As you walk up, you know that you're in for an incredible Wisconsin treat. West Allis Cheese &…read moreSausage Shop is located inside of the Milwaukee Public Market. Which, gives it that festive feel! It feels as if you've stepped into Europe with a Wisconsin twist! I absolutely love coming here! We always order the fried cheese curds with marinara sauce. Which, are a one of a kind Wisconsin treat that you'll never forget! They also sell a huge variety of cheese and cured meats. Along, with spices and local goods! Every time I come here I leave with something new to spice up my life. If you ever need help with anything. Everyone is super helpful and knowledgeable! If you're looking for a fun and exciting new market place to go. Then, you have to stop by. Trust me, you won't regret it! Fried Cheese Curds- These cheese curds are crispy and crunchy on the outside and squeaky and chewy on the inside! They are a perfectly well balanced one of a kind Wisconsin treat. That you'll enjoy to the last bite!

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.

This souvenir store has t-shirts, long-sleeved shirts, hoodies, sweaters, beanie hat, magnets,…read moremagnets, paper weights, mugs, glasses, etc. They have cute merchandise. T-shirts are ~$25-30. Worth a visit for Wisconsin souvenir items

We went to this gift shop in pursuit of two things - gifts for our kids to bring back from our trip…read moreto Milwaukee and an ornament (we have a tradition where we purchase a location specific ornament from any place we travel to). There was a good selection of ornaments, so we did find one we liked. There was also a great selection of Milwaukee gear (shirts, sweatshirts, mugs, puzzles, etc.). We did strike out on gifts for our kids, as there wasn't anything age appropriate for them. Very cute, nonetheless!

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.

The a gem of a store. Its what I would describe as an urban housewares stores. It has lots of…read moreinteresting home decor items, but usually in scaled down versions. For example, lot of small/miniature plants to fit into a smaller apartment or condo. They also offer other knick knack like items to help accent your home. I like the nice selection of birthday/greeting cards. The staff are friendly and available for assistance.

I just did all my holiday shopping in one stop. Mod Gen is a perfect little shop that has unique…read moreitems (cards, holiday decor, kitchen and home items, books, etc) and fantastic planters and plants for all tastes. And the opportunity to have your chosen plants planted in your choice of planters on the spot makes it so special, especially for someone like me who can't seem to pot a plant to save my life. The store is heavily stocked but not overwhelming; it takes a while to see it all and decide what all I wanted to get. It is a lot of fun to shop here. Park at the Public Market for the easiest way to find a spot or wait for a spot on the street. I am not sure about accessibility as it is a few steps to get in the front door. I didn't see another option but I also didn't look for one. I hope they have access somewhere but call ahead to be sure.

An "upscale" goodwill. Lots of Ann Taylor, Banana Republic,…read moreZara, type of ticket items. Price is reasonable, and half off color tag days still apply. They do continuously spray some essential oil throughout the store. If you are alergic to essential oils or scents, you could die in here. I was told by an associate that they have to keep that on cuz they can't wash the clothes.

It's an okay location to look through to see what you can find. Unfortunately, I did not find…read moreanything for me but lots of people seemed to. Their prices are higher, they had Nike air max with a $74 price tag. They had a foldie bag that retails for $60 brand new for $50. I'm sure their prices re based on their location. Parking is $2 an hour and you may have to circle a few times to find one. I hit lucky and found one right down the street. Staff didn't seem to greet anyone upon entering. Stuff was very organized. They have several dressing rooms.

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.

I would just like to comment that there is absolutely nothing we can do at this point. Online…read moreshopping has sailed a long long time ago and there's nothing anyone can do. Hence malls even in the most beautiful setting, such as this one, was pretty much doomed to go under. There is however a new renaissance coming to Milwaukee and it looks very promising. Hopefully it can jump start this shopping center. I would totally love to shop here if there is any shopping at all. Maybe in the near future. Thank you so much for reading my review. I hope this helps with your decision making experience. Enjoy your awesome yelptastic day!!!

The Avenue, formally Grand Avenue Mall, has really had a face lift the past couple years. Its great…read moreto see what was a failing mall/glorified foot court a couple years ago, now a local attraction for locals and visitors. The Avenue has a lot of history behind it, once the only major indoor shopping facility in Milwaukee proper and the one time largest food court in Wisconsin, its great to see the thoughtful re-vamp of a historic part of Milwaukee. The newly re-branded Avenue is considered a shopping center, shared office space, and apartment building. While there are few retail stores, and plans for one or two more, it is not really a shopping center. Just on the other side of the building is a bustling food court wit many great options from local vendors. The many retail stores at one point have been converted to apartments, a creative way of keeping the historic look of the mall space. The space continues to have more potential and its great to see the history that still remains.

Didn't know what was in a TJ Maxx when I was looking for the place this morning. I thought it was…read morewomen's clothing I think. This written about a year or more back. I was resolving all the unfinished drafts this day Having seen commercials on television, had I paid any attention as fully indoctrinated and conditioned American consumer is expected to, I might've known already. But the only conditioning I accept is the Pantene in my hair. But because I am a card carrying owner of a revolutionary devise that allows time shifting, a DVR, I can nearly eliminate the propaganda administered to the masses via the Slave Commerce and Religion Enhancer Device. (SCARED) aka what else? Your television. Now that I managed to somehow find a place for that little smug, amusing (to me) and revealing (to few) tidbit, I shall express my great JOY! T J Maxx has really cool stuff for the wanna be home chefs and all forms of other really neat widgets and the likes. Scored for a very reasonable fee, a Instant Pot duo ($99) with the air fryer lid for significantly less than what I bought myself last summer. This one is going to be my little sisters upcoming birthday gift. Don't tell her, she doesn't read my Yelps, so I know this isn't going to be a spoiler. For myself I scored a large bottle of my favorite Ghost Pepper sauce, I have the grocery store bottle in the cupboard at home, but this is like the COSTCO size, but the same price as the regular stores littler size. And a Viking 8" induction skillet. Less than $20 1/3 list. Happy happy Joy joy. I don't think anyone says that anymore. What ever happened to Ren and Stimpy? They were better than the new versions of distasteful cartoons for chemically impaired adults, imo.

I have not been to the remnants of The Avenue since I was a kid. It is nice to see that a section…read moreof it is hanging on as a TJ Maxx location. The street (metered) parking was easy to find when we arrived. Architecture of the ex-Mall was still lovely to see and there was a tour group there talking about the history of the location. If you go to one TJ Maxx in Wisconsin make it this one.

This is such a hidden treasure in Brewers Hill! The space is absolutely stunning!!…read more There are a lot of local, handmade goods which always makes for a unique buying experience. Lots of candles, home goods, and jewelry (the Machete earrings are AMAZING and apparently sell out fast!) The owner is super sweet and will give you any and all details about where her products are from, who made them and what makes them special. I'm also pumped that they are expanding their space to include a restaurant this summer. Can't wait to check it out!

Simply adorable! Orange and Blue is connected to restaurant Uncle Wolfie's which complements very…read morewell considering you can browse the boutique while awaiting your table when dining in or shop afterwards. The intimacy, pricing and cleanliness of the shop drew me in. Carrying products such as jewelry, hand-bags, cards, puzzles, perfume, lotions and more you can't go wrong. I purchased the gold licorice hoop earrings and will forever treasure this item I got traveling to MKE. To the shop owners: thank you for selling so many gold jewelry items - my favorite!!

Stopped by while in town on my way to the airport. I love checking out thrift and vintage stores…read morewhen I travel. I found some really cute items. A gorgeous mint maxi dress and cap sleeve blouse and few other items that I left behind, which I was kicking myself when sitting on the plane. Definitely spend some time looking through their racks and tables. Prices were a bit on the higher side for some things and reasonable for others. Will stop by again when I'm back in town.

I love Alive and Fine! Met the owner, Ashely, at an end of summer rummage at her home. She is…read moreradiant and has a bitchin eye for vintage attire. Made a visit to the shop and can't wait to go back! Spent a good hour diggin through incredible pieces of past lives and absolutely loved the creative atmosphere.