MKE Streetcar "The Hop": Third Ward (Public Market) Area
Edited by John December / Updates: johndecember.com/mke
Third Ward (Public Market)
The Hop has two platforms in the Third Ward / Public Market area.
WESTBOUND: on E St Paul Ave at N Water St, outside the southwest door of the Milwaukee Public Market.
EAST/NORTHBOUND: on E St Paul Ave east of N Broadway, by the Cafe Benelux.
While both of these platforms are served by the Main Line (M Line) of
The Hop, only the eastbound stop (near Benelux)
is served by the Lakefront Line (L Line).
Area Maps: Google / Bing / OpenStreetMap
Dining and Drinks
- The Milwaukee Public Market, 400 N Water St: milwaukeepublicmarket.org; A food hall, shopping, and gathering place; one of the most visited destinations in the city; events include outdoor urban market and special events inside
- Pat's Rib Place, 400 N Water St
- St. Paul Fish Company, 400 N Water St: fresh seafood; Milwaukee fish fry; busy!
- Anodyne in the Milwaukee Public Market, 400 N Water St
- On The Bus, 400 N Water St: Vegan; shakes, bowls, sandwiches
- C Adam's Bakery, 400 N Water St: bakery
- Oro di Oliva, 400 N Water St: olive oil and vinegar
- Thai-Namite, 400 N Water St: Authentic Thai cuisine
- Margarita Paradise, 400 N Water St: taqueria-style cuisine and margaritas
- Green Kitchen, 400 N Water St: custom-made salads
- Thief Wine, 400 N Water St: boutique fine wine shop and bar
- Freese's Candy, 400 N Water St: chocolate, candies, ice cream, and desserts
- Foltz Family Market, 400 N Water St: woodfired pizza, butcher-fresh meats, high-quality produce
- Aladdin's, 400 N Water St: Middle Eastern flavors
- Colectivo Third Ward, 223 E St Paul Ave: coffee, bakery, sandwiches
- The Wicked Hop, 345 N Broadway: the original "Hop" in Milwaukee
- Nicole's third Ward Social, 333 N Broadway
- Cafe Benelux, 346 N Broadway: eat on the roof!
- Fusion Poke, 329 N Broadway: poke-focused; ramen, sushi, bubble tea, build-your-own-bowl
- The Edison, 322 N Broadway; a neighborhood grill; classic American
- Sweetgreen, 300 E Buffalo St: salads and bowls
- Smoke Shack, 332 N Milwaukee St: grilled, smoked, rubbed BBQ
- Brute Pizza, 316 N Milwaukee St: sourdough pizzas; in the Landmark Building
- Donut Monster, 316 N Milwaukee St: in the Landmark Building
- Sinabro, 316 N Milwaukee St: Korean Noodle Shop; in the Landmark Building
- Freshfin Poke, 316 N Milwaukee St
- Onesto, 221 N Broadway: modern fresh Italian
- Swig, 217 N Broadway: small plates
- Tre Rivali, 200 N Broadway: Mediterranean menu
- Outsider, 310 East Chicago St: rooftop bar--9 stories up!
- Kanpai Izakaya, 408 E Chicago St: Japanese fusion
- Jing's, 207 E Buffalo St: Chinese; in the Marshall Building
- MARN Coffee & Wine Bar at MARN, 191 N Broadway: cafe at the Milwaukee Artist Resource Network
- Broken Bat Brewing Co, 231 E Buffalo St (Lower Level)
- Press, 207 E Buffalo St Suite 104: authentic Belgian Liège waffles
- Blue Bat Kitchen, 249 N Water St: food and tequilaria
- Third Coast Gourmet, 309 N Water St: deli and sandwiches; counter service
- Saffron, 223 N Water St: modern Indian dining; deck on the river
- Sweet Diner, 239 E Chicago St: farm2table
- Kimpton Journeyman Hotel, 310 E Chicago St: a bit more than 2 blocks away from a streetcar stop (about 350 meters from the Milwaukee Public Market streetcar stops), but a stunning hotel with a famous rooftop patio
- Valentine Coffee Co, 189 N Milwaukee St: cafe; coffee, food, beer, and wine
- Shake Shack, 220 E Buffalo St Ste 110: first in Wisconsin
- Aloha Poké Co., 220 E Buffalo St: first in Wisconsin
- Tupelo Honey, 511 N Broadway: southern restaurant and bar
- The Milwaukee Public Market, 400 N Water St: milwaukeepublicmarket.org; A food hall, shopping, and gathering place; one of the most visited destinations in the city; events include outdoor urban market and special events inside
- The Spice House, 400 N Water St
- ORO di Oliva, 400 N Water St: Olive Oils and Aged Balsamics
- West Allis Cheese & Sausage Shoppe, 400 N Water St
- Foltz Family Market, 400 N Water St: woodfired pizza, butcher-fresh meats, high-quality produce
- Brew City Brand Apparel, 400 N Water St: Milwaukee-related clothing and items
- Freese's Candy, 400 N Water St: chocolate, candies, ice cream, and desserts
- Cream City Wellness, 327 N Broadway
- Verizon, 249 N Broadway
- UNTUCKit, 241 N Broadway: shirts for men and women designed to be worn untucked
- MODA3, 320 E Buffalo St
- Lela Boutique, 321 N Broadway: unique style, vintage, consignment
- SoHo Boutique, 317 N Broadway: clothing styles
- Francesca's Collections, 327 N Broadway Ste 3
- Milwaukee Artist Resource Network (MARN), 191 N Broadway: artist network; gallery; retail sales of art; wine bar and cafe
- Harley's for Men, 224 N Water St: fine men's clothing; in the Marshall Building
- AT&T Store, 250 N Water St: cell phones and service plans
- Arch Apothecary, 249 N Water St: Cosmetic & Beauty Supply
- Marshall Building, 207 E Buffalo St: artist boutiques, galleries; also offices
- west elm, 342 N Water St Ste 100: Home decor
- Warby Parker, 315 N Broadway: eyeglasses
- Royal Enfield, 226 N Water St: motorcyles!
- RH Outlet, 224 E Chicago St: home-furnishings
- lululemon, 322 N Water St: yoga clothing
- anthropologie, 301 N Broadway: lifestyle boutique
- MOD GEN, 211 N Broadway: a modern general store
- Retique, 190 N Broadway: vintage boutique
- Riverwalk Commons: west of Milwaukee Public Market and Water St on the Milwaukee river; includes pickleball courts and greenspace
- View over the Milwaukee River from the Buffalo Spiral, near 100 E Buffalo St: climb up the metal spiral ramp on the west end of Buffalo St and enjoy the view a portion of Milwaukee's River, winner of the Global Award for Excellence from the Urban Land Institute.
- Milwaukee Artist Resource Network (MARN), 191 N Broadway: artist network; gallery; retail sales of art; wine bar and cafe
- The Institute of Beauty and Wellness, 327 E St Paul Ave: instruction in cosmetology, esthiology, massage therapy, and other personal care specialties
- Third Ward Dental, 219 N Milwaukee St
- Ascension Medical Group - Third Ward, 174 N Broadway: family medicine for children and adults, and internal medicine care for adults; Photo of historic fire station
- Aurora Health Center, 163 N Milwaukee St: healthcare clinic
- The Cat Doctor, 236 N Water St
- Shepherd Express, 207 E Buffalo St: weekly newspaper--print and online; in the Marshall Building
- IV ME, 311 N Broadway: get hydration treatments, vitamin shots, hormone replacement therapy (HRT), and other personal health-related services
- Club Pilates Third Ward, 340 N Milwaukee St
- Train Moment, 323 N Milwaukee St
- Neroli Salon & Spa, 327 E Saint Paul Ave
- Groom For Men, 330 E St Paul Ave
- Orangetheory Fitness, 336 N Milwaukee St
- Performance Running, 403 E Buffalo
- Urbaine Oasis Spa Boutique, 231 E Buffalo
- Yama Yoga, 231 E Buffalo
- Arch Apothecary, 249 N Water St: Cosmetic & Beauty Supply
- Metro Eye, 325 E Chicago St
- The Barre Code, 225 N Water St
- RunFit MKE, 326 N Water St, Stop 2
- Wisconsin Vision, 301 N Water St: eyeglasses
- Clear Water Outdoor - Milwaukee Kayak Rental, 407 N Water St
Third Ward (Public Market)
Hotel / Lodging
- Homewood Suites by Hilton Milwaukee Downtown, 500 N Water St
- Kimpton Journeyman Hotel, 310 E Chicago St: a bit more than 2 blocks away from a streetcar stop (about 350 meters from the Milwaukee Public Market streetcar stops), but a stunning hotel with a famous rooftop patio
- Holiday Inn Express Milwaukee Downtown, 525 N Jefferson St; N Jefferson St Hotels
- Tru by Hilton Milwaukee Downtown, 515 N Jefferson St; N Jefferson St Hotels
- Home2 Suites by Hilton Milwaukee Downtown, 515 N Jefferson St; N Jefferson St Hotels
- Pyramax Bank, 318 N Water St
- Milwaukee Artist Resource Network (MARN), 191 N Broadway: artist network; gallery; retail sales of art; wine bar and cafe
- Black Swan MKE, 309 N Water St: up to 400 guests
- Walk to Henry Maier Festival Park for Milwaukee's famous summer festivals--Pridefest, Summerfest, Irish Fest, Festa Italiana, German Fest, Festa Mexicana, Polish Fest, and more; about a 10-minute walk via Broadway and Chicago Street
- Walk to Trestle Park, from the Milwaukee Public Market, you can walk down Broadway to Catalano Square, then continue to the Riverwalk via stairs at MIAD or the Marine Lofts, then follow the Riverwalk to Trestle Park. This is about a 11 minute walk, about 1 km.
- Gallery Night MKE a quarterly celebration of art
- Doors Open Milwaukee, an annual celebration of architecture, places, culture, and history involving more than 170 sites
- mke Downtown events; includes Downtown Dining Week, Sculpture Milwaukee, Holiday Lights Festival, and more
- Third Ward Events, various times throughout the year in the Third Ward: events include quarterly Gallery Nights, annual Third Ward Art Festival, Christmas in the Ward, and more
- Baumbach Building, 302 N Broadway: National Register of Historic Places
- 333 North Water Street: UNDER CONSTRUCTION 2024 apartment tower; 31-story residental apartments; expected 31 floors, 342 feet, 104 meters; under construction 2023 as viewed from the Hilton Hotel; photo under construction (2024); (2024)
- Commission House Condominiums, 400 N Broadway: 10-story building, 122.0 feet, 37.2 meters, completed 1911
- Huron Building, 511 N Broadway: 11-story building, 129.0 feet, 39.3 meters; Completed 2020; The Hop at the Huron Building 2020
- 333 North Water Street: UNDER CONSTRUCTION 2024 apartment tower; 31-story residental apartments; expected 31 floors, 342 feet, 104 meters; under construction 2023 as viewed from the Hilton Hotel; photo under construction (2024); (2024)
- 321 Jefferson, 321 N Jefferson: apartments with an electrical substation
- Riverwalk Commons: west of Milwaukee Public Market and Water St on the Milwaukee river; includes pickleball courts and greenspace
- Huron Building, 511 N Broadway: 11-story building, 129.0 feet, 39.3 meters; Completed 2020; The Hop at the Huron Building 2020
- Holiday Inn Express Milwaukee Downtown, 525 N Jefferson St; N Jefferson St Hotels
- Tru by Hilton Milwaukee Downtown, 515 N Jefferson St; N Jefferson St Hotels
- Home2 Suites by Hilton Milwaukee Downtown, 515 N Jefferson St; N Jefferson St Hotels
Main Line |
BURNS COMMONS
ASTOR STREET
| OGDEN JACKSON
| JUNEAU AVENUE
| CATHEDRAL SQUARE
| CITY HALL
| WISCONSIN AVENUE
| THIRD WARD
| PLANKINTON AVENUE
| INTERMODAL STATION
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Lakefront Line |
CITY HALL |
WISCONSIN AVENUE |
THIRD WARD (EB) |
MICHIGAN JACKSON |
LAKEFRONT STATION |
CLYBOURN JEFFERSON |
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