Milwaukee: Brady Street Lunch Food Tour
Taste your way through Brady Street on a guided food tour in Milwaukee. Try Italian specialties, Mexican street food, local beer, and more across 5 to 6 stops.
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Why locals love it: A small-batch downtown espresso bar with minimal seating and rotating single origins most visitors miss.
Tip: Order whichever single-origin pour-over the barista recommends and watch the daily-rotating list.
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Address: 1016 N Broadway, Milwaukee, WI 53202
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