The Wicked Hop

The waitress with pink hair was WONDERFUL, so energetic and friendly. The chicken sandwich was the right amount of juicy and tender and the hot chocolate was perfect. Loved how the music was loud but not so loud you can’t talk to the person across from you. Loved this place and will be a regular customer!

What a cute brunch spot! The blood Mary was so good! Definitely a must try if you like bloody Mary’s! Liz was our server… she was an absolute gem! Made our visit and brunch amazing!

We were visiting and this place was a super fun restaurant! It had a fun and funky atmosphere with indoor and outdoor seating. The staff was very kind and stayed on top of things. The food was amazing. We had a foot long grilled cheese which in itself made the place worth it. The like Cajun pasta thing was good and so was the salmon BLT. Overall I would say it’s average pricing

Give this boy a RAISE! I just had the BEST Old Fashioned I’ve ever had with Brady! Definitely helps that he was so adorable and gave us incredible service all night! Have been recommending this place just because of him and his amazing service! Love this place so much hoping to see him again <3

I recently visited Milwaukee to see the Neil Young concert and stayed near the Third Ward. We ended up at the Wicked Hop for brunch on Saturday and it was a very pleasant experience. Our table was outside so we were able to people watch and see the art festival as it got up and running that morning. The service, food and atmosphere were great - Wicked Hop has a very relaxing and chill vibe. There were so many good choices on the menu it was hard to pick - I ended up with an ice tea and the Crescent Wrench which is essentially a scrambled egg, cheese, and I choose avocado on a buttery croissant (bacon or sausage was also an option). I opted for a side of fruit which had generous portion of pineapple, orange slices and melon. I would definitely recommend this as a must visit stop on your next trip to the Third Ward. I’m looking forward to my next selection and, on my next visit, I’ll try one of their Bloody Mary’s. Cheers!

A Salmon Sandwich That Conquers! I recently had the opportunity to visit this restaurant and was pleasantly surprised by my experience. I opted for the salmon sandwich with a side of fries, and I must say it was an excellent choice. The salmon was cooked to perfection, juicy and full of flavor, complementing the other ingredients in the sandwich wonderfully. The fries, for their part, were crispy and delicious – the ideal accompaniment. Beyond the food, the ambiance of the place was very pleasant, which made the evening even more enjoyable. Furthermore, the service was impeccable; the staff was attentive and friendly at all times, contributing to a very positive experience. My only observation would be the variety of the menu, which I found a bit limited. However, this doesn't detract from the quality of what they do offer. If you're a fan of good salmon and are looking for a place with excellent ambiance and service, I definitely recommend giving the wicked Hop a try!.

Food was great! Don't order the donuts. They came out fresh and were hard tasted burnt and couldn't pierce it with a fork. The chicken and waffles were awesome!

I finally went to the Wicked Hop on a weekday evening, snd the atmosphere was quite kosher. However, the food was even better. I had the bbq chicken wings, garlic green beans and fries. The food was amazing, but the service was even better. Check it out. . .

If Wisconsin prides itself on two things -- cheese curds and Bloody Marys -- then The Wicked Hop in Milwaukee's Third Ward absolutely delivers on both. The cheese curds were perfectly golden and gooey, and the Bloody Mary was expertly crafted -- bold, flavorful, and just the right kick. And when those two worlds collide? A Bloody Mary topped with cheese strings -- pure Wisconsin magic! The atmosphere was fun and lively, the service was friendly, and it's the kind of spot that captures exactly what makes Milwaukee's food scene so special. Whether you're a local or just visiting, The Wicked Hop is a must for brunch or a casual weekend stop.

Our server was great but the food was just okay. Went for lunch while out running errands was super excited for something to eat finally and was a bit disappointed! The nachos while they looked huge really was just a pile of toppings, limited chips and what was giving nonfat cheese based on the way the chips pulled apart with only one layer of cheese. We had the cheese sauce on the side our choice which as a beer cheese sauce one of us liked it and the other didn't so probably better we did on the side. I wouldn't recommend these! Also the chicken we added on was just plain grilled chicken no true added flavor. Bit of a bummer but service was good. Also super chilly in the restaurant!!

Date of visit: October 19, 2025 I was meeting up with some friends from high school and they suggested meeting here for drinks and something a little more substantial. I readily agreed as I felt like I hadn't been to The Wicked Hop in about as long as it had been since I had caught up with these fellow Vincent High School graduates! I went with the Fonzarelli French Toast, though to be honest there wasn't really anything that made it Fonzie, or "Happy Days." It was your straightforward french toast with a side of bacon. Not saying it wasn't good, because it was, but the name kind of hyped me up unnecessarily. I did also need to get more syrup--the portion was very generous, but the maple syrup allotment was not. Service was good with the whole team pitching in to help run food, and the little bit of appetizers I had (I Dream of Doughnuts and the cheese curds) were both good as well, so you really can't go wrong with either of those, either!

We love the relaxed atmosphere at the Wicked Hop. The bloodies are delicious with the extra amount of Worcestershire that is perfect. We enjoyed the extra toppings on the bloody and with a reasonable price. We came to watch the arsenal game and the bar tender was very accommodating. The bartender was very clean with making drinks, using gloves with everything. We loved chilling here and would come back!

It was my first time doing their to-go window for drinks and it was a fun experience! We love their cocktails and it was perfect for our walk in the third ward. Delicious mil-mosa and espresso martini! Great bartenders!! We will definitely do it again!

We sat outside and grabbed lunch and a drink before our flight. Great spot with great food. Service was excellent. Will return!

I love the vibe of this place. Whether you sit on the patio at the bar or even up on the balcony, there's always good energy. Not only do they have great bloody mary's, but their mimosas are super tasty. There's not much you can get on the menu that isn't delicious. Great hangout spot in the Third Ward or to catch a game.

Andre makes the most amazing martinis!!! And he is easy on the eyes . Highly recommend wicked hop for some good cocktails

I was headed to a show at the Skylight Music Theater and wanted to grab some dinner prior. There's quite a few eateries on Broadway within walking distance of the theater and The Wicked Hop is one of them. I had never been here so decided to give it a try. Because the show was on Saturday evening, I made reservations and was thankfully able to be seated straight away. The theater is about a five minute walk from The Wicked Hop and after doing some research online and seeing that they mostly specialize in pub fare, I figured giving myself and my dining companion 1.5 hours to dine and then make it to the theater would be plenty of time (and we actually even arrived at the restaurant a few minutes early to be certain). They were busy but not overly so (empty tables, etc) but the service was super laggy. We waited over ten minutes just for our beverages (which were just a soda and a cold brew) and then when she came to deliver them, she forgot the cold brew. I ordered the grilled cheese which comes served with tomato soup and she also forgot that. Soda and waters were never refilled, etc. In the end everything was taking so long when she came to pick up the check, I had to mention that we were in a bit of a rush which thankfully was the one and only time she didn't disappear for 15+ minutes at a time. Turns out, 1.5 hours was almost not enough time. So something to note if you're on a schedule. From a service perspective, it was pretty frustrating. The food itself was good though! As I mentioned, I ordered the grilled cheese and tomato soup with a caesar salad on the side. The grilled cheese dipped in their chunky tomato basil soup was delicious. The salad was crisp and fresh and presented well with an edible flower on the top. The food was a solid 4 stars. The service was 1-2 stars. So, three stars it is.

I'm not sure what happened this night, but we were charged extra for everything we didn't order. We came on a Tuesday around 5pm for their happy hour deals. It initially wasn't terribly busy at that time, but then around 5:45 or so, it started to pick up. We initially ordered 2 drinks off the happy hour menu, an old-fashioned sweet and a daiquiri. After the drinks came out, we ordered tenders and the cheese curds with marinara (cause we don't eat ranch). The wait was probably like 20-25 minutes for the food. The service was a bit slow, but we didn't mind as we did see a lot of people come through. However, our only problem was that when we got the tab, our appetizers were full-priced, we were charged extra for ranch, and our old-fashioned had an upcharge for whiskey. I'm not sure what happened there. We are more than happy to order food as-is with no substitutions, given that it's discounted for the happy hour deal. I'm not expecting 5-star service or food, but all of these little charges were unexpected. They did change our food prices to reflect the happy hour pricing, but left everything else the same.

I'm not a huge fan of the food at The Wicked Hop but I love the location and the outdoor seating- right in the heart of the Third Ward and across the street from the famous Milwaukee Public Market. In my opinion, this is a fun spot to stop for a drink with friends but it doesn't have the best tasting food. For the most part, it's typical bar food. Quesadillas, cheese curds, wings, tacos, grilled cheese, burger, some salad options. It's also noisy inside the restaurant. I've had a black bean burger and fries from there. It was good but not memorable.

Horrible service on a Saturday afternoon. When we walked in they prefaced our seating with they are only serving apps for the moment. They sat us down and we probably waited a good 15 minutes before a server came over. In the meantime we asked and they said they would be there shortly. We only ordered drinks and cheese curds. The drinks were good, the curds were disappointing. These were the first I tried in Milwaukee and the worst. They were not cooked enough despite their appearance of golden brown. The restaurant name is pretty cool and I had higher expectations, but was definitely let down.

Review speaks to experience on Saturday November 30, 11:45m. First visit to The Third Ward and The Wicked Hop, second visit for a friend who brought me as she wanted another signature Bloody Mary. She had this a couple weeks back and has raved about it since. Olives, a shrimp, no celery, but yes to cheese. You read that right - there are several strands of cheese in this beverage. She had this down before the appetizer came. Beer chaser. $12 I ordered from the weekend brunch menu, starting with the donuts for sharing. They were fried hot with the tiniest amount of powdered sugar, neglible as it added no sweetness. The chocolate sauce is Nutella and was served room temp. The raspberry coulis was a better dipper. $10 for not more than 10 donut holes. My entree was the West Coast breakfast which was avocado toast. The bread was not actually toasted. Just cold bread. I neither saw pepper nor picked up any flavor and only one bite seemed to have basil. The halved cherry tomatoes totalled about eight tomatoes. The avo spread had no flavor. Salt? Lime? Just plain and not enough anywhere to sink one's teeth into for a creamy bite. $11. Friend had burger and it was just so so overall. She was there for the drink. Service could not have been more disinterested. Slow to clear the old plates and we were seated at a small two top high top so space was limited. All in all, not a place I would return to. If you are a Bloody Mary fanatic maybe this is worth a visit. I

Just moved to milwaukee last month & I've been coming to the wicked hop as it's my local bar by my apartment. Food is great, best burger I've had since coming from California. Last weekend my friends & I came for dinner. Service was good & food came out fairly quickly for how busy they were. However our server creeped us out a bit. He tried selling us weed after we closed out. *tall 30 something white guy served us.

Stopped by after a long day. Beer selection was good with a lot of local beers. Food was average...nothing extraordinary but nothing bad either. Staff was a little slow until our entrees arrived.

Service was pretty lousy, bartender was ice cold, looked like they hated me and hated life altogether. On top of that, nothing better than getting chased off a high top table by a manager in the middle of the day with no one beating the door down - on the BAR side of the establishment, with several empty tables available. I had my drink, which was a very mid lemon drop, and I left. I won't be coming back - an overpriced waste of time and dollars.

Went here for drinks this week and had the best experience! Good burgers, very Peary margarita was bangin, and Andres at the bar was awesome. 10/10 place.

Unfortunately, The Wicked Hop left us less than impressed. I will say they were fairly accommodating with our large group/reservation. It could see it being a good place for a beer/app to watch a game but that's about all. No one in our group loved what they ate and a few people had some floating things that the staff called "cheese" in their water. I'll be trying someplace else next time I'm in town.

We decided to try this place out which was recommended by a bartender so we said let's give it a try . We order the cheese curds chicken nachos and pretzel platter. The cheese curds was delicious the pretzel was hot and soft the nachos was the star on this order good amount of chicken and topping. Our waiter was good. Drinks was a great price they also had a dj and a bar in the next room which we stay and had a couple of drinks overall good food and good music I would recommend giving this place a try

This was a fun spot, Very wide open with lots of windows. We were seated upstairs which is a really cute section. Our drinks were great, I had a Paloma and my fiancé had a Willow Tree. We started off with the cheese curds which were great, try them. I had a burger which was good, but the fries were 10/10. He had the Cajun pasta which he enjoyed. Kayden was our server and he was great, give him a raise!

Taste of the food was excellent. Service was fast and efficient even with splitting the bills. Ambiance was cool nice to see the 3d art on the walls.

Food is great! Pet friendly and service is nice. They have a clean and great place. Nice location.

The ambiance is great. We often come here for drinks and to enjoy sitting outside in the patio. We often stop in before events at Summerfest grounds. I have yet to order any food. This last visit was a little disappointing as our server didn't know what was available on the menu and wasn't sure what they had on draft.

Good place overall. I usually visit during warmer weather and love to sit outside and people watch. It's a bit chilly for that today so we sat inside and had a drink. I only ordered a draft beer and I did enjoy it but when I asked our server what was on tap for an IPA she said uhhh idk lakefront something. How do you not know??? It's a limited draft menu lol

Always a good time at the Hop. Bloodies are great. Serves up high cal comfort food. $5 Spotted Cow pours when the Brewers play in 2025. Prettay Prettay Prettay good

Our waitress was very nice and food came out fast. I'm a little picky on my cheese curds and thought they were okay. The Cajun chicken and pasta was also decent but not my favorite. The food overall was good. People on other reviews really hype up their brunch so perhaps I'd be more of that menu than their regular dinner menu. Overall it's cute and has fun street side seating.

Last Friday night, we decided to have dinner at Wicked Hop. It was a bit late, and the place was packed. The host took a while to greet us, but that's okay. We asked for a table outside, and he said it would be about 15 minutes. We sat at the south bar, and the bartender was really friendly and attentive. The host said our table was ready and brought us outside the main door in the enclosed outdoor area. We waited for a while, and then a few other tables were seated. We sat there and waited, and the servers seemed really busy taking care of the other tables. I finally asked a female server if anyone would be taking care of us, and she said she'd check and never came back! After 20 minutes of sitting there, we decided to leave. In my opinion (I've been in the restaurant business for a long time), they weren't super busy. And the servers seemed really grumpy and uninterested in helping us. I wouldn't recommend going there late, especially if you're hungry.

Best bloody in Milwaukee. Love coming here just for a quick drink at the bar because there is a great atmosphere on a Saturday afternoon.

A solid... just okay. It was a loud place with an okay meal, but we didn't experience anything special where we need to tell friends or family that they need to check this place out. Menu's got the basics but again didn't see anything unique or special. Food was fine but we left not dying to go back. Great location and shorter than expect wait was a plus for a Saturday night dinner. Not sure the waiter ever gave us eye contact. Didn't receive the "how's everything tasting" check-in, or "can I get you anything else" before the bill.

Brunch Review - Wicked Hop was bustling for brunch! The service was pretty good and there wasnt a wait for brunch which was nice. I got the crossiant breakfast sandwich - the sandwich was good but tough to eat as the plate was pretty full. Cheese curds were just ok in my opinion, as were the breakfast potatoes. Overall, brunch here was good. My friend enjoyed her benedict as well.

I came here for lunch and it exceeded my expectations. The prices are fair, get menu variety, awesome atmosphere, fantastic music and wait staff was all so attentive and took great care of me. The food was very good portion sizes and tasted amazing. Thank you, Elizabeth & Andrew, for the wonderful experience! I highly recommend The Wicked Hop!

Literally the worst NY strip I've ever had. Stringy, tough, full of cartilage, something I could've gotten for a few bucks from the grocery store and cooked better myself. Will not return.

A local favorite of MKE. Offers local beer and dishes out delicious bar food that compliments the beer. Service staff is great. Family went here to have lunch on weekdays therefore it's not crowded. Fast service and friendly atmosphere. It gets crowded as weekend nears and popular spot for weekend brunch and night out dinner. When in MKE check it out.

Visiting from Chicago, and my wife and I stopped in before we had dinner reservations elsewhere. Andre was our bartender and was incredible. Super friendly, and gave us a solid rundown on what to do while we are in town for the weekend. We had such a great time with him, that we came back after dinner and sat right back at the bar for a couple hours. Good bartender, and a great dude!

We stopped in for a quick sip and a bite on the way to the train station. Bloody Mary's are even better than they appear in the photos (omg the cheese). We split the West Coast Breakfast plus egg) and where quite. Food great, service great. I look forward to returning

Overall was a cute brunch place! The waitress did let us know about a chicken sandwich deal they were having on Tuesday. However, my friend and I decided to both share the Buffalo wings which were great! We also both got the turkey &Swiss sandwich with fries! Portions were large and the ambiance of the place was cute as well. Would come back here to try other items, especially their Monday brunch deal!

This spot always looks busy when we venture by. Finally decided to stop and got a table for 2 immediately. The Bloody Mary's are great and their seasonal cocktail list also had some fun drinks. We split the biscuits and gravy (they did 2 plates and there was a small split fee) and the donuts. Really delicious and large portions. Good spot to watch the games on a Saturday afternoon.

We've always passed by this place, and finally decided to eat here. A couple steps away from the Milwaukee public market, street park, and parking area for the public market is about a 3 minute walk. The place was super busy when we went, so we didn't get to eat outside. I got the Bloody Mary and my bf got the beermosa. The bloody looks really good, but not my taste. It comes with jerky, a pickle, an olive, and mozzarella strings which are a little salty. The hoodoo voodoo hash is a bed of potato's with poached eggs and crawfish tails. It was really good, are the breakfast tacos were exactly what you think. Shrek was playing in the back, and different music in every section so it's a little loud in there. All in all, it's a good pick if you're in the area.

Even though they were super busy with it being Irish Fest weekend, we were still able to sit outside on a Saturday for dinner and our waiter gave us great service!! We had an appetizer of VonBruenchenhein Pretzel Platter, and it was good (nothing special). My husband had the foot long grilled cheese and he had fun trying to dip it in his cup of tomato soup and eat it. I really enjoyed my Butch's New Casino; it had such amazing flavor and the steak was super tender, but the size of the steak was kinda small compared to the hoagie roll.

went to the Milwaukee night market with friends & we were overwhelmed by the amount of people! After walking through, we walked over to wicked hop and had a bite to eat. We got seated outside immediately. The outdoor seating is surrounded by heaters, which is nice when it's chilly but I was SWEATING. I asked the hostess if there were any tables less directly under heat & she said she could turn it down specifically near our table so that was great and allowed me to be comfortable. The cheese curds here were great-- good cheese to breading ratio. My friend ordered the chicken strips kids meal with fruit & asked for veggies on the side. It was a pretty good sized meal for being on the kids menu! She also ordered the pretzel platter, which I did not try but she said tasted great. I ordered the southwest salad but with grilled chicken instead of blackened. Our waitress was very friendly & happy to make a substitution when I asked. The salad was a big portion and was exactly what I wanted. I also had the cucumber refresher cocktail, which I LOVED. I could have ordered 3 more.

Super friendly service , food was pretty good but not earth shattering would definitely go again but try something different. We both had wraps one veggie and one chicken , fresh ingredients big portions. I will say fries were great gauc was good but lacked seasoning tortilla chips were awesome thinking they made them in house . We did run out of gauc before chips we thought they should have an option to get both gauc and salsa We will try them again over all pretty good and fast service which is always a plus

Killer Bloody Mary all fresh ingredients and made in house! Just look at the picture. Stopped in for a quick drink, enjoyed the convo at the bar, and the bartenders were all great! Good spot in the 3rd Ward. Dig that area! Enjoy

I tried their fish fry during lent and it was amazing! I hardly ever see bluegill on a fish fry menu and I had to get it and I wasn't disappointed. A good option for work lunch!

Bar tenders were social and we enjoyed college football on the big screen. Great service.

I love Wicked Hop! It's a nurse heaven place! Great food, drinks and ambience! Everyone there is super nice and friendly! One of fav spots to go to!!!

Just went for the first time to sick outside and have a quick drink. I was able to get an amazing bloody mary fully loaded for 12 dollars. Amazing cheese curds, smaller portion but a good snack for drinking. Had an amazing server who answered all our questions and had great recommendations when we were unsure.

Haven't been to the Wicked Hop in ages. The establishment did not disappoint. Yesterday, having lunch at Wicked Hop was nice. We were seated on the 2nd floor. I enjoyed the view. The service was courteous and most of all professional. Ordered the "Hop Burger" with a side of fresh fruit. My burger was plentiful. The portrait of Gene Wilder as Wonka was a cool touch!

The food and overall vibe were good. However, upon a request for gluten free bun, I was given regular bread. While I am not celiac, so I wasn't incredibly sick, it still wasn't the best experience. Additionally, their gluten free selection just wasn't good. I would say that if you have food allergies, be very cautious of this place.

Met some friends fo brunch as it was close to our hotel. We were seated pretty quickly considering how busy it was. The bloody mary was really good, except the beer chaser it came with was warm. Not sure if that's a Milwaukee things but I wasn't a fan. The breakfast tacos were delicious. My wife had the Rose Bowl which she enjoyed. Overall nice atmosphere and good food, worth a stop.