The iced coffee was good, but the greens in my salad were unwashed, and it was inedibly gritty. I gently brought it to the attention of the staff, but there was no offer of a discount or a different salad. I don't need free food, but clean/edible greens would have been nice :/ read more

I love this coffee shop. It is my favorite in Appleton and the vintage atmosphere and natural lighting make this one of my favorite stops. If you come you MUST try the gelato for it is unbeatable by any dessert and a specialty at Brewed Awakenings. The coffee is very good. There is a back court for nice days and overall is a terrific place for a relaxing afternoon or just a caffeine boost. read more

Had a great experience. Great food - hip vibe - very relaxed but much much better food than I expected. Server, think her name was Jo, made some great recommendations. Also, the Apple cider was awesome! read more

There are some serious pro's and con's to this place which are important to know. Pro's: this place has a great atmosphere, a great mix of people, and very much an independent feel to it. They have altera coffee which is organic and one of my favorites. I wish they advertised this brand a bit more and educated people a bit more about it. Their bakery runs the range from sweet to savory, which is nice to find both at a place, it's usually only one or the other. It's nice to have a place that realizes that not everyone wants to go into a diabetic coma from sugar shock after eating a pastry. Con's: I had a friend who worked here and knowing how the employees are treated makes me not visit this establishment as much. I don't want to support owner who don't treat the employees good. Just as it's important to be environmentally conscious about buying organic and nice to support an independent place, we should also be socially conscious about how workers are being treated. read more

Love this place! Coffee is good, food is delicious! Options include vegan food as well as none. Vegan salads and bakery items, nice change for this area! read more

Love this place! The staff is always friendly and there are great vegan options. Besides vegan meals there is even vegan options for baked goods. The atmosphere is relaxing and is a good hangout for homework. read more

Brewed Awakenings has quickly become my favorite café in downtown Appleton (and I've tried them all). Their baristas make killer cappuccinos and are always friendly. Also, their soup is really nice. I had the minestrone (more like a stew) and it was hot and a little spicy, just how I like it. Normally I've noticed places in Appleton straying away from spice, but they haven't! The atmosphere is also really great. The building seems to be quite old and has a nice feel on the inside (look at the ceiling). There is art on the walls, and lots of different places to sit in... couches, big tables, high up tables. It gives everyone a choice, as opposed to most places with just one option. Their music choice is also killer (which always makes me happy). Normally I find it necessary to drown out the tunes with my own headphones, but I was very willing to listen. Give Brewed Awakenings a try... you'll love it. They also have ice cream and sandwiches for those looking for something other than the typical espresso and baked goods. read more

Went in for the first time since the switch back to Brewed Awakenings after Aspen closed. For the most part, very little has changed. However, I was very disappointed that they no longer offer pour over coffees. I haven't been impressed with the drip coffees I've tried under either ownership and the fact that Aspen was the only coffee shop in Appleton (that I'm aware of) that had pour overs was the main reason I chose it over the other options. I still like the tea selection and hippie-esque vibe this place has, but service was slow and not particularly cheerful, even forgiving them the Saturday mid morning rush. All things considered, not bad, but I will no longer make this location my primary choice for coffee in Appleton. read more

On a trip home from California and I seriously just stood in a line of 3 people for 15 minutes while 2 workers talked to each other with their backs to the counter. It's like this every time I've been here since it changed from Aspen. They do not get service here at all. Don't bother! read more

I love brewed awakenings. I've even made up an excuse to visit Appleton from Green Bay just to get breakfast here. Delicious sandwiches, quiches, baked goods, homemade soups, coffee, and ice cream all in a cozy atmosphere. My favorite soup was a curried vegetable that was to die for. So good and perfect way to cut the chill in the never-ending Wisconsin winter. read more

It's a "meh". Ok coffee, ok bakery, ok atmosphere. Haven't tried any other menu items. Staff is a little cool. Peeked in the kitchen in the back and was surprised at the disarray. Do they even pass inspection? read more

cute little down town coffee house, I like the outside seating area we often stop here on dog walks and sit outside. They have good coffee and their baked goods always seem to be fresh. When they get busy service seems painfully slow so I try to avoid going here in peak hours, but other than that i can't complain read more

This is hands down, my favoritest cafe in the valley to go to. They make their own home made Chi. The Quiche is delish. Free wifi with the option to donate money towards the bill. Student discounts. They have a small selection of liquors for your coffee drink or what ever. Nice for relaxing before a test. The atmosphere is pleasant. The cafe is decorated with local art. read more

We love it here!!! Great service, wonderful coffees and delicious parties and quiches.

Food is very good and service was fast for lunch. Bought some biscotti to take home, which was delicious. All of their baked items look amazing. read more

I like that this place is more eclectic than say, Starbucks or Copper Rock. It is a bit small for my tastes, so meeting with someone could prove difficult if you're hitting it during prime times. Also, the drinks don't stand out to me much, and are occasionally a bit inconsistent. The gelato is good though, and definitely helps make it stand out from other coffee shops. I've never heard good live music here (always semi-creepy guys playing badly tuned guitars), but I appreciate that they try to do it. read more

Great coffee, great food, great service! I run in here for lunch pretty often, call ahead to order my sandwich and they'll have it ready and waiting for me - which is SO appreciated as I am always in a hurry. A great place to meet friends or for business also. The bakery items are BEAUTIFUL. (And super tasty!) read more

This is a great, local coffee shop! Cute and eclectic, they offer good coffee & other hot drinks, baked goods, sandwiches, gelato and even serve wine later in the day. Sometimes they have live music plus they have wi fi. The atmosphere is laid back- it's a very comfortable place to hang out, have a meeting or whatever. It's located right on College Ave downtown and my hubby and I love to stop in during the summer farmer's markets! read more

Extremely friendly staff and a nice and laid back location. Great vegetarian and vegan food available.

Not a place for just a to-go coffee, they are extremely inefficient in the ordering and prioritizing of the orders. The food is pretty tasty just wouldn't suggest it if you're in a hurry. read more

Clean and cozy atmosphere, wonderful and friendly staff. Nora is seriously the best cook ever - try her brie and ham sandwich, it will blow your mind. read more

Just grabbed a coffee and a muffin. Coffee had the perfect amount of flavor in it and in could still taste the espresso in my latte. Amazing muffin too! read more

Ignore the bad reviews.......the "brewed girls" are back ! This is no longer Aspen, the original owners are in business again. Delicious food, great coffee & special drinks ! Welcome Back ! We are so glad to see you there again ! read more

Thank you for having vegan options!!! Nice atmosphere and good Wi-Fi. A comfortable spot to have a light meal.

In the past I was dragged here by friends during the summer for some of their gelato. I always disliked how filthy it was and felt like I was going to catch something from walking in the door. The employees were rude and I always felt as if I was inconviencing them to hand them money. Last spring however, 2010, things really started to turn around. I'm not sure if they just got their stuff together or if they were under new management. The staff as suddenly motivated and happy to be there. The place was clean and comfortable (no easy task), and I started to go their of my own free will to pick up the occasional coffee or bakery. Again, I'm not sure what happened, another change of management or just plain laziness slipping back into old habits. Around the middle of the year everything ended up back where it started and once again, I am no customer of Rude Awakenings. They need to clean house and find people who want to be there. Get a health inspection. Learn how to run a business. I never review but was one of those times I thought the recession might actually benefit a business and wake them up, but unfortunately, not. I don't see them lasting much longer. Another interesting side note, I heard Aspen Coffee and Tea is under the same ownership and I have seen the same dramatic slide in quality at that location as well. No so much service, but the coffee seems stale 50% of the time. At a time when so much rests on small business, why can't they take the time to the simple stuff right? read more