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    Cafe Blue

    4.6 (48 reviews)
    InexpensiveCoffee & Tea

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    Quiet
    Good for working
    Good for kids

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    Almond joy latte
    Ophelia M.

    Listen. I've lived in the Milwaukee metro for six years now (what? how is that possible? I don't know) and immediately upon moving here six years ago, I made it my business to find all the best coffee shops. Or, so I thought. It's not often that I discover a new-to-me shop but somehow Cafe Blue just wasn't on my radar. I just missed them somehow. Well, no longer! This spot became a new favorite in one visit. Came here on a Saturday morning for some coffee, eats, and hoping to play a game or two of cribbage with my favorite cribbage opponent. Cafe Blue is a small coffee shop but they do have several tables and a comfortable vibe. They have a signature coffee drink menu, from which I ordered their snickers latte (as sweet and delicious as it sounds). For my breakfast, I opted for their breakfast quesadilla, which comes with choice of meat or veggies (I opted for sausage). It was ample, fresh made, and delicious. As I mentioned, they're a small shop. When we were in, there was only one person working. So that one person was working as barista, cook, and cashier. So, did our drinks and food take a few minutes? Yes. Did we care? Not at all. And, the drinks and eats were both worth the wait. This spot is definitely serving up one of the best fast casual coffee shop breakfasts in the Milwaukee metro as far as I'm concerned. Get to it!

    Steven T.

    This has been a short time bookmark and today I knocked it off the list as my lunch spot. Parking was very easy with plenty of street parking right in front. The place can best be described as the 70s word groove with the colorful walls and unique art on the walls. Are the miss match chairs on purpose or just at the wrong tables ?. The menu is small with breakfast and lunch options and a cold case with various sweets, drinks etc. I opted for the Grinder that sounded good with ham, salami, pepperoni, onion, creamy Italian dressing, provolone, mozzarella, greens drizzled with olive oil/vinegar. My first impression was that it was kind of skimpy with the ingredients for a $9 sandwich compared to most sandwich shops and very thin. The sandwich was tasty with the nicely toasted bread and warm melty cheese that came with a bag of chips. I hate to say that the average person with a healthy appetite will find this sandwich small. I have to say that this was the smallest/thinnest panini that I have ever had.

    The Twisted Turkey Sandwich
    Paige A.

    Relaxed cafe meets hole-in-the-wall is the best way I can describe this place. Great coffee, and the menu is simple but elevated. The wifi password was offered immediately upon purchase and written down for our table by a very nice women. Parking seems to be a non-issue the few times I've stopped in.

    Mushroom, spinach and cheese quiche with red pepper.

    Super spot. The quiche (today was vegetable) was outstanding! Think quiche is a 1/2" thick hockey puck? Not here! Light, egg custard 2.5-3" thick with an outstanding flaky crust and both pretty and tasty veggies. Wow. Coffee was delicious, too (had drip coffee and latte with an extra shot). Other folks' food looked great, too. (The bottom "layer" in photo is just shadow.)

    The turkey sandwich w Asian slaw
    Emily K.

    IN LOVE! Thankfully Grubhub introduced me to this gem. I got a bacon egg & cheese (a lot of it!) on a bagel (came everything bagel), got myself a turkey sandwich w the Asian slaw on focaccia (very flavorful and light) for lunch (comes w kettle chips, I added the pickle bc I'm a psycho and love them drenched in pickley juice), and splurged w a slice of pumpkin choc chip bread! I cannot complain about anything. This is a hidden gem, as I lived near by and never been. I'm so ashamed. The eggs were fried medium (so ideal), and as I ordered from an app, they listened to all the details on my order! I will definitely be back in person to support and love directly. Everything was fresh and "real".

    Iced mocha!
    Michael F.

    Love this place. It is super convenient to sit and enjoy coffee and a great breakfast burrito as my dog gets a haircut across the street! Wifi works well so I'm able to get work done, and the staff is super nice and accommodating. 10/10 little spot.

    Caramel cream iced coffee

    I've only been to Cafe Blue a few times, but each time was fantastic! Friendly service and great food! Today I got some iced coffee and the breakfast quesadilla delivered and they were kind enough to upgrade my drink size! Definitely recommend Cafe Blue!

    White chocolate mocha and a cinnamon roll
    Karianne M.

    I have been to Cafe Blue several times and it has always been an enjoyable experience! The owners are very pleasant and knowledgeable. They have a unique variety of coffee beverages and their food is delicious!

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    2 years ago

    Quiet space amongst the hustle and bustle. Lattes are yummy and sandwiches are fresh and delicious. The service is hard to match!

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    2 years ago

    Super friendly family cafe with genuine service. The breakfast sandwich was great with many coffee options. Interesting/quirky art too!

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    5 years ago

    The sandwich's are great, service is nice, and the place is clean. We enjoyed our lunch at Cafe Blue.

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    4 years ago

    I love their hot cocoa, it's truly amazing.i wish I could go there everyday but I can't.:(

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    7 years ago

    Chill and comfy atmosphere. Staff are personable. My London Fog was delish. Nice place!

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    8 years ago

    Best cup of tea in Milwaukee. The right amount of tea leaves to water. Strong and delicious every time. And what friendly service.

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    Great little cafe. Delicious paninis, good coffee, excellent service. Highly recommend.

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    Love the pastries and the coffee! Going to have to try the cold tea now that summers here!

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    One of my favorite Colectivo locations with the outdoor seating (plus firepit) and ample seating…read moreindoors. The service here is always friendly, reliable and speedy, even during busy times. As with other Colectivo locations, the menu rotates with seasonal coffees and food items. The cold brew with cold foam is my latest go-to and the vanilla cold foam here was just right, not too sweet or overwhelming with vanilla flavor. We grabbed the coffees to go but although the cafe was busy, there was still ample seating because of the large space.

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