Representing 2021, W is for West Allis Cheese & Sausage Shoppe. Now at W, the last of 7 from my…read moreChicago & Wisconsin trip. See my 5-star of American Family First Field, 4-star of Cargo Coffee East (in Madison), & 5-star of Indeed Brewing Company. Yet another 5-star experience in Milwaukee. On Saturday, September 4, 2021, my friend was interested in the science museum, but I was interested in seeing more variety of things in downtown Milwaukee. So, I dropped him off and did my own stuff that afternoon. One thing was stopping at the Milwaukee Public Market, which my friend from Arizona highly recommended. My friend really missed out on this one! Like the night before, I had cheese curds again here at West Allis! When in Rome, right?! Cheese curds were outstanding, which was the side to my also outstanding Muenster grilled cheese sandwich on buttery toasted sourdough. Of the 3 cheese curds I had in Milwaukee, all 3 of which were excellent, West Allis was the very best of 3 excellent choices. Cheese curds in Maryland (where I live) don't compare; see my 4-star review of Brew Belly in Olney, MD visited 2.5 months after Milwaukee trip written on 10/6/25; other aspects of that place were stronger, cheese curds were more of a 3-star (I was spoiled in Milwaukee), but still even those cheese curds were far superior to the worst date of 2021 at Brew Belly. The line at West Allis was long at lunchtime on that Saturday of Labor Day weekend, but the staff was efficient & cordial getting people through the line in reasonable time as well as getting the food quickly. I think I ate in an upstairs area of the market where there was some seating. If I was ever in Milwaukee again, I'd come back here, Brewers game if it timed well: Go Brew Crew!

What a wonderful little spot, hidden away in the middle of Milwaukee Public Market. West Allis…read moreoffers a great range of cheese- and meat-based food and drinks, with the best range of Bloody Mary cocktails I've ever seen. The order line moved fast, but the pick up line was very chaotic and hard to find a spot to wait without getting swept away in the crowds passing by. But it was worth the wait - would definitely return.

Seems like a quintessential Wisconsin place to be, a cheese bar paired with your favorite wine or…read morecocktail. This place is pretty neat! It'll turn you into a cheese connoisseur if you're not already one. I fell in love with Gouda cheese as soon as I took a bite. We tried a classic cheese flight board and red wine only flight to pair with the different types of cheese. They made it into a gluten free spread so we had four types of cheese in lieu of the seasoned dried meat and gluten free crackers. The place is inviting, has nice decorations, great for going on a date or a casual catch up with your bestie. The staff was very knowledgeable and helpful. They knew so much about wine and cheese, I would want a whole Documentary on cheese. You can also purchase cheese and other goodies to go! Come on Thursdays, they have a discount on cheese boards!

Date of visit: March 28, 2026…read more This was our second stop on a birthday date night and was a lovely little find! While the menu is limited and not cheap, staff were very friendly and walked us through everything before we selected a couple of things to try. Pretty much all of the cheeses and accoutrements were fantastic! One of the cheese on our plate was the espresso version of Bellavitano, which happens to be one of my favorites, so that was a nice little bonus for me. In addition to the board, we also went with the ricotta bites, which featured one sweet and one savory option, both of which we also really liked. The shop is cozy and if this was somewhere that I lived walking distance from, I could totally see myself coming here fairly regularly and having a little cheese and ambiance. During our time there we saw both couples on dates and old friends gathering for a drink and a nosh, all of which I found just wonderful. Really the only thing keeping this from a five star review was that the side items, such as the crackers were not plentiful enough for the cheese. I know that ratio can be hard to nail but it was not quite on the mark here, unfortunately. However, that would not be enough to prevent me from returning!

Friendly service, great music (Michael Jackson, Prince, and New Edition while I dined), and…read moredelicious food. Generous portions and lots of cheeeeese!

Staying at a hotel close by, I made my way to the Milwaukee Public Market and found Foltz Family…read moreMarket. Foltz's offers a wide variety of foods, but what drew my attention was the wood fired pizza! From wide selection of choices, I landed on the Philly. I am normally not a fan of white Alfredo sauced pizzas, but I am glad I went with this choice. The toppings were fresh and delicious, with a little crisp left in the onions and green peppers which made this pizza standout. Crust was the perfect balance of crisp and chew, the only criticism I had was the bottom Could've used 30 seconds longer - other than that fantastic pizza! Well executed pizza, if you are in the neighborhood - check it out!

We were at Third Space Brewery and they were parked there for dinner. We tried the Mac n Cheese and…read moreCarne Asada (I didn't try the meat one) and both were very tasty! Because they cut them in half it makes it easier to share. One sauce was a ketchup base and the other I can't recall, both were very good. Looking forward to seeing them around!

Lumpia City is a new food truck to the MKE market. We happened to catch them at the Pabst Brewery…read moreopening - one of their first few events. If you're a dope like me and don't know what lumpia is - well - it's a delicious Filipino creation that reminded me of a spring roll. They're crisp rolled sticks filled with yummy fillings - some pretty creative ones from this truck for sure. The menu is changing obviously but they make meat, veggie and dessert lumpia. An order of 6 (cut in half so 12pcs) was $10. I got a mix - 1/2 were seasoned beef which was honestly pretty boring and the El Carne version which adds veggies and some heat. That one was delicious! Sadly, I missed out on siracha pork. The lumpia were served hot, crispy and with a nicely flavored aioli for dipping. Despite the crowds, the staff was on point. Everyone was nice, my food came up quickly and it was quite tasty. Definitely worth a stop if you see them around town, or stop at Sugar Maple on Wednesdays where they'll be hanging this summer.

Ready to Indulge your tastebuds? Then look no further than these chocolate connoisseurs! Indulgence…read moreChocolatiers consistently whips up delicious batches of decadence with each colorful bite. Looking for a tasty treat for yourself? Pair it with a glass of wine and cheese with a fancy little tasting or enjoy a unique chocolate all on its own. There are consistent tried and true flavors such as gray sea salt and fig balsamic, as well as unique and seasonal creations such as brown butter pear sage truffle or peppermint bark. You can order just one or an entire box full! Julie, the owner, is chock full of knowledge, history and insight about everything from chocolate and wine to bourbon and whiskey. Take a class with her, virtually or in-person, and you won't regret it!

Looking for a new chocolate shop after my go-to chocolatier in North Shore retired. I tried 10…read moredifferent flavors in their assortment package ranging from Yuzu Lemon, Dark Chocolate, Bourbon and peanut butter, etc. I didn't really enjoy it as it tasted like Reese's or Canterbury farms. The dark chocolate was more milky than it should be. If you're a chocolate snob, then this spot is not for you.

Grabbed a seat at the bar around 6pm on a Thursday and it was BUSY. Granted it's a holiday weekend…read more Service was still quick. I went with the pan seared walleye, sub double veggies. It was delicious!! Literally no votes. Vegetables were tasty, fish cooked perfectly, and the sauce was perfect. Good drink prices and daily specials but didn't take advantage this time.

A great place! My son and I were in town for the Brewers/Cubs game (Stadium Tour '26) and St…read more Paul's was recommended by our hotel. Very pleased as this was bustling with activity and had a very vibrant city-scene feel! I saw another patron order the Maine Lobster Roll and had to ask her what is was because it looked so good. She said she got it every time and highly recommended it. I wish I knew her name because I would offer to sing at her wedding....the Maine Libster Roll was TO DIE FOR!! Service was prompt and friendly. We will be back!!

I'm so glad that the Market is back! I love visiting and…read moregetting stuff from the fresh deli shop, I grab the food for my family and everyone enjoys it! We just wish it was closer so it was hot by the time I got it home! They have ready to cook meals too and a variety of Pastas, Wines, Italian condiments, Gelato, Cheeses! Lots of Sweets as well & Caviar as well! You won't be disappointed!!!

First time here since they reopened after being closed last October due to the fire. Fire…read moreupstairs, and smoke damage downstairs in the store. The place looks amazing, just like it used to. Stopped in to get a few things. An eclectic collection of grocery, chocolate, and baking items. Perfect as a gift for a special friend. Got a few things for me, cookies that pair well with a hot latte. So glad that they have reopened. The place has retained all of it's previous charm. The staff are all super helpful in find items (now where are those Green Cerignola olives?). Always a fun time to shop in an authentic italian store.

I read someone else's review saying that the meat market next to the cheese store has cheaper meats…read more(meat sticks, salamis, summer sausages). They were open an hour earlier than the cheese mart so we headed here first and got our meats! The set up looks like a big empty space and all the meats are inside small slide top fridges or are behind a glass display. I guess it's more sanitary that way? Anyway the prices were great and I got a ton of different types of meats to take back home. I got some sliced meats that I made sandwiches with when I got back to my hotel. A perfect lunch! The hickory smoked meat sticks were a great travel snack.

Still love the meat here but no longer the bustling butcher shop of decades past. We used to always…read moreget samples of the different kinds of meats- liver sausage, Braunschweiger, salami etc. but we could still get our summer sausage and the place smells wonderful!