Welcome To Black Shoe Hospitality
A Milwaukee family of restaurants built on good food, honest work, and heartfelt hospitality.
We opened Maxie's in 2007—an energetic, welcoming space known for bold Southern flavors and lively traditions like our annual Mardi Gras and Derby Day celebrations. In 2010, Blue's Egg brought a modern take on American brunch to Milwaukee, followed by Story Hill BKC in 2014, a neighborhood restaurant with a built-in bottle shop and a passion for seasonal cooking. Over time, we've expanded to include full-service catering and a dedicated bakery—now part of Blue's Egg + Bakery. Across every concept, we stay focused on craft, creativity, and doing things the right way—with good food, great people, and honest hospitality at the center.
Our name is a tribute to the black work shoes worn by cooks and servers everywhere — sturdy, timeless, and built for a job well done. That's the kind of hospitality we believe in.