Cafe De Arts

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

This has been a favorite since I was in high school when they were also in their old location. I should be intentional about stopping by more frequently because I always have such a great experience when I stop in. It's always so busy, but not in an overwhelming way, since there is plenty of seating indoors and outdoors. The owners are always so friendly and welcoming, which I absolutely enjoy. Great selection of coffee, bakery items, and breakfast/lunch options - you can't really go wrong with anything. It's on a busy road, but there is ample parking on the side street and sitting outside is still a pleasant experience.

I love this quaint cafe! It feels so warm and inviting, like visiting a relative house. The coffee is excellent and of course I appreciate the in house roasting. Plus they have breakfast offerings! This type of cafe is right up in my alley. Next time I'll try their breakfast food!

Wonderful coffee aromas as you walk in. They roast their own! Went to counter and ordered, food and drink came out fast and hot. I enjoyed everything.

1st time here. Jim and I walked down from my brothers house (2 miles) to here. Walking makes it easy to eat more yummy stuff! Had the chai tea latte with oat milk. Jim had the caramel latte. For food I had the Mediterranean breakfast sandwich and Jim had the Outsider. The fruit salad that they came with was a welcome healthy side dish to round out the meal. Everything was delicious and the owners very friendly. We're coming back with my brother and his wife before we leave town.

This is, hands down, my favorite coffee shop/cafe. I am actually hesitant to share a review because I want to keep it for myself! I would never do that though - the owners are far too kind and the coffee and food far too good to not share and recommend most highly!Starting with the decor, it is fun, a little bit funky without in any way being anything but tasteful. There are beautiful lamps hanging from the ceiling that set the stage for elegance without being stuffy at all. The rest of the inside is equally appealing and welcoming.Speaking of welcoming, I am not able to visit as often as I would like because I'm not in Waukesha, but EVERY time I walk in, the owner greets me and treats me like I am an old friend he is glad to see again. There is a genuine passion and well-earned pride in the place they have created and offer to the public.Now, onto the coffee.I am generally a "coffee with a little cream" type of person and that is what I get here. I have previously worked in food service and as a supervisor in a coffee shop or two - I have had a LOT of different kinds of coffee.With that in mind, their coffee is excellent. Full stop.I can't speak to their specialty drinks as I have been too pleased with the coffee to try them, but I am confident that they are also excellent.As far as the food goes, I have two words:CarrotCakeIf they served nothing but the homemade carrot cake, I'd give their menu an A. It is the very best I've ever had. They don't always have it. (If I have been there before you, I certainly bought an extra slice to take home - sorry, not sorry.)The oatmeal, sandwiches are also excellent.My bottom line for this review is as follows:If you are in (or passing by) the Waukesha area and want to enjoy some time in a true coffee shop, put their address in your GPS and go here. You will not be disappointed.p.s save a slice of carrot cake for me!

I have visited Cafe De Arts many times and I am always impressed by both the food and the service. The owners are incredibly friendly and they're really efficient. I normally go for an iced chai latte with almond milk and some kind of pastry. Their blueberry muffins are good, but the baklava and kurabiye are divine. You really can't get treats like that anywhere else in the area. The inside of the coffee shop is so cozy. They play some great music (lots of instrumentals) and they really managed to fit a lot of seating in such a small place without it feeling too cramped. The patio right outside the front door is also great, but it can get a little loud when traffic starts to pick up in the morning. Cafe De Arts is also a very clean restaurant - the tables both inside and outside are always wiped down and the bathrooms are very tidy. If you visit during peak hours, parking can be pretty difficult. There are a few spots along the side of the building, but you might have to park on the street. But if you ride a bicycle, you shouldn't have any problems - they have a nice little bike rack out front so you can chain up your bike while you grab a quick bite to eat. It would be so cool if they made some new merch for this place. I'd love a t-shirt or a mug with just their little sun/face peaking out over the top of the coffee cup and the name of the business. It's such a unique logo and I think it can stand for itself - no need for the "get roasted" tagline. I get the pun that they're going for with the whole "get roasted" thing (like roasting coffee beans...you know the vibe), but personally I don't think it is consistent with the overall feel of the coffee shop - everything is pretty mellow and relaxing inside. One thing that is super cool about Cafe De Arts is the massive mural on the side of the building. It really makes the coffee shop stand out. Whenever I meet up at Cafe De Arts with a friend, I always tell them to look out for the tan house with the huge coffee cup/flower mural on the side. This coffee shop is really a great marker for the area. If you're thinking of trying Cafe De Arts, I would highly recommend stopping by. You won't be disappointed.

Best breakfast I think I've ever had. Service was great and the owners do a great job of making it a cozy atmosphere.

My daughter and I love this place, great food and wonderful wait staff and friendly owners too.

the best carrot cake ive ever had. okay but seriously though. i said wow about 20 times.