Savion’s guidebook
Neighborhoods
It's the place to be!
Breweries, coffee shops, restaurants, dog parks, local shops, movie theater, bowling, library, and so much more!
Just south of the city on the coast of Lake Michigan, Bay View is the place to be!
You'll find plenty of opportunities to get outdoors on lakefront trails or at beer gardens in neighborhood parks. From record shops and great music venues to craft beer and dining. Local art, a thriving farmers market and maker fair. You can't miss it!
46 locals recommend
Bay View
Just south of the city on the coast of Lake Michigan, Bay View is the place to be!
You'll find plenty of opportunities to get outdoors on lakefront trails or at beer gardens in neighborhood parks. From record shops and great music venues to craft beer and dining. Local art, a thriving farmers market and maker fair. You can't miss it!
The longtime hub of Milwaukee’s gay community. You’ll find some of the city’s best LGBTQ bars and nightclubs alongside award-winning restaurants and locally-made artisan food products.
25 locals recommend
Walker's Point
The longtime hub of Milwaukee’s gay community. You’ll find some of the city’s best LGBTQ bars and nightclubs alongside award-winning restaurants and locally-made artisan food products.
Block after block of formerly industrial space is now home to galleries, restaurants, boutique shops, and stylish national retailers like West Elm, Anthropologie, and Pendleton. A must see!
137 locals recommend
Historic Third Ward
Block after block of formerly industrial space is now home to galleries, restaurants, boutique shops, and stylish national retailers like West Elm, Anthropologie, and Pendleton. A must see!
Food scene
1. Pitas!
2. House-made chips!
3. Best bang for your buck!
What else can you ask for?!
(BV)
56 locals recommend
LuLu Cafe
2265 S Howell Ave1. Pitas!
2. House-made chips!
3. Best bang for your buck!
What else can you ask for?!
(BV)
Awesome food, drink specials, and service! If it's nice outside, make sure to sit on their patio!
(BV)
100 locals recommend
Café Corazón
3129 N Bremen StAwesome food, drink specials, and service! If it's nice outside, make sure to sit on their patio!
(BV)
One of the many Colectivo's in Milwaukee, but this one is the best because it's where the bakery is located!
54 locals recommend
Colectivo Coffee Bay View Cafe and Bakery
2301 S Kinnickinnic AveOne of the many Colectivo's in Milwaukee, but this one is the best because it's where the bakery is located!
Honeypie
2569 S Kinnickinnic AveIt's all in the name! The best pie this side of town!
(BV)
Known for its brunch! But just look at that picture! (BV)
54 locals recommend
Centraal Grand Café and Tappery
2306 S Kinnickinnic AveKnown for its brunch! But just look at that picture! (BV)
Ice cream, including a wide variety of dairy-free and vegan options! (BV)
11 locals recommend
Babes Ice Cream & Dessert
2264 S Kinnickinnic AveIce cream, including a wide variety of dairy-free and vegan options! (BV)
Cafe India Bay View
2201 S Kinnickinnic AveThe best curry and naan I've ever had!
A modern, rustic dining room in the Hotel Madrid serving upscale Spanish cuisine. Recently relocated due to Covid, but now they have outdoor seating! Small plates and the best sangria I've had! (WP)
10 locals recommend
Hotel Madrid
600 S 6th StA modern, rustic dining room in the Hotel Madrid serving upscale Spanish cuisine. Recently relocated due to Covid, but now they have outdoor seating! Small plates and the best sangria I've had! (WP)
*Temporarily Closed*
Industrial-chic cafe serving American breakfast, lunch, dinner & drinks plus coffee & meals to go. (WP)
24 locals recommend
Fuel Cafe 5th St
630 S 5th St*Temporarily Closed*
Industrial-chic cafe serving American breakfast, lunch, dinner & drinks plus coffee & meals to go. (WP)
Sabor Tropical
2258 S Kinnickinnic AveYou can't beat their happy hour! Drinks, appetizers, and great service! (BV)
Nature Scene!
Humboldt Park is huge! There's always something going on here from music, to beer gardens, to sledding.
26 locals recommend
Humboldt Park
3000 South Howell AvenueHumboldt Park is huge! There's always something going on here from music, to beer gardens, to sledding.
One of the many parks on Lake Michigan with a beach, a beer garden, a playground & perfect views of downtown.
56 locals recommend
South Shore Park
2900 S Shore DrOne of the many parks on Lake Michigan with a beach, a beer garden, a playground & perfect views of downtown.
Bradford Beach
2400 N Lincoln Memorial DrBradford Beach is Bradford Beach!
Semi-low key beach! This 5-acre open space features a sandy beach, public art, a playground & scenic lake views.
58 locals recommend
Atwater Park
4000 N Lake DrSemi-low key beach! This 5-acre open space features a sandy beach, public art, a playground & scenic lake views.
Sightseeing
Away from home doesn't mean you can't catch the latest movie! And it's just a walk away. (BV)
34 locals recommend
Avalon Atmospheric Theater
2473 S Kinnickinnic AveAway from home doesn't mean you can't catch the latest movie! And it's just a walk away. (BV)
Whether looking from the inside or the outside, it's beautiful, abstract, and... artsy!
398 locals recommend
Milwaukee Art Museum
700 N Art Museum DrWhether looking from the inside or the outside, it's beautiful, abstract, and... artsy!
When you're an adult but want to live like a kid again - life to the fullest!
9 locals recommend
The Swing Park
1737 N Water StWhen you're an adult but want to live like a kid again - life to the fullest!
Rated #4 in the nation by TripAdvisor, the locally-owned Lakefront Brewery is truly an exceptional brewery! And don't skip out on the guided tour (which also doubles as a comedy show), four full beers, a take-home beer glass and a coupon for a beer at one of the other local breweries!
224 locals recommend
Lakefront Brewery
1872 N Commerce StRated #4 in the nation by TripAdvisor, the locally-owned Lakefront Brewery is truly an exceptional brewery! And don't skip out on the guided tour (which also doubles as a comedy show), four full beers, a take-home beer glass and a coupon for a beer at one of the other local breweries!
A visit to Miller Park features a variety of attractions to accommodate and entertain family and friends!
178 locals recommend
Miller Park
1 Brewers WayA visit to Miller Park features a variety of attractions to accommodate and entertain family and friends!
Local dive bars
Quench your thirst with 60 all-American, Wisconsin-heavy craft taps (Named one of Draft Magazine’s 100 Best Beer Bars). (BV)
40 locals recommend
Sugar Maple
441 E Lincoln AveQuench your thirst with 60 all-American, Wisconsin-heavy craft taps (Named one of Draft Magazine’s 100 Best Beer Bars). (BV)
Looking for a chill place, with good vibes, and maybe some live music? This is the place! (BV)
26 locals recommend
Cactus Club
2496 S Wentworth AveLooking for a chill place, with good vibes, and maybe some live music? This is the place! (BV)
Like wine? They have thee "Wine For The People." They focus on sustainable wine grown all over the world. But they also offer a short list of bottled cocktails, beers, and a seasonal menu of cheeses, cured meats and other snacks. (BV)
13 locals recommend
Voyager
422 E Lincoln AveLike wine? They have thee "Wine For The People." They focus on sustainable wine grown all over the world. But they also offer a short list of bottled cocktails, beers, and a seasonal menu of cheeses, cured meats and other snacks. (BV)