Ayanna's Guidebook
Foodie Favorites
**Host Favorite**
Upper Midwest-inspired food for weekday lunch, weekend brunch, and dinner with and a bottle shop for wine, spirits and craft beer. Rotating menu with locally sourced dishes feature small tastes, shareable plates and entrees. For brunch I like to pair a house made sangria or mimosa with a sweet or savory crepe. Indulge in dessert after dinner and take home a bottle or two from their shop. To view their hours & current menu, visit their website at www.storyhillbkc.com.
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Story Hill BKC
5100 W Bluemound Rd**Host Favorite**
Upper Midwest-inspired food for weekday lunch, weekend brunch, and dinner with and a bottle shop for wine, spirits and craft beer. Rotating menu with locally sourced dishes feature small tastes, shareable plates and entrees. For brunch I like to pair a house made sangria or mimosa with a sweet or savory crepe. Indulge in dessert after dinner and take home a bottle or two from their shop. To view their hours & current menu, visit their website at www.storyhillbkc.com.
**Host Favorite**
A small family owned restaurant that serves unique flavors and signature dishes from different parts of Mexico and Latin America. Great service with a quaint family kitchen feel makes this place one of the best restaurants in the city. Visit www.tavosmke.com for more info.
Tavos Signature Cuisine
5814 W Bluemound Rd**Host Favorite**
A small family owned restaurant that serves unique flavors and signature dishes from different parts of Mexico and Latin America. Great service with a quaint family kitchen feel makes this place one of the best restaurants in the city. Visit www.tavosmke.com for more info.
Milwaukee’s “Foodiest Food Hall” with 8 different food vendors, a bar inside, and a secret speakeasy ;) Visit wwwDOTcrossroadscollectivemke DOT com to view the full list of vendors.
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Crossroads Collective
2238 N Farwell AveMilwaukee’s “Foodiest Food Hall” with 8 different food vendors, a bar inside, and a secret speakeasy ;) Visit wwwDOTcrossroadscollectivemke DOT com to view the full list of vendors.
Enjoy unique, high quality selections of artisan ethnic products, freshly made prepared foods and shop the independent merchants. Try the crowd favorite Lobster Roll at the St. Paul Fish Company. Visit www.milwaukeepublicmarket.org for more information and to see their vendors.
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Milwaukee Public Market
Enjoy unique, high quality selections of artisan ethnic products, freshly made prepared foods and shop the independent merchants. Try the crowd favorite Lobster Roll at the St. Paul Fish Company. Visit www.milwaukeepublicmarket.org for more information and to see their vendors.
Milwaukee’s first pizza establishment! Opened in 1945 when World War II was ending and pizza was finding its way into the United States. The Todaro family developed the first thin crust recipe served in a rectangular shape, and now 2 stores are open with the secret Original Caradaro Club recipe and true dedicated Pizziolli’s to prepare your special orders! Visit www.caradaroclubpizza.com for more info.
Caradaro Club Pizza
5010 W Vliet StMilwaukee’s first pizza establishment! Opened in 1945 when World War II was ending and pizza was finding its way into the United States. The Todaro family developed the first thin crust recipe served in a rectangular shape, and now 2 stores are open with the secret Original Caradaro Club recipe and true dedicated Pizziolli’s to prepare your special orders! Visit www.caradaroclubpizza.com for more info.
Real Wisconsin made ice cream, with innovative flavors plus tasting flights. They offer ice cream to grocers & restaurants as well as catering. At their retail location, customers can find 20 flavors of ice cream for enjoying scoops, shakes, sundaes, ice cream sandwiches and more. Grab a pint from their display case to enjoy now, or take home for later.
Visit www.purpledooricecream.com to view their current flavors.
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Purple Door Ice Cream
205 S 2nd StReal Wisconsin made ice cream, with innovative flavors plus tasting flights. They offer ice cream to grocers & restaurants as well as catering. At their retail location, customers can find 20 flavors of ice cream for enjoying scoops, shakes, sundaes, ice cream sandwiches and more. Grab a pint from their display case to enjoy now, or take home for later.
Visit www.purpledooricecream.com to view their current flavors.
Fresh authentic Italian style pasta made from scratch daily, featuring unique daily specials and classic signature dishes, found in the the Bay View neighborhood!
Chef Adam Pawlak's innovative and mouthwatering creations will keep you coming back for more. You may have also seen him on Season 19 of Hell's Kitchen with Gordon Ramsay! Pair one of their signature wines or a glass of Prosecco on tap with their Bucatini pasta tossed in their Grana Padano cheese wheel, or the Pappardelle with bolognese sauce & Parmesan, or their wheels with butter, Parmesan and truffle oil. The pastabilities are endless!
Egg & Flour
2273 South Howell AvenueFresh authentic Italian style pasta made from scratch daily, featuring unique daily specials and classic signature dishes, found in the the Bay View neighborhood!
Chef Adam Pawlak's innovative and mouthwatering creations will keep you coming back for more. You may have also seen him on Season 19 of Hell's Kitchen with Gordon Ramsay! Pair one of their signature wines or a glass of Prosecco on tap with their Bucatini pasta tossed in their Grana Padano cheese wheel, or the Pappardelle with bolognese sauce & Parmesan, or their wheels with butter, Parmesan and truffle oil. The pastabilities are endless!
Since 1968, Balistreri’s has been a local favorite for pizza and classic Italian Cuisine. They offer lunch and dinner, a variety of desserts, dine in and carry out available, along with a wine list and draft beer selections. Lunch reservations are accepted, dinner is first come first served.
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Balistreri's Italian-American Ristorante
812 N 68th StSince 1968, Balistreri’s has been a local favorite for pizza and classic Italian Cuisine. They offer lunch and dinner, a variety of desserts, dine in and carry out available, along with a wine list and draft beer selections. Lunch reservations are accepted, dinner is first come first served.
This location is a full service restaurant specializing in steaks, fresh fish and elaborate Italian specialties, along with pizza and dessert. They have a full bar including a wine list, draft beer, martinis and ice cream drinks. During the warm weather months, there is outdoor seating available. Reservations accepted for all meal times.
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Balistreri's Bluemound Inn
6501 W Bluemound RdThis location is a full service restaurant specializing in steaks, fresh fish and elaborate Italian specialties, along with pizza and dessert. They have a full bar including a wine list, draft beer, martinis and ice cream drinks. During the warm weather months, there is outdoor seating available. Reservations accepted for all meal times.
Cocktail/Drink Spots
Since 1938, Bryant’s is Milwaukee’s oldest cocktail lounge. There is no drink menu, but with a list of over 450 cocktails, their experienced servers and bartenders can make you something based on the flavor, texture, strength and base you are in the mood for. Indulge yourself with plush velvet walls, exotic lighting and vintage tunes while experiencing the best cocktail service in Milwaukee.
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Bryant's Cocktail Lounge
1579 S 9th StSince 1938, Bryant’s is Milwaukee’s oldest cocktail lounge. There is no drink menu, but with a list of over 450 cocktails, their experienced servers and bartenders can make you something based on the flavor, texture, strength and base you are in the mood for. Indulge yourself with plush velvet walls, exotic lighting and vintage tunes while experiencing the best cocktail service in Milwaukee.
**Host Favorite**
Featuring 20+ taps dedicated solely to cider, experience rotating seasonal offerings, house favorites and brand new craft ciders and meads. Also available are 4 oz cider flights, cider inspired cocktails, bottled and canned ciders of the world, shareable snacks and gluten free Knight’s Gourmet Popcorn. Check www.lostvalley.com for current drafts and specials.
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Lost Valley Cider Co.
408 W Florida St**Host Favorite**
Featuring 20+ taps dedicated solely to cider, experience rotating seasonal offerings, house favorites and brand new craft ciders and meads. Also available are 4 oz cider flights, cider inspired cocktails, bottled and canned ciders of the world, shareable snacks and gluten free Knight’s Gourmet Popcorn. Check www.lostvalley.com for current drafts and specials.
**Host Favorite**
Family owned neighborhood wine bar featuring self serve wine machines and wine on tap. Also offering snacks and kitchen plates and happy hour specials throughout the week.
For more info, visit www.therubytap.com.
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The Ruby Tap
1341 N Wauwatosa Ave**Host Favorite**
Family owned neighborhood wine bar featuring self serve wine machines and wine on tap. Also offering snacks and kitchen plates and happy hour specials throughout the week.
For more info, visit www.therubytap.com.
Set nine stories above Milwaukee’s Historic Third Ward, The Outsider Rooftop Bar is an elevated social experience, where there’s always something going on and always something to sip. Unique indoor and outdoor spaces transform from open-air areas perfect for soaking up the sun to the preeminent nighttime venue for joining friends for craft cocktails or hosting special events.
It’s an enviable stage to savor cocktails, swap stories, and entertain well into the night; The Outsider’s just the kind of place where you’ll want to become an insider real quick.
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The Outsider
310 E Chicago StSet nine stories above Milwaukee’s Historic Third Ward, The Outsider Rooftop Bar is an elevated social experience, where there’s always something going on and always something to sip. Unique indoor and outdoor spaces transform from open-air areas perfect for soaking up the sun to the preeminent nighttime venue for joining friends for craft cocktails or hosting special events.
It’s an enviable stage to savor cocktails, swap stories, and entertain well into the night; The Outsider’s just the kind of place where you’ll want to become an insider real quick.
Shaker’s is one of the most unique smoking establishments in the country, and also voted one of the 5 most haunted bars in the nation. Stocking premium hand-rolled cigars and a full bar of vintage brown spirits and wines, which dates back to Capone’s speakeasy days in Prohibition. Go to www.shakerscigarbar.com to view their info and events. Shaker’s Original Ghost Tour lets you take an uneasy glimpse into the establishment’s sordid past. Visit www.hangmantours.com to book your tour.
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Shakers Cigar Bar
422 S 2nd StShaker’s is one of the most unique smoking establishments in the country, and also voted one of the 5 most haunted bars in the nation. Stocking premium hand-rolled cigars and a full bar of vintage brown spirits and wines, which dates back to Capone’s speakeasy days in Prohibition. Go to www.shakerscigarbar.com to view their info and events. Shaker’s Original Ghost Tour lets you take an uneasy glimpse into the establishment’s sordid past. Visit www.hangmantours.com to book your tour.
At one of Milwaukee’s most iconic nightspots, there’s never a dull moment at Victor’s. Before it begins filling with the nightclub crowd, the lights are low, Sinatra is on, and dinner is being served. Their restaurant is a hidden gem for classic American fare such as burgers, steaks, Friday Fish Frys, pasta, seafood, desserts, and more. Their casual nightclub scene features DJs and a dance floor, and caters to adults looking to connect. For two generations it has been a beacon for the single – and the wannabe single.
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Victor's
1230 N Van Buren StAt one of Milwaukee’s most iconic nightspots, there’s never a dull moment at Victor’s. Before it begins filling with the nightclub crowd, the lights are low, Sinatra is on, and dinner is being served. Their restaurant is a hidden gem for classic American fare such as burgers, steaks, Friday Fish Frys, pasta, seafood, desserts, and more. Their casual nightclub scene features DJs and a dance floor, and caters to adults looking to connect. For two generations it has been a beacon for the single – and the wannabe single.
One of Milwaukee’s best kept secrets! A Polynesian Tiki themed bar with a playful vibe offering tropical drinks & an ample rum list. Adorned with bamboo, fish tanks, coconuts, sea horses and puffer fish, Foundation whisks patrons away to an escapist-fueled fantasy of a bar where rum splashed drinks, filled to the brim in festive glassware, will cure your mid season ails.
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The Foundation Bar
2718 N Bremen StOne of Milwaukee’s best kept secrets! A Polynesian Tiki themed bar with a playful vibe offering tropical drinks & an ample rum list. Adorned with bamboo, fish tanks, coconuts, sea horses and puffer fish, Foundation whisks patrons away to an escapist-fueled fantasy of a bar where rum splashed drinks, filled to the brim in festive glassware, will cure your mid season ails.
Great spot for drinks with an extensive list of unique martini creations in an upbeat environment!
JoJo's Martini Lounge
418 North Mayfair RoadGreat spot for drinks with an extensive list of unique martini creations in an upbeat environment!
Fun & Entertainment
*Current service and operating hours of featured establishments may vary due to changing city regulations*
Milwaukee’s first axe throwing bar. Great for friends & family gatherings, work outings, celebrations and date nights. Visit their website at www.axemke.com.
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AXE MKE
1924 E Kenilworth PlMilwaukee’s first axe throwing bar. Great for friends & family gatherings, work outings, celebrations and date nights. Visit their website at www.axemke.com.
**Host Favorite **
An arcade and nostalgia-based bar featuring more than 60 arcade games from the ‘80s and ‘90s, along with an array of patio activities on their 2 floors of outdoor patio. All games just cost 25 cents. They have an extensive craft beer selection as well as house made pizza by the slice. Go to www.updownarcadebar.com for more info. **Must be 21+ to enter**
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Up-Down MKE
615 E Brady St**Host Favorite **
An arcade and nostalgia-based bar featuring more than 60 arcade games from the ‘80s and ‘90s, along with an array of patio activities on their 2 floors of outdoor patio. All games just cost 25 cents. They have an extensive craft beer selection as well as house made pizza by the slice. Go to www.updownarcadebar.com for more info. **Must be 21+ to enter**
This beautiful movie palace is a historic Milwaukee landmark. With 3 screens, full service concessions and bar, and it’s ornate East Indian decor, the Oriental Theatre is consistently recognized as one of the top movie palaces in the country.
Check www.mkefilm.org/oriental-theatre for current screenings.
And for a bite to eat, visit the Crossroads Collective right next door.
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Oriental Theater
2230 N Farwell AveThis beautiful movie palace is a historic Milwaukee landmark. With 3 screens, full service concessions and bar, and it’s ornate East Indian decor, the Oriental Theatre is consistently recognized as one of the top movie palaces in the country.
Check www.mkefilm.org/oriental-theatre for current screenings.
And for a bite to eat, visit the Crossroads Collective right next door.
Coffee, wine, delicious nibbles and cats. Milwaukee’s first cat cafe, partnered with Lakeland Animal Shelter to help homeless cats find their fur-ever homes. Visit www.sipandpurr.com for their weekly lounge specials or to make a reservation.
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Sip & Purr Cat Café
833 E Ivanhoe PlCoffee, wine, delicious nibbles and cats. Milwaukee’s first cat cafe, partnered with Lakeland Animal Shelter to help homeless cats find their fur-ever homes. Visit www.sipandpurr.com for their weekly lounge specials or to make a reservation.
Four floors of over 40 galleries of art, featuring American paintings, sculptures, photographs and more. The 341,000 square foot museum includes the War Memorial Center. Visit www.mam.org for current exhibits and events.
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Milwaukee Art Museum
700 N Art Museum DrFour floors of over 40 galleries of art, featuring American paintings, sculptures, photographs and more. The 341,000 square foot museum includes the War Memorial Center. Visit www.mam.org for current exhibits and events.
Celebrating more than 100 years of Harley Davidson, the museum showcases the company’s rich history and motorcycles through a variety of interactive exhibits. Open 363 days a year. Visit www.harley-davidson.com for info about exhibits, tours, and events.
After touring the museum, cruise over to Motor Bar & Restaurant to grab a bite to eat.
Go to www.motorrestaurant.com to view their specials, discounts, & offers.
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Museo ng Harley-Davidson
400 W Canal StCelebrating more than 100 years of Harley Davidson, the museum showcases the company’s rich history and motorcycles through a variety of interactive exhibits. Open 363 days a year. Visit www.harley-davidson.com for info about exhibits, tours, and events.
After touring the museum, cruise over to Motor Bar & Restaurant to grab a bite to eat.
Go to www.motorrestaurant.com to view their specials, discounts, & offers.
Milwaukee’s premier science and technology center for the whole family. The 120,000 square foot center offers fun and educational experiences including interactive exhibits, the Reiman Aquarium, educational labs and programs and more. Visit www.discoveryworld.org for more info.
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Discovery World
500 N Harbor DrMilwaukee’s premier science and technology center for the whole family. The 120,000 square foot center offers fun and educational experiences including interactive exhibits, the Reiman Aquarium, educational labs and programs and more. Visit www.discoveryworld.org for more info.
Milwaukee’s favorite place for mini-bowling and a fun atmosphere. They feature 4 mini bowling lanes, a pool table, darts and an old school jukebox. Koz’s is the perfect place to relax, unwind and have some south side fun. Open late, *suggested as not kid friendly.
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Koz's Mini Bowling
2078 S 7th StMilwaukee’s favorite place for mini-bowling and a fun atmosphere. They feature 4 mini bowling lanes, a pool table, darts and an old school jukebox. Koz’s is the perfect place to relax, unwind and have some south side fun. Open late, *suggested as not kid friendly.
A buzzy spy-themed hideaway that features creative cocktails and casual fare in a quirky, dimly lit interior. The unassuming entrance has been the doorway to safety for spies and special agents since 1966. Behind the hidden entrance is a world of global espionage and entertainment. Go to www.safe-house.com for briefings.
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SafeHouse
779 N Front StA buzzy spy-themed hideaway that features creative cocktails and casual fare in a quirky, dimly lit interior. The unassuming entrance has been the doorway to safety for spies and special agents since 1966. Behind the hidden entrance is a world of global espionage and entertainment. Go to www.safe-house.com for briefings.
Sightseeing
Book an entire bike bar for a 2 hour private tour of downtown Milwaukee with Pedal Tavern! You can choose your own route and bar stops around Milwaukee’s Third and Walker’s Point, or you can leave it up to your driver, a certified guru of Milwaukee’s neighborhood bar scene to put together the best Milwaukee pub crawl possible. Visit https://milwaukeepedalandpaddletavern.com/pedal/ to book yours today!
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Milwaukee Pedal Tavern
820 S Water StBook an entire bike bar for a 2 hour private tour of downtown Milwaukee with Pedal Tavern! You can choose your own route and bar stops around Milwaukee’s Third and Walker’s Point, or you can leave it up to your driver, a certified guru of Milwaukee’s neighborhood bar scene to put together the best Milwaukee pub crawl possible. Visit https://milwaukeepedalandpaddletavern.com/pedal/ to book yours today!
Milwaukee Paddle Tavern is a unique Milwaukee River excursion. Load up with 14 of your friends, grab some beers, and experience the Milwaukee River with a scenic and fun way to see our lovely city! More info at https://milwaukeepedalandpaddletavern.com/paddle/
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PaddleTavern
113 E Juneau AveMilwaukee Paddle Tavern is a unique Milwaukee River excursion. Load up with 14 of your friends, grab some beers, and experience the Milwaukee River with a scenic and fun way to see our lovely city! More info at https://milwaukeepedalandpaddletavern.com/paddle/
Brew City Kayak
820 S Water StKayak rentals and tours
Coffee Shops
Locally owned cafe and bike shop located in Silver City right off the Hank Aaron Trail. Great atmosphere with friendly owners and a uniquely decorated interior with featured art from local artists. Also also serving beer.
Velobahn Coffee and Cycle
3618 W Pierce StLocally owned cafe and bike shop located in Silver City right off the Hank Aaron Trail. Great atmosphere with friendly owners and a uniquely decorated interior with featured art from local artists. Also also serving beer.
Locally owned, small batch roaster, pouring house brewed coffee, beer & wine, featuring live concerts showcasing local musicians. View their events and browse their shop at www.anodynecoffee.com.
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Anodyne Coffee Roasting Co.
2920 S Kinnickinnic AveLocally owned, small batch roaster, pouring house brewed coffee, beer & wine, featuring live concerts showcasing local musicians. View their events and browse their shop at www.anodynecoffee.com.
Bringing creativity and coffee to Walker's Point, Dream Lab is a hybrid coffee shop and artists studio showcasing work from local artists, and serving up Counter Culture coffee, locally crafted beer, and baked goods from Canfora Bakery and East Side Ovens. It's a "safe place to create art-and have an inspiring conversation along with a muffin, an espresso or a beer".
Dream Lab
738 W National AveBringing creativity and coffee to Walker's Point, Dream Lab is a hybrid coffee shop and artists studio showcasing work from local artists, and serving up Counter Culture coffee, locally crafted beer, and baked goods from Canfora Bakery and East Side Ovens. It's a "safe place to create art-and have an inspiring conversation along with a muffin, an espresso or a beer".
Since 1993, Colectivo has been sourcing coffees from origin and roasting every batch by hand. They offer their Session Roasted coffees in addition to Letterbox Fine Tea. They also prepare all of their own baked goods and savory food from scratch, made fresh daily at their own Troubadour Bakery.
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Colectivo Coffee - Wauwatosa (68th St)
6745 W Wells StSince 1993, Colectivo has been sourcing coffees from origin and roasting every batch by hand. They offer their Session Roasted coffees in addition to Letterbox Fine Tea. They also prepare all of their own baked goods and savory food from scratch, made fresh daily at their own Troubadour Bakery.
Neighborhood coffee shop started by two friends that shared a passion. They now share their craft with everyone, at retailers across the city as well as their newly constructed tasting room and roastery on Vliet Street. Coffee enthusiasts and anyone who enjoys a good cup will definitely find Valentine to be one of the best around. Coffee infused alcoholic drinks are also served.
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Valentine Coffee Co.
5918 W Vliet StNeighborhood coffee shop started by two friends that shared a passion. They now share their craft with everyone, at retailers across the city as well as their newly constructed tasting room and roastery on Vliet Street. Coffee enthusiasts and anyone who enjoys a good cup will definitely find Valentine to be one of the best around. Coffee infused alcoholic drinks are also served.