We went on a Friday evening and it was fairly empty. We sat down at a table, but it is order at the bar (or at least was when we were there). We had cheese curds and the Parmesan chicken sandwich. Both were okay, pretty greasy bar food but that was expected. Service was nice. read more

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** I changed my review from two stars to four stars because it really is a fabulous bar with the best food and ambience, it would've been a five star experience had the bartender been attentive to me at all I got a recommendation from a local to come to this place because they had a really great beer selection and cheese curds, both of which I was desperately looking for while in Milwaukee. The bar is very cool, it has a garage door style opening so you can sit inside while still being able to see everything outside. The lighting is awesome, the best thing was they had outlets to plug your phone in at almost every place there was to sit. Awesome, I wish every restaurant did this. Now things kind of take a turn. First, the beer menu did not match the one on line on their website, which, no big deal, but I was looking for specific beer that they didn't have. I made do, no biggie. I then ordered cheese curds and a Smashburger, both of which were phenomenal. The beer was fine, but just OK, I definitely would've preferred the one I had picked out before I got there. Anyway, the big problem was that there was only three people in the bar me and a couple. The bartender hovered around this couple the entire time I was there. I had to ask for a beer, I had asked for my second beer, I had to ask for a Diet Coke, I had to ask for a refill for my Diet Coke. She paid literally no attention to me. It was disconcerting because I'm also paying customer that tips. This girl did not seem to care one bit. She was really bad at noticing I was there at all. Anyway. The food is good, the beer is OK, the ambience is awesome, maybe get a new bartender I don't know. I did tip really well, but trust me when I say she did not deserve it. read more

Izzy Hops - Excellent cheese curds, with a nice portion - Burgers Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Pizza let's face it is always a winner here. Brunch is what we enjoyed and yes I'm partial. The commuter was fantastic and my wife had the breakfast burrito. All you can drink mimosa is a winner read more

Came here for their Wednesday burger specials! It also ended up being bingo night and it was super fun! It was a fun environment with good food and vibes. read more

Izzy Hops is the best place to go for a yummy brunch, especially if you're looking for (kind of) bottomless mimosas. It a great deal, because they just leave the bottle and OJ on the table and you can make the mimosas yourself. The bottles are cheap and perfect for a group to share. The menu has tons of different choices, so there's something for everyone. They have both indoor and outdoor seating, which is great for the summer. The aesthetic and service are awesome and this should definitely be the spot for your next brunch! read more

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Bartender did not seem interested in taking our order. Food was mediocre and overpriced. Decent beer selection, but not worth the cost. Needed to leave early because trivia started happening (not much warning for that) and it was too loud just to chat. read more

BINGO, booze, bumping vibes Izzy hops is a great spot for date night, networking, community and to fill that belly up. They host regular trivia and bingo nights so be sure to check out their social media sites to get in on the action. This spot offered a ride range of beers and highlights some of Milwaukee local spots like Indeed Brewing. Get that pistachio beer if you haven't already. YUM! I ordered some fish tacos that would shine a little brighter with some different spices. Love the lighting in this place and the staff is quite helpful. read more

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Izzy Hops is a bar with nice ambience with a full bar and plenty of tap beers. The servers are friendly. They have a nice city patio for the few months out of the year we get to enjoy such pleasures in life. This bar definitely seems like it has all age ranges, and is not full of people who are freshly drinking age. This is a nice place to grab drinks with friends or even a first date! read more

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Izzy Hops always has a good selection of beers and the vibe is great for a casual hangout with friends on a week day or weekend night! I've done trivia here in the past, and I remember it being a great event for groups of people! read more

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Izzy Hops is a really beautiful space, it's hard to imagine it used to be Rascals! It has such a warm, cozy vibe like you're hanging out at home. Or maybe it's just how I want my home to look? We finally tried the food and the bf and I were impressed. The portabella sandwich was tasty and I had enough for lunch the next day. The Philly burger, although messy, was enjoyed thoroughly by my bf. We were a little out of luck the day we went, the first two taps we wanted to try ran out the night before. Their food order didn't come in that week so they were out of slaw and fries. We had the only other option as a side, homemade chips. I normally avoid chips at restaurants but they were actually good! Some were chewy which I liked, but most crispy. They were seasoned with Parmesan and parsley. I'll be back to try their brunch and other menu items. They have happy hour as well with $2 off apps and drink specials. They have several TVs if you want to catch a game. There's a back medium sized room which I believe you can rent out for a more private event. read more

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I couldn't decide if 3 stars was just right or too much, honestly. After reading what I wrote, I decided 3 stars is probably appropriate. Once upon a time I said this place couldn't decide what it wants to be: an upscale liquor bar or a college hang out. That identity crisis still exists to some degree, but I'd say the high end liquor bar ultimately won out. Beers range from $6-12 a pint and they do offer a good selection of canned/bottled options, but there's not a $3-5 tallboy on the menu. As always, they have an amazing selection of taps and represent local beers extremely well. They also offer small pours (about 6oz) for discounted prices. A $9 pint equates to a $3 or $4 6oz pour. It's a great way to sample a lot of beers without worrying you're going to fall on your face. The bourbon selection is astounding. The cocktails are always unique and very well done. I really enjoyed the Definitely Okay with More Rose. The interior is really nice. The bar is opulent, the decor is comforting and upscale at the same time. The staff is, as always, wonderful. And yet. . . Oh, what happened Izzy Hops? The menu has never been expansive and certainly was left over from the shared kitchen with Davino's but there were some highlights--the Italian beef and the Cubano come to mind. In our first visit since late 2019, I was disappointed with the menu offerings. 2 burgers, one veggie burger, mac and cheese, a jumbo hotdog, a chicken caprese sandwich, and a chicken and bacon wrap. Pizzas, salads, and the usual array of appetizers rounded out the menu. I was looking for that one stand-out offering and I didn't really see one. The food was okay, not great. The mac and cheese tasted exactly like it came out of a box, which don't get me wrong, I love but to pay $13 for it seemed excessive. The $10 jumbo Chicago dog delivered. The food prices in general seem a bit high. I know they're in line with places like Good City, the currently shuttered Hooligans, and Hacienda Brewing Company, but the food quality currently isn't. We used to come here for brunch because it was a hidden gem in terms of quality and price, but I saw that some items that were regular favorites of ours had jumped $5 in price. I get it. . .pandemic and supply chains and all that. A $5 price jump on what was an $8 offering seems excessive. read more

I stopped in a couple of weeks ago on a Friday night. The place was quiet when I arrived but the energy picked up within about 20 minutes of my arrival. Several groups of friends entered, set up camp at a table, and continued their fun night. This place seems to have become a popular neighborhood gathering place, which is cool. The crowd was mostly 20 somethings. I sat at the bar and ordered the Cajun Shrimp Wontons app, Italian Beef sandwich, and their J. Henry Maple Old Fashioned. I enjoyed the variety of upbeat, yet softly played music in that background which encouraged conversation. The Shrimp Wontons were delicious. I didn't taste the Cajun spices on the shrimp and the wonton wrap could have been a little crispier, but they were very good, simply filled with shrimp and cream cheese. I would order them again. The Italian Beef sandwich exceeded my expectations. The beef was tender and very well-seasoned. Giardiniera was served on the side, so you can control how spicy you want it, and a bold, flavorful jus was served on the side, so you can dip your sandwich if you want and not have a drippy, sloppy mess or not dip at all and enjoy the sandwich as is. I would definitely order this again and highly recommend it! The sandwich comes with house made potato chips that are dusted with parmesan. I liked them for the most part. I especially appreciated that they weren't cooked in dirty oil, so they didn't have the dark brown, burnt, bitter flavor to them. Most chips were crispy, while some had a stale texture. The J. Henry Maple Old Fashioned was great! If you prefer a slightly sweeter old fashioned, this one does the job. In the category of bars that serve food, I give Izzy Hops and Nosh 5 stars. I would say my expectations were exceeded here. read more

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Shoutout to Nadia!!!!! She was the best bartender and had amazing recommendations! We're from Texas so we didn't know too many spots. We drove past this bar as everything else was super packed from shamrock shuffle. It looked kind of empty so we were hesitant. I'm so glad we decided to stop here. We got here around 11pm and kitchen closed at 10pm so we were not able to try the food. We are not IPA people, but the kombucha blueberry basil was super good! Shout out again to Nadia for giving us a sample! The service was amazing. After an hour or two everyone was gone and it was only us 2 and Nadias mom and friend. They were so cool and friendly! Loved everyone!! Sorry Nadia, I know we said we were coming back on Sunday but we kind of overslept and felt sick....LOL. I hope to visit Milwaukee and Izzy Hops again!! 10/10 read more

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I was looking for a spot near North Avenue that served brunch and when I did the search, it came up as a result. Yet, no pictures of brunch and a menu to come? We decided to go anyways and the board on the sidewalk said $15 bottomless mimosas (Sundays). Sold! Needless to say, I came in expecting to drink 3 or 4 to get my money's worth... well then I ended up having 10. I'd say I got my fill. Brunch is served Saturday and Sundays only from 11am-3pm and the menu itself shows 9 options, my friend and I didn't coordinate well by both ordering the quiche (no variety to see at our table!). We did see the plates coming from the kitchen to other tables and the Crab Cake Benedict looked delightful too! They also have Bread Pudding French Toast, Breakfast Burger, Breakfast Burrito... and a 12" Breakfast Pizza (say what!? I know right??). *Counts on fingers - I said 9 options which means I should mention their Carbonara, Biscuits & Gravy, and Banana Beignet. You're welcome - brunch location confirmed. read more

Super cute environment with friendly staff. It's just order at the bar service but it's quick and efficient. I order a hard kombucha which was great and the giant pretzel and the Cobb salad. Everything was good the salad was much to talk about kinda simple with not too much going on or unique. But the giant pretzel was bomb and I took it home and ate it for two days after haha it's HUGE. great cheese sauce and mustard served with it too! read more

So they have trivia on Tuesdays! We popped in for dinner and had a great time! Wings, nachos, cheese curds, and a house salad - everything was good as expected. Heard the nachos were what's up and were a tad disappointed that they didn't come on the usual tray, but still were delicious! read more

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Burger and pizza were good, we had a larger party and we all had to order separately at the bar. The food came out so scattered that some were done eating before others started. It was fine, but not sure I'd go out of my way to return. read more

Excellent bar! Super friendly staff and great craft beer list. I regularly come here because of how great of a place it is. Easy to find on the East Side which I particularly like. Trivia, bingo, etc. going on during the week. Must go! read more

HOW IS THIS PLACE NOT MORE POPULAR FOR BRUNCH?!?! First off, they basically have bottomless mimosas. 3 bottles of champagne with OJ carafe for $23?!?! The mimosa jam is such a fun thing in Chicago, why has it not arrived in Milwaukee?!?! They have a great brunch menu also. And the service is so friendly! ALSO it must be mentioned! The bar has hooks AND an outlet like every two seats with USB plug ins. I'm just so beyond myself that this place isn't just overflowing with people. In the summer they also have one of those trendy garage door walls that can make the place open-air. Gets all of my stars, for sure!! read more

Super cute place inside! Small but has a nice back room with lots of seating. We went on a Saturday for brunch and it got pretty busy around 1pm. You order mimosas by the bottle for a decent price which is fun! The burger was great but the fries were the star for sure. Great place for brunch/mimosas read more

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Nice spot for a beer and a bite on the east side. In summer, Izzy Hops has outdoor seating and a garage door that opens to the sidewalk. The interior has exposed Cream City brick. The beer selection is great, and Izzy Hops offers a selection of sizes from a $1 taste to growlers, which ranges in price from $12 for Miller Lite (a growler of Lite? Really?) to $30 or more for more expensive or rarer brews. The appetizers were okay. The pretzel was enormous but lacked the sale you might expect, and the cheese sauce was a little disappointing. The eggplant fries were good. Some of the burgers and sandwiches we saw delivered to other tables looked great, so I think I'll skip the snacks and go straight to entrees next time. Service was a bit of a weak spot. The place was half empty but service was still a little slow and inattentive. read more

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When asking for ID's, mine was returned cracked and nearly broken into two pieces. When confronting the staff regarding this issue they claimed they were given the ID to them cracked, broken and nearly in two pieces. How is an ID to be considered valid if the customer is turning in a nearly broken ID? Either the staff is lying and damaged the ID or they are accepting ID's in nearly two pieces. Rational doesnt make any sense. Extremely rude staff. They need to learn how to check an ID without snapping the ID in half and causing the customer with a large issue to deal with. I now have a cost to order a new one and cannot use my broken ID that was returned to me. Will never return or recommend. read more

This is kind of my new spot for the North Avenue area. It's not divey but it's not pretentious either. I'm mostly a beer drinker so I appreciate the 30 taps. For awhile they had Toppling Goliath Pseudo Sue which is popular among the craft-beer crowd and for good reason. They get some other interesting ones too. But the bartenders also know how to make cocktails, rest assured. The food is also good. So far I've only had the chicken Parmesan sandwich which was solid. They have house-made chips. I think the menu has changed since they opened, but the other patrons I've seen have seemed to enjoy their food. I should go for brunch sometime just because it seems like there might be a slightly rowdy brunch crowd. Y'all like to drink, in other words. Not judging, it's probably fun. It's mostly a younger crowd, on par for North Ave. I keep mentioning that probably because I'll be spotted as an imposter soon (j/k) but I haven't seen a lot of idiot college-student behavior. Maybe some "drunk girls hanging out in the bathroom" stuff but nothing over the top. I like that this place has found its niche when the surrounding area is kind of gentrifying to an uncomfortable degree. People want a place to hang out and drink beer. Maybe it's not cheap beer, but the vibes are alright. read more

We went for the drinks but stayed for the food. The service was great and it was a chill bar to go to!

Stopped by on a Sunday around 4pm and we had our choice of tables! The strong point of Izzy is the interior. Industrial but polished, nice lighting, and clean. Our server was pleasant but service was average. We ordered 2 apps and got a stack of plates to use. All of the plates had crumbs on them and one had a butter smear. I was surprised by this and asked for all new ones. Cheese curds and shrimp wontons were good but the wonton was heavy on the cream cheese and light on the shrimp. I did enjoy the hoisin sauce dip! Other items ordered around the table were jalapeño popper burger, Italian beef sandwich, smokehouse burger and bacon and egg cheeseburger. My jalapeño burger's meat was juicy but there needed to be more mayo or something creamier to cut the heat. The standout was the Italian beef! Tender meat and the bread was hearty yet soft. Shortcomings were the coleslaw and house chips. Both had little flavor! The slaw needed more salt and although the chips are dusted with cheese it tasted like crunchy cardboard. This place has great potential so I hope that future plates are cleaned and sides are salted! read more

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Bingo on Wednesday nights at 7pm with the most phenomenal bartenders in town (maddie & ava) the service and beer here is fantastic! We also love mike, our emcee! read more

Izzy Hops - $4 beer specials with our best bartenders, Maddie and Ava - Burgers Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Great addition to the East Side! Went for brunch and had the breakfast burrito which was delicious. I would like to go back to try the breakfast pizza or breakfast pasta special. They have a good beer and cocktail selection with a focus put on bourbon. My favorite part of Izzy Hops is the decor and vibe inside. So charming and the cream city brick is the star of the place. Very Milwaukee. read more

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I went to Izzy Hops for Happy Hour on a Saturday. It's a smaller, cozy bar that caters to sports and has a wide variety of local/different beer. The beer list offered a variety of options including some sours, reds, and porters. I started off with a pumpkin beer, then went to a flight to test out more options. All of my choices (two porters, a fruity, and a 12.5% ABV) were delicious! While I was there, a football game was on that garnered lots of attention. There was music playing in the background at first which was nice to listen to and kept the volume at a reasonable level, but then someone requested the audio from the game and it become difficult to hear the people at my table. Obviously not a huge issue, since this bar caters to sports, but still less intriguing if you're not interested in the game that's on. Didn't try any of the food, but what I saw looked incredible! The pretzel was huge and everyone around me was happy with their appetizers. If you're looking for a cozy bar to watch the big game, this is the place to go! read more

AMAZING PLACE FOR GREAT BEER. They have 30 tap lines that rotate and always have something new and interesting. read more

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A fun place to eat and socialize! They have a lot of different weekly specials, like $9 pizzas on Monday, Tuesday Triva, and Thursday Karaoke (and that's only the ones I remember). Most days they have the front wall open, and you can sit outside. Super easy to order food to your table when you go up to the bar. The staff are nice, and their food is good. The food is definitely not your traditional American style, so not everything may be your style. Personally, I didn't like the fried chicken. But many things are great imo! I recommend the meatball sub. Super nice. I also had their Italian sub on another visit. For their appetizers, the curds are ok, absolutely love the ranch with them though. And the pretzel is great. They say 13 inches, but I think that's a large under estimate lol. It took up the whole table I think. Overall, a really cool place. read more

The service was amazing. I had their pumpkin blend cider and to be honest with these chilly nights we are having OH MY it's the best cider I have had. I need to get back there read more

This place is exactly what North Avenue needed! Stopped by with a friend this weekend and didn't know what to expect. Wow, were we surprised. We started with a beer flight because we couldn't decide on just one beer. Next we ordered the pulled pork nachos, wow again. I ordered the Italian beef sandwich, beef was very tender and the roll was delicious. My friend ordered the slider trio and especially loved the Italian sausage patty. The remodel is great, we will definitely be returning. read more

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Has this pretzel been which was ginormous and had a nice crunch, soft center and flavorful sauces. They have 50 craft beers on tap and a super awesome patio. I rode the shuttle down to summerfest which was free if you made a purchase. Great place for parties of 20 or less. They have a private back room for 15-20. Great seats to watch a game or hang with friends. Chicago hotdog was good too! read more

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Izzy Hops is a cute spot. I like coming here when I **have** to watch football rather than some bro sports bar. The cheese curds are really great and the food overall is always delicious. I want to check out brunch soon as I hear their mimosa deals are amazing. My only negative thing about Izzy Hops is that service is totally hit or miss. I feel like they easily forget to service tables and you end up sitting around for quite awhile. However, the interior is lovely. I love the industrial feel. They have a great selection of drinks. I feel like Izzy Hops has incredible potential and I'll keep coming back. I just hope the service improves over time, because it is definitely not the best! read more

We initially stopped in Saturday at 2:50PM and they were closing up the kitchen until 4 so we ended up leaving. We tried again Sunday for a beer and some food at 2 PM. The Indeed Key Lime Sour was phenomenal. We ended up not getting food because they were still only serving brunch and nearly everything on the brunch menu had eggs which I was not digging at the time. It would be awesome if they had something a little different on the brunch menu or offered some of their dinner options as well. I'm still going to give them another try because the beer list was really great and I want to try the food so badly! read more

The beer list is average, but don't eat the food. For example, the Philly Cheese Steak burger came with thick sauce. It was weird, I asked what it was, they said it was the cheese. When did Alpo start making cheese? We have also tried other food like the beer cheese soup and regretted it. Their wings are fine. Staff could be more pleasant. They accused us of not ordering enough when we go to trivia. With the limited food choices (No fries, but house made burnt potato chips for $8) that aren't even good, why should everyone at the table have to order? If someone is having an off night but they wanna hang with their boyfriend, water should be acceptable. read more

This place had some great reviews so came to check it out on a weeknight with my son. If I were comparing it to other, what I'd call "bar food" places, I may have given it 4 stars, because it was decent. But given our burger and deli tour backgrounds, I got the bacon and egg burger and my son the Italian beef so this comparison is to the best in town and in fell a bit short. The ratios on this burger were great (bun, meat, cheese etc) and it hit the spot in terms of satisfying my hunger, but the egg was over cooked with no yolk running through it (the best part of an egg on a burger), the bacon was also overdone, near burnt. The bun was great, toasted and the right size for the burger. And again, for a "bar food" burger not bad but compared to the best egg burgers in town (Stack'd Hangover burger or Jake's Burger's Brunch burger), it wasn't even close. My son got the Italian beef and at first bite it was very good but as he ate it, the saltiness of the jus and sandwich caught up with him. I tried some and the jus was super salty and the bread also tasted as if it were a garlic salted cheese bread, which sounds great, but was a little too much garlic salt. We also got the cheese curds as an appetizer, they were good. But when we ordered the food, the waiter asked if we wanted fries or chips, assuming it was included we both got fries, but were charged $2 ea for fries, which were limp and soggy. The burger was $11 and with the fries at $2, an overpriced meal. But if you're already here and hanging with friends, watching a game and want some decent bar food, it'll do the trick. read more

This place is great for brunch. The mimosa deal is amazing and the food is pretty good for the price. We had good service when we went, and the restaurant was not too busy. If you want a tasty brunch with some mimosas but don't want to spend a ton of money, definitely go to Izzy Hops. read more

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Izzy Hops is my favorite spot in Milwaukee. I'm moving to Minneapolis and going to miss this place more than my parents. Bingo on Wednesdays, pizza deal on Mondays, the best beer list in the greater Milwaukee area - you really can't go wrong. Perfect for bigger groups and a cozy night at the bar. This is not sponsored but if you want an ambassador, please LMK read more

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That may have been the worst brunch I've ever had. Brunch isn't hard to mess up and we didn't get one thing that wasn't gross. Even the toast was awful. Biscuit and gravy were 2 small balls for $12 and would have been an extra $3 for eggs which lucky we didn't get because one of the meals we ordered had eggs and they were disgusting-it's an egg how is it even possible to mess that up. read more