Bars and restaurants have long served as important gathering places for members of the LGBTQ+ community, serving as safe places to escape, join together, plan and protest. They have also – especially in recent years – become places for talented chefs to share their creativity (and their Pride) with the community.
This guide pays homage to LGBTQ+ eateries throughout the Cream City. And while the types of food they serve might vary greatly, every one of these eateries shares at least one thing in common: they are all safe, welcoming places where you can enjoy a great meal.
Amilinda
315 E. Wisconsin Ave., (414) 369-3683
Amilinda.com
Serving: Spanish and Portuguese fare
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Christopher's Southern Kitchen & Bar
5900 W. North Ave., (414) 293-1230
northavemkt.com
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Everyone's Ice Cream
8121 W. National Ave., West Allis
everyonesicecream.com
Serving: Ice Cream from various local makers
Catering available
Flour Girl & Flame
8121 W National Ave., West Allis, (414) 662-7921
flourgirlandflame.com
Serving: Wood-fired pizza
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Hamburger Mary’s
730 S. 5th St., (414) 488-2555
Hamburgermarys.com
Serving: American fare, including brunch and burgers
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Lumpia City
Food Truck, (414) 630-0084
lumpiacity.com
Serving: Filipino lumpia
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La Cage
801 S 2nd St., (414) 383-8330
lacage.club
Serving: Fish fry
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Las Virellas
Zocalo Food Park, 636 S. 6th St., (414) 544-2175
facebook.com/lasvirellasfoodtruck
Serving: Puerto Rican fare
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Moon Cherry Sweets
Pop-up Bake Shop
mayaophelias.net/mooncherrysweets
Serving: Plant-based sweet treats
Moxie Food + Drink
501 E. Silver Spring Dr., (414) 204-8980
Eatatmoxie.com
Serving: American comfort food
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North Shore Boulangerie
4401 N. Oakland Ave., (414) 963-2153
11124 Industrial Dr., Mequon (262) 518-0021
Northshoreboulangerie.com
Serving: French fare, bakery
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Ono Kine Grindz
7215 W. North Ave., (414) 778-0727
Okgrindz.com
Serving: Hawaiian fare and groceries
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Paloma Taco & Tequila
5419 W. North Ave., (414) 810-0404
2156 S. Kinnickinnic Ave., (414) 810-0404
Palomatacoandtequila.com
Serving: Tacos, Mexican fare
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Wonderland
732 E. Burleigh St., (414) 372-7880
artbarwonderland.com
Serving: Comfort food, vegan options
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As a passionate champion of the local dining scene, Lori has reimagined the restaurant critic's role into that of a trusted dining concierge, guiding food lovers to delightful culinary discoveries and memorable experiences.
Lori is an avid cook whose accrual of condiments and spices is rivaled only by her cookbook collection. Her passion for the culinary industry was birthed while balancing A&W root beer mugs as a teenage carhop, fed by insatiable curiosity and fueled by the people whose stories entwine with every dish. Lori is the author of two books: the "Wisconsin Field to Fork" cookbook and "Milwaukee Food". Her work has garnered journalism awards from entities including the Milwaukee Press Club. In 2024, Lori was honored with a "Top 20 Women in Hospitality to Watch" award by the Wisconsin Restaurant Association.
When she’s not eating, photographing food, writing or planning for TV and radio spots, you’ll find Lori seeking out adventures with her husband Paul, traveling, cooking, reading, learning, snuggling with her cats and looking for ways to make a difference.
