Pavlovian response (read: classical conditioning)…read more "Classical conditioning (also Pavlovian conditioning or respondent conditioning) is a form of learning in which the conditioned stimulus or CS, comes to signal the occurrence of a second stimulus, the unconditioned stimulus or US. (A stimulus is a factor that causes a response in an organism.) The conditioned response is the learned response to the previously neutral stimulus.[1] The US is usually a biologically significant stimulus such as food or pain that elicits a response from the start; this is called the unconditioned response or UR. The CS usually produces no particular response at first, but after conditioning it elicits the conditioned response or CR. Classical conditioning differs from operant or instrumental conditioning, in which behavior emitted by the subject is strengthened or weakened by its consequences (i.e. reward or punishment).[2]" Enter, Pacific Wraps. My CS? Hearing someone utter the words "Pacific Wraps." Someone alluding to "that wrap place in the union." Anything comparable. My US? Uncontrollable salivation. Let's back up the proverbial bus here to provide a bit of context for a place which many Milwaukeeans over the age of 23 may not know about. Pacific Wraps = wrap joint in the UWM Union food court. There's really nothing special about it, I assure you... though they have lots of options and some are healthy/inventive or whatever. Use your Panther Card if you're like 20 and mommy and daddy load it for you, or pay something like six or seven bucks for any of their myriad wrap choices: Thai Chicken, Chili-Hummus, the Firecracker, Mandarin Chicken Salad, Korean, Vegan Falafel... I could go on, but I'll stop with the mention of THE MONTEREY. I am a disgusting human because I loved and still love the Monterey wrap from Pacific Wraps. I am even more disgusting because sometimes I would sub in CRISPY (read: fried) chicken instead of the grilled. Let's talk about how perfectly pedestrian this piece is regardless: chicken, cheddar, bacon, rice, and ranch all wrapped up together in a delicious, delicious gut-bomb of a thing. You wouldn't think something so plain and so fast-food-esque could be so delicious, would you? You're wrong, though. I was thrilled, however, to learn the other evening over drinks and bites post-Brew City Bash II that both my Yelp-tern Jess S and elite extraordinaire Shane H share in my secret Monterey/Pacific Wraps shame. I am alone no longer! I am not a secret disgusting monster! Shane went on to inform me that, sometimes, Pacific Wraps runs an AVOCADO MONTEREY special. Shane. I may or may not head to Pacific Wraps today and battle the throngs of 19-year olds. I'm almost ten years older than them now, and IDGAF about being in the student union anymore. Wait. Graduation was Sunday, right? Is PW even open? Do they close for the summer and I just wrote this review? TRAGEDY.

Here lemme "wrap" at ya folks for a bit…read more.. I deem Pacific Wraps to be the best food purveyor in the UWM Union. There's so much variety, as far as meat, no meat, gluten-free, spicy, mild, rice, no rice, etc. You really CAN have it all! The crew that works here obviously changes a lot since it is staffed by students, but they generally are pretty good at what they're doing. If they are out of a particular item, they are very good at suggesting alternatives. Sometimes you get one worker who just really, really, has no idea how to wrap a wrap. It is unfortunate and sometimes messy, but you know what? It still tastes the same! Eat it and go about your day! I recommend the Monterrey (rice, grilled chicken, bacon, ranch)! It's heaven in a cylinder!

The service was great. Very quick and the workers seemed to really care about the food they made…read more The food itself was quite good. We ordered the chicken shawarma and beef Kafta plates. The hummus paired very well with everything. Ambiance is clean. Located in a food court with 2 other restaurants. Very good!

Went here for the first time based on reviews. Father/daughter running the place were nice…read more Aside from that, got the mixed grill and the various kebaobs/meat was very dry and not flavorful or they dried the flavor out, either way was borderline bad. The rice was very average and hummus so-so. I eat this type of food every week back home and this just wasnt good at all. I didnt try the shawarma and wonder if its better but as far as my plate goes it was bad.

Absolutely loved this restaurant! 10/10 quality service, friendly and attentive wait staff,…read moreabsolutely delicious food upon arrival. We came with a big appetite and left with happy bellies. It's quaint and has local vibes with photos and being right on north Ave. we hope to be back, we are not local but totally glad we stopped for some local tosa cuisine!

Date of visit: September 16, 2025…read more This was near some friends and they raved about the food--especially the breakfast items, which they serve all day. I should have listened to them because I went with more of a lunch/dinner type item and it wasn't made the way I asked for it. My husband also went lunch/dinner and also did not get what he asked for. Staff was frustrated and apologetic, but I didn't love the delay after a long day at work. Thankfully the second time was the charm and my bananas foster milkshake was quite good and definitely something I would recommend. A member of staff had their little one hanging around, and while I don't normally care about that, when they wandered outside and were playing a bit closer to the street than I was comfortable with, I knew it was time to go. The outdoor seating is directly on the sidewalk, so if that is not your jam, look to sit inside instead, though this did not bother me at all. Next time I come I would listen to my friends and hope for an error free breakfast item instead!

The bread was soft and delicious. Got the turkey and ham…read moreclub. Good portion of meat on the sandwich. Very nice owner. Highly recommend.

Ok - I found myself in town a few days back and decided I needed a takeout sandwich- so I hit up…read morethis spot! Highly recommended by my local team, I figured why not? So I ordered a muffeletta as I'd not had one since a trip to New Orleans a few years ago - and I remembered loving that little sammich! I got it - unwrapped it back at the office- and it looked and smelled the part! A good sign, right? Well - not quite so fast - while the flavor was mostly ok, it was the bun that was holding up a perfect score. Kind of was falling apart and tasty kinda corn-like. I still scarfed it down because- damn - I was hungry after all! But had to drop a point for the bun which seemed to be disintegrating faster than I could eat it! Nice - fix that bun up and you'll get a perfect five next time!

3rd or 4th time here. Always superb. the waitress was very nice & sweet…read more My wife got the Special, Big Dipper. I got the Steak Faux Bahn Mi sandwich. My sandwich was amazing, great dressing. The wasabi mayo was great for both the sandwich & the chips. One of the best sandwiches I have had recently. Both of us got the mix of the chips & slaw, best decision. Great mix & both are amazing!!!

Delicious, kid friendly, great service- what more could you want?!…read more Went on a Saturday around 6 and were able to be seated very quickly. Food came out quickly and portion sizes are hearty. Service was friendly and quick as well!

Cool little sports bar downtown. Great place to grab a beer and a bite before a baseball or…read morebasketball game. Reasonable prices. Be warned, I assume this place can get rowdy at prime times.

Par for the course!…read more Stopped into grab one of their shuttles to a brewers game and met up with a group of friends before. We enjoyed a few drinks and some food. Overall everything was pretty standard bar food. The wrap with wing sauce took the prize. We enjoyed the shuttle drivers as they took great care of us on our way over to the game and shared a few laughs as well. I think this is a solid option for shuttle to and from events.

I was excited when Forage first opened up, because I loved the idea of having a restaurant close by…read morethat offered fresh, healthy alternatives. First glance at the menu, I admit I was a little unsure. Lots of unique offerings, with the Grain Bowls, Plates, Greens & Grains being made with black rice or quinoa. The latter of which I am not a fan. Still, on my first visit, I decided to try the Thai Bowl. I ended up really enjoying the black rice. The roasted veggies were tender, and the thai basil pesto had a bit of spice to it, which paired wonderfully with the subtle sweetness of the curry. The portion size was perfect, satisfying me but not leaving me full. I also tried the Ginger Tepache, which was extremely refreshing and delicious. A wonderful alternative to Kombucha if that's not exactly your thing. The restaurant is bright and airy with bar, high top and table seating. I had to wait a couple minutes before someone took my order, but once that was taken my food was ready very quickly.

What's not to love about Forage honestly. Fresh, quality, healthy options are hard to come by when…read moredining out, but this spot has ya covered. Recently ordered delivery from this location, and while the delivery arrival was 40 min late (to the fault of UberEats, not Forage), it was worth the wait. I had the Golden Greek plate, a first for me, which was packed with hot honey chicken, quinoa, roasted beens, and all of the makings of a med salad like tomato, cucumber, red onion, and tzatziki. Honestly so damn good, so damn statiating. Oh got their kombucha too which is a nice drink to pair. I'll be back :)

Finally stopped into Cloud Red and am so happy I did. It's a little unique in the sense that it's…read morehigher end food but still ordered at the bar. We got there on the earlier side, around 5:15 on a Tuesday, and it was already filling up. By the time we left there were already no tables available. The food is very well priced for the amount you get. We tried the brussels sprouts, Thai chicken salad, and the steak sandwich. All were great! Highly recommend!

This place is pretty hoppin'!…read more Find your seats first, since it will get full! Seat yourself, then order at the bar. Menus are hanging on the wall... so you'll see some people standing gin the middle of the room looking at the wall. It's a bad setup, considering how crowded it gets in here. A QR code on the table with an online menu might be a better option? Or come in to yelp and check out their menu! I've added pictures below. Bartenders were superb and the food was quite amazing. Crispy Brussel Sprouts: If you hate Brussel sprouts, skip it, but if you want to give it a chance, I'd say this is the place to do it. 1/2 LB Burger is actually cheaper than the Brussel sprouts. They complement each other quite well. It can get quite loud inside, so not your romantic spot (go down the street to Buttermint for that), but if you're looking for a fun, loud, delicious spot, this is it. UPDATE 3/2024 The steak salad is absolutely gorgeous to look at and delicious to the tastebuds. Dressing is probably not keto friendly, but I love it so much!! Maybe try to ask for the dressing on the side next time.. UPDATE - 6/2025 - no longer on the menu SAD. Steak Sandwich is flavorful according to Hany.