Guidebook for Wauwatosa
Drinks & Nightlife
Camp Bar Tosa
6600 W North AveWauwatiki Bar & Grill
6502 W North AveRed Dot
6715 W North AveBurgers!
The Ruby Tap
1341 N Wauwatosa AveWine by the glass
Leff's Lucky Town
7208 W State StSports! Good food!
One of THE best spots during summer in Wauwatosa. Kid friendly pool (zero depth entry) with a slide, new in the last 10 years. An amazing beer garden with pizza, brats, and pretzels. Check hours as it's usually closed one day a week.
The Landing at Hoyt Park
1800 N Swan BlvdOne of THE best spots during summer in Wauwatosa. Kid friendly pool (zero depth entry) with a slide, new in the last 10 years. An amazing beer garden with pizza, brats, and pretzels. Check hours as it's usually closed one day a week.
New in 2018, "never the same beer twice." Have yet to try it ourselves but hey, it's right up the street!
Stock House Brewing Co.
7208 W North AveNew in 2018, "never the same beer twice." Have yet to try it ourselves but hey, it's right up the street!
Doubles as a coffee shop. A bit longer walk but everything we've heard is that it is well worth the trip!
26 locals recommend
Vennture Brew Co
5519 W North AveDoubles as a coffee shop. A bit longer walk but everything we've heard is that it is well worth the trip!
Food Scene
Rocket Baby Bakery
6822 W North AveCoffee and exquisite baked goods
Cranky Al's
6901 W North AveCoffee, donuts and pizza!
IL MITO Trattoria e Enoteca
6913 W North AveNorth Avenue Grill
7225 W North AveHue Vietnamese Restaurant
6519 W North AveBlue's Egg
317 N 76th St Popular spot, great breakfast, but typically a wait.
Great spot to start your evening, lots to choose from in the area just south of the Public Market. You can eat here or just sample food and drink before heading out for a nice dinner and show in the area.
267 locals recommend
Milwaukee Public Market
Great spot to start your evening, lots to choose from in the area just south of the Public Market. You can eat here or just sample food and drink before heading out for a nice dinner and show in the area.
Outstanding Cal-Mex food options, great patio in the summers.
48 locals recommend
BelAir Cantina Wauwatosa
6817 W North AveOutstanding Cal-Mex food options, great patio in the summers.
This is one of our family's new favorites in the heart of the Tosa village. 1st floor public parking right inside the same building.
7 locals recommend
MOD Pizza
7470 W State StThis is one of our family's new favorites in the heart of the Tosa village. 1st floor public parking right inside the same building.
Great beer selection and a German-themed food menu. Enjoy the european atmosphere outside during the warmer months.
18 locals recommend
Café Bavaria
7700 Harwood AveGreat beer selection and a German-themed food menu. Enjoy the european atmosphere outside during the warmer months.
More great beer options and family-friendly menu. Lots of room upstairs which usually limits the wait. Outdoor European-feel dining during the warmer months.
49 locals recommend
Café Hollander - Tosa
7677 W State StMore great beer options and family-friendly menu. Lots of room upstairs which usually limits the wait. Outdoor European-feel dining during the warmer months.
Just opened Summer of 2018. Great space overlooking State Street. Standard Mexican faire, family friendly.
12 locals recommend
Jose's Blue Sombrero
7615 W State StJust opened Summer of 2018. Great space overlooking State Street. Standard Mexican faire, family friendly.
Parks & Nature
Great trail for running or walking near the Milwaukee River . Easy to drive and park on the Parkway and enjoy The Landing at Hoyt Park when you are finished.
Hoyt Park Footbridge
Great trail for running or walking near the Milwaukee River . Easy to drive and park on the Parkway and enjoy The Landing at Hoyt Park when you are finished.
A bit of a drive from Wauwatosa but awesome views from the Observation Tower. You'll need to pay a daily fee if you don't already have a state park vehicle sticker. Bring a picnic lunch as there are plenty of places to settle down for a meal.
15 locals recommend
Lapham Peak Observation Tower
County C A bit of a drive from Wauwatosa but awesome views from the Observation Tower. You'll need to pay a daily fee if you don't already have a state park vehicle sticker. Bring a picnic lunch as there are plenty of places to settle down for a meal.
Shopping
Mayfair
2500 N Mayfair RdMayfair Collection
11500 W Burleigh StEssentials
Sendik's Food Market Wauwatosa
8616 W North AveMetcalfe's Market
6700 W State StA little further drive (10 minutes) but more selection.
Ray's Wine & Spirits
8930 W North AveEntertainment & Activities
Rosebud Cinema
6823 W North AveTosa Yoga Center
6734 W North AveMiller Brewery Tour
4251 W State StHarley-Davidson Museum
400 W Canal StMiller Park
1 Brewers WayWisconsin State Fair Park
640 S 84th StSummerfest
639 E Summerfest PlDave & Buster's
2201 N Mayfair RdLots of fun and great food/drink. Recommend for kids age 7+.
Arts & Culture
Milwaukee Art Museum
700 N Art Museum DrMilwaukee Public Museum
800 W Wells StWonderful re-creation of the streets of Old Milwaukee.