I was excited to visit, I have lived here all my life and never visited. We Loved the decor and…read morestyle it is fabulous. I got some beef hot sticks and they were just the right amount of spicy. Also bought some Genoa salami that is out of this world. You can send gift boxes all over the world from this location. If you're downtown this is so worth the trip. Everybody working there were fun and lively. Glad we visited.

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.

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 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.

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 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.

We stopped here because we were early for our dinner reservation and heard great things about it…read more It was everything that we had hoped it would be. They were celebrating Firkin Fridays with grill outs from South America. We had a drink and an IPA, some grilled pork belly - which was AMAZING, and chicken wings that were just as great and sat outside, enjoying our beverages and appetizers. I wish I had a cooler in my car and I would have gotten some meat for home, but alas, we did not. So the next time we go, I am bringing along a cooler for some amazing farm to table meat and groceries. I strongly suggest you show up for your reservation to La Merenda early and enjoy the what treasures the market has to offer :)

Great place. The lamb I bought was perfection. Would be cool if they sold broth!…read more I will return!!

Seems like a quintessential Wisconsin place to be, a cheese bar paired with your favorite wine or…read morecocktail. This place is pretty neat! It'll turn you into a cheese connoisseur if you're not already one. I fell in love with Gouda cheese as soon as I took a bite. We tried a classic cheese flight board and red wine only flight to pair with the different types of cheese. They made it into a gluten free spread so we had four types of cheese in lieu of the seasoned dried meat and gluten free crackers. The place is inviting, has nice decorations, great for going on a date or a casual catch up with your bestie. The staff was very knowledgeable and helpful. They knew so much about wine and cheese, I would want a whole Documentary on cheese. You can also purchase cheese and other goodies to go! Come on Thursdays, they have a discount on cheese boards!

Date of visit: March 28, 2026…read more This was our second stop on a birthday date night and was a lovely little find! While the menu is limited and not cheap, staff were very friendly and walked us through everything before we selected a couple of things to try. Pretty much all of the cheeses and accoutrements were fantastic! One of the cheese on our plate was the espresso version of Bellavitano, which happens to be one of my favorites, so that was a nice little bonus for me. In addition to the board, we also went with the ricotta bites, which featured one sweet and one savory option, both of which we also really liked. The shop is cozy and if this was somewhere that I lived walking distance from, I could totally see myself coming here fairly regularly and having a little cheese and ambiance. During our time there we saw both couples on dates and old friends gathering for a drink and a nosh, all of which I found just wonderful. Really the only thing keeping this from a five star review was that the side items, such as the crackers were not plentiful enough for the cheese. I know that ratio can be hard to nail but it was not quite on the mark here, unfortunately. However, that would not be enough to prevent me from returning!

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!

What a wonderful little spot, hidden away in the middle of Milwaukee Public Market. West Allis…read moreoffers a great range of cheese- and meat-based food and drinks, with the best range of Bloody Mary cocktails I've ever seen. The order line moved fast, but the pick up line was very chaotic and hard to find a spot to wait without getting swept away in the crowds passing by. But it was worth the wait - would definitely return.

Everyone always forgets about the Klement's outlet store. They have limited hours during the week…read morebut for any major party this is the place to hit. Their pricing is much better than at retail but the selection is a little limited. However, if you want the standard brats, hot dogs, beef sticks, etc you need to stop here. Twice a year they have a big blow-out sale on a Saturday. They are recently under new ownership but they still had the sale in fall. Klement's produces many private label products. At the sale you can pick up a pound of sausage for a buck and there are many other deals. Plan to wait in line but you can walk out with a full cart of meat for under $40!

Today was the clearance sale. We arrived a little after 8 and the line was around the building 3…read more1/2 hours later we were out with our hall. The beef sticks were all sold out by the time we got up there but we still left with 30 lbs of meat. You also got a $5.00 off voucher if you gave three cans to Feeding America. Only one voucher per order was allowed. They had hot dogs, brats, and water for sale outside but it was cash only. Line skippers also got an ear full.