East Side Guidebook
Food scene
A food hall offering local, made from scratch options from multiple individual vendors, such as daily made pasta from Egg & Flour, Scratch Ice Cream, and more! Check out “Milwaukee’s Foodiest Food Hall” at www.crossroadscollectivemke.com, and ask a bartender about their second bar ;)
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Crossroads Collective
2238 N Farwell AveA food hall offering local, made from scratch options from multiple individual vendors, such as daily made pasta from Egg & Flour, Scratch Ice Cream, and more! Check out “Milwaukee’s Foodiest Food Hall” at www.crossroadscollectivemke.com, and ask a bartender about their second bar ;)
A Greek Milwaukee staple, known for their famous Gyros and late night hours. Open every day from 11am-3am.
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Oakland Gyros
2867 N Oakland AveA Greek Milwaukee staple, known for their famous Gyros and late night hours. Open every day from 11am-3am.
Since 1993, Shahrazad has been bringing authentic Persian and Middle Eastern cuisine to Milwaukee’s culinary scene in a warm, inviting, family friendly atmosphere. Check out www.shahrazadrestaurant.com to view their hours and menu
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Shahrazad Persian / Middle Eastern Cuisine
3133 N Oakland AveSince 1993, Shahrazad has been bringing authentic Persian and Middle Eastern cuisine to Milwaukee’s culinary scene in a warm, inviting, family friendly atmosphere. Check out www.shahrazadrestaurant.com to view their hours and menu
A Milwaukee favorite! Lisa's homemade pizzas, Italian classics and more delicious meals available for takeout, delivery or dine in. Visit www.pizzabylisa.com to view their menu.
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Ian's Pizza MKE North Ave
2035 East North AvenueA Milwaukee favorite! Lisa's homemade pizzas, Italian classics and more delicious meals available for takeout, delivery or dine in. Visit www.pizzabylisa.com to view their menu.
Well known for their healthy vegetarian options, they serve good, healthy homemade food for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Their locally sourced ingredients continue to make Beans & Barley a wholesome staple of Milwaukee’s East Side. After your meal, stop over to their grocery store connected next door! Visit www.beansandbarley.com to learn more.
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Beans & Barley
1901 E North AveWell known for their healthy vegetarian options, they serve good, healthy homemade food for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Their locally sourced ingredients continue to make Beans & Barley a wholesome staple of Milwaukee’s East Side. After your meal, stop over to their grocery store connected next door! Visit www.beansandbarley.com to learn more.
Plant based vegan bistro with a weekly changing menu, featuring natural wines, aperitif and music on classic vinyl records. Check out their website at www.strangetownmke.com.
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Strange Town
2101 N Prospect AvePlant based vegan bistro with a weekly changing menu, featuring natural wines, aperitif and music on classic vinyl records. Check out their website at www.strangetownmke.com.
Red Light started as a way for the employees of Ardent to enjoy themselves with family and friends at the end of the week. After a few years of running their pop up shop out of Ardent on weekend nights, their simple menu of tonkotsu ramen and boozy slushies helped Red Light quickly gain popularity. It is now a weekend tradition of Milwaukee’s East Side featuring a much larger menu but with the same funky vibe, now in a restaurant of its own. Visit their website at www.redlightramen.com to view their hours and menu.
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Red Light Ramen
1749 N Farwell AveRed Light started as a way for the employees of Ardent to enjoy themselves with family and friends at the end of the week. After a few years of running their pop up shop out of Ardent on weekend nights, their simple menu of tonkotsu ramen and boozy slushies helped Red Light quickly gain popularity. It is now a weekend tradition of Milwaukee’s East Side featuring a much larger menu but with the same funky vibe, now in a restaurant of its own. Visit their website at www.redlightramen.com to view their hours and menu.
The word Ardent -- which means something characterized by warmth and passion -- is reflective of the ambiance and cuisine at this acclaimed restaurant where diners can enjoy upscale dishes in cozy, chef-driven quarters.
Reservations are highly recommended. www.ardentmke.com
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Ardent
1751 N Farwell AveThe word Ardent -- which means something characterized by warmth and passion -- is reflective of the ambiance and cuisine at this acclaimed restaurant where diners can enjoy upscale dishes in cozy, chef-driven quarters.
Reservations are highly recommended. www.ardentmke.com
A local favorite, serving up specialty pizzas by the slice or by the pie. Some of their unique creations include the Portobello Pesto, Drunken Ravioli, Macadilla Killa and BBQ Chicken Pineapple. Ian’s is open late to satisfy those late night cravings. Also serving salads, desserts and vegan options. Check out their menu and hours at www.ianspizza.com.
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Ian's Pizza MKE North Ave
2035 East North AvenueA local favorite, serving up specialty pizzas by the slice or by the pie. Some of their unique creations include the Portobello Pesto, Drunken Ravioli, Macadilla Killa and BBQ Chicken Pineapple. Ian’s is open late to satisfy those late night cravings. Also serving salads, desserts and vegan options. Check out their menu and hours at www.ianspizza.com.
Milwaukee's newest upscale casual restaurant serving New-American style food paired with unique craft cocktails. The Original aims to create an atmosphere where guests can enjoy themselves and speak easy. Pretentiousness is checked at the door. You could be seated next to the Mayor or your kid's babysitter. There are no judgements here - politics, religion and all controversy aside - everone loves a great meal!
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The Original
2498 N Bartlett AveMilwaukee's newest upscale casual restaurant serving New-American style food paired with unique craft cocktails. The Original aims to create an atmosphere where guests can enjoy themselves and speak easy. Pretentiousness is checked at the door. You could be seated next to the Mayor or your kid's babysitter. There are no judgements here - politics, religion and all controversy aside - everone loves a great meal!
Enjoy unique, high quality selections of artisan ethnic products, freshly made prepared foods and shop the independent merchants. Try the crowd favorite Lobster Roll at the St. Paul Fish Company. Visit www.milwaukeepublicmarket.org for more information and to view vendors.
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Milwaukee Public Market
Enjoy unique, high quality selections of artisan ethnic products, freshly made prepared foods and shop the independent merchants. Try the crowd favorite Lobster Roll at the St. Paul Fish Company. Visit www.milwaukeepublicmarket.org for more information and to view vendors.
For over 70 years, Glorioso’s has been a staple in the community. Here, you’ll find a family behind a deli filled with Mediterranean-Italian favorites. Smell the mouth-watering aromas of fresh Italian food from the deli and Italian cookies and bread from the bakery. Also offering classes, in-store events and more!
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Glorioso's Italian Market
1011 E Brady StFor over 70 years, Glorioso’s has been a staple in the community. Here, you’ll find a family behind a deli filled with Mediterranean-Italian favorites. Smell the mouth-watering aromas of fresh Italian food from the deli and Italian cookies and bread from the bakery. Also offering classes, in-store events and more!
Chic bi-level Middle Eastern restaurant & cocktail lounge with hookah, daily specials, featured DJs and weekly belly dancers. For more info, go to www.casablancaonbrady.com
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Casablanca
728 E Brady StChic bi-level Middle Eastern restaurant & cocktail lounge with hookah, daily specials, featured DJs and weekly belly dancers. For more info, go to www.casablancaonbrady.com
At San Giorgio, their Neapolitan pizza dough is made fresh and naturally fermented in accordance with the strict standards of the authentic Vera Pizza Napolenta. Their pizza is wood fired in extreme heat for 90 seconds, creating a light and fluffy consistency. For more info and to view their menu, visit www.sangiorgiopizza.com.
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San Giorgio Pizzeria Napoletana
838 N Old World 3rd StAt San Giorgio, their Neapolitan pizza dough is made fresh and naturally fermented in accordance with the strict standards of the authentic Vera Pizza Napolenta. Their pizza is wood fired in extreme heat for 90 seconds, creating a light and fluffy consistency. For more info and to view their menu, visit www.sangiorgiopizza.com.
Specializing in authentic Greek food, especially gyros and chicken sandwiches, Apollo is a popular spot at lunch, dinner and through bar time.
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Apollo Cafe
1310 E Brady StSpecializing in authentic Greek food, especially gyros and chicken sandwiches, Apollo is a popular spot at lunch, dinner and through bar time.
Known as a home-away-from-home for Chinese-born college students, Asian Fusion serves up a menu of both traditional and modern takes on Chinese dishes from a variety of provinces.
Asian Fusion
1609 E North AveKnown as a home-away-from-home for Chinese-born college students, Asian Fusion serves up a menu of both traditional and modern takes on Chinese dishes from a variety of provinces.
Just off Brady Street, Balzac is a cozy, dimly lit wine bar serving creative New American small plates and a long list of wines.
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Balzac
1716 N Arlington PlJust off Brady Street, Balzac is a cozy, dimly lit wine bar serving creative New American small plates and a long list of wines.
Kompali, a new full service taqueria, is on the way. And it promises both traditional and internationally inspired tacos, along with appetizers and tequila and mezcal-based cocktails. It will also cater to the late-night crowd on Brady with a kitchen that stays open until midnight.
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Kompali
1205 East Brady StreetKompali, a new full service taqueria, is on the way. And it promises both traditional and internationally inspired tacos, along with appetizers and tequila and mezcal-based cocktails. It will also cater to the late-night crowd on Brady with a kitchen that stays open until midnight.
Treat yourself to simple, affordable, well-prepared Somali fare at this easy-to-miss eatery. Must-trys include sambusas, the lamb platter with rice, vegetable crepes and what might just be the best hummus in the city.
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Blue Star Cafe
1619 N Farwell AveTreat yourself to simple, affordable, well-prepared Somali fare at this easy-to-miss eatery. Must-trys include sambusas, the lamb platter with rice, vegetable crepes and what might just be the best hummus in the city.
In addition to being one of the city's best beer bars (especially for lovers of Belgian brews), Cafe Hollander also serves up a menu of savory European-style pub fare, plus brunch every day of the week.
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Café Hollander - Downer
2608 N Downer AveIn addition to being one of the city's best beer bars (especially for lovers of Belgian brews), Cafe Hollander also serves up a menu of savory European-style pub fare, plus brunch every day of the week.
Canela Cafe
2621 North Downer AvenueClassic breakfast dishes are served up seven days a week along with brunch favorites.
Head to Carini's for Southern Italian food, particularly pizza and pasta, in a homey setting with a Mediterranean feel.
Carini's Southern Italian Restaurant
3468 N Oakland AveHead to Carini's for Southern Italian food, particularly pizza and pasta, in a homey setting with a Mediterranean feel.
Using bread from nearby Peter Sciortino's Italian Bakery and offering dine-in or delivery options, Chubby's is Milwaukee's take on the Philly cheesesteak.
Chubbys Cheesesteaks East Side
2232 North Oakland AvenueUsing bread from nearby Peter Sciortino's Italian Bakery and offering dine-in or delivery options, Chubby's is Milwaukee's take on the Philly cheesesteak.
The Diplomat is a well appointed friendly dinner spot serving up approachable American fare in a shareable plate format.
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The Diplomat
815 E Brady StThe Diplomat is a well appointed friendly dinner spot serving up approachable American fare in a shareable plate format.
The counter-serve chain joint doles out specialty and build-your-own hot dogs with a variety of toppings, plus other items like cheese curds.
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The Dogg Haus
1433 E Brady StThe counter-serve chain joint doles out specialty and build-your-own hot dogs with a variety of toppings, plus other items like cheese curds.
Dorsia, located in the former home of Mimma's Cafe, is a modern Italian spot featuring house-made pasta, pizza and delightful brunch options in snazzy digs.
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Dorsia
1307 E Brady StDorsia, located in the former home of Mimma's Cafe, is a modern Italian spot featuring house-made pasta, pizza and delightful brunch options in snazzy digs.
Head to Easy Tyger for playful, creative Asian inspired fare including non-traditional bao, burgers and ramen.
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Easy Tyger
1230 E Brady StHead to Easy Tyger for playful, creative Asian inspired fare including non-traditional bao, burgers and ramen.
Serving strong brew, all-day breakfast and signature sandwiches, Colectivo has grown into much more than a coffee house, especially with scenic lakefront views from their spacious outdoor patio, or at the Prospect Avenue location, which offers patio seating and concerts in the "back room."
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Colectivo Coffee Lakefront
1701 N Lincoln Memorial DrServing strong brew, all-day breakfast and signature sandwiches, Colectivo has grown into much more than a coffee house, especially with scenic lakefront views from their spacious outdoor patio, or at the Prospect Avenue location, which offers patio seating and concerts in the "back room."
This low-key eatery serves a menu of traditional Thai and Lao dishes, including a wide selection of vegetarian options.
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EE-Sane Thai-Lao Cuisine
1806 N Farwell AveThis low-key eatery serves a menu of traditional Thai and Lao dishes, including a wide selection of vegetarian options.
This informal nook with a warm atmosphere showcases a delicious menu of classic Ethiopian dishes.
Ethiopian Cottage Restaurant
1824 N Farwell AveThis informal nook with a warm atmosphere showcases a delicious menu of classic Ethiopian dishes.
Enjoy fresh modern poke bowls -- including the Mango Tango and vegan Zen Bowl -- at this locally-owned fast casual poke spot.
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FreshFin Poké
1806 E North AveEnjoy fresh modern poke bowls -- including the Mango Tango and vegan Zen Bowl -- at this locally-owned fast casual poke spot.
Insomnia Cookies specializes in delivering warm, delicious cookies right to your door - daily until 3 AM.
Also serving up brownies, ice cream, cookie cakes and, of course, milk to dunk them all in
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Insomnia Cookies
1804 E North AveInsomnia Cookies specializes in delivering warm, delicious cookies right to your door - daily until 3 AM.
Also serving up brownies, ice cream, cookie cakes and, of course, milk to dunk them all in
Fushimi
2116 North Farwell AvenueEnjoy a sushi buffet, seafood dishes and made-to-order sushi at this strip mall sushi spot.
Build-your-own or signature poke bowls are not the only mouthwatering items available at Fusion Poke. They also have ramen, sushi and Korean wings.*May be takeout only, call ahead to confirm & order*
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FreshFin Poké
1806 E North AveBuild-your-own or signature poke bowls are not the only mouthwatering items available at Fusion Poke. They also have ramen, sushi and Korean wings.*May be takeout only, call ahead to confirm & order*
Harry's specializes in American fare which you can enjoy to live music every Thursday night.
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Harry's Bar and Grill
3549 N Oakland AveHarry's specializes in American fare which you can enjoy to live music every Thursday night.
A neighborhood fixture for three decades, Henry's is a bar that serves burgers, sandwiches, salads, fish fry and weekend brunch.
Henry's
2523 E Belleview PlA neighborhood fixture for three decades, Henry's is a bar that serves burgers, sandwiches, salads, fish fry and weekend brunch.
A stylish split-level lounge that features craft cocktails and gourmet American fare, including brunch, plus live music.
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Hi Hat on Brady
1701 N Arlington PlA stylish split-level lounge that features craft cocktails and gourmet American fare, including brunch, plus live music.
This casual Chinese restaurant provides the standard favorites including a popular hot pot offering. But if you're feeling adventurous, you should ask for the secret Chinese menu.
Huan Xi Chinese Restaurant
2428 North Murray AvenueThis casual Chinese restaurant provides the standard favorites including a popular hot pot offering. But if you're feeling adventurous, you should ask for the secret Chinese menu.
Scour through their appetizing menu while enjoying their cozy patio while you still can. Wednesday’s “Build a burger” deal and a menu perfect for any time of day will have you coming back regardless of the temperatures.
Izzy Hops Swig & Nosh
2311 North Murray AvenueScour through their appetizing menu while enjoying their cozy patio while you still can. Wednesday’s “Build a burger” deal and a menu perfect for any time of day will have you coming back regardless of the temperatures.
Jack's is a popular watering hole with sidewalk seating that serves pizza and bar fare such as appetizers, burgers and wings.
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Jack's American Pub
1323 E Brady StJack's is a popular watering hole with sidewalk seating that serves pizza and bar fare such as appetizers, burgers and wings.
Entertainment
Milwaukee’s first axe throwing bar. Great for friends & family gatherings, work outings, celebrations and date nights. Visit their website at www.axemke.com.
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AXE MKE
1924 E Kenilworth PlMilwaukee’s first axe throwing bar. Great for friends & family gatherings, work outings, celebrations and date nights. Visit their website at www.axemke.com.
An arcade and nostalgia-based bar featuring more than 60 arcade games from the ‘80s and ‘90s, along with an array of patio activities on their 2 floors of outdoor patio. All games just cost 25 cents. They have an extensive craft beer selection as well as house made pizza by the slice. Go to www.updownarcadebar.com for more info. Must be 21+ to enter.
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Up-Down MKE
615 E Brady StAn arcade and nostalgia-based bar featuring more than 60 arcade games from the ‘80s and ‘90s, along with an array of patio activities on their 2 floors of outdoor patio. All games just cost 25 cents. They have an extensive craft beer selection as well as house made pizza by the slice. Go to www.updownarcadebar.com for more info. Must be 21+ to enter.
The “adult playground” of downtown Milwaukee, where you can let loose and enjoy yourself. Featuring games such as bowling, shuffleboard, bocce, karaoke and more! Here you’ll find handcrafted beverages, a unique scratch-made culinary menu, a beautiful outdoor beer garden and two big “partios”. Check out www.punchbowlsocial.com for more info.
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Punch Bowl Social Milwaukee
1122 Vel R. Phillips AveThe “adult playground” of downtown Milwaukee, where you can let loose and enjoy yourself. Featuring games such as bowling, shuffleboard, bocce, karaoke and more! Here you’ll find handcrafted beverages, a unique scratch-made culinary menu, a beautiful outdoor beer garden and two big “partios”. Check out www.punchbowlsocial.com for more info.
Coffee, wine, delicious nibbles and cats. Milwaukee’s first cat cafe, partnered with Lakeland Animal Shelter to help homeless cats find their fur-ever homes. Visit www.sipandpurr.com for their weekly lounge specials and to make a reservation.
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Sip & Purr Cat Café
833 E Ivanhoe PlCoffee, wine, delicious nibbles and cats. Milwaukee’s first cat cafe, partnered with Lakeland Animal Shelter to help homeless cats find their fur-ever homes. Visit www.sipandpurr.com for their weekly lounge specials and to make a reservation.
A buzzy spy-themed hideaway that features creative cocktails and casual fare in a quirky, dimly lit interior. The unassuming entrance has been the doorway to safety for spies and special agents since 1966. Behind the hidden entrance is a world of global espionage and entertainment. Go to www.safe-house.com for briefings.
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SafeHouse
779 N Front StA buzzy spy-themed hideaway that features creative cocktails and casual fare in a quirky, dimly lit interior. The unassuming entrance has been the doorway to safety for spies and special agents since 1966. Behind the hidden entrance is a world of global espionage and entertainment. Go to www.safe-house.com for briefings.
Celebrating more than 100 years of Harley Davidson, the museum showcases the company’s rich history and motorcycles through a variety of interactive exhibits. Open 363 days a year. Visit www.harley-davidson.com for info about exhibits, tours, and events.
After touring the museum, cruise on over to Motor Bar & Restaurant and grab a bite to eat.
Go to www.motorrestaurant.com to view the restaurant’s specials, discounts, & offers.
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Museo Harley-Davidson
400 W Canal StCelebrating more than 100 years of Harley Davidson, the museum showcases the company’s rich history and motorcycles through a variety of interactive exhibits. Open 363 days a year. Visit www.harley-davidson.com for info about exhibits, tours, and events.
After touring the museum, cruise on over to Motor Bar & Restaurant and grab a bite to eat.
Go to www.motorrestaurant.com to view the restaurant’s specials, discounts, & offers.
This beautiful movie palace is a historic Milwaukee landmark. With 3 screens, full service concessions and bar, and it’s ornate East Indian decor, the Oriental Theatre is consistently recognized as one of the top movie palaces in the country. Check their website, www.mkefilm.org/oriental-theatre, for current screenings.
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Oriental Theater
2230 N Farwell AveThis beautiful movie palace is a historic Milwaukee landmark. With 3 screens, full service concessions and bar, and it’s ornate East Indian decor, the Oriental Theatre is consistently recognized as one of the top movie palaces in the country. Check their website, www.mkefilm.org/oriental-theatre, for current screenings.
Located next to the Oriental Theater, Landmark is one of the oldest and longest running bowling alleys serving the Milwaukee community since 1927. Also featuring arcade games, live music, happy hour and more! Visit their website at www.landmarklanes.com.
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Landmark Lanes
2220 N Farwell AveLocated next to the Oriental Theater, Landmark is one of the oldest and longest running bowling alleys serving the Milwaukee community since 1927. Also featuring arcade games, live music, happy hour and more! Visit their website at www.landmarklanes.com.
Four floors of over 40 galleries of art, featuring American paintings, sculptures, photographs and more. The 341,000 square foot museum includes the War Memorial Center. Visit www.mam.org for current exhibits and events.
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Museo de Arte de Milwaukee
700 N Art Museum DrFour floors of over 40 galleries of art, featuring American paintings, sculptures, photographs and more. The 341,000 square foot museum includes the War Memorial Center. Visit www.mam.org for current exhibits and events.
Milwaukee’s premier science and technology center for the whole family. The 120,000 square foot center offers fun and educational experiences including interactive exhibits, the Reiman Aquarium, educational labs and programs and more. Visit www.discoveryworld.org for more info.
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Discovery World
500 N Harbor DrMilwaukee’s premier science and technology center for the whole family. The 120,000 square foot center offers fun and educational experiences including interactive exhibits, the Reiman Aquarium, educational labs and programs and more. Visit www.discoveryworld.org for more info.
Breweries & Distilleries
This tasting room and restaurant operated by the folks from Door County Brewing offers guests a bright, beautiful environment to enjoy a long list of creative craft brews and a menu of snacks and sandwiches.
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Hacienda Beer Co North Ave Taproom
2018 E North AveThis tasting room and restaurant operated by the folks from Door County Brewing offers guests a bright, beautiful environment to enjoy a long list of creative craft brews and a menu of snacks and sandwiches.
Host favorite! Featuring 20+ taps dedicated solely to cider, experience rotating seasonal offerings, house favorites and brand new craft ciders and meads. Also try their cider inspired cocktails, bottled and canned ciders of the world, shareable snacks and 4 ounce flights. Check www.lostvalley.com for their current draft menu and specials.
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Lost Valley Cider Co.
408 W Florida StHost favorite! Featuring 20+ taps dedicated solely to cider, experience rotating seasonal offerings, house favorites and brand new craft ciders and meads. Also try their cider inspired cocktails, bottled and canned ciders of the world, shareable snacks and 4 ounce flights. Check www.lostvalley.com for their current draft menu and specials.
The Lakefront Brewery Tour is ranked the 4th best brewery tour in America. Their spacious brewpub offers bar bites and their famous Friday Fish Fry. They have an array of beers including organic and gluten free brews. Visit www.lakefrontbrewery.com for more info.
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Cervecería Lakefront
1872 N Commerce StThe Lakefront Brewery Tour is ranked the 4th best brewery tour in America. Their spacious brewpub offers bar bites and their famous Friday Fish Fry. They have an array of beers including organic and gluten free brews. Visit www.lakefrontbrewery.com for more info.
Small batch distillery locally producing vodka, bourbon, whiskey and gin. Try their popular Door County Cherry Vodka or the North Wisconsin Brandy! Their rooftop patio features views of Lake Michigan, the Downtown skyline and the Third Ward. Visit www.thecentralstandard.com for operating hours and tour schedules.
Central Standard Craft Distillery
320 East Clybourn StreetSmall batch distillery locally producing vodka, bourbon, whiskey and gin. Try their popular Door County Cherry Vodka or the North Wisconsin Brandy! Their rooftop patio features views of Lake Michigan, the Downtown skyline and the Third Ward. Visit www.thecentralstandard.com for operating hours and tour schedules.
Local craft brewery producing a rotation of year-round ales and unique seasonal flavors in a sustainable, creative and innovative environment, using the best local ingredients and suppliers. To learn more, check our their brews or book a tour, go to www.mkebrewing.com.
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Milwaukee Brewing Co.
823 S 2nd StLocal craft brewery producing a rotation of year-round ales and unique seasonal flavors in a sustainable, creative and innovative environment, using the best local ingredients and suppliers. To learn more, check our their brews or book a tour, go to www.mkebrewing.com.
Local distillery producing certified organic and gluten-freevodka, gin, white rum, dark rum and whiskey. For more info visit www.twistedpathdistillery.com
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Twisted Path Distillery
2018 S 1st StLocal distillery producing certified organic and gluten-freevodka, gin, white rum, dark rum and whiskey. For more info visit www.twistedpathdistillery.com
This craft brewery has upped the game for its genre with a chef-driven menu of snacks, sandwiches and globally inspired dishes. During the summer months, take it all in on their rooftop patio. Visit www.goodcitybrewing.com for a list of their current beer selection.
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Good City Brewing
2108 N Farwell AveThis craft brewery has upped the game for its genre with a chef-driven menu of snacks, sandwiches and globally inspired dishes. During the summer months, take it all in on their rooftop patio. Visit www.goodcitybrewing.com for a list of their current beer selection.
Drinks & Cocktails
For over 40 years, the Jazz Estate has has been hosting some of the best local and national jazz musicians. Refreshed by the owner of Bryant’s Cocktail Lounge (1579 S 9th St), they now offer a top notch cocktail menu, along with the classics, to compliment world class music in an intimate space. Visit www.thejazzestate.com for more info and to view upcoming shows.
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The Jazz Estate
2423 N Murray AveFor over 40 years, the Jazz Estate has has been hosting some of the best local and national jazz musicians. Refreshed by the owner of Bryant’s Cocktail Lounge (1579 S 9th St), they now offer a top notch cocktail menu, along with the classics, to compliment world class music in an intimate space. Visit www.thejazzestate.com for more info and to view upcoming shows.
Shaker’s is one of the most unique smoking establishments in the country, and also voted one of the 5 most haunted bars in the nation. Stocking premium hand-rolled cigars and a full bar of vintage brown spirits and wines, which dates back to Capone’s speakeasy days in Prohibition. Go to www.shakerscigarbar.com to view their info and events.
Shaker’s Original Ghost Tour lets you take an uneasy glimpse into the establishment’s sordid past. Visit www.hangmantours.com to book your tour.
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Bar de cigarros Shakers
422 S 2nd StShaker’s is one of the most unique smoking establishments in the country, and also voted one of the 5 most haunted bars in the nation. Stocking premium hand-rolled cigars and a full bar of vintage brown spirits and wines, which dates back to Capone’s speakeasy days in Prohibition. Go to www.shakerscigarbar.com to view their info and events.
Shaker’s Original Ghost Tour lets you take an uneasy glimpse into the establishment’s sordid past. Visit www.hangmantours.com to book your tour.
One of Milwaukee’s best kept secrets! A Polynesian Tiki themed bar with a playful vibe offering tropical drinks & an ample Rum list. Adorned with bamboo, fish tanks, coconuts, sea horses and puffer fish, Foundation whisks patrons away to an escapist-fueled fantasy where run splashed drinks, filled to the brim in festive glassware, will cure your mid-season ails.
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The Foundation Bar
2718 N Bremen StOne of Milwaukee’s best kept secrets! A Polynesian Tiki themed bar with a playful vibe offering tropical drinks & an ample Rum list. Adorned with bamboo, fish tanks, coconuts, sea horses and puffer fish, Foundation whisks patrons away to an escapist-fueled fantasy where run splashed drinks, filled to the brim in festive glassware, will cure your mid-season ails.
Set nine stories above Milwaukee’s Historic Third Ward, The Outsider Rooftop Bar is an elevated social experience. Unique indoor and outdoor spaces, cozy oversized couches and toasty fire pits make this the perfect spot for joining friends for craft cocktails. In the cold weather months, a portion of the rooftop is enclosed so the rooftop can still be enjoyed year round.
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The Outsider
310 E Chicago StSet nine stories above Milwaukee’s Historic Third Ward, The Outsider Rooftop Bar is an elevated social experience. Unique indoor and outdoor spaces, cozy oversized couches and toasty fire pits make this the perfect spot for joining friends for craft cocktails. In the cold weather months, a portion of the rooftop is enclosed so the rooftop can still be enjoyed year round.
Shanghai is the East Side’s newest secret speakeasy. Featuring a one of a kind curated cocktail list, craft beer program and wine selection.
Shanghai MKE
2238 North Farwell AvenueShanghai is the East Side’s newest secret speakeasy. Featuring a one of a kind curated cocktail list, craft beer program and wine selection.
One of the most popular destinations for the North Avenue pub crowd, Hooligan's has been at its prime corner spot since 1936, serving up a strong selection of burgers, sandwiches and other bar eats.
11 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Hooligans Milwaukee
2017 E North AveOne of the most popular destinations for the North Avenue pub crowd, Hooligan's has been at its prime corner spot since 1936, serving up a strong selection of burgers, sandwiches and other bar eats.
Sightseeing
Book an entire bike bar for a 2 hour private tour of downtown Milwaukee with Pedal Tavern! You can choose your own route and bar stops around Milwaukee’s Third and Walker’s Point, or you can leave it up to your driver, a certified guru of Milwaukee’s neighborhood bar scene to put together the best Milwaukee pub crawl possible. Visit https://milwaukeepedalandpaddletavern.com/pedal/ to book yours today!
14 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Milwaukee Pedal Tavern
820 S Water StBook an entire bike bar for a 2 hour private tour of downtown Milwaukee with Pedal Tavern! You can choose your own route and bar stops around Milwaukee’s Third and Walker’s Point, or you can leave it up to your driver, a certified guru of Milwaukee’s neighborhood bar scene to put together the best Milwaukee pub crawl possible. Visit https://milwaukeepedalandpaddletavern.com/pedal/ to book yours today!
Milwaukee Paddle Tavern is a unique Milwaukee River excursion. Load up with 14 of your friends, grab some beers, and experience the Milwaukee River with a scenic and fun way to see our lovely city! More info at https://milwaukeepedalandpaddletavern.com/paddle/
6 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
PaddleTavern
113 E Juneau AveMilwaukee Paddle Tavern is a unique Milwaukee River excursion. Load up with 14 of your friends, grab some beers, and experience the Milwaukee River with a scenic and fun way to see our lovely city! More info at https://milwaukeepedalandpaddletavern.com/paddle/
Grocery & Supermarket
Pick 'n Save
605 E Lyon StFresh Thyme Farmers Market
470 E Pleasant StMetro Market
1123 N Van Buren StWhole Foods Market
2305 N Prospect Ave