I was excited to be in Milwaukee today, given the many restaurants that have earned recognition…read morefrom the James Beard Awards. Most of those spots only open for dinner, so I was thrilled to find that Bavette La Boucherie now serves lunch. My friend, a local, told me the restaurant originally began as a butcher shop. While that's no longer the case, the space still pays tribute to its roots -- shelves lined with kitchen knick-knacks, butcher-block counters, and a display of local provisions that hint at its past. Chef-owner Karen Bell leads the way here, and you can feel her touch throughout -- from the creative menu to the casual-elegant vibe. The décor blends exposed brick and warm wood with soft light and a friendly hum from the open kitchen. Our server, Matthew R., had only been with Bavette a couple of weeks, but his background in restaurant management showed. He was knowledgeable, attentive, and offered great suggestions. Before our sandwiches arrived, we shared a cup of pork and tomatillo pozole topped with cabbage slaw and a dollop of sour cream. It was piping hot, bright, and deeply flavorful -- the kind of starter that makes you stop talking for a minute just to enjoy the next spoonful. Having read rave reviews of the Korean steak au jus, I nearly ordered it, but Matthew suggested the roast-beef with cheddar since I'm not a big lunch eater. Excellent call. The sandwich was divine -- tender, flavorful beef layered with melted cheddar on a crisp, perfectly toasted roll. The beef-fat fries had great depth of flavor, though I'd love them even more if they were twice-cooked for that extra crunch. Being more of a gin or vodka drinker, I couldn't resist the Gin Old Fashioned on the cocktail list. It was delicious -- smooth, aromatic, and balanced enough that I happily ordered a second. Great food, warm service, and a welcoming atmosphere. Bavette La Boucherie is a gem I can't wait to revisit.

Was in town for the weekend and TikTok said the only things I should do in Milwaukee were Discourse…read moreCoffee and Bavette. LISTEN... The only crime here is that this place isn't a chain and it's miles away from me. Our waitress was amazing, the vibes were perfect, everything felt intentional in the best way. The heirloom tomato salad was so fresh and delightful. A full 5 out of 5. And those beef tallow fries were unreal. I am still thinking about them and genuinely wish I could figure out how to recreate them at home. TikTok actually delivered on this one. Very happy we ended up going.

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!

A great stop on our Milwaukee trip. Definitely worth a visit if you have a group of people with…read moredifferent tastes or wants. They have everything from Mexican food, fresh seafood, desserts, ice cream, and fresh vegetables. There is parking right next to the market, so walking is minimal. It's also walking distance from other shops and restaurants.

Took a nice stroll around Milwaukee Public Market after dinner and this place did not disappoint…read more Smaller version than most food halls I've been to but the choices we're great. Great stop for cool souvenirs, ice cream, drinks, food, wine, olive oils, and the best part... cold cuts and cheese! I did not leave empty handed. As a cheese enthusiast... I could help but grab a few that made their way home to California. The cheese curds are also perfectly salty and chewy. I loved the selection of summer sausages and appreciated them sourcing locally.

This is the place to go if you want the best meat in town. I come to find out that these men have…read morethree generations of experience as butchers. They recognize tender meat just by looking at it. Nice and friendly service.

This is my go to whenever I need meat, they have excellent cuts and the meat is very clean; they…read morehave a variety of meat; beef, pork, fish, chicken. They also have this AMAZING chorizo (Mexican sausage), they have different types of it. I've tried their cecina (dry meat)as well, it is tasty! . Their meat is five star. If you have a BBQ for the long waited Milwaukee summers this is the best place in town to get your meat, but also for your every day meat shopping list. They have Hispanic products if you need additional stuff (grocery/produce) and don't want to go somewhere else. The parking; you can park on the street on Muskego Ave they have additional parking behind the store in the alley.

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!

This lance hasn't changed a bit since I went to school in 20 years. Small European grocery feel…read more Everything you need and love the bakery. The deli looked impressive but we only came for dessert after lunch. Friendly service and great location.

I cannot say enough about the employees at Nehring's Sendiks on Downer. The customer service is…read moreunlike any other grocery store I have been to. Jean and Patti, who work in the deli and bakery, are kind, friendly, patient, and hard-working I shop here weekly with my mom, who is blind. She can't cook at home, so we like to buy food from the hot deli. They have a variety of options and they all taste wonderful and homemade. They also have delicious options for holidays. I've ordered meals for Thanksgiving, Christmas, and birthdays, and I've always been impressed. My only complaint about this store is the parking lot sucks. I usually park at the far end of the Sendik's customer parking lot if there's a spot available or I park in the parking lot across the street that's on the other side of the store.

They meat is very fresh and I love to shop there I wish they delivered to me now that I can't get…read moreto them due to not driving anymore

Shop there.for many years. Trying to see their prices on their menu I love that they have all the…read moreitems when I was younger

This was the worst grocery store experience I have EVER had. I usually do not write reviews, but I…read morehad to share. We were visiting Milwaukee and needed a few items. We were met with rude and unprofessional employees along with poor quality produce. Also an unkept store. I would rate this store a negative number if I could. I would not recommend this store.

This place is running a scam. We are from out of town and purchased groceries. The clerk came…read morerunning out after us, screaming, and claimed we did not pay for the groceries. She kept waving the voided receipt in the air, but refused to show it to us. She claimed our credit card was declined. A call to the credit card company revealed there was no declined transaction. Do not shop here.

As a contractor who provided services for this company and ten months later still have not received…read morepayment, it is more than ridiculous that you have not paid your bills. Furthermore, the invoices have been sent multiple times and follow up voice mails have been places with no response. Services were provided per the contract thus you should be paying your vendors per the terms.

From the owner: Malone's Fine Sausage specializes in the production of Gourmet Headcheese and Country Pate…read more The Gourmet Headcheese is a smooth, out-of-this world, journey into the royal realm of Malone's Gourmet Pork Delicacy, mild or hot seasoned head cheese. Malone's Gourmet head cheese is fresh, has no preservatives, and is all natural. It is a specialty meat (sometimes called souse or sultz) that you will enjoy. The Country Pate comes in four wickedly exciting hot and mild seasoned renditions of Malone's country pate! All varieties of the pates are fresh, have no preservatives, and are made with all natural ingredients! Share these all-natural Wisconsin hand-crafted pork delicacies anytime. Once you try them you'll want more.

100% freshness. Fresh fruits and vegetables. They even have a $16 watermelon . I had to try this…read more It was good! Maybe worth more like $12,but it was delicious. There's even a hot foods and deli section. Must visit

I have been wanting to try this place for a while after seeing check ins regularly and driving past…read morethe other location so many times, today I'm stopping and not driving by. Plenty of parking in the dedicated parking lot was nice. The place is more like a fresh market and has more than produce with fresh seafood, fresh produce, limited pre cooked items, fresh meat, dry/can goods etc etc. The produce is arranged farmers market style with baskets that have a price on the along with bins of individual produce, most is in baskets too large for me with good prices and bad for a mix and match person but I did get 3 pounds of baby plums for $2. I liked the variety of the produce and the prices but I don't want 3 pounds of multiple items each to make work lunch salads and fruit snacks, this works more for families than individuals so I was limited with today's experience. I like the concept but it's not for me and to the one employee who passed me and said hi, your cool.