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    1848 Coffee

    3.9 (49 reviews)
    Closed 7:00 am - 3:00 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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    Outdoor seating
    Good for kids

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    Caramel macchiato - sorry stirred and tasted before photo

    I've been wanting to try here. Glad I did. They have a lot of indoor and outdoor seating. Staff extremely nice and friendly. Got my coffee quickly. I got the caramel macchiato with an extra shot. Tastes amazing. They have tons of options of drinks. I definitely will be returning. Next drink I'm getting will be the cherry cold brew.

    Becky J.

    The best caramel macchiato I've ever had! The employee was helpful and patient, and helped me pick out the perfect blend of beans! Definitely will be a regular stop when I'm in the area. I appreciated the friendly service. Clean and great location too!

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    Viv P.

    What a gem of a place! So cute inside, though looks very uninteresting from the outside. I think I passed by the place many many times without realizing it was a coffee shop. They roast their own coffee, and have lots of interesting flovors. Interestingly, my whole group ended up just enjoying their dark roast - the national avenue - over all the other flavored kind, but it was quite good. Their latte was also spot on, and hit the spot. Barista/cashier was very friendly and helped us through our coffee selection process very patiently. Totally coming back! If you're not sure why it's called 1848, ask the server! You'll learn an interesting fact about Wisconsin.

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    camila l.

    Just an issue with the cup - otherwise the Brazilian choco-nut basic pour take-out coffee was delicious and warming on this breezy, sunny, cooler day.

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    Isabella K.

    I was really looking forward to trying out this coffee shop, but it wasn't that great. In all honesty, my chai latte was delicious, but I probably won't return here. 1848 Coffee is a quaint little shop, but the lack of seating could be a problem during peak hours. The decor was cute and fit with the whole Wisconsin theme, but it was a little chilly in there. They also have a gender-neutral bathroom, which is great. Moreover, you probably won't have any trouble finding parking - the lot is pretty large. One thing that was a bit confusing was their lack of food. There were some prepackaged snacks, but the pastry case was totally empty. I was hoping to grab a little something to eat (considering the fact that other review photos featured some nice looking pastries), but I was really disappointed. 1848 Coffee is pretty much the only independent coffee shop in this area, so if you'd like to support a small business, I'd give it a try. Otherwise, you're better off making the trip to Waukesha and trying out one of the better coffee shops over there.

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    Amy P.

    Definitely a cute little spot. I really enjoyed the atmosphere that was both family friendly or a perfect spot to bring a good book. I ordered an ice Carmel latte and it was okay. I was not blown away by flavor, and it was a little sweater than I prefer compared to other Carmel lattes I've had elsewhere. The service was friendly and efficient and I had my drink within a minute or two of ordering on a slow Saturday morning. Would definitely stop by again as I'd much prefer coming here than a large chain restaurant.

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    Overall a gem of a cafe with delicious coffee specials, clean atmosphere, reasonable prices, and good service.

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    Our go to for Chai lattes every Saturday. Owner is super nice. Friendly staff. Great drinks!

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    Great coffee! But it would be fantastic if they knew how to steam milk properly! Both times I've gotten a latte, it's had no foam at all.

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    Want to like this place but the drip coffee remains WAY TOO watered down with little flavor.

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    Absolutely love this place! It's so cute and has the best lattes. I go there pretty often and they always have my drink ready so fast.

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    Interestingly, my whole group ended up just enjoying their dark roast - the national avenue - over all the other flavored kind, but it was quite good.

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    The coffee is good! They have a good selection and their pastry options are also delicious!…read more The cafe is spacious and has wonderful natural light. The coffee is good! They have a good selection and their pastry options are also delicious! The cafe is spacious and has wonderful natural light.

    Caramel Tres Leches Cake: Ethiopia is where wild coffee plants originated on our planet, but Yemen…read moreis where coffee was first harvested, roasted, and brewed back in the 15th century. Coffee is now ubiquitous with daily life in America, which brings me to Qamaria Coffee. Hatem and Munif are two Yemeni entrepreneurs with a passion for Yemeni Coffee and the joint goal of wanting to share it with the world. They founded Qamaria Coffee in 2019 to accomplish this task and in January 2024, they opened a location near Milwaukee in Greenfield, WI. Qamaria offers a variety of dessert options, including a Chocolate Tres Leches, Pistachio Tres Leches, and Caramel Tres Leches cakes. I went with the caramel version, which is described by the cafe as "A decadent caramel treat inspired by tres leches cake, creamy, sweet, and irresistibly smooth". If you've never had Tres Leches Cake, it's a light sponge cake soaked in three types of milk (evaporated, condensed, and whole) that's popular in Latin America. The cake originated in Nicaragua during the 19th century, so on first glance it's not exactly a Yemeni dessert. Doing some research, Middle Eastern variations exist that feature cardamom or rose water and some Qamaria locations do have a Rose Tres Leches. It's fine that the Greenfield location did not have that variety as I honestly would have got the caramel version anyway. My slice was perfectly moist as there was plenty of milk soaked in, but not so much that it made a mess or compromised the structure of the cake. The bottom layer was soft and Tiramisu-like in texture, while the cream on top was rich and thick. Personally, I found the caramel flavor to be mild, but delicious. As it is served chilled, it paired nicely with a hot cup of coffee (which they have a plethora of options to choose from). Doughboy approved Doughboy_Food_Reviews

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    The cute little cart!
    The cute little cart!
    The counter and about 60% of the available seating space.
    The counter and about 60% of the available seating space.
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    Boba was some of the best I've had in Milwaukee! Not sure if it was because we got the warm,…read morefreshly made tapioca- it was overall a nice balance of ingredients and sweetness. Golden Mango Bliss Smoothie: 5/5, it was just a perfect blend of mango and sweet without it feeling overwhelming. Ancient Brown Sugar Milk Tea: 5/5, just as amazing as the smoothie, in its own way! Again might've been the fresh tapioca pearls :) Inside is so clean and roomy, great for getting some work done. Parking available.

    Just realized that this place was here…read more Stopped in late morning on a Monday. It wasn't busy, with only a couple other people having a quiet conversation. The place is small, and nicely furnished, with some natural light coming through the front and rear entrances. The server was friendly and did a great job to answer my questions. (thanks Emily). This is not your typical coffee shop or cafe. There are some very interesting drinks and food items, that you will not find anywhere else. I typically get a hot Tea Latte (London Fog or Chai Latte), but they don't offer those. I was initially disappointed but I quickly got over it. I ended up getting the Creme Brulee Croissant, and a Ancient Brown Sugar Tea. Let's first talk about the Croissant, truly amazing. Like a Creme Brulee (which I love) it has a layer of caramelized sugar on top. The taste and texture was amazing. The Brown Sugar Tea, was very good, but very sweet. I skipped the boba part (tapioca pearls), but might try it next time. The place was quiet and cozy. Some other customers came in and were either working or having quiet conversations. Great environment to bring a book and read. I'll be back, and this time with a friend.

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    Creme brulee croissant
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    4.0 mi

    Imagine an Erewhon style coffee shop in Wisconsin, and this is it. Although, some prices are…read moreimpractical for those on a budget or different tax bracket lol it seems to be a solid place! It's in a good neighborhood with accessible parking and includes an up & downstairs for enjoying your coffee, doing work, reading, etc. (You can even reserve the larger tables...) I really enjoyed their aesthetic & was able to focus on what I needed to get done upstairs (picture included). I liked the variety of beverages & the açaí bowls seem amazing, so I will have to come back to get a taste of one of those! One of the baristas was kind enough to offer me the remainder of the drink I ordered in a to-go cup from the blender (it was a $10 drink after all). If you have the time (& money, depending on what you're getting) check it out for yourself and enjoy!

    Stopped in again for another try…read more We are not currently into many of the standard health foods or drinks that this place has to offer (perhaps someday), but we do like the atmosphere and the friendly customer service. Ordered a simple chai latte, and what I ended up getting was something else, likely one of their collagen mixes. I brought it back, and after a little discussion, we decided they could steep a chai bag, steam and froth the milk, and make a latte out of it. And it worked. However, the vanilla and hazelnut sweeteners they use are sugar free, and for me those tend to have an unpleasant aftertaste and can even make me a little nauseous. Not a huge issue, but I did mention it as I was leaving, and the barista understood right away. They don't offer alternative flavored syrups, but they do have honey, which I'd definitely ask for next time. Split a Power Bar with my friend, and that was filling and delicious. Lots of tasty ingredients and just the right texture. Super friendly service by everyone who works there.

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    Decadent açaí bowl
    Decadent açaí bowl
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    Upstairs seating
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    Stopped in for a couple of London Fog Tea Lattes and to listen to the live music performance. They…read moredo a nice job with the London Fogs; great texture, good steep, the temperature was right, and served in a ceramic mug. What I don't like so much is the fact that there is no foyer at the entrance. When the front door opens, and if you are seated nearby, you get a blast of cold air. Not sure what they can do about that, given the fact that they are part of a strip mall.

    It's a cute place, kitchey antiques and stuff all over the walls and stacked on shelves. I feel…read morelike I'm back in my grandmas basement. Mismatched chairs and tables from the 70s, maybe older based on the prints. I feel like I'm the only one in here today that remembers seeing and using a LOT of this stuff when was younger! It's definitely unique and fun. There's a lot of little seating areas as well, like tiny conversation pits near the entrance. One in front of a fireplace looked particularly cozy. I noticed a couple shelves with items for sale, likely from local small businesses. It can get really loud in here, which is to be expected with the high ceiling and large open area. Unfortunately that also means it can be difficult to have a conversation with people at your table. I chose to visit for lunch since I was in the mood for something light and new to me. What I did not expect was to leave still hungry. I ordered the equivalent of a caprese sandwich, however the tomato slices were so thin, the cheese sparse, and the pesto was almost nonexistent - if not for the green stain on the bread, I'd have thought they forgot to even add it. Definitely not a sandwich worthy of the $13 price tag. No complaints on the drinks. I wouldn't mind stopping in again sometime for coffee, but if you're hungry for more than a bakery case item, you may wish to go elsewhere.

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    Interior
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    Cold beverages, pastry case
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