Milwaukee Public Market

Pretty awesome spot with all kinds of different shops and things! Really enjoyed the bakery spot with all the options there with a super great brownie cookie! Enjoyed sitting at the wine bar area and getting some charcuterie boards and some glasses of wine. Really unique spot to checkout. Parking was pain though. Be mindful of that.

Very cool indoor market in downtown Milwaukee. There is a public parking lot about a block away where we paid to park for two hours and walked over. It was a Saturday afternoon, so the market was very busy, but waits for food were 10-15 minutes, so not too bad. There’s a good amount of seating upstairs. Great variety of vendors and unique place if you don’t mind crowds. Would not recommend bringing strollers inside; there is not ample space for them.

An indoor market with an outdoor feel. Some covered outdoor seating options. Vendors offering a wide range of delicious options. A seafood shop and restaurant, bakery, cheese and sausages, vegan options, and chocolates, coffees, cocktails and beers. Very limited seating on the main floor, but the second level has tables and chairs. On site parking for a relatively cheap price.

A very popular place in the center of Milwaukee, where you can stop by, refresh yourself, have lunch or even just have a rest. All recommendations to visit

Nice place. Had many good food options , souvenirs , bar , mini fish market, BBQ spot, some bakeries and cheese stands. We ended up purchasing Wisconsin beer cheese. Outside public or street parking

Loud and hectic, but you'll find great food and lovely treasures, whether you're looking for them or not! This place has food, baked items, spices, flowers, wine, and more!

Went to the Milwaukee Public market for lunch. They have a lot of great choices for food. We ended up eating at the Saint. Paul’s Fish market and sat at their bar for lunch. We had the lobster roll with fries and coleslaw. We also had two appetizers, the steam clams and the fried oysters. They are both delicious. I also had their famous bloody Mary with celery, shrimp lobster tail, and salmon bites that were very sweet and delicious, we walked around the market and bought some Wisconsin cheese and sausages. We also went to Freeses four chocolates and candies. We also went to C Adam’s bakery, and bought a couple of pieces of German chocolate cake. It reminded of Fanuel Hall market place in Boston if you’re in the Milwaukee area, I would highly recommend taking a Stop here

Small compared to Philly's Reading Terminal but everything I ate in this place was delicious. Definitely a must-go. Also the tiki bar was by far my favorite spot! Amazing (and strong) drinks!

I love to explore the public markets in the cities I visit. There's huge ones like Seattle's Pike Place or Detroit's Eastern Market. This one isn't quite on that scale, but it's still fun to explore. It reminds me of Findlay Market in Cincinnati with the number of prepared foods available. One thing I liked is the large amount of seating avaliable. It's located on the second floor so you have a great time people watching. The bathrooms are also on the second floor, and if you sit near the coffee shop you can snag their wifi too from the seats. The market is very clean and well maintained, so it definitely encourages you to linger. They have a parking lot that's free for the first 30 minutes. If you know what you need to buy, you can get in and out quickly and not need to pay! Otherwise you have to either use their lot or find street parking (pay to park, usually a 2 hour limit).

So nice, we went there twice! On a two day trip to Milwaukee we came here twice, once for general shopping and once for breakfast. It's not just a food hall, but also has items you can take to go, including fish, sausages, cheese and charcuterie, beer and wine, candy and ice cream, and spices. But there are plenty of places to grab a bite as well (our breakfast came from West Allis Cheese and Sausage), or a drink (the day drinking culture in Wisconsin is apparently no joke: a girl was sitting right outside the doors boking into a deli container before dinner time on Saturday; at least the cleanup crew was standing by ready to mop up after her!) The upper floor has many tables to sit at and watch all the hustle and bustle from above. It was only from this vantage point that I noticed the clock: it tells the time at five other famous markets around the world (I had been to two of them!) All told, we picked up spice blends from The Spice House, brats and Polish sausage from Foltz Family Market, a variety of candies from Freese's, and postcards from Brew City Brand Apparel. This is a convenient spot to get many tastes of Milwaukee at one time! A must-stop for foodies.

Gotta love the vibe at Milwaukee Public Market! Reminded me of Chelsea Market in NY & Pike Place Market in Seattle. They have a great selection of high quality artisan goods, gourmet meats, cheeses, wine, spices, olive oils, balsamic vinegar, coffee, etc not to mention a variety of international eateries like Italian, Mediterranean, Thai, Mexican & American to name a few. In short, this place has something for everyone! Had the calamari and clam chowder at St. Paul Fish Company and it was spot on. The calamari had a soft chewy texture, seasoned just right and the clam chowder was satisfyingly good. Hubby had Fettuccine Alfredo from another place and he said it was just so-so. Our friends ordered German sausage, salad, ribs to go with some beer and everything was delicious! Will definitely come back here, next time we're in MKE.

This market is phenomenal! So cute, and a wonderful selection. It isn't very big, but the space is well utilized. So many options. I really wanted to go to the seafood place, but my friend was not interested. Next time I am in Milwaukee, it will be my first stop. The cheese shop and the spice shop are fantastic. All the people are friendly, and there is lots of seating. I didn't have enough time to fully experience the market, but I did enjoy my Tuscan spice in some olive oil, tonight. So good.

Public Market is situated in the one 3rd Ward and steeped in history of the cities interesting and colorful past. A wide open space gives you the feeling you're outdoors or at least not crammed packed with people. You get the feeling many if not most of its visitors are locals. It's a diverse crowd indicative of Milwaukee's rich history. Super clean and uniquely appointed as a wide open retro warehouse feel it's two floors provide an extremely spacious area with plentiful seating. You can park in back for a reasonable fee and walk the 3rd Ward neighborhood outside and even catch the trolley/bus system the 3rd Ward boasts. The surrounding neighborhood offers a wide array of its own slice of Milwaukee. The Public Market is packed full of unique restaurants and shops offering everything from specialty groceries and sweets, clothing items, and beverages to excellent dining options. It's is just as it calls itself, a public meeting space of the best kind. Unlike so many touristy type markets of its kind in other cities Milwaukee's Public Market gives you a very local vibe. It's a very reasonably priced market and you definitely get a bang for your buck. This is a great way to get a real Wisco local vibe and enjoy some excellent offerings. Great for groups or just a local day trip. If I lived there it would be my second office.

Milwaukee Public Market has a variety of artisan vendors, from cheese and wine shoppes to fish vendor, bakery, spice house, candy and more. It was opened in 2005. The second story has seating and this venue hosts cooking classes and other events. We came early, just as the vendors were opening and setting up and we already saw customers lined up for Bloody Marys. We bought some amazing carrot cake at C Adam Bakery and smelled the tantalizing scents at the Spice House. We had just come for breakfast so we weren't ready to eat, although I liked that there was seating upstairs. This was fun to walk through although I was expecting more vendors. This is a great location in the Historic Third Ward.

The Milwaukee Public Market is a giant food court in the historic third district. When I went here on a Saturday night, the parking lot was almost full. The food court was difficult to navigate, a map would have been very helpful. The lines were ridiculously long. We ended up hanging out with our friends and got food elsewhere.

So much fun walking around and having drinks while checking out all the different vendors. You can find pretty much any type of food or beverages you can think of. My favorite was The Spice House, at first I wasn't too interested but when I started looking more I was hooked. Very interesting selection of unusual spices but also the everyday standards. The staff is friendly and had great ideas and suggestions for different items and pairings, make sure you stop here if you visit. I would avoid a Saturday next time I go, super crowded and hard to maneuver. Also, parking is a nightmare if the lot is full.

Every city should have a Public Market. The hustle and bustle of people buzzing around you, all during the time you are taking in the surrounding sights. You have specialty shops offering spices, cheese, chocolates, and wines. Just to name a few. Then you have your many choices of restaurants. You have Asian cuisines, Italian, Fish market, Mexican, and pasta. I can't forget to mention. There's ice cream, and other desserts sprinkled around the Public Market. It's amazing to see all of these things, in one location. The Public Market, is so worth the visit.

My mom and I visited the Milwaukee public market for the first time and enjoyed it. There are a lot of different restaurants to choose from, sweet shops, cheese storefronts, etc. It was on the smaller side and everything was packed together. The market was busy and there weren't a lot of seating options on the first floor. We didn't go to the second floor but there appeared to be a decent amount of seating upstairs. Overall, this is a fun market that offers a nice variety of local eats, treats, etc. I'd stop by again when visiting Milwaukee.

This place was amazing I had one of the best sandwiches I can remember and it was decently fast and worth the money and there more to just food here to and they had plenty of options

A nice little place with several little shops inside and some seating area on the second floor. They have shops that sell raw seafood, cheese, and wine etc. They also got some shops that sell ready to eat food like sushi and sandwiches here as well. We got the lobster roll from a shop near one of the entrances, and it was very good, albeit a bit pricy. Definitely recommend to try it though. We also got some ribs at a bbq place but they weren't the fall-off-the-bone kind I was expecting, and were rather like the red-looking rib that you'd find at a Chinese buffet. And they were very dry. Their sauces and portions are good, but still a bit disappointed. We had a little hard time trying to find free street parking after hours, but they have paid parking lot around the area. The size of the market is a bit small, but worth a visit even if it's just for the lobster roll.

Tons of people with great restaurants and souvenir shops inside. Great place to try. If you're interested in wine tasting this is your place.

Love the public market any time of the year but I especially love the salad and sandwich place right when you walk in! It always has a long line but that is a good sign. My sister opted for the chicken ceaser wrap and I had the tuna melt. Both were good but I think I favored the ceaser wrap more! There was a healthy serving of chicken and the dressing was light and lemony. The tuna melt was okay but I loved the crispy sourdough it came on. I've also had their Greek wrap before and that is amazing. This is a great spot to grab a quick lunch with plenty of items to choose from!

There is a great variety of food options here, both to eat at the market or to take home with you. Always very clean, and tidy through a tight spaces when a lot of people are here. I've always had excellent service, never waiting more than 10 minutes for daily made food. And I would've expected to pay more for my food as it's been a few years since I've been back, but the pricing was honestly surprising decent. I got quite a lot of food for the price. Within the market, I ate at Foltz. Their Santa Fe panini was AMAZING. The chicken was so tender and excellently seasoned, I kept picking it out of the sandwich. Grilled to perfection and the veggies were not mushy

AMAZING place!! 10/10 stars. Perfect for large groups, quick bites, sweet treats or small pick me ups! Gets very crowded, but there's plenty of seating around! Everyone is super nice and helpful. Lines move quick!

HUGE SELECTION OF FOOD. If you go on a Saturday or Sunday noon, be prepared for the crowd! I found myself getting a little claustrophobic at some points, but the tight walkway was worth it. Get an instagram-worth Bloody Mary with some eggs benedict poutine and cheese curds to go with! The food here is not for the faint of heart. There aren't any servers to be prepared to fight for a spot on the 2nd floor seating. Once you're there you won't regret it. I could people watch for hours there! - AT

Quality/Quantity - I am so glad public markets are back! This place is popping. Too bad we had plans to eat dinner at a brewery today because we would have enjoyed hanging and eating here. Quite a few places to eat and drink, good options. Small tap bar hidden in the middle back section. Wine and beer store in the center, you can't miss it. Good selections. Also had a wine bar. St. Paul Fish company is one of the more popular restaurants here. Atmosphere - Two stories. Shops and restaurants on the first floor. Public tables and seating area on the second floor. And bathrooms. Open 7 days a week. See picture, Yelp hours differ. 30 minutes free parking, then see pictures for other prices. Service - Good, they cater to both tourists and locals. Price - Above average, but that is the price for quality. Owner Comment - Congrats on your success since 2005, you will be our future go to place.

Lots of diversity, lots of choices for food & shopping. Good prices and many samples. We enjoyed eating upstairs with views to the hustle & bustle on the market floor! Looking forward to Madison public market coming soon, hope it will be as great as Milwaukee's!

The public market can get quite crowded. We went twice. We came in the morning to get coffee at Anodyne and was lucky enough to snag a spot in the parking lot. The first 30 minutes are free. We came back for dinner at St. Paul Fish Company and found free parking on the street (after 6:00pm). There are lots of other merchants to check out as well.

This Market sure has a lot of variety. We went there on a Saturday and it was packed. That took away from the atmosphere. It was a Harley Davidson celebration weekend so I imagine it is less crowded normally. They have many places to eat and stands selling herbs, wine and gifts. I ate fish and chips. The fish was excellent but the fries lacked flavor. I would say this is the best fish (for fish and chips) I have had outside of Fisherman's Wharf in San Francisco. There is pizza, sandwiches, salads, seafood and there is so much more. This is a must see in Milwaukee. Seating and bathrooms are upstairs and all of that is kept very clean.

Late Post It was Open Doors Wisconsin this weekend, and after sightseeing a few places, we decided to have lunch here. This place is huge, with a variety of food choices. We initially walked around and settled between Pat's Rib Place and Thai-Namite. Greg ordered the six deep-fried wings and fried okra. I ordered fresh rolls and a tuna poke bowl from Thai-Namite. When our orders were done, we headed to the second-floor eating area. Greg said that the wings itself was tender but lacked flavor. When he dipped it in the barbecue sauce, it tasted better. The okra also lacked flavor. The fresh rolls were good, but the poke bowl was a bit too sweet for my taste buds. We will come back and try the St. Paul Fish Company and grab some desserts since we were full from lunch. The seafood was fresh, and looking at what the patrons ordered looked delicious.

This Public Market is great. Though it gets crowded on weekends, it's great to find a place to dine with friends so everyone finds something they enjoy. Head upstairs for a seat...even if you have to linger and stalk those wrapping it up. Despite the crowds, it's great to be able to talk without a loud background.

What's not to love about this market playground full of epicurean delights! Stalls and counters full of gourmet treats; cheeses, ice creams, seafood, premium meats, fresh milled spices, wines and ethnic foods galore! This is definitely a foodies paradise. I visit here at least 3x a year and I'm never disappointed with any of my purchases! There is street parking all around with meters and also a parking area directly outside. It's kept very clean and there's something for everyone. Public restrooms are very clean (2nd floor). 2nd floor also has plenty of comfortable seating if you get food from one of the vendors you can eat it up there! Don't miss out on dinner at St. Paul's Fish Market at the very end in the back and chocolates and creamy ice cream on the way out!

Think Pike Street Market in Seattle, a little smaller scale and filled with food and drink. Only thing missing are shops and other sorts of vendors. Only been there a few times but definitely will be back.

This market is a fun place to go for a meal, snack, coffee or just to people watch. We grabbed some coffee and then went to the second floor and passed the time just enjoying the buzz of the Friday afternoon crowd. It wasn't too crowded on a Friday around 10:30/11am. Definitely a cut and fun place to go if you're in the Milwaukee Third Ward and looking for something to pass the time.

First time really going to the Public market, and I've live in Milwaukee for majority of my life, I had a pleasant experience, it was clean and welcoming, a lot of things to buy and see. Options from drinks, Milwaukee souvenirs, a quick bite and lunch, and even coffee break. Parking is 6$ for two hours and free for the first 30 minutes! Lots or space

Very good food options here although it was super crowded. It was pretty hard to find parking in the lot right next to it. I went with the cheese curds and got a bratwurst. The cheese curds were very delicious and they served a great moscow mule slushy at their counter. The bratwurst was solid but took a little while to be ready. Overall easy to find seating upstairs for 4 people. Worth a visit if you're looking for many food options.

I guess this is the place to come to in Milwaukee. Many food stations for you to pick and choose. Heavy crowd and people brushing pass you in a hurry. So, if you don't like a lot of people this is not your place. You can purchase fresh seafood or fish and get it cooked right in front of you. You won't leave this place hungry from food, desserts and drinks etc. The spice store has variety of spices for your cooking needs. Many different culture foods for everyone to enjoy. Very Busy in this place so come prepared to get push and ran over by people.

If you don't mind crowds, want a little bit of everything or have a group of people who want different things then this is the place for you! Went on a Sunday and it was super packed! From fresh seafood, sushi, Thai, pizza, Mexican, sandwiches, sweets, etc you can find it all here! There are seating areas upstairs and outside! The sushi and catfish poboy were on point! I was a little disappointed with the lobster roll since it wasn't just lobster meat, it was a lobster salad. Definitely need to go back and try more food.

I generally hate "Public Market"s in any big city, including my own San Diego...the vendors are usually overrated, overpriced, and serving up small food portions compared to regular brick and mortar eateries. However, I do not hate Milwaukee's Public Market! Compared to other major cities, the eateries all seemed to be fairly priced for the food quality and portion sizes. I had nice juice smoothie for $8, cup of coffee for $3, a humongous slice of carrot cake for $5.25, a 1lb cheddar cheese wax wheel for $13, and a nice chicken middle eastern meal for $10. Lots of seating upstairs, go check this place out!

This is such a fun little gem in Milwaukee! I had heard about it but never had been, and I'm so glad I made time. There's a wide variety of shops and restaurants here. There's a spice shop, a fish counter, a place for beer and wine, a place for olive oil, a bakery, some souvenirs, a candy shop, and ice cream shop- and probably more that I'm forgetting! It's bigger than it looks and was easy for us to get to from our hotel as we walked along the River Walk. It was a super cute date night spot that we recommend to those looking for a bit of everything.

Love this place. It has a little something for everyone. Mexican, Mediterranean, seafood, vegan, bbq, pizza and sweets. It's always packed, so be prepared to wait anywhere.

We love this place and always find a hotel close enough that we can walk here! It's a great spot for lunch especially if you have a group of people with different diets or food preferences! There are also a bunch of cool shops inside like the spice shop, olive oil shop and more! Definitely a place you can't miss if you're in the third ward or around!

Everything from sit down seafood, or take it go and pick up a bottle of wine, side dishes and dessert from one of the other vendors! All in one place!

The Milwaukee Public Market is my go-to place every time I visit Milwaukee. My only complaint here is that they have no valet parking. In the past, if you shopped inside the marketplace at any vendor, they would stamp your parking ticket and you would get like 2 hours of free parking, those days are over, so generally now we are in and out, as the first 30 minutes is free. This place is always packed, so that is probably why they stopped that. If you love spices, the Spice House is amazing for anyone who loves to cook at home. Greek/Italian/Ukrainian/Hungarian/Polish/Ethiopian/Jamaican/Thai, etc... whatever you want, they have it, and for those who love Penzey's Fox Point ($45 for 5 oz), just buy their Lake Shore Drive 8oz for $22.50. It is the same thing. Then of course there is the West Allis Cheese & Sausage Shoppe, Brew City Brand Apparel, Anodyne Coffee Roasting Co., and The Green Kitchen. These are excellent as well. Overall, an excellent place to stop by, pick up a few items, and off you go. [Review #683] (7th Review of 2023)

This place is packed full of vendors. Anything you are looking for you can find here! A great place to wander around and shop if you are bored or just visiting Milwaukee. There is everything from coffee shops, to taco stands, to a bar, to sweatshirts, to spices to ice cream to a fish market. It can suit everyone's tastes and appeal. Definitely come check this place out!!

This place is heaven on fkn earth!!! Especially for a foodie like meeee!! We smashed at St Paul's seafood, Patrick our server was so cool (minus his Cubs hating tshirt... rude.. I bleed Cubbie blue) but the lobster tail Bloody Mary was sooo yummy!! Came with so many yummy toppings too!!! Got some olive oils from the shop, sales lady was super cute and helpful! All the other shops looked super dope. I can go bankrupt here and I wouldn't even be mad..

A must destination when in MKE Little shops with the local flavor Of everything you can hope to eat while here

So many options! What fantastic spot to grab a snack or a gift or something to make at home!

I love a good public market and this is certainly a good one. This place was jam packed on a Saturday at 4pm, but it was also the Saturday before St Patrick's Day so the locals were seemed to be enjoying themselves. My daughter wanted a little snack between seeing a show at the Marcus Theater and doing a little shopping...so we found ourselves here. And sooo many snacks to choose from, but of course ms. sweet tooth found her way to the bakery. She went for a chocolate cheesecake, which I'd usually veto for a snack, but we were on vacation. And I helped myself to a red velvet macaroon. She was nice enough to let me have a bite and both our snacks (or desserts) were delish. I would have loved to have lunch here because there was so many great things to choose from, but just another excuse to make the hour drive from Chicago back to Milwaukee.

Various types of food. Cute shops. A must go to spot for travelers. Has tables and chairs to sit and hang/eat

Fun place to go burn time. Some venues were spendy. If you've been to portland or seattle, the size of this is quite small but has plenty of variety from meats, coffee, dessert, etc. Will be back. Happy exploring!

I love our public market. It may get busy with visitors from out of town, and it may get crowded and it may take forever to get anything there, but for some reason, I just love going here. While I don't love when Anodine only fills my latte 2/3 full, or, when the only place you have to stand to wait for something is in the aisle, where everyone is walking, I do love sitting down with a burrito, and a margarita, going to get a chocolate eclair, pick up a bottle of wine and some cheese and some fresh fish For dinner tonight. I love the little classes upstairs and the people watching opportunities. I love sitting at the little talk away, bar feeling like I found a secret hiding place. The only thing I would change yes maybe to make it bigger, too, add more, if I have one complaint, it is simply that Milwaukee Public market is notably, smaller than other similar venues either the other markets in the city, or other public market names sakes around the country. But, as the OG public market in Milwaukee, I cut them some slack, and just appreciate them for what they are.

A must-do for everyone that visits Milwaukee! They have all different types of foods, snacks, and shopping. There will definitely be something for everyone to enjoy. If you've been to Seattle's Public Market or Chelsea Market in NYC, this place is pretty similar. A little smaller, but you could still walk around this place for hours! I definitely recommend getting a little something from everywhere. They have desserts, Thai, sushi, bbq, seafood, Indian food, coffee shops, a salad/juicery bar, a cheese shop, and so much more! After you grab your food, head on upstairs or outside to find an array of seating. Plenty of space to sit with wonderful lighting. Overall, a super aesthetic place w/ a great vibe and good food!

Inside Market good but restaurants around Market even better. Small Well organized Super clean Local vendors no chain Excellent seafood and bakery Reasonable price Plenty of seats washroom located on second floor. Two hours maximum for parking on week days. I recommend park in parking lots if plan to stay longer.

I love this place. So many great shops for dinner or lunch. Sushi, Mexican, coffee, desserts, great for people watching too. Parking is about 4-8 bucks. Not sure. We're still in our parking spot so we haven't paid yet. We'll be back again soon.

Stop by if you are in the area. We pooped in after our dinner to see what options they had for dessert. Lots!! There is something for everyone to eat as well.

The Milwaukee public Market is one of the gems in the city of Milwaukee. It is a must see. The selection of food is endless. It can get crowded on the main floor where all of the shops are, however they feature an upstairs indoor balcony with seating room where you can enjoy your amazing meal and watch the crowd move through the market. It's a great place to grab a bite to eat and experience Milwaukee at its finest.

A modern day food hall. Seafood joint, meat joints, wine joints, candy joints, etc. Almost all of the good joints. Great selection of places to eat, drink, and shop. Plenty of outdoor seating. Indoor seating on main level limited to whatever the particular business offers. There is additional seating upstairs. Great place to go when you can't decide where you want to go.