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Food Bradford Beach & the Lakefront

Colectivo Lakefront

A place to eat in Bradford Beach & the Lakefront, budget-friendly ($) and worth about 45 minutes. Best time to go: Morning.

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Why go

Coffee shop and cafe in the 1888 Milwaukee River Flushing Station on Lincoln Memorial Drive, with lake views.

It is one of 7 curated places we feature in Bradford Beach & the Lakefront, alongside 3 sights, 2 activities and 1 outdoor spot. 3 more of our picks sit within about half a mile in a straight line, so it pairs easily with Villa Terrace and Oriental Theatre. At about 45 minutes, it slots neatly between bigger plans.

Type
Food
Neighborhood
Lakefront
Price
$
Time needed
45 min
Best time
Morning

Nearby

Our closest curated picks, including 3 beyond Bradford Beach & the Lakefront. Distances are straight-line, not walking or driving.

  1. 1
    Villa Terrace

    1920s Italian Renaissance-style villa above the lake, now a decorative arts museum with terraced gardens.

    Sight · 0.4 mi straight-line
  2. 2
    Oriental Theatre

    1927 movie palace on Farwell Avenue with an elaborate East Indian-style interior, still showing films daily.

    Activity · 0.4 mi straight-line
  3. 3
    Milwaukee RiverWalk

    Riverside path linking the Third Ward and downtown, passing the Bronze Fonz.

    Activity · Milwaukee · 0.6 mi straight-line
  4. 4
    Polar Bear Plunge at Bradford Beach

    Free New Year's Day plunge into Lake Michigan at noon, a Milwaukee tradition that draws hundreds every year.

    Activity · 0.9 mi straight-line
  5. 5
    Lakefront Brewery

    Riverside brewery known for its entertaining tours and Friday fish fry.

    Drinks · Milwaukee · 0.9 mi straight-line
  6. 6
    Milwaukee Art Museum

    Calatrava's lakefront pavilion with moving 'wings' and a strong collection.

    Sight · Milwaukee · 1.1 mi straight-line

On these curated routes

Colectivo Lakefront is a stop on our Milwaukee New Year's Eve route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.

More to do in Bradford Beach & the Lakefront

Colectivo Lakefront is our only food pick in Bradford Beach & the Lakefront; here is what else we recommend there. See the full Bradford Beach & the Lakefront guide.

When to go: weather by month, based on Milwaukee

Our climate figures for Bradford Beach & the Lakefront come from nearby Milwaukee. Average daily highs in Milwaukee run from 28°F in January to 83°F in July; June is usually the wettest month. For Colectivo Lakefront itself, we suggest: Morning.

Modelled monthly averages for Milwaukee from NASA POWER, not a forecast. Milwaukee weather by month (covers Bradford Beach & the Lakefront).

Getting there

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Coordinates
43.05354, -87.88687
Destination
Bradford Beach & the Lakefront, Wisconsin

Colectivo Lakefront: quick answers

How much time do you need at Colectivo Lakefront?

Plan on about 45 minutes at Colectivo Lakefront. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.

When is the best time to visit Colectivo Lakefront?

Our pick: Morning. Insider tip: Get a hot drink here before or after the plunge; it is a short drive south of the beach.

Which TripsCircle routes include Colectivo Lakefront?

Colectivo Lakefront appears on Milwaukee New Year's Eve, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.

Add Colectivo Lakefront to your crew's plan

Save it to a shared TripsCircle itinerary, settle the timing with a quick poll, and split the costs with everyone going to Bradford Beach & the Lakefront.

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