What was your Pandemic hobby? Mine was becoming nerd-Ishly self-reliant for my twice a day iced…read morecoffee habit. After purchasing some additional equipment to supplement my home Cold Brew set up, I was able to cold brew and make home pour overs that I flash chill in a ColdWave Beverage Chiller. When you home brew, you need roasted coffee beans. Since I was largely homebound in the early Pandemic days, I was motivated to buy the best coffee beans from US roasters who ship to my house in CT. JBC from Madison, Wisconsin is one of the roasters that appeared on multiple best US roaster lists. In addition, JBC is one of the roasters that regularly submits its coffees to "Coffee Review", which performs blind taste reviews, scores coffees and reports the scores on its website. Especially within its normal price range, JBC is one of the highest scoring US roasters that I've noticed. That's why JBC is the roaster I order from most frequently. My orders in the past two months have included coffees from Kenya, Ethiopia, Columbia and the Indonesia island of Sumatra. "Coffee Review" rated five of the six JBC coffees I ordered as 94 or 95, which fall in the Top Rated Category. I suspect the other hasn't been rated yet but will score similarly. Many of the other roasters that routinely score this high charge much higher prices than JBC. In this regard, JBC's cost for 12 ounce bags of whole beans in my recent order ranged from, prior to the 10% discount, $18 to $20.50. At these prices, I actually save money home brewing high end coffee instead of getting whatever the local drive-thrus are selling. I can't speak highly enough of JBC's customer service. My recent order is representative. Over the July 4th Weekend, I ordered three bags so I could receive a 10% holiday discount and free shipping. JBC fresh roasted the coffee on 7/6 and shipped my order that day. I received a tracking number, but I know not to worry with ever-reliable JBC. It was waiting in my mailbox for me on 7/8 - high-end coffee, two days after it was roasted. Not to bury the lead, JBC's coffee is routinely fresh and outstanding. Their flavor notes listed on their website and bags are right on. If you home grind and brew, I highly recommend JBC.

Been ordering from JBC for 2+ years usually three bags at a time to take advantage of their free…read moreshipping (if orders are 3+ bags). First heard of roaster through Coffee Review where they consistently have highly rated coffees. They say coffee(s) ship within days of roast date although the roast date is not labeled. Wish they would date but since I strictly do pour overs the CO2 gassing out volume leads me to believe them. Highly recommend you try their whole bean coffee out. They roast med/light

This is a quaint neighborhood spot to grab a solid coffee and linger. I recommend the cafe ai lait…read more- it's my go to and very affordable (just over $4 for 12oz). If you order in they serve the drinks in glassware. I enjoy sitting on the patio which is very inviting and lined with plants. WiFi works outside too. The only downside is in the spring/summer bees seem to hang around and pester you from time to time. It depends on when you stop in but I've noticed the crowd ebbs and flows during weekdays and the inside seating area is small. If you're looking for a quiet place to crank out some work this probably isn't the best spot. I usually overhear many convos while trying to catch up on emails. They also have a designated parking lot which is awesome! Overall it's a great spot to check out and in a cute, more off the beaten path part of Milwaukee too.

Love their coffee - especially their iced lavender latte. We're lucky to have them in Milwaukee!read more

The barista who greeted me made me instantly feel like a regular. Coffee (latte) was awesome! The…read morebakery was delicious and this is an interesting place with remnants of the bowling alley that once was here incorporated into the floor design.

cool place for a local coffee shop. set up in an old bowling alley. street parking available. staff…read morewas friendly and ordering is at the counter. the coffee was nice. I believe they have a small menu as well, but did not try that out. if you are looking for a local spot, this may be just for you.

First time here. And I was very impressed…read more They have a large selection of roasted items including nuts, seeds, and coffee. They also make many of their own chocolate confections, with many different types of truffles. If you are looking for other high quality Middle Eastern treats, you can find them here as well. An assortment of nougat and Turkish delight, along with different size tins of baklava. When I arrived, I got a friendly greeting from the owner, with an immediate offer to sample many of the different items. Tried several of the different versions of shelled pistachios, which was helpful in making my final choices. Bought a sampling of many different items, and already had several excellent chocolates after my dinner at home. All very wonderful. Easily made it on my "Must come back to" list!

Really great people. Location has a lot of great options to choose. You can go for fruits or…read morechocolates or different types of nuts. Different flavors for the same nuts. Fruits with chocolate or get it as dried fruit. They have fresh hot coffee made to sample which you can purchase. Come in and sample the different flavors and choose a few to take home.

Came here on Saturday to meet a few friends. On this particular morning, the place was pretty…read moreempty. Got to order right away, and didn't take too long to get my Mocha (in a mug), and a Chocolate Chip Scone. Both were very good. The staff always have done a great job helping me order the right items. Given that there were few people hear, it was easy to have a conversation. It's a nice space.

The scone was delicious and fresh tasting. Loved the coffee too, great flavors without the warm and…read morecozy beverage. The barista took note of my book and was nice to have someone actually engaged and seemed interested. She was considering reading it herself. For active participation with a social or book club, or maybe a new date, this would be a place to go.

I love my morning lattes and Wisco Joe's was close to where we were visiting. The latte had a nice…read moreflavor and it was served hot. I also had a toasted bagel which was nice and buttery. Husband had the bacon, egg, and cheese croissant which he said was delicious. We got take out twice. The first one was rather slow but the second much better.

Stopped by on a Friday morning - it was super busy, but they were hustling and got the orders out…read morepretty quickly. We ordered a regular coffee (tried the Cheese Farmer), a latte, and an iced peach tea. We also shared a croissant breakfast sandwich. Everything was great! We ended up taking home a bag of Cheese Farmer beans from Folklore, the adjacent shop. Loved the outdoor seating - we grabbed a table with an umbrella but people were scattered throughout the space in front of the mill pond. It's a very family-friendly spot. We had no trouble finding street parking.

Excellent iced latte with almond milk!…read more The decor, space, and overall atmosphere is everything you want in a coffee shop. The map wallpaper is so cool. They have a few outdoor seating options giving it a european cafe vibe. I thought the bar area was so cool too. Lots of seating options and well spaced out. A great decor section too. I wanted to get a crewneck sweatshirt and to-go coffee mug. Really cute stuff! It's right in downtown Cedarburg. We stopped in for a coffee to go and then checked out all of the small local shops. The staff were friendly and efficient. My latte came out right away. Highly recommend!

Was passing through Cedarburg and decided to get a hot beverage. This was my first time here…read more Food: One of my favorite drinks is a London Fog Tea Latte. I usually ask for it in a mug, but unfortunately they don't have mugs, so you get a paper cup. I asked for whole milk, a little lavender, and a little vanilla. After I got it and looked inside, I was seriously disappointed. It was pretty much a cup of hot milk with a tea bag floating at the top. It was hot and had reasonably good flavor (the bag was still steeping), but there wasn't much latte texture at all. I didn't even finish it. They have a nice selection of different bakery items, cakes, and cookies. I saw many people enjoying these, but I didn't get anything myself. Service: The folks taking the order were nice. They seemed to know lots of regulars who came in for beverages and food. Atmosphere: The place is super cute. It has an old-time feel to it, with a tin ceiling, wood floors, period lighting, and a cast-iron radiator. The roaster sits in the middle of the place, with a counter all around it for enjoying your drink. Other seating options are along the outside walls and near the front windows. As cute as it is, I'm not likely to stop back. It just doesn't offer a quality beverage that I would enjoy.

The first day of fall called for a coffee shop and a pastry today, so I decided to finally try a…read moreplace I've wanted to visit for a long time. The ivy climbing the side of the historic-looking building along the Milwaukee River fit the exact description I was looking for. Inside, the space is spacious and already decked out for fall. There seemed to be a mix of regulars who joked with the barista and newbies like me, but I still felt completely comfortable in this unique space. My go-to is a latte with almond milk and stevia, and the barista offered to steam the stevia with the milk. Such a small detail, but I loved it! The latte was beautifully crafted and even came with latte art. Since it was my first time, they suggested trying one of their fresh-baked daily goods. I went with the cranberry orange scone, which she said might still be warm ... and it was excellent. The sugar topping and zest in the glaze sound like they'd make it overly sweet, but it was just right. While sitting for just a short while I was extremely impressed with the customer service here, above and beyond!!! There were waves of busy and quiet at the counter throughout my visit, but overall, it was an awesome spot to slow down, enjoy a really good coffee and pastry, and take in the cozy fall atmosphere. I'm already looking forward to coming back soon.

Upon my recent exploration of Grafton, I discovered a delightful coffee shop that piqued my…read moreinterest. I was already familiar with the other local coffee shop, and AM Coffee Roastery stood out as an intriguing option. Upon arrival, I was captivated by the partially ivy-covered building and the prominent cornerstone inscribed with the establishment's founding year, 1884. The interior exudes a vibrant atmosphere, adorned with lovely artwork, and the aroma of freshly roasted coffee filled the premises. I ordered a cup of coffee, complemented by a jumbo Chocolate Chunk Cookie, each made in-house. Both were exceptional, leaving me eagerly anticipating my return visit.

I first tried Rusty Dog Coffee at Valentia Coffee. The sign near the sugar stand suggests trying…read moreless sugar or cream than you are used to in order to truly taste the coffee. As someone who often used both of those things (and had enough "burnt" Starbucks to assume I hated all dark roasts), I was skeptical. But I did it! As it turns out, dark roast can be smooth and delicious- and it really doesn't need anything! I've been ordering Rusty Dog ever since (and laughed when I asked after the particularly good coffee at Sofra and discovered it was a Rusty Dog blend). I would also like to add that the customer service is excellent. After making an order and receiving 1 whole-bean bag (I don't own a grinder and couldn't use it), I emailed and received an answer and remedy - at night! - within minutes. Incredible!

Best coffee ever! Don't just be Short Sighted.....DRINK Short Sighted Blend! One of the smoothest…read moreroasts I've ever had. Not only Madison's finest, but it should be the official Wisconsin State Coffee! Pssssst...Vice Grip is also a mind melding experience!

Great selection of food from sandwiches to wraps and salad great coffee selection as well…read moreLoved the service very friendly felt like family Warm friendly environment Highly recommend coming here

This place is great! Prices are similar to that of any big chain coffee shops. The food and drinks…read morewere very good, and service was quick. The workers were really sweet too. It's small but cozy! There is a lowkey scary giraffe head in the corner but don't worry I survived and sat somewhere else. Yum #Yum this is fenn approved and I would definitely return here!