Quick rundown: Tasty food options, patient staff who are happy to explain anything to you. Slow walk-down: My friend and I had been burned and left wanting after a less than fruitful visit to another establishment earlier in the day...(see: my review of Lou's Brew Cafe). So we were hungry, parched, and looking for a quiet and cool respite from the raucous Mile of Music-ing. Maybe because we were already so low and just happy for anything, but I was truly very pleased with our visit here. Since they weren't hosting any concerts, it was pretty empty and quiet. Also it was, I think, within an hour of their closing time, but they didn't try to rush us out and did not make us feel like we were being difficult. And...we might have been a bit difficult. My friend had a lot of questions, specific dietary needs, and is pregnant so has some very specific wants. None of which is bad. Just sometimes...businesses and workers can get annoyed with even a single question. But here they did not. They were full of information and happy to share it, never hesitating to offer a recommendation or answer a question. Thank you for your patience and friendliness! I got an iced coffee of some kind. I don't know which one specifically...but I know it was delicious and it certainly hit the spot. I also got a piece of quiche. They had a looooong list of available kinds of quiche, they all looked delicious, so I just told them to choose one and surprise me. It was a little strange to see it delivered with grill lines on it, but I think they just used a panini press to heat it up. Which...hey, good use of existing kitchen tools! And it made the crust less soggy than one that was heated up in the microwave. It doesn't change the taste, and it was delicious. It also came served with some apple slices, which was a nice, tasty, refreshing surprise. My family members have a deep love for Copper Rock for coffee and breakfast foods. But I gotta tell ya....*whispers* I think Brewed Awakenings is betterrrrr! Give 'em a shot! read more

Brewed Awakenings - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Appleton, Wisconsin

Service attitude and cleanliness are not good. Baked good was dry and should've been warmed up. read more

Brewed Awakenings - Service area - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Appleton, Wisconsin

Not just a single token vegan option, but many ways to have your food vegan or vegetarian, in addition to the great bakery choices. The coffee is excellent too! We will make a point of coming here any time we visit Appleton. read more

I was really happy with this little hole in the wall coffee shop. It has a feeling of calm and peace. The coffee flavors are original and fun. I had a slice of quiche which came with an apple of all things. The quiche was tasty and could have only been better with a bit more cheese. If you're in the area, stop by and see what's brewing! read more

Brewed Awakenings - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Appleton, Wisconsin

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My opinion average food below average coffee and lattes. Also baristas weren't overly pleasant. For my money I'd go to tempest or voyager. Both far exceed this place. read more

Came here for breakfast because our child had an event at Lawrence University and needed someplace to eat. Had an iced coffee and bagel with cream cheese and it was amazing- so delicious and earthy. Came back to Appleton for a girls shopping weekend and had to come back here! Everyone said the drinks and food were incredible. What is also nice is that both times I've been here, the staff is extremely nice! It will now be my favorite place to drop in when I'm in downtown Appleton. Love this cute place. read more

Brewed Awakenings - two beverages on a table - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Appleton, Wisconsin

Cute cafe located in the downtown Appleton area which was convenient at place I stayed at. They have some quick breakfast that's affordable and special drinks. I ordered the violet chai which was decent. The bagels definitely are homemade and I could taste the rosemary and thyme but were dense. I would've liked to have had whipped cream cheese to spread on to the bagel easier. read more

Brewed Awakenings - Daily quiche with rosemary/thyme bagel - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Appleton, Wisconsin

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I also like this coffee shop. The sandwich wraps are really good, and the coffee is a very nise.

We went back with the kids. Played chess and had a great time. The kids loved this coffee shop because "it's nice, you can play chess and they have hot cocoa and cake"lol It's official, we all love this place! read more

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Absolutely fantastic! This was my first time dining here and I loved everything about this place! The service and food were excellent! Delicious, healthy, fresh, and organic! Plenty of vegetarian and vegan options! I had the Vegetarian Sunrise, and I could not have been more pleased! Warm, welcoming, and friendly atmosphere! Great wallet friendly prices! I have definitely found my new go to spot! Can't wait to return! read more

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Super cute atmosphere at Brewed Awakenings. This is a great friend for meeting a friend or a coffee date. They had a ton of food options and great season drinks. read more

Brewed Awakenings - Menu board - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Appleton, Wisconsin

I want to give this place 5 stars but I think they use a microwave and fake eggs. Other than that, it's my favorite, it really is! I love that it's walkable downtown, I can stop in after the Y. The staff is so friendly! My mom-brain one time ordered my latte and forgot to substitute the milk, they made a new one for me for free even though it was my bad. We went once on a Saturday morning during the farmers market and they were busy- like line to the door. But they managed it well and the turnaround was quick. Otherwise during the week it's bit busy. They have a huge selection of food and drink it's so amazing! And handmade dessert case read more

Brewed Awakenings - a table and chairs in a coffee shop - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Appleton, Wisconsin

Thoroughly enjoyed this coffee shop & their quality sandwich & soup option. Quaint seating viewing college Avenue with people hussle & bustling. Will definitely be back. In addition to the soup & sandwich I also got a nutritious shake. read more

Brewed Awakenings - 1/2 Turkey sandwich with a side of chili - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Appleton, Wisconsin

This place is wonderful. We stopped for a mid morning coffee and my husband had the quiche. The coffee was great and they always have either almond or coconut milk for the vegan customers. My husband gave the quiche a rating of 3 on a scale of one to 5; he said it was a standard quiche nothing special. Their staff has always been very friendly and accommodating. They are also very dog friendly and had a separate water dish ready and waiting for our furry friend. One thing that they could do better is the table supports. There are always napkins pinned under them to balance the tables. It makes it look a bit less clean. read more

Brewed Awakenings - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Appleton, Wisconsin

Ahh... terrible coffee and terribly bland food. Couldn't finish it, walked out hungry and $18 poorer

I love the aesthetic of this cafe! It's also a plus that they provide CBD shots, which comes in handy when college students in the area need to relax!! I also recommend the lavender vanilla iced chai with a CBD shot. My only critique is the plastic straws. read more

Brewed Awakenings - Lavender vanilla iced chai w/ CBD! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Appleton, Wisconsin

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Service is always friendly, food is great, coffee delicious and well made. Try the bakery items, Nora makes some great scones and brownies. I always get extra points when I bring some home. They just reopened in their old location in downtown Appleton. I am excited to be able to hang out there between meetings. read more

Brewed Awakenings - Lots of sitting room, can adjust tables for groups, warm atmosphere. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Appleton, Wisconsin

This is a pretty good coffee shop. The atmosphere is cute in a retro way, the coffee is excellent and the food is pretty good. There are gluten-free and vegan options that are yummy! For a breakfast trip I ordered the steel cut oats, which were tasty but dry. They provided some toppings to be added such as almond slivers, pecans and sugar, but those jars were inconveniently placed on a low bookshelf-type stand with no spoon or way of dispensing. I worry that people might be tempted to use their own used spoon to refresh their oatmeal toppings. Yuk. There are lots of menu options, and just about everything looked good. I'm eager to try a couple of the vegan burgers some lunch time. The service was a bit slower than I expected, but not really too bad. Still, it is indeed a pleasant place with good food and good coffee. A guy was at one end of the shop noodling on a guitar with a donation jar nearby. That's a fine thing. I think with a little added attention to customer service, this could be a five-star coffee shop. I'll be stopping in again. read more

Great breakfast food and coffee, friendly staff and clean! The breakfast burrito is amazing!!

This cute coffee shop has a surprisingly large menu of food and beverages. They have tons of vegan food options including some very tasty muffins. If there's something that your in the mood for that's not on the menu, ask and they might just make it for you if they can. read more

Cute coffee shop with hot sandwiches and a large bakery selection. I like the ham and Brie sandwich, which comes with candied pecans and green apples. This is a great place to study or work - though come with a full laptop battery because there are limited outlets in inconvenient locations. In the summer they have a nice back patio. It does get cold in the winter since they have a back and front door that makes it a bit drafty. Friendly staff is willing to help out with the extensive menu. read more

So delicious!! Fresh made sandwiches and the coffee is exquisite! The fall drinks are so tasty and perfectly brewed. Highly recommend! If your here in the fall get the Fall Harvest White Zombie! So many different roasts to choose from and all homemade baked goods. Definitely coming back next time I'm in town. read more

Brewed Awakenings - Fall harvest White zombie and egg and cheese sandwich with bacon - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Appleton, Wisconsin

I've been to Brewed Awakenings three times. It's cute and has a great menu, but I've had some issues with the food and drinks. I recently got the vegan gyro and it was almost inedible. I wanted to love it and it was a cool concept, but the gyro "meat" (made of seitan) was chewy, rubbery, and undercooked. I wish I realIzed this soon enough to try to get it remade, but I had my order to go. The third time I went, I got the "Duke of Earl Grey" and the soy milk used was visibly chunky and curdled. The drink tasted sour and spoiled and unfortunately I had to toss it but got no compensation or refund. read more

Brewed, Thank you for your variety in your menu and your willingness to make swaps. Much appreciated deliciousness. Looking forward to coming back. read more

I don't tend to write reviews os places, as I think they can be sometimes unfairly evil. That said, after today's experience at this place, well, I think it's well deserved. I ordered a 1/2 sandwich, soup combo. The soup was supposed to be asparagus & prosciutto soup. What I received instead was a brown, curdled mess that looked amazingly similar to cat vomit. It tasted about like I would imagine cat vomit tastes as well. I mentioned to the woman behind the counter that I thought the soup had been made incorrectly, as it was inedible and rather gross. Her response? "Oops." Then she turned around and walked away. I waited around for about 5 minutes to see if there would be any further reaction / interaction. But, no. That was the end of it. So, yeah. I can't honestly recommend this place and would suggest steering clear. There are plenty of other coffee shops in the area with much better food and service. read more

Brewed Awakenings - What was supposedly asparagus & prosciutto soup. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Appleton, Wisconsin

http://www.aspencoffee-tea.com/ AKA/Aspen Coffee My partner (who has Celiacs sprue) and I called here knowing they advertised Gluten Free food options. (Celiacs sprue is a disease, any gluten he ingests makes him seriously ill.) I asked the woman who answered if they were careful about cross contamination issues when making the gluten free food . We had just left Harmony Café when they said they could not guarantee contamination free food (see review) The woman on the phone said they were not concerned with being careful. Their gluten free food was always Cross contaminated. This encompasses all food labeled Gluten Free, deserts, salads etc. There are no precautions taken to keep Gluten from contaminating their products. Those who prefer gluten free eating as a personal choice may be comfortable eating here. Those who are sensitive, intolerant or suffer from the disease of Celiac Sprue, should NOT eat the food here. read more

I'm addicted to lattes and tend to be thankful for the availability of a local coffee shop rather than critical of their servings, but that said, they make a great latte. I didn't try the food but the atmosphere is classic granola but clean and relaxing vibe. Good spot for a coffee read more

Love the veggie wrap w ranch instead of hummus for a quick lunch. Tons of other food options too! Friendly staff. Coffee, tea and smoothies all very good. Definitely recommend this downtown cafe. read more

This place has a lot of sweetness to offer. Their baked goods display is chock-full of delectable-looking, interesting, and even HEALTHY sweetness (try a Booster Bite, which contains fruit and seeds and nuts and no extra sugar); their baristas are sweet; their decor and music are equally sweet; their specialty drinks look worth trying if you're into sweeter beverages; and lastly, they have GELATO. The coffee is heavenly. I had their French Roast, which was served perfectly hot in a nice, big Aspen Coffee and Tea mug. Other features include free wireless, 25 cent refills!, less of a crowd than down the street at Harmony, and some really interesting art to absorb after you've taken in the fascinating old interior. read more

This is one of your cozy local downtown coffee houses. Nothing exceptional but I wanted to write a review just because of their gelato. They make their own and it is delicious! There are different flavors every week. Most I have tried are good but their dark chocolate mint is life changing. Rich, creamy and an all natural flavor. I could see tiny specks of vanilla bean in their vanilla gelato - a sign that they use real vanilla bean and not the artificial stuff. As for the coffee...they brew and serve Alterra, a fair trade and organic Milwaukee based brand. In case you're into drinking 'socially responsible' coffee. They also have the usual coffee shop food - paninis, wraps, coffee cakes etc. What I dislike about this place is the hours - closes way too early over the weekends. Go for a gelato and coffee on your next trip to the farmers market. :) read more

In the course of our trip through Door County, Appleton and Milwaukee, they had the best truly dark roast coffee. We enjoyed lunch there as well -- quiche and bagel & lox read more

I like this joint (mostly because I am Anti-Starbucks)...I love the gelato and the atmosphere and the people. I don't go here very often for two reasons. 1) They serve Alterra coffee - although it is supposedly "fair-trade", it is WAY too acidic to be considered palatable. 2) Can you do something about the odor - when I leave here, my clothing smell acrid and "food-ish". I don't want to smell like this place when I leave. read more

Nice little coffee shop in the middle of downtown. A little strange that is so close to Starbucks but it seems to be busy. The coffee was good but they did run out of vanilla syrup and when I went back the next day they were still out of it. How hard is it to find vanilla syrup in Appleton? Since I don't live in Appleton I can't say when I will be back but I am sure I eventually will. Parking is easy but on the street. read more

This coffee Shop has delicious options for drinks and food, and is well scoped for vegetarians and vegans! They did start to run out of fruit and veggies by the weekend, which didn't help, but i was there with a large group of healthy eaters. read more

This place was really awesome and affordable and they had so many options!! Even if you don't love coffee you're bound to find something you like here. The barista working here was super sweet as well! I'll definitely be returning. read more

We have ordered a few times through Eatstreet. Has been correct and tasty. We had a special request that wasn't able to be met, and a note was put in the order with what was substituted. The veggie wrap is my favorite. read more

Really impressed with the vegan selection here! I tried two vegan muffins - blueberry banana and raspberry chocolate. They were both delicious but the blueberry banana was my fav between the two. I saw they had several vegan power bowls and salads as well if you're looking for lunch. Happy to have stumbled across this place while I was in town. read more

Best Coffee House in town and very good food. Love the ambiance and style of the interior, and the chess table is a weekly family tradition. read more

I enjoy the quiet and simplicity of Brewed Awakenings. I have only had their medium blend coffee, it was lovely to enjoy a warm fall day sitting at a window table getting work done and watching the happenings of College Avenue. Both ladies working were so polite and kind. There were several older clients chatting at a table. Some would dismiss these older, ragged folk for taking up a table but they were not only welcomed in but given warm conversation. I'll be back. read more

This place has the worst customer service I have ever seen. I went in there with a coworker today who was asking a few general questions and while asking the questions to the lady behind the counter, the lady behind the counter was very short with my coworker and was also texting while working. She intentionally failed to answer the question about portion size and therefore my coworker paid way too much for the portion she got. This is not good customer service at all nor is it respectful. Also in addition to that, the pricing is way too high for the amount of food you get especially for the quality of the food. I would not recommend this place to anyone and I myself will no longer be a customer here. read more