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Before We Loved Branding, We Loved Food.

And we still do! We needed a place to put all our favorite recommendations and all the places people tell us to go. Enter – the Eat-Good Guide.

Not to be confused with the Do-Good Guide.

BRUNCH + COFFEE

Qamaria Yemeni Coffee

Two Yemeni entrepreneurs with a common upbringing and shared passion for Yemeni Coffee

4818 S 76th St Suite#7
Greenfield, WI 53220

Axolotl Café

Amazing staff and service. Breakfast, brunch, and incredible coffee. Incredible lattes, delicious food, and a vibe that makes you feel like part of the community. Kid and family friendly!

3001 S Kinnickinnic Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53207

Catrina Café Mke

Cozy cafe serving a fusion of traditional Latin flavors and contemporary cuisine. Great coffee and great smoothies too!

606 S 5th St
Milwaukee, WI 53204
American

Midwest Sad

Bakery, bar, and cafe in Milwaukee's Walker's Point, known for its comforting baked goods, creative sandwiches, and chill atmosphere, with a focus on turning "seasonal depression" (SAD) into comfort food.

601 S 6th St
Milwaukee, WI 53204

Heirloom

From-scratch eats made from ingredients from local farms and purveyors. Their goal is to create a space around delicious food that will allow our community to come together and grow with one another.

2378 S Howell Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53207

Good Kind

Specializes in rotisserie meats, local produce, and house-made cocktails in an easygoing tavern nestled in the vibrant Bay View.

501 E Silver Spring Dr
Whitefish Bay, WI 53217

MOXIE

Inspired American fare and a full bar, all nestled in a warm and welcoming atmosphere.

501 E Silver Spring Dr
Whitefish Bay, WI 53217

Joey Gerards

A Bartolotta Supper Club: Polished locale with vintage lighting, leather booths & a menu of steaks & elevated American dishes.

5601 Broad St
Greendale, WI 53129

The Knick

Casual New American restaurant in the Knickerbocker Hotel with Sunday brunch & patio seating. Happy hour · Great cocktails · Great Wings

1030 E Juneau Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53202

The Wicked Hop

Casual bi-level bar featuring local & imported beers, pub grub & live music in a historic venue. Happy hour · Great cocktails.

345 N Broadway
Milwaukee, WI 53202

Catfish Lounge & Bar

Impressive selection of craft beers and innovative cocktails, served with speed and flair. The menu features Southern-inspired fare, including must-try dishes like catfish and grits, and delicious catfish waffles.

3646 North Teutonia Avenue
Milwaukee, WI

Kitchen 11 Eleven

a Black-owned, family-run restaurant with a vibrant atmosphere perfect for gathering with friends or family. The menu features unique, soulful dishes like Chicken & Waffles, fall-off-the-bone Oxtails and savory Fish & Grits. Brunch Saturday and Soul Food Sunday.

6800 West Brown Deer Rd
Brown Deer, WI 53223

The Knick

Casual New American restaurant in the Knickerbocker Hotel with Sunday brunch & patio seating. Happy hour · Great cocktails · Great Wings

1030 E Juneau Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53202
ASIAN Fare

Nakama

An Omakase Bar. A HandRoll Bar. An Homage to the Japanese Listening Bar. Lower East Side, Milwaukee, WI

1600 North Jackson St
Milwaukee, WI 53202

TODD I Believe I Can Fry

Fried street food serving Asian flavored fried food; Japanese, Thai, Korean, Chinese, and Taiwanese. Their mission is to be the reason for a big smile on your face.

2159 S Kinnickinnic Ave A1
Milwaukee, WI 53207

Modern Maki

high-quality sushi food truck located at Zocalo Food Truck Park. It serves creative, fresh sushi rolls, sushi burritos, and ramen

636 S. 6th St
Milwaukee, Wi, 53204

Thai-namite

Milwaukee’s first Thai & sushi restaurant, serving fresh flavors and creative rolls since 2009. Authentic Thai dishes meet handcrafted sushi for an unforgettable dining experience.

932 E Brady St
Milwaukee, WI 53202

Fujiyama

An authentic Japanese restaurant offering Sushi and Hibachi. Their mission is to provide you with the most tantalizing Japanese cuisine available in an atmosphere that captures the true cultural character of Japan.

2916 S 108th St
West Allis, WI 53227

Evie's Vietnamese Kitchen

Come wind down and enjoy a surprisingly nice pairing of Vietnamese tacos, sizzling beef, pho, and more with our full bar of cocktails, beers, and wines.

N89W16851 Appleton Ave
Menomonee Falls, WI 53051
ITALIAN + PIZZA

Tenutas

Their goal is to make simple, tasty, authentic, and homemade Italian food. By using local and fresh ingredients in all our dishes, we promise each dish will give.

2995 S Clement Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53207

Ca'Lucchenzo

A full service restaurant and bar specializing in handmade pasta & wine offerings. Serving handmade pasta, salads, appetizers and desserts in a comfortable, casual environment.

6030 W North Avenue
Wauwatosa, WI 53213

Transfer Pizzeria

Relaxed cafe featuring 40-plus types of creative pizzas, wine & beer plus local art & live music. Happy hour food · Private dining room · Great cocktails

101 W Mitchell St
Milwaukee, WI 53204

Upper Crust Pizza

Famous Hand Tossed Pizzas, Burgers, Sandwiches, Pasta, Salads, and a Variety of Appetizers.

249 E Hampton Rd
Milwaukee, WI 53217

Flour Girl & Flame

Wood-fired pies and rustic fare, with ingredients just as fresh and local as the surrounding produce.

8125 W National Ave
West Allis, WI 53214

Lupi & Iris

Experience French and Italian Riviera-inspired cuisine with modern, elegant design and top-tier service. Chef's table, happy hour, brunch.

777 N Van Buren St
Milwaukee, WI 53202
LATIN

Cafe Corazon

Fresh Latin cuisine in Milwaukee. Using beef and produce from a family farm and growing produce at their own urban garden, they are committed to serving the freshest local fare for both meat eaters and vegans/vegetarians.

2394 S Kinnickinnic Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53207

Antigua Latin

Simply the best for Mexican & Latin Inspired Food, paired with delicious handcrafted drinks. Also has the best empanadas, in collaboration with their sister restaurant Lola's Empanadas.

6207 W National Ave
West Allis, WI 53214
Drinks & Other GREAT FINDS

Curry & Momo House

Authentic home-style recipes from the Himalayan Region – Nepal and India.

6969 N Port Washington Rd Suite B120, Glendale, WI 53217

Voyager

A lively and slightly irreverent wine bar hellbent on good flavors and good times. Offering sustainably made wines from around the world, a few cocktails of distinction, and seasonal beers.

422 E Lincoln Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53207
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