I had the worst experience here. First off, all the side streets in downtown EC are closed leaving nowhere to park. Second, I went here as they are close to work and I needed to take a quick lunch break. I go in and they are pretty well dead. I order and sit there waiting. It took 20 minutes for my order!! With nobody in front of me! I sat and watched the workers sit and joke around and take their sweet time. It was ridiculous. I watch the girl wrap my sandwich for a full minute! Seriously?! Note to workers, dont act like you have nothing to hurry for when it is the noon hour. Other people are on time constraints and simply dont have time to watch you make oragami while wrapping a sandwich!! read more

I like the Acoustic Cafe, I do -- but I have a few qualms and usually pick Racy's for my go-to coffee/wifi/lunch spot. What's good -- the chili. The ample seating. The live music on some evenings. The fact that they serve wine and beer. Food comes out quickly. Needs improvement -- sandwiches are pretty uninspired and sloppily put together (as in, they are very hard to eat without getting mayo and shredded lettuce all over your face. Meat is sometimes skimpy compared to condiments and veggies. The bread is boring. Pricing is a little weird, too -- a small slice of quiche, cup of chili and a coffee just ran me $9. Also, 1/2 the time when I order chili, I am asked if I want cheese/onions/sour cream (I always do) but the other 1/2 of the time, they don't ask and then seem put out when I request it/sometimes charge extra for it. This is an easy thing to fix -- just train/remind everyone to ask customers who order chili if they want the extras. I think it's a little silly to charge for a little shredded cheese and diced onions (esp since the chili is already more expensive than the other soups), but whatever. Just don't get annoyed when I ask if you forgot to ask me. Cool? read more

Studied here and ate here during college and they continue to have a clean restaurant, great selection, and wonderful service. Great place to get a coffee, desert, sandwich, soup, or one of each. Nice vibe and great patrons. read more

A nice place but the food and beverages are very inconsistent, and sometimes bad. The drinks are made differently almost every time and I have gotten food that was stale or my order was wrong. Won't be returning. read more

Great hoagies, soup, and coffee. What else do you need? I've never been disappointed. There's ice cream, baked goods, and beer, too.

Decided to stop in randomly today. The vibe was relaxed and my cookie and chai tea were great. Also, Sarah is one of my favorite employees. She's so helpful when I can't think of something new to try :) read more

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Whenever I go, the food is good but for some reason they've only had 1 register open no matter now busy they are. I've walked away twice now this week. The line to order simply isn't moving. read more

It's soooo good. They have the best soups or sandwiches. Also they have home made ice cream & cookies!

Good sandwiches and got our food really fast. Definitely suggest getting the broccoli cheese soup.

Man. I had an acoustic cafe turkey provolone about 3 years ago, was very pleased. Haven't had it since until today, when I got the same thing. However, today I decided to try it again. The same sandwich was incredibly hard to eat, it fell apart with the first bite into one of the quarters they cut the sandwich into, and each following section went similarly. This could just be me, but I remember it tasting different, like the recipe has since lost a couple ingredients/sauces. And oh man, we gotta talk about how I'm reaching for a napkin with every bite. Mind you they included 2. It was greasier than a pizza. Wettest sandwich I've ever eaten, and it completely soaked through the wrapping paper in the 3 minutes it took to get home. The sandwich itself was decent, a strong 5.5/10, if it wasn't $12 fucking dollars. On their website it clearly still states that a whole hoagie sub is $8.99, but when I asked why the in-house menu posted it at $10.75(11.50 with tax), all the supervisor said was "if you read the fine print it says the menu's pricing is subject to change." Y'all motherfuckers must be going bankrupt if you're gonna raise the price almost two dollars on one of the more popular items. I guess it's not that big of a deal, but the reason I haven't eaten here in 3 years is because I thought the subs were $7. Find out online they're supposedly $9. Fine, prices change. Go in person, actually they're $12. Jeeeeesus. read more

Been coming to Acoustic Cafe for years and have never been disappointed in the food. Great place for lunch or a coffee and sweet treat. One thing I will say is that the service isn't always the best. They seem to have a fairly high turnover of staff and that contributes, I'm sure. The problem really seems to show itself around peak busy times and to me it's like they just can't cope with a lot of orders at once, they system seems to break down. Other than that it's usually pretty quick and the soups and sandwiches are tasty and good quality. read more

Good coffee, soup, and sandwich. Homemade tea which was very thick, not an adjective I like for my tea personally. Fun music but loud for groups. read more

Good soup, good sandwiches, good vibes. Lots of cool art on the walls, and the staff is friendly. I was a regular during my college days and still stop in every time I'm in Eau Claire. read more

More-than worthy of a detour off of I-94. Right by the river with relaxing benches and chairs. Aesthetic layout of their goods whether on shelves and table. Free wif-fi. Helpful, knowledgable staff. And need I mention delicious tea? read more

Love this place! Great little place with a good amount of room actually. Good coffee, soups, and the sandwiches hit the spot and I can't leave them alone. I won't even go into details on the sweets. Off could still eat gluten my wallet would be empty and my stomach bulging. The service is always great and usually they go beyond what is needed. I try to grab coffee whenever I'm passing through. Haven't been to the live music nights yet but they always look good and seem to pack a crowd. The ambience sets it all off too. Love the wood seating and the decor. read more

We stopped in Eau Claire for lunch on our way between Mnpls and Madison, hoping to find a simple place to eat that had vegetarian options. Figuring there would be such a place near the UW, we drove around quite a while before stumbling across the Acoustic Cafe. It was fantastic! Great hoagies and soup, delicious baked goods and a relaxing, open atmosphere with lots of wooden booths and tables. What a pleasant surprise! Our new favorite stop on roadtrips to Minneapolis! read more

Acoustic is no-frills required, good eatin'. There are days when nothing sounds better to me than a turkey hoagie piled high with lettuce and dripping with oily sauce. Sitting in one of their wooden booths brings me back to squeezing four-per-bench for poetry slams or slower afternoons, catching up with a friend over a warm beverage. I'm a seasonalist so I enjoy their ice cream in the summer and their soup in the winter but they offer both year round for anyone less food-temperature traditional. Good thing hoagies hit the spot year round! read more

I've loved the Acoustic since it opened, way back just before coffee shops were everywhere. Its a little haven in Eau Claire. I was there over Thanksgiving weekend and delighted that little had changed and what is great about it has not. I highly recommend their hot ham and cheese hoagie...every ingredient is delicious, especially the cheese and the banana peppers (?). Their chili is noteworthy...very flavorful with a lot of spices going on in every bite. Swift and smiley service, spacious yet cozy atmosphere, free wifi, local art, relaxing music, relaxed atmosphere, easy to find street parking....a must go to place when you're in the area. read more

My love for this place probably has a little more to do with nostalgia than it does with the actual quality of the food/beverages. This used to be "our place" when my now husband and I were dating back in college. Whenever we make the trip back to E.C., a stop at the Acoustic Cafe to get a hoagie and some coffee is always on the agenda. Everything tastes just how I remember it. read more

Been here twice now and the place always has new menu items. Fresh sandwiches and paninis. You sure as hell should try the soups too, they put a lot of effort into creative ideas here. Also seems to be a cool spot for a little concert. I frequent this place each time I'm in Eau Claire for lunch. read more

My wife and I were passing through Eau Claire and we were looking for someplace that we could get a quick sandwich that wasn't a chain. The guy at the gas station we stopped at told us of this place and we were pleasantly surprised. My wife and I both ordered the small hogey sandwich and when I finished, I had to go back and order another one. Not cause I was hungry, but because it was so good. The sandwich was literally melting in my mouth. Not expensive either. read more

Great hoagies and service, cute cafe too! I got the Betty bar (like a scotcheroo) but it was dry and disappointing.

If you've got plans downtown this is the perfect place to stop for some food. Their grinders are awesome and there is usually some form of entertainment going on every night. read more

I always seem to wind up here on a rainy afternoon. Love settling in enjoying the free WiFi while I sip my giant mug of coffee. Their hoagies are very tasty and have just the right combination of ingredients. I love their chili. Service is usually great and the food is consistently good. A+! read more

I just spent a week in Eau Claire, and this was my favorite place I visited. Great atmosphere, friendly service, excellent coffee. Also, you can't beat a scoop of ice cream for a dollar. If you're in town, check it out. read more

Very nice atmosphere. Ok food but the coffee is horrible. Roast is burnt and coffee is weak read more

Acoustic Cafe - Very nice atmosphere. But the coffee is terrible - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Eau Claire, Wisconsin

Love Acoustic Cafe. The hummus pita sandwich is my go to, with a side of their delicious chili. Always friendly, prompt service. Fun to look around at the local art for sale hanging on the walls. A downtown gem! read more

As far as coffee shops go, this isn't my favorite. It's kind of a "standby" in downtown Eau Claire... It's really one of the only places that's open past 4-5 pm (that isn't a bar). The coffee is okay, the food is okay, and the seats are uncomfortable. They are almost all bench type seats that you can't scootch up to table, with hard wood and straight backs. The "acoustics" are terrible for conversation, and the tables in the center are so close together that it's hard to get around. They always have local music, which is a plus, but good luck finding a seat on those nights. read more

Love! The hoagies are AMAZING! In fact I'm craving one just thinking about it! A great chill atmosphere with live music on most Friday and Saturday nights! read more

We hadn't here since my daughter was 2. Don't know why, cuz we love this place. Decent price for a coffee shop, relaxed atmosphere and they have some great local entertainment. I would recommend this place to anyone looking for a place to chill out with a good book or just for a cup of good Java. read more

Not really sure why the ratings are so high on this place. Food is way over priced and not even that good. Chairs are very uncomfortable. The one nice thing is the environment. Don't recommend coming here, if you are in the area I suggest going to the goat house or Starbucks even. You will leave disappointed if you come here. I will not be returning here, that is for sure. read more

Good soup, good coffee, decent sandwiches and bakery items. The atmosphere is relaxing and comfortable.

I went here last week for the first time because i was nearby and my sister said it was really cool and nice. i ordered a smoothie, and sat down to wait for them to bring it out to me. i waited for about fifteen minutes so i thought maybe they had forgotten about me, but when i was about to get up to ask, the guy brought it out, so i thought that that was a little rude but its alright. its was really good so it was worth it :) read more

Really enjoy the sandwiches. Love places that have quiche as a lunch option. Would like this place even better if they took menu tips from Lucy's Deli in Chippewa-one of my favorite places like this. I'm always a little surprised at the cost of the meal (high) for the amount of food. But the half sandwich is plenty big for one person! Delicious! read more

I agree with the other review, the food is 'ok' nothing special. My last visit was last November as the experience was not good. The sandwiches aren't good and I'm sorry please don't put sprouts on sandwiches, its not 1967 and especially when the sandwich is warm, WARM Sprouts just doesn't work. I also ordered on my last visit the half hoagie and onion soup. Hoagie was not good, I left most of it but the oion soup was great. I also ordered a mocah, AUGH. Awful, I left that. The coffee weak, and it was not a mocha. If you want DARN good coffee go to Starbucks, its the same price. Once again the onion soup was great but that was it. There are better places in the downtown area to eat. This is NOT one of them. read more

So much potential-waisted . Hoagie was all bread and lettuce. No meat! I ordered the combo. Ham, salami & corned beef. They gave 1 thin slice of each. Chili was good. It's self serve type deli. You order at counter and they bring it out. read more

GO HERE! Great food, great service, great location in downtown Eau Claire. I have lived here all my life and have enjoyed so many of their hot hummus pitas, it's ridiculous. Their pitas/hoagies are my number one, go to, hangover food. And just a couple blocks down from Phoenix Park you can enjoy a nice walk afterwards! read more

Been going here since I was a kid. Great quality food and coffee. Friendly staff. Great local events and art. Would recommend to anyone. Tip: park in the "bus" public parking and walk the block. read more

Absolutely love the Acoustic Cafe. Started going there two decades ago when my son was a toddler. Wonderful, wonderful hummus veggie hoagies. The place is clean, the staff is friendly and competent and alert. My food has always, without exception, been done the way I have requested, even when I have specific, idiosyncratic requests. read more

Their subs are amazing, and the beer cheese soup is divine. What more could a girl want? I wish you could get into the bathroom without a code, but it's understandable. My only (minor) complaints are that the booths can get a little rickety and the subs could use a little more of an upbeat sauce. Other than that it's great! read more