Milwaukee Public Market

Welcome to one of Milwaukee's most unique downtown food destinations! Bursting with unique, high quality selections of artisan and ethnic products and freshly-made prepared foods, you’re sure to enjoy shopping the independent merchants of the Milwaukee Public Market.

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    (414) 289-3107

  • Website

    milwaukeepublicmarket.org

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    Market

Address

400 N Water St (at E St. Paul Ave.) Milwaukee , WI 53202 United States

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Brian Artka

You'll find sandwiches , soups , burritos , coffee , seafood , sushi , salads , chocolates , bakery , pitas , and much more here. You may also find some good items to take home with you. This place is great.

Lori L

There is a great variety of Wisconsin products and to-go items at this market . Check out the cheese store for a great variety of obscure cheeses . St Paul Fish is great for the lobster dinner .

Carissa

This is a great find in Milwaukee and a place you just cannot pass up. In the market there are a variety of food places. Everyone Can get what they like. They also have the best seafood in Milwaukee.

Brittany Shafis

Iconic. We love to grab a drink and a bite to take upstairs to people watch and see a little of the river walk.

Katherine Cronin

The Public Market is one of the biggest attractions in Milwaukee! The variety of food and upstairs seating provides a fun, comfortable atmosphere for a weekend outing in the Third Ward.

Andrew C

Crowded , but expected for Saturday afternoon... plenty of food options to choose from for lunch !!! Plus, there's seating on upstairs patio for some good people-watching

Brian Rineer

Great stop for sandwiches , snacks , pastries , smoothies , and, of course, cheese . I wish more of the counters were open early in the morning. There is seating upstairs.

Alexander Olcott

Excellent place to get food. There are so many options it's hard to choose. The Green Kitchen has great sandwiches and Thai-na-mite has really good Thai food .

Dustin Zick

Don't forget to bring your parking ticket if you parked in their lot under the bridge ! Present it at purchase for a free hours worth of parking !

Meredith Friedberg

Anyone who comes to Milwaukee or lives here HAS to come here. Make sure you try lobster rolls at the fish market and leave room for the red velvet cake bites . Huge variety and everyone is satisfied!

Kristin Summerlin

One of the most memorable places in Milwaukee. Love the balsamic vinegar tasting room , the abundance of fresh foods ... Lots to see and smell and taste.

Ashley Perez

Great place to try a variety of different foods and they often have free samples as well ! The second floor has tables, which makes it a nice place to do homework.

Angela Swenson

A popular weekend spot, the Public Market is much more manageable on weekdays. All food I've ever had here is wonderful, so enjoy! Free parking in their lot on wknds and validated parking on wkdays.

JH H-D

Coming during the week, you only need to fight with the work lunch rush. Grab a table upstairs and enjoy all the sights and sounds!

Todd Nilson

Green Kitchen , Spice House , Thief Wine and more. This is a required stop if you're visiting downtown.

A.J. Brahm

The “Abso-bloody-lutely” bloody mary at West Allis Meats & Cheese inside the Milwaukee Public Market, $9.99.

Grecia

Great place! Spots to eat and to buy food and stuff! You have to stop there.

Jabril Faraj

It's all about the fill-a-pita at Aladdin . Other good choices=Rupena's sandwiches & Chicago style dogs near the sushi .

2 Cents MKE

Favorite sandwich is the chicken salad on cranberry bread from the Soup Market . Get 1/2 sandwich & a cup of soup for $6.

Rosalee

Full of anything and everything you can think of, this is the spot for food in downtown Mil that is sure to fit the taste of all of your friends and their different palettes!

Father Marquette

Will Milwaukee continue to be known for beer , brats and cheese ? I see no problem with that if means the craft brews and gourmet meats and cheeses found at the Milwaukee Public Market. Read more

Linda Ligocki

just did a walk through and cannot wait to go back and spend more time there. a walk through doesn't do it justice, prepare to spend a few hours to enjoy all this experience has to offer.

A C

Milwaukee Public Market just 13 minutes drive to the north of Milwaukee dentist Cigno Family Dental

Taylor Smith

The public market is best on a Sunday Morning. There is great food and if you go in the summer you can walk around downtown.

Pam Williams

Middle Eastern, Chocolate , Spices, and Soup ! This place has anything your tongue is craving and then something for later. Eat upstairs in the dining area or take your food to go!

M

This really IS one of the coolest places in MKE, so get your ass in here! Aladdin 's falafel bar , Thief Wine , St Paul Fish Company , C.Adams Bakery , Margarita Paradise, Buffalo Beer Co...love them all!

Max Wenneker

Super cool spot with lots of food shops to browse through. Worth a visit.

James Barbee

The C.Adams bakery has the best cheesecake 2nd to none ????

Bennett Kerwin

Come visit me at work at the Green Kitchen Juice and Salad bar ! Try the Cold Killer Juice and the #8 sandwich . YUM.

Magda Borges

Nice place to eat and try some different things with a good range of options and nice environment too.

Amy Robertson

A great place to kill an hour. My fav places are the spice house , brew city tshirts and c Adams bakery

Lisa Brooks

Best things are 1lb lobster dinner for 13.95 @st paul fish company and the manapua sandwich across from the soup kitchen...both amazing.

Sarah Ozurumba

Something for everyone. Go for a cheese tasting, some wine , or hit ip the spice house or butcher shop to cook for yourself.

Serious Eats

The Milwaukee Public Market can satisfy many differing tastes in one fell swoop.

Brandon Bose

Oyster yum

Pat Carini

Almost any food you desire and it's all delicious. Definitely one of my favorite places in Milwaukee.

Brennan Stehling

On cold Winter days the hot chocolate from Cedarburg Coffee Roastery will warm you up. Ask about their special sipping cocoa .

Aubre Andrus LLC

Free wi-fi, plenty of tables upstairs (and a few outside), and lots of food options. Technically, you wouldn't have to even buy anything to work from here. No one would notice.

Susie Sooz

Came here for the Honey Bee at Anodyne and #worthit. Would love to have had the time to explore more!

Marissa E

Go to the soup and stock and get their bowl of chili , its the best, also get a slice of chocolate mousse cake from c.adam bakery (worth every cold walk you might take!)

Jonathan Ferrera

It is convenient to reach from the Hop and has an area to sit and eat on the second floor.

Alexander Olcott

Great place to get lunch . C Adams bakery has great cakes and Aladdin has awesome pitas .

Jason Dazey

Great place to spend an afternoon. Various vendors with a wide selection of food and drinks.

Chelsea

Go to The Green Kitchen and order either a Greek Salad or the #5 Chicken and Cheddar sandwich . Both are delicious, filling and very healthy!

Y Kim

A vibrant local market with full of nice foods. I personally found Kehr's Candies fun.

Danniella Banks

If you're visiting Milwaukee, you have to come here! My favorite meal is the arroz con pollo burrito .

Brett Kaepernick

The atmosphere is really cool plus there is a lot of good food and drink at the market .

Samantha Jackson

The green kitchen #10 on panini menu is my #1 motivation to walk down to the market

Megan Langenkamp

So many good food & gift choices here. Definitely worth a visit!

Thomas Sessa

Make sure to sit upstairs and enjoy the view of the entire market . Only visiting but would enjoy taking a cooking class here.

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Fish Market
St. Paul Fish Company

Everything is delicious! Especially the lobster dinner! - Ariane Clair

7.4
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The Green Kitchen

Vegan lunch option with a fresh juice!! Friendly and grateful staff. - Nick Ray

7.3
Wine Bar
Thief Wine Bar

Lots of great wine choices and easy to stop at to grab a bottle if necessary (which is always). - Lauren Sigfusson

7.9
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Metro Market

awesome coffee selection, delicious mocha chiller and gelato/ice cream! not impressed with the prepared food. - Dani K.

8.9
Grocery Store
Whole Foods Market

The best butcher counter! Friendly and knowleable staff for both the meat and fish counters! - Scott Falk

5.5
Grocery Store
Pick 'n Save

Locate the canned corn in under ten minutes; you'll have bested my time. - Robbie Burke

8.5
Gastropub
Cafe Benelux

Had the crispen huckleberry pear cider. Great choice if your gluten free. Rooftop season make sure to get there early to get a table. - Ashley M

8.6
Bar
The Wicked Hop

Worth the wait. Hands down. The Bloody Mary was amazing, and they have Sunday brunch specials. - Marie LaCassa