Stopped at the 8th annual Christkindlmarkt at the West Allis Farmers Market and had a wonderful…read moretime! This traditional European-style Christmas market features over 60 vendors, including artisan crafts, handmade gifts, and Wisconsin specialty foods. There were so many unique items to browse, from ornaments and décor to homemade treats. The food and drink options were fantastic -- local food trucks like EZ Tiki, Flip's Mini Donuts, Tots on the Street, and Milwaukee Pretzel Company, plus local beer, made it easy to snack while walking. The weather was decent, which made strolling through the market enjoyable, though it was definitely busy with lots of holiday shoppers. Live music and festive decorations added to the cheerful atmosphere. Parking was convenient with several nearby lots, and the layout made it easy to explore despite the crowds. A fun, lively holiday event -- perfect for shopping, enjoying seasonal treats, and getting into the Christmas spirit!

PIf you have never been to this market I highly recommend checking it out during the week. There's…read moreplenty of parking on Tuesdays and Thursdays. If you are looking to spend less, but don't want to sacrifice quality check this space out. The produce is the best! The farmers are friendly and helpful. This is how I do the majority of my food shopping during the warmer seasons. *** Bring cash if you can and please remember that there are other people around so be mindful of others as well. :)

My friend took me to check out this supermarket on the otherside of town. Located in a commercial…read morearea with a big parking lot. We walked in the grocery side, it was huge. So many different vegetables and fruits, prices were lower than other grocery stores. Towards the back is the meat and dairy, rows of grocery aisles of Hispanic and American food. Opposite from the vegetables is the hot deli and cold food. So many to choose from, there's someone behind the counter and there's also self service, just grab a box and choose whatever you want. They will weigh it. The cash register is in the front, over 10 cashiers available. There were many people shopping, busy, but not crowded. Store is big and clean.

This Cermak has a great selection of almost everything you can think of. The fresh produce section…read moreis massive and truly international. All the aisles are labeled by nationality. The bakery, freezer and deli areas also impress with their huge assortment. Service can be a little hit or miss and price labeling can be frustrating, but this is a fun place to shop for international foods. This location is nicer, bigger and better organized than the other and more varied in cuisines.

I love that I have this store on the near north side because I would drive to the27 st location. As…read morea young whipper snapper before I became a foodie I had no experience of food culture in the world and ethnic food stores wasn't a common thing in my growing up. Anyone who follows me knows I'm a BBQ hound all over the country and I never do pulled pork because it doesn't interest me but Mexican carnitas on the other hand is something I have to always get. The store is pretty much the same as the 27 st location with the ice cream shop, meat, deli, produce, western union thing, hot table, dine in seating etc etc. The meat prices in the weekly ad seem very reasonable. The carnitas is my only reason to stop over and compared to other Mexican stores it isn't in a swimming pool of lard at this location and are on the dry side which I prefer over a pool of lard but I like them as they are. The hot table is way more than Mexican with a variety of items including pizza puffs etc etc. The cashier was friendly and greeted me with a good morning. Now that I have two Mexican food stores in the area I'm going to see who has the best carnitas.

Monterrey Market in West Allis opened a little over a month ago in the old Walmart Marketplace…read more We're talking FRESH produce, a Latin-inspired bakery, full-service taqueria, juice bar, butcher, and more! An ice cream shop is coming soon! It's a very large grocery store with so many fun options! Can't wait to return to try the ice cream and other fresh foods from the taqueria!

Fantastic grocery store with a huge variety and quantity of delicious food - from fresh produce…read more(and deals), to live seafood, Asian sauces, curry pastes, sweets, to frozen dumplings and kimbap! They have a food court with Chinese dishes (I noticed they have a vegetarian eggplant tofu dish), sushi and onigiri, and more. I ordered a mango pomelo drink on my way out as 0% sweet and did not realize it included popping boba and jellies. Excited to return - next time I will order a more basic tea and try their food court!

Food is decent and convenient. Better than driving down to chicago if you're looking for something…read moreacceptable. They usually have a deal every week and I've definitely come more often over the last few months. Service is extremely slow if you order online. Just order at the kiosk or in person for faster service.

Seriously, it's like walking into another country!…read more Pan-Asian Supermarket is an experience all on its own. The variety of unique fruits, roots, vegetables, spices, and seafood is incredible. And when I say seafood, I mean it feels like walking into an actual fish market! I'm standing there thinking, Who eats eel? And then wondering, How exactly do you cook a jellyfish head?! And don't even get me started on the Balut egg... WHO is eating that?! But putting my adventurous-food questions aside, this is absolutely the place to come for all your stir-fry, curry, and ramen needs. They have an amazing selection of vegetables, sauces, oils, noodles, and rice--including plenty of options in bulk. The food court looked AMAZING, and whatever you do, DO NOT skip the bakery! The baked goods were soooo good. Whether you're looking for something familiar or want to venture way outside your comfort zone, this place has it all. We'll definitely be adding Pan-Asian Supermarket to our regular store rotation!

Asian grocery stores are my "happy place." When I lived in Texas I had no less than 4 Asian grocery…read morestores within a 2 miles radius of my home (if that). H Mart was my favorite, followed by Ranch 99. Unfortunately, here in Wisconsin, I have to now drive nearly 10 miles to get to the closest Asian market! So when I heard Pan Asian was opening in my area (2-3 years ago), I literally marked my calendar for opening day. I'm so happy they're a part of the community now! First off, today, LOUIS deserves a big gold star (if not a raise, hint hint, management, lol). Not only did he stop what he was doing, but walked me over to what I was looking for. TWICE. No eye-rolling, no exasperated sighs - nope, he just said "sure, it's right over here..." THAT kind of customer support alone goes MILES for those who are new or unfamiliar with a place (as I was), and makes me want to return again soon! Like many Asian stores, Pan Asian had elements of "chaos" throughout the store - they were doing lots of stocking when I was there (mid-afternoon on a Wednesday), and the music was a bit too loud (Note to management: background music is supposed to be just that - in the background, quiet and atmospheric - not a dance club). As at other stores, Pan Asian needs to keep tabs on their price tags - many were missing, or the product above the price tag was NOT the product on the tag, or 2 different but similar products by the same brand with only one price tag made shopping a bit frustrating. But as I always do, I'll have a short list of 3-5 items, and end up leaving with a cartful. ‍ For me it's easy to spend a solid hour or more there, just oooh-ing and ahhh-ing over all the exotic items, the live fish, the interesting kitchen goods (even if I can't read 99% of the labels). I always try to leave with something new to me; today, it was pickled plums (I've started making sushi and onigiri at home, and heard pickled plums were a Japanese favorite with onigiri). They're awesome, but very salty, indeed. Their produce section is large, amazing, and FRESH. Hard to choose what to get from that section, as well as their bountiful flavorings, sauces, Speaking of, I was thrilled to find that the store also has an incredible sushi selection and yes, even onigiri too (though TBT the price was a bit steeper than I hoped, and I could not find any onigiri molds in their hard goods section). I must admit that several items I looked at throughout the store seemed rather pricey - not sure if that a tariffs thing, or an import thing - so I will stick with Woodman's for my "regular" shopping, while supplementing with more of the fun Asian items I find at Pan Asian!

Aldi is Aldi! Innovative chain. Little disappointed they were out of stock of croissants. But got…read moreeverything else I was looking for and can't beat a bag of apples for what?1.95! I thought it was funny that the store is small enough that the security guard could pronounce an announcement that the store was closing in 15 minutes- I would have thought there'd be an intercom system but then again I don't recall ever hearing one. The girl who handled the checkout was efficient and pleasant. Used the bathroom today, definitely needs some attention. It smelled bad, like urine, and there were black shoe prints all over the floor in the women's bathroom.

As far as Aldi, this is pretty standard. It's not large or part organized. But the rude sulking…read morelifeless cashier was awful. Didn't even look at us. I asked her a simple question about traffic at that location during Brewers games. She looked at me like I was speaking a different language. Robotically scanned our order. If you don't like people, find a different job. I disliked the energy from that cashier so much, I will go to a different Aldi location from now on. I have never been back.

I a basic Peanut Butter & Strawberry Jelly Sandwich (I even like Uncrustables)…read more BUUUUT this little shop in Milwaukee is a GAME CHANGER! Fresh made Amish Peanut Butter, Jelly & Jams....I can't contain myself right now! I now have had the absolute BEST PB&J with a cold glass of milk and fresh cut strawberries on toasted wheat bread..... Customer service was delightful and the seating area is clean. Cute little shop! You can order directly from their website- trust me, you will enjoy every bit! https://www.thepbjdeli.com/

We were going to stop at another sandwich spot after we went to the West Allis farmers but saw it…read moreon the way and it sounded delicious. Just looking at the menu our mouth was watering. You walk in and it's the cutest sandwich shop as they have old metal lunch boxes hanging throughout and such a fun menu board on the wall. Not only do they sell sandwiches they sell peanut butter and different jams with fun flavors like guava, dandelion and more! I got the Strawberry Lovers on panini and it was amazing. I can't wait to go back again. They make all their jams and peanut butter and it was so fresh. Also I have to talk about how amazing the guest service was. We came in about 20 minutes prior to close and decided to get it to go because we didn't want to be those people. However, when they gave us our sandwiches they said it was fine to eat in and really no trouble at all. We still ended up taking it to go but I feel like most establishments wouldn't offer that. Overall this is amazing place and I can't wait to come back.

Walking into Ultimate Confections feels like stepping back in time. The shop has such a charming…read morefeel and is filled with homemade treats and sweets. It's the perfect place to pick up a candy gift or to treat yourself. The real magic is at the counter, they have homemade chocolate-dipped fruit, pretzel rods, licorice, turtles, sea salt caramels, and many other treats. They even have an ice cream case! The staff is always helpful too. When I stopped in they were running a special on their chocolate-covered strawberries, and of course I couldn't resist. They were fresh and delicious! Ultimate Confections is always worth a visit.

I've only recently started coming to Ultimate Confections but it's quickly becoming a favorite…read moreplace for my chocolate addiction. Different holidays mean different goodies. Easter is one of my favorite with their different flavored filled eggs but I'm not sure there isn't anything in here I wouldn't love to take home with me any time of year. It's a feast for the eyes the second you walk in with both the chocolates galore and the seasonal decor plus combined with the aroma of chocolate, it's the perfect little store. Small selection of non-chocolates available as well (and where I discovered freeze dried candy) but chocolate is where they definitely excel. The staff here is always friendly and helpful too. If you're a chocolate fan and in the Tosa area, a stop into Ultimate Confections is worth your time.

Catero's is a classic old-school Milwaukee Italian restaurant serving up good pizza. The thin,…read morecrispy Milwaukee-style crust is cooked perfectly with browned cheese around the edges with a flavorful sauce. The cheese bread was loaded with cheese, hot, fresh, and delicious. I stopped in for carryout, and the woman at the counter was very friendly. Keep in mind they're cash or check only. This is mentioned when calling to place an order and there is signage posted too. If you're looking for classic Milwaukee pizza, Catero's is worth checking out.

The only good thing was the thin crust that was nice and crispy. All downhill from there. The…read moretoilet had not been cleaned in a long time which says a lot about the potential cleanliness of the kitchen. The photo I posted hangs outside the bathroom which you can judge for yourself how welcoming that is. It actually matched the waitress who was also very unwelcoming and completely ignored me when I waited at the window to pay because she was too busy on her phone. Unexpected from someone of her generation. There is a reason this place was not busy at 7 pm at the end of a long week. Don't waste your money or time.

Small, but has most of what you need. Like for example, the produce is all in one cooler, but it…read morehad all the herbs and greens you need for your southeast Asian dishes. Staff was super friendly and knowledgeable, and that's not just the little grandkid that gave me a hug as I entered. Plenty of parking, and it's in a good spot to combine a trip with El Rey. Check them out, I know i'll be back.