There’s a long history of Italian immigrants in Wisconsin dating back to the early 1900s when they brought so much of their food and culture to our amazing state. In Milwaukee, these folks had many of the first produce companies down in the Third Ward selling “exotic” foods we’d never seen before like eggplant and basil! They also brought pizza and pasta and delicious foods from Italy that we’d never had the chance to try. One of these families has been serving the folks of Wisconsin for more than 70 years. They used to have just a small little storefront but now have more than 10,000 feet in a market chock full of the very best flavors you can ever imagine. You can do some grocery shopping, grab a quick lunch or get some amazing take out. Glorioso’s on Brady Street is both an unbelievable throwback and a totally modern option that combines the best of both worlds to create a spot you’ll find yourself returning to again and again.
Stepping into this giant market on Brady Street is like entering an Italian Food Valhalla. Everywhere you look there are sights to tempt you, and the smells from the deli and bakery counters are enough to overwhelm you.
What's so fabulous about Glorioso's is that it's perfect for both a dash-in-and-out stop for that one ingredient you really need and for a long linger as you inspect every aisle and every item for things you never even knew you needed.
I dare you to spend time in front of the pastry case and not walk away with a box full of goodies to nibble on later. Warm day out? Why not have a sweet and delicious cone of gelato?
Whether you're here for a specialty item straight from Italy you can't find elsewhere or just to nab some quick bites from their wide variety of to-go, grab-and-go items, you'll find everything you need here.
It's a great spot to get fresh pizza dough and all the fresh cheeses to cover it for an at-home night. Grab salads from the deli or fresh-sliced meats to stack on your sandwiches all week long.
Especially on nice days, you'll find Glorioso's busy at lunch and dinner as locals stroll over to grab something they can eat on the tables outside or carry back with them. The convenience of all the fresh, flavorful options is one of the many reasons folks flock here. You'll find the best sandwiches in town.
They're also set to open up a new space right across the street that will host cooking classes, events and more. There's not much these folks don't do. They've been committed to bringing the tastes of their heritage to the people of Wisconsin for more than 70 years and they've perfected it.
Give yourself time to wander around and find all the secrets this place has. You'll find an amazing wine selection of bottles you can't find elsewhere, amazing frozen meals to take with you, packaged foods direct from Italy that will trigger your nostalgia, and flavors you just can't access anywhere else.
Plan to head here for a meal and take a bag full of goodies home. This truly is a gem of a spot that has become an institution in this neighborhood. Generations have enjoyed the bounty of food and flavors Glorioso's provides and you don't want to be left out.
Glorioso’s Italian Market is located at 1011 E Brady St, Milwaukee, WI 53202. They are open 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Friday, 8 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday and 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday.
You can find more information about all the delicious goodies to be found here on their website and find more amazing photos and info about their new expansion on their Facebook page.
There are a number of family-owned supermarkets all around Wisconsin you just have to explore. Read all about them here.
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