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Food scene
Even Alton Brown doesn't miss stopping at Cranky Al's for their famous Crueller. My personal favorite is the Crosonut. We also love their muffins and breakfast burritos.
39 locals recommend
Cranky Al's
6901 W North AveEven Alton Brown doesn't miss stopping at Cranky Al's for their famous Crueller. My personal favorite is the Crosonut. We also love their muffins and breakfast burritos.
If you like to go out to breakfast and want it to taste almost homemade, go to Ted's. It hasn't changed in fifty years and that's its charm. The prices are reasonable and sitting at the old-fashioned soda counter is a treat you won't want to miss.
10 locals recommend
Ted's Ice Cream & Restaurant
6204 W North AveIf you like to go out to breakfast and want it to taste almost homemade, go to Ted's. It hasn't changed in fifty years and that's its charm. The prices are reasonable and sitting at the old-fashioned soda counter is a treat you won't want to miss.
This place will make you wonder how you lived without their fresh baked goods for so long. Their croissants are the flakiest, most delectable around. The Tosa Sourdough, baguettes, and whole grain bread are phenomenal. My kids also love their Macaroons. Honestly, I haven't had anything from there that I didn't like!
38 locals recommend
Rocket Baby Bakery
6822 W North AveThis place will make you wonder how you lived without their fresh baked goods for so long. Their croissants are the flakiest, most delectable around. The Tosa Sourdough, baguettes, and whole grain bread are phenomenal. My kids also love their Macaroons. Honestly, I haven't had anything from there that I didn't like!
North Avenue Grill
7225 W North AveTosa Bowl and Bun
7212 W North AveThai-namite Tosa
8725 W North AveIndulgence Chocolatiers
211 S 2nd StGelato and chocolates to die for!
Where else can you go grab a bite to eat and a drink while overlooking a professional baseball stadium? The restaurant is open all year round, whether or not the Brewers are playing. If you want to sit in the restaurant during a game, be sure to reserve seats by the railing in advance. No additional ticket required but on game days, you do need a ticket.
TGI Fridays
1 Brewers WayWhere else can you go grab a bite to eat and a drink while overlooking a professional baseball stadium? The restaurant is open all year round, whether or not the Brewers are playing. If you want to sit in the restaurant during a game, be sure to reserve seats by the railing in advance. No additional ticket required but on game days, you do need a ticket.
Hip place for brunch. The line tends to be long so go early or be prepared to wait.
15 locals recommend
Mad Rooster Cafe
4401 W Greenfield AveHip place for brunch. The line tends to be long so go early or be prepared to wait.
A local favorite for breakfast and brunch, there's always a line so be prepared. Order the monkey bread if you visit. You won't be disappointed.
60 locals recommend
Blue's Egg
317 N 76th StA local favorite for breakfast and brunch, there's always a line so be prepared. Order the monkey bread if you visit. You won't be disappointed.
Café Hollander - Tosa
7677 W State StSit outside in the summer and watch the world go by.
Jose's Blue Sombrero
7615 W State StGood Mexican-American cuisine with a great location.
Balistreri's Italian-American Ristorante
812 N 68th StColectivo Coffee - Swan Blvd
9125 W North AveBB's on North
7237 W North AvePizza and super comfy bar stools... go have a drink and stay awhile.
Cosmos Cafe
7203 W North AveLocal family-run Greek restaurant with great food.
All their menu items are gluten-free but you'd never know it. Delicious!
19 locals recommend
Wauwatiki Bar & Grill
6502 W North AveAll their menu items are gluten-free but you'd never know it. Delicious!
Get your drink on
Places where you might get food but you're mainly there for the adult beverages and conversation.
Walters is one of those neighborhood gems where they might not know your name, but go in anyhow. The drinks are cheap, the food is good, and the people watching even better. One caveat... they don't do table service so order everything at the bar.
Walters' on North
6930 W North AveWalters is one of those neighborhood gems where they might not know your name, but go in anyhow. The drinks are cheap, the food is good, and the people watching even better. One caveat... they don't do table service so order everything at the bar.
Camp has a great vibe. The lodge decor is homey and it's very spacious. The prices aren't as cheap as Walters but they make a good old fashioned too. And, if you are in town to see a game, they have a handy shuttle so leave the car and ride with them.
36 locals recommend
Camp Bar Tosa
6600 W North AveCamp has a great vibe. The lodge decor is homey and it's very spacious. The prices aren't as cheap as Walters but they make a good old fashioned too. And, if you are in town to see a game, they have a handy shuttle so leave the car and ride with them.
We love sitting on Leff's patio in the spring and summer. Kids and adults alike love their patio games. Their wings are fantastic. (I never was a fan of wings until I had theirs.) And the ballpark pretzel is one of our go-to's whenever we visit. The Big Ass Pretzel is fun to get once but it's huge (and breadier) but give it a try if you have a group to share it with. Their Burgers and nachos are also great. Across from Hart Park, there's always something going on there.
32 locals recommend
Leff's Lucky Town
7208 W State StWe love sitting on Leff's patio in the spring and summer. Kids and adults alike love their patio games. Their wings are fantastic. (I never was a fan of wings until I had theirs.) And the ballpark pretzel is one of our go-to's whenever we visit. The Big Ass Pretzel is fun to get once but it's huge (and breadier) but give it a try if you have a group to share it with. Their Burgers and nachos are also great. Across from Hart Park, there's always something going on there.
Wauwatiki Bar & Grill
6502 W North AveFun atmosphere, great food and cocktails.
Fast Food
They don't carry chocolate soft serve in store but if you ask them nicely, they will create a chocolate blizzard.
Dairy Queen
6520 W North AveThey don't carry chocolate soft serve in store but if you ask them nicely, they will create a chocolate blizzard.
McDonald's
6631 W North AveAs far as McDonald's goes, this is one of the better ones.
Great fast fired pizza... select all the toppings you want for the same price. Gluten Free available.
7 locals recommend
MOD Pizza
7470 W State StGreat fast fired pizza... select all the toppings you want for the same price. Gluten Free available.
Noodles and Company
7700 Harwood AveServices
Laundromat
6707 W North AveConvenient and clean
Medical College of Wisconsin
9200 W Wisconsin AveFroedtert Hospital
900 N 92nd StPreeminent care for babies, children, and teens.
7 locals recommend
Children's Hospital of Wisconsin - Milwaukee Campus
8915 W Connell CtPreeminent care for babies, children, and teens.
Sports Venues
Great fun... go see a game or just stop in to their TGI Fridays if they aren't playing.
178 locals recommend
Miller Park
1 Brewers WayGreat fun... go see a game or just stop in to their TGI Fridays if they aren't playing.
Who doesn't love a good basketball game? Camp Bar and other local places offer shuttle service to the games. (You should check with the place ahead of time to see if you need reservations. Each venue has different policies.)
132 locals recommend
fiserv forum
Who doesn't love a good basketball game? Camp Bar and other local places offer shuttle service to the games. (You should check with the place ahead of time to see if you need reservations. Each venue has different policies.)
Music Festivals
The biggest event of the summer and one of the biggest music festivals in the country happens right here in Milwaukee. There's a park and ride lot nearby and some of the local places offer shuttles.
83 locals recommend
Summerfest
639 E Summerfest PlThe biggest event of the summer and one of the biggest music festivals in the country happens right here in Milwaukee. There's a park and ride lot nearby and some of the local places offer shuttles.
Sightseeing
The home of a former asylum, the grounds make for a lovely stroll. It's a real gem right in the heart of the urban sprawl.
County Grounds Park
9480 W Watertown Plank RdThe home of a former asylum, the grounds make for a lovely stroll. It's a real gem right in the heart of the urban sprawl.