Grocery Stores & Shopping Near Campus – Center for International Education

Once you arrive in Milwaukee, you may need to purchase various items for your living space, school supplies, and groceries. There are many options near UWM. Some are within walking distance of campus and others are accessible through the Milwaukee County Transit System buses.

Nearby Shopping Destinations

Metro Market: 4075 N. Oakland Ave.
Pick ‘n Save: 1100 E. Garfield Ave.
Sendik’s: 2643 N. Downer Ave.
Trader Joe’s: 5600 N Port Washington Rd.
Whole Foods Market: 2305 N. Prospect Ave.
UWM Food Pantry: Food available to students who have difficulty purchasing enough food to avoid hunger.

You can buy everything from bed sheets to groceries to electronics at these stores:

Walmart: 401 E. Capitol Dr.
Target: 5701 N. Lydell Ave.

Bayshore Mall: 5800 N. Bayshore Dr. (This is the closest mall to campus: take the MCTS GREEN Line northbound)
Mayfair Mall: 2500 N. Mayfair Rd.
Brookfield Square Mall: 95 N. Moorland Rd.

Walgreens: 4081 N. Oakland Ave.
CVS: 2607 N. Downer Ave.

Use caution interacting with strangers when arranging to pick up goods.

Local Restaurants

Students craving the flavors of home can check our guide to local restaurants and markets catering to a variety of regional cuisines and tastes.