50 Best Coffee Shops in Milwaukee

“Great service and the staff is always friendly“

“Spending time at Discourse and trying their menu items puts me in my happy place!!! I love everything on their menu. So unique and takes on an adventure that leaves me smiling and in awe of the flavors and creativity! Thank you for always making my day!!!!“

“Amazing environment, beautiful thoughtfully curated decor, friendly staff, good prices. Decent selection of breakfast items. It smells like coffee right when you walk in, and they do brew it quite strong if you want.

Seems like a great environment to be a regular at.“

“Find a fellow coffee lovin friend and head down. Flights only in cold brews. Changes up every so often. Price is fair for taste and size of flights.

Food: bakery items were flaky, buttery, and many different kinds. Savory, sweet, Danish, croissant, light and more filling options.

Coffee: Brewed fresh, delicious. Thoughtful presentation. Has Brewed whole beans available for purchase with date of brew for freshness. Has tea and non coffee options for those who may not be into coffee or kids too.

Atmosphere: perfect for a daytime summer outdoor seating coffee with a friend or date. Indoor seating as well. In a quaint little developing neighborhood.

Service: Very courteous servers.“

“shout out to mr walker..vliet location...for giving me water on those hot days delivering packages. thanks a bunch your fedex delivery lady“

“This gem is absolutely amazing! My favorite place to drink coffee, smoke hookah, or just chill. Best vibes I've ever had at a coffee shop! Everything that a coffee shop should be, plus a pool table. Found my home away from home.💜🔥“

“We enjoyed your Bay View location today for the first time. Weather was perfect to enjoy really good coffee, cinnamon roll/biscuit&jam in your outdoor seating area. Staff is so cordial, food and beverage is incredible, and the customer service goes above and beyond. Happiness all around - smiles galore! 😁 Definitely our new feel good spot.“

“Colectivo used to be my go-to, but now I'm hooked on Alderaan. Chris makes THE BEST iced lattes. The baristas are great at taking your flavor preferences and giving suggestions when you don't know what sounds good. Even if there's a line, it's totally worth the wait!“

“So good deliciousness. My favorite breakfast sandwich hack: order a side of butter grilled pillow toast minus jelly ($4) plus fresh avocado slices ($1.5); order side of Neuske’s smoked bacon ($3.5) plus a side egg perfectly cooked over easy ($2). Smash together. And boom deliciousness. I almost feel like not leaving a great review so this place doesn’t get busier.“

“The young ladies are amazingly flexible and very kind. They can and will adjust any drink to any need, and they are always very friendly when I interact with them. If you ask kindly -and if there isn't a line of folks- they may just throw something custom together for you!“

“I recently discovered Rochambo, and everytime I've visited, Brian makes me the most delicious drink. He is always so bubbly and cheerful!“

“shout out to mr walker..vliet location...for giving me water on those hot days delivering packages. thanks a bunch your fedex delivery lady“

“Great drinks, great pastries, great service. Every. SingIe. Time. I sure do miss those weekend chorizo hand pies though!“

“Awesome drinks and customer service 100% recommended“

“I have only visited the Sun Prairie location since October 2023. My go-to is the breakfast sandwich and my son, who is very particular about his French Toast, says it's his absolute favorite. I'm not a coffee drinker but their Chai is my favorite when I'm out and about. Don't forget to ask for the cheesy potatoes!“

“Sat outside with a cool beverage. Breeze was blowing & read a book. It was great“

“Nice place for a read and nice cup of coffee“

“Happy to see Plant Based protein options. My protein shakes at home tend to taste a little chalky, but these were really good! They have extra things you can add in, and it’s priced similar to Starbucks so one could shift their morning frappe to something with protein while supporting a local business. 👍🏻👍🏻“

“excellent food, good and nice place, pleasant service, highly recommended“

“Visiting from England there was only one brewery tour that we were definitely doing and it was the PBR one! The tour is really interesting, our guide at 12 on Friday the 16th of May (sorry I forgot your name) was awesome, was a knowledgeable machine when it came to PBR. Wonderful stories and plenty of beer, Jim the owner was a great guy too, not as great as his wife who managed to get the football (soccer) on tv so I could watch Aston Villa ✅ Absolutely awesome place, plenty of cool merch in the shop too.“

“Best bagel breakfast in the city.“

“The baked goods and sandwiches are so tasty. I love the cranberry pumpkin muffin with sportea. This location is where they roast coffee, and it can be very loud. The covered porch is quieter, and the courtyard is a magical space when the weather is nice.

Wheelchair accessibility: There is a ramp to get up to the front door. It has a bend/corner to not be too steep when I've used it with a stroller. I am not a wheelchair user, so I can only say it works well for a stroller. There is a designated space for the line to the cash register that is like a wide hallway. This wide section continues in a loop past the side door to the porch to the front door. The door on the porch that faces Humboldt leads back to the ramp, but does not have a door opener, so it may be hard to use. The other door leading to the courtyard will take you to stairs and no ramp. The courtyard is accessible from the sidewalk outside, and this is likely the easiest way to enter. In general, there are wide pathways, but in-between tables is less spacious.“

“Great atmosphere, and a great Bookcrossing shelf of books to exchange or take.“

“Great owners and wait staff very clean Had BLT with extra bacon and cup of fruit“

“I have to say, hands down, this is one of the best Starbucks locations in Milwaukee! Michelle is absolutely amazing—every time she makes my drink, it’s done to perfection. Her attention to detail and consistency truly set this place apart.“

“Great food, staff is very nice.“

“Bob makes the absolute BEST coffee in the world. Sherman Perk is a Wisconsin landmark. It’s up there with Cousin’s Subs, Spotted Cow, crème puffs, cringles & beer brats. Protect them at all costs.“

“Even the bagels are happier here! They can bathe in unique, flavorful and creamy spreads while accompanied by a plethora of other happy foods! It’s not everyday that I write about a bagel sandwich, but that Nashville Hot has me longing for more. Just Go!“

“Excellent Italian apricot pastry and espresso.“

“I had a smooth, hot and flavorful oat milk latte. Really good! The staff was friendly and the service swift. The seating at Fairgrounds is varied and ample. I also like that the music is soft and in the background. A great place to share and work. We enjoy coming here.“

“This place is awesome!! the owner is so sweet and I hope his cat is doing good!! Food and atmosphere was awesome. we traveled from racine just to visit this place and it was worth it!“

“Great little coffee shop with good drinks and pastries.There's not much in terms of ambiance as it's in the lobby of a building, in front of a set of elevators, but it's good enough to grab a coffee and snack.There is minimal seating, so you can't go with a large group, but fine if you're solo or with a couple of others.“

“best diner in town. consistent and quality 10/10“

“A wonderful café. The staff and drink was great. The atmosphere was clean, and inviting. I could tell the staff built good rapport with regular customers. To new customers, including myself, they gave a good recommendation and were genuinely interested in getting to know me. If I ever go back to Milwaukee I’ll definitely stop by.“

“Delicious breakfast and outstanding coffee and smoothies. Great atmosphere inside and outside“

“Just left drive-thru and while I was waiting for my drink the gentleman at the window entertained me with stories of his family and food..
A similar situation as well in mine...LOL a great 2 minute conversation made my day!

Parking: Tons.

Wheelchair accessibility: There is handicap parking and a ramp.“

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“The Starbucks inside the Northwestern Mutual building is an awesome spot. You can get your favorite drink and bring it out into the public space. Lots of great light, different areas to sit, read a book, catch up on email or watch all the busy people go to work.

Parking: some metered parking spots on the street.“

“Was visiting Milwaukee (highly underrated American city, btw) and stopped here for a couple beers. The bartender, Maria, was friendly and easy to talk to. The beers were solid and the ambience was airy and comfortable. I will definitely come back when I am in town again. Thank you!“

“Good beverages and food. Friendly and helpful staff.

Vegetarian options: The smoothies can be modified to be dairy free. The berry booster with oat milk and spirutein is delicious. I also enjoyed the almond croissant and the impossible sandwich.“

“The lady at the front desk is ALWAYS eloquent and cordial! Always with a smile always with a genuine "Hello" I love feeling welcomed! This place in my opinion beats Starbucks !!!! ANY DAY!

Kid-friendliness: Kids are welcomed.... But try and drink decaf plz ?

Parking: Street parking! And wheel chair accessible!“

“I tried 2 tasty warm items today a feta and spinach pastry and a chicken croquette. I would say these are some of the tastiest things I have tried in a long time. Flaky pastry with a buttery taste and a croquette with the chicken that was so flavorful! What a lovely place. They also offered other warm items, pastries and a lovely seating area and free internet. I will come again. Perfect for coffee, small groups, families or to do work on the computer.“

“Excellent service and friendly staff“

“We stopped by for a cup of coffee during our recent trip to Milwaukee. The coffee was wonderful; expertly made and a very balanced taste. The cafe/store was comfortable and inviting to sit down and enjoy a coffee. Don't forget to try a baker good; they were tasty. Worth a stop and we will definitely be stopping by again.“

“Boyfriend and I came here earlier today for our 2 year anniversary brunch and OMG, we are so glad we did. If you go here, you HAVE TO GET the pancake batter cheese curds. Seriously amazing. We also got blueberry french toast and a breakfast sandwich and it was all amazing. I'd definitely come back here!“

“Wonderful service, everyone working there was very kind and helpful! They were willing to accommodate for non-cash payment if necessary. The food was delicious and a lot was given for the price. Very nice small diner atmosphere where the regulars seemed known by name. Would like to come back again when visiting Milwaukee!“

“I didn't have any food so they got 1 star. I Haven't been in their shop since they had a stage, it was roomier than before, coffee was the same" good" , that's it Thanks to you, Colectivo Staff and owners. @

Wheelchair accessibility: It's ADA accessible.“