The Best Coffee Roasteries in Milwaukee

Velvet Robot Coffee Lab

★★★★★ 4.5 (2)

"The atmosphere of the local coffee shop was fantastic along with the decor and overall coziness. The classic 50s ford truck outside really sold the fall aesthetic. The two baristas inside were very pleasant and absolutely killed it on making the coffee, one of the best iced coffees I've had."

Anodyne Coffee Roasting Co

★★★★★ 4.6 (42) • $

"What a gem of a spot!If you're not familiar with Anodyne coffee--it's wonderful. Their espresso is rich and clean with just the right amount of kick.This location is adorable. The folks that work here are absolutely lovely in every way. The space inside is impeccably clean and comfortable.However, the star of the show?Their patio out back. You'll find yourself surrounded by lush green as you sip one of their delectable beverages and maybe enjoy one of their baked goodies (a blueberry muffin, perhaps?).They also have a few tables out front if watching the hustle and bustle on Harwood is more your jam. Great coffee, lovely service, charming patio--what's not to love?Get to it!"

Cedarburg Coffee Roastery

★★★★★ 4.6 (89) • $

"Cedarburg Coffee Roastery is my very favorite coffee shop. I really enjoyed the Italian roast with heavy whipping cream, it's so tasty and satisfying.As far as their huge selection of fresh daily bakes, I can't help but to ask every time I go in if they have lemon squares available. ***I'm going to need everybody's help with this request so they make them on a more permanent and often basis. They are tart, & fresh and also a generous portion. I want one right now!We also like their coffee cake selection."

East View Coffee Company

★★★★★ 5 (4)

"Checked out East View this afternoon. It is located where Public Brewing used to be in Kenosha and just down the road from Public's current location. It's about 3 blocks from Lake Michigan and where the Harbor Market stretches to in the summer.I got iced coffees with different flavors in them. The coffee tasted so fresh and there is a reason why - it's roasted right in house. You can see the roasting happening if you walk to the back.The orange cardamom flavor really shines in their coffee. It's bright and flavorful but not overly sweet. It reminds me a bit of those orange chocolate candies you find around Christmas.The location is filled with greenery and relaxing chill music was pumped through the speakers. The vibes are immaculate. I'd recommend doing a little remote work here, meeting with friends, and even bringing your kids. There is a cute kids section with books, floor cushions, and a tiny table.They have gender neutral bathrooms with a changing table in one. There's also take a plant leave a plant section to share plant clippings.Lastly, this is a kick butt female owned business that is accepting of all and pays a living wage! PLUS they're extremely affordable. Skip the other chains and go support this local spot."

Anodyne Coffee Roasting Co.

★★★★★ 4.5 (183) • $$

"I happened upon the cafe in the Milwaukee Public Market. Great vide super nice barista's and really excellent coffee. So many to choose from and a great cup of Joe from a coffee junkie."

Bella Goose Coffee - Cafe on the River

★★★★★ 4.6 (331) • $$

"Visited here while on my bachelorette trip and absolutely loved it. The space is so cute and the staff was very friendly. I got a hot latte and breakfast sandwich and thoroughly enjoyed both! Definitely recommend!"

Fiddleheads Coffee Roasters

★★★★☆ 3.5 (46) • $

"Came here a few weeks ago for a quick caffeine pick-me-up as I was otherwise occupied running errands 'round town (you know, prior to #saferathome).They roast (not at this location, but, locally, in Wisconsin) their own beans and have a fun, inventive specialty coffee menu. They also have a small selection of pastries and other goodies.I ended up ordering a mocha from their specialty coffee menu as well as a pbj muffin. First of all...Why didn't I ever think of combining peanut butter and jelly in a muffin?!?Because, it's good, my friends. The jelly was a little overly sweet (and I ended up taking some off), but other than that it was a peanut butter packed marvel.The mocha was solid, though, their espresso doesn't have quite as robust a flavor as I typically prefer.They were quiet when I was in and have plenty of tables. Could definitely be a good spot to work (again, after #saferathome).While their cafes are currently closed, according to their website, you can still order locally roasted beans to help support them as we all stay safe and socially distant."

3 Legged Coffee Brewery

★★★★☆ 3.9 (11) • $$

"If you are a coffee lover stop in. I enjoyed all the nitro choices they had on tap. I had the French vanilla and it was smooth and flavorful. I tried a slice of breakfast pizza and it hit the spot. A nice coffee shop where you can sit and read a book or do some work. Super friendly here. They also have teas 'on tap'. I'll be back to try the empanadas that looked delicious but it was too early to eat."

Stefano's Slo Food Market

★★★★☆ 4.3 (15)

"I have found foodie heaven and it's in Sheboygan WI. Incredible market with tons of unique finds, lots of gourmet food, lots of local food and a kind staff. The deli is my favorite part- you can't go wrong. If you like curry chicken salad- best I've ever had from here. Love the giardinera, the tofu, the salads. Stefano's bread is hard to beat and everyone should try a loaf given the opportunity. This is a great place to pick up food. We like to go to the lake for a picnic with our findings. If you're in Sheboygan and love food you have to stop."

New Moon Cafe

★★★★☆ 4.3 (80) • $$

"As an avid consumer of breakfast, this was a great spot! This cafe was charming and it's the perfect spot to do work, catch up with a friend, or just enjoy some food and a drink. I got the Bike Shop Breakfast Burrito with a Matcha Latte w/ Oat Milk. The burrito was the best with freshly cooked scrambled eggs and the seasoned rice inside was delicious. I loved it. The matcha latte warmed my soul early in the morning. PS: There was free art by the entrance which we grabbed. Definitely will be finding a home for these."

Fresh Baked Cafe

★★★★☆ 4 (50)

"This is my new favorite place to take my friends to in Oconomowoc. The pastries are very delicious. Not super sweet and sugary like typical American pastries are. They are flaky and have a perfect balance of flavors, in my opinion. The coffee is great, they have the best decaf espresso in oconomowoc. The shop itself is small with only three small tops and one 5 person table and it's a little tight inside. But they also have a few tables outside that you can sit at in the warmer months as well. This is definitely a place to stop in if you are visiting for a weekend and want a memorable, unique and tasty breakfast."

Ledger Coffee Roasters

★★★★★ 4.6 (31) • $$

"This place is a hidden gem! They roast their beans locally & consistently make the best coffee I've had in Madison. Highly recommend trying one of their coffee drinks and/or buying a bag of one of their beans (they'll grind them according to how you like to brew, ie, for French press or pour over or drip). Even their decaf (Rally Cry) is amazing - rich & flavorful! I can also recommend their matcha lattes which are consistently very good -- smooth and luscious. My current fave is their cardamom latte which is delightful. Friendly staff too!"

Bella Goose Coffee - Downtown

★★★★★ 5 (15)

"So much quieter than the Bellagoose just down the road! Also smaller inside but the same great menus assortment."

Pilcrow Coffee

★★★★★ 4.5 (99) • $$

"Pilcrow is a cute coffee shop. I arrived right at opening. This was a good study spot until the crowd picked up. Only downside is--i only found one outlet! If you're trying to study here, you must come with your stuff fully charged. Overall, a nice change of scenery from my usual study spot."

Valentine Coffee Roasters

★★★★★ 4.6 (178) • $

"I ordered a hazelnut iced latte with soy milk when I came to valentine coffee roasters. I thought it tasted very delicious. It was quite sweet which is to my liking. I ordered it to go on a Thursday early afternoon. The shop was relatively empty so it looked like a nice place to do work. There was low lighting, dark wood tables, medium loud angsty music and a LOT of greenery/plants. I thought it was very well decorated. It was nice how they had several alternate options other than regular plain coffee (rishi tea, alcohol coffee, sweet treats, coffee specials, flavored coffees). They had a water dispenser at the front of the shop which I love to see as it shows they care for the customers and welcome their stay. There was a large rack with several items for sale such as coffees, alcohol, cups and coffee brewing tools. My one word of constructive criticism is that there were no sugar free coffee flavors. It would be a nice option to have for those who are diabetic and would like to enjoy a fun sweet flavor or for those working on weight loss. Most places have some sort of sugar free vanilla or version of simple syrup. I would've been really happy to see that."

Berres Brothers Café and Retail Store

★★★★☆ 4.2 (60) • $

"My sister and I stopped in here for the first time on our way north. She lives in Arkansas and wanted to bring some kcups back with her when she goes at the end of the month. When we walked in we were not greeted and just kind of had to find our way through the cafe to the shopping area. She bought 20 cups for $12 and I bought a few individual packs for home. We walked to the cafe to check out and order a couple of drinks. The staff was not very welcoming, not rude so to speak, just seemed like they were literally there to do the basic of their job and then get on with their lives."

Cafe De Arts

★★★★★ 4.7 (73) • $

"Food, coffee & service all exceptional! Family owned hard working couple dedicated to great service."

Coffee Wizardz

★★★★★ 4.5 (22)

"Excellent coffee shop and roaster in the middle of a cute neighborhood. As coffee regular (from out of town) this place really won us over. Highly recommended!Edited to add: we've been back twice since and I'm confident that this is the best coffee in the Green Bay Area. From the batch brew to the pour-over to the espresso to the toast this is a first rate cafe.Staff is knowledgeable and friendly. Don't sleep in this place!"

Fiddleheads Coffee Roasters

★★★★☆ 3.9 (30)

"Great spot for good food, fantastic coffee and a productive vibe. The staff is friendly and the cafe is kept clean."

Grafton Arts Mill Coffee Roastery

★★★★★ 4.9 (17) • $

"We like to go here for a few hours to work on our laptops. Always greeted with a smile and great service throughout. They have a great selection of ground coffees or coffee / tea drinks and amazing bakery. A great environment to socialize or work. Another room you can go into if you need to take or make a call."

Esperanza Coffee Collective

★★★★★ 5 (8)

"Super kind staff, unique amazing tasting drinks, and beautiful seating area in a repurposed old bank with great atmosphere. We go here to get coffee and arepas from Don Arepas! I love Esperanza Coffee!!!"

True Coffee Roasters

★★★★☆ 4.4 (33)

"While traveling for work and not getting enough vegetables beyond filling our guts with cheese curds, beef, and burgers--this place saved us with their basic smoothies. We stayed at the Avid hotel across the way and loved grabbing our fruit from the hotel lobby and coming here for smoothies to supplement breakfast. Service is super friendly and patient!"

Paradise Roastery

★★★★★ 5 (10)

"My friend brought some cashews from this Roastery to work. They were delicious. I went to purchase some and left with several more treats. It is a beautiful shop, so clean and inviting. The owner and staff are very friendly and they offer samples of everything so you can try it before you buy it."

Java Jive Roasters

★★★★★ 4.5 (2)

"Waupaca, Wi. This is a nice cozy setting with a very relaxed vibe.It's all about the coffee though, which is excellent.For a latte, we went with two shot 12 oz, with the milk held down about 3/4 inch. The result is a perfect latte. Rich and robust, the flavor of the roast is striking. I'm not sure why anyone would add a flavor to this delicious caffeinated beverage, but then that's just me. I like the old jazz coming from the speakers as opposed to some of the crap thrust upon us at other places."

Hawthorne Coffee Roasters

★★★★★ 4.5 (92) • $$

"DO NOT bring your bowling shoes. This place isn't a bowling alley. DO NOT go to a bowling alley with old shoes and switch them out for stylish bowling shoes--they aren't stylish my AI Humanoid says. Anyways go for coffee because this place is...a hole in one!"