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    The Wicked Hop

    3.7 (623 reviews)
    Tue 11:00 am - 2:00 AM (Next day)
    Wed 11:00 am - 2:00 AM (Next day)

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    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Dogs allowed
    Happy hour specials

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    Karsyn R.

    I really enjoy this place in the Third Ward. They have a wide variety of menu items and none of them disappoint. I mostly come here for brunch and I love the salmon BLT, which is on their dinner menu. Their drink menu has something for everyone, with alcohol, mocktail, and THC options. At night they usually have a fun DJ for vibes but their day speakers always have great music. Service is relatively fast, but this place can get busy.

    Michele V.

    Recently went to the Wicked Hop on a beautiful spring day. We sat outside on the patio and enjoyed some drinks while we chatted. Server was super attentive and her attention to detail was great. We ordered the burger special and the Reuben which were both super tasty. Will definitely be coming back again.

    Michael W.

    We were shopping in the area on a long weekend getaway and just stopped in for a bloody and some curds. Let me tell you both were outstanding. The bloodiest weren't overloaded with a delicious tray and were super flavorful with the perfect spice level. On to the curds...the light batter and amazing cheese pull, this is why Wisconsin is talked about when it comes to cheese. Although it was a busy bustling morning our server Shannon D. was on top of everything in the area and extremely attentive. If we are back in the area we would definitely stop back in.

    Rafael H.

    First timers here. Sarah B was our server and she was definitely amazing from start to end. Very attentive and professional. Food and drinks were great during happy hour. Perfect day outside to take your pup out with you. Totally recommend this place if you are looking for some chill patio time with your family and fur babies.

    Italian Spritz & Sunset Mule
    Carla R.

    The Wicked Hop pleasantly surprised me with their dry January menu, it was so good! The Italian spritz was my favorite, tasting just like an Aperol Spritz but it tasted more juicy. I will definitely go back next year to see what on their dry January menu!

    The Bloody Mary & an Old Fashioned
    Amanda V.

    If Wisconsin prides itself on two things -- cheese curds and Bloody Marys -- then The Wicked Hop in Milwaukee's Third Ward absolutely delivers on both. The cheese curds were perfectly golden and gooey, and the Bloody Mary was expertly crafted -- bold, flavorful, and just the right kick. And when those two worlds collide? A Bloody Mary topped with cheese strings -- pure Wisconsin magic! The atmosphere was fun and lively, the service was friendly, and it's the kind of spot that captures exactly what makes Milwaukee's food scene so special. Whether you're a local or just visiting, The Wicked Hop is a must for brunch or a casual weekend stop.

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    Angela P.

    Our server was great but the food was just okay. Went for lunch while out running errands was super excited for something to eat finally and was a bit disappointed! The nachos while they looked huge really was just a pile of toppings, limited chips and what was giving nonfat cheese based on the way the chips pulled apart with only one layer of cheese. We had the cheese sauce on the side our choice which as a beer cheese sauce one of us liked it and the other didn't so probably better we did on the side. I wouldn't recommend these! Also the chicken we added on was just plain grilled chicken no true added flavor. Bit of a bummer but service was good. Also super chilly in the restaurant!!

    French toast with bacon.
    Warren D.

    Date of visit: October 19, 2025 I was meeting up with some friends from high school and they suggested meeting here for drinks and something a little more substantial. I readily agreed as I felt like I hadn't been to The Wicked Hop in about as long as it had been since I had caught up with these fellow Vincent High School graduates! I went with the Fonzarelli French Toast, though to be honest there wasn't really anything that made it Fonzie, or "Happy Days." It was your straightforward french toast with a side of bacon. Not saying it wasn't good, because it was, but the name kind of hyped me up unnecessarily. I did also need to get more syrup--the portion was very generous, but the maple syrup allotment was not. Service was good with the whole team pitching in to help run food, and the little bit of appetizers I had (I Dream of Doughnuts and the cheese curds) were both good as well, so you really can't go wrong with either of those, either!

    Weekend brunch
    Michaela R.

    A staple of Milwaukee brunches, wicked hop does the trick, but doesn't go above and beyond. If you ask around, many will say this is their favorite Bloody Mary in the city. I can agree - in terms of toppings!! But in terms of taste, it doesn't hit too 5. But, a cheese whip topping is elite. Food is fine, service is good, lots of seating for those busy Saturday and Sunday brunch days. They do their own spin on a lunchbox shot, which I love! Indoors can be cramped, the patio is great in the summer.

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    Athena D.

    My second time here and food was just as good as the first time. Great drinks and service. Bloody Mary's are always a fun favorite here

    Kaylie P.

    It was my first time doing their to-go window for drinks and it was a fun experience! We love their cocktails and it was perfect for our walk in the third ward. Delicious mil-mosa and espresso martini! Great bartenders!! We will definitely do it again!

    Kelsey M.

    We sat outside and grabbed lunch and a drink before our flight. Great spot with great food. Service was excellent. Will return!

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    Ophelia M.

    I was headed to a show at the Skylight Music Theater and wanted to grab some dinner prior. There's quite a few eateries on Broadway within walking distance of the theater and The Wicked Hop is one of them. I had never been here so decided to give it a try. Because the show was on Saturday evening, I made reservations and was thankfully able to be seated straight away. The theater is about a five minute walk from The Wicked Hop and after doing some research online and seeing that they mostly specialize in pub fare, I figured giving myself and my dining companion 1.5 hours to dine and then make it to the theater would be plenty of time (and we actually even arrived at the restaurant a few minutes early to be certain). They were busy but not overly so (empty tables, etc) but the service was super laggy. We waited over ten minutes just for our beverages (which were just a soda and a cold brew) and then when she came to deliver them, she forgot the cold brew. I ordered the grilled cheese which comes served with tomato soup and she also forgot that. Soda and waters were never refilled, etc. In the end everything was taking so long when she came to pick up the check, I had to mention that we were in a bit of a rush which thankfully was the one and only time she didn't disappear for 15+ minutes at a time. Turns out, 1.5 hours was almost not enough time. So something to note if you're on a schedule. From a service perspective, it was pretty frustrating. The food itself was good though! As I mentioned, I ordered the grilled cheese and tomato soup with a caesar salad on the side. The grilled cheese dipped in their chunky tomato basil soup was delicious. The salad was crisp and fresh and presented well with an edible flower on the top. The food was a solid 4 stars. The service was 1-2 stars. So, three stars it is.

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    Andre makes the most amazing martinis!!! And he is easy on the eyes . Highly recommend wicked hop for some good cocktails

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    Is there a parking lot, and is there a shuttle to Skylight Music Theater?

    There is metered parking right in front of the bar. There are parking lots in the area with hourly parking as well. Just download the Milwaukee parking meter app and you're golden!

    Kids welcome at wicked hop?

    Yes! They have an upstairs area that's great for dinner for the family! We take our 16year Old there for the wings and burgers at least once a week. Hope that helps

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    Uncle Wolfie's Breakfast Tavern

    Uncle Wolfie's Breakfast Tavern

    4.4
    (508 reviews)
    1.3 mi
    $$

    - delicious food, good service, cozy ambiance - no…read morereservation can be made for brunch - excited to come back for a sweet option Happy to get a seat at this tasty diner! With their rotating menu items and weekly specials, I am definitely coming back after having such a flavorful and fun meal. Waited about an hour on a busy Saturday since one of their locations was closed, but the food was well worth it! I had gotten Wolfie's Patty Melt and it was filling and a great start to our morning. The bread was nice and crisp from the buttered griddle and held everything together perfectly. Inside the crunchy sandwich were 2 seasoned patties and enough gooey cheese to make it rich, but not heavy. To contrast the fatty flavor, there was a slightly tart bacon jam and onions that were truly caramelized. Overall really tasty sandwich with no notes! In the description it says there is a sauce, but I could only taste the onions and jam, so I'm not too sure what it added. The side of fries was ok, but I think some crispy thinner ones would have been better with the sandwich. For my drink, I got a hot Ube Chai. The chai was strong and had a spicy kick to each sip. Already a subtle flavor, the ube was not very strong with the chai mixed in, but still added fun color. The design on top was also very cute and added another dink of sweetness. My girlfriend got the Spamelette for her main and it was pretty pretty and delish. Not too often that you see Spam, but when you see it, trust it earned its spot on a menu! The big chunks of Spam and accouterments gave each bite a pleasant feel and one full of flavor. I was skeptic of the mushrooms at first, but they were seasoned well and added another kind of texture to the meal. I think my favorite toppings were the drizzle of kewpie and the green onions... not sure if it counts as a topping, but the tamari glaze of the spam made it delish. Taste aside, it was also a pretty meal! Pook got a Hot Chocolate for her drink. Nice simple drink for the cold weather. We would have liked to see some more chocolatey flavor, but still a good milky drink for the meal. This drink also had a fun design and nice cream top, yum yum yum. This was such a tasty meal and they have lots of other options that I was debating on getting - I guess we gotta come back! It was a really cold day, but the cozy atmosphere and hot drinks with our food made it a great experience. We had originally planned on going to the Downtown location, but it was closed because of heating problems. I wish there was a bit more uniformity between their menus, especially since the Brewers Hill menu has different items and is smaller, so it feels like there is quite the difference between locations. Going off of that point, I am excited to try their dinner menu when it releases and see how it compares to when we ate Downtown! I am not sure how the places differ, but I felt the food here to be more flavorful than the other location. In addition to the dining area, they had a small shop and coffee area in the back while you waited for your table. It was fun and made time pass faster, but I feel as though that area is also perfect for dining. Maybe there are specific reasons why it isn't, but just a thought. Hope to come back soon!

    Gave Uncle Wolfie's a shot while back home in Milwaukee and it gets the stamp of approval…read more The vibe is calm, honest, and easygoing. They clearly care, but nothing feels forced. Our server was fun to chat with and definitely made the experience a bit more interesting. I stopped in for brunch on a Wednesday around 11am and snagged the last open table. Ordered the Steak & Eggs and was impressed by the value; healthy portion, reasonable price. Perfectly cooked medium rare steak with chimichurri, crispy-runny eggs, and excellent potatoes holding it all together. The food is thoughtfully plated without trying too hard, and the prices feel fair for the quality. Definitely worth checking out if you haven't been. Another lil Milwaukee gem!

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    Tupelo Honey Southern Kitchen & Bar

    Tupelo Honey Southern Kitchen & Bar

    4.1
    (602 reviews)
    0.1 mi
    $$
    Full bar
    Takes reservations

    Environment was lovely, service and food were great…read more The restaurant is light and sunny and decorated with lovely plants everywhere. It's in a great location right off the highway by the Public Market. I was greeted immediately by the bartender and a server very quickly came to seat me and supplied me with menus and water while I waited for my friend. He came back immediately when she got there to greet us and see if we needed anything right away. We ordered margaritas and a few appetizers. Shortly after, we ordered dinners. We had biscuits and fried green tomatoes, and we each ordered a different type of spicy chicken sandwich. We both really liked our food. The Nashville hot chicken sandwich was really good and the biscuits were soo good!! The fried green tomatoes were just so-so, but I don't have much to compare it to. Our margaritas were very tasty. The server was fantastic. He was very friendly and attentive, but not over the top. He asked if we wanted more drinks or dessert. We did get another round of drinks. And he refilled our waters, which I appreciated. I would absolutely recommend this restaurant to friends and will be returning! Thanks for a great experience!

    My recent visit on a Sunday morning was a great send off from a fun Milwaukee weekend. The…read morefarmhouse omelet was excellent-great mix of bacon, crumbled sausage, onions, American cheese. The highlight was the cheese grits on the side, while the parmesan breakfast potatoes that I also sampled were quite good as well. Good unsweetened iced tea, service was solid, and it's a comfortable yet laid back place in a central downtown location.

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    Tupelo Honey Southern Kitchen & Bar
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    Brunch

    3.4
    (556 reviews)
    0.3 mi
    $$

    I went to Brunch It Up with a few friends the other weekend and had an okay experience. They have…read morethe important stuff down - food and drinks were all great! We got the mimosa and Bloody Mary flights. They even flavor their own vodkas in house for the bloody's! Online it said both kinds of flights were included their special if the day, which was BOGO half off, but the staff told us the bloody flights were not included. We ordered a skillet, burrito, and harvest hash. Everything was great and came out quickly! What the restaurant is lacking is in overall aesthetic and cleanliness. It seems unfinished inside, has chipped paint, the canvas on the seats is ripping, and the floors were quite dirty where we were seated. We visited when there was only an hour left of them being open, and the staff made it seem like they were wanting to close up. If some of these items are addressed, this place has potential to be really great!

    We really wanted to Brunch It Up...we love a good brunch place...so much. We left wishing we'd gone…read moresomewhere else. Brunch It Up (possibly in the middle of rebranding to just "Brunch.") is a classic breakfast spot in downtown Milwaukee...we were there on a Sunday morning...high brunch time, and were seated quickly upstairs. The place had an overall run-down vibe to it...scuffed paint on the walls and a general feeling of not quite matching the quality of the upscale brunch spot implied by their modern logo. Menus...I normally don't comment on the menu itself but our table featured no less than 4 different menus...the regular menu, a drink menu, a specials menu and a mimosas menu...choices are wonderful, but the immediate reaction is this is a whole mess of menus on the table, and I don't know what to look at first. It felt haphazard. Let's move on to the coffee...Coffee is an essential part of the brunch experience. Even at a diner, you want it to be strong...the mug it came in was nice, but it was weak coffee. I need coffee to kick my butt, and if you're serving what's close to "browned water" at a breakfast place, you're missing the mark. How about the food? I can't fault them for the generosity of the portions, but will say individual dishes were way too much for my wife and I...we wish smaller portions were available, so so much didn't go to waste. My wife had the Egg and Waffle sandwich with waffle fries. It was fine. I had the Harvest Hash made with egg whites...the eggs were a little overcooked. (Egg whites require a thoughtful touch when cooking them so they are finished white and not browning all over.) There are plenty of fresh tomatoes, mushrooms, and peppers in there (I guess that's the extent of the harvest in Milwaukee) The hashbrowns it all sat on were undercooked. We were excited about the croissant beignets...Available were the regular ones with chocolate or strawberry dipping sauce, and a special with a fruit dipping sauce. They couldn't mix and match sauces, so we got the special. They were okay but a bit over-fried, losing the croissant texture altogether ...I mean, there's nothing wrong with deep-fried dough with sweet things to dip them in, but we do wish they hadn't fried the croissant out of them to give us the unique experience implied by the name. The menu has plenty to choose from...every breakfast savory or sweet thing you could imagine...and on the nicely designed, modern-looking menu at looks like it could be amazing...but everything we got, plus the experience of sitting in a place that felt a little rundown, left us overall disappointed.

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    Egg and Cheese Waffle Sandwich and Waffle Fries
    Egg and Cheese Waffle Sandwich and Waffle Fries
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    Blue's Egg + Bakery

    Blue's Egg + Bakery

    4.5
    (2.1k reviews)
    5.1 mi
    $$

    This was my first visit to Blue's, it's been on my places to try for a couple years. Finally made…read moreit and I was not disappointed. I chose the daily browns... aka, loaded hash browns and added a couple eggs. Every flavor worked. The best hash I've ever had. My gripe is too much good stuff to choose.... So I'll be back.

    Did you know that Blue's Egg serves a fish fry on Fridays during Lent? Until last week I didn't…read moreknow that either. Their website has a popup on the home page saying it comes with fried haddock, potato pancakes, applesauce, and rye bread, but the popup doesn't list the price and it isn't available through the online ordering function. I ended up calling in an order to go, substituting wheat bread for the rye, and also added a piece of lemon ginger coffee cake. The lemon ginger coffee cake tasted fine, but man was it dry. Like Sahara Desert dry. Maybe this was an anomaly and their other baked goods are better, but I'd be hesitant to try them based on this coffee cake. Even though the website says the side is potato pancakes with applesauce, my fish fry came with fries. They ended up being the best part of the meal, which I certainly wasn't expecting. Still, I was disappointed cause I prefer potato pancakes and was given their inclusion as an expectation. The wheat bread itself was ok, but the butter was oddly unsalted. The fish, of which there was three pieces, was battered with a hint of beer, but like the butter for the bread there was no salt to speak of in the batter. As much as I didn't enjoy the unsalted butter for the bread, not having salt in the batter for the fish managed to be more unpleasant. Maybe Blue's Egg should just stick with serving breakfast items instead of adding something temporary that they clearly aren't pros at.

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    Florentine Benedict with pulled ham stuffed hash browns
    Florentine Benedict with pulled ham stuffed hash browns
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    Swingin' Door Exchange

    Swingin' Door Exchange

    4.5
    (1.2k reviews)
    0.2 mi
    $$

    The Swingin' Door Exchange is one of the unassuming places I frequently tell people to get to and…read moretry because the food is some of the best in the Milwaukee area! Consistently busy over the years and for good reason. I've been here a few times and I've never been disappointed with the service or the food. It's a dark, cozy little restaurant bar but with so much character and history. Service is friendly and efficient. I love that the food I've ordered here has always exceeded my expectations with the seasonings and quality of ingredients used. Reasonably priced too! If you don't have a reservation, you may end up waiting for a table in the back area at a high top but it's a great opportunity to enjoy one of their great drinks in the meantime!

    As visitors from out of state, this was the very first restaurant we visited and unfortunately it…read moreleft a terrible first impression. We quite literally came here straight from the airport. To make matters worse, we had not eaten anything substantial all day and had actually looked this restaurant up weeks before our trip while researching places to eat the infamous Wisconsin fish fry, so we were really looking forward to the experience. The experience started off poorly when our party was essentially scolded by the hostess for sitting at a table that apparently needed to be cleaned for the wait list. To make matters worse, the busser laughed and joked that we were "in trouble," to which I could only respond, "Sounds like it." Not exactly the welcoming atmosphere you'd hope for as a first time visitor. The fish fry was decent our tab came out to $150 for 5 people, but the service was absolutely subpar and our tip reflected that. We also had to send back two drink glasses because they were dirty one still had lipstick on it, and another had food stuck to the inside of the glass. Overall, this was a very disappointing dining experience. Between the unprofessional treatment, lackluster service, and cleanliness issues, I would not recommend stopping here. There are plenty of other restaurants worth trying instead.

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    Hometown old school bar and restaurant. Has a Cheers feel to it
    Hometown old school bar and restaurant. Has a Cheers feel to it
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    Historic Mackie Building, once the site of the Grain Exchange. Swingin Door is bottom right

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