• The Pasta Tree Restaurant and Wine Bar, 1503 N Farwell Ave: about 300 meters from the Burns Commons streetcar stop
• Twisted Cafe, 1505 N Farwell Ave: about 300 meters from the Burns Commons streetcar stop
• Maharaja, 1550 N Farwell Ave: Indian cuisine; about 400 meters from the Burns Commons streetcar stop

• County Clare, 1234 N Astor St: an Irish bar, restaurant, and Inn
• Monica's, 1228 N Astor St: a neighborhood basement bar and summertime patio; no kitchen
• The Knick Restaurant, 1030 E Juneau Ave: dining inside the Knickerbocker Hotel
• The Astor Hotel, 924 E Juneau Ave: hotel, apartments, Astor Bar and Grille; 8-story building, 102.0 feet, 31.1 meters, completed 1920; National Register of Historic Places
• Fairgrounds Cafe, 1001 N Astor St: craft coffee, tea, and food; a variety of coffees are served here--including local Colectivo, as well as Stumptown, Metropolis, Spyhouse, Halfwit, Frothy Monkey, and others on a rotating basis; it is three blocks south of the Ogden at Astor Hop stop, a pleasant 430-meter walk through a historic district

• Points East Pub, 1501 N Jackson St: known for its wings
• Y-Not II, 706 E Lyon St: dive bar
• Sanford, 1547 N Jackson St: upscale dining; a bit further than 2 blocks, but this modest-looking house is one of the highest-rated restaurants in the state (call ahead); it is about a 4 minute (350 meters) walk from the Hop Stop at Jackson at Ogden to Sanford
• Chipotle, 600 E Ogden Ave: outside tables in summer on back patio
• Panera, 600 E Ogden Ave: outside tables in summer; occupies part of a building that opened as the Ogden Cafe in 1878 and later became John Ernst
• Einstein's / Caribou, 544 E Ogden Ave: outside tables in summer
• Starbucks East Pointe, 544 East Ogden Ave Ste 500: outside tables in summer
• Dave's Hot Chicken, 544 East Ogden Ave Ste 200
• Jersey Mike's Subs, 544 East Ogden Ave
• Jamba, 544 East Ogden Ave, Ste 300A
• Noodles & Company, 544 E Ogden Ave: outside tables in summer
• Jimmy John's, 1425 N Jefferson St
• Zoup!, 1433 N Jefferson St

• Victor's, 1230 N Van Buren St: Night club from the last century
• Bollywood Grill, 1038 N Jackson St: a taste of India
• Cafe at the Plaza, 1007 N Cass St: classic diner in a residential hotel; summer courtyard seating
• Metro Market Food Court, 1123 N Van Buren St: ready-to-eat foods with seating area inside; outside tables available
• Starbucks Metro Market, 1123 N Van Buren St: inside grocery store seating area
• Subway, 1200 N Van Buren St

• Elsa's on the Park, 833 N Jefferson St: elegant bar and dining area
• Farmer's Market at Cathedral Square (seasonal/weekly), 520 E Wells St
• Lupi and Iris, 777 N Van Buren St: fine dining; James Beard Award-winning Chef Adam Siegel & Michael DeMichele
• Dubbel Dutch, 817-819 N Marshall St: historic boutique hotel in 1898 double-sided house; bar in the evenings
• Buckley's Restaurant and Bar, 801 N Cass St: about 350 meters from the Cathedral Square stop; outdoor seating in season
• This Is It!, 418 E Wells St
• Real Chili, 419 E Wells St: chili diner--noodles or not--since 1931
• Flannery's Bar & Restaurant, 425 E Wells St: Irish
• Belmont Tavern, 784 N Jefferson St: cocktail lounge; huge storefront windows open in summer
• Taylor's, 795 N Jefferson St: a neighborhood bar with beautiful people
• The Sofie, 777 N Jefferson St: cocktail lounge
• Plum Lounge, 780 N Jefferson St: distinctive outdoor flaming bar
• Shah Jee's, 770 N Jefferson St: Pakistani, Indian
• SportClub, 750 N Jefferson St: sports, food, and drink
• Ward's House of Prime, 540 E Mason St: Prime rib and steak
• Artisan Ramen, 530 E Mason St: Ramen redefined
• Classy Girl Cupcakes, 825 N Jefferson St: dessert and treats; small inside dining room
• Adiamo Coffee and Tea, 777 N Van Buren St: coffee and tea, pastries
• Classy Girl Cupcakes, 825 N Jefferson St: sweets and coffee
• Taco Bar MKE, 782 N Jefferson: tacos tequilas

• Ouzo Cafe Restaurant-Bar, 776 N Milwaukee St: Greek
• My Office, 763 N Milwaukee St
• Paper Table Food Hall, 733 N Milwaukee St: A "ghost" kitchen that makes food for a variety of restaurants; has a walk-up ordering kiosk; has limited inside seating; designed for takeout and delivery; restaurants include: Blac Bistro, Crooks Chicken & Waffles, Evil Slice, Po' Manz, Poutine Stop, Secret Hot Chicken, Taqueria Zapopan, Tase of Life Soul Food
• brunch., 714 N Milwaukee St
• This Is It!, 418 E Wells St
• Real Chili, 419 E Wells St: chili diner--noodles or not--since 1931
• Flannery's Bar & Restaurant, 425 E Wells St: Irish
• Belmont Tavern, 784 N Jefferson St: cocktail lounge; huge storefront windows open in summer
• Taylor's, 795 N Jefferson St: a neighborhood bar with beautiful people
• The Sofie, 777 N Jefferson St: cocktail lounge
• Plum Lounge, 780 N Jefferson St: distinctive outdoor flaming bar
• Shah Jee's, 770 N Jefferson St: Pakistani, Indian
• SportClub, 750 N Jefferson St: sports, food, and drink
• Ward's House of Prime, 540 E Mason St: Prime rib and steak
• Artisan Ramen, 530 E Mason St: Ramen redefined
• colour palate, 789 N Water St: salad
• Saint Kate The Arts Hotel, 139 E Kilbourn Ave: west of N Water St in Milwaukee Center; Kil@Wat dining; Proof Pizza dining
• Milwaukee Athletic Club, 758 N Broadway: 12-story building, 160.0 feet, 48.8 meters, completed 1917; refurbished 2021; private athletic club with residential apartments; a secret bar (The Elephant Room) is open to the public at certain times; The MAC in 2022
• Newsroom Pub, 137 E Wells St
• SafeHouse, 779 N Front St
• Associated Bank River Center, 111 E Kilbourn Ave: bar, dining in the Associated Bank River Center; building complex includes Pabst Theater, St Kates Arts Hotel; On Rye deli-style restaurant; bar; coffee
• Rodizio Grill Milwaukee, 777 N Water St: Brazilian dining
• Milwaukee Waterfront Deli, 761 N Water St
• Classy Girl Cupcakes, 825 N Jefferson St: sweets and coffee
• Taco Bar MKE, 782 N Jefferson: tacos tequilas
• 330 EATS, 330 E Kilbourn Ave: in the 330 Kilbourn office building atrium
• Starbucks Red Arrow, 920 N Water St
• Associated Bank River Center, 111 E Kilbourn Ave: bar, dining in the Associated Bank River Center; building complex includes Pabst Theater, St Kates Arts Hotel; On Rye deli-style restaurant; bar; coffee
• Fiddleheads Coffee, 790 N Water St: lobby coffeeshop; multi-level common area

• Lupi and Iris, 777 N Van Buren St: fine dining; James Beard Award-winning Chef Adam Siegel & Michael DeMichele
• 600 E Cafe, 600 E Wisconsin Ave: locally-sourced menu items

• The Couture Retail, 909 E Michigan St: located at the Lakefront; expected 42,000 square feet of retail space across the first four floors of the building; expected restaurants
• Rare Steakhouse, 833 E Michigan St: fine dining, steaks aged in-house, certified sommeliers
• Stella Van Buren, 550 N Van Buren St: fine dining; Italian-meets-American
• Harbor House, 550 N Harbor Dr: fine dining right on Lake Michigan
• US Bank Center, 777 E Wisconsin Ave: 42-story building, the tallest in Wisconsin, 601.0 feet, 183.2 meters, completed 1973; Galleria Level restaurants
• Colectivo Coffee at US Bank Center, 777 E Wisconsin Ave: cafe in the galleria level of the US Bank Center
• Bartolotta's Downtown Kitchen, 777 E Wisconsin Ave: cafeteria in the galleria level of the US Bank Center
• Betty Brinn Children's Museum, 929 E Wisconsin Ave: interactive exhibits and educational programs; literacy, math, science; Betty's Beans and Books cafe
• Discovery World, 500 N Harbor Drive: educational, cultural, and environmental experiences; Hands-on exhibits, fresh water and salt water aquariums, interactive educational programs, media and distance learning labs, digital theaters, live performance theater; on the lakefront; cafe; gift shop; see photo album page
• Milwaukee Art Museum, 700 N Art Museum Drive: lakefront art museum providing a collection and special exhibits; building is notable for its Calatrava-designed addition opened in 2001; onsite dining and cafe; gift shop; see photo album page

• Central Standard, 320 E Clybourn St : Craft Distillery; downtown Milwaukee distillery experience
• Stella Van Buren, 550 N Van Buren St: fine dining; Italian-meets-American

• Paper Table Food Hall, 733 N Milwaukee St: A "ghost" kitchen that makes food for a variety of restaurants; has a walk-up ordering kiosk; has limited inside seating; designed for takeout and delivery; restaurants include: Blac Bistro, Crooks Chicken & Waffles, Evil Slice, Po' Manz, Poutine Stop, Secret Hot Chicken, Taqueria Zapopan, Tase of Life Soul Food
• Hotel Metro, 411 E Mason St: hotel and dining at Oggie's
• Third Coast Provisions, 724 N Milwaukee St: seafood
• No 720, 720 N Milwaukee St: bar and dance club
• Zarletti, 741 N Milwaukee St #1: Fine Italian
• Electric Lime, 730 N Milwaukee St: tacos and more
• Cubanitas, 728 N Milwaukee St: entirely Cuban.
• Distil, 722 N Milwaukee St
• Carnevor, 718 N Milwaukee St: modern steakhouse
• Sake Tumi, 714 N Milwaukee St: sushi
• Lucid Light Lounge, 729 N Milwaukee St: dance floor nightlife
• Indulge, 708 N Milwaukee St: wine, cheese
• The Pfister Hotel, 424 E Wisconsin Ave: Cocktail bar (Blu), Mason Street Grill, Cafe at the Pfister, The Rouge, Afternoon Tea, and Lobby Lounge
• Amilinda, 315 E Wisconsin Ave: Spanish and Portuguese
• Grassroots Salad Co, 607 N Water St: salads and wraps; cleverly hidden in the Chase Bank building
• Mo's Irish Pub, 142 W Wisconsin Ave: just west of the Milwaukee River
• Mo's A Place For Steaks, 720 N Plankinton Ave
• Swingin' Door Exchange, 219 E Michigan St: saloon & eatery
• Fore! Milwaukee, 530 N Water St: golf bar--play on simulators
• Central Standard, 320 E Clybourn St : Craft Distillery; downtown Milwaukee distillery experience
• District on Water, 628 N Water St
• The Pfister Hotel, 424 E Wisconsin Ave: historic hotel; Cocktail bar (Blu), Mason Street Grill, Cafe at the Pfister, The Rouge, Afternoon Tea, and Lobby Lounge
• The Social American Tavern, 611 N Broadway
• Kinn Guesthouse, 600 N Broadway: hotel and The Wolf on Broadway dining; The Hop on Broadway (2022)
• Tupelo Honey, 511 N Broadway: southern restaurant and bar
• Flourchild Pizza, 722 N Milwaukee St: pizza and more
• Freshii, 250 E Wisconsin Ave: salads, wraps, bowls, and more
• Pita Pit, 231 E Wisconsin Ave
• The Dogg Haus, 755 N Water St: hotdogs and beef sandwiches
• 600 E Cafe, 600 E Wisconsin Ave: locally-sourced menu items
• City Net Cafe Jazz Cafe, 306 E Wisconsin Ave: live jazz events some days
• Dunkin', 111 E Wisconsin Ave: outdoor tables on the RiverWalk
• Subway Cafe, 710 N Plankinton Ave Ste 106: a Subway sandwich shop which also has a coffeeshop attached; just west of the Milwaukee River
• Potbelly Sandwich Shop, 135 W Wisconsin Ave: just west of the Milwaukee River
• The Coffee Bean, 624 N Water St
• Tua Pasta, 100 E Wisconsin, riverwalk level: fresh pasta meals of your design

• The Milwaukee Public Market, 400 N Water St: milwaukeepublicmarket.org; A food hall, shopping, and gathering place; one of the most visited destinations in the city; events include outdoor urban market and special events inside
• Pat's Rib Place, 400 N Water St
• St. Paul Fish Company, 400 N Water St: fresh seafood; Milwaukee fish fry; busy!
• On The Bus, 400 N Water St: Vegan; shakes, bowls, sandwiches
• C Adam's Bakery, 400 N Water St: bakery
• Oro di Oliva, 400 N Water St: olive oil and vinegar
• Thai-Namite, 400 N Water St: Authentic Thai cuisine
• Margarita Paradise, 400 N Water St: taqueria-style cuisine and margaritas
• Green Kitchen, 400 N Water St: custom-made salads
• Thief Wine, 400 N Water St: boutique fine wine shop and bar
• Foltz Family Market, 400 N Water St: woodfired pizza, butcher-fresh meats, high-quality produce
• Colectivo Third Ward, 223 E St Paul Ave: coffee, bakery, sandwiches
• The Wicked Hop, 345 N Broadway: the original "Hop" in Milwaukee
• Nicole's third Ward Social, 333 N Broadway
• Cafe Benelux, 346 N Broadway: eat on the roof!
• The Edison, 322 N Broadway; a neighborhood grill; classic American
• Sweetgreen, 300 E Buffalo St: salads and bowls
• Smoke Shack, 332 N Milwaukee St: grilled, smoked, rubbed BBQ
• Brute Pizza, 316 N Milwaukee St: sourdough pizzas; in the Landmark Building
• Freshfin Poke, 316 N Milwaukee St
• Onesto, 221 N Broadway: modern fresh Italian
• Swig, 217 N Broadway: small plates
• Tre Rivali, 200 N Broadway: Mediterranean menu
• Outsider, 310 East Chicago St: rooftop bar--9 stories up!
• Kanpai Izakaya, 408 E Chicago St: Japanese fusion
• Jing's, 207 E Buffalo St: Chinese; in the Marshall Building
• Broken Bat Brewing Co, 231 E Buffalo St (Lower Level)
• Press, 207 E Buffalo St Suite 104: authentic Belgian Liège waffles
• Blue Bat Kitchen, 249 N Water St: food and tequilaria
• The Milwaukee Ale House, 233 North Water St: brew and food; deck on the river
• Saffron, 223 North Water St: modern Indian dining; deck on the river
• Sweet Diner, 239 E Chicago St: farm2table
• Kimpton Journeyman Hotel, 310 E Chicago St: a bit more than 2 blocks away from a streetcar stop (about 350 meters from the Milwaukee Public Market streetcar stops), but a stunning hotel with a famous rooftop patio
• Valentine Coffee Co, 189 N Milwaukee St: cafe; coffee, food, beer, and wine
• Tupelo Honey, 511 N Broadway: southern restaurant and bar
• Anodyne in the Milwaukee Public Market, 400 N Water St
• Freese's Candy, 400 N Water St: chocolate, candies, ice cream, and desserts
• Aladdin's, 400 N Water St: Middle Eastern flavors
• Fusion Poke, 329 N Broadway: poke-focused; ramen, sushi, bubble tea, build-your-own-bowl
• Sinabro, 316 N Milwaukee St: Korean Noodle Shop; in the Landmark Building
• Shake Shack, 220 E Buffalo St Ste 110: first in Wisconsin
• Aloha Poké Co., 220 E Buffalo St: first in Wisconsin

• The Explorium Brewpub, Pritzlaff Building, 143 W Saint Paul Avenue: beers and dining; small batch, hand-crafted beer
• Aperitivo, 311 N Plankinton Ave: aperativo="Italian after-work ritual"; tapas, snacks, drinks
• Foxtown Landing, approximately 490 N Plankinton Ave: an IN-DEVELOPMENT riverside restaurant and riverwalk right next to the proposed dog park; in-development 2023 (not yet open)
• Cambria Hotel Milwaukee, 503 N Plankinton Ave: hotel and 414 Bar + Kitchen; completed 2019; photos: Site 2018 (formerly parking lot); Construction 2019; Completed 2019

• 3rd St Market Hall, 275 W Wisconsin Ave: 3rdstmarkethall.com; A food hall, shopping, events, and gathering place; includes food vendors, a market bar, a selfie museum, games area; part of The Avenue, which includes residences, offices, media studios, and more; it is just a short walk from the Intermodal stop to The Avenue: up N Vel Phillips Ave and then cross through Zeidler Park to the south entrance of The Avenue at 3rd and Michigan, about a 5 minute walk, 375 meters
• 3rd St Market Hall Bar, 275 W Wisconsin Ave: inside the 3rd Street Market Hall
• Make Waves, 275 W Wisconsin Ave: inside the 3rd Street Market Hall; plant-based resaurant: wraps, smoothies, tea
• Stone Creek Factory, 422 N 5th (just southwest of Streetcar barn): cafe; roastery; tour Sunday @ noon, sign up stonecreekcoffee.com
• Day Market at Zeidler Square (seasonal), 301 W Michigan St
• Yummy Bowl, 275 W Wisconsin Ave: inside the 3rd Street Market Hall; jambalaya, chicken and waffles, breakfast... all in a bowl
• Criollo, 275 W Wisconsin Ave: inside the 3rd Street Market Hall; Latin American fare
• Paper Plane Pizza, 275 W Wisconsin Ave: inside the 3rd Street Market Hall; classic "no frills" slices and pizza; hoagies; salads
• Kompali, 275 W Wisconsin Ave: inside the 3rd Street Market Hall; tacos, Mexican sandwiches; goodies
• Anytime Arepa, 275 W Wisconsin Ave: inside the 3rd Street Market Hall; authentic Venezuelan; arepas and empanadas
• Kawa, 275 W Wisconsin Ave: inside the 3rd Street Market Hall; ramen made with a secret process
• Mr Wings, 275 W Wisconsin Ave: inside the 3rd Street Market Hall; chicken sweet to spicy; buffalo sauce; Jamaican jerk
• Pho Spot MKE, 275 W Wisconsin Ave: inside the 3rd Street Market Hall; Vietnamese with passion; 10-hour pho broth
• Smokin Jacks Bar-B-Que, 275 W Wisconsin Ave: inside the 3rd Street Market Hall; BBQ with history and generations of flavor knowledge
• Mr Dyes Pies, 275 W Wisconsin Ave: inside the 3rd Street Market Hall; "best pie shop in Wisconsin" -- USA Today
• Dairyland, 275 W Wisconsin Ave: inside the 3rd Street Market Hall; old fashioned hamburgers, fish fry, fries, shakes, and malts
• Greenhouse, 275 W Wisconsin Ave: inside the 3rd Street Market Hall; fresh and healthy cuisine; artisan sandwiches, soups and a build your own salad bar
• Dawg City, 275 W Wisconsin Ave: inside the 3rd Street Market Hall; beef hotdogs and local ingredients
• Strange Town Bottle Shop, 275 W Wisconsin Ave: inside the 3rd Street Market Hall; all-natural wine by the glass or by the bottle
• Supernova Coffee & Doughnuts, 275 W Wisconsin Ave: inside the 3rd Street Market Hall; coffee and doughnuts; walkup window or counter service
• Komapli Tacos y Tortas, 275 W Wisconsin Ave: inside the 3rd Street Market Hall; tacos, mexican sandwiches, Mexican goodies.

Local Coffee

• Fairgrounds Cafe, 1001 N Astor St: craft coffee, tea, and food; a variety of coffees are served here--including local Colectivo, as well as Stumptown, Metropolis, Spyhouse, Halfwit, Frothy Monkey, and others on a rotating basis; it is three blocks south of the Ogden at Astor Hop stop, a pleasant 430-meter walk through a historic district; Area: Astor Street

• Fiddleheads Coffee, 790 N Water St: lobby coffeeshop; multi-level common area; Area: City Hall (Wells Street)

• 600 E Cafe, 600 E Wisconsin Ave: locally-sourced menu items; Area: Wisconsin Avenue; Area: Michigan Jackson

• City Net Cafe Jazz Cafe, 306 E Wisconsin Ave: live jazz events some days; Area: Wisconsin Avenue

• The Coffee Bean, 624 N Water St; Area: Wisconsin Avenue

• Anodyne in the Milwaukee Public Market, 400 N Water St; Area: Third Ward (Public Market)

• Colectivo Third Ward, 223 E St Paul Ave: coffee, bakery, sandwiches; Area: Third Ward (Public Market)

• Donut Monster, 316 N Milwaukee St: in the Landmark Building; Area: Third Ward (Public Market)

• MARN Coffee & Wine Bar at MARN, 191 N Broadway: cafe at the Milwaukee Artist Resource Network; Area: Third Ward (Public Market)

• Valentine Coffee Co, 189 N Milwaukee St: cafe; coffee, food, beer, and wine; Area: Third Ward (Public Market)

• Stone Creek Factory, 422 N 5th (just southwest of Streetcar barn): cafe; roastery; tour Sunday @ noon, sign up stonecreekcoffee.com; Area: Intermodal Station

• Starbucks Northwestern Mutual Commons, 720 E Wisconsin Ave, in Commons Area open to the public; Area: Michigan Jackson

• Colectivo Coffee at US Bank Center, 777 E Wisconsin Ave: cafe in the galleria level of the US Bank Center; Area: Lakefront Station