Looking for restaurant- grade gear that stands the test of time? This is it. If you cook ( and who doesn't eat?) pick things that are solid and last forever. Tossing out yet another thing that is toxic, burned to smithereens, or whose handle has fallen off, gets tiring. Buy for life read more

Wow - this place is a gem! Boelter is similar to Fein Brothers in that it's a restaurant supply store that welcomes the public. The upside to Boelter is Saturday hours, parking lot and a modern showroom. First - they have EVERYTHING. I mean it - pots, pans, utensils, weird serving dishes, prep stuff, bathrobes, coffee pots, giant potato mashers, chef shoes, cleaning supplies, huge deep fryers and Brewers Tupperware. Have you ever wished for one of those little silver dishes that restaurants put butter pats in? Look no further - it's yours for a mere $2. Second - staff is kind and helpful. They'll explain how it works to newbies and then let you go on your own personal voyage of discovery. Third - prices. They are good. A Wusthof chefs knife for $30? A sleeve of 100 jello shot cups for $1.29? Brewers Tupperware set of $15? All present and accounted for. They're a great source for catering/big party supplies too. They even sell paper chef hats (the tall, cylindrical ones) by the case - who doesn't need that? Fourth - Cooking classes. The fine people at Sur la Table have the balls to charge $70 per PERSON for a class. Boelter is $35 which includes a $25 credit to the store = $10 class. Most are taught by Michael Feker so that's going to be....entertaining. In conclusion, there's no better place to go when you need a turnip twaddler or whatnot for some obscure recipe. They'll have it and they'll have it at a fair price. read more

This place is HUGE and they have so many high quality items for all your kitchen and dining needs! It may feel intimidating pulling up to the building because it looks like a manufacturing facility but the whole front of the building is their retail store. If you're serious about cooking or the look of your home, THIS is the place to shop. They also do kitchen design with high end appliances and hone bar equipment. Stop in today, you'll be delightfully surprised and glad you did! read more

Boelter SuperStore & Event Center - Cooking Classes Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

This is the Mecca for kitchen supplies. If I'm having problems finding a kitchen item elsewhere usually I can find it at Boelter. Restaurant quality items that will last a long time and at great prices! Every time I have been here the staff has been very helpful. Can't wait to check out their cooking classes. The classes are taught by chefs from local restaurants. If you love to cook, this is the place to get all your kitchen essentials! read more

This is the holy land for those interested in cooking. Even my husband who is cooking stupid (he would probably burn water LOL) enjoyed this place. For me it brought back memories of working in a kitchen and now my husband is in total agreeance for buying a professional stove when we build a house. I would see an item and tell my husband a funny story about it. The prices are pretty good and they have good brands. My only complaint is you have to buy a dozen dishes at once. I found the perfect set but for a household of two we don't need a dozen of everything! Oh and I wish they sold chopsticks in bulk, but I have amazon for that. If nothing else come walk around and have fun and you'll recognize a lot of items you'd see on the food network. read more

I needed something specific, spoke to customer service, gave manufacturers item number and was told they had 133 in stock of a heavier version. I get to store and the item presented was nothing like what I was told by customer service. Also was reminded that they closed at 5pm (I got there at 4:50). I made a special, out of my way trip for this particular item. I should of asked for a picture of the item before driving the 40+ miles to pick it up. 2 stars. Gentleman salesman was nice to check on a few things, the store was nicely put together. Could of gone without the time warning after wasting my time driving here. read more

This review is about the cooking class and not necessarily the store. Imagine watching Milwaukee James Beard nominated chefs in a cooking contest.....take that Top Chef! The owners and chefs from c1880 and Ardent did an amazing cooking demo. They are good friends and ironically look like they could be related. If you ever do this again, you have to go! The store is open to the public so the pricing I think is a little higher than Restaurant Depot. However, it is very clean and organized unlike other restaurant supply stores. If you are looking for something unusual or industrial this is the place to hit. read more

I called to see if they had a particular item in stock. I talked to Mary in customer service, she went above and beyond to help me. She suggested I come in to check out the quality of the manufacture, before ordering the item. Made an appointment for today. read more

It pays to shop where the chefs do. I shop Boelter for everyday kitchen items as well as items I need for charity/volunteer events. Many of the serving tools and baking items are sold at great price points and the staff is very helpful and friendly to work with. Some of the items are restaurant specific, however they carry a lot of products like Reidel stemware, cast iron cookware and cleaning products that work great anywhere. As other reviews stated, some items are only sold in bulk (large packs, cases, cartons, etc.) but some items are sold by the piece as well. In the backroom area they also have a scratch and dent section for even better values. When I purchase serving items/cartons/baking accessories for charity events, their prices cannot be beat for the large quantity items. This means more for the charity! This is a great place to check out on a Saturday morning/early afternoon if you are interested in foodie culture and you like to cook. They are also offering cooking classes this spring and have information listed on their website. Fun Fact: I purchase most of my stainless steel items here: measuring cups, spoons, spatulas, ladles, etc. The prices are fantastic and the products are well made. read more

Had contact with a boelter employee and I agreed to try another visit to see if I could get the good service i had had in the past. We discussed being under staffed and other issues beyond the companys control. My daughter got a very real apology and I feel the employee wants to make our experience much better. read more

Awesome store to find all of your cooking essentials...as well as things you didn't know you needed. The prices are unbeatable too. Yet the quality of the supplies is good. The only thing you need to watch for is their weekend hours. They are a little short on Saturdays. I did a cooking class with Yelp here and the classroom was a nice space. read more

This place is amazing! I just moved to Milwaukee and happen to drive by. It's a restaurant supply store that is open to the public. They have basically anything you would want for a kitchen. Some it's are only sold in bulk, but there is plenty sold by the piece. The store is layed out beautifully. read more

Boelter SuperStore & Event Center - Exterior of Boelter - Cooking Classes Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

So I can't argue with anything that anyone else has said. You can find things here that you can't find anywhere else - it's a great spot for the general public to access chef/restaurant level cookware. Even as a chef who has access to this stuff via order, I still shop in the store every time I go to pick something up for work. They also have spectacular warehouse sales and you can buy yourself a kegorator and other ridiculousness that you don't really need but totally want. But one of the things that I hate is they have this huge display area of stuff and none of it is well marked with a name or style, none of it has prices and there is never anyone working in the area to help you get that information. This includes all the flatware, all the ceramic tabletop stuff, all the knives - there's just this giant display floor in the middle that is like "look, but don't ever think about attempting to buy." More than once I've found things there I've wanted, written down the small bit of information I can find on a sticker and looked it up to buy online elsewhere. read more

Went there with mkefoodies. As usual, it was a good eve. Store has a huge collection of cook supplies that caters to both restaurants and the general public. Boelter staff ppl were very helpful. I bought a new fry pan for my morning omelet and got advice on which was best for my use. Interestingly, they recommended the least expensive one. I also got a silicone spatula to replace one I bought years ago. I'd been looking for one like this (without success) in every kitchen utensil department for a while. I recommend you stop in and look around even if you don't think you need anything. They have exactly what you didn't know you needed. read more

I love this store! It looks like a Crate & Barrel but is actually a restaurant supply store that's open to the public. I could have spent all my money on cooking supplies but my kitchen isn't big enough. Prices are fair and everything is restaurant quality. read more

Very good customer service knowledgeable employees beautiful store nice wide range of products even for an amateur like me!!!

Great store but the employees made me feel really uncomfortable when I was walking around

This is PORN for people who actually cook ! If your secret to mac n cheese comes out of a box and you trick is an extra envelope of secret powder ......you will hate this place. If you are not afraid of really cooking and from scratch recipes don't intimidate you , this is the place. the staff is knowledgeable and wonderful to work with. read more