Guidebook for Milwaukee
Food Scene
Goodkind
2457 S Wentworth AveFarm-to-table at its best.
Sabrosa Cafe & Gallery
3216 S Howell AveBest brunch spot I know of on the south side.
Recently went here and was blown away by the food here. It’s creative, local, and simply delicious. They have a culinary school and also partner with local farms to give you a true farm to table experience.
28 locals recommend
Braise Restaurant & Culinary School
1101 S 2nd StRecently went here and was blown away by the food here. It’s creative, local, and simply delicious. They have a culinary school and also partner with local farms to give you a true farm to table experience.
Honeypie
2569 S Kinnickinnic AveCrazy good brunch, with excellent pies.
Beer, Old-Fashioned cocktails, and delicious sausages (including vegan ones).
55 locals recommend
The Vanguard
2659 S Kinnickinnic AveBeer, Old-Fashioned cocktails, and delicious sausages (including vegan ones).
Drinks & Nightlife
Sugar Maple
441 E Lincoln Ave60+ beers on tap. Are you kidding me?!
Do live shoes most nights of the week. The best bands in the country come through to play Cactus Club when they pass through town.
26 locals recommend
Cactus Club
2496 S Wentworth AveDo live shoes most nights of the week. The best bands in the country come through to play Cactus Club when they pass through town.
Lee's Luxury Lounge
2988 S Kinnickinnic AveMilwaukee dive-bar culture at its finest.
The Cooperage, and its neighboring bar Boone and Crockett are tons of fun to visit. The Cooperage is a 400-person music venue, and Boone and Crockett is a more intimate speakeasy-type cocktail bar. Boone and Crockett has some really awesome Brandy Old Fashioned's.
The Cooperage Milwaukee
822 S Water StThe Cooperage, and its neighboring bar Boone and Crockett are tons of fun to visit. The Cooperage is a 400-person music venue, and Boone and Crockett is a more intimate speakeasy-type cocktail bar. Boone and Crockett has some really awesome Brandy Old Fashioned's.
I've counted 17 breweries between the house and downtown Milwaukee. I've attempted to do a 'Brewery Crawl' where you can a sampling at every brewery. It's pretty tough to do - but if you go to New Barons - there are three breweries right there, and you can have a shortened brewery crawl.
New Barons Brewing Cooperative
2018 S 1st StI've counted 17 breweries between the house and downtown Milwaukee. I've attempted to do a 'Brewery Crawl' where you can a sampling at every brewery. It's pretty tough to do - but if you go to New Barons - there are three breweries right there, and you can have a shortened brewery crawl.
Arts & Culture
Milwaukee Art Museum
700 N Art Museum DrIconic!
There's a festival going on here every week during the summer. It could be Festa-Italiana, Irish-Fest, Summerfest, or more! .. tons of fun to be had here.
90 locals recommend
Henry Maier Festival Park
200 N Harbor DrThere's a festival going on here every week during the summer. It could be Festa-Italiana, Irish-Fest, Summerfest, or more! .. tons of fun to be had here.
Sightseeing
One of the largest copper domes in the world- a Milwaukee historical landmark!
28 locals recommend
Basilica of St. Josaphat
2333 S 6th StOne of the largest copper domes in the world- a Milwaukee historical landmark!
Parks & Nature
Go down to the beach during the summer and catch some rays in Lake Michigan!
56 locals recommend
South Shore Park
2900 S Shore DrGo down to the beach during the summer and catch some rays in Lake Michigan!
Shopping
One of the only haberdasheries I've ever been to- and it's walking distance from the house. Get a tailor-made hat at The Brass Rooster, or neighboring Hen's House (for the ladies!). Super fun spot.
8 locals recommend
The Brass Rooster
2250 S Kinnickinnic AveOne of the only haberdasheries I've ever been to- and it's walking distance from the house. Get a tailor-made hat at The Brass Rooster, or neighboring Hen's House (for the ladies!). Super fun spot.
It's true... Bay View is a hipster-haven. And because of that- we have amazing thrift stores. Check out Alive and Fine for some cool looks!
7 locals recommend
Alive and Fine
2652 S Kinnickinnic AveIt's true... Bay View is a hipster-haven. And because of that- we have amazing thrift stores. Check out Alive and Fine for some cool looks!
Essentials
Milwaukee's version of Whole Foods. This is a local organic co-op, and one of the best grocery stores I've ever been to. You may catch live music while you shop!
54 locals recommend
Outpost Natural Foods
2826 S Kinnickinnic AveMilwaukee's version of Whole Foods. This is a local organic co-op, and one of the best grocery stores I've ever been to. You may catch live music while you shop!
If Outpost is out of your price range, this is the closest and cheapest grocery store!
102 locals recommend
Pick 'n Save
605 E Lyon StIf Outpost is out of your price range, this is the closest and cheapest grocery store!
Aurora St. Luke's Medical Center
2900 W Oklahoma AveIf you get sick, this is the closest hospital!