Food guides for Wisconsin

Best Frozen Custard in Milwaukee: Stands and Flavors

A guide to the best frozen custard in Milwaukee: how custard differs from ice cream, the old stands to know and how to order a scoop that is worth the wait.

Cheese Curds in Madison: Where to Eat Them

Cheese curds in Madison come battered, breaded or fresh from a cheese shop. What to order near the Capitol Square and what to notice when you rate them.

Friday Fish Fry in Milwaukee: A Dish Guide

Friday fish fry in Milwaukee is a weekly ritual with roots on Jones Island. What comes on the plate, how it began, and how to order and judge one.

Where to eat in Green Bay on a Packers game day

A practical guide to eating around Lambeau Field on a Packers game day: tailgating, the Titletown pregame party, the atrium, diners nearby and how to plan around kickoff.

How to Find Good Food in Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Find good food in Milwaukee by choosing a neighborhood, tasting one dish in several kitchens and rating by the dish. A plan for a lakeshore city of festivals.

Madison Brunch: Where to Go on a Weekend Morning

Madison brunch runs from Capitol Square kitchens that cook with local dairy to a Willy Street bakery and all-day diner breakfast. What to order.

Dane County Farmers' Market in Madison: a Saturday eating guide

How to use the Saturday farmers' market on Madison's Capitol Square for breakfast and groceries: when to arrive, what to eat, how to walk the loop and where to sit down afterward.

East Side Madison Restaurants: Willy Street and Atwood

East side Madison restaurants cover Willy Street ramen bars, neighborhood bakeries, Atwood vegetarian cafes and East Washington small plates. How to choose.

Where to eat in Milwaukee's Historic Third Ward (2026 guide)

A plan for eating in the Historic Third Ward, Milwaukee: the Public Market, the Riverwalk, coffee, wine and a sit-down dinner, with timing tips for weekends and event nights.

Milwaukee Public Market and 3rd Street Market Hall: a guide

The Milwaukee Public Market in the Third Ward and the 3rd Street Market Hall downtown are the city's two main food destinations under one roof. Hours, what to eat, how to get there.

Vegan Eating in Milwaukee: Brats, Fish Fry and Cheese

Vegan eating in Milwaukee means asking about butter, beer batter and meat in a city of German food. What to ask, and how to keep notes on each answer.

Vegetarian Food in Madison: Falafel, Plant-Based and More

Vegetarian food in Madison includes vegan cafes, falafel counters and diners with meatless options. Where to look, what to ask and how to rate each dish.

Walker's Point Milwaukee: A Food Neighborhood Guide

Walker's Point Milwaukee is a historic district of old breweries, churches and corner buildings. How it grew, how to walk it for a meal and how to rate it.

Wisconsin Cheese Trail and Door County Food Guide

A guide to a Wisconsin cheese trail and Door County food: fresh curds, a creamery you can watch, a fish boil with flames and where to go in the peninsula.

Friday fish fry in Wisconsin: what to expect and how to order

The Wisconsin Friday fish fry explained: where the habit came from, what is on the plate, what to ask for, why you should expect a wait, and how to eat one like a local.

How a Wisconsin supper club works: what to order and what to expect

Relish trays, brandy old fashioneds, Friday fish and Saturday prime rib. A first-timer's guide to a Wisconsin supper club: the order of the evening, the menu and the etiquette.