The Milwaukee Public Market is always a great time. I would send folks from outside of MKE here…read more There is a wide variety of shopping to partake in from buying flowers, fresh produce and meats, to spices and wine. You can also enjoy prepared foods here. They feature fresh seafood, Mexican food, Indian food, sushi...you really have a lot of options.

Very cute little market. Big expectations were set when I saw that this place won best market in…read morethe US TWO TIMES and second place most recently. We have been to a lot of markets: Cleveland, Detroit, Charleston, Cincinnati, we lived a few blocks away from Reading in Philly for two years. But best market in the US? That's a different league. Ironically it is literally the smallest market of them all. It's almost comforting because there aren't that many things to choose from. But, disappointing at the same time. There was a lovely souvenir spot. Very small but it has some cute shit. I got a shirt. GF got a sweatshirt. We then got coffee. There was a long line. That felt like a good sign. I got the nutty pedestrian which was good. GF got a frosty something. As a whore for anything mint flavored, I was expecting this to knock it out of the park but it wasn't as minty or as sweet as I would have preferred. Next, we went for the candy place and bakery. I was disappointed to not see one Kringle in this place. Oh well. The gigantic cookies would have to suffice. We got regular chocolate chip, oatmeal chocolate chip, and a Wisconsin something or other. The Wisconsin something or other had like walnuts, craisins, and chocolate chips. Delicious. The standard chocolate chip was fantastic as well. The candy was really good too. Finally, we topped everything off with empanadas which were spectacular. I reviewed that separately. Surprisingly small but a lot of value squeezed into the square footage.

I lived just outside Milwaukee in the days of JD stalking his victims at what was Grand Avenue. I…read moredidn't come down to the shops there regularly, but I was familiar enough with things that the "new" design of the Avenue is surprising and welcome. I ended up at the Hall one day recently because a friend had a coupon for a free sandwich from one of the vendors. I wasn't in the mood for much, so I wandered and took in the large variety of food and drink on offer. (If you can't find something here to satisfy yourself, you're not trying hard enough.) The space itself was large, open, and very noisy. Restrooms were clean. I'll be back some day when I can bring a beer drinker so we can experience City Fountain. I've been to other self-serve tap bars, and they're quite fun!!

Chill bar in the heart of the market with a ton of great eats…read more Fun people, cool atmosphere My husband's 1st PBR

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.

Absolutely a fan of Christkindlmarket Milwaukee or CK/MKE, and have many thoughts after having…read morelived in Chicago for 20 years, with their market being one of my absolute favorite things about the Holidays in Chicago. A Christkindlmarket is a traditional European or German "Christ Child Market". Say "Kindle Fire". Now say "Krist Novoselic of Nirvana." Now say "Krist Novoselic has a Kindle." Then say "Krist Kindle Market". You've got the pronunciation! Love: - Gluwein in the heart-shaped souvenir mug! So tasty and festive! - Pierogi, sausages, sauerkraut - Raclette is so hot right now, and they've got it! (Tastes better than it smells, trust me.) - Hot chocolate in a souvenir mug - The warming house is huge, and sometimes has carolers - Bathrooms are the indoor kind by the Fiserv Beer Garden - It's.not.that.crowded (Seriously, just walk slowly, wait your turn at the stands, and practice patience). - Especially not crowded on a weeknight - Handmade crafts from Germany, and small businesses like Taylor Street Soaps from Little Italy in Chicago - Kaethe Wohlfahrt ornament and handcrafted nativities - Fiserv Forum Plaza/Herb Kohl Way makes a perfect location Improve: - More, more, more, make it bigger! - More crafts from Germany, please. Like those wooden handcrafted moose, dragons, animals, and those goofy toys like the squirrel whistles - More local businesses, and perhaps add Makers (from Milwaukee) that do Holiday signs 'n' stuff. This doesn't have to be just like Chicago's. - Add some high tops outside so people can post up to eat/drink - Can we get some Kinder Uberraschungs up in here? We won't choke on the prize, promise! - Commemorative art print really needs improving. Big missed opportunity to make a good art print into $ for charity, including cards, magnets, and an annual ornament. A good first year for Christkindlmarket Milwaukee!

This was a very cute, smaller version of the Milwaukee public market. It seems like a great place…read moreto meet up with friends and family for a nice time out. On my visit, I dined at Boca Rica (a Mexican restaurant) with my friend. We sat at the bar and enjoyed our meal. Afterwards, we walked around the market and then sat outside by the fire pit. The place is very clean, plenty of seating - especially on the top level, and easy to navigate.

The MPM is constantly evolving places popping up coming and going I enjoy that the parking lots are…read morearound 3 sides of the building with good access to each store within the shared roof and walls. Great variety of food options along with desserts. I'm fortunate to live 4 miles south a short 10 min drive for good food and drinks at a reasonable price. There's a nice terrace patio to the south and some tables to the west side. Occasionally you will see a truck farmer in the fall with seasonal produce. Very popular since a good line shows many loyal customers. This is a good place to wander around or just camp for a few hours with food and drinks. Food many choices 5 Ambiance 5 Service 5 Value 5 Location 5 19/2025

I visited the Winter market for the first time, and it was a pleasant experience. I enjoyed…read moretalking to a few of the vendors ago make and sell their own products - so impressive. One vendor had apples and honey - and there were artisans there as well. This market is indoors (thank goodness), so it's warm and cozy indoors to shop. The live musician singing and playing music provided the right ambiance. I recommend stopping by!

This is a great market. It helps bring back good memories of summer, while offering buyers cozy and…read morecomforting goods. Loved Matt's Wild Foods for exotic mushrooms I also spent far too much money on handmade pain balms, vegan spring rolls, fantastic preservative free wine cheese and several other items. You owe yourself a visit. Several vendors also offer snack or lunch/breakfast items for immediate consumption.

This has the potential to be a great event. I think there are some kinks that need to be worked…read moreout. I was a vendor and it seemed easy enough to sign up. I just found it a bit odd that all communication was done through Instagram. All the events I've done, the people in charge always email out information regarding the event instead of just using Instagram (or some other social media platform) because not everyone uses Instagram or Facebook. I understand that in this day in age, it's more likely than not that people have social media but it shouldn't be assumed that have it. The person who put on the event asked me for some info so she could do an Instagram post to help promote us. I sent so pretty basic info but nothing was posted. Thanks for the publicity. There was a vehicle that was parked in one of the vendor spots. No one moved the car so the vendor was unable to set up her booth. She ended up leaving and not staying for the whole event because the person putting on the event initially was rude to her and didn't try to help solve the situation that the vendor had no control over. It was not cheap to sign up as a vendor and being a small business, paying $100+ for a spot and not being able to stay and make enough to at least cover the cost of the spot is ridiculous. The whole Situation could be handled better. And there was definitely a lot of the same vendors (used clothing) and not a lot of variety. I wish there was a variety of vendors - it may have drawn a more wide range of clientele. So overall, I don't know if I would recommend this event, to be a vendor at or to shop at.

On paper this event sounds good, but unfortunately the organizer is painfully inexperienced. The…read morevendor experience is rough to say the least. Do yourself a favor and give your booth fee to an organizer that actually respects you and your time.

Great marketplace space with lots of amazing food and beverage vendors and stores. Very spacious.read more

We absolutely love everything about the Sherman Phoenix community w/ all the businesses inside 1…read morebuilding. My daughter & I came to visit this establishment a few years ago on her Spring break to make a day to eat delicious food, view all the beautiful artwork, visit all the shops & just relax while having great conversations w/ everyone that came across our path. We tried many places such as: Buffalo boss (which is all chicken w/ fries), Funky Fresh Spring rolls (different varieties of springs, quinoa & more, Purple Door ice cream, Lush Popcorn (many varieties of flavors of popcorn & drinks), Sauce & Spice (many pizza & breadsticks selections) & so much more. Inside the building it offers so many services from food, massages, painting, healing, hair, nails & many more. We will always support the businesses anytime we are in the area.

Been here many times over the years. Today I came to scope out the fall selection. Got Apple cider…read moredonuts, and perfectly small kids sized apples! Very busy on a Saturday.

Almost all produce no frills Farmers Market. Perfect for getting fresh food and not waiting to…read moresee people homemade pot holders or other weird stuff! Open 3 days a week (T, Th Sat) in the afternoon. Which works nice if you want to catch a Saturday morning market somewhere else and get here in the afternoon.

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We absolutely love our local farmers market!!! It is not the biggest or most expansive but it's…read morevery chill without long lines which I really appreciate. We love the vendors and enjoy the food stalls in the summer. We always pick up a fresh loaf of bread and honey from two of the vendors. The market is a convenient and lovely touch to our neighborhood and I'm very appreciative to the vendors and organizers!

Went here for the annual Saint Martin's fair. Opens Sunday and Monday every Labor Day (9am-6pm)…read more The regular Monday fair is open during the summer. Plenty of vendors selling a variety of goods. Spices, clothing, crafts, sundries, and lots and lots of food. Live entertainment on stages in front of the local bars along the street. Plenty of Farmer's market items, fresh produce, dairy, and homemade meat products. This event seems to keep getting bigger every year. Very well organized, and everyone is very kind and cooperative. Parking along the roadside, or closer parking on residential lawns for a minimal fee.

Yes, that's the name. The whole thing. Blame city ordinances lol…read more So far it's very small with just a handful of vendors. The tables are set up along the sidewalks right now, but I wonder if it will spill over into the green space around the gazebo if more vendors start taking part in the market. Today I just saw seven and they all had different offerings. The few I dealt with were cash only. Others may have card readers. I didn't ask because I didn't need anything from them. There is parking available on Franklin street, but if the spaces are full it looks like parking is available along Swiss Street. Alternatively, if it ever gains in popularity, there is definitely parking across from Wegner's Inn on St. Martins. I am a big fan of the change. The fair used to be held on the first Monday of every summer month from 6am through noon. I use the term fair loosely because it was just a few people spread out so far from each other. Definitely not what it was 15 years ago. I understand the tradition of a morning farmers market/fair, but it was so inconvenient. Now, since it is every Monday and goes until 7, I can still take part if I have to work late. It's like someone actually listened to my complaining :) There were Port-o-Johns and a wash station set up. I thought that was a nice touch in case anyone were to need a restroom. Please stop in and take advantage of this new market if you are in the area. I want it to succeed and not be reduced to just the Labor Day weekend flea-market style fair. Support your local growers and entrepreneurs!