We just purchased some amazing pans here. They sell quality cookware for decent prices. Mike helped…read moreus choose some of my favorite pans and we won a gift card as we checked out! We will be back again!

Fein is Fine! This…read morestore has almost every thing you could ever want for the professional or home kitchen. Parking out front on the street. From storage prep/ delivery and take out. And final presentation. They will often have it or gladly order it. The store is well organized and make sure to visit the close out discount section for extra savings. This place has the largest selections, for example, bowls or pizza piels. Any size and construction. Imagine pulling and serving up a pizzaaaaaaaa! Even if you don't have a wood fired pizza oven. Mama Mia! This place is the one stop shop for the pro cook in all of us. Make sure to check the discontinued clearance section

Always a fan of Christkindlmarket and am a sucker for their mugs :-) Why not get a drink and a…read moresouvenir at the same time! The hot red wine is winner for me. I don't normally drink wine hot, but when it's freezing out, it's definitely wise to do so, and it's actually good, tastes sweeter when heated up. However, Christkindlmarket Milwaukee compared to the Chicago one is not as atmospheric. It lacks that village cozy magical feel. Sorry, MKE~ I am bias! But I really enjoyed MKE!

Without knowing what to expect except for the fact that this has been a popular, big event in…read moreChicago, hubby and I went to Fiserv Forum Plaza to check out the Christkindlmarket Milwaukee on their first Sunday. We picked the evening to go hoping to see the beautiful yellow lights (and I recommend you to go in the evening too - same food same drinks same shops but the view is more beautiful). The ornaments and lights indeed made it festive, but there were surprisingly not many tents and people. And there was no music. The market felt kind of tiny, empty and quiet on the huge, open Fiserv Forum Plaza ground. Maybe as the holiday season approaches, the vibe will get better. Here are the things that we did and enjoyed: 1. Got the warm, creamy, rich Belgian hot chocolate in the super cute Milwaukee souvenir mug. It's $11 with the mug which is pricey for such a small size of drink. But I liked the mug a lot and thought sharing a mug of hot chocolate with someone you love on a cold winter evening is kind of sweet. 2. Different handmade crafts from Germany, blankets from Peru, outwear, tea, coffee cakes, chocolates, pies, candies, cookies, cream cheese, soap... We walked around the outdoor area to check out all the vendors. It took us less than 30 mins but it was fun. 3. Checked out the indoor Christmas décor and gift shop before getting food. The staff were super nice. 4. Got the Raclette cheese sandwiches! Watching the melty raclette got scraped into the bread was delightful. With $1 extra, you could add a brat to the sandwich with a similar amount of cheese (we thought, as I got one with just raclette and hubby got one with a brat). * My suggestions are: 1) eat the sandwich as soon as possible when it is still warm and moist. Don't spend too much time looking for seats or taking photos lol. 2) Your hands may smell stinky later if you touch the cheese, which is highly likely to happen as there is so much cheese! 5. Found the warming house and sat down and enjoyed some simple, traditional live Christmas music performed by a band.

Cool store with tshirts, sweatshirts, socks, magnets stickers coozies and so many brew related…read moreMIlwaukee staples and clothing Everything. With MIlwaukee or beer brewery items. Everything is cool and doesn't look like it's a marketing gimmick. Must see this place and it's in side the 3rd at market which is a cool place

Brew City Apparel is a beacon of shining light in an otherwise sad and somewhat abandoned mall. I…read morealways make a stop while visiting Milwaukee and usually purchase a shirt or other souvenir for myself to take home. Tourists or locals can find something here whether for themselves or to give as a gift. They always have clearance racks and discounted items (I've often found a cute sweatshirt or tank for under $20). Everything from hilarious t-shirts ("That's what cheese said', "Official brat inspector") to logo pint glasses, colorful socks, team hats, etc. They have another location in the public market but this one is larger and has more inventory. Definitely check it out for all things Milwaukee.

I like this place, is convinent on a busy street such as first. I will boast about some of there…read moreamazing flash deals, such as $1 carton raspberries. I just purchased some mums and a juicy watermelon recently . This place is always really clean, the staff is always friendly. It's reminds me of a mix of fresh thyme/ El Rey in one. The checkout has a lot of Hispanic inspired candies, as well as to my suprise a crazy assortment of jelly bellies-one of the flavors is a a classic cocktail mix-I guess jelly beans arnt just for kids Easter baskets!

Cermak is where we go if we have to get any Mexican or Latin spices or groceries. It has a great…read moreselection of produce that looks meticulously organized! They have a great variety of Latin foods and products and some Asian as well. The prices are generally good, but some things are more expensive than at Metro Market or Pick n save. The service behind the counter is great and the isles are kept clean and organized! Recommend going if you need some Latin goods.

I extended my trip specifically for a visit to Cival, and IT WAS WORTH IT!…read more The gals have a laidback, fun vibe. They're around if you need them and will also offer to show you the piece you're looking at (instead of waiting around for you to ask). They have their jewelry production right in the back and offer to change a length/clasp/gemstone. I found an amazing vintage watch fob converted into a bracelet, but I didn't care for the chain. The gals offered me a few different vintage chain options and edited the piece on the spot! She was patient when it didn't fit and kindly added an extra link to the newly edited piece. That extra mile is what makes any business stand out from the rest, and I very much appreciated it! There were 4 different gals working and each of them were a part of my store experience. I love that vibe - a nice cross between slumber party vibe, girly pop vibe and artsy vibe. Most of their pieces are sterling silver or brass, but they have a handful of pieces in 14k and gold fill. I got a mixture of both! Their sweet spot price point is "affordable" while some pieces are definitely spendy. I've got my eye on a vintage wedding band for $3k. The store is closed on Mondays and Tuesdays! Plenty of street parking in front! Yes they have a bathroom that's roomy and clean (and chic!)

The majority of the jewelry I own and wear on the daily came from Cival. I have been a loyal…read morecustomer for years. I have always loved their funky, unique and affordable statement jewelry. Also absolutely loved the vibe of the store. I went to visit the new location today - it's beautiful don't get me wrong, but totally different vibe. I wouldn't even know I was in the same store. Inventory was much more limited, and most of it high end, out of my price range and not the every day pieces that I loved so much. I had admired the higher end custom pieces at the old location, but sad that they are now the primary inventory at the new store. I really hope with time they will have more variety and bring a bit of the old vibe back.

I've been coming here since 2001, they have great prices on whole sale equipment & supplies. Do it!read more

Start your zero waste journey at this cute Bayview Shop! This is your one stop shop for organic…read moregroceries and products and to cut down plastic waste at the same time. The idea is to fill up reusable containers with essentials from bulk containers and to bring them back when you're done, for more. They also have soaps, wax sheets to use in place of saran wrap and other essentials to support your zero waste lifestyle.

Absolutely love this zero waste shop!…read more The staff is super friendly and the selection is pretty great. They have some excellent products like makeup removal pads, bamboo toothbrushes and reusable razors. I stocked up both for myself and gifts for others. Their soaps are amazing too! Be sure to stop by ASAP!

Crown has consistently been the best old-school plumbing and hardware store in Milwaukee for years…read moreand years.

I used Crown while living in Milwaukee, but the most memorable aspect for me was that it is a…read moregenuine hardware store. My father's family's business, begun in the mid-1930s, in western Pennsylvania was their 14 hardware stores that slowly dissolved from 1957 to 1962 as prepackaged goods and discount stores began their rise. I began "working" as a five-year old putting bicycles together for Christmas (inverting pedals and installing handlebars - not hard), then later weighing nails from kegs, cutting cast iron pipe and glass. When I discovered Crown, my childhood memories came back quickly! A wonderful place, indeed.

Access Boutique is a cute store located on the Main Street in the Third Ward. Jim the owner was so…read morenice on helping us find things that we would like. They were having a sale and we found some really nice purses, a large travel bag and a colorful scarf. 2 of the bags we purchased had a 2nd smaller bag inside! Fabrics and materials of all the items we saw were of pretty good quality. Prices were very fair and reasonable. The store is very nicely decorated. They have plenty of room for ease in picking things up to touch and try out. Definite store to re-visit again for more bargains!

A hidden gem in the Third Ward! On trend, unique, and AFFORDABLE accessories! Handbags, scarfs,…read morejewelry, sunglasses, hats galore!

A great area to visit the shops, public market and enjoy a meal and/or drinks…read more I recommend the Cafe Benelux for rooftop breakfast or lunch - especially good f you require a GF menu. For dinner, I recommend Onesto.

This is one of Milwaukee's most vibrant mixed used gentrified neighborhoods. It's where many…read morerestaurants, unique shopping, art, galleries, performing art, theaters, salons, and spas are in a historic warehouse setting. It's now listed on the National Register of Historic Places as Milwaukee's oldest center of commerce and housing. It's now home to more than 400 businesses & is a hub for artistic activity. The Milwaukee Institute of Art and Design, Artist Resource Network, Odessa, School of Fashion, and the Broadway theater center are here. We previously explored the Milwaukee Public Market & the Riverwalk, which are considered within the Third Ward.