Cute little place. Looks like support the arts. . . so many creative pieces hanging throughout the place. Staff were friendly and service was fast. This was really not the type of place I'm used to. I was being escorted around the area and they chose the lunch location. They had a good variety of items but a lot of things I don't eat. I ordered the soup. . . small bacon corn chowder and a BLT on gluten free bread. Thankfully, I don't think the soup was made with cream or dairy. The broth was too thin (I could be wrong). It was okay. The BLT was tasty. I enjoyed the gluten free bread (tasted like mine). I don't think I'd return but only because I didn't see anything else on the menu that I really wanted to try. read more

Black Cat Coffeehouse - Bacon corn chowder - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Ashland, Wisconsin

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After getting pastries across the street at Ashland Baking Company, we went here for some drinks to add to our breakfast before leaving the area. I got a cardamon orange steamer I believe, and it was super yummy! The staff were friendly and helpful with answering questions, and while shop was cute and cozy. I only wish there was actually a cat snuggled up in one of the chairs! read more

Black Cat Coffeehouse - Seating area with used books for sale. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Ashland, Wisconsin

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The food and coffee are superb. I'd literally stop here before any other restaurant in Ashland for breakfast or dinner. read more

Black Cat Coffeehouse - Focaccia bacon and egg sandwich. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Ashland, Wisconsin

First time going (out-of-towner) and asked the staff advice on what to get. Always wanting to try something fun and new and they nailed it. And what a cute shop! Will definitely be back when I'm back in town! read more

Inclusive cafe with lots of vegetarian and vegan friendly options. We went in winter so didn't check out patio but inside was warm and welcoming and the food was delicious. The chipotle mayo was a tasty addition to both entrees! Great used book sale in the back room which we enjoyed browsing. Five star service all around. read more

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We stopped in for breakfast one morning while we were staying in town. My wife had the name and cheese omelet. I had eggs and bacon only. This is a small hometown style coffee shop, with lots of locals. A customer orders at the counter then finds a table. My wife's food came out in a reasonable amount of time. There was some miscommunication somewhere with my food, and it took about 45 minutes to get my food order complete and right. The manager did come over and made things right. Overall, we enjoyed our breakfast, and would order here again. read more

The coffee and food was amazing!! We each had a mocha drink and a breakfast sandwich and they were just delicious. All of it. Good counter service, fairly fast prep, it was a super nice experience read more

Black Cat Coffeehouse - Iced mocha - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Ashland, Wisconsin

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During the past two months, the baristas have not been able to make a Mayan Mocha or Chai. I am a long time customer, so it is really disappointing when the drinks are not made well. Some of us rely on our favorites to make it through the day. lol read more

This had always been a go to place if I was in town. I'm not going there anymore. The food is not worth the wait, the attitude, the price. It takes forever to get your food. And the whole place just has this "I'm so hip and cool " vibe that I'm sick of. Most of the stuff comes from the bakery across the street. I recommend just going there. read more

Interesting place. Was here several years ago, but it was too busy for me to wait to sample their offerings. Came in on a Sat morning , and had the Biscuits & mushroom gravy special with a bourbon brown sugar latte. Biscuits were slightly hard, but I think they are cooked that way on purpose. Reason being, that when the hot gravy is poured over, it softens up but wont disintegrate. Clearly homemade biscuits, and the mushroom gravy , with bits of green onion was out of this world delish! Had the BBS latte in a giant oversize cup which made me feel like their was a "latte" more than I actually had in my cup! That was also fantastic. My friend had a cinnamon roll, with a mocha latte with Maple syrup added. The girls behind the counter played the Barista role perfectly. Suggesting the maple syrup which my pal loved! Designs in the drinks were perfect. Service was top shelf. I had to leave Ashland the next day because Im not local to the area, but of course I checked in and got coffee to go for my long ride home. Best coffee shop that I've been "poured into" in a hot minute! Black Cat.... I wish I could teleport you to my town or a short distance away from me! read more

Black Cat Coffeehouse - Sm order of Biscuits & mushroom gravy. Bourbon brwn sugar latte. In backgrd, cinnamon roll & mocha latte w/ maple syrup. Delish! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Ashland, Wisconsin

Went here for breakfast, a morning coffee, and to get some work done and ended up coming back for lunch. We ordered a regular coffee and a maple latte which we drank with some of the baked goods that we got from Ashland Baking across the street. They also sell the Ashland Baking goods at the bakery and were bringing them across the street as we were coming in. The maple latte had a nice maple flavor without being overpowering. It was very pleasant to drink. When we came back for lunch we got the spicy Asian beef & kimchi bowl. We were surprised that the beef was ground beef, but everything was super tasty and paired well together. The rice particularly was a pleasant surprise. Overall, nice staff, tasty food, and a decent amount of space. They also have a bunch of books to look at and some for sale. It appears to be kid-friendly as well, as there is a separate room with some kids toys, chairs, and coloring options. Very good coffee shop. read more

Black Cat Coffeehouse - Maple latte - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Ashland, Wisconsin

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What a great place! If I ever move to Ashland, it would be close to this block - I'd frequent the co-op grocery store, the bakery, and The Black Cat. It's a funky little coffeehouse with a great selection of coffee and tea drinks, as well as breakfast & lunch options. They offer vegetarian food too, yay! Loved how cozy and welcoming the cafe & employees were. The food was fresh & delicious. In the back room there are bookcases with books for sale. When we were there, they were hosting an employee art exhibit, which was really fun. The only downside was the wait - it's a super-busy place. Which, I guess, is good! It means other people like it too! Go there, it's awesome!! read more

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The pesto melt was delicious even if it was covered in red peppers. Lol. On the other hand, the hummus sandwich, which I believe was called the yellow bird, was uninspired. I would not order it again. I substituted the pickled onions for fresh sliced red onions so I doubt that made the difference in my experience. The cucumbers were sliced way too thick, and the whole thing was difficult to eat (on sourdough). The coffee was great. The fresh cookies were amazing as were the homemade fries. The ambience is lovely, with plenty of seating options from booths and tables indoors to patio tables outside. There is also a little children's indoor play area, which I could imagine would come in handy for parents. Overall, I definitely recommend. read more

Such a super cute cafe in a surprising place! I was not expecting Ashland WI to have such a cool cafe. I got an oat milk lavender latte and the sweet potato black bean burger. Both were AWESOME and oat milk wasn't extra!!! Pro tip, get a side salad!! Their house made dressing is sooooo good. I'll definitely come back here if I'm ever in Ashland again! read more

Black Cat Coffeehouse - Sweet potato black bean burger - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Ashland, Wisconsin

Charming ambiance - books, back patio, front sidewalk tables, baked goods, breakfast and $1.00 refills on excellent carafe coffee. Sweet staff and easy atmosphere. read more

We stopped here in the middle of a road trip and it was the perfect pick-me-up! I was so happy to find a spot that has vegan options :) We got the vegan burrito and it was amazing, so flavorful and filling. The breakfast potatoes were also vegan and great. They had a few tables outside on the sidewalk so we were able to enjoy our food, with my dog and only a few blocks from the water. The majority of their packaging was compostable which is wonderful. The cashiers were friendly and the prices were reasonable for the quality/quantity. I look forward to stopping here again if I'm in the area! read more

Black Cat Coffeehouse - vegan breakfast burrito - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Ashland, Wisconsin

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I got the Garden Omelette and it was a 10/10. I ordered a side of sourdough toast with it, and I was amazed by how nicely the pesto worked in the omelette. The service was excellent, and our food was served hot and quickly. This coffee shop was the perfect spot to get breakfast, and prepare for the rest of our drive. I definitely recommend visiting! Also, their orange and cranberry scone was fantastic read more

Black Cat Coffeehouse - Garden omelette - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Ashland, Wisconsin

We were visiting the Ashland area last week & on our 4th day of vacation we needed a Good Vegan meal! We stopped in at the Black Cat Coffeehouse & had an AMAZING lunch. We had the Vegan nachos, (the sauce was awesome) the Vegan burritos & guacamole with some hot herb tea. GREAT meal & glad they had Vegan options on their menu. Really cute cafe & EXCELLENT service. The employees were VERY friendly & helpful! We will be back!!!!! read more

If you're looking for something different, like I was, try the Mayan Mocha. It's a tiny bit sweet and a lot a bit spicy!!! Will certainly perk you up in a unique way. This little coffee spot is a great stop if you're in the neighborhood. The coffee is lovely and the food looks pretty good, although I didn't try any. Baked goods are carried over on a tray from the bakery across the street. Try the caramel pecan roll. Or pop across if you're looking some something savory. read more

Absolutely amazing food!!! The employees here are very welcoming. 10/10 recommend the Basil Pizza read more

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Excellent dark roast coffee. Refills $1. Good large blueberry muffin. Quiche tasty with an excellent buttery crust. Recommend!

Great latte, friendly service. Nice atmosphere. The book store in the back is an added bonus to your visit.

The most amazing coffee shop in 100 miles. They go out of their way to create an ambience and a community hub. Even though I've left that area, I still carry my black cat coffee cup with me. Their service is always friendly and welcoming. read more

Good coffee and atmosphere, especially the back patio. It was busy on a Sunday and the crowd was lovely and diverse. Nice folks behind the counter. read more

Black Cat Coffeehouse - Back patio. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Ashland, Wisconsin

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Poor service. I have stopped in a few times this summer and autumn. Always, below par service (this is a service industry business). They were closing early the day I came in. I was there ten minutes before they closed. I was clearly being ignored while others were waiting for their orders. I had to ask if they would take my order. The two girls looked at each other and smiled, as if to reply, "we really don't want to", but didn't say a word. Then one of the girls started to dump out the tip jar and count it in front of me. I had to ask again, if I would be getting any service. The girls both looked away from me. Then I stated that I had seen the sign on the door. Then the one counting the tips said "yeah, we're closed". I feel for the business owners that have to hire these college students that are pathetic workers, I'm right there with ya. But training, is the best tool to combat their lack luster, inherent skills. I will have to ignore this place when I'm in town, and that's every week for the next year and maybe beyond. I know the owner, she is a nice lady. Her staff does not reflect it. read more

My wife enjoyed her coffee, and I thought my strawberry smoothie was good. Nice place with a good cat theme and a neat, pleasant atmosphere. read more

Neat little place in downtown Ashland. Stopped there for a coffee and a bite to eat. Comfy, Mother Earth vibe. Unique menu items and, of course, excellent coffee. We were glad that we decided to skip the "family" restaurant on the main drag and discovered this gem. read more

So I heard a lot of good things about this place. I decided to check it out for myself. It was a busy day but I ordered a iced latte I had to wait about 20minutes. But that's understandable if there's a long line like there was. My main issue was with the coffee. I ordered a large ice latte with cream. They had some ice and then they put A small amount of coffee like the amount for the small size with a little cream and then I watch them fill up about a third of a cup with tapwater from the sink. So basically they gave me water down coffee with ice. And it tasted disgusting just like water down coffee. And then I watch them do this with a lot of other people's orders just adding water to the coffee. Disgusting I will not drink coffee here again. read more

Girlfriend and I are visiting from out of town and one of the places we put on our checklist was the black at coffeehouse. Mainly because my girlfriend is obsessed with cats and she liked the pictures that were here on yelp. We ordered soy iced Mayan mocha which was spicy and delicious. For food we ordered the root down veggie hash and the vegan burrito. Both were extremely thought out dishes with lots of flavor and none of the guilt. We also took a pastry to go that they were having freshly delivered from the Ashland Baking company that is directly across the street. The only drawback to our visit was that with COVID, there was limited seating to the outdoors, which was a cute backyard garden type setup. The food was great, the service was great and the energy was great. We will be visiting again before we head home! Great Job! read more

Black Cat Coffeehouse - Vegan burrito, Hash with egg, SoyIced Mayan Mocha - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Ashland, Wisconsin

The food here is delicious and the coffee was great too. We really enjoyed the breakfast burrito and kimchi rice! Don't hesitate, stop here! read more

Food is absolutely delicious! One of my favorites is the Spuds and Shrooms pizza! And almost every soup here is delicious The staff here is always friendly and the food is usually quick to come out! The total vibe of the place is cozy and chill! I also forgot to mention... the coffee is absolutely to die for!!! A total must visit! read more

Needing a place to work (working vacation) with good WiFi, I perused the Yelp reviews. My daughter was at a Northland College summer camp so I was able to hang around the lake for the week...oh darn. Their coffee is local, with about 3 types going at any one time. I usually just get mocha and coffee, so it was nice that the barista put the mocha in and pointed me to the coffee. I also fancied a lemon poppyseed muffin (and blueberry my next visits) and was off to the coffee. Local Duluth Coffee and other local organic coffee was had in all three carafes. Changing daily (or at least the three time I went), the coffee was extremely good and brewed fresh. This seems to be THE meeting place in Ashland, and I can see why. The coffee was very, very good each time, brewed to high standards. Others had full breakfasts and lunches, but I did not. I loved their signage, which said "this is not fast food, we have a limited kitchen space, be patient." Firm but appreciated, the wait for food by the others was very acceptable. Oh, and the muffin(s)? They were very, VERY good crafted locally each day. Well worth it, they were. As we (my daughter and I) left town, we hit another local place and I mentioned where I had spent time. Her response? "Oh, that place? The Northland College people call that the Bermuda Triangle of shops." Black Cat Coffee, along with Chequamegon Food Co-op and Krav'ns Frozen Yogurt place should not be missed. We will be back to all three! read more

I had the spinach feta quiche, bacon and thai coldbrew. All fabulous! Well made fresh food. Unfortunately, it took an hour until our food was brought to us. Service is really slow at this place. read more

Wonderful coffee, friendly staff, and delicious food! There are so many options for anyone with diet restrictions and everything is great! read more

Black Cat Coffeehouse - Vegan burrito is amazing!! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Ashland, Wisconsin

Loved going here! Decent drinks with decent prices, but they had added touches of compostable cups, straws, etc. & compost bins in the store, a little nook for kids, a cute outdoor patio with a water dish for pups, and interesting things to look at on the walls! If I'm around Ashland I will definitely be back again read more

This is a gem in the great north woods of Wisconsin. Just off Main St. in Ashland, WI, Yelp found me this place and it was exactly what I was looking for while away from home. Actually, I was surprised to find a niche place like this up here, but then again, it fits well with the college that resided in the city. I purchased a Mocha Latte and it was pretty good. The coffeehouse has two larger, but longer rooms and a nice sized coffee bar with many drink and food choices. The wifi is also free (I'm on it right now typing this review). Hailing from Milwaukee, where we have a plethora of coffee houses, its great to find a locally owned niche coffee house in a small town like Ashland. I'll be back and I suggest you visit if you are in the area. read more

Black Cat Coffeehouse - A nice medium mocha latte, free wifi, and a great atmosphere. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Ashland, Wisconsin

Always love going to Black Cat Coffeehouse! In this photo is a blackberry, lavender French soda & a strawberry, blueberry smoothie. A few of my favorites are, nachos, spicy Asian beef & kimchi & tomato basil pizza. Very delicious!!! read more

Black Cat Coffeehouse - French soda, smoothie - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Ashland, Wisconsin

Wonderful coffee shop with yummy vegan dishes and other items. Bakery goods from across the street. We ate in the back garden area. Wonderful atmosphere and food. You will enjoy it! read more

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Charming. I had a great sweet potato/bean burger and my husband has spicy Asian beef with kimchi. Both were great. Enjoyed our coffee and the atmosphere. read more

Visiting from Minneapolis, I was looking for a Starbucks, very happy that Ashland doesn't have one! Black coffee is quaint, calm and most importantly their coffee and hot chocolat delicious! A must visit! read more

Black Cat Coffeehouse - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Ashland, Wisconsin