Spending time in Lower East Side? Get to know this Milwaukee neighborhood by browsing its most popular local businesses, from a cocktail bar to a Chinese restaurant.
Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the top places to visit in Lower East Side, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of neighborhood businesses. Read on for the results.
1. Finks
Topping the list is bar Finks. Located at 1875 N. Humboldt Ave., it's the highest-rated business in the neighborhood, boasting 4.5 stars out of 70 reviews on Yelp.
Finks is a bar serving beer and cocktails. On the cocktail menu, look for the Little Prince with white brandy and vanilla bean simple syrup or the Power Station with tequila, lime, grapefruit and habanero bitters.
2. Emperor Of China
Next up is Chinese spot Emperor of China, situated at 1010 E. Brady St. With four stars out of 120 reviews on Yelp, it's proven to be a local favorite.
The family-owned restaurant offers take out, catering, delivery and dine in services. On the menu, look for the kung pao chicken with spicy brown sauce or the sweet and sour pork with sweet and sour sauce.
3. Blue Star Cafe
New American and African spot Blue Star Cafe is another top choice. Yelpers give the business, located at 1619 N. Farwell Ave., five stars out of 141 reviews.
Blue Star Cafe has limited seating in the restaurant, but the business offers take out. On the menu, look for the pita and hummus, the goat platter with basmati rice or the chicken and beef sambusas.
4. Simple Café
Simple Café, a cafe and breakfast and brunch spot that offers sandwiches and more, is another much-loved neighborhood go-to, with 4.5 stars out of 421 Yelp reviews. Head over to 2124 N. Farwell Ave. to see for yourself.
The restaurant specializes in breakfast and brunch made with locally-sourced ingredients. On the menu, look for the turkey hash with onions, spinach, potatoes and tomatoes or the blueberry pancakes with blueberry lemon syrup.
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