Emily’s guidebook

Emily
Emily’s guidebook

Sightseeing

The Milwaukee Art Museum is a must-see, even if you only explore the grounds outside. You'll discover an incredible view of the city and lakefront. Pro Tip: Check out Cafe Calatrava (open 11am-4pm daily)while you're there. Extra Pro Tip: Want an experience that's even more special and luxurious? Make reservations for Sunday brunch by calling (414) 224-3831.
398 residents recomanen
Museu d'Art de Milwaukee
700 N Art Museum Dr
398 residents recomanen
The Milwaukee Art Museum is a must-see, even if you only explore the grounds outside. You'll discover an incredible view of the city and lakefront. Pro Tip: Check out Cafe Calatrava (open 11am-4pm daily)while you're there. Extra Pro Tip: Want an experience that's even more special and luxurious? Make reservations for Sunday brunch by calling (414) 224-3831.
Floor after floor of incredible exhibits. Spend a couple hours, or a full day!
151 residents recomanen
Museu Públic de Milwaukee
800 W Wells St
151 residents recomanen
Floor after floor of incredible exhibits. Spend a couple hours, or a full day!
Enjoy a walk through the zoo! In the wintertime, explore indoor exhibits. The Milwaukee County Zoo also features a carousel and special exhibits. Pro Tip: Take a ride on the train that meanders through the zoo grounds!
118 residents recomanen
Zoo del comtat de Milwaukee
10001 W Bluemound Rd
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Enjoy a walk through the zoo! In the wintertime, explore indoor exhibits. The Milwaukee County Zoo also features a carousel and special exhibits. Pro Tip: Take a ride on the train that meanders through the zoo grounds!
178 residents recomanen
Miller Park
1 Brewers Way
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Conservatori Hortícola del Parc Mitchell (Les Domes)
524 S Layton Blvd
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Summertime is FUN at Bradford Beach! Grab a towel and a good book, and get ready to watch some beach volleyball!
163 residents recomanen
Bradford Beach
2400 N Lincoln Memorial Dr
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Summertime is FUN at Bradford Beach! Grab a towel and a good book, and get ready to watch some beach volleyball!
For bike-lovers and non-bike-lovers alike. If you're not up for an entire museum walk-through, you can grab a bite onsite at Motor Restaurant.
208 residents recomanen
Museu Harley-Davidson
400 W Canal St
208 residents recomanen
For bike-lovers and non-bike-lovers alike. If you're not up for an entire museum walk-through, you can grab a bite onsite at Motor Restaurant.
A must-do for families with kiddos!
123 residents recomanen
Discovery World
500 N Harbor Dr
123 residents recomanen
A must-do for families with kiddos!
A fun and REALLY interactive museum. A must-do for families with younger kids (ages 1-10).
58 residents recomanen
Museu Infantil Betty Brinn
929 E Wisconsin Ave
58 residents recomanen
A fun and REALLY interactive museum. A must-do for families with younger kids (ages 1-10).
If you love to hike and you're up for a 30-40 minute drive, check out Lapham Peak. It's glorious!
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Lapham Peak
Lapham Peak
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If you love to hike and you're up for a 30-40 minute drive, check out Lapham Peak. It's glorious!
For a hike (walk) close to home, check out the Hank Aaron State trail!
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Hank Aaron State Trail
Hank Aaron State Trail
7 residents recomanen
For a hike (walk) close to home, check out the Hank Aaron State trail!
So Milwaukee's not ALL about the cheese and beer. Find a spot to hop onto the Oak Leaf Trail and enjoy some nature and great river views!
25 residents recomanen
Oak Leaf Trail
Oak Leaf Trail
25 residents recomanen
So Milwaukee's not ALL about the cheese and beer. Find a spot to hop onto the Oak Leaf Trail and enjoy some nature and great river views!

Favorite Breweries

You MUST take a tour here, and pee before you start or you might wet your pants laughing. I recommend signing up online for a tour. Plan time to eat in the beer hall after your tour and use up your free beer tokens. Pro Tip: Order the cheese curds!
224 residents recomanen
Cerveseria Lakefront
1872 N Commerce St
224 residents recomanen
You MUST take a tour here, and pee before you start or you might wet your pants laughing. I recommend signing up online for a tour. Plan time to eat in the beer hall after your tour and use up your free beer tokens. Pro Tip: Order the cheese curds!
One of our favorites. Sit outside on the patio in summer, or play games inside during the colder weather months. MobCraft has some food offerings, too, in case you get hungry.
32 residents recomanen
MobCraft Beer Brewery and Taproom
505 S 5th St
32 residents recomanen
One of our favorites. Sit outside on the patio in summer, or play games inside during the colder weather months. MobCraft has some food offerings, too, in case you get hungry.
15 residents recomanen
Hacienda Beer Co North Ave Taproom
2018 E North Ave
15 residents recomanen
One of my personal favorites! Cool location in a historical building!
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City Lights Brewing Co.
2200 W Mt Vernon Ave
15 residents recomanen
One of my personal favorites! Cool location in a historical building!
Here's a Wauwatosa brewery hidden gem. This casual brewery is in a large warehouse. Grab a drink, and head into the main room to play outdoor games like bags, hammerschlagen, darts, giant jenga, and more!
8 residents recomanen
Big Head Brewing Co.
6204 W State St
8 residents recomanen
Here's a Wauwatosa brewery hidden gem. This casual brewery is in a large warehouse. Grab a drink, and head into the main room to play outdoor games like bags, hammerschlagen, darts, giant jenga, and more!
Ok, so this one counts as a coffee shop AND brewery. Two cups, one stone! Vennture is my favorite coffee shop/brewery to visit when I want to get some work done. Family friendly!
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Vennture Brew Co
5519 W North Ave
26 residents recomanen
Ok, so this one counts as a coffee shop AND brewery. Two cups, one stone! Vennture is my favorite coffee shop/brewery to visit when I want to get some work done. Family friendly!
A super small and cozy brewery that's close to home. Take a walk to Stock House in the summer time!
Stock House Brewing Co.
7208 W North Ave
A super small and cozy brewery that's close to home. Take a walk to Stock House in the summer time!
Another brewery that's close to home. The Fermentorium has a ton of great options to please all palates. Pro Tip: If you're going to BelAir in Wauwatosa for $2 tacos on a Tuesday or Thursday, check in inside the restaurant and walk the two blocks to the Fermentorium for a beer while you wait for the text that your table is ready!
The Fermentorium Barrel House
6933 W North Ave
Another brewery that's close to home. The Fermentorium has a ton of great options to please all palates. Pro Tip: If you're going to BelAir in Wauwatosa for $2 tacos on a Tuesday or Thursday, check in inside the restaurant and walk the two blocks to the Fermentorium for a beer while you wait for the text that your table is ready!
Check out Eagle Park if you're on Milwaukee's east side!
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Eagle Park Brewing Company
823 E Hamilton St
24 residents recomanen
Check out Eagle Park if you're on Milwaukee's east side!

Coffee Shops - all great work spots!

Close to home!
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Anodyne Coffee Bar
7471 Harwood Avenue
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Close to home!
One of my favorite near-by work spots.
29 residents recomanen
Valentine Coffee Co.
5918 W Vliet St
29 residents recomanen
One of my favorite near-by work spots.
If you're up for a little bit of a drive (10-15 minutes), this is my favorite Anodyne location. So. Inspired.
90 residents recomanen
Anodyne Coffee Roasting Co.
2920 S Kinnickinnic Ave
90 residents recomanen
If you're up for a little bit of a drive (10-15 minutes), this is my favorite Anodyne location. So. Inspired.
Check out any of the Colectivo locations in Milwaukee, but this one is nice and close to home. Colectivo is great for coffee, but it's also a casual spot for a low-key and affordable breakfast or lunch.
28 residents recomanen
Colectivo Coffee - Wauwatosa (68th St)
6745 W Wells St
28 residents recomanen
Check out any of the Colectivo locations in Milwaukee, but this one is nice and close to home. Colectivo is great for coffee, but it's also a casual spot for a low-key and affordable breakfast or lunch.
I'll put this here, too. Grab a coffee and get some work done, then order a beer to celebrate all the work you did!
26 residents recomanen
Vennture Brew Co
5519 W North Ave
26 residents recomanen
I'll put this here, too. Grab a coffee and get some work done, then order a beer to celebrate all the work you did!
Grab a coffee (and an ice cream!) and pick up a few used books all in one place. This AWESOME coffee shop is neighborhood-focused. All profits go to individuals and organizations in the community! *Check hours online before you go.
Sharehouse Goods
5509 W North Ave
Grab a coffee (and an ice cream!) and pick up a few used books all in one place. This AWESOME coffee shop is neighborhood-focused. All profits go to individuals and organizations in the community! *Check hours online before you go.

Favorite Brunch Spots. (Because I LOVE Brunch).

Check out the Blue's Egg in Wauwatosa or on Milwaukee's East Side. A local favorite with a big, delicious menu.
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Blue's Egg
317 N 76th St
60 residents recomanen
Check out the Blue's Egg in Wauwatosa or on Milwaukee's East Side. A local favorite with a big, delicious menu.
A lux-y spot for brunch. Plus, you can check out Milwaukee's Third Ward and walk off some of those brunch calories. Pro Tip: If you're a fan of Bloody Mary's, order "the lux bloody mary". You're welcome.
50 residents recomanen
Café Benelux
346 N Broadway
50 residents recomanen
A lux-y spot for brunch. Plus, you can check out Milwaukee's Third Ward and walk off some of those brunch calories. Pro Tip: If you're a fan of Bloody Mary's, order "the lux bloody mary". You're welcome.
This will FOREVER be my absolute favorite brunch spot. Plus, who wouldn't want to eat brunch in an old fire station? Pro Tip: Literally everything on the menu is delicious.
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Engine Company No. 3
217 W National Ave
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This will FOREVER be my absolute favorite brunch spot. Plus, who wouldn't want to eat brunch in an old fire station? Pro Tip: Literally everything on the menu is delicious.
Close to home casual brunch spot. Grab a table outside in the summer, and walk up and down Vliet Street and check out all the cool shops while you're there.
13 residents recomanen
Highlands Cafe
1413 N 60th St
13 residents recomanen
Close to home casual brunch spot. Grab a table outside in the summer, and walk up and down Vliet Street and check out all the cool shops while you're there.
Although this is a hotel, check out their old diner and formal dining room for brunch. I recommend requesting a seat in the old diner for a fun experience! Pro Tip: Eggs benedict. All day.
9 residents recomanen
Café At The Plaza
1007 N Cass St
9 residents recomanen
Although this is a hotel, check out their old diner and formal dining room for brunch. I recommend requesting a seat in the old diner for a fun experience! Pro Tip: Eggs benedict. All day.

Food scene

Good every day, but even better for $2 tacos on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Walk here in the summer time! Pro Tip: Also $2 Dos Equis and Modelo on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Score!
48 residents recomanen
BelAir Cantina Wauwatosa
6817 W North Ave
48 residents recomanen
Good every day, but even better for $2 tacos on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Walk here in the summer time! Pro Tip: Also $2 Dos Equis and Modelo on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Score!
If you love Poke, you've hit the jackpot. Our favorite Poke restaurant is right here in Wauwatosa! Pro Tip: Check out ValPak.com for coupons. Search R & R Poke (with a space between the R's and the & like I typed it here- otherwise you won't find it!).
R & R Poke
1460 Underwood Ave
If you love Poke, you've hit the jackpot. Our favorite Poke restaurant is right here in Wauwatosa! Pro Tip: Check out ValPak.com for coupons. Search R & R Poke (with a space between the R's and the & like I typed it here- otherwise you won't find it!).
Unfortunately, R & R Poke is closed on Sundays (sad!). If you're craving Poke on a Sunday, or if you're on Milwaukee's East Side and you find yourself craving a bowl, check out FreshFin. *Coming to North Avenue in Wauwatosa soon.
9 residents recomanen
FreshFin Poké
1806 E North Ave
9 residents recomanen
Unfortunately, R & R Poke is closed on Sundays (sad!). If you're craving Poke on a Sunday, or if you're on Milwaukee's East Side and you find yourself craving a bowl, check out FreshFin. *Coming to North Avenue in Wauwatosa soon.
Don't let the name fool you. Beerline Cafe has AMAZING vegetarian and vegan fare (and non-vegetarian and vegan fare) that will please everyone. One of my favorite spots for breakfast and lunch!
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Beerline Cafe
2076 N Commerce St
16 residents recomanen
Don't let the name fool you. Beerline Cafe has AMAZING vegetarian and vegan fare (and non-vegetarian and vegan fare) that will please everyone. One of my favorite spots for breakfast and lunch!
Award winning restaurant! The chef has curated the COOLEST menu that includes Thai, Vietnamese, and Loation fare. Eat in, or order for delivery. Pro Tip: One of my FAVORITE restaurants in the whole city.
10 residents recomanen
Mekong Cafe
5930 W North Ave
10 residents recomanen
Award winning restaurant! The chef has curated the COOLEST menu that includes Thai, Vietnamese, and Loation fare. Eat in, or order for delivery. Pro Tip: One of my FAVORITE restaurants in the whole city.
Greek food that's close to home.
9 residents recomanen
Cosmos Cafe
7203 W North Ave
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Greek food that's close to home.
Feeling fancy? Check out Le Reve for some french food and incredible sweets.
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Le Reve Pâtisserie & Café
7610 Harwood Ave
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Feeling fancy? Check out Le Reve for some french food and incredible sweets.
A tiki bar in Wauwatosa? Yes. You heard me.
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Wauwatiki Bar & Grill
6502 W North Ave
19 residents recomanen
A tiki bar in Wauwatosa? Yes. You heard me.
A new and modern restaurant for fun American fare.
8 residents recomanen
Firefly Tosa
7754 Harwood Ave
8 residents recomanen
A new and modern restaurant for fun American fare.
Wanna put on your fancy pants? Make a reservation at Eddie Martini's. This probably won't be your most affordable meal, but it WILL be delicious.
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Eddie Martini's
8612 W Watertown Plank Rd
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Wanna put on your fancy pants? Make a reservation at Eddie Martini's. This probably won't be your most affordable meal, but it WILL be delicious.
A local favorite in Tosa and on Milwaukee's East Side. The perfect mix of casual and laid back with some hip-ness sprinkled on top.
49 residents recomanen
Café Hollander - Tosa
7677 W State St
49 residents recomanen
A local favorite in Tosa and on Milwaukee's East Side. The perfect mix of casual and laid back with some hip-ness sprinkled on top.
So, to be completely honest I've never actually eaten IN the restaurant, but this is the best place for some thin-crust delivery.
Caradaro Club Pizza
5010 W Vliet St
So, to be completely honest I've never actually eaten IN the restaurant, but this is the best place for some thin-crust delivery.
Craving some fancy pizza? Wy'east is a must. Eat in and check out the space, or order to go.
8 residents recomanen
Wy'east Pizza
5601 W Vliet St
8 residents recomanen
Craving some fancy pizza? Wy'east is a must. Eat in and check out the space, or order to go.

Bars and Nightlife

One of Milwaukee's most eclectic, up-northy, camp-y bars. So fun. So cool. Check out any location in the Milwaukee area for a fun time. Pro Tip: Enjoy ALL of the decor.
36 residents recomanen
Camp Bar Tosa
6600 W North Ave
36 residents recomanen
One of Milwaukee's most eclectic, up-northy, camp-y bars. So fun. So cool. Check out any location in the Milwaukee area for a fun time. Pro Tip: Enjoy ALL of the decor.
Kinda cool, cozy, and hip all in one. My favorite local low-key but also classy bar. Lots of great cocktails!
10 residents recomanen
Lucky Joe's Tosa
1427 Underwood Ave
10 residents recomanen
Kinda cool, cozy, and hip all in one. My favorite local low-key but also classy bar. Lots of great cocktails!
The ultimate Milwaukee dive bar. Pro Tip: If you close the bar, you can get a sticker to memorialize the evening.
24 residents recomanen
Wolski's Tavern
1836 N Pulaski St
24 residents recomanen
The ultimate Milwaukee dive bar. Pro Tip: If you close the bar, you can get a sticker to memorialize the evening.
Super slinky, dimly lit, and weirdly romantic.
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Tin Widow
703 South 2nd Street
11 residents recomanen
Super slinky, dimly lit, and weirdly romantic.
A Milwaukee bar that the locals love. Fun, funky, and original.
41 residents recomanen
Nomad World Pub
1401 E Brady St
41 residents recomanen
A Milwaukee bar that the locals love. Fun, funky, and original.
Did you wake up this morning with a strong desire to go to a funky dance club? Craving an 80's music dance party? Mad Planet is for YOU.
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Mad Planet
533 E Center St
18 residents recomanen
Did you wake up this morning with a strong desire to go to a funky dance club? Craving an 80's music dance party? Mad Planet is for YOU.
Milwaukee's coolest gay bar. SO. MUCH. FUN. ALWAYS.
D.I.X. Milwaukee
739 S 1st St
Milwaukee's coolest gay bar. SO. MUCH. FUN. ALWAYS.
Amazing cocktails. SUPER cool space. Great for a semi-casual, semi-classy date night. Pro Tip: Also a great place to take yourself on a solo-date.
7 residents recomanen
Twisted Path Distillery
2018 S 1st St
7 residents recomanen
Amazing cocktails. SUPER cool space. Great for a semi-casual, semi-classy date night. Pro Tip: Also a great place to take yourself on a solo-date.
Drinking AND games? Yes, please.
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Up-Down MKE
615 E Brady St
25 residents recomanen
Drinking AND games? Yes, please.
Drinks. Mini bowling. Also one of Milwaukee's best dive bars.
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Koz's Mini Bowling
2078 S 7th St
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Drinks. Mini bowling. Also one of Milwaukee's best dive bars.
If ya'll are feelin' a little country, Red Rock is the place to go. Ride the bull and do some good ol' two-steppin'.
Red Rock Saloon
1225 N Water St
If ya'll are feelin' a little country, Red Rock is the place to go. Ride the bull and do some good ol' two-steppin'.
Like hanging out with a rambunctious and fun college crowd? If so, head to Jack's on a Friday or Saturday night. Also fun during football season. (Most fun during Packer games). Pro Tip: Let's be honest. ALL Milwaukee bars are fun for Packer games.
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Jack's American Pub
1323 E Brady St
20 residents recomanen
Like hanging out with a rambunctious and fun college crowd? If so, head to Jack's on a Friday or Saturday night. Also fun during football season. (Most fun during Packer games). Pro Tip: Let's be honest. ALL Milwaukee bars are fun for Packer games.