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Your guide to the 3 most popular spots in Milwaukee's Menomonee River Valley neighborhood

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Published on May 04, 2019
Your guide to the 3 most popular spots in Milwaukee's Menomonee River Valley neighborhoodThird Space Brewing. | Photo: Andy G./Yelp

Visiting Menomonee River Valley, or just looking to better appreciate what it has to offer? Get to know this Milwaukee neighborhood by browsing its most popular local businesses, from a burger joint to a brewery.

Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the top places to visit in Menomonee River Valley, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of neighborhood businesses. Read on for the results.

1. Sobelman's Pub & Grill

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Topping the list is pub and traditional American spot Sobelman's Pub & Grill, which offers burgers and more. Located at 1900 W. St. Paul Ave., it's the highest rated business in the neighborhood, boasting four stars out of 718 reviews on Yelp.

With four other outposts across Wisconsin, this burger spot offers its signature burgers, sandwiches and Bloody Mary cocktails. Look for The Fresco topped with habanero cheese, tomato, onion, guacamole and pico de gallo. 

2. Third Space Brewing

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Next up is brewery, beer garden and venues and event space Third Space Brewing, situated at 1505 W. St. Paul Ave. With 4.5 stars out of 68 reviews on Yelp, it's proven to be a local favorite.

In April, this spot was named for having the best patio for a beer fest by Milwaukee Magazine. This spot includes a tap room, beer garden, food trucks and offers public brewery tours. On the drink list, look for brews like spiced barley wine or dark Mexican lager. 

3. City Lights Brewing

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City Lights Brewing, a brewery, beer bar and beer tour spot, is another neighborhood go-to, with four stars out of 86 Yelp reviews. Head over to 2200 W. Mount Vernon Ave. to see for yourself. 

This spot is located in the historic Milwaukee Gas Light Company buildings designed by the city's renowned architect Alexander Eschweiler in 1902, according to the Journal Sentinel. On the menu, look for the specialty Belgian-style witbier. There's also light bites like fish tacos and plant-based "chicken" wings.


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