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    Colectivo Coffee Bay View

    3.9 (179 reviews)
    ModerateCoffee & Tea
    Closed 6:00 am - 6:00 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating
    Dogs allowed
    Good for kids

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    Chocolate Croissant
    Roxie B.

    Meh - both the chocolate croissant and the sandwich were dry. Would not order food from here again. Cute interior with lots of seating and a vibey ambiance. However, a friend and I were the only ones in line, but felt rushed by staff to order while we were reading the menu. Would not recommend or visit again.

    scone, more like bread :(
    Scott W.

    Been here several times. And there is a lot to like about this place, with some minor exceptions. The building is large with many different seating areas. Inside, outside, upstairs, and lots of light through the windows. You can tell that they have put a lot of thought into the layout. This location is also the where they make all the bakery items. There is also a parking lot to the south of the building, that you enter from howell avenue. Great service when ordering. Even though it was busy, the staff person was personable, and didn't rush you through (thanks Sophie) They have an excellent selection of beverages (hot or cold), and a large selection of bakery items. There's also lots of other items that you can buy including merchandise and bulk coffee. We decided on a cup of Americana, a London Fog Latte, Almond Croissant, and a Mocha Scone. They offered to warm up the bakery which we were happy to accept. Here are the minor criticisms. According to my partner, the Americana tasted burnt, as if the beans were over-roasted (although coffee roasted taste is a very personal thing). The London Fog Latte was excellent, with the right amount of syrup (little lavender, little vanilla) and extra foam. The Almond Croissant was perfectly cooked, and warming it up made the vanilla paste just the right amount of gooey. The scone was not that good. Collectivo (and lots of places) make their scones more like muffins, or even bread. They overmix the dough, and it's no longer shortbread, or crumbly. Disappointing for me (I know of other local coffee shops that get this right. The other complaint is that the two Baristas seemed to having a great time chatting, but not too much concern with the coffee orders. I waited around, and watched them socialize as the waiting empty cups (with the order tags) backed up. In the time that it took them to make the orders, I had already received my bakery items, and made two trips upstairs and back. My other criticism is that this is a BIG place, and it has a BIG place feel to it. Not as cozy as some of the other coffee shops. But if you are looking for something a bit more expansive, the a Collectivo is a good choice.

    Jessica L.

    While visiting Milwaukee we walked to this location for our morning cup of get you going on a monday morning. There were lots if people inside but ordering was quick. I ordered the cold brew with their house made cardamom honey syrup and it was delicious. Im a suckered for house made syrups! I also ordered a bacon and potato breakfast burrito which was also yummy. The staff was kind and helpful, and the establishment gave a hip vibe. I will definitely return when visiting the area.

    Odysseus C.

    The coffee was very good but the atmosphere is what places this coffee shop above others with very good coffee. Prices were similar to other comparable cafes. My cappuccino was above average, with the flavor of the coffee coming through well. My son and several others in our group really liked the salted caramel latte with one finding it a bit too sweet. Service was good although there was a strong sense of busyness and answers to questions were curt.

    Viv P.

    Lovely Colectivo, a little reminiscent of the original location on Lake Dr, with a dining area upstairs with an open view of the lower level. The bakery (Troubadour) is also located inside, with glass window dividers for a clear view of all the goings on inside. Bakery items kept coming out (around 1pm) and getting refilled. It smelled so good and they were so tempting! Keto blues.... Anyway, not all Colectivo locations are all great. But this one was good. Servers were nice. Coffee was as expected. Atmosphere was stellar!

    Baked goods are a MUST try!!
    Tom V.

    I found myself the first one up, of a group of seven, so what else would you do on a summer Tuesday morning in the trendy Bay View area? I went for a walk! And wow! am I glad that I did. I found this Colectivo location, repeat with plenty of outdoor seating, and some of the friendliest people working that you could meet. This is a coffee shop which seems to be wrapped around a culture, welcoming and inclusive, and serving up fabulous coffee. So what if their cinnamon roll might've had a touch too much icing? The bun itself was fantastic, and paired perfectly with their Pride blend. Definitely worth the try! Colectivo evens ships (yay!) so you can make their outstanding coffee at home. For those of us visiting Milwaukee who didn't want to risk having their coffee confiscated by TSA, that was a perfect choice. Yes, I know, those rules are mostly about liquids, but I erred to the winds of caution. I got a bag of Pride blend less than a week after my first experience at Colectivo, and four states away, here I am enjoying their roast. Win!

    Lisa A.

    Meh I come here too often to give 3 stars...I must be a fan simply based on my frequency of visits. This has probably become now my favorite colectivo over the years. There's lots of seating, upstairs and down, inside and out. They have these swing seats along kinnikinnic (forgive my spelling) that are a really nice spot to enjoy your coffee. I'm partial to their iced sport tea with fruit juice, mint latte (it's got some name I can't remember) and whatever their seasonal drink is. Right now they have a citrus cold brew soda that is sooooo nice. It's cold brew with sparkling seltzer water and a mandarin flavored syrup. You won't think it will be good but it's so nice and refreshing. I'll be sad if they take it off the menu in fall, but last Christmas I remember a peppermint marshmallow latte that was really good. I occasionally have their food (usually a bagel or slice of banana/pumpkin bread) but I'm more partial to their drinks. They also have an app where you can order both pickup and curbside ahead and get points for rewards

    Diondra B.

    I love this coffee shop. I was innthe area and saw it my irst day and eneded up going there for breakfast almost every day of my trip. My favorite is the Windy Citea drink and the pumpkin scone

    Erin V.

    While I'm in town...this will be my coffee spot!!! Everything about this place speaks my vibe and my Salted Caramel Latte was fricken good. Seating outside was fun and nice little chill spot to chat while we decided on what our plan was before we started our day!

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    I keep coming here bc I keep seeing good reviews but bakery items are small and forgettable. Coffee is weak IMO.

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    Been here before, though years ago, and I enjoyed it even more the second time! Thank you for the everything bagel and brew.

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