Guidebook for Milwaukee

Mike
Guidebook for Milwaukee

Food Scene

I can't afford to eat here, but my friends who have swear by it. Casual French dining. Very small, comfortable, relaxed atmosphere.
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Pastiche Bistro & Wine Bar (Bay View)
3001 S Kinnickinnic Ave
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I can't afford to eat here, but my friends who have swear by it. Casual French dining. Very small, comfortable, relaxed atmosphere.
Small, Italian joint near the house tucked away in the neighborhood. Limited outdoor seating. People like this place a lot.
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Tenuta's Italian Restaurant
2995 S Clement Ave
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Small, Italian joint near the house tucked away in the neighborhood. Limited outdoor seating. People like this place a lot.
Farm-to-table restaurant. So awesome! Drinks, dessert, brunch, lunch...it is all good. And it affordable. Outdoor patio in back is very nice.
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Honeypie
2569 S Kinnickinnic Ave
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Farm-to-table restaurant. So awesome! Drinks, dessert, brunch, lunch...it is all good. And it affordable. Outdoor patio in back is very nice.
A great restaurant in the neighborhood.
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LuLu Cafe
2265 S Howell Ave
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A great restaurant in the neighborhood.
Having lived in Texas I think this is a good Mexican restaurant. People in Milwaukee and some of my guests have said this is the best Mexican they have had. Affordable.
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Guanajuato Mexican Restaurant
2317 S Howell Ave
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Having lived in Texas I think this is a good Mexican restaurant. People in Milwaukee and some of my guests have said this is the best Mexican they have had. Affordable.
More upscale than the other Mexican restaurant. Still affordable.
Mr. WEBO's Mexican Restaurant
2301 South Howell Avenue
More upscale than the other Mexican restaurant. Still affordable.
This is a must when the weather is nice. Trying to find this place will earn you a gold star for the day. It is hidden. Always tops the list of Milwaukee's best outdoor patios. Food is just OK.
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Barnacle Bud's
1955 S Hilbert St
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This is a must when the weather is nice. Trying to find this place will earn you a gold star for the day. It is hidden. Always tops the list of Milwaukee's best outdoor patios. Food is just OK.
Really good coffee shop near the house.
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Anodyne Coffee Roasting Co.
2920 S Kinnickinnic Ave
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Really good coffee shop near the house.
Alterra (now Collectivo) is an institution for coffee. The Bay View location is one of the newest in the city. Also , check out the location near the lake (in the old pump house). It is a gem.
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Colectivo Coffee Bay View Cafe and Bakery
2301 S Kinnickinnic Ave
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Alterra (now Collectivo) is an institution for coffee. The Bay View location is one of the newest in the city. Also , check out the location near the lake (in the old pump house). It is a gem.
Highly Rated and Reviewed Restaurant in Milwaukee. Small plates.
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Odd Duck
939 S Kinnickinnic Ave
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Highly Rated and Reviewed Restaurant in Milwaukee. Small plates.
My favorite restaurant and pizza in Milwaukee. I will not say anything more except for honest kitsch with the best Midwest-style pizza. Ever. Out-of-the-way unfortunately.
Maria's Pizza
5025 W Forest Home Ave
My favorite restaurant and pizza in Milwaukee. I will not say anything more except for honest kitsch with the best Midwest-style pizza. Ever. Out-of-the-way unfortunately.
Great gastro pub in Bay View. They have other similar restaurants in Milwaukee under different Dutch names.
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Centraal Grand Café and Tappery
2306 S Kinnickinnic Ave
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Great gastro pub in Bay View. They have other similar restaurants in Milwaukee under different Dutch names.
Home of the Butter Burger. Think Culver's Restaurant. It is new on the outside, classic vintage diner within.
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Solly's Grille
4629 N Port Washington Rd
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Home of the Butter Burger. Think Culver's Restaurant. It is new on the outside, classic vintage diner within.
An institution. Free bacon on Sundays. On Diners Drive-Ins and Dives.
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Comet Cafe
1947 N Farwell Ave
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An institution. Free bacon on Sundays. On Diners Drive-Ins and Dives.
People rave about the brunch. A bit of a drive from the house.
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Blue's Egg
317 N 76th St
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People rave about the brunch. A bit of a drive from the house.
Fast Food if you must
Wendy's
914 N 27th St
Fast Food if you must
Fast Food if you must.
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McDonald's
6631 W North Ave
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Fast Food if you must.

Everything Else

How many hat shops do you know of? They make most of the hats that they sell on premise. Very cool. Expensive, but one-of-a-kind. The owner is very cool, too.
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The Brass Rooster
2250 S Kinnickinnic Ave
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How many hat shops do you know of? They make most of the hats that they sell on premise. Very cool. Expensive, but one-of-a-kind. The owner is very cool, too.
Cool, vintage, resale shop.
Rethreads
Cool, vintage, resale shop.
I argue with my friends that they have the best wings in town. Fried, then grilled. You really don't need blue cheese for these wings--they are that good. Classic, neighborhood dive bar.
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Club Garibaldi
2501 S Superior St
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I argue with my friends that they have the best wings in town. Fried, then grilled. You really don't need blue cheese for these wings--they are that good. Classic, neighborhood dive bar.
Small organic food store within walking distance from the house. They have a limited selection of prepared food as well, including a nice salad bar.
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Outpost Natural Foods
2826 S Kinnickinnic Ave
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Small organic food store within walking distance from the house. They have a limited selection of prepared food as well, including a nice salad bar.
This area in 20 years could transform Milwaukee. Right now it is light industry, gay bars and a hot new food scene.
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Walker's Point
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This area in 20 years could transform Milwaukee. Right now it is light industry, gay bars and a hot new food scene.
Check out the Third Ward. Higher-end restaurants and bars situated among condos and businesses that are located within repurposed beautiful old buildings. Walk to the art museum from here.
Third Ward Caffe
225 East Saint Paul Avenue
Check out the Third Ward. Higher-end restaurants and bars situated among condos and businesses that are located within repurposed beautiful old buildings. Walk to the art museum from here.
Calatrava's most famous piece of architecture in North America. It is the face of the Milwaukee brand. It is the most visited attraction in the city. Next to the lake.
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North Art Museum Drive
North Art Museum Drive
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Calatrava's most famous piece of architecture in North America. It is the face of the Milwaukee brand. It is the most visited attraction in the city. Next to the lake.
This is an Olmstead (at least partially) designed park. He designed Central Park in NYC. It is just four blocks from the house. A great way to get some exercise and relax.
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Milwaukee's Craft Beer Garden at Humboldt Park
3000 S Howell Ave
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This is an Olmstead (at least partially) designed park. He designed Central Park in NYC. It is just four blocks from the house. A great way to get some exercise and relax.
Box store for all of your needs
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Target
2950 S Chase Ave
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Box store for all of your needs
Pharmacy for your needs. Walking distance from the house. This location is not open 24 hours.
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Walgreens
1400 E Brady St
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Pharmacy for your needs. Walking distance from the house. This location is not open 24 hours.
If you are travelling to Chicago, on a road trip, etc. and need to stock up on food or booze...look no further. Think average grocery store, but enormous and ridiculously cheap. In Kenosha, too.
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Woodman's Food Market
1600 E Main St
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If you are travelling to Chicago, on a road trip, etc. and need to stock up on food or booze...look no further. Think average grocery store, but enormous and ridiculously cheap. In Kenosha, too.
Indoor public market with kiosks of different food-related goodies. In the Third Ward.
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Публичный рынок Милуоки
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Indoor public market with kiosks of different food-related goodies. In the Third Ward.
Check out the Joan of Arc chapel at Marquette. It has a unique history. The layering of outdoor space is unique as well.
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Университет Marquette
1250 W Wisconsin Ave
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Check out the Joan of Arc chapel at Marquette. It has a unique history. The layering of outdoor space is unique as well.
Nice Bay View park situated along the lake. From May to October this is a very nice Farmer's Market on Saturdays.
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Парк Саут-Шор
2900 S Shore Dr
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Nice Bay View park situated along the lake. From May to October this is a very nice Farmer's Market on Saturdays.
If you like those loud bikes, this is a must!
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Музей Harley-Davidson
400 W Canal St
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If you like those loud bikes, this is a must!
A must-do if you have children.
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Дискавери Ворлд
500 N Harbor Dr
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A must-do if you have children.
This is where the Brewers play. Some concerts are held here as well.
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Миллер Парк
1 Brewers Way
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This is where the Brewers play. Some concerts are held here as well.
Cool lighthouse in another Olmstead park...Lake Park.
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North Point Lighthouse
2650 N Wahl Ave
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Cool lighthouse in another Olmstead park...Lake Park.
A very nice park and beach that will be less crowded than Bradford Beach.
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Грант-Парк
100 Hawthorne Ave
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A very nice park and beach that will be less crowded than Bradford Beach.
A great beach. Don't go in the water though. Watch everyone strutting there stuff along the lake. It is a spectacle during the summer. Walk to Colectivo (coffee shop)
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Брэдфорд Бич
2400 N Lincoln Memorial Dr
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A great beach. Don't go in the water though. Watch everyone strutting there stuff along the lake. It is a spectacle during the summer. Walk to Colectivo (coffee shop)
Cool street with eclectic restaurants, coffee shops, and bars.
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East Brady Street
East Brady Street
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Cool street with eclectic restaurants, coffee shops, and bars.
They say this is the most visited Brewery tour in North America. Guests have enjoyed this tour.
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Пивоварня Lakefront
1872 N Commerce St
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They say this is the most visited Brewery tour in North America. Guests have enjoyed this tour.
Gorgeous historic theatre showing art house/independent films. Great for a rainy day.
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Oriental Theater
2230 N Farwell Ave
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Gorgeous historic theatre showing art house/independent films. Great for a rainy day.
The Berkeley of Milwaukee. Cool vibe, good bars and restaurants, but borders a neighborhood where residents live in abject poverty. Be cautious in the evening.
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Riverwest
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The Berkeley of Milwaukee. Cool vibe, good bars and restaurants, but borders a neighborhood where residents live in abject poverty. Be cautious in the evening.
Check out the Plensa sculpture. Then drive north along Lake Dr. and check out the old, beautiful mansions along the lake.
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Ecoparque Cuzam
4000 N Lake Dr
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Check out the Plensa sculpture. Then drive north along Lake Dr. and check out the old, beautiful mansions along the lake.
Cool, all inclusive, but small grocery store in Bay View that used to be owned by one of my neighbor's father. Another Milwaukee institution.
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G. Groppi Food Market
1441 E Russell Ave
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Cool, all inclusive, but small grocery store in Bay View that used to be owned by one of my neighbor's father. Another Milwaukee institution.
Cool bar tucked away in Bay View.
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Burnhearts
2599 S Logan Ave
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Cool bar tucked away in Bay View.
Nice bakery just a block or so from the house. They make sandwiches too.
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Canfora Bakery
1100 E Oklahoma Ave
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Nice bakery just a block or so from the house. They make sandwiches too.
Grocery
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Pick 'n Save
605 E Lyon St
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Grocery

Shopping

Get the Zanzabar chocolate ice cream. Dark chocolate ice cream. 'Nough said.
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Babes Ice Cream & Dessert
2264 S Kinnickinnic Ave
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Get the Zanzabar chocolate ice cream. Dark chocolate ice cream. 'Nough said.
Great NY Style Pizza. Walking distance from the house too.
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Milwaukee Classic Pizza
3929 S Howell Ave
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Great NY Style Pizza. Walking distance from the house too.
So you want to try Wisconsin's famous frozen custard...this is one of the places that I recommend. Also consider Leon's too (it is closer to the house). Burger are good, too.
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Kopp's Frozen Custard
5373 N Port Washington Rd
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So you want to try Wisconsin's famous frozen custard...this is one of the places that I recommend. Also consider Leon's too (it is closer to the house). Burger are good, too.
Great frozen custard! Counter service only. Even in the winter! Aghh.
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Leon's Frozen Custard
3131 S 27th St
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Great frozen custard! Counter service only. Even in the winter! Aghh.
Best Corned Beef Sandwich this side of NYC?Expensive and in a less-than-desirable neighborhood. People drool when talking about this place.
Jake's Deli North
1634 W North Ave
Best Corned Beef Sandwich this side of NYC?Expensive and in a less-than-desirable neighborhood. People drool when talking about this place.
Great record store.
Rush-Mor Ltd Music & Video
2635 S Kinnickinnic Ave
Great record store.

Sightseeing

Milwaukee's Basilica. This used to be the Post Office for Chicago! It is a grand spectacle just don't pay attention to the faux-painted marble columns.
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The Long Walk
2333 S 6th St
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Milwaukee's Basilica. This used to be the Post Office for Chicago! It is a grand spectacle just don't pay attention to the faux-painted marble columns.

Arts & Culture

Summerfest, Harley Fest, Polish, German, Greek, Italian, etc. Fest are located here.
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Henry Maier Festival Park
200 N Harbor Dr
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Summerfest, Harley Fest, Polish, German, Greek, Italian, etc. Fest are located here.