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Milwaukee has more specialty coffee than most people expect, and its scene is built on a foundation of serious local roasters who have been doing the work quietly for years. Colectivo Coffee and Stone Creek Coffee, both Milwaukee-born, collectively run more than a dozen locations across the metro. But the city's independent scene is equally worth knowing.
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Greenfield
Single-origin Yemeni coffee sourced directly from Haraz farms, roasted to highlight 500+ years of brewing tradition
Opens 7:00 AM tomorrowRescued Roasters
Jackson Park
Small-batch coffee roaster operating their own espresso bar with on-site roasting, serving espresso drinks and cold brew
Open until 6:00 PMValentine Coffee Roasters Downer Ave
Downer Woods
Small-batch specialty roaster showcasing terroir-driven coffees with meticulous sourcing and roasting to natural sweetness over bitterness
Open until 6:00 PMStone Creek Coffee - Harwood Ave
Wauwatosa
Milwaukee roaster's Wauwatosa cafe between downtown and Froedtert campus, featuring espresso drinks and seasonal specialties in a bright space with sunroom seating
Open until 5:00 PMStone Creek Coffee - Glendale
Glendale
Milwaukee's Stone Creek Coffee in Glendale offers their house-roasted beans with friendly baristas and a striking interior view
Open until 7:00 PMValentine Coffee Roasters Third Ward
Historic Third Ward
Small-batch roastery showcasing terroir-driven single origins, carefully roasted to emphasize natural sweetness and brightness over bitterness
Open until 6:00 PMPour-Over & Filter Coffee
View all 44Qamaria | Yemeni Coffee Co.
Greenfield
Single-origin Yemeni coffee sourced directly from Haraz farms, roasted to highlight 500+ years of brewing tradition
Opens 7:00 AM tomorrowRescued Roasters
Jackson Park
Small-batch coffee roaster operating their own espresso bar with on-site roasting, serving espresso drinks and cold brew
Open until 6:00 PMValentine Coffee Roasters Downer Ave
Downer Woods
Small-batch specialty roaster showcasing terroir-driven coffees with meticulous sourcing and roasting to natural sweetness over bitterness
Open until 6:00 PMStone Creek Coffee - Harwood Ave
Wauwatosa
Milwaukee roaster's Wauwatosa cafe between downtown and Froedtert campus, featuring espresso drinks and seasonal specialties in a bright space with sunroom seating
Open until 5:00 PMStone Creek Coffee - Glendale
Glendale
Milwaukee's Stone Creek Coffee in Glendale offers their house-roasted beans with friendly baristas and a striking interior view
Open until 7:00 PMValentine Coffee Roasters Third Ward
Historic Third Ward
Small-batch roastery showcasing terroir-driven single origins, carefully roasted to emphasize natural sweetness and brightness over bitterness
Open until 6:00 PMEspresso Focused
View all 44Qamaria | Yemeni Coffee Co.
Greenfield
Single-origin Yemeni coffee sourced directly from Haraz farms, roasted to highlight 500+ years of brewing tradition
Opens 7:00 AM tomorrowRescued Roasters
Jackson Park
Small-batch coffee roaster operating their own espresso bar with on-site roasting, serving espresso drinks and cold brew
Open until 6:00 PMValentine Coffee Roasters Downer Ave
Downer Woods
Small-batch specialty roaster showcasing terroir-driven coffees with meticulous sourcing and roasting to natural sweetness over bitterness
Open until 6:00 PMStone Creek Coffee - Harwood Ave
Wauwatosa
Milwaukee roaster's Wauwatosa cafe between downtown and Froedtert campus, featuring espresso drinks and seasonal specialties in a bright space with sunroom seating
Open until 5:00 PMStone Creek Coffee - Glendale
Glendale
Milwaukee's Stone Creek Coffee in Glendale offers their house-roasted beans with friendly baristas and a striking interior view
Open until 7:00 PMValentine Coffee Roasters Third Ward
Historic Third Ward
Small-batch roastery showcasing terroir-driven single origins, carefully roasted to emphasize natural sweetness and brightness over bitterness
Open until 6:00 PMCafés with Food
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Greenfield
Single-origin Yemeni coffee sourced directly from Haraz farms, roasted to highlight 500+ years of brewing tradition
Opens 7:00 AM tomorrowValentine Coffee Roasters Downer Ave
Downer Woods
Small-batch specialty roaster showcasing terroir-driven coffees with meticulous sourcing and roasting to natural sweetness over bitterness
Open until 6:00 PMStone Creek Coffee - Harwood Ave
Wauwatosa
Milwaukee roaster's Wauwatosa cafe between downtown and Froedtert campus, featuring espresso drinks and seasonal specialties in a bright space with sunroom seating
Open until 5:00 PMStone Creek Coffee - Glendale
Glendale
Milwaukee's Stone Creek Coffee in Glendale offers their house-roasted beans with friendly baristas and a striking interior view
Open until 7:00 PMValentine Coffee Roasters Third Ward
Historic Third Ward
Small-batch roastery showcasing terroir-driven single origins, carefully roasted to emphasize natural sweetness and brightness over bitterness
Open until 6:00 PMFairgrounds Coffee and Tea
Yankee Hill
Multi-roaster cafe showcasing rotating selection of specialty beans from top roasters worldwide, plus coffee flights and tea program
Open until 5:00 PMFrequently Asked Questions
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