Head to Main Street

The Main Street anchor. Known for Wisconsin fish fry, burgers, homemade pizza, and Mexican dishes. Full bar with Old Fashioneds. Outdoor patio. Game room. The back room ('The Alley') handles large groups.

Newer full-service spot with a craft-focused menu. Signature cocktails and mocktails, beer, wine. Known for cooking in beef tallow and house-made sauces. Spacious for groups. Outdoor patio. Occasional live music.

Authentic Mexican — tacos, burritos, enchiladas, fajitas. Everything made in-house. Strong margaritas. Gluten-free friendly (corn tortillas). The 3 Taco Combo may be the best deal downtown.

Hayward's craft brewery, now on Main Street. Beers brewed on-site — River Pig Pale Ale to Oaky's Oatmeal Stout. Smoked fish tacos, comfort food. Front opens as a garage door in summer. Growlers and 4-packs to go.

Downtown winery with 16 taps, wines, meads, ciders, slushies, and spirits. House-made wines plus selections from across Wisconsin. Flight tastings available. Relaxed, personality-filled atmosphere.

16 taps including their own light beer, wines, specialty ciders, lemonades, and impressive charcuterie boards. Husband-and-wife owned with deep Hayward roots. Earth Rider on tap.

Locally roasted coffee, kolaches, breakfast burritos, baked goods, and lunch items. Bigger inside than it looks. Great merch and specialty food items to take home.

A Hayward institution since 1954. Over 40 flavors of hand-dipped premium ice cream plus dairy-free options. Malts are the move. Generous scoops — 'two scoops' is more like six. Worth the line.

Homemade fudge, chocolate truffles, salt water taffy, peanut brittle — watch them make it. Multi-generational family business. Cash/check preferred (ATM on site).

Chocolate Shoppe ice cream with tons of flavors including vegan and no-sugar-added options. Also home to Salty Girls Popcorn — 16 gourmet flavors made in-house.

Women's and men's clothing, accessories, beauty, decor, gifts, snacks. Full floral design service — fresh arrangements, wedding rentals.

Wisconsin's largest cooking store. Cookware, gadgets, Chef Jeff's seasonings, high-end cutlery, cast iron. Olive oil & balsamic vinegar tasting bar. Shop dogs inside.

Scandinavian-inspired apparel and gifts. Dale of Norway sweaters, trolls, and hard-to-find Nordic items.

Inspired by Lac Courte Oreilles Ojibwe, Hayward, and Stone Lake communities. Home decor, jewelry, bags, hats, blankets, soaps, candles, pottery.

Collectibles and vintage treasures. Good prices, friendly owner. The kind of place where you dig and find something unexpected.

Hayward logo wear — t-shirts, sweatshirts, hats, swimsuits. Custom heat-transferred designs with quick turnaround. Open 7 days.

Handmade leather goods crafted in the shop. Belts custom-sized on the spot, wallets, bracelets, hair accessories. Smells incredible. Dog-friendly.

Crystals, gemstones, adaptogenic mushroom coffee, candles, jewelry, boutique clothing, books. Salt therapy room on site.

Trained staff who use the gear they sell. Bikes, skis, accessories, clothing, service, tuning. Rentals available. Zero pressure. 5.0 stars for a reason.

Baked and decorated dog treats, accessories, toys. Hats and people accessories in the back. Dog-friendly. Fun stop even if you're just browsing.

Five local artists in different mediums: watercolor, abstract, painting & sculpture, lego art, and abstract painting. Monthly themed exhibits May–October.

Full-service fly shop. Also rents a 2-bed apartment upstairs — queen + full, kitchen, porch, WiFi. Walk to everything. Guided trips on the Namekagon.

Hayward's largest supermarket on Main Street. Produce, meats, deli, bakery, natural foods, olive bar. Caribou Coffee inside. Liquor store on site.

Thrift shopping that supports the local humane society. Clean, well-organized, surprisingly good finds. Staff researches vintage pieces.