Guidebook for Milwaukee
Drinks & Nightlife
Bremen Cafe
901 E Clarke StOnly a block away and a favorite by many Riverwest locals.
Mad Planet
533 E Center St Only dance club in RiverWest
The Miramar Theatre
2844 N Oakland AveNot 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 residents recomanen
The Rave Eagles Club
2401 W Wisconsin Ave Perhaps the most popular music venue in Milwaukee. They frequently have shows playing and will often sell tickets the night of the concert.
Mi-Key's
Great for late night dancing. $1 bombs on Wednesday and Friday nights.
Bad Genie
789 N Jefferson StTiki lounge bar in RiverWest. Reasonably priced tropical themed craft cocktails.
39 residents recomanen
The Foundation Bar
2718 N Bremen StTiki 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 residents recomanen
Art Bar
722 E Burleigh StFrequent live music! Full of locate art. Pool table and games. Offers alcoholic cafe style beverages along with the standard.
High Dive
701 E Center StFrequently offers free live music. Super cheap drinks!
Bar, bistro, and brewery! Live music all weekend. Usually low priced cover fees.
37 residents recomanen
Company Brewing
735 E Center StBar, 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 residents recomanen
Nomad World Pub
1401 E Brady StGood 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 residents recomanen
Plum Lounge
780 N Jefferson StBar and hookah lounge. Slightly upscale. A place to dress up and have fun. Has a DJ on the weekends.
Site 1A
231 E Buffalo StDj 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 residents recomanen
BelAir Cantina
1935 N Water StPerhaps 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 residents recomanen
Café Corazón
3129 N Bremen StThis 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 residents recomanen
Colectivo Coffee - Humboldt
2999 N Humboldt BlvdColectivo 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 residents recomanen
Colectivo Coffee Lakefront
1701 N Lincoln Memorial DrA 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 residents recomanen
Oakland Gyros
2867 N Oakland AveWhether 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 residents recomanen
Rochambo Coffee & Tea House
1317 E Brady St 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 residents recomanen
DanDan
360 E Erie StWonderful 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 residents recomanen
Engine Company No. 3
217 W National AveBest 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 residents recomanen
Milwaukee Public Market
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 residents recomanen
Thai-namite
932 E Brady StGreat curries! Some of the freshest sushi in town. The Tom Kha soup is amazing.
Parks & Nature
Oak Leaf Trail
Oak Leaf TrailBradford Beach
2400 N Lincoln Memorial DrArts & Culture
Museu d'Art de Milwaukee
700 N Art Museum DrMuseu Públic de Milwaukee
800 W Wells StEssentials
Walgreens
1400 E Brady St Open 24 hours for anything you may have forgotten to pack.
Clarke Foods
832 E Clarke St Only a block away and offers standard convenience store products.
Riverwest Co-Op
733 E Clarke Stlocal organics!
Shopping
The Waxwing
A local store that sells a lot of unique and cute knickknacks.
MOD GEN - A Modern General Store
211 N Broadway StreetBayshore
5800 N Bayshore DrLarge mall! Many near by restaurants.
Urban Outfitters
1937 E Kenilworth Plstylish quality clothing. Always has good sales.
Getting Around
Bublr Bikes
335 W Michigan St