Hifi Cafe

I've been to HiFi Cafe a few times now and the fun retro decor, friendly staff, and quality bites always make for a pleasant experience.Though they have a lunch menu with a variety of sandwiches and such, I've only ever gotten breakfast at HiFi. It has never disappointed. The breakfast sandwich is hefty and the blueberry pancakes are a classic. I'd recommend both! I love that they've got some coffee and tea drinks on the menu, but they're not quite at the same level as a local coffee joint. My partner ordered an iced coffee yesterday and we're both pretty sure he was just poured an entire glass of cold brew concentrate. It was definitely potent and a shock to the tastebuds, but once the ice melted and we added a bit more water, it was diluted to a drinkable level.I docked HiFi Cafe one star due the fact that it's cash only, which can be really inconvenient! During our most recent visit, we paid about $35 for two beverages, a breakfast sandwich, and a short stack of pancakes. It truly is a fun little diner, so I plan on returning. Definitely a spot to check out if you haven't already!

Really delicious breakfast sandwiches! More of a sit-down speed instead of quick serve.

This was such a cute coffee shop! I met a friend here for an afternoon drink. We both got milkshakes--which I'll admit was not the best milkshake I've ever had in my life. But I'm a bit of a milkshake snob. I had the brie plate as a mid-afternoon snack. It was delicious. I wish the bread had been cut into slightly smaller pieces, if I was going to be picky about something. Their coffees looked delicious, but opted for a non-caffeinated option in the afternoon. The vibe was so fun! Quirky decor, very retro, obviously community focused, and super comfortable. People were sitting with laptops doing work, so its clearly a comfortable place where you can sit and stay awhile.

Hands down best customer service and food ever! They'll come to know you by name. Today I had the Brie plate special to go. A wedge of Brie, toasted baguette, olives, pickles, avocado, tomatoes, sliced granny Smith apple and salami that I added. Tomatoes get this undue bad reputation but not the tomatoes at Hi Fi! Fresh, vibrant and bright red; these are tomatoes that taste of summer at local farmer's market in Wisconsin! This meal, as does every meal at HiFi, leave you feeling full but never heavy or sleepy.

Full disclosure: I haven't been here for eats, only for coffee.Upon entering Hifi Cafe, I immediately dug the vibe. Quirky decor and plenty of tables.This is a great spot for a business meeting over a cup of coffee, working, or simply enjoying some coffee talk with friends.They serve Valentine's coffee (so yum). I got their butter cup mocha, which is essentially a peanut butter mocha. I didn't watch her make it, but I think she may have used peanut butter powder? All I know is the last half of the mocha was super thick with an odd texture (so much so, that I couldn't drink it). So, I wouldn't order that again. But, they do have a full espresso bar. I'm sure there's something to love. All in all--a bit of a hiccup in my first stop. But, the service was friendly and the atmosphere was cool, so I'd stop back by and try something else.

I would never guess this place to be a delicious little cafe inside. They have a full blown espresso bar with lots of specialty drinks. Their menu had all kinds of options too. I had a cappuccino and a breakfast bagel (scrambled eggs, cheddar, and ham on an everything bagel). Everything was delicious. I practically licked my plate clean. The downfall? Only one person typically works. So she was taking orders, making coffees, and cooking the food. It took us quite awhile on a Friday morning. She apologized and let us pick a cookie to take with us. It wasn't a big deal, but if in a hurry I definitely wouldn't recommend stopping here. You also bus your own table and fill your own waters. They also had a lot of vegan and vegetarian options if you're into that sort of thing. I'm a fan and I'd come back.

Favorite coffee shop in town! More than the coffee, love them for - 1. An elaborate food menu with all day breakfast, freshly prepared sandwiches and soup, etc. for a coffee shop 2. Quirky interiors and seating plus interesting music 3. They allow dogs inside and use reusable cutlery and utensils ! Less guilt with not using the throw away cups and lids !

Delicious food! Friendly service, just kind of slow-paced. The ambiance is very retro and fun! The two ladies working were very friendly.We ordered a breakfast burrito, a bagel sandwich, and a FRESH baked blueberry muffin. Everything was delicious! My fiancé and I were relieved to find such an affordable, friendly place with delicious food in a city where we were strangers. We'll see you again the next time the Cubs play the Brewers!

Milwaukee is in a cultural awakening and with cultural awakenings explorative entrepreneurs opening doors to uniquely themed culinary canvases. Such a beautifully painted experience is the Hifi Cafe. This corner business instantly takes it's customers back to an equally explorative generation of the 1960's. Fun and comfortable vintage furniture, comic books, and artifacts including a vintage vinyl jukebox lures music fans, hipsters, and creatives in for amazing coffees, teas, hot chocolate and customizable hot drinks. This cafe is the perfect meeting place for impromptu business meetings. You are nestled in the coolest neighborhood next to Brooklyn NY's Carroll Garden's Smith Street (Circa 1997). History echoes through the cafe slightly muffled reintroducing the legends and icons of Jazz and Vocals with younger generations. Way to go Hifi! I'm a fan.

Excellent everything! Service was fabulous and fast, cappuccino was quick, bagel sandwich was everything I dreamed. I was worried that 10am on a Saturday would be too busy for a table but it's only half full. All the neighboring patrons are super friendly as well. I wish I lived closer!