If you were of a mind to open a popcorn shop, where would you want to sell popcorn from? You'd be…read morekinda crazy not to want to sell popcorn from a shiny red wagon with yellow wheels, I think. When I was many years younger, the only popcorn store I was familiar with was Karmelkorn, and their caramel popcorn had a medium brown glaze. I could pass it up any day, but if the people I was with insisted on stopping in, I would get some cheesy popcorn instead. Now, the closest popcorn store to home is Laura's Gourmet Popcorn. The caramel popcorn from Laura's red wagon in the Shops of Grand Avenue was first offered to me by my husband, who I blame for making me aware that this treat exists. The thick coating is a light brown color and to me it's almost a toffee-like flavor. In any case, it's delicious, and pretty hard for me to say no to. Sometimes Laura's will also sell popcorn at the Westown Farmers' Market.

Oh Laura, your popcorn is just what I need to get me through the afternoon at work…read more Great price - they always put your bag in a bigger bag and make sure it's overflowing. Love that.

Date of visit: November 27, 2024…read more I stopped here looking for some new varieties of popcorn for a fanatic in my life. She loved the White Chocolate and Maple Bourbon flavors, which I was glad to hear. However the price was pretty high given the amount of popcorn that you get and the location isn't nearly as convenient for me as Goody Gourmet, which tends to have better prices as well. Service was pleasant if a bit slow. There wasn't anyone in there and I knew what I wanted right away but it took a good 15 minutes to fulfill my order due to a "labeling issue in the back." I liked the look of the place, from the art to the games on the tables and it would be a fun place to hang out for a bit though the food menu outside of the popcorn and spring rolls is a bit limiting for me, making it a bit unlikely for me to come and stay for a while.

Lush has a new location with the same tasty popcorn. In addition there are light apps and drinks…read more Added treat, they serve funkly fresh spring rolls. Love being able to get those made hot again. Expect earnest, but a bit slow service and friendly conversation. It is best not to be in a hurry. I cannot attest the the drinks, bit it looked like a good selection and interesting concoctions.

Ready to spice things up? This purveyor of herbs and spice blends at the end of the Milwaukee…read morePublic Market is worth taking a look at! We bought a couple of things including a delicious maple popcorn sprinkle that makes me want to eat nothing but popcorn. Staff is milling around ready to help. This was a busy spot (popular products + the turnaround for the market); they could stand to have about twice the space!

I love fun spices. The Spice House has fun spices and regular spices. Located inside the Milwaukee…read morePublic Market, it's easily accessible. There is a huge selection of spices, and when I went, there was a sale. Cool! There are some nice spice mixes to use for fish, veggies, meat, poultry, basically anything you can imagine. I bought one a Tuscan herb blend, then I know I'm going to have to go buy more because it is perfect for grilled veggies. I also got a spicy hot mix for Christmas presents. I'm not about to try that one. There is basically something for everyone. I do want to go to their bigger store. They also sell online.

This place will take care of you. Put your name on the list and you will be fed even after closing…read moretime.. when seated service was quick.Drinks first and hot food shortly afterwards...... perfect timing. The crab cake sandwich and fried shrimp dinner was delicious. This place has a big menu it's so much more to try, and they have specials for every day of the week.. you can also buy fresh seafood to cook yourself. I can't wait to come back .....try this place if you haven't it's definitely worth it!!! I watched my server take multiple tables orders with out writing anything down...that's definitely special....... And she got everything done right and quickly. Great service!!!

I had a meal here many years ago while in town and enjoyed it. Recently I had the opportunity to…read morereturn. St. Paul Fish Market is located inside the very busy and popular Milwaukee Public Market indoor shopping complex downtown. It reminds me of the Pike Place Fish Market in Seattle. The only parking option that I am aware of is metered street parking. The building has 2 levels but the 1st floor is where most of the business are. It appeared to me that St. Paul's is the most popular business there. It is a seafood restaurant and fresh fish market. They have a small sit down area for table service dining or you can order your food to go at the counter. After being seated and reviewing the menu I decided to order the same meal I had over 11 years ago. I went with a bowl of clam chowder for $8 to start and then added a fried grouper sandwich ($16) with french fries for another $2.50. The chowder was perfect. Flavorful, delicious and I wanted more (5). The sandwich also was delicious and satisfying made with quality fish, lettuce, tomato, and bread. However while it tasted very good halfway through eating it the bread bun started to disintegrate and then quickly turned to mush before I could finish. Then I needed a fork to finish it. It got messy and I don't like that in a sandwich. It's only for that reason I give an overall 4 score instead of a 5. The french fries were very good tasting too but I had ordered too much food and only had room for a few of them.The table service was very warm and friendly. I believe St. Paul's is a very good choice for a casual seafood meal but please buy more sturdy buns!

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!

It's a really great place and great location. Everything is pretty cramped but it works out. They…read morehave a slight different menu than the brick store in West Allis so I try to check the menu before coming to this location. The service is still great and the staff are nice. I picked something up and asked questions about it and the staff answered it. There's a lot of cheeses to choose from so come prepared to spend some time debating on which one to take home and how much. Everyone makes a stop here to try out their signature Bloody Mary's. They all come with straight chasers and come pretty stuffed so don't come on a full stomach. Their Milwaukeean Bloody Mary is a full meal is self. Try it out.

Love me some popcorn…read more This wagon reminds me of trips to the zoo and filling up on popcorn. You can't beat the real butter the old lady pours over the white kernels. The bag is overfilled and then dropped into a plastic bag so that you don't have a buttery mess. Get a small bag, if you fill up on anything bigger it may kill you.

There's not a lot to say about how much I love this place. I bike here on my way home every day and…read morestop by a couple times a week to buy fruit. The guys that are outside are really friendly and you can't really argue with the prices. A pineapple for a dollar, pack of raspberries for two, or a half dozen oranges for 100 pennies. This place keeps me closer to a balanced diet by supplementing my ramen and popcorn with cheap, delicious fruit.

I love this Whole Foods location because they have an easy underground parking garage and excellent…read morefruit, vegetables, meat, vitamins, beauty products, etc. I'm also a huge fan of their olive bar. Most of the employees are also really friendly and welcoming. I'm giving 5-stars but one of my biggest complaints is that the escalator is broken at least once or twice a month and I hate taking the elevator to the parking garage.

Was craving dessert after eating out. Wanted something affordable so I stopped by the bakery…read moresection. Got some tarts. They were a little soggy but it satisfied the sweet craving. I don't think I would get them again though.

I've been enjoying Kehr's since I was a child. I loved in the neighborhood where the factory is, it…read moreused to be a store. I have fond memories of getting as much penny candy as I could. I just took my grandkids to the market to get some candy, they were amazed by the selection!

I was visiting from out of state and I have to say this is the best chocolate in the world! I…read moretook some home and thought nothing of it until I opened the box on the plane and fell in love. My daughter also fell in love with their chocolate. I highly recommend them.