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I love Colectivo coffee- great coffee and great food! I prefer the location in my neighborhood but the one on Prospect is nice. Street parking can be complicated.
Everytime i visit i have to go here! It's always amazing! The vibes are perfect and food and drinks are better! The service is fantastic! The space is even better! It just feels like you're home when you visit
Main road-ample parking Large interior- plenty of seating Easy ordering and fast service I was here for morning drinks for the vacation crew. I had an iced matcha. It wasn't as flavorful as I like it but did the job. Good ice to drink ratio, comparable pricing but i just need a little more flavor. I took the drinks to go.
Made a quick coffee run after getting baked goods in the area. I got the pistachio latte with almond milk. It was delicious and also tried their peppermint cold brew with oat milk which was also very good! I love the greenery at this location and was lucky enough to see Fitz and the Tantrums in their back room a few years ago. Glad they're unionized now and the union busting didn't work!
This location is a great space to work virtually, read a book or just hangout with yourself or some friends. The service has always been good when I go,The drinks / food choices have always been solid. My favorite drink at Colectivo is the cold brew shake. It wakes me up and has a smooth taste and feel to it. I have included a few pictures from the inside of where I like to hang out!
Stopped by before an event for a beverage. The perfect day to enjoy some sunshine on the patio. The London Fog with Oat Milk was good and the vibes are relaxing. I always like to see what upcoming events are posted on the board right by the entrance.
I like this colectivo... it's big and airy with lots of seating choices both inside and out. There's a bar to sit at against the window, outdoor patio tables, and in summer they often raise the big garage windows on the south side of the place. Attached is also the "backroom" - a surprisingly big attached concert type venue with its own bar and restrooms (shout out to the sinisterhood podcast live show I saw here). Colectivo developed an app around the time of the pandemic and while super buggy at the time it works way better now. They have raised their prices somewhat in the past couple years but so have alot of places. They remain my reliable "coffee and muffin bike stop" in the milwaukee area.
Colectivo Coffee, East Side location, was a much needed time out (2/17/20). All that stomping about in the snow, needed some serious caffeine! Milwaukee has a pretty chill, indie coffee scene. This cafe was no exception. The barista was very kind and welcoming during our brief exchange. Bonus find, many outlets under the counter area to charge my phone! And another delicious mocha experienced. All is good in the world now.
This is such a beautiful coffee shop! Great for getting aesthetic coffee and studying. The ambiance here is 10/10, its absolutely gorgeous and rustic. I feel like I'm in a Hawaiian rainforest. The service was great too, awesome staff and so friendly. When you dine in for coffee, ask them to serve if in a porcelain cup. So cute. The reason why I took off a star is because of the horrible-tasting coffee I got. I got a Ginger Snap seasonal flavored coffee and it was disgusting, I couldn't even finish it. I wasnt sure what I was expecting, but it was so hard to drink for me... Also, I came there to study and none of the outlets were working!! What the heck, fix the electricity! ------------- My Star Rating Scale: 5 Stars: Blew my mind, had a wow factor, will come back 4 Stars: I liked it but didn't love it, no wow factor, will still come back 3 Stars: It was okay, I didn't hate it but didn't like it either; would not voluntarily come back 2 Stars: I did not like it, I would not come back 1 Star: Absolutely hated it, I would not come back here
I know there are multiple locations for Colectivo, but this on in particular is special as it has a music venue in back. It's worth keeping an eye on who is performing when here. Otherwise, it is a friendly and welcoming coffee shop with a great selection of coffee and teas as well as food. I appreciate the availability of seats for working and hanging out in this shop. It is also nicely located on the East Side close to other restaurants and fun shops.
HOW have I never been here? I am an avid Colectivo'er (yep, just made that a word), so I've spent *a lot* of time at most all of the other locations around the city. However, today is my first time at this lovely spot. The energy here is great - very calm and relaxing with good jams playing over the speakers and coffee aromas all around. You can choose to sit inside near the cafe and counter itself, or in the partial outside space which is a total greenhouse vibe including plants, a glass skylight ceiling, and huge open garage door looking out to the street. On this brisk summer morning, I chose the quasi-outdoor space. Peep their menu that has all the yummy Colectivo fixings, including a delicious assortment of cafe eats, smoothies, snack, bowls, and lunches. An almond milk matcha latte in hand, as per usual, I've been posted up all morning reading + working. Happy Friday to me!
I'm not at this Colectivo as much as some of the others due to circumstances, proximity, etc. All the Colectivos have the same food and drinks but each one has its own unique character. One of the Prospect one's main claims may be, unfortunately, that it's one of the busiest I've been to, and it can get crowded. There's plenty of seating, it just seems to get a lot of traffic. It's good that they're able to accommodate a lot of customers, but sometimes it's hard to find a place to sit. Being fairly close to UWM, it attracts a lot of students studying, many of them with laptops. And it's appointed well for that, with plenty of two-top tables and outlets to plug into as well. I also like the outside area that can be closed in in the winter months. It's well shaded enough to not get too hot in the summer and then in the winter they don't lose the extra seating. If in the North/Prospect area this is a good place for a coffee (or matcha latte) or a bite to eat. Like the other Colectivos they play pretty good music as well.
Did you know Colectivo was named after the sort-of, artsy and ubiquitous Latin American public transit buses? No? Me neither until just recently. True to that vision, Colectivo's are always just a little bit funky while still offering consistency. This location is no different. Their space is large windowed and welcoming. Their patio is tucked away so that you feel protected from the elements while still feeling like you're outside (pretty brilliant). And, of course, they brew the coffee quickly and deliciously. It doesn't knock my socks off with richness nor complexity of flavor--but, it gets the job done. Get to it!
4 months ago
So cute. Best coffee in the area in my opinion. Decor is always amazing. Salted caramel latte is my fav. read more
Confession time - I came to this location by accident, I was trying to find the lakefront spot. But coffee is coffee, and I didn't feel like driving around some more. The iced latte topped with cold foam was good, definitely the highlight of my order here. It tasted good, with subtle salted caramel that didn't flood my coffee with sugar. I also got an avocado toast, which missed the mark. The avocado spread was so thin, and the bread it came on was equally unimpressive. Not quite the hearty toast or substantive avocado I was hoping for. I sat at a stool by the front windows, next to the main entrance, and every ten minutes or so, dust from the ceiling would fall onto the table in front of me. Thankfully none got in my food, but I could see piles of the debris in front of other stools along the same table...kinda gross, maybe worth looking into? Anyway, nice space aside from the weird ceiling dust, and the coffee itself was good. read more
4 days ago
2 months ago
I love Colectivo coffee- great coffee and great food! I prefer the location in my neighborhood but the one on Prospect is nice. Street parking can be complicated. read more
7 months ago
Everytime i visit i have to go here! It's always amazing! The vibes are perfect and food and drinks are better! The service is fantastic! The space is even better! It just feels like you're home when you visit read more
Main road-ample parking Large interior- plenty of seating Easy ordering and fast service I was here for morning drinks for the vacation crew. I had an iced matcha. It wasn't as flavorful as I like it but did the job. Good ice to drink ratio, comparable pricing but i just need a little more flavor. I took the drinks to go. read more
3 months ago
3 years ago
Made a quick coffee run after getting baked goods in the area. I got the pistachio latte with almond milk. It was delicious and also tried their peppermint cold brew with oat milk which was also very good! I love the greenery at this location and was lucky enough to see Fitz and the Tantrums in their back room a few years ago. Glad they're unionized now and the union busting didn't work! read more
This location is a great space to work virtually, read a book or just hangout with yourself or some friends. The service has always been good when I go,The drinks / food choices have always been solid. My favorite drink at Colectivo is the cold brew shake. It wakes me up and has a smooth taste and feel to it. I have included a few pictures from the inside of where I like to hang out! read more
Stopped by before an event for a beverage. The perfect day to enjoy some sunshine on the patio. The London Fog with Oat Milk was good and the vibes are relaxing. I always like to see what upcoming events are posted on the board right by the entrance. read more
I like this colectivo... it's big and airy with lots of seating choices both inside and out. There's a bar to sit at against the window, outdoor patio tables, and in summer they often raise the big garage windows on the south side of the place. Attached is also the "backroom" - a surprisingly big attached concert type venue with its own bar and restrooms (shout out to the sinisterhood podcast live show I saw here). Colectivo developed an app around the time of the pandemic and while super buggy at the time it works way better now. They have raised their prices somewhat in the past couple years but so have alot of places. They remain my reliable "coffee and muffin bike stop" in the milwaukee area. read more
Colectivo Coffee, East Side location, was a much needed time out (2/17/20). All that stomping about in the snow, needed some serious caffeine! Milwaukee has a pretty chill, indie coffee scene. This cafe was no exception. The barista was very kind and welcoming during our brief exchange. Bonus find, many outlets under the counter area to charge my phone! And another delicious mocha experienced. All is good in the world now. read more
This is such a beautiful coffee shop! Great for getting aesthetic coffee and studying. The ambiance here is 10/10, its absolutely gorgeous and rustic. I feel like I'm in a Hawaiian rainforest. The service was great too, awesome staff and so friendly. When you dine in for coffee, ask them to serve if in a porcelain cup. So cute. The reason why I took off a star is because of the horrible-tasting coffee I got. I got a Ginger Snap seasonal flavored coffee and it was disgusting, I couldn't even finish it. I wasnt sure what I was expecting, but it was so hard to drink for me... Also, I came there to study and none of the outlets were working!! What the heck, fix the electricity! ------------- My Star Rating Scale: 5 Stars: Blew my mind, had a wow factor, will come back 4 Stars: I liked it but didn't love it, no wow factor, will still come back 3 Stars: It was okay, I didn't hate it but didn't like it either; would not voluntarily come back 2 Stars: I did not like it, I would not come back 1 Star: Absolutely hated it, I would not come back here read more
4 years ago
I know there are multiple locations for Colectivo, but this on in particular is special as it has a music venue in back. It's worth keeping an eye on who is performing when here. Otherwise, it is a friendly and welcoming coffee shop with a great selection of coffee and teas as well as food. I appreciate the availability of seats for working and hanging out in this shop. It is also nicely located on the East Side close to other restaurants and fun shops. read more
7 years ago
HOW have I never been here? I am an avid Colectivo'er (yep, just made that a word), so I've spent *a lot* of time at most all of the other locations around the city. However, today is my first time at this lovely spot. The energy here is great - very calm and relaxing with good jams playing over the speakers and coffee aromas all around. You can choose to sit inside near the cafe and counter itself, or in the partial outside space which is a total greenhouse vibe including plants, a glass skylight ceiling, and huge open garage door looking out to the street. On this brisk summer morning, I chose the quasi-outdoor space. Peep their menu that has all the yummy Colectivo fixings, including a delicious assortment of cafe eats, smoothies, snack, bowls, and lunches. An almond milk matcha latte in hand, as per usual, I've been posted up all morning reading + working. Happy Friday to me! read more
7 years ago
I'm not at this Colectivo as much as some of the others due to circumstances, proximity, etc. All the Colectivos have the same food and drinks but each one has its own unique character. One of the Prospect one's main claims may be, unfortunately, that it's one of the busiest I've been to, and it can get crowded. There's plenty of seating, it just seems to get a lot of traffic. It's good that they're able to accommodate a lot of customers, but sometimes it's hard to find a place to sit. Being fairly close to UWM, it attracts a lot of students studying, many of them with laptops. And it's appointed well for that, with plenty of two-top tables and outlets to plug into as well. I also like the outside area that can be closed in in the winter months. It's well shaded enough to not get too hot in the summer and then in the winter they don't lose the extra seating. If in the North/Prospect area this is a good place for a coffee (or matcha latte) or a bite to eat. Like the other Colectivos they play pretty good music as well. read more
8 years ago
Did you know Colectivo was named after the sort-of, artsy and ubiquitous Latin American public transit buses? No? Me neither until just recently. True to that vision, Colectivo's are always just a little bit funky while still offering consistency. This location is no different. Their space is large windowed and welcoming. Their patio is tucked away so that you feel protected from the elements while still feeling like you're outside (pretty brilliant). And, of course, they brew the coffee quickly and deliciously. It doesn't knock my socks off with richness nor complexity of flavor--but, it gets the job done. Get to it! read more
5 years ago
3 because I love Colectivo and the staff was amazing. But I paid $15 for a southwestern burrito, medium iced honey lavender latte and a water.... I could have got this size do a burrito at McDonald's for $2. The latte does taste like the Samoan Girl Scout Cookie. The burrito however tastes exactly like a McDonald's burrito and has none of the indicated ingredients. Severely disappointed!!! read more
4 years ago
I love this Colectivo location. Interior is nice and it's not super busy. Coffee is good and the breakfast sandwiches are tasty. read more
This place was on my list but accidentally ended up here on our way to "Black Cat Alley". The place has really a calm and soothing vibe. Probably due to plant spread on the roof and the lighting. Ordered small latte($3) which was pretty good. My friends tried some cold brews and they mentioned the coconut milk coffee brew. Pros: -------- Calm Ambience Quick service Good Wifi Clean restrooms Patio Spacious "Black Cat Alley" right behind the building read more
3 years ago
3 years ago
3 years ago
I was here for a concert in their back room. I've heard good things about this space for shows. Upon entering I thought the space looked great. As we got closer to the stage area, we noticed the tables were not placed the way they were when the tickets were purchased. The tables were supposed to be two rows in the front, standing room behind the tables. Instead the tables were broken up in two rows on the sides, with standing room in the middle. Though the issue with this is that standing room proceeded to spread out and stand right in front of the tables. The people assigned to the first tables, literally had butts in their faces. Fortunately for us, our table was further back and we decided to stand up to see better. For a better experience, it should be either all standing, no tables or they should stick to the chart they show people with the tables in front and standing room in back. Overall, it's a neat space with lights strung across the ceiling - an intimate place to catch a show. I also like that you can grab a beer from their bar or get a beverage from the coffee shop area. read more
9 years ago
This review is solely based on The Back Room at Colectivo. What a super cool and intimate venue. Came here to watch Jens Lekman play and it's a perfect spot for someone like him. The entire backroom is open with some seating available. The coffee shop is still open for the concert, but they also have a bar with pre-made whiskey drinks and a variety of beer. There's a platform that's set up as the stage, so you can stand really close to the performers if you want. The sound carried excellently. Glad I drove up to watch Jens in this venue! read more
Great coffee but not very fast on a Saturday morning. We waited about 20 minutes for our drinks (cappuccino, smoothie, and latte) and I would imagine food would be longer. Good quality though! Plenty of seating both inside and outdoors. Free WiFi :) I would think this is a great place to come and hangout (as we did) or get some work done if you don't mind some background noise. Medium cappuccino was about $5. read more
I came here at night for a concert and it was fabulous. I was able to order a tea (only half full when received which was strange) but the flavor was divine. Great little place for a concert, clean bathrooms and plenty of sitting area if you needed that. I especially like the vibe of this location it really was relaxing atmosphere. Plenty of room for a concert too. The only real lack was the entrance to this place was a tight squeeze to buy merch after the concert. read more
7 years ago
I needed a spot to rest my feet and this was great. Very trendy, hip. I ordered a medium hot chocolate which came in a cool cup. There is a lot of seating and seems like a nice place to get work done. They also have some items for sale such as T-shirt's and mugs. read more
This location of Colectivo is my favorite in Milwaukee! The various rooms are great for choosing the noise level you are looking for, and the plants near the ceiling can't be beat (until they open the garage door on a nice day!!!) The masala chai is my favorite thing on the menu. Truly spicy chai is the best read more
8 years ago
Stopped at this local coffee shop while in town for business as I love to shop and support local businesses every where I can. The matcha latte was delicious, frothy and smooth however their blueberry lemon scone had a lot to be desired; minimal flavor for sure. Also, since I was on business, I was hoping to crank out some emails but their WiFi was weak and I had to leave. Overall I would love to stop in again for a latte as the actual shop itself is in an amazing unique space with a lot of natural light but I need the WiFi to improve for sure......coffee shops are the new work spaces, especially for a women on business. read more
4 years ago
First just want to say a majority of the basic level staff here have always been very kind so this review is not against them. But the other day I paid over $6.00 for what on the menus was stated to be an Egg and Cheese English muffin with egg frittata, spinach, smoked cheddar cheese and some sort of sauce. The sandwich I got was gross, cheese didn't taste like cheddar I mean it was basically an egg mic muffin but FAR WORSE. I usually don't return food for tasting bad as I took the chance with ordering it but I was told it would have spinach and some sort of sauce. As you can see in MY picture and the websites picture it had none of that. Since I had to go to work with no time to run back and have them make a new one or refund me I called collectivo and asked for my money back (I paid in cash). The Manager said I could come back and get my refund. Well they close at 5 and my work ends at 5 (which I explained to her on the phone) I had to come the next day. When I arrived for my refund the manager was rude and made snark comments about how they weren't expecting me today despite the fact that I said I had work the prior day. The manager tried to claim that the product I ordered was nothing like what they had on the menu so I had to verbally recite what was stated above him on the menu just to get my refund. The manager was rude and acted like I was bothering him and like I didn't have a legitimate complaint (even though I purposely came at a non busy time so it wouldn't bother them). I've worked in fast food and was always apologetic instead of defensive like this guy. I learned my lesson and will not be back there. I suggest if you to go here just get the coffee or see a show. You're better off not eating breakfast than regretting waisting your money and feeling like a nuisance if they mess up YOUR order. read more
This is one of the most delicious coffee beans that my senses have had. The lakefront location and historic site where shop is located is just a perfect blend. This past summer (as any other time I come to MLKE) I have to make a stop to experience some Colectivo. Adding, you have other locations which are unique in their atmosphere but equally delicious. read more
3 years ago
7 years ago
7 years ago
Stopped in on Easter Sunday just to grab coffee. The energy in this place was great and the staff was helpful. The person taking my order was extremely knowledgeable and personable. It has been awhile since I've been at this location. Great coffee, great service, and great environment. read more
12 years ago
Perfect coffee house vibe here! I'd never been to a Collectivo (or the formerly Alterra) but this is the kind of atmosphere I am always on the lookout for in a coffee shop; a place with friendly baristas where you can comfortably and efficiently get down to business, study or chill out. The shop itself is definitely set up with Marquette students in mind, with a long table in the center of the main room fully equipped with a lamp and outlets at every single seat! In addition to that, there is more wall seating available along the sides of said room, plus a whole second room off the main room with rows of tables more conducive to dining and chatting. The main room almost had a library kind of feel to it. I distinctly remember keeping it to about a whisper as people were clearly studying, while the secondary room just felt more "talky". During my visit, my friend and I were able to indulge in an espresso, a latte, a hot cider and several bakery items. Let me just say- don't skip the biscotti. So delicious and maybe even a bit thick for some people, but I loved it as it is perfect for dunking in a hot beverage. Oh, you will surely break a tooth on that baby without a dunk. I had the chocolate chip biscotti, then before leaving picked up a second one to go, as well as a cinnamon pecan variety. I am likely to get that at every visit. On to the drinks! I'm new to ordering just an espresso, and I found my double shot a little strong for my personal tastes. After all, I am a latte girl...which is why I ordered both. ;) My honey latte could have used more honey, but the espresso/milk in there was on point; a very nice, mellow, soothing effect with just the perfect amount of foam. And if you like hot apple cider, this place had the best I've ever had. Steeped like a tea, using a bag of apple pieces and other aromatics and spices, it was just perfect, and not too sweet (definitely less sweet than Starbucks- which I used to love, btw). I would have a hard time not ordering the hot apple cider now that I know of its existence. So the drinks we now know are good, but did I mention the cups?? Aaaaaadorable! Are you a graphic designer? Are you a day of the dead fan? Are you both, like me?? The paper cups are uber cute and I actually chose the size of my latte based on what cup design I would get. Hello gorgeous sugar skull! I even kept and washed my cup at home and it now is prominently used as decor on a dining room shelf! Yes, it's clear I love the cups. ;) Also noteworthy, they sell actual reusable cups with said designs, but I was definitely too cheap that day, but a normal (non dork-able) person would buy a reusable cup instead of washing out a paper one. In fact, their entire little gift shop can be seen as you walk in, full of cute mugs and apparel that I was very tempted to buy. I've already gone on too long, but I have to mention there's a patio out front in warm weather, and you're practically in a rainforest in the main room. Look up above you and you will see daylight streaming in amidst a bazillion tropical plants hanging down from the rafters. My first thought was: Yikes, Rainforest Cafe, but these were real and not cheesy, adding more oxygen into our lovely environment. So yes, it's easy to see why I loved this Collectivo. Having never been to another location, I'm curious what the next one I go to will be like. I can't imagine it topping this experience. I would absolutely return here every chance I get, and plan to do just that. Maybe I'll actually splurge on a real, live non paper cup. (Gasp!) read more
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