Guidebook for Milwaukee
Food Scene
Great atmosphere, excellent locally sourced food.
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Braise Restaurant & Culinary School
1101 S 2nd StGreat atmosphere, excellent locally sourced food.
Great brunch spot (also serves lunch, dinner). Classic french style cuisine. Great patio hidden out back.
Chez Jacques
1022 S 1st StGreat brunch spot (also serves lunch, dinner). Classic french style cuisine. Great patio hidden out back.
La Merenda
125 East National AvenueInternational tapas. Eclectic atmosphere.
Same owner as La Merenda; Brunch and Lunch only. Internationally inspired.
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Engine Company No. 3
217 W National AveSame owner as La Merenda; Brunch and Lunch only. Internationally inspired.
Our favorite cafe that we've been going to for years.
Has Wi-Fi
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The National Cafe
839 W National AveOur favorite cafe that we've been going to for years.
Has Wi-Fi
Cool rehabbed warehouse. Sometimes has live music. Wide open space is great to work in.
Has Wi-Fi
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Anodyne Coffee Roasting Co.
2920 S Kinnickinnic AveCool rehabbed warehouse. Sometimes has live music. Wide open space is great to work in.
Has Wi-Fi
Locally sourced cuisine, well thought out menu. Great cocktails. Recent addition to the neighborhood.
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Morel
430 S 2nd StLocally sourced cuisine, well thought out menu. Great cocktails. Recent addition to the neighborhood.
One of the older restaurants in the neighborhood. Tight quarters, but great food.
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Crazy Water
839 S 2nd StOne of the older restaurants in the neighborhood. Tight quarters, but great food.
One of the best new restaurants in Milwaukee. *Serves until 1 am every night of the week* Incredible cocktails and food.
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Goodkind
2457 S Wentworth AveOne of the best new restaurants in Milwaukee. *Serves until 1 am every night of the week* Incredible cocktails and food.
House made sausage shop/bar that serves food until 12:00am during the week and 1:00am on the weekends.
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The Vanguard
2659 S Kinnickinnic AveHouse made sausage shop/bar that serves food until 12:00am during the week and 1:00am on the weekends.
Spanish style tapas restaurant/bar. Inventive food and cocktail program.
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Movida
524 S 2nd StSpanish style tapas restaurant/bar. Inventive food and cocktail program.
Transfer Pizzeria Café
101 W Mitchell StThe best Pizza in Walker's Point.
Tiny restaurant, but great food. They do not take reservations, so be prepared to wait if you go during peak hours.
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The Noble
704 S 2nd StTiny restaurant, but great food. They do not take reservations, so be prepared to wait if you go during peak hours.
Ashley's Que
1125 North 9th StreetGood barbeque, pretty cheap. Good lunch spot. (Also serves dinner).
Favorite spot for Mexican food in the Neighborhood. Cheap and delicious.
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Cielito Lindo
733 S 2nd StFavorite spot for Mexican food in the Neighborhood. Cheap and delicious.
Gyro Palace
602 S 2nd StGood to get late-night food after bar close. On the pricier side for some items.
Kanpai Izakaya
408 E Chicago StDelicious Japanese cuisine.
Drinks & Nightlife
All Purpose
814 S 2nd StCasual atmosphere, great drinks.
703 S 2nd St
703 South 2nd StreetGreat bar with a fun atmosphere. A favorite service industry hangout.
One of the best beer bars in Milwaukee, always has interesting selections on draft. Site of the Pabst/Burnhearts Street Party on 6/27/15.
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Burnhearts
2599 S Logan AveOne of the best beer bars in Milwaukee, always has interesting selections on draft. Site of the Pabst/Burnhearts Street Party on 6/27/15.
Shopping
Hometown Established
321 W National AveMilwaukee-centric goods, arts and crafts.
4 floors of awesome antique browsing. Complimentary coffee and cookies.
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Antiques On Pierce
1512 W Pierce St4 floors of awesome antique browsing. Complimentary coffee and cookies.
Awesome, house-made ice cream. I highly recommend the whiskey ice cream.
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Purple Door Ice Cream
205 S 2nd StAwesome, house-made ice cream. I highly recommend the whiskey ice cream.
Arts & Culture
Summerfest will be happening daily from June 24-28; June 30-July 5. There are several stages with diverse music acts, and the people watching is top-notch.
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Henry Maier Festival-Park
200 N Harbor DrSummerfest will be happening daily from June 24-28; June 30-July 5. There are several stages with diverse music acts, and the people watching is top-notch.
ComedySportz Milwaukee
420 S 1st StOne of Milwaukee's premier comedy clubs.
Even if you don't plan on going into the museum (you definitely should), be sure to check out the building itself. It is one of the iconic landmarks of the Milwaukee lakefront.
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Milwaukee Art Museum
700 N Art Museum DrEven if you don't plan on going into the museum (you definitely should), be sure to check out the building itself. It is one of the iconic landmarks of the Milwaukee lakefront.
Essentials
Your one-stop booze shop in the neighborhood. *NOTE* Retail beer and liquor sales stop at 9pm every night, city-wide. Stock up before then.
Martha's Vineyard
601 S 1st StYour one-stop booze shop in the neighborhood. *NOTE* Retail beer and liquor sales stop at 9pm every night, city-wide. Stock up before then.
Very cool market with a variety of vendors. More market than grocery store. Great spot to grab a quick lunch.
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Milwaukee Public Market
Very cool market with a variety of vendors. More market than grocery store. Great spot to grab a quick lunch.
Sightseeing
Milwaukee Brewing Co.
823 S 2nd StA craft brewer that does daily tours.
Sometimes it's nice to just go for a walk downtown. I'd recommend checking out the Riverwalk.
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Riverwalk
RiverwalkSometimes it's nice to just go for a walk downtown. I'd recommend checking out the Riverwalk.