Bay View

Babe’s Ice Cream in Bay View Reopening

New owner Michael Ludwig praises old owners, will keep ice cream shop as is.

Small Change Coffee Shop Opening Next Week

Bay View salon expanding with public-facing cafe serving coffee, tea, pastries.

Bars and Restaurants Announce Closures, Shortened Hours Due To Cold

Several closures planned as wind chills are anticipated to reach -40.

Milwaukee Nabs 4 James Beard Nominations

Chefs and restaurants in Bay View, Walker's Point, scored semifinalist slots.

Is Sam’s Tap in Bay View Closed For Good?

Nearly century old building, long a tavern, went dark last fall.

City Suspends Pink Agave

Bay View business accused of skirting health inspections.

Art, Bulls and Goblins

Winter Gallery Night, PBR Unleash the Beast, the Goblin King Masquerade and more.

City Wants To Clean Up Contaminated Bay View Factory

But will it get the money to do so?

Restaurants Offer Dry January Fundraiser Events

Plus: New bars and restaurants and what will former Martino's become?

Bay View’s No Instructions Gallery Announces Partnership with New Exhibition Space, Addendum

Mystery Addition Coming to Popular Bay View Restaurant Complex

Award-winning Ground 59 to be expanded.

117 New Bars and Restaurants That Opened in Milwaukee in 2025

The variety, passion and fun on display make the city more exciting.

Nocturne Exhibit at No Instructions Gallery

5 Festive Milwaukee Pop-Ups

Visit these decked-out bars before the holiday season ends.

Alderwoman Seeks To Regulate Data Centers in Milwaukee

Ald. Marina Dimitrijevic's proposal would start with a "pause" on local development.

$43 Million Later, MPS Says Classrooms Are Safe From Lead Dust

Superintendent Brenda Cassellius and city leaders mark the end of cleanup effort.

Outpost Natural Foods Building Far Bigger Commercial Kitchen

Expansion by one of nation's largest co-ops needed to meet customer demand.

Preview Milwaukee’s Newest Brewery

Plus: Restaurant owners raise alarms; and new Mexican and Middle Eastern restaurants.

Madison Restaurateur Planning Bay View Location

Experience and cuisine intended to be brand new for Milwaukee.

Tea Shop Opens in Bay View

Jasher’s Organic Tea House offers more than 20 organic teas, fresh popcorn and baked goods in a living room-style cafe.

Are East Side Buildings Historic or Is That ‘Slander’?

'I'm the target' of 'slanderous' action, owner of buildings on Farwell and Brady charges.

Restaurants Plead For Patronage

Numerous restaurants cite sluggish business, warn of closure if things don't improve.

Café Corazón Hosting a Festive Paint-and-Sip After-Hours Dec. 14 in Bay View

Watch Out For Rampaging Santas

Plus: Don't sleep on Krampusnacht.

New Bars and Restaurants That Opened in November

Many new places include a plant-based bakery, Bay View brunch spot and a tea shop.

New Owners For Bay View Ice Cream Shop

Babe's is closed for the season, set to reopen in February under new leadership.

Stronger Drinks: A ‘Stranger Things’-Themed Pop Up

Leaders Celebrate Opening of Wisconsin’s Largest Private Affordable Housing Complex

The Corliss will eventually include 576 affordable apartments across eight buildings.

Why the Common Council’s Amended Budget is Good Policy for Milwaukee

Council's budget amendments are a statement of Milwaukee's values.

Literary Nonprofit To Take Over The Bindery

Bay View printing and community hub finds well-known new occupant.

Milwaukee Repertory Theater Names Jewish Family Services Recipient of the A Christmas Carol Families Program

Plus, A Christmas Carol Community Tickets Participating Organizations Announced

Milwaukee Forge Sells for $4.6 Million

Deeply indebted Bay View company sold out of receivership last week.

Jewelry Store Moving to Bay View

After months of delays, Cival getting closer to launching new KK Ave. location.

The Port of Milwaukee Interchange Is an Overbuilt Mess

Simplified traffic connections could yield new land while better connecting to city.

Bay View Cocktail Bar Reopens After Flood Closure

The Mothership is back after a three-month dry spell.

New Brunch Cafe in Bay View

Plus: a pop-up supper club, the latest on FoodShare benefits and farewell to Martino’s.

Supper Club Pop-Up Returns to Barnacle Buds

Gene's Supper Club will continue through February with classic Midwestern fare, seafood and ice cream cocktails.

Milwaukee Businesses Offering Assistance To FoodShare Recipients

From fine dining to a community cafe, businesses are backing low-income community members.

See How State Thinks Traffic Would Change With I-794 Removal

Traffic model shows the biggest impacts outside of Downtown.

Ebenezer Child Care Centers’ New Bay View Location Now Open and Accepting Enrollment

Work Underway On New Northwest Side Community Center

Former Town of Granville school to become all-ages community hub.

Shane McAdams: Assorted Unreliable Surprises

November 15 – December 19, 2025 Opening Reception: Saturday, November 15, 5–8 PM No Instructions Gallery | 2124 E. Rusk Ave., Milwaukee

Five Halloween Pop-Ups Offering Frights, Flights and Food

Milwaukee businesses are really getting into the Halloween spirit.

Attorney Susan Roth Announces Candidacy for Milwaukee County Circuit Court Branch 7

New Brewery Will Replace 1840

Illinois-based Solemn Oath Brewery plans Bay View taproom.

Solemn Oath Brewery to Open Bay View Location in 2026

Independent Midwestern brewer expanding to Milwaukee with a neighborhood-first space

Wisconsin Bike Fed Hosts Annual Milwaukee Santa Cycle Rampage December 6, 2025

Hot Spell Sauna Spending Winter in McKinley Marina

Nordic-style sauna business reopens for winter in new location.

Zoinks, A&J’s Halloween House Hits 10 Years Fundraising for Pathfinders

Beloved Bay View Halloween attraction hopes to raise at least $16,000 this spooky season with Scooby Doo theme.

A Boo-eautiful Weekend Awaits

Halloween is two weeks away, but Halloween events start now.

City Will Support Bay View Affordable Housing Development

Redevelopment authority will grant seldom used financial power to aid development.

Bay View Parkway Becoming Park Space

Cupertino Park roadway being removed. But what about the parking?

Café Corazón Hosting a Halloween-Themed Paint-and-Sip After-Hours Oct. 19 in Bay View

Baristas Battle Private Equity In Unionization Effort

After a unanimous vote to unionize, Anodyne workers allege FairWave is “weaponizing” the NLRB appeals process.

EsterEv Sets Reopening Date, Changes Format

Six months after flood closure, restaurant will welcome guests back to its Bay View dining room.

Compromise Sought on Bay View Historic District

Initial proposer shifts to opposition.

Anodyne Refusing to Bargain With Workers’ Union

After election win, Anodyne workers demand ownership group come to bargaining table.

New Trail Planned For Bender Park

County puts trail construction project out to bid.

Message from MPS Director Megan O’Halloran

Bay View Teacher one of five Grand Prize winners of the 2025 Harbor Freight Tools for Schools Prize for Teaching Excellence

New Bars and Restaurants That Opened in September

Six new additions include Vietnamese eatery, seafood spot and two breweries.

MKE Studio Tour This Weekend

Five New Studios and 11 New Artists Added This Year

Crowley Announces More Small Business Grants

10 more area businesses receive funds from county.

Harbor Fest Celebrates Milwaukee’s Waterways

Plus: BVGN, Doors Open and Nostalgia Con.

To Hell & Back Vintage Announces New Walkers Point Location

Northridge Mall Completely Demolished

Entrance to old movie theater toughest part of structure to raze. What comes next?

Doors Open Milwaukee Celebrates 15th Anniversary with 160+ Sites, Sept. 27–28

Oyster Bar Opens in Bay View

Second location for Outlaw Oyster adjoins Crafty Cow, offering fresh seafood, sandwiches and drinks.

Café Corazón Extends National Brunch Day Through Monday, Sept. 22, to Ensure First Responders, Nurses, Doctors, and Those in the Service Industry Can Brunch, Too

Bay View Bash Takes Over KK

Plus: A slow roll bike ride, Puerto Rican festival and Bean Plant Block Party.

City Will Waive Permit Fees For Owner-Occupied Homes Flood Repair

Proposal aims to reduce costs of rebuilding after 1,000-year storm.

Discourse Founder Plans Bay View Roastery, Taproom

'Game-changing project' is still unnamed, won't be part of Discourse brand.

M&R Development Begins Construction on the Bluffs on Lake – 278-unit Apartment Community Is M&R’s Second Rental Project in St. Francis, Wis.

Development perched on a bluff overlooking Lake Michigan will offer a full suite of resort-style amenities

Catrina Cafe Will Expand In Bay View

Bar and restaurant opened its flagship last year in Walker's Point.

City Breaks Ground on New Cruise Ship Dock

City, state officials highlight expected boost for tourism, jobs.

Voyage toward new South Shore Cruise Dock to set sail tomorrow

New Bars and Restaurants That Opened in August

Nine new additions include a taqueria, 80s-themed bar and halal restaurant.

Milwaukee Wins Funding For New Southside Protected Bike Lane

Project would provide safe travel in corridor between two large parks.