Things To Do

Stone Creek Coffee - Factory Café

headquarters + roastery, features wood burning fireplace in a building from 1888

Valentine Coffee Roasters Third Ward

Anodyne Coffee Roasting Co. | Walker’s Point

Certified organic roasters, also located in the Public Market

Colectivo Coffee Lakefront

Grab a coffee in an old water pumping station (pumps still on display!) then walk along the majestic Lake Michigan shoreline. Head out onto the McKinley Park Pier for the best view of the city. Multiple other locations throughout the city, including the Third Ward

Pilcrow Coffee

Nicky's favorite coffee in the city

Steny's Tavern & Grill

Located in the heart of Walkers Point just blocks from the Allen Bradley World Headquarters, known for their pickle pizza ("Delicious" per the bride, "An abomination to God" per the groom)

Ian's Pizza Milwaukee | Downtown

Home of the famous mac and cheese pizza as well as other creative slices, a favorite after midnight

Birch

Elevated MidAmerican food with an open fire hearth. Amazing ricotta cheese, but will require a reservation and a bit on the pricey side

Glorioso's Italian Market

Italian market in the middle of Brady Street with terrific sub sandwiches

St. Paul Fish Company | Historic Third Ward, Milwaukee

Located in the Milwaukee Public Market, great place to grab some oysters on the half shell and a Maine style lobster roll, all washed down with a couple High Lifes. Features all year round patio with tiki decorations

Uncle Wolfie's Breakfast Tavern

Good breakfast spot with cool views of the city

Artisan Ramen

Good Ramen

Allie Boy’s Bagelry & Luncheonette

Midwest good bagels with plenty of different breakfast sandwich options

Morel

One of Nicky and Colin's favorite restaurants: higher end and will require a reservation.

Black Sheep MKE

American fare with midwest influence, located across the street from Purple Door Ice Cream and/or Indulgence Chocolatiers for a post meal treat

Solly's Grille

Home of the best butterburger since 1936, features ground sirloin patty drenched in butter and covered in stewed onions. A bit out of town for those without a vehicle

Kopp's Frozen Custard

Some of Nicky's favorite custard, they have 3 locations all a bit outside of downtown. Also have massive butterburgers

Transfer Pizzeria Café

Classic local pizza spot with a good selection of local craft beers. A Brancato family favorite

Pufferfish

Located in the Metro Hotel, rooftop cocktail bar. Highly recommended by the groom's sister

The Wicked Hop

Casual bar open late, located in the Third Ward.

Blu

Located on the 23rd floor of the historic (and haunted) Pfitser hotel. Enter through the doors on Jefferson/Wisconsin to see the ornate 1893 lobby before heading up

Wolski's Tavern

Milwaukee staple located in the middle of a neighborhood. Enjoy cheap drinks, salty popcorn, and collect your famous bumper sticker at bar close. Can possibly find Nicky and Coin here in-between the Ceremony and Reception

The Highbury Pub

A Bayview institution, featuring soccer starting at 6am. Most likely place to find the groom on a weekend morning and for those adventurous enough, opening can be combined with closing Wolski's the night before to create the Clopen.

Miller Time Pub & Grill

Located in the lobby of the Hilton Milwaukee; nothing particularly noteworthy but the groom has spent more time than he would care to admit sitting at the bar drinking Miller products

Holler House | Milwaukee and the Nation’s Oldest Alleys

South side institution, home of the nation's oldest operational bowling alley - must be booked in advance

Bryant's Cocktail Lounge

Neat cocktail lounge located in an old house

The Outsider

Chic rooftop bar on top of the Kimpton Journeyman

Old German Beer Hall

German beer hall on Old World Third Street. Combine with a dinner at Mader's (1041 N Doctor M.L.K. Jr Dr, Milwaukee, WI 53203) to fully embrace the Germanic Heritage of Milwaukee

Third Space Brewing

Situated in the Menominee River Valley, local brewery offering a variety of quality beers from IPA (Happy Place) to sours (Frog Weiss). Every Friday at 1745, the brewmaster leads a toast from a certain keg, then every beer from that keg is $1 until it kicks

Broken Bat Brewing Co.

Baseball themed brewery in Harbor View

National Bobblehead Hall of Fame and Museum

Milwaukee Art Museum

Milwaukee County Zoo

McKinley Park

Veteran's Park is also a great walking location

Milwaukee Public Market

A favorite stomping ground of the couple

Downtown Books Bought & Sold

Large used bookstore in downtown Milwaukee (as the name implies) featuring a large collection

Milwaukee Public Museum

Deer District

Holiday Market located right outside the Bucks arena (Fiserv Forum) begins on November 21st

Milwaukee County Historical Society

Value Village | National Park

Thrift store, everything in the store is 50% off every weekend

Retique Store

Goodwill run thrift store, but with a more curated collection. Located in the middle of the Third Ward right across the street from the Kimpton

Harley-Davidson Museum®

Discovery World

Science Museum right on Lake Michigan - great for kids