Wioletta's Polish Market — Attraction in Milwaukee

I've been thinking for a while if I should write this review or forget about what happened today at Wioletta's Polish Market. The reason I wrote the first review in my life is because I felt bad and sorry for my husband all day long. This is not about their products. The food we got from them was always good. This is about the people working there. They seem to be unhappy. I asked my husband many times to buy something from their store and the only few times that he didn't comment on their staff was when Mrs. Tereska worked there. Today, I wanted him to buy a couple of things. He put stuff in the basket and he kept the rest that didn't fit in his hands. Unfortunately, he put his basket on the counter by one of the cashiers while he was waiting on his meat order. A young girl in a very specific tone of voice let him know that he had to take the basket from the counter. Some of the reviews say that they are not very friendly and I believe it. Long story short, my husband got upset, the guy who was the other cashier commented in a very bossy voice on my husband's bad attitude, took the basket with all the stuff, and said that my husband won't be served in his store anymore. I can imagine how he felt. Terrible. Also, I don't understand how somebody can say something about others' bad attitudes and not see his own. Well, hopefully you won't be treated like that by anybody in your life, mister. One more thing, I read that they are not very friendly answering questions about things. I agree. Mexicans don't know the difference between barszcz and koncentrat barszczu. If somebody asks you, just answer. Do you know what the difference is between chilaquiles and quesadillas? If yes, congratulations. Not everybody is that smart. It's a shame that situation happened. The store is in a good location, near our house, and we like their food.

Well, my family won't bother you guys anymore. Wish you good luck with everything...

Stopped in at Wioletta’s with my mom and my son after his basketball games in Milwaukee, just wanting to support a local Polish bakery. My son and I were looking at the candy and set a couple of candy bars and some orange candies on the counter while I picked out some noodles and a few raspberry-cream-cheese pastries. The store was quiet — only one other customer — so it’s not like we were in anyone’s way.

When I went up to pay, I asked where the candy bars and orange candies were that I had set aside. The man behind the counter said he “didn’t know those were yours” and had moved them — then got rude out of nowhere, saying I was being inconsiderate for putting them on his counter. Really? Heaven forbid a customer wants to buy something and then grab a few more items.

I told him I wasn’t buying anything after how he acted, and he actually said, “Good — don’t.” Completely unprofessional and disrespectful. And honestly, I have a strong feeling he put the bakery pieces I touched right back out for sale afterward — which is disgusting if true.

This place could’ve gained a few loyal customers, but instead left us with a really bad taste. Zero respect, zero professionalism — we won’t ever be back. Sunday November 9, 2025 Update after owner’s reply: I was nothing but polite until you snapped at me for simply setting my candy down while shopping. Your reply here speaks for itself. Thanks for confirming the experience I described — it just proves the rude attitude I...

Finally made it back to Milwaukee for dinner with friends. They suggested a stop at Wioletta's Market as I am always looking for the neighborhood markets of my earlier years growing up in Milwaukee. This store is a gem! I found many things to purchase; glad I had a cooler with me! Sausages that I thought were impossible to find. Great bread. They still had some Paczki available even though we were 3 days after fat Tuesday. I found the jelly candies my grandmother used to have that I haven't seen in decades. Wonderful mustard, polish liver pate, pickled mushrooms and many types of pierogi. Finally, black forest smoked bacon that can be eaten uncooked as is done in Poland and Germany. The staff was incredibly friendly and helpful. The woman the handled my order at the deli counter had a huge laugh when I asked for a pound of one item and, on the first weighing, hit 1.000lb right in the mark! Can't wait to get back up to Wioletta's. And, I'm so happy to see places like this still exist. We need to support these...