Guidebook for Milwaukee

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Guidebook for Milwaukee

Drinks & Nightlife

Only a block away and a favorite by many Riverwest locals.
Bremen Cafe
901 E Clarke St
Only a block away and a favorite by many Riverwest locals.
Only dance club in RiverWest
18 locals recommend
Mad Planet
533 E Center St
18 locals recommend
Only dance club in RiverWest
Not quite as lively as The Rave, but super close to our home.
The Miramar Theatre
2844 N Oakland Ave
Not quite as lively as The Rave, but super close to our home.
Perhaps the most popular music venue in Milwaukee. They frequently have shows playing and will often sell tickets the night of the concert.
22 locals recommend
The Rave Eagles Club
2401 W Wisconsin Ave
22 locals recommend
Perhaps the most popular music venue in Milwaukee. They frequently have shows playing and will often sell tickets the night of the concert.
Great for late night dancing. $1 bombs on Wednesday and Friday nights.
6 locals recommend
Mi-Key's
6 locals recommend
Great for late night dancing. $1 bombs on Wednesday and Friday nights.
Bad Genie
789 N Jefferson St
Tiki lounge bar in RiverWest. Reasonably priced tropical themed craft cocktails.
39 locals recommend
The Foundation Bar
2718 N Bremen St
39 locals recommend
Tiki lounge bar in RiverWest. Reasonably priced tropical themed craft cocktails.
Frequent live music! Full of locate art. Pool table and games. Offers alcoholic cafe style beverages along with the standard.
34 locals recommend
Art Bar
722 E Burleigh St
34 locals recommend
Frequent live music! Full of locate art. Pool table and games. Offers alcoholic cafe style beverages along with the standard.
Frequently offers free live music. Super cheap drinks!
6 locals recommend
High Dive
701 E Center St
6 locals recommend
Frequently offers free live music. Super cheap drinks!
Bar, bistro, and brewery! Live music all weekend. Usually low priced cover fees.
37 locals recommend
Company Brewing
735 E Center St
37 locals recommend
Bar, bistro, and brewery! Live music all weekend. Usually low priced cover fees.
Good drink specials. Plays important sporting events from all over the world. Fun for dancing on weekend nights.
41 locals recommend
Nomad World Pub
1401 E Brady St
41 locals recommend
Good drink specials. Plays important sporting events from all over the world. Fun for dancing on weekend nights.
Bar and hookah lounge. Slightly upscale. A place to dress up and have fun. Has a DJ on the weekends.
9 locals recommend
Plum Lounge
780 N Jefferson St
9 locals recommend
Bar and hookah lounge. Slightly upscale. A place to dress up and have fun. Has a DJ on the weekends.
Dj every night they are open. Tuesday drink specials. Weekends are usually busy.
Site 1A
231 E Buffalo St
Dj every night they are open. Tuesday drink specials. Weekends are usually busy.

Food Scene

Perhaps I'm biased because I worked for Belair, but man does this place have great specials! On Tuesdays and Thursdays, they have select $2 tacos (if you get 3 or more, you get free rice and beans as well), $2 mystery tequila shots, $2 Modelo and Dos Equis drafts, $2 Tecate cans, and $2 Modelo cans. While they may not be "authentic" Mexican cuisine, they provide a large menu with plenty of options made from fresh ingredients. Just be sure to plan accordingly; they do not take reservations and can go on a very long wait. Or, you could always snag a spot from the bar.
66 locals recommend
BelAir Cantina
1935 N Water St
66 locals recommend
Perhaps I'm biased because I worked for Belair, but man does this place have great specials! On Tuesdays and Thursdays, they have select $2 tacos (if you get 3 or more, you get free rice and beans as well), $2 mystery tequila shots, $2 Modelo and Dos Equis drafts, $2 Tecate cans, and $2 Modelo cans. While they may not be "authentic" Mexican cuisine, they provide a large menu with plenty of options made from fresh ingredients. Just be sure to plan accordingly; they do not take reservations and can go on a very long wait. Or, you could always snag a spot from the bar.
This tiny, colorful Mexican restaurant offers some fresh and tasty Mexican cuisine. They have plenty of vegan options as well as plenty of non-vegan ones as well. If you happen to go on a Tuesday, you'll be able to take advantage of their $2 taco, $5 margarita, and 2-for-1 Mexican and domestic beer, wine, and rail cocktail special. Check out their website for more daily specials.
100 locals recommend
Café Corazón
3129 N Bremen St
100 locals recommend
This tiny, colorful Mexican restaurant offers some fresh and tasty Mexican cuisine. They have plenty of vegan options as well as plenty of non-vegan ones as well. If you happen to go on a Tuesday, you'll be able to take advantage of their $2 taco, $5 margarita, and 2-for-1 Mexican and domestic beer, wine, and rail cocktail special. Check out their website for more daily specials.
Colectivo is hands-down my favorite coffee shop in the Milwaukee area. There are plenty of different Colectivo's (I also listed the one on the lakefront), but this one is in the heart of Riverwest and contains their roasting and warehouse facility. They have a beautiful outside seating area, but also have a cozy atmosphere inside as well. They're open early (6:30am on the weekdays, 7:00am on the weekend) and close at 10pm, making them one of the latest closing coffee shops in the area.
47 locals recommend
Colectivo Coffee - Humboldt
2999 N Humboldt Blvd
47 locals recommend
Colectivo is hands-down my favorite coffee shop in the Milwaukee area. There are plenty of different Colectivo's (I also listed the one on the lakefront), but this one is in the heart of Riverwest and contains their roasting and warehouse facility. They have a beautiful outside seating area, but also have a cozy atmosphere inside as well. They're open early (6:30am on the weekdays, 7:00am on the weekend) and close at 10pm, making them one of the latest closing coffee shops in the area.
A little bit farther than the Colectivo on Humbolt, this is the most popular Colectivo in Milwaukee (formerly Alterra). People love this location because it sits right along the Milwaukee lakefront, allowing you to grab a hot latte and exploring the beautiful scenery. It can be very busy, but there is always parking across the street in the McKinley Marina (Tip: try their espresso shake and veggie pesto burrito).
101 locals recommend
Colectivo Coffee Lakefront
1701 N Lincoln Memorial Dr
101 locals recommend
A little bit farther than the Colectivo on Humbolt, this is the most popular Colectivo in Milwaukee (formerly Alterra). People love this location because it sits right along the Milwaukee lakefront, allowing you to grab a hot latte and exploring the beautiful scenery. It can be very busy, but there is always parking across the street in the McKinley Marina (Tip: try their espresso shake and veggie pesto burrito).
Whether you love Greek food, never tried Greek food, or just want food and don't know what's open until 3:00am (except Sunday), then look no further. Consistently rated as a favorite by locals, Oakland Gyros has amazing (you guessed it) gyros, killer chocolate malts, low prices, friendly staff, and late hours.
14 locals recommend
Oakland Gyros
2867 N Oakland Ave
14 locals recommend
Whether you love Greek food, never tried Greek food, or just want food and don't know what's open until 3:00am (except Sunday), then look no further. Consistently rated as a favorite by locals, Oakland Gyros has amazing (you guessed it) gyros, killer chocolate malts, low prices, friendly staff, and late hours.
This house-turned-into-hip coffee shop is a gem on Brady Street. They're open late (until midnight every night) and they have some killer drinks (while providing plenty of organic options, too!).
34 locals recommend
Rochambo Coffee & Tea House
1317 E Brady St
34 locals recommend
This house-turned-into-hip coffee shop is a gem on Brady Street. They're open late (until midnight every night) and they have some killer drinks (while providing plenty of organic options, too!).
Wonderful place for a date night! Great cocktails and amazing food! If you are craving Asian cuisine but also wanting something healthy this is the place to go! I would personal recommend the General Tso's Cauliflower, It taste better than any chicken version I've ever tired!
20 locals recommend
DanDan
360 E Erie St
20 locals recommend
Wonderful place for a date night! Great cocktails and amazing food! If you are craving Asian cuisine but also wanting something healthy this is the place to go! I would personal recommend the General Tso's Cauliflower, It taste better than any chicken version I've ever tired!
Best brunch spot in Milwaukee! Farm to table restaurant, all locally sourced. International dishes. They have a great Bloody Mary! The building is a restored firehouse, with lots of history! Highly recommend it!
22 locals recommend
Engine Company No. 3
217 W National Ave
22 locals recommend
Best brunch spot in Milwaukee! Farm to table restaurant, all locally sourced. International dishes. They have a great Bloody Mary! The building is a restored firehouse, with lots of history! Highly recommend it!
This place is like an indoor "Street Market". It has many options for food in one building. It has a great place to try out wine. It has many healthy options. Some of the restaurants include: Mexican, Mediterranean, Italian, Thai, Seafood, Veterinarian, Soup Kitchen, and much more!
267 locals recommend
Milwaukee Public Market
267 locals recommend
This place is like an indoor "Street Market". It has many options for food in one building. It has a great place to try out wine. It has many healthy options. Some of the restaurants include: Mexican, Mediterranean, Italian, Thai, Seafood, Veterinarian, Soup Kitchen, and much more!
Great curries! Some of the freshest sushi in town. The Tom Kha soup is amazing.
41 locals recommend
Thai-namite
932 E Brady St
41 locals recommend
Great curries! Some of the freshest sushi in town. The Tom Kha soup is amazing.

Parks & Nature

Oak Leaf Trail
Oak Leaf Trail
163 locals recommend
Bradford Beach
2400 N Lincoln Memorial Dr
163 locals recommend

Arts & Culture

398 locals recommend
Milwaukee Art Museum
700 N Art Museum Dr
398 locals recommend
151 locals recommend
Milwaukee Public Museum
800 W Wells St
151 locals recommend

Essentials

Open 24 hours for anything you may have forgotten to pack.
56 locals recommend
Walgreens
1400 E Brady St
56 locals recommend
Open 24 hours for anything you may have forgotten to pack.
Only a block away and offers standard convenience store products.
Clarke Foods
832 E Clarke St
Only a block away and offers standard convenience store products.
local organics!
27 locals recommend
Riverwest Co-Op
733 E Clarke St
27 locals recommend
local organics!

Shopping

A local store that sells a lot of unique and cute knickknacks.
15 locals recommend
The Waxwing
15 locals recommend
A local store that sells a lot of unique and cute knickknacks.
7 locals recommend
MOD GEN - A Modern General Store
211 N Broadway Street
7 locals recommend
Large mall! Many near by restaurants.
76 locals recommend
Bayshore
5800 N Bayshore Dr
76 locals recommend
Large mall! Many near by restaurants.
stylish quality clothing. Always has good sales.
Urban Outfitters
1937 E Kenilworth Pl
stylish quality clothing. Always has good sales.

Getting Around

26 locals recommend
Bublr Bikes
335 W Michigan St
26 locals recommend