Guidebook for Milwaukee
Food Scene
Best ramen in the city. There is often a long wait
as they do not take reservations.
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Red Light Ramen
1749 N Farwell AveBest ramen in the city. There is often a long wait
as they do not take reservations.
BelAir Cantina
1935 N Water StGreat tacos and burritos inspired from world cuisine.
We think it is the best homestyle cooking in the city. Great but busy brunch place.
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Comet Cafe
1947 N Farwell AveWe think it is the best homestyle cooking in the city. Great but busy brunch place.
One of the best small plate restaurants in the city. We think the mac and cheese is outstanding (all that blue cheese, yummmmmm).
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Balzac
1716 N Arlington PlOne of the best small plate restaurants in the city. We think the mac and cheese is outstanding (all that blue cheese, yummmmmm).
Thai-namite
932 E Brady StSolid mix of Thai food and sushi.
Easy Tyger
1230 E Brady StGreat food from all over the world.
Pizza Shuttle
1827 N Farwell AveUsually a late night food for us. Great for a post bar snack.
Mediterranean food and hookah bar. Food is good and the atmosphere is definitely interesting
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Casablanca
728 E Brady StMediterranean food and hookah bar. Food is good and the atmosphere is definitely interesting
Famous for their massive wine list -- and the pizza is really good too.
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Pizza Man Milwaukee
2060 N Downer AveFamous for their massive wine list -- and the pizza is really good too.
This is an old school Wisconsin supper club. We think it is by far the best steak in the city and the best we have ever had. That said, be careful. While the restaurant is safe, it is off the beaten path and you should not walk around the neighborhood after dark.
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Five O'Clock Steakhouse
2416 W State StThis is an old school Wisconsin supper club. We think it is by far the best steak in the city and the best we have ever had. That said, be careful. While the restaurant is safe, it is off the beaten path and you should not walk around the neighborhood after dark.
The first small plate restaurant in the city and arguably still the best.
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La Merenda
125 East National AvenueThe first small plate restaurant in the city and arguably still the best.
Transfer Pizzeria Café
101 W Mitchell StWe think it is the best pizza in the city.
We think it is the second best burger (after Sobelman’s) but many think it’s the best. The cheese curds are definitely the best of the city. Beware of flying peanuts.
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AJ Bombers
1247 N Water StWe think it is the second best burger (after Sobelman’s) but many think it’s the best. The cheese curds are definitely the best of the city. Beware of flying peanuts.
Sobelman's Chicago
1900 W St Paul AveBar that is famous for its hamburgers and giant Bloody Marys.
Milwaukee based coffee shop. There are a couple locations close to apartment. We think the one off the lake is the best. The food is better than you would expect for a coffee shop.
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Colectivo Coffee Lakefront
1701 N Lincoln Memorial DrMilwaukee based coffee shop. There are a couple locations close to apartment. We think the one off the lake is the best. The food is better than you would expect for a coffee shop.
One of Milwaukee’s oldest coffee shops. Their coffee and service is OK but it attracts an interesting mix of people. Open very late.
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Rochambo Coffee & Tea House
1317 E Brady StOne of Milwaukee’s oldest coffee shops. Their coffee and service is OK but it attracts an interesting mix of people. Open very late.
Coffee shop that serves some light food and wine too. Right around the corner.
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Pleasant Kafe and Wine Bar
1600 N Jackson StCoffee shop that serves some light food and wine too. Right around the corner.
Starbucks
2551 N Downer AveAcross the street. It is your standard Starbucks.
Drinks & Nightlife
Probably the most popular bar in the city with 20 and 30 year olds.
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Whiskey Bar Milwaukee
788 N Jackson StProbably the most popular bar in the city with 20 and 30 year olds.
Nomad World Pub
1401 E Brady StGreat local bar. Opens early for soccer games.
Big bar. Packed with a young crowd Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights.
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Jack's American Pub
1323 E Brady StBig bar. Packed with a young crowd Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights.
Definitely the most interesting bar on Brady street. Always full with a mix of people on Fridays and Saturdays. A Milwaukee must!
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Jo-Cat's Pub
1311 E Brady StDefinitely the most interesting bar on Brady street. Always full with a mix of people on Fridays and Saturdays. A Milwaukee must!
It looks like two bars from the outside and it sort of is but there is only one entrance. Really fun bar, great outside patio in the summer.
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Hi Hat on Brady
1701 N Arlington PlIt looks like two bars from the outside and it sort of is but there is only one entrance. Really fun bar, great outside patio in the summer.
Leff's Lucky Town
7208 W State StOne of the most popular suburban bars. Busy all day and night.
The Wicked Hop
345 N BroadwayBest Bloody Marys in town.
Started in Shorewood, and now has three locations. All of them are great, and dog friendly.
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Camp Bar
525 E Menomonee StStarted in Shorewood, and now has three locations. All of them are great, and dog friendly.
Not our personal favorite, but it is a Milwaukee must if you have never done it before. Filled with secret passageways and clues to follow it’s a unique experience. Remember, you must
discover the SECRET password :)
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SafeHouse
779 N Front StNot our personal favorite, but it is a Milwaukee must if you have never done it before. Filled with secret passageways and clues to follow it’s a unique experience. Remember, you must
discover the SECRET password :)
The first of the new generation of Milwaukee breweries. The tour is very popular, so get a ticket online if you can. Friday night fish fry is always something to see. You will eat family style in a large hall with polka music playing.
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Lakefront Brugghús
1872 N Commerce StThe first of the new generation of Milwaukee breweries. The tour is very popular, so get a ticket online if you can. Friday night fish fry is always something to see. You will eat family style in a large hall with polka music playing.
Turner Hall/Pabst Theatre/The Rave are some examples. Catch a concert or show at one of these theaters. We have a very underrated live show scene in Milwaukee.
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The Pabst Theater
144 E Wells StTurner Hall/Pabst Theatre/The Rave are some examples. Catch a concert or show at one of these theaters. We have a very underrated live show scene in Milwaukee.
Shopping
Right around the corner! A mix of Whole Foods and Trader Joe’s. Parking is in front and underground.
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Fresh Thyme Farmers Market
470 E Pleasant StRight around the corner! A mix of Whole Foods and Trader Joe’s. Parking is in front and underground.
Whole Foods Market
2305 N Prospect AveTypical Whole Foods. Parking is underground.
Glorioso's Italian Market
1011 E Brady StLocally-owned traditional Italian grocery store.
Metro Market
1123 N Van Buren StA traditional, fairly busy grocery store.
Arts & Culture
Calatrava design museum. Definitely the artistic highlight of the city.
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Milwaukee Listasafn
700 N Art Museum DrCalatrava design museum. Definitely the artistic highlight of the city.
If you like Harley’s, motorcycle or industrial design, you will like this museum.
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Harley-Davidson safn
400 W Canal StIf you like Harley’s, motorcycle or industrial design, you will like this museum.
Entertainment & Activities
Next door to the Milwaukee Art Museum. Great interactive exhibits for kids
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Discovery World
500 N Harbor DrNext door to the Milwaukee Art Museum. Great interactive exhibits for kids
Sightseeing
Old industrial area that has emerged as the trendiest area in the Milwaukee. Great restaurants, shops and bars. Farmers markets on Saturday mornings outside.
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Historic Third Ward
Old industrial area that has emerged as the trendiest area in the Milwaukee. Great restaurants, shops and bars. Farmers markets on Saturday mornings outside.
Parks & Nature
This is the beach where we met! It is very popular and easy to get to. They have volleyball courts as well as food/drink huts/chair rentals. You could spend a whole day here, and we recommend that you do!
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Bradford Beach
2400 N Lincoln Memorial DrThis is the beach where we met! It is very popular and easy to get to. They have volleyball courts as well as food/drink huts/chair rentals. You could spend a whole day here, and we recommend that you do!