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Posted: 4/25/2021 2:46:19 PM EDT
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I have no clue about Milwaukee, I try to stay far away from there.
but I hope you enjoy your stay! 
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Posted: 4/25/2021 8:01:16 PM EDT
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I like the West Allis Cheese and Sausage Shop for breakfast.
Good place to grab some souvenir snacks as well. https://www.westallischeese.com/ |
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Posted: 4/25/2021 8:05:02 PM EDT
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Posted: 4/25/2021 10:36:56 PM EDT
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Solly’s Grille for hamburgers!
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Posted: 4/25/2021 10:43:09 PM EDT
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Posted: 4/26/2021 12:26:12 AM EDT
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Blue's Eggs for breakfast not far is Milwaukee Steakhouse and State Street has plenty of good bars. Milwaukee firearm training center if you want to go shooting. Midwest Industries is about 40 minutes away from Milwaukee. I have not been around downtown area in several years so I have no idea what's going on. This area is good to go for food and drinks.
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Posted: 4/26/2021 6:59:34 AM EDT
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Lots of great food and small breweries in the area. What are you looking for? You'll either need a mask or most places will give you one or politely ask you to leave. F'n Milwaukee CO is stupid like that.
If you don't mind a 30 min drive I can recommend a bunch of places that won't require a mask. |
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Posted: 4/26/2021 7:00:49 AM EDT
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Is your hotel downtown?
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Posted: 4/26/2021 9:47:45 AM EDT
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Lala's place on E Layton Ave has always been good if you like Mexican food. The owner used to work at Conejito's then opened her own place. She treats everyone like family there.
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Posted: 4/26/2021 10:14:59 AM EDT
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Leff's Luckytown on State Street in Wauwatosa has good daily meal options and a huge urinal. Plus they have outdoor dining so you can have some reprieve from the local mask requirements. If you want the best corned beef hash go to McBob's on 51st and North. The service has always been terrible (EDITED MY MIS-TYPE) and the neighborhood isn't great, but the food makes it worthwhile.
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Posted: 4/26/2021 1:07:32 PM EDT
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Do not go to 51st & North.
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Posted: 4/26/2021 1:30:34 PM EDT
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I’m a fan of Sobelmans burgers and their Bloody Mary’s are out of control. They’re alright taste-wise, but the novelty of having an entire fried chicken in a giant Mason jar Bloody is something you should experience.
I also really like Lakefront Brewery. Their beers are pretty good and their tour is fun. |
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Posted: 4/26/2021 1:31:51 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Lala's place on E Layton Ave has always been good if you like Mexican food. The owner used to work at Conejito's then opened her own place. She treats everyone like family there. Man... I loved Conejitos. When the enchiladas come out on a paper plate you either know they are going to be great or you’re going to be shitting your brains out. |
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Posted: 4/26/2021 1:35:51 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Do not go to 51st & North. Whoa, yeah, you're right - I edited my posted. The neighborhood is okay during daylight hours only. |
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Posted: 4/26/2021 1:37:11 PM EDT
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Some places are going to want you to wear a mask.
Try finding a Culvers and have a Butter Burger and Cheese Curds. |
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Posted: 4/26/2021 2:16:50 PM EDT
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Real Chili.
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Posted: 4/26/2021 6:13:06 PM EDT
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Didn't @WICOUNSEL do a huge thread on this once? I recall Tochi Ramen in West Bend being noted as not in Milwaukee, but worth the drive.
Asian Fusion Bistro out in Pewaukee, and Mad Rooster Cafe are my recommendations. Maybe Fuel Cafe, Valentine Coffee Co. or Colectivo Coffee if you're into that kind of thing? I'm surprised no one has recommended any German restaurants. I know some people who rave about the Volcano Chicken from The King and I Thai Restaurant. Being Wisconsin, allow me to recommend Kwik Trip.  |
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Posted: 4/26/2021 7:30:41 PM EDT
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Mamma Mias, +1 on the Mad rooster listed above. Teds ice cream shop (small oldies style diner) (best ffl) !!!Nothing else is popping out to me beside we got mcdonalds....
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Posted: 4/26/2021 7:45:06 PM EDT
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Yeah, I did an extensive list with web links and everything. Looks like we no longer have archives on Arf? I still have the link but it goes nowhere.
Few good ones named here already. Culver's is one of those Wisconsin things you should try if you like burgers. Kopp's was named best burger in Wisconsin in the last couple years. Solly's is good too. Mader's downtown is a traditional German place. I had a bad customer service experience at Tochi and shortly after that Artisan Ramen opened up in downtown MKE, so I stopped going to Tochi. Artisan Ramen is really good, or was, been a while since I was there too. I'd say at least as good and probably better than Tochi (which was also top notch). Since you have a car, the Mexican food trucks on National Ave East of Layton/27th are pretty tasty. Cafe Corazon I like Pizza Man for Roman style pizza. Ian's for variety. San Giorgio for Neapolitan style pizza. Zaffiro's is good stuff. Carnevor, Rare and Mason Street are good for steaks. Iron Grate BBQ Double B's BBQ Maxie's Storyhill BKC La Merenda Engine Company No. 3 Crafty Cow Le Reve Ono Kine Grindz Thai A Kitchen Thai, Chinese, Italian, Mexican, French, tapas, breakfast specific. I could go on and on. There are some good options. I'm heavily biased towards Valentine coffee, but Colectivo is a big name here too. Wisconsin is/was known for supper clubs. More out in the country. Downtown there is one called Five O'Clock Steakhouse. I actually have not been there so I can't speak to how true to form it is, but I have heard it is quite good. If you go there, order a brandy old fashioned sour (well, from any quality place you go you should order a few). Enjoy your time here! |
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Posted: 4/26/2021 7:52:30 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Leff's Luckytown on State Street in Wauwatosa has good daily meal options and a huge urinal. Plus they have outdoor dining so you can have some reprieve from the local mask requirements. If you want the best corned beef hash go to McBob's on 51st and North. The service has always been terrible (EDITED MY MIS-TYPE) and the neighborhood isn't great, but the food makes it worthwhile. Oh, I missed this. +1 for McBob's corned beef and a cold Guinness. I never had an issue with service, but I am usually there for breakfast/brunch (the McBenedict is awesome). |
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Posted: 4/26/2021 9:09:43 PM EDT
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Wauwatosa has some nice restaurants. Bartolotta (fine Italian), Cafe Hollander (american / euro), La Reve (french), Eddie Martinis (fancy steak). Milwaukee has good places too, but it's been a while since I've been down there.
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Posted: 4/27/2021 7:03:39 AM EDT
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Culver's is a fast food joint. Is got a similar cult status to In N Out over in California. But it's just fast food.
Like James Bond movies? Try the Safe House. Food is decent, but you're really there for the experience. If they're open by then. |
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Posted: 4/27/2021 7:35:11 AM EDT
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Thanks for all the replies and suggestions!
My hotel is in Brookfield. First night in me and a few other guys went bar hoping in downtown, ended up eating at AJ Bombers. Last night, went to Madders. Great food. Plan so far tonight is to try Crawdaddy’s unless something better comes up. I fly out tomorrow and am trying to squeeze a run to Midwest in before I have to head out. |
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Posted: 4/27/2021 8:56:50 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryWent to Kopps yesterday. They were a treat since I moved away from the Milwaukee area decades ago. We found ourselves walking into the kopps in Brookfield on blue mound rd. Followed by walking out to eat elsewhere after reading menu on wall. They are now charging a la carte. One of the charges was 60cents for Catchup. Nothing says: take it in the Ass, like an extra $1,27 Because you ordered a burger and some fries And enjoy them with Catchup . Its unamerican. Fuck kopps. More like..Kopps & Robbers |
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Posted: 4/27/2021 10:04:30 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Thanks for all the replies and suggestions! My hotel is in Brookfield. First night in me and a few other guys went bar hoping in downtown, ended up eating at AJ Bombers. Last night, went to Madders. Great food. Plan so far tonight is to try Crawdaddy’s unless something better comes up. I fly out tomorrow and am trying to squeeze a run to Midwest in before I have to head out. I know exactly where your hotel is. Fun fact, this golf course is very close to you, about 1/8 mile. You've likely seen it on your way to I94. https://www.wsaw.com/content/news/Wis-Rapids-man-played-golf-with-Pres-George-HW-Bush-on-911-502035511.html Cool piece of local history. I live 10 minutes from there. |
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Posted: 4/27/2021 10:05:53 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Went to Kopps yesterday. They were a treat since I moved away from the Milwaukee area decades ago. We found ourselves walking into the kopps in Brookfield on blue mound rd. Followed by walking out to eat elsewhere after reading menu on wall. They are now charging a la carte. One of the charges was 60cents for Catchup. Nothing says: take it in the Ass, like an extra $1,27 Because you ordered a burger and some fries And enjoy them with Catchup . Its unamerican. Fuck kopps. More like..Kopps & Robbers That sucks. I haven't been there in 4 years. |
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Posted: 4/27/2021 10:38:43 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Went to Kopps yesterday. They were a treat since I moved away from the Milwaukee area decades ago. We found ourselves walking into the kopps in Brookfield on blue mound rd. Followed by walking out to eat elsewhere after reading menu on wall. They are now charging a la carte. One of the charges was 60cents for Catchup. Nothing says: take it in the Ass, like an extra $1,27 Because you ordered a burger and some fries And enjoy them with Catchup . Its unamerican. Fuck kopps. More like..Kopps & Robbers 
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Posted: 4/27/2021 11:13:25 AM EDT
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Crawdaddy's has excellent food - at least for a midwestern cajun place. I don't know if your trip to MI will be worth it. I was there a couple of months ago and they were cleaned out just like everyone else. The MI guys are decent people, so at least you'll have civilized conversation.
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Posted: 4/27/2021 11:19:49 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Thanks for all the replies and suggestions! My hotel is in Brookfield. First night in me and a few other guys went bar hoping in downtown, ended up eating at AJ Bombers. Last night, went to Madders. Great food. Plan so far tonight is to try Crawdaddy's unless something better comes up. I fly out tomorrow and am trying to squeeze a run to Midwest in before I have to head out. |
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Posted: 4/28/2021 9:50:00 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Man... I loved Conejitos. When the enchiladas come out on a paper plate you either know they are going to be great or you’re going to be shitting your brains out. Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: Lala's place on E Layton Ave has always been good if you like Mexican food. The owner used to work at Conejito's then opened her own place. She treats everyone like family there. Man... I loved Conejitos. When the enchiladas come out on a paper plate you either know they are going to be great or you’re going to be shitting your brains out. They also had the tostadas with the crumbly Mexican cheese on top. There was also a place around 18th and Scott that had tacos de lengua, can't remember the name though. |
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Posted: 4/28/2021 3:33:58 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: They also had the tostadas with the crumbly Mexican cheese on top. There was also a place around 18th and Scott that had tacos de lengua, can't remember the name though. I forgot about the their tostadas, those things are great. Think I’ll have to make a point to stop in there the next time I’m home on leave. I did just pull it up on Yelp and the reviews are...mixed . I can’t say I have ever gone there 100% sober so that could be aiding in my fond memories of the place.
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Posted: 4/28/2021 5:16:37 PM EDT
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The bars and restaurants are what made Milwaukee tolerable. They shot themselves in the foot. No real reason to come here anymore. (The muzzles are never going away. My local Kwik Trip took down their mask signs and 99% of the customers are still wearing them.)
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Posted: 4/30/2021 3:01:16 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryWhile i love their burgers, the Chicken Caliente is their best kept secret, IMO. Fucking delicious. |
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