Guidebook for Milwaukee
Food Scene
Best ramen in the city. There is often a long wait
as they do not take reservations.
20 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Red Light Ramen
1749 N Farwell AveBest ramen in the city. There is often a long wait
as they do not take reservations.
Great tacos and burritos inspired from world
cuisine.
66 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
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.
58 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
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).
56 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
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.
Just right down the street. Great food from all
over the world.
13 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Easy Tyger
1230 E Brady StJust right down the street. Great food from all
over the world.
Usually a late night food for us. Great for a post
bar snack.
17 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
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
47 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
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.
44 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
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.
22 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
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.
38 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
La Merenda
125 East National AvenueThe first small plate restaurant in the city and
arguably still the best.
We think it is the best Pizza in the city.
45 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
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.
21 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
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.
Bar that is famous for its hamburgers and giant
Bloody Marys.
39 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
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.
101 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
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.
34 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
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.
9 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Pleasant Kafe and Wine Bar
1600 N Jackson StCoffee shop that serves some light food and wine too. Right around the corner.
Right up the block in both directions. It is your standard Starbucks
38 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Starbucks
2551 N Downer AveRight up the block in both directions. It is your standard Starbucks
Arts & Culture
Calatrava design museum. Definitely the artistic highlight of the city.
398 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Museo de Arte de Milwaukee
700 N Art Museum DrCalatrava design museum. Definitely the artistic highlight of the city.
A private Catholic, Jesuit university near the heart of downtown.
26 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Marquette University
1250 W Wisconsin AveA private Catholic, Jesuit university near the heart of downtown.
A private university with the 10th best undergraduate engineering program nationwide. There’s always something happening on campus; you’ll never hear a student say they’re bored.
6 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Milwaukee School of Engineering
1025 N BroadwayA private university with the 10th best undergraduate engineering program nationwide. There’s always something happening on campus; you’ll never hear a student say they’re bored.
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.
137 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
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.
Drinks & Nightlife
Probably the most popular bar in the city with 20
and 30 year olds.
6 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Whiskey Bar Milwaukee
788 N Jackson StProbably the most popular bar in the city with 20
and 30 year olds.
Great local bar. Opens early for soccer games.
41 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
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.
20 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Jack's American Pub
1323 E Brady StBig bar. Packed with a young crowd Thursday,
Friday and Saturday nights.
One of the most popular suburban bars. Busy all
day and night.
32 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Leff's Lucky Town
7208 W State StOne of the most popular suburban bars. Busy all
day and night.
One of the most popular suburban bars. Busy all
day and night.
33 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Wicked Hop
345 N BroadwayOne of the most popular suburban bars. Busy all
day and night.
Started in Shorewood, and now has three
locations. All of them are great, and dog
friendly.
19 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Camp Bar
525 E Menomonee StStarted in Shorewood, and now has three
locations. All of them are great, and dog
friendly.
Started in Shorewood, and now has three
locations. All of them are great, and dog
friendly.
36 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Camp Bar Tosa
6600 W North AveStarted 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 :)
58 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
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 :)
Definitely the most interesting bar on Brady
street. Always full with a mix of people on
Fridays and Saturdays. A Milwaukee must
16 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
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.
33 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
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.
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.
66 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
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.
Essentials
Right across the street! A mix of Whole Foods and Trader Joe’s. Parking is in front and underground.
40 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Fresh Thyme Farmers Market
470 E Pleasant StRight across the street! A mix of Whole Foods and Trader Joe’s. Parking is in front and underground.
Typical Whole Foods. Parking is underground.
69 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Whole Foods Market
2305 N Prospect AveTypical Whole Foods. Parking is underground.
Right up the street. Locally-owned traditional Italian grocery store.
58 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Glorioso's Italian Market
1011 E Brady StRight up the street. Locally-owned traditional Italian grocery store.
Metro Market
1123 N Van Buren StA traditional, fairly busy grocery store.
Entertainment & Activities
Next door to the Milwaukee Art Museum. Great interactive exhibits for kids.
123 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Discovery World
500 N Harbor DrNext door to the Milwaukee Art Museum. Great interactive exhibits for kids.
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.
224 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Cervecería Lakefront
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.
Home of the Milwaukee Brewer’s! With its unique configuration and its intimate proximity to the players, this ballpark is unlike any other in the world.
178 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Estadio Miller Park
1 Brewers WayHome of the Milwaukee Brewer’s! With its unique configuration and its intimate proximity to the players, this ballpark is unlike any other in the world.
Visit over 2,000 animals spanning over 200 wooded acres. An adventure the kids would be sure to love!
13 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Zoo
Visit over 2,000 animals spanning over 200 wooded acres. An adventure the kids would be sure to love!
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!
163 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
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!