I went in for an early morning coffee. I asked the barista for a recommendation for an iced pour over and she delivered. I enjoy coffee that isn't tart and bitter, which the pour was not. It almost had a fruity hint. The shop was cute with ample spots to sit down and enjoy the drink. read more

cute shop, nice ambiance. price was pretty high for a latte... around $9 iirc (tbf i added syrup to it.) i got a matcha vanilla latte with oatmilk, and i wish it had been sweeter. i added some sweetener from the provided options which helped. some prefer a classic more bitter matcha, which theirs is, but i prefer the super sweet kind. read more

Pricey. I'm not convinced that the prices were worth the taste. Especially in the paper cups - I do admit that I'm somewhat of a tea snob. They do have some unique blends and they were nice, but I feel that a nice tea cup would elevate the experience. Cold Brew Friend had the coffee - he said it was good. But he's not a coffee snob. Lol. Meadow tea Pleasant. Feels very herbal, and familiar. Carrot tea I have burdock tea all the time and the carrot tea tasted very similar to it. Marshmallow tea So I learned today that marshmallow is not the fluffy sweet white thing that goes in the middle of a s'more. Marshmallow tea was definitely unique, and I quite enjoyed it. Barista/tea brewer was working alone and working fast through the orders. But during a busier time, she might have trouble keeping up. Very nice, and not too chatty. read more

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I came here when on jury duty, as it is located close to the courthouse. Although I've heard about this place forever, I liked it much less than I expected. Their menu isn't very vast. Their caramel latte borders on bitter and tastes like little to no flavoring was added. They have a small seating area inside. Service is nice. read more

Tried the seasonal cherry vanilla drink. Was excited that the flavor syrups are made in- house. Unfortunately my drink had little flavor and tasted like a watered down plain latte. My daughter had the espresso old fashioned. I didn't care for it. She said it was "pretty good". Complementary water jars were completely empty. Garbage can was full and needed to be cleaned. For our first time here, not a great impression. Found street parking out front- paid parking meter. Like the decor alot! read more

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I must update my original glowing review because I did, in fact, return the next day, at 9:30 am, and was told I would have a 10 minute wait while they brewed a pot of coffee. What kind of coffee shop doesn't have coffee ready to serve in the morning? I couldn't wait - I'm attending a conference and didn't want to be late for my session. Super disappointed (and kind of shocked tbh) read more

This was my first time ever feeling compelled to leave a Yelp review. I'm visiting from out of town for a conference and had actually become a fan of this coffee shop. I came in Tuesday, loved it, and returned twice on Wednesday. I had also been recommending it to other people attending the conference. Unfortunately, today's (September 17, 2026) experience completely changed my opinion. I ordered a pour-over and asked the barista for help choosing because several descriptions included flavors like blueberries, strawberries and cream, and cherry pie filling. When I said I didn't want anything sweet, he curtly responded, "Coffee isn't sweet," without offering any actual guidance. After I explained that I enjoy all types of coffee, he muttered something under his breath and walked away. When I asked what he had said, he eventually told me he was frustrated because I was "trying to sidestep a conversation." I was simply a customer asking for help selecting a coffee. His attitude was confrontational, dismissive, and completely inappropriate. When I told my colleagues what happened, one shared that she had encountered the same employee earlier that morning. She arrived at 7:00, as the shop was opening, and he greeted her by saying, "Well, I guess we're open now." When we compared notes, it was clearly the same person and the same dismissive attitude. I went from recommending this place to actively telling people not to go. If the owner or management would like to speak with me about what happened, I would be happy to have that conversation. read more

This is my first time writing a review. The (co)owner, Colin Whitcomb, lacks basic professionalism for his customers.You will find the same sentiment in many other reviews. If you're interested in my experience, keep reading. I arrived today 9/23/26 @ around 11am to have a meeting with a United States Navy Sailor in uniform. It was 3 of us at a table. Soon after we all arrived I got up from our chosen table to order at the counter. The young female barista was making a drink and Colin saw me. Eventually I went to go sit back down because I assumed they were busy. 15 minutes later Colin came over to our table, left a menu and muttered something. Soon after that, he came back again in the middle of our meeting and muttered something again. He repeated in a very agitated tone, "You guys can hang out but you have to order something". Two of us told him we tried to order earlier, to which he replied something along the lines of "well we're wide open now". I had genuinely never seen or heard a barista act this way. I thought he's just having a bad day from the way he's walking around the shop, so I told him I'd go right up to order. Later, Colin generously brought over my toast and I said "thank you so much" and "thank you" as he tossed my napkins on the table. He did all of this in silence. Soon after, he put up a hand written sign on the door that said "We close at 1". An odd experience, to say the least read more

Stopped in one weekday morning for a hot beverage and some bakery. It's part of a larger building with large windows on the front. There are a couple of basic small café tables out front. Inside is a large space that is brightly lit through the plate glass windows. There are tables set up throughout, mainly for couples, but they could be combined for larger groups. There are also stools at the counter for seating. There wasn't anyone else in the place when I arrived, so it was very quiet. Got greeted by the friendly cashier/barista. I wanted to get a London Fog Tea Latte, but they were out of Earl Grey, so I ordered a Chai Latte instead. They didn't have a scone, but the cinnamon roll with icing looked pretty good too. Offered to warm it up, and I said definitely yes. It took a few minutes for the drink to be ready, which means they let the tea steep properly. When it got delivered to my table, I was pleasantly surprised by the latte art in the foam. I have never had a barista give me that special treatment and was thankful. The cinnamon roll was warm, gooey, and delicious. Definitely a place that I would return to. read more

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I was in Milwaukee for work and decided to stop by canary coffee bar for my afternoon coffee. I ordered a simple latte with almond milk but it was delicious, not your regular latte! The coffee bar has a good ambiance and I could totally see myself working from here if lived in this neighborhood! read more

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Cortado was good! Nice cozy coffee shop and helpful staff. They have a nice selection of tea too.

Canary has been my go to coffee shop to study! I appreciate that they're open until 9pm, which is a lot later compared to the other coffee shops nearby. They have your staple classic coffee drinks, but they also have a seasonal menu with more experimental options and a variety of sweet treats too! The baristas are always super friendly and helpful if you're not sure on what to order. It definitely does get busy during the weekends and weekdays around 5pm, so definitely plan ahead as parking can be sparse. read more

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super cute location with big windows and high ceilings. good study spot with decent seating options. the pistachio coffee was alright, but the orange peel dominated the entire flavor. i learned that i'm not a fan of chimichurri at all lol but avocado toast was okay too. the music started getting way too loud inside. read more

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Pretty basic menu aside from their seasonal menu, which is really what made it shine. So many fun options to try. The rose & pistachio latte was very subtle with the rose but a pretty straightforward latte otherwise. I was expecting it to be more crowded but it wasn't too bad on a late sunday afternoon read more

Canary Coffee Bar - peaches & cream, rose and pistachio latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Service was great and coffee was delicious but place was filthy. There was only one person working but we t didn't seem so busy that the dirty dishes in front of us at bar couldn't be put away. There was food left out, half a loaf of bread, and flies were on it. The bathroom was disgusting. read more

My opinion they have hands down best brew in the city of Milwaukee. Ngl it's a little hard to park and get to, it's basically right by 3rd st market. Small and cozy vibes. All of the staff are phenom. I often swing by before I go to work. Best part: they're open until like 9pm! It's so hard to find a coffee joint that stays open late for night owls like me. It's clean, modern. You must stop in. read more

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Cool place and the Avocado toast is good. They're out of one of three food offerings and other things it was 9 o'clock in the morning. Service kinda sucks. They really need to organize the whole process, chaotic at best. Regular coffee was hard to get and not worth the wait read more

While I would agree with others this was expensive (my 8 oz latte was $9), I will say the orange and clove seasonal latte was absolutely delicious and I would have loved to try several others on the seasonal menu. Service was good, and plenty of space to sit down at a table with a laptop. Worth a stop if you're into well-poured unique coffees! read more

This coffee shop is such a nice and cozy little gem. The moment you walk in, you're greeted with warm lighting, comfortable seating, and that perfect coffee aroma that makes you want to stay awhile. The staff is friendly without being overbearing, and the whole place has a relaxed vibe that's great for reading, working, or just catching up with a friend. read more

Decided to try something new and this cute spot did the trick, not terribly busy for a Saturday morning. Got in and got our order within a couple minutes. My spiced apple- latte didn't have much of an apple taste BUT very good at that. The blueberry muffin was just enough, not too big not too small and very delicious. The staff welcomed us, while maintaining their previous task and patient with us asking questions about menu items. Will be back to try new menu items read more

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I liked the coffee here quite a bit and would definitely go here again. It's very aesthetically pleasing as well and water was provided for customer's to get themselves. The baristas were very nice and welcoming (also equally as aesthetically pleasing as the cafe itself). I also liked the location in general. The price was okay; it was more of what you would expect in our current economy. Yeah it was pricier but not outrageous by any stretch (again, within the context of our current economy). read more

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A straightforward, non-nonsense coffee bar with plenty of seating. They do offer seasonal flavors and drinks, but otherwise have a fairly simple menu and offer a few pastries. Definitely a good option if you are looking for a quick hit of caffeine. read more

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Canary Coffee Bar is a lovely place to work remotely in Milwaukee. It's located near to the Third Street Market Hall. They have plenty of outlets along the tables/seats along the edges of the space. They have plenty of seasonal drinks as well, which I always look out for when trying a new cafe. Canary has a unique tab system where you don't pay for your coffee right away--you pay when you leave. I've really enjoyed every drink that I've tried there, including a Honey Nut Cheerios-inspired coffee and a hot creme brulee latte to name a few. read more

Canary Coffee Bar - Creme brulee latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Best coffee shop for out of state roasters in the city. A relaxed bar environment to experiment with exotic coffee notes. Often just one highly trained barista is working the small shop. Don't expect the coffee to get to you fast but expect the quality to be high. read more

Delightful coffee shop. Don't order the Manhattan, yuck. But do order the Latte , it was spot on. read more

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Best executed coffee in Milwaukee without question. Good snacks too. Staff is friendly and efficient. Excellent vibe with good seating. Highly recommend! read more

I'm going to start off saying that although I like coffee a lot, I tend to be the type of person who normally either gets a sugary latte/cold brew or whatever generic coffee a diner happens to use, and I don't do a lot in between, because I just don't know enough about the various varieties of beans. Step in this place. They have a coffee flight. Whereas most places will feature lattes with their flights, this gives you a chance to try their different roasts. I'm, again, clueless on this stuff, so I let the barista pick for me. Oh, and what great choices they picked. These are not your gas station or Starbucks coffees, where you have to pour all kinds of stuff into it to be able to drink your coffee. These are coffees that you want to try on their own. I'm sure their lattes are great as well, but do yourself a favor and try one of their roasts black. If I lived here, this would be a weekly stop. There's a fair amount of seating and a laid back vibe, so it's definitely worth visiting on a dreary or lazy day where you just want to read and have a good coffee. read more

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I stopped into this cozy cafe a few times during my visit to Milwaukee. The chai was delicious. I came back for a tartine at lunch time. The best part is the friendly baristas that make you feel like you're old friend. Highly recommend! read more

Canary Coffee Bar - Ham and Brie tartine - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

During sub zero temperatures, we were wandering in the area of Canary Coffee Bar when we were seeking a spot to warm up over a hot beverage. Enter Canary Coffee Bar. They have all the standard espresso beverages and some seasonal specialties. I ordered the salted caramel mocha from their seasonal menu, which was lovely. It was prepared as a usual caramel mocha with the addition of sea salt sprinkled atop the foam. This is, in my opinion, one of the best ways to prepare a salted caramel mocha. The espresso was smooth though not overly rich or strong (I prefer strong). The beverage was sweet by not overly so (which was good!). The service is kind. The atmosphere is chic and comfortable. We were able to hunker down for a bit and warm up before heading back out to brave the cold. Get to it! read more

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I had a nice chai latte today at Canary Coffee. It's a great spot right downtown. The service was great, the baristas were so friendly and welcomed me right away. It was a nice space with lots of light, great for hanging out! It does get pretty loud when there are lots of people there. Overall, a fun atmosphere. read more

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A good coffee bar around the corner from work. They also have scones and other baked goods, and relaxing sitting areas.

Canary Coffee Bar has such a warm, inviting vibe that makes it a great place to relax. The coffee was bold and smooth, and the lavender latte was especially delicious with the perfect balance of floral sweetness. The food overall was tasty and fresh, but the monkey bread was a little on the stale side. Still, I'd definitely come back again read more

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The atmosphere is amazing, inviting and so welcoming. It's a place to enjoy a great cup of coffee and hang out. Service was fantastic and so friendly. For a one single person working he knows how to handle everyone without loosing sight of who still waiting to be serve , acknowledging the ones coming thru the door or waiting to order. read more

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We walked here from our hotel and ordered some coffees and Hatched pastries. The staff members were really friendly and were happy to make me a surprise drink when I asked. I'm terrible at making decisions, so I love to ask baristas to surprise me with their favorite drink. They have bar seating as well as tables available and it would be a great spot to meet up with others or get some remote work done. I wish we had the time to stop by more than once during our trip because each of our drinks were delicious and I would have loved to try more off the menu. read more

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They serve delicious, handcrafted espresso drinks right to your seat, which is such a treat. The vibe is so friendly, with helpful baristas and a stylish, clean café atmosphere. I absolutely loved the cappuccino and pour-over; they were exceptional! read more

Have been a consistent Canary Coffee patron for a few weeks now. After learned a little more about the service model, I am a true believer. All the baristas are very nice & helpful. There's always a little wait but it is very worth it. They have a couple outside tables when the weather is nice. Clean bathrooms. read more

Canary Coffee Bar - Caramel latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Only the Canary's delicious black forest mocha, a nod to German excellence, could save me from my read -- Deadbeat Don and buddy PayPal Pol Pot... and their desire to import another German concept -- this one best left to the pages of history. The staff was friendly and prompt -- the location inviting, and rightly bustling. It was my first time here but definitely not my last. read more

Canary Coffee Bar - Black forest mocha - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Staff was so nice but the food???? This is the "ham and Gruyère tartine" they brought out. It was $8.50 as well. Coffee was alright too.

It's been some times since I've been to this cute coffee shop! Popped in recently to do some co-working with a friend, and to grab a tasty drink. They have a simple menu, but in a good way. Pretty much all the cafe drinks/staples you need. Today I opted for a chai tea latte, and boy it was tasty. Here they make your drink in a lovely mug if you're not taking it to-go, and there's something about it that makes the experience better. The chai wasn't too sweat, and the fluffy foam on top was just right. The cafe itself it's nice and airy, with high ceilings and big windows. Not over done with decor, just simplicity in their plants. Their music is good vibes and I found both employees I talked to to be very friendly. They have plenty of plugs for you electronics, and various bench, chair, couch, and outdoor seating options. I'd say the only bummers here are that parking isn't a treat, and the area does have a few homeless folks around who like to wonder inside the coffee bar. read more

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Cute vibes! Great location downtown- lots of street parking options. The seasonal lattes sounded fun, but I got a chai latte and it was great! They have bakery too - lots of sweet and savory options which was nice. I shared the citrus morning bun with my little guy and we both loved it! The baristas were both very kind as well! Will def be back! read more

Canary Coffee Bar - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin