Amanda’s guidebook
Food scene
Golden Nest Pancakes & Cafe
11250 West Burleigh StreetGreat place for brunch/breakfast
Starbucks
2551 N Downer AveClosest Coffee Shop
Nice yet semi-casual restaurant close by. Fun outdoor domes in the winter months if you plan in advance. Good Happy Hour.
Eldr+Rime
2300 North Mayfair RoadNice yet semi-casual restaurant close by. Fun outdoor domes in the winter months if you plan in advance. Good Happy Hour.
Midtown Grill
8913 W North AveNice locally owned, casual restaurant. Great indoor and outdoor seating.
North Avenue Grill
7225 W North AveSame owner as Midtown Grill, a little "nicer" set up.
Fun place to eat or get drinks at any time of day. Centrally located right down in the village. Park at 7747 W Wisconsin Ave, 53213 in the free public lot and cross the foot bridge to access the Village easily
49 locals recommend
Café Hollander - Tosa
7677 W State StFun place to eat or get drinks at any time of day. Centrally located right down in the village. Park at 7747 W Wisconsin Ave, 53213 in the free public lot and cross the foot bridge to access the Village easily
Finer dining for Mexican. Try ordering the guacamole bowl! Centrally located right down in the village. Park at 7747 W Wisconsin Ave, 53213 in the free public lot and cross the foot bridge to access the Village easily
12 locals recommend
Jose's Blue Sombrero
7615 W State StFiner dining for Mexican. Try ordering the guacamole bowl! Centrally located right down in the village. Park at 7747 W Wisconsin Ave, 53213 in the free public lot and cross the foot bridge to access the Village easily
Excellent fine dining Italian. Check menu in advance as it frequently changes to feature different regions of Italy. May still be a flat fee for a 4 course meal.
Centrally located right down in the village. Park at 7747 W Wisconsin Ave, 53213 in the free public lot and cross the foot bridge to access the Village easily .
19 locals recommend
Ristorante Bartolotta dal 1993
7616 W State StExcellent fine dining Italian. Check menu in advance as it frequently changes to feature different regions of Italy. May still be a flat fee for a 4 course meal.
Centrally located right down in the village. Park at 7747 W Wisconsin Ave, 53213 in the free public lot and cross the foot bridge to access the Village easily .
Blue's Egg
317 N 76th StPopular breakfast location.
Most Unique place in Milwaukee! Best experience if you plan to eat here (American) but don't investigate into it as you will spoil the experience (it's completely safe!). Best entrance is from the ally on N Front Street between Wells St and Mason St.
58 locals recommend
SafeHouse
779 N Front StMost Unique place in Milwaukee! Best experience if you plan to eat here (American) but don't investigate into it as you will spoil the experience (it's completely safe!). Best entrance is from the ally on N Front Street between Wells St and Mason St.
Coffee Shops
Colectivo Coffee - Swan Blvd
9125 W North AveMuch Better coffee, still close by
Fiddleheads Coffee Wauwatosa
great coffee and vibe with outdoor, main floor and balcony seating
City/town information
Wauwatosa has a lot of charm and a variety of unique neighborhoods. You'll find the "village" and North Avenue to be quite walkable with lots of great dining, coffee and shopping opportunities. The historic neighborhoods along the river and in the center of town are akin to walking through a museum. The city prides itself on the amount of trees there are and the natural beauty also found within its city limits.
23 locals recommend
Wauwatosa
Wauwatosa has a lot of charm and a variety of unique neighborhoods. You'll find the "village" and North Avenue to be quite walkable with lots of great dining, coffee and shopping opportunities. The historic neighborhoods along the river and in the center of town are akin to walking through a museum. The city prides itself on the amount of trees there are and the natural beauty also found within its city limits.
A quaint, small town that starts "lake country" west of Milwaukee. Park down by the beach and the adorable "down town". You'll feel like you entered the set of a Hallmark movie. Great coffee and dining options as well.
Pewaukee
A quaint, small town that starts "lake country" west of Milwaukee. Park down by the beach and the adorable "down town". You'll feel like you entered the set of a Hallmark movie. Great coffee and dining options as well.
Neighborhoods
So much to explore down here! River walks, great dining, fantastic shopping, and historic brick buildings abound. Simply find any place to park and start walking.
137 locals recommend
Historic Third Ward
So much to explore down here! River walks, great dining, fantastic shopping, and historic brick buildings abound. Simply find any place to park and start walking.
Shopping
Possibly the largest mall in Wisconsin. If they don't have it, I don't know who will!
70 locals recommend
Mayfair
2500 N Mayfair RdPossibly the largest mall in Wisconsin. If they don't have it, I don't know who will!
Mayfair Collection
11500 W Burleigh StGreat outlet shops close by.
Sightseeing
Lakefront Brewery
1872 N Commerce StGrab a tour and enjoy a complementary drink after!