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Check out the 3 top spots in Milwaukee's Cambridge Heights neighborhood

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Published on June 27, 2019
Check out the 3 top spots in Milwaukee's Cambridge Heights neighborhoodPhoto: Shawarma House/Yelp

Looking to uncover all that Cambridge Heights has to offer? Get to know this Milwaukee neighborhood by browsing its most popular local businesses, from a Greek restaurant to a pizzeria.

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

1. Oakland Gyros

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Topping the list is Greek spot Oakland Gyros. Located at 2867 N. Oakland Ave., it's the highest-rated business in the neighborhood, boasting 4.5 stars out of 222 reviews on Yelp.

On the menu, you'll find gyros, leg of lamb, spinach cheese pie, Athenian chicken, pita bread and more. 

Yelper Fox E. wrote, "Come here and see for yourself what all the fuss is about. It is every bit as good as any gyro fan could dream it would be." 

2. Shawarma House

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Next up is Middle Eastern spot Shawarma House, situated at 2921 N. Oakland Ave. With four stars out of 130 reviews on Yelp, it's proven to be a local favorite. 

The menu offers shawarma sandwiches like chicken, beef, falafel, dolmas, hummus, Arabic-style cheeseburger and more. 

"Best Shwarma on the east side. If you are into bakalawa, I would suggest you try the chocolate bakalawa, it is delicious," wrote Leena S. 

3. Lisa's Pizzeria

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Pizza and Italian spot Lisa's Pizzeria, which offers sandwiches and more, is another top choice. Yelpers give the business, located at 2961 N. Oakland Ave., four stars out of 96 reviews.

The family-owned and operated restaurant has been serving up pizzas since 1960. Lisa's Pizzeria specializes in handcrafted pizzas, lasagna, spaghetti, meatball sandwiches, breaded cauliflower and more. 

Rick G. wrote about his experience on Yelp, saying, "Lisa's is by far the best tasting thin crust pizza on the East Side. The garlic bread, calamari and even the juke box are fantastic."


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