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Must-visit Food in Milwaukee

Must-visit Food in Milwaukee

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Created by Dave Jones • Updated On: November 3, 2011

These are a few of my favorite places to eat in Milwaukee.

Trocadero is one of Must-visit Food in Milwaukee.

1. Trocadero

1758 N Water St (at E Pearson St), Milwaukee, WI
Gastropub · Lower East Side · 80 tips and reviews

Dave J.Dave Jones: The sweet potato frites with basil aoli are amazing!

Anodyne Coffee Roasting Co is one of Must-visit Food in Milwaukee.

2. Anodyne Coffee Roasting Co

9.1
2920 S Kinnickinnic Ave (at E Trowbridge St), Milwaukee, WI
Coffee Shop · Bay View · 64 tips and reviews

Dave J.Dave Jones: Sit at the bar and get a pour over cup of coffee. Ask the staff for their favorite coffee.

Milwaukee Public Market is one of Must-visit Food in Milwaukee.

3. Milwaukee Public Market

9.1
400 N Water St (at E St. Paul Ave.), Milwaukee, WI
Market · Juneau Town · 227 tips and reviews

Dave J.Dave Jones: Get the fish jerky at St Paul's Fish Market and sample some cheese at West Allis Cheese Co.

Honeypie Cafe is one of Must-visit Food in Milwaukee.

4. Honeypie Cafe

8.9
2643 S Kinnickinnic Ave (E Potter Ave.), Milwaukee, WI
New American Restaurant · Bay View · 132 tips and reviews

Dave J.Dave Jones: Get one of the daily pastys. You won't regret it.

Classic Slice is one of Must-visit Food in Milwaukee.

5. Classic Slice

9.0
2797 S Kinnickinnic Ave (at S California St), Milwaukee, WI
Pizzeria · Bay View · 74 tips and reviews

Dave J.Dave Jones: Get a single slice of the day and a PBR Tall Boy here.

Real Chili is one of Must-visit Food in Milwaukee.

6. Real Chili

8.4
419 E Wells St (btw Milwaukee & Jefferson), Milwaukee, WI
Diner · Juneau Town · 32 tips and reviews

Dave J.Dave Jones: Got drunk tonight? Get an extra hot chili with all the sides and you'll feel right as rain.

TransferMKE is one of Must-visit Food in Milwaukee.

7. TransferMKE

8.9
101 W Mitchell St (at 1st St.), Milwaukee, WI
Pizzeria · Clock Tower Acres · 115 tips and reviews

Dave J.Dave Jones: Great pizza, cool atmosphere, and one of the best garlic sauces I've ever had!

The City Market is one of Must-visit Food in Milwaukee.

8. The City Market

7.1
8700 Watertown Plank Rd (at 87th St.), Milwaukee, WI
Café · 20 tips and reviews
Maxie's is one of Must-visit Food in Milwaukee.

9. Maxie's

9.0
6732 W Fairview Ave (at S 68th St), Milwaukee, WI
Southern Food Restaurant · Bluemound Heights · 116 tips and reviews

Dave J.Dave Jones: Try a bourbon and anything on their ever changing seasonal menu.

Antigua Mexican and Latin Restaurant is one of Must-visit Food in Milwaukee.

10. Antigua Mexican and Latin Restaurant

8.4
5823 W Burnham St (at W Beloit Rd), Milwaukee, WI
Latin American Restaurant · 52 tips and reviews
Classy Girl Cupcakes is one of Must-visit Food in Milwaukee.

11. Classy Girl Cupcakes

8.3
825 N Jefferson St (btwn Wells & Kilbourn), Milwaukee, WI
Cupcake Shop · Juneau Town · 23 tips and reviews

Dave J.Dave Jones: Order any cheesecake cupcake. No, order 8!

Lulu Cafe is one of Must-visit Food in Milwaukee.

12. Lulu Cafe

8.5
2265 S Howell Ave (at S Kinnickinnic Ave), Milwaukee, WI
New American Restaurant · Bay View · 99 tips and reviews

Dave J.Dave Jones: When you order a sandwich be sure to get both the chips and the slaw.

Comet Cafe is one of Must-visit Food in Milwaukee.

13. Comet Cafe

8.7
1947 N Farwell Ave (at E Irving Pl), Milwaukee, WI
Café · Lower East Side · 221 tips and reviews
Brocach Irish Pub is one of Must-visit Food in Milwaukee.

14. Brocach Irish Pub

1850 N Water St (E Land Pl), Milwaukee, WI
Irish Pub · Lower East Side · 46 tips and reviews

Dave J.Dave Jones: Get here during happy hour to get 50% off all top shelf Scotches and Whiskeys.