Fixture Pizza is Closed Indefinitely
Company connected to pizzeria has more than $100,000 in unpaid taxes, owner incarcerated.
Fixture Pizza Pub, 625 S. 2nd St. Photo by Dave Reid.
Fixture Pizza Pub, a restaurant and tavern at 623 S. 2nd St. in Walker’s Point, is closed until further notice.
The business’s voicemail confirms its closure but does not offer a reason or share a possible reopening date.
Property owner JD Commercial Properties LLC has more than $100,000 in outstanding taxes dating back to 2022, according to the City of Milwaukee treasurer’s office. John “Jake” Taylor, the LLC’s registered agent, is incarcerated in a supervised living facility as a result of driving under the influence, the Wisconsin Department of Corrections website reveals.
Taylor, through similarly named JD Commercial LLC, co-owns the business itself.
Another co-owner, Josh Taylor, did not respond to a request for comment.
Known for its Milwaukee-style pies — defined by cracker-thin crust and square-shaped pieces — Fixture has operated since 2016 in the 1887 building.
Its signature pizzas are named for nearby businesses, including Walker’s Pint, Tin Widow and Great Lakes Distillery, a crowd-favorite topped with extra red sauce, pepperoni and cream cheese dollops. The restaurant also offered customized pies, Italian-inspired appetizers, chicken wings, sandwiches, soup, salad and pastas, alongside a full bar program.
JD Commercial Properties LLC purchased the two-story building, formerly home to dual LGBTQ+ bars Club Boom and The Room, in 2015.
Fixture’s license is set to expire Feb. 10. As of Friday afternoon, no renewal application was on file with the city. A representative of the Milwaukee Licenses Division did not immediately respond to a request for more information.
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Why on earth would they not pay their taxes?
They made such great pizza! Sorry to see they neglected responsibilities. Three years of delinquent taxes means it could be lined up for tax foreclosure.