419 E. Wells Street
Milwaukee, WI • 53202

Phone:(414) 271-4042

Hours of Operation

Mon.-Sat. 11 a.m.-8 p.m.

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Overview

Originally in the basement of the Jesuit rectory on Marquette campus, the restaurant opened in 1931 and is still serving the Best Chili in town for lunch, dinner and late-night breakfast, at two locations on Wells Street. The most popular item is “The Marquette". Customers come from everywhere. They take care of customers.

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East Town

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Overview

Neighborhood:

East Town

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Milwaukee Athletic Club

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Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist

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Grohmann Museum

The ARC Theatre

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Saint Kate - The Arts Hotel

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The Plaza Hotel

Holiday Inn Express Milwaukee Downtown

Tru by Hilton Milwaukee

The Westin Milwaukee

Residence Inn by Marriott - Milwaukee Downtown

Homewood Suites by Hilton

Hampton Inn & Suites Milwaukee Downtown

Cambria Hotel Milwaukee Downtown

Hyatt Regency Milwaukee

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