Fun spot for good food and drinks in an admittedly crowded Milwaukee staple (or so I'm told). I'm not gonna make it a victim of its own success just because it's super crowded and the parking lot is a stressful experience! Its heavy attended volume is well deserved; lots of interesting stalls line the ground floor, from coffee and candy to bbq and Thai. I wouldn't say it could replace regular grocery shopping; it's more like a fancy spot to shop for artisan goods like cured meats, sweet treats, baked goods, and other accoutrement. Plenty of seating on the open second floor (also a good spot to take photos of the market) if you want to eat there; otherwise grab some delicious food to go and enjoy the surrounding neighborhood! read more

We visited the Milwaukee Public Market while in town and found it to be just okay. The market was extremely busy, which made it difficult to comfortably browse the different vendors. Compared to other public markets we've visited, it felt much smaller, with roughly 30 or so vendors and food stalls to explore. Parking was also a hassle and added to the frustration of the visit. Once inside, one thing that stood out was how often we were reminded that the market would be closing soon. While we understood the closing time and weren't trying to stay past it, multiple reminders from different vendors made us feel a bit rushed as we looked around. There were some interesting food and shopping options, and it's worth a quick stop if you're already in the area. However, based on our experience, it didn't quite live up to the hype and wasn't as impressive as other public markets we've visited. read more

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Took a nice stroll around Milwaukee Public Market after dinner and this place did not disappoint. 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. read more

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1st time if actually going to the Public Market. I was able to get some cheese curds because that's a must if you're going to the cheese state . My coworker got this amazing Bloody Mary with the works for 13$ (such a great deal!) This food hall has many things to offer from seafood to sweet treats you can't go wrong. I hope to come back another time and try the seafood I was told its pretty yummy. read more

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This is an absolutely beautiful market and I come here whenever I am in town. It has an eclectic selection of stalls, absolutely something for everyone. I have never been here when it isn't busy, but it is easy to get through and is very clean. I always find something new every time I am here and it is fun to come with a group to try all the different kinds of foods. Also, I always hit up the Spice House and come home with a new, weird blend that I ration until I come again. Try the Vulcan Fire Salt! read more

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Was recommended this place by our uber driver. There is a variety of food items to purchase. Variety of drinks, pastries, cheese, seafood, and food items. We went to David Alan Alan's Smokehouse and Saloon MKE. We both got the smoked brisket sandwich. The brisket was tender and the sides were yummy (Mac & cheese and potato salad). Each food business has stools to eat their food there but there is also seating upstairs and outside. read more

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Milwaukee Public Market is basically what happens when a city turns food FOMO all under one roof. Every vendor is screaming try me and if they're not, they mean it! You can for a salad, you leave 3,000 calories deep. I landed on a falafel salad and cookies, which felt responsible for approximately six minutes before the cookies showed up. The market has been one of Milwaukee's favorite food destinations for years, and after one lap around the place you'll understand why. It's impossible to leave without seeing at least three things you wish you'd ordered instead. read more

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Great selection of local eateries all under one roof. Expect longer lines at weekends - it gets so busy that it's hard to navigate. Lots of kids running around which didn't help much! Good food and drinks, and well worth a visit for a quick and cheap bite to eat. read more

This is such a great place to come to when visiting Milwaukee. Such different kind of restaurants inside from dessert to seafood to BBQ, you will definitely find something you like here to eat! They have merchandise you can buy from different merchants too like Milwaukee gear, abundance of different spices, flowers, and wine!! read more

There were so many options! We actually ended up going here twice. The first day we ordered a dessert - salted caramel brookie. The second day we ordered empanadas from La masa. They were both delicious! Also, there were plenty of seats around for people to sit and enjoy. So many options. read more

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The Milwaukee Public Market is my favorite. So many great vendors inside - there will be something for everyone. It's also very clean which I appreciate. There is seating available upstairs and outside. I've never had any issue with service at any vendors or do I feel any are overpriced. I love the ties to Wisconsin and MKE and it's definitely a must stop if I'm the city. There are shops, restaurants, bars, grocery, and candy, etc available in the market. read more

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Fun atmosphere, however, a lot of places smooshed into a small place. It's pretty overpriced, so you are definitely paying for the atmosphere. There is a good selection of places to eat and a few stores around the place. We went up to one place and the staff was pretty rude so we ended up leaving. That it is nice to see a lot of small businesses. There, definitely would recommend it to out-of-towners for the experience! read more

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My mil was visiting from Utah and I thought it would be fun to take her there. I was right, she loved it . We snacked and shopped. You just have to love the purveyors and their courteous attitudes. Purchased a lot of cheese, avocado, empanadas, paninis and some chocolates and cookies. Got a lot of steps in to combat the calories we had eaten! Overall great selections and prices on everything we ate/took to share. We stopped for oil and vinegar on our way out and headed home with all of our goodies read more

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We found metered parking on the corner & came for lunch. The small public market is packed with delicious. The most beautiful food, even the produce was gorgeous here. This has been ranked one of the best food holds in the country and now I understand why. This is truly food porn!!! This is Milwaukee's iconic food & event destination filled with unique, high quality selections of artisan & ethnic products, and freshly-made prepared foods. We were able to eat in the Market's second floor Palm Garden & take some purchases home. Parking is available nearby & hours are 10 AM until 8 PM daily closing at 6 on Sundays. Cookies, coffee, sausages, flowers, olive oil, beer, spices, fish, seafood, produce ... look pristine. Thai, Greek, Mexican .. cuisines were presented beautifully. The Market also showcases cooking classes featuring instructors ranging from our own vendors & local chefs to nationally known cookbook authors. read more

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What a great spot in the heart of Milwaukee (actually, I don't know where it is in reference to the heart but it seems close to the downtown). Anyway, such a cool take on the "food halls" in so many other cities. It literally has something for everyone, plus actual shops to buy things like fresh produce, cheese, and flowers. Nothing was a chain, all businesses seem to be local, which is awesome. A great spot to grab some Milwaukee items. I loved walking around! read more

Milwaukee Public Market is an iconic destination in Milwaukee. I had to visit it during my first time in Milwaukee. I visited markets in various cities, and this one particularly blew me away. It was so modern, clean, and the vendors were fantastic! Market Layout: The market has an open layout. Instead of stands, each vendor has more of store fronts. There's a good mix of sit-down and takeaway places. The market has two levels, but is well laid out so you don't have to wander. Vendors: Here you'll find spices, cheese, bakery, candy, Mexican food, wine, flowers, fish, and more. Like a true tourist, I only shopped for cheese. I'd venture out to support more vendors, but I had to fly back home next morning. And so, I found myself at the West Allis Cheese & Sausage Shoppe! I purchased an embarrassing amount of cheese and also cheese curds. Cheese curds were heavenly. What I especially loved about his vendor is that I could ask which cheese would travel best and how to transport it. I also asked about most popular cheeses. I was incredibly happy with my purchases. Everyone in my family ate charcuterie for weeks. They were not complaining. Events: Milwaukee Public Market hosts Night Market during summer and early fall. It's a fun outdoor occasion with vendors, music, and fun. There are other events published on their site. If you're a tourist in Milwaukee, check out nearby sights. This area is very walkable. Milwaukee RiverWalk is a short walk away. So are a few hotels. I highly recommend visiting this market. And the cheese curds - so good, try them! read more

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The public market is a great place to spend a day in Milwaukee. So many wonderful vendors. I love the fish company for oysters and the best margaritas in town. The west allis cheese and sausage shoppe is great for frozen drinks and bloody Mary's, and I love their beef Jerky!! I love the wine bar in the winter. So many choices of places to eat, drink, snack, etc. Friendly staff at every corner! read more

A nice spot along the river walk. We bought our Wisconsin cheese from here. They have plenty of restaurants and food places here. It's easy to navigate around, and staff we encountered were nice and helpful. read more

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Came here when I was going to a Packers game from Southern California. Stoped at the bar that across from the deli store and the bartender was super nice and friendly. They noticed we were in our Packers gear and asked if we were from around the area. Once we told the bartender we are from California she suggested we get the bloody Mary. It's a game day tradition to have a bloody Mary and beer on the side during game days. It was loaded and tasted great. read more

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I love this place. There are so many options to choose from. The Fish market is exceptional and the vibes are also great. They often have live music and other events in the market hall. Its pretty expensive for most places in here, but the food is worth the price I my opinion. I also recommend the empanada spot! read more

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Love this Market! It has a great selection of food: seafood, tacos, salads, falafel, so many great items. Also, it has dessert places and a small shop for gifts. They (different businesses) provide great service, and the items can vary on price but many of the things here taste so good such as C. Adam's bakery, and the West Allis Cheese shop, it's worth it!! read more

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Love the Milwaukee Public Market! We always find something fun to try, and have attended several events upstairs. The Spice House is our go-to for spices, Forage Kitchen is always a great choice, we love all of the sweet treats available, so many local foods florals and gift items. We haven't even tried all of the vendors yet! I love the outdoor seating when the weather cooperates, and the upstairs area for when you prefer to sit indoors and soak in the vibes. The parking lot is a nice option, and there is street or other lot parking within a short distance. You can hop on The Hop right nearby, too! read more

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I went for the second time yesterday. If you are a foodie or love local food, products of any kind this is for you! Right downtown and has its own giant parking lot. But be warned the place is busy even on a Tuesday at 2 PM. You need to be patient with finding parking but once you are in, it is a fabulous place. Cheeses, olives, olive oil, wine, meat, restaurants, etc!! I could never Rave enough about this place! Fresh food delicacies of every kind. This place will never get old for me and I can't wait to go again. read more

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This is an easy to get to place, with a variety of options to choose from to eatl they even have several purveyors inside, to buy ingredients to take home to prepare. The whole space was clean, and each restaurant or bakery we went to was friendly. There are multiple places to choose from to sit down to eat. There are all sorts of price ranges to choose from, making it a convent stop for a picky crew. read more

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Plenty of food options from seafood to confectionery. There is also plenty to seating upstairs, fairly clean bathroom, at least I see it being cleaned during busy hours. There is paid parking next to it. read more

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A great stop on our Milwaukee trip. Definitely worth a visit if you have a group of people with different 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. read more

Wide selection of food to eat there or to go. We went to get lobster rolls at the St. Paul Fish Company. Their lobster rolls are the best in Wisconsin. The lobster roll comes with fries and it cost $1 to add a pop (no free refills). Pop is one size. I would call it a medium pop. It is a little wait when they are busy since, they are made to order. Check out person did not have many words but, was friendly(ish). read more

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This place is like a buffet of reasturant/ shops. I love that you can go here, and everybody get something they love. My personal favorite is the stone oven pizza/Burger joint! This place is definitely affordable as well. There Everything here! Coffee Shop, Mexican place, Seafood(live lobsters ) there's a bakery, candy shop, Indian food. Smoothies. Vegan/vegetarian and diet options. And the second floor and outdoor seating is just so charming and colorful! read more

Delightful attraction in downtown Milwaukee. It was very full on the weekend we visited, and for good reason. Lots of vendors selling various items to eat that all looked delicious. It was a very good use of a couple of hours and we ended up buying so cheese and having lunch at the St. Paul fish Company. A very good stop. read more

I've had this place on my to do list for a very long time . It reminded me of pike place market in Seattle but smaller. I enjoyed the options they had to offer . It was very clean and I will visit again if I'm in the area . Service was great , options were affordable, read more

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I enjoyed visiting the Public Market on my visit to Milwaukee. It had a diverse selection of different restaurants, bakeries, and shops. There are coffee shops, bakeries, seafood counters, sausages, cheeses, jerkies, souvenirs, spices, etc. If you've ever been to Atlanta, it reminded me of Ponce City Market. The Public Market was clean and not too crowded. We tried a mango habanero sausage with fries from one of the delis. The worker was friendly. As far as taste, the sausage was a bit too spicy that it overwhelmed the flavor of the sausage and mango, but the fries and sauces were great. There was not one fry leftover. I liked that there was seating upstairs. The seating was plenty and it had a nice view of the street. I think if this is your first time in Milwaukee, this is a decent itinerary item to put on your list. The Public Market does seem touristy but it's not excessively overpriced and you have a selection of different places to check out. read more

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The Public Market was the highlight of my trip to Milwaukee. The market is absolutely massive with so much to do. My friend and I did a wine tasting and had such a good time. There are so many restaurants and shops where you can easily be here for a couple hours. They have a large variety of food stands so there is something for everyone. What stood out to me was the massive Bloody Mary drinks. It had a whole charcuterie bars on it with veggies, cheese curds and meat. It could easily be a meal in itself. I will gladly come back to the Public Market read more

Loved the Milwaukee public market highly recommend getting a bloody Mary and fried green tomato sandwich We look forward to coming back again in the future read more

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This is a must stop for anyone visiting Milwaukee! It's a fun place to grab lunch, walk around, and grab some souvenirs! They have a seafood restaurant, vegan friendly options, an awesome spice shop, small food shops for meats and cheeses, and so much more. Upstairs there is also a public seating area to sit and chat and eat anything from the market. read more

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Nice market if your group wants to eat various type of food. Market was bustling on a mid March Thursday morning. Surprising. Lots of choices and some vendors you can buy product from. read more

What a great location with a little something for everyone From Mexican to seafood to an all vegan restaurant this is the place to hang out and eat good food Great wine bar and a few other places to pick up some delicious coffee and spices read more

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Definitely a lot of food options. I ordered clam chowder and man that was sooo good. It was a decent portion and I tasted clams throughout. It was quick and easy to grab since it was a long wait for a table and I was pressed for time to catch my flight home. I also ordered some Philly rolls at the sushi restaurant. I definitely would have ordered from other places had I had time to eat there. I'll do that next time I'm in town. I hate paying the park places, especially to shop and eat, but that's just me. Food prices were decent and food was really good. The place gets packed and it's not easy to get through there but I guess that is part of the charm. read more

If you are visiting from MN, know that this is comparible to the former Keg and Case when it was in full commission. The MKE market has all fresh items including sea food, meat and cheese, baked goods, spices, the classic Spotted Cow beer on tap and some other fun and unique spots including "Aladdin" which serves the popular Dubai chocolate over strawberries. On this particular visit we were doing a grab and go trip but I would recommend planning a full meal here if you have the time as there are varying cuisines to comb through such as Mexican and seafood. In addition, the cherry on top is the coffee shop which ties it all together. The value is pretty on par to other markets and the reason I am rating 4 stars is because I had imagined this would be a larger market. Enjoy! read more

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The Milwaukee Public Market may seem like a tourist trap to some but that's now exactly how I see it. I'm a local and I enjoy going there weekly for lunch, catching up with friends, shopping, or to try some wine. The market has a lot to offer and I enjoy sitting at the tables outside in the summer. It can get really crowded inside and you may feel like a sardine at times, so I would recommend going early morning when they open and definitely not during the lunch hour. read more

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A smaller version of Reading market in Philly. A little more manageable. Bottom floor has all kinds of restaurants and shops from boutique candy, mini grocery, butchers to seafood and affordable middle eastern food. There is something for everyone. Love that the top floor is dedicated seating and there is even a play area for kids. read more

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