A foodie’s mecca awaits in Milwaukee’s backyard. That’s right – Wauwatosa, a quaint, history-rich destination, has a wonderfully diverse dining and food-maker scene that can round out any trip to the Greater Milwaukee area.
Casually Cool
Wauwatosa is an easy town to get around in and has some easy dining to match. Try Leff’s Lucky Town for a giant pretzel and wings while you cheer on your favorite sports team, or BelAir Cantina for a pineapple ginger margarita and tacos. Kin by Rice and Roll offers delicious Thai and Japanese fare in a casual, yet chic setting wher e you must try the potato korokke and crispy duck salad. A short walk from Kin would take you to Café Hollander and Buckatabon Tavern & Supper Club two very different, yet delicious spots featuring Wauwatosa’s best patios.
Coffee Lovers, Rejoice!
If you're in need of a caffeine boost, Wauwatosa has plenty of options for locally roasted coffee served up in quirky, only-in-Milwaukee-style cafes. Try Colectivo Coffee with multiple Wauwatosa locations for bold roasts and inventive espresso drinks, or Anodyne Coffee Roasting Co., which serves up smooth, caramelly roasts in a cozy chic setting. Vendetta Coffee Bar, the newest addition to Wauwatosa’s coffee scene, offers traditional Italian espresso drinks that will transport your senses right back to the old country.
Explore Tosa’s Sweeter Side
There is no shortage of sweets in Wauwatosa, and there happens to be a glut of fabulous shops offering treats of many kinds, but especially chocolates. Ultimate Confections offers homemade, hand-dipped chocolates and chocolate-covered treats. Tabal Chocolate offers single origin chocolate that you can explore through its bean-to-bar classes, and Neimann’s Candies & Ice Cream will sate your sweet tooth with toffee, caramels, truffles, and more. Try one or try them all – no matter where you go, your sweet tooth will be well cared for in Wauwatosa.
Make a Night of It
For elegance and some of Metro Milwaukee's best Italian fare, you’ll want to head straight to Ristorante Bartolotta dal 1993 . Looking for something a little more…Scandinavian? Then you’ll want to try Eldr+Rime in the stunning Renaissance Milwaukee West hotel. And don’t forget to order the Swedish meatball sliders. For the Francophiles – or patisserie-philes! – Le Rêve Patisserie & Café, located in the heart of the charming Wauwatosa Village, is your spot.
