Guidebook for Milwaukee
Food Scene
Casual spot serving traditional Indian cuisine & a daily lunch buffet plus Indian beers & wine
13 locals recommend
Maharaja
1550 N Farwell AveCasual spot serving traditional Indian cuisine & a daily lunch buffet plus Indian beers & wine
Casual, family-owned spot serving thin-crust pizza, pasta & other Italian fare since 1954.
25 locals recommend
Zaffiro's Pizza & Bar
1724 N Farwell AveCasual, family-owned spot serving thin-crust pizza, pasta & other Italian fare since 1954.
Easygoing coffeehouse offering sandwiches & other cafe fare, including vegetarian & vegan items.
15 locals recommend
Brewed Cafe
1208 E Brady StEasygoing coffeehouse offering sandwiches & other cafe fare, including vegetarian & vegan items.
Bright, contemporary restaurant specializing in creative, locally sourced meals for breakfast & lunch.
18 locals recommend
Simple Cafe Milwaukee
2124 N Farwell AveBright, contemporary restaurant specializing in creative, locally sourced meals for breakfast & lunch.
Funky hangout using locally roasted organic beans & loose-leaf brews with juices, snacks & booze.
34 locals recommend
Rochambo Coffee & Tea House
1317 E Brady StFunky hangout using locally roasted organic beans & loose-leaf brews with juices, snacks & booze.
Cozy cafe & bar serving comfort food (both bacon-infused & vegetarian) plus craft brews & wine.
58 locals recommend
Comet Cafe
1947 N Farwell AveCozy cafe & bar serving comfort food (both bacon-infused & vegetarian) plus craft brews & wine.
A buzzy spot for ramen & sides paired with sake, beer, wine & boozy slushies in an intimate setting. Closed on Mondays, not open for lunch.
20 locals recommend
Red Light Ramen
1749 N Farwell AveA buzzy spot for ramen & sides paired with sake, beer, wine & boozy slushies in an intimate setting. Closed on Mondays, not open for lunch.
Hip cafe chain serving locally roasted coffee & light eats in a relaxed setting.
101 locals recommend
Colectivo Coffee Lakefront
1701 N Lincoln Memorial DrHip cafe chain serving locally roasted coffee & light eats in a relaxed setting.
Re-imagined Italian pasta & pizza, plus wine & cocktails, in a contemporary, relaxed bistro setting.
14 locals recommend
Dorsia
1307 E Brady StRe-imagined Italian pasta & pizza, plus wine & cocktails, in a contemporary, relaxed bistro setting.
Kompali, a full service taqueria, serving both traditional and internationally inspired tacos, along with appetizers and both tequila- and mezcal-based cocktails
10 locals recommend
Kompali
1205 East Brady StreetKompali, a full service taqueria, serving both traditional and internationally inspired tacos, along with appetizers and both tequila- and mezcal-based cocktails
Locavore gourmet burgers & a long list of craft beers served up in a casual, historic venue.
12 locals recommend
Stack'd Burger Bar
170 S 1st StLocavore gourmet burgers & a long list of craft beers served up in a casual, historic venue.
Locally sourced Italian cuisine presented with wine & cocktails in a warm, brick-walled venue.
11 locals recommend
Onesto
221 N Broadway Locally sourced Italian cuisine presented with wine & cocktails in a warm, brick-walled venue.
Lively Californian-style cantina serving Mexican favorites, margaritas & more than 100 tequilas.
66 locals recommend
BelAir Cantina
1935 N Water StLively Californian-style cantina serving Mexican favorites, margaritas & more than 100 tequilas.
Buzzing tavern featuring a variety of oven-baked empanadas & Latin American mains, plus cocktails.
27 locals recommend
La Masa Empanada Bar
1300 East Brady StreetBuzzing tavern featuring a variety of oven-baked empanadas & Latin American mains, plus cocktails.
Casual eatery offering traditional Thai fare & a sushi bar in slick green & black environs.
41 locals recommend
Thai-namite
932 E Brady StCasual eatery offering traditional Thai fare & a sushi bar in slick green & black environs.
A coffee shop that's located right across the street. Great coffee and baked goods.
38 locals recommend
Starbucks
2551 N Downer AveA coffee shop that's located right across the street. Great coffee and baked goods.
Modern bistro & butcher shop serving Midwestern cuisine prepared on an open-fire hearth.
17 locals recommend
Birch + Butcher
459 E Pleasant StModern bistro & butcher shop serving Midwestern cuisine prepared on an open-fire hearth.
Chef’s tasting menu of creative, upscale New American fare & wine served in an elegant venue.
32 locals recommend
Sanford
1547 N Jackson StChef’s tasting menu of creative, upscale New American fare & wine served in an elegant venue.
Chic and contemporary with a modern American menu, Harry's on Brady is located on Milwaukee's East side, close to Lake Michigan.
6 locals recommend
Harry's on Brady
1234 E Brady StChic and contemporary with a modern American menu, Harry's on Brady is located on Milwaukee's East side, close to Lake Michigan.
Drinks & Nightlife
Long-running brewpub offering traditional & specialty beers, American fare & brewery tours.
29 locals recommend
Water Street Brewery
1101 N Water StLong-running brewpub offering traditional & specialty beers, American fare & brewery tours.
Upbeat grill chain with American grub, martinis & microbrews, plus happy-hour deals.
11 locals recommend
Bar Louie
1114 N Water StUpbeat grill chain with American grub, martinis & microbrews, plus happy-hour deals.
This is an arcade and nostalgia-based bar featuring more than 60 arcade games from the ‘80s and ‘90s, along with an array of patio activities on the 2 floors of outdoor patio. All games cost just 25 cents. They also have an extensive drink menu and homemade pizza by the slice.
25 locals recommend
Up-Down MKE
615 E Brady StThis is an arcade and nostalgia-based bar featuring more than 60 arcade games from the ‘80s and ‘90s, along with an array of patio activities on the 2 floors of outdoor patio. All games cost just 25 cents. They also have an extensive drink menu and homemade pizza by the slice.
Tin-ceilinged tavern doling out dozens of beers & sports on TV, plus trivia & DJ nights.
41 locals recommend
Nomad World Pub
1401 E Brady StTin-ceilinged tavern doling out dozens of beers & sports on TV, plus trivia & DJ nights.
Milwaukee's new axe-throwing bar. You can rent a lane or two, grab drinks from the bar and kick back for some friendly 'lumberjack-style' competition. It's insanely fun.
19 locals recommend
AXE MKE
1924 E Kenilworth PlMilwaukee's new axe-throwing bar. You can rent a lane or two, grab drinks from the bar and kick back for some friendly 'lumberjack-style' competition. It's insanely fun.
Cozy, dimly lit wine bar serving creative New American small plates & a long list of vintages.
56 locals recommend
Balzac
1716 N Arlington PlCozy, dimly lit wine bar serving creative New American small plates & a long list of vintages.
Enjoy Milwaukee's epicenter of entertainment by staying at the Potawatomi Hotel & Casino. Luxury hotel rooms, suites, jacuzzi suites, casual and fine dining.
65 locals recommend
Potawatomi Hotel & Casino
1721 W Canal StEnjoy Milwaukee's epicenter of entertainment by staying at the Potawatomi Hotel & Casino. Luxury hotel rooms, suites, jacuzzi suites, casual and fine dining.
Spacious brewpub offering bar bites & an array of beers, including organic & gluten-free brews.
224 locals recommend
Lakefront Brewery
1872 N Commerce StSpacious brewpub offering bar bites & an array of beers, including organic & gluten-free brews.
This no-frills bar serves hand-sauced chicken wings & basic pub grub, along with drafts & bottles. It's right next door to the apartment. No one under 21 allowed.
22 locals recommend
Points East Pub
1501 N Jackson StThis no-frills bar serves hand-sauced chicken wings & basic pub grub, along with drafts & bottles. It's right next door to the apartment. No one under 21 allowed.
Sightseeing
The Milwaukee Riverwalk is a continuous pedestrian walkway along the Milwaukee River in downtown Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
12 locals recommend
Riverwalk
RiverwalkThe Milwaukee Riverwalk is a continuous pedestrian walkway along the Milwaukee River in downtown Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Parks & Nature
A nonprofit organization whose mission is to educate the community about the environment, conservation, sustainability, and other issues related to urban ecology, as well as to preserve and protect the natural areas in the city.
47 locals recommend
Urban Ecology Center at Riverside Park
1500 E Park PlA nonprofit organization whose mission is to educate the community about the environment, conservation, sustainability, and other issues related to urban ecology, as well as to preserve and protect the natural areas in the city.
The Oak Leaf Trail is a 125 miles multi-use trail system for cycling, roller blading, walking and running.
Oak Leaf Trail
Oak Leaf TrailThe Oak Leaf Trail is a 125 miles multi-use trail system for cycling, roller blading, walking and running.
McKinley Beach is a smaller beach next to the Marina. McKinley Beach is also home to the Community Sailing Center, where kids and adults can take sailing lessons.
14 locals recommend
McKinley Beach
McKinley Beach is a smaller beach next to the Marina. McKinley Beach is also home to the Community Sailing Center, where kids and adults can take sailing lessons.
Arts & Culture
A natural and human history museum that is great for children and curious minds. They also have a real life butterfly exhibit where you can see them up-close in action!
151 locals recommend
Milwaukee Public Museum
800 W Wells StA natural and human history museum that is great for children and curious minds. They also have a real life butterfly exhibit where you can see them up-close in action!
A museum dedicated to celebrating the more than 100-year history of Harley-Davidson motorcycles.
208 locals recommend
Harley-Davidson Museum
400 W Canal StA museum dedicated to celebrating the more than 100-year history of Harley-Davidson motorcycles.
Interactive educational museum featuring hands-on exhibits designed for kids 10 & under.
58 locals recommend
Betty Brinn Children's Museum
929 E Wisconsin AveInteractive educational museum featuring hands-on exhibits designed for kids 10 & under.
Catch a play or show at this performing arts center that features the Milwaukee ballet, Milwaukee symphony Orchestra and other local arts organizations.
33 locals recommend
Marcus Performing Arts Center
929 N Water StCatch a play or show at this performing arts center that features the Milwaukee ballet, Milwaukee symphony Orchestra and other local arts organizations.
The Milwaukee Art Museum contains nearly 25,000 works of art. It is one of the largest museums in the United States. If you can't make it inside, it's worth driving by to check out the calatrava!
398 locals recommend
Milwaukee Art Museum
700 N Art Museum DrThe Milwaukee Art Museum contains nearly 25,000 works of art. It is one of the largest museums in the United States. If you can't make it inside, it's worth driving by to check out the calatrava!
Live Music, Families, Touristy
Discovery World is Milwaukee’s premier, non-profit science and technology center for the whole family. The 120,000 sq. ft. center offers fun and educational experiences and features interactive exhibits, the Reiman Aquarium, educational labs and programs, and other exciting activities.
123 locals recommend
Discovery World
500 N Harbor DrLive Music, Families, Touristy
Discovery World is Milwaukee’s premier, non-profit science and technology center for the whole family. The 120,000 sq. ft. center offers fun and educational experiences and features interactive exhibits, the Reiman Aquarium, educational labs and programs, and other exciting activities.
Shopping
An upscale bohemian boutique with art and clothing from around the world.
6 locals recommend
Greenfields Trading Company, Inc.
1239 E Brady StAn upscale bohemian boutique with art and clothing from around the world.
Really fun little pop-up that just came to Brady. The owner does not make the chocolates, but rather finds interesting ones from chocolatiers in various countries and brings them back.
Chocolate Sommelier
829 E Brady StReally fun little pop-up that just came to Brady. The owner does not make the chocolates, but rather finds interesting ones from chocolatiers in various countries and brings them back.
A lifestyle shop: curated mix of vintage and modern made home goods and apparel.
8 locals recommend
Orange and Blue Co.
1809 N Hubbard StA lifestyle shop: curated mix of vintage and modern made home goods and apparel.
Health-conscious breakfast fare & sandwiches in airy, cheerful digs with a deli & organic market.
52 locals recommend
Beans & Barley
1901 E North AveHealth-conscious breakfast fare & sandwiches in airy, cheerful digs with a deli & organic market.
A public market located in the Historic Third Ward neighborhood offering pizza, Thai, local vendors, baked good and everything in between.
267 locals recommend
Milwaukee Public Market
A public market located in the Historic Third Ward neighborhood offering pizza, Thai, local vendors, baked good and everything in between.
Glorioso’s stands for everything it stood for the day it opened over 70 years ago. Walk into the store and find family behind a deli filled with Mediterranean-Italian favorites. Wandering aisle by aisle, your mouth will water as you smell the aroma of fresh Italian food being made in their deli or the scent of Italian cookies and other sweets coming fresh baked from their bakery.
58 locals recommend
Glorioso's Italian Market
1011 E Brady StGlorioso’s stands for everything it stood for the day it opened over 70 years ago. Walk into the store and find family behind a deli filled with Mediterranean-Italian favorites. Wandering aisle by aisle, your mouth will water as you smell the aroma of fresh Italian food being made in their deli or the scent of Italian cookies and other sweets coming fresh baked from their bakery.
Essentials
Sendik's was founded in 1926. It prides itself on being locally owned and being in touch with the communities it serves.
15 locals recommend
Sendik's on Downer
2643 N Downer AveSendik's was founded in 1926. It prides itself on being locally owned and being in touch with the communities it serves.
A natural and organic food market with items from local vendors.
69 locals recommend
Whole Foods Market
2305 N Prospect AveA natural and organic food market with items from local vendors.
The spirit of a farmers market, the convenience of a neighborhood store, & the nutritious offerings of a natural food marketplace combined to create a new.
40 locals recommend
Fresh Thyme Farmers Market
470 E Pleasant StThe spirit of a farmers market, the convenience of a neighborhood store, & the nutritious offerings of a natural food marketplace combined to create a new.
A premier supermarket chain in Wisconsin that has everyday low prices and fantastic weekly specials that customers love. It's also right across the street!
102 locals recommend
Pick 'n Save
605 E Lyon StA premier supermarket chain in Wisconsin that has everyday low prices and fantastic weekly specials that customers love. It's also right across the street!