals recommend
Vennture Brew Co
5519 W North AveOk, so this one counts as a coffee shop AND brewery. Two cups, one stone! Vennture is my favorite coffee shop/brewery to visit when I want to get some work done. Family friendly!
A super small and cozy brewery that's close to home. Take a walk to Stock House in the summer time!
Stock House Brewing Co.
7208 W North AveA super small and cozy brewery that's close to home. Take a walk to Stock House in the summer time!
Another brewery that's close to home. The Fermentorium has a ton of great options to please all palates.
Pro Tip: If you're going to BelAir in Wauwatosa for $2 tacos on a Tuesday or Thursday, check in inside the restaurant and walk the two blocks to the Fermentorium for a beer while you wait for the text that your table is ready!
The Fermentorium Barrel House
6933 W North AveAnother brewery that's close to home. The Fermentorium has a ton of great options to please all palates.
Pro Tip: If you're going to BelAir in Wauwatosa for $2 tacos on a Tuesday or Thursday, check in inside the restaurant and walk the two blocks to the Fermentorium for a beer while you wait for the text that your table is ready!
Check out Eagle Park if you're on Milwaukee's east side!
24 locals recommend
Eagle Park Brewing Company
823 E Hamilton StCheck out Eagle Park if you're on Milwaukee's east side!
Coffee Shops - all great work spots!
Anodyne Coffee Bar
7471 Harwood AvenueClose to home!
Valentine Coffee Co.
5918 W Vliet StOne of my favorite near-by work spots.
If you're up for a little bit of a drive (10-15 minutes), this is my favorite Anodyne location. So. Inspired.
90 locals recommend
Anodyne Coffee Roasting Co.
2920 S Kinnickinnic AveIf you're up for a little bit of a drive (10-15 minutes), this is my favorite Anodyne location. So. Inspired.
Check out any of the Colectivo locations in Milwaukee, but this one is nice and close to home. Colectivo is great for coffee, but it's also a casual spot for a low-key and affordable breakfast or lunch.
28 locals recommend
Colectivo Coffee - Wauwatosa (68th St)
6745 W Wells StCheck out any of the Colectivo locations in Milwaukee, but this one is nice and close to home. Colectivo is great for coffee, but it's also a casual spot for a low-key and affordable breakfast or lunch.
I'll put this here, too. Grab a coffee and get some work done, then order a beer to celebrate all the work you did!
26 locals recommend
Vennture Brew Co
5519 W North AveI'll put this here, too. Grab a coffee and get some work done, then order a beer to celebrate all the work you did!
Grab a coffee (and an ice cream!) and pick up a few used books all in one place. This AWESOME coffee shop is neighborhood-focused. All profits go to individuals and organizations in the community! *Check hours online before you go.
Sharehouse Goods
5509 W North AveGrab a coffee (and an ice cream!) and pick up a few used books all in one place. This AWESOME coffee shop is neighborhood-focused. All profits go to individuals and organizations in the community! *Check hours online before you go.
Favorite Brunch Spots. (Because I LOVE Brunch).
Check out the Blue's Egg in Wauwatosa or on Milwaukee's East Side. A local favorite with a big, delicious menu.
60 locals recommend
Blue's Egg
317 N 76th StCheck out the Blue's Egg in Wauwatosa or on Milwaukee's East Side. A local favorite with a big, delicious menu.
A lux-y spot for brunch. Plus, you can check out Milwaukee's Third Ward and walk off some of those brunch calories.
Pro Tip: If you're a fan of Bloody Mary's, order "the lux bloody mary". You're welcome.
50 locals recommend
Café Benelux
346 N BroadwayA lux-y spot for brunch. Plus, you can check out Milwaukee's Third Ward and walk off some of those brunch calories.
Pro Tip: If you're a fan of Bloody Mary's, order "the lux bloody mary". You're welcome.
This will FOREVER be my absolute favorite brunch spot. Plus, who wouldn't want to eat brunch in an old fire station?
Pro Tip: Literally everything on the menu is delicious.
22 locals recommend
Engine Company No. 3
217 W National AveThis will FOREVER be my absolute favorite brunch spot. Plus, who wouldn't want to eat brunch in an old fire station?
Pro Tip: Literally everything on the menu is delicious.
Close to home casual brunch spot. Grab a table outside in the summer, and walk up and down Vliet Street and check out all the cool shops while you're there.
13 locals recommend
Highlands Cafe
1413 N 60th StClose to home casual brunch spot. Grab a table outside in the summer, and walk up and down Vliet Street and check out all the cool shops while you're there.
Although this is a hotel, check out their old diner and formal dining room for brunch. I recommend requesting a seat in the old diner for a fun experience!
Pro Tip: Eggs benedict. All day.
9 locals recommend
Café At The Plaza
1007 N Cass StAlthough this is a hotel, check out their old diner and formal dining room for brunch. I recommend requesting a seat in the old diner for a fun experience!
Pro Tip: Eggs benedict. All day.
Food scene
Good every day, but even better for $2 tacos on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Walk here in the summer time!
Pro Tip: Also $2 Dos Equis and Modelo on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Score!
48 locals recommend
BelAir Cantina Wauwatosa
6817 W North AveGood every day, but even better for $2 tacos on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Walk here in the summer time!
Pro Tip: Also $2 Dos Equis and Modelo on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Score!
If you love Poke, you've hit the jackpot. Our favorite Poke restaurant is right here in Wauwatosa!
Pro Tip: Check out ValPak.com for coupons. Search R & R Poke (with a space between the R's and the & like I typed it here- otherwise you won't find it!).
R & R Poke
1460 Underwood AveIf you love Poke, you've hit the jackpot. Our favorite Poke restaurant is right here in Wauwatosa!
Pro Tip: Check out ValPak.com for coupons. Search R & R Poke (with a space between the R's and the & like I typed it here- otherwise you won't find it!).
Unfortunately, R & R Poke is closed on Sundays (sad!). If you're craving Poke on a Sunday, or if you're on Milwaukee's East Side and you find yourself craving a bowl, check out FreshFin.
*Coming to North Avenue in Wauwatosa soon.
9 locals recommend
FreshFin Poké
1806 E North AveUnfortunately, R & R Poke is closed on Sundays (sad!). If you're craving Poke on a Sunday, or if you're on Milwaukee's East Side and you find yourself craving a bowl, check out FreshFin.
*Coming to North Avenue in Wauwatosa soon.
Don't let the name fool you. Beerline Cafe has AMAZING vegetarian and vegan fare (and non-vegetarian and vegan fare) that will please everyone. One of my favorite spots for breakfast and lunch!
16 locals recommend
Beerline Cafe
2076 N Commerce StDon't let the name fool you. Beerline Cafe has AMAZING vegetarian and vegan fare (and non-vegetarian and vegan fare) that will please everyone. One of my favorite spots for breakfast and lunch!
Award winning restaurant! The chef has curated the COOLEST menu that includes Thai, Vietnamese, and Loation fare. Eat in, or order for delivery.
Pro Tip: One of my FAVORITE restaurants in the whole city.
10 locals recommend
Mekong Cafe
5930 W North AveAward winning restaurant! The chef has curated the COOLEST menu that includes Thai, Vietnamese, and Loation fare. Eat in, or order for delivery.
Pro Tip: One of my FAVORITE restaurants in the whole city.
Cosmos Cafe
7203 W North AveGreek food that's close to home.
Feeling fancy? Check out Le Reve for some french food and incredible sweets.
33 locals recommend
Le Reve Pâtisserie & Café
7610 Harwood AveFeeling fancy? Check out Le Reve for some french food and incredible sweets.
Wauwatiki Bar & Grill
6502 W North AveA tiki bar in Wauwatosa? Yes. You heard me.
Firefly Tosa
7754 Harwood AveA new and modern restaurant for fun American fare.
Wanna put on your fancy pants? Make a reservation at Eddie Martini's. This probably won't be your most affordable meal, but it WILL be delicious.
9 locals recommend
Eddie Martini's
8612 W Watertown Plank RdWanna put on your fancy pants? Make a reservation at Eddie Martini's. This probably won't be your most affordable meal, but it WILL be delicious.
A local favorite in Tosa and on Milwaukee's East Side. The perfect mix of casual and laid back with some hip-ness sprinkled on top.
49 locals recommend
Café Hollander - Tosa
7677 W State StA local favorite in Tosa and on Milwaukee's East Side. The perfect mix of casual and laid back with some hip-ness sprinkled on top.
So, to be completely honest I've never actually eaten IN the restaurant, but this is the best place for some thin-crust delivery.
Caradaro Club Pizza
5010 W Vliet StSo, to be completely honest I've never actually eaten IN the restaurant, but this is the best place for some thin-crust delivery.
Craving some fancy pizza? Wy'east is a must. Eat in and check out the space, or order to go.
8 locals recommend
Wy'east Pizza
5601 W Vliet StCraving some fancy pizza? Wy'east is a must. Eat in and check out the space, or order to go.
Bars and Nightlife
One of Milwaukee's most eclectic, up-northy, camp-y bars. So fun. So cool. Check out any location in the Milwaukee area for a fun time.
Pro Tip: Enjoy ALL of the decor.
36 locals recommend
Camp Bar Tosa
6600 W North AveOne of Milwaukee's most eclectic, up-northy, camp-y bars. So fun. So cool. Check out any location in the Milwaukee area for a fun time.
Pro Tip: Enjoy ALL of the decor.
Kinda cool, cozy, and hip all in one. My favorite local low-key but also classy bar. Lots of great cocktails!
10 locals recommend
Lucky Joe's Tosa
1427 Underwood AveKinda cool, cozy, and hip all in one. My favorite local low-key but also classy bar. Lots of great cocktails!
The ultimate Milwaukee dive bar.
Pro Tip: If you close the bar, you can get a sticker to memorialize the evening.
24 locals recommend
Wolski's Tavern
1836 N Pulaski StThe ultimate Milwaukee dive bar.
Pro Tip: If you close the bar, you can get a sticker to memorialize the evening.
Tin Widow
703 South 2nd StreetSuper slinky, dimly lit, and weirdly romantic.
Nomad World Pub
1401 E Brady StA Milwaukee bar that the locals love. Fun, funky, and original.
Did you wake up this morning with a strong desire to go to a funky dance club? Craving an 80's music dance party? Mad Planet is for YOU.
18 locals recommend
Mad Planet
533 E Center StDid you wake up this morning with a strong desire to go to a funky dance club? Craving an 80's music dance party? Mad Planet is for YOU.
D.I.X. Milwaukee
739 S 1st StMilwaukee's coolest gay bar. SO. MUCH. FUN. ALWAYS.
Amazing cocktails. SUPER cool space. Great for a semi-casual, semi-classy date night.
Pro Tip: Also a great place to take yourself on a solo-date.
7 locals recommend
Twisted Path Distillery
2018 S 1st StAmazing cocktails. SUPER cool space. Great for a semi-casual, semi-classy date night.
Pro Tip: Also a great place to take yourself on a solo-date.
Up-Down MKE
615 E Brady StDrinking AND games? Yes, please.
Koz's Mini Bowling
2078 S 7th StDrinks. Mini bowling. Also one of Milwaukee's best dive bars.
If ya'll are feelin' a little country, Red Rock is the place to go. Ride the bull and do some good ol' two-steppin'.
Red Rock Saloon
1225 N Water StIf ya'll are feelin' a little country, Red Rock is the place to go. Ride the bull and do some good ol' two-steppin'.
Like hanging out with a rambunctious and fun college crowd? If so, head to Jack's on a Friday or Saturday night. Also fun during football season. (Most fun during Packer games).
Pro Tip: Let's be honest. ALL Milwaukee bars are fun for Packer games.
20 locals recommend
Jack's American Pub
1323 E Brady StLike hanging out with a rambunctious and fun college crowd? If so, head to Jack's on a Friday or Saturday night. Also fun during football season. (Most fun during Packer games).
Pro Tip: Let's be honest. ALL Milwaukee bars are fun for Packer games.