Independent businesses in Milwaukee, WI
300+ locally owned businesses in Wisconsin. None of them is penned in by private equity.
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A few places in Milwaukee worth a visit. Each one passed our screen for chains and private equity.
Everyone in Milwaukee
$3.59 Cleaners
Milwaukee, WI · Dry Cleaning
1033 Omakase
Milwaukee, WI · Restaurant
16th Steet Appliances
Milwaukee, WI · Retail & Shopping
1700 Pullup
Milwaukee, WI · Restaurant
17th Ward Cocktail Lounge
Milwaukee, WI · Bar & Brewery
1903 Tavern
Milwaukee, WI · Bar & Brewery
202.PC.repair
Milwaukee, WI · Retail & Shopping
2Mesa Mexican Eatery
Milwaukee, WI · Restaurant
3rd Street Market Bar
Milwaukee, WI · Bar & Brewery
3rd Street Market Hall
Milwaukee, WI · Restaurant
4 Seasons Auto
Milwaukee, WI · Auto Dealer
414 Glass & Grooves
Milwaukee, WI · Retail & Shopping
5927 Used Cars
Milwaukee, WI · Auto Dealer
5XEN Super Asian Market
Milwaukee, WI · Grocery
60th Street Tobacco & Varieties
Milwaukee, WI · Retail & Shopping
A Taste of Soul MKE
Milwaukee, WI · Restaurant
A Team Automotive Repair
Milwaukee, WI · Auto Repair
A-1 Beauty
Milwaukee, WI · Retail & Shopping
A1 Security Locksmith
Milwaukee, WI · Retail & Shopping
ABC Kortsch Moving & Storage
Milwaukee, WI · Retail & Shopping
ABC Liquor
Milwaukee, WI · Retail & Shopping
ABC Sewer and Drain Cleaning
Milwaukee, WI · Local business
AM Luxe Salon
Milwaukee, WI · Hair Salon
ASCENT Gym
Milwaukee, WI · Gym & Fitness
Abobo African Market
Milwaukee, WI · Grocery
Above and Beyond Auto Sales
Milwaukee, WI · Auto Dealer
Access Boutique
Milwaukee, WI · Clothing & Accessories
Ace High
Milwaukee, WI · Bar & Brewery
Actualink Designs
Milwaukee, WI · Retail & Shopping
Adara dé Beauté
Milwaukee, WI · Spa & Wellness
Advanced Pain Management
Milwaukee, WI · Doctor & Clinic
Affordable Grooming Services Plus More
Milwaukee, WI · Retail & Shopping
African Market Baraka Food
Milwaukee, WI · Retail & Shopping
Agency
Milwaukee, WI · Bar & Brewery
Airbrush and Tattoo Specialists
Milwaukee, WI · Retail & Shopping
Airport Liquor
Milwaukee, WI · Retail & Shopping
Al Asalah
Milwaukee, WI · Grocery
Al Wadi Coffee House
Milwaukee, WI · Café & Coffee
Al's Wheels & Deals
Milwaukee, WI · Auto Dealer
Aladdin - Taste of the East / PitaWorks
Milwaukee, WI · Restaurant
Alamo Custom Embroidery
Milwaukee, WI · Local business
Alderaan Coffee
Milwaukee, WI · Café & Coffee
Alem Ethiopian Village
Milwaukee, WI · Restaurant
Alfie's Men's & Women's Hairstyling & Facials
Milwaukee, WI · Hair Salon
All 4 Auto
Milwaukee, WI · Retail & Shopping
All Hands Boatworks MKE
Milwaukee, WI · Local business
All Season Lawn Care & Landscaping
Milwaukee, WI · Landscaping
Allende Cocina Mexicana
Milwaukee, WI · Restaurant
Allie Boy's Bagelry & Luncheonette
Milwaukee, WI · Retail & Shopping
Alter Ego Fashion Boutique
Milwaukee, WI · Clothing & Accessories
Althea's Fine Lingerie
Milwaukee, WI · Clothing & Accessories
Amaranth Bakery & Cafe
Milwaukee, WI · Bakery
American Beauty
Milwaukee, WI · Retail & Shopping
American Dental Group
Milwaukee, WI · Dentist
American European Foods
Milwaukee, WI · Local business
American Science & Surplus
Milwaukee, WI · Retail & Shopping
American Sub
Milwaukee, WI · Restaurant
Amilinda
Milwaukee, WI · Restaurant
Amorphic Beer
Milwaukee, WI · Bar & Brewery
Amro’s Food & Tobacco
Milwaukee, WI · Grocery
Andiamo Coffee & Tea
Milwaukee, WI · Café & Coffee
Angel's Auto Sales
Milwaukee, WI · Auto Dealer
Anmol Restaurant
Milwaukee, WI · Restaurant
Anodyne Coffee Roasting Company
Milwaukee, WI · Café & Coffee
Antique Indian Restaurant
Milwaukee, WI · Restaurant
Anytime Arepa
Milwaukee, WI · Restaurant
Aperitivo
Milwaukee, WI · Restaurant
Appleton Ave Auto Sales
Milwaukee, WI · Auto Dealer
Appleton Mini Mart
Milwaukee, WI · Grocery
Arch
Milwaukee, WI · Retail & Shopping
Archambeaus Salon
Milwaukee, WI · Hair Salon
Arcoiris Bakery
Milwaukee, WI · Bakery
Arlanderz Chicken & Fish
Milwaukee, WI · Restaurant
Aro Lock & Door
Milwaukee, WI · Retail & Shopping
Art Smart's Dart Mart & Juggling Emporium
Milwaukee, WI · Retail & Shopping
Artisan Ramen
Milwaukee, WI · Restaurant
Artists' Friends
Milwaukee, WI · Clothing & Accessories
Artwin Jewel
Milwaukee, WI · Clothing & Accessories
Asian International Market
Milwaukee, WI · Grocery
At Random
Milwaukee, WI · Bar & Brewery
Atlas Heating & Sheet Metal
Milwaukee, WI · HVAC
Atomic Tattoos
Milwaukee, WI · Retail & Shopping
Auto Cave
Milwaukee, WI · Auto Repair
Auto Sound & Security
Milwaukee, WI · Auto Repair
Autotronix
Milwaukee, WI · Auto Repair
Avenue Liquor
Milwaukee, WI · Retail & Shopping
Avlí
Milwaukee, WI · Restaurant
Axolotl Café
Milwaukee, WI · Restaurant
Azal Coffee
Milwaukee, WI · Café & Coffee
B & G Foods
Milwaukee, WI · Grocery
B-N-B Cap Tap
Milwaukee, WI · Bar & Brewery
BC Modern
Milwaukee, WI · Hardware & Home
BC Supermarket
Milwaukee, WI · Grocery
BGC B!KE Shop
Milwaukee, WI · Retail & Shopping
BK Landscape Contracting & Supplies
Milwaukee, WI · Hardware & Home
Back Street BBQ & Hotpot
Milwaukee, WI · Restaurant
Badge Lock & Key
Milwaukee, WI · Retail & Shopping
Badger Auto Sales
Milwaukee, WI · Auto Dealer
Badger Tire & Auto
Milwaukee, WI · Auto Repair
Baithak of Punjab
Milwaukee, WI · Restaurant
Bamboo
Milwaukee, WI · Restaurant
Banderas
Milwaukee, WI · Bar & Brewery
Bank Five Nine
Milwaukee, WI · Bank & Credit Union
Bar 333
Milwaukee, WI · Bar & Brewery
Barber's Company
Milwaukee, WI · Barber
Barbiere's Italian Inn
Milwaukee, WI · Restaurant
Barnacle Bud's
Milwaukee, WI · Restaurant
Barre Milwaukee
Milwaukee, WI · Gym & Fitness
Bay View Bowl
Milwaukee, WI · Arts & Entertainment
Neighborhood bar and bowling alley in a 1925 building with wooden lanes, pool, and Friday/Saturday glow bowling.
Bay View Printing Co.
Milwaukee, WI · Printing & Shipping
Baylor's Watermelon Market
Milwaukee, WI · Grocery
Bayview Supermarket
Milwaukee, WI · Grocery
Beautifully Loc'd
Milwaukee, WI · Hair Salon
Beauty & Bargains
Milwaukee, WI · Retail & Shopping
Beauty Bar by Whitney
Milwaukee, WI · Spa & Wellness
Beauty Max
Milwaukee, WI · Retail & Shopping
Bebe Zito
Milwaukee, WI · Restaurant
Bedroom Secrets
Milwaukee, WI · Clothing & Accessories
Beeny's Pizza
Milwaukee, WI · Restaurant
Beerline Cafe
Milwaukee, WI · Café & Coffee
Beijing Express
Milwaukee, WI · Restaurant
Bella Beauty Salon
Milwaukee, WI · Hair Salon
Belli's Bistro & Spirits
Milwaukee, WI · Restaurant
Ben's Cycle
Milwaukee, WI · Retail & Shopping
Bennett Coachworks
Milwaukee, WI · Auto Repair
Bento Xpert
Milwaukee, WI · Restaurant
Bert's Beer & Liquor
Milwaukee, WI · Retail & Shopping
Bert’s Hair Design
Milwaukee, WI · Hair Salon
Best Fish
Milwaukee, WI · Pet Store
Best Place Gift Shop
Milwaukee, WI · Gift Shop
Beth Eaton Pottery
Milwaukee, WI · Retail & Shopping
Beto's Pizza
Milwaukee, WI · Restaurant
Big Man
Milwaukee, WI · Bar & Brewery
Big Shark's Fish & Chicken
Milwaukee, WI · Restaurant
Big Sharks Fish and Chicken
Milwaukee, WI · Restaurant
Bill the Butcher
Milwaukee, WI · Grocery
Birch
Milwaukee, WI · Restaurant
Birdsong’s
Milwaukee, WI · Retail & Shopping
Bisou Nails & Spa
Milwaukee, WI · Spa & Wellness
Bistro 333
Milwaukee, WI · Restaurant
Bittercube Apothecary
Milwaukee, WI · Gift Shop
Black Essence Braiding Salon
Milwaukee, WI · Hair Salon
Black Husky Brewing
Milwaukee, WI · Bar & Brewery
Black Ink
Milwaukee, WI · Retail & Shopping
Black Sheep
Milwaukee, WI · Bar & Brewery
Blackbird Bar
Milwaukee, WI · Bar & Brewery
Blest By Campuzano
Milwaukee, WI · Retail & Shopping
Blooming Lotus Bakery
Milwaukee, WI · Bakery
Blue Bat Kitchen & Tequilaria
Milwaukee, WI · Restaurant
Blue's Egg
Milwaukee, WI · Restaurant
Bob's Barber Shop
Milwaukee, WI · Barber
Body Ritual
Milwaukee, WI · Retail & Shopping
Bollywood Grill
Milwaukee, WI · Restaurant
Book Marq
Milwaukee, WI · Bookstore
Boone and Crockett
Milwaukee, WI · Bar & Brewery
Borders Auto Sales
Milwaukee, WI · Auto Dealer
Bosses Boutique
Milwaukee, WI · Clothing & Accessories
Boswell Books
Milwaukee, WI · Bookstore
Botánica El Ángel
Milwaukee, WI · Retail & Shopping
Bouchard's
Milwaukee, WI · Clothing & Accessories
Brake Shop
Milwaukee, WI · Auto Repair
Brass Light Gallery
Milwaukee, WI · Retail & Shopping
Brew Bayou
Milwaukee, WI · Café & Coffee
Brew City Brand Apparel
Milwaukee, WI · Clothing & Accessories
Brew City Brands
Milwaukee, WI · Clothing & Accessories
Brew City Locksmith
Milwaukee, WI · Local business
Brew City Smoke Shop
Milwaukee, WI · Retail & Shopping
Brewed Cafe
Milwaukee, WI · Café & Coffee
Bright Food Market
Milwaukee, WI · Grocery
Broken Bat Brewing Company
Milwaukee, WI · Bar & Brewery
Broken Yolk
Milwaukee, WI · Restaurant
Bronze Optical
Milwaukee, WI · Optometrist
Bronzeville Collective
Milwaukee, WI · Gift Shop
Brown & Gibbs Sports Bar
Milwaukee, WI · Bar & Brewery
Brüdd Cafe
Milwaukee, WI · Bar & Brewery
Buck Bradley's Saloon & Eatery
Milwaukee, WI · Restaurant
Buckhead Back Bar Saloon
Milwaukee, WI · Bar & Brewery
Buckley's Restaurant & Bar
Milwaukee, WI · Restaurant
Bull's Eye Records
Milwaukee, WI · Retail & Shopping
Burke Candy
Milwaukee, WI · Retail & Shopping
Burnhearts
Milwaukee, WI · Bar & Brewery
Butters Fetting
Milwaukee, WI · Local business
C & S Asian Supermarket
Milwaukee, WI · Grocery
C. Adam's Bakery
Milwaukee, WI · Bakery
C.R. Novelty Motors
Milwaukee, WI · Auto Dealer
CFL Tires
Milwaukee, WI · Retail & Shopping
Cfsc
Milwaukee, WI · Retail & Shopping
CGX
Milwaukee, WI · Retail & Shopping
CJ Clippers
Milwaukee, WI · Hair Salon
CMB Salon
Milwaukee, WI · Hair Salon
CORA Beauty + Spa
Milwaukee, WI · Spa & Wellness
Cache Cider
Milwaukee, WI · Local business
Cafe Bebe
Milwaukee, WI · Café & Coffee
Cafe Corazon - Bay View
Milwaukee, WI · Restaurant
Cafe India Bay View
Milwaukee, WI · Restaurant
Caffrey's
Milwaukee, WI · Bar & Brewery
Café Calatrava
Milwaukee, WI · Restaurant
Café Lulu
Milwaukee, WI · Restaurant
Cajun Soul MKE
Milwaukee, WI · Restaurant
Calderon Club
Milwaukee, WI · Restaurant
Camacho's
Milwaukee, WI · Bar & Brewery
Camino
Milwaukee, WI · Restaurant
Camp Bar
Milwaukee, WI · Bar & Brewery
Canary Coffee Bar
Milwaukee, WI · Café & Coffee
Canni
Milwaukee, WI · Retail & Shopping
Capital Nail
Milwaukee, WI · Spa & Wellness
Capitol Beauty
Milwaukee, WI · Retail & Shopping
Capitol Dealz
Milwaukee, WI · Retail & Shopping
Capitol Drive Loans
Milwaukee, WI · Retail & Shopping
Capitol Family Dental
Milwaukee, WI · Dentist
Capitol Liquor & Beer
Milwaukee, WI · Retail & Shopping
Capitol Mini Mart
Milwaukee, WI · Grocery
Capitol Pantry
Milwaukee, WI · Grocery
Car Tunes
Milwaukee, WI · Auto Repair
Carnevor
Milwaukee, WI · Restaurant
Carniceria Vargas
Milwaukee, WI · Grocery
Caroline’s Jazz Club
Milwaukee, WI · Bar & Brewery
Casera Cafe & Bakery
Milwaukee, WI · Café & Coffee
Cash in Gold
Milwaukee, WI · Clothing & Accessories
Cash4Gold Jewelry
Milwaukee, WI · Clothing & Accessories
Cavas
Milwaukee, WI · Restaurant
Cedar Inn
Milwaukee, WI · Bar & Brewery
Cell World & Tobacco
Milwaukee, WI · Retail & Shopping
Centraal Grand Cafe and Tappery
Milwaukee, WI · Restaurant
Central Standard Craft Distillery
Milwaukee, WI · Bar & Brewery
Central Waters Brewing Co. Milwaukee Taproom
Milwaukee, WI · Bar & Brewery
Centro Cafe
Milwaukee, WI · Restaurant
Centro de Sondio
Milwaukee, WI · Retail & Shopping
Cesar Furnature
Milwaukee, WI · Hardware & Home
Chance's Express Doggie Spa
Milwaukee, WI · Retail & Shopping
Changing Face Salon & Boutique
Milwaukee, WI · Hair Salon
Char’d
Milwaukee, WI · Restaurant
Chettinadu House
Milwaukee, WI · Restaurant
Chic Nails
Milwaukee, WI · Nail Salon
Chicago Style
Milwaukee, WI · Restaurant
Chicago Sub
Milwaukee, WI · Restaurant
Chihuahua Auto Repair
Milwaukee, WI · Auto Repair
China Gourmet
Milwaukee, WI · Restaurant
Chinatown
Milwaukee, WI · Restaurant
Chinese Chef
Milwaukee, WI · Restaurant
Chocolate Rose Lounge
Milwaukee, WI · Bar & Brewery
Chopstix
Milwaukee, WI · Restaurant
Chu Hai Oriental Market
Milwaukee, WI · Grocery
Chubby's Cheese Steaks
Milwaukee, WI · Restaurant
Chubby's Cheesesteaks
Milwaukee, WI · Restaurant
Chucho's Red Tacos
Milwaukee, WI · Restaurant
Cielito Lindo
Milwaukee, WI · Restaurant
City Fountain
Milwaukee, WI · Bar & Brewery
City Furnature
Milwaukee, WI · Hardware & Home
City Spirits and Liquor
Milwaukee, WI · Retail & Shopping
City.Net Jazz Café
Milwaukee, WI · Café & Coffee
Cival Collective
Milwaukee, WI · Clothing & Accessories
Clara Bella Salon
Milwaukee, WI · Hair Salon
Class Act Hair & Nail
Milwaukee, WI · Spa & Wellness
Classic Slice
Milwaukee, WI · Restaurant
Classics Barbershop
Milwaukee, WI · Barber
Clean Laundry
Milwaukee, WI · Dry Cleaning
Clinton Street Antiques
Milwaukee, WI · Retail & Shopping
Closet Classics
Milwaukee, WI · Retail & Shopping
Cloud 9 Workshop
Milwaukee, WI · Local business
Club 6 Street
Milwaukee, WI · Bar & Brewery
Club 99
Milwaukee, WI · Bar & Brewery
Club Brady
Milwaukee, WI · Bar & Brewery
Club Charlies
Milwaukee, WI · Bar & Brewery
Club Vida Y Energia
Milwaukee, WI · Café & Coffee
Coast
Milwaukee, WI · Restaurant
Coffee to Cocktails Bar
Milwaukee, WI · Bar & Brewery
Coffeetails
Milwaukee, WI · Café & Coffee
Colectivo Coffee
Milwaukee, WI · Café & Coffee
Collector's Edge Comics
Milwaukee, WI · Bookstore
Colorbar 1025
Milwaukee, WI · Hair Salon
Comet Café
Milwaukee, WI · Café & Coffee
Commonplace
Milwaukee, WI · Retail & Shopping
Community Prevention Center
Milwaukee, WI · Doctor & Clinic
Community Roofing & Restoration
Milwaukee, WI · Roofing
Component Brewing Company
Milwaukee, WI · Bar & Brewery
Conflict Sports
Milwaukee, WI · Gym & Fitness
Conojito's Place
Milwaukee, WI · Bar & Brewery
Convenience Plus
Milwaukee, WI · Retail & Shopping
Convenient Corner
Milwaukee, WI · Grocery
Cool Beauty Supply
Milwaukee, WI · Retail & Shopping
Copper Kitchen
Milwaukee, WI · Restaurant
Cork MKE
Milwaukee, WI · Bar & Brewery
Cosmo Beauty
Milwaukee, WI · Spa & Wellness
Courtland Medical Center
Milwaukee, WI · Doctor & Clinic
Craft Boba
Milwaukee, WI · Café & Coffee
Crafty Cow
Milwaukee, WI · Restaurant
Crave BBQ
Milwaukee, WI · Restaurant
Cream City Cluckery
Milwaukee, WI · Restaurant
Cream City Restoration
Milwaukee, WI · Hardware & Home
Cream Mke
Milwaukee, WI · Clothing & Accessories
Creative Enterprises
Milwaukee, WI · Retail & Shopping
Creta Mediterranean Grill
Milwaukee, WI · Restaurant
Criollo
Milwaukee, WI · Restaurant
Crystal Hair Salon
Milwaukee, WI · Hair Salon
Cubanitas
Milwaukee, WI · Restaurant
Curry Hut
Milwaukee, WI · Restaurant
Custom Prints & Designs By Pamela
Milwaukee, WI · Retail & Shopping
Custom Tattoo
Milwaukee, WI · Retail & Shopping
Cute Robot Japanese Kitchen
Milwaukee, WI · Restaurant