cool place for a local coffee shop. set up in an old bowling alley. street parking available. staff was 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. read more

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Really good coffee and tea, and kind of weird (but good?) vibes! The barista was helpful and the drinks were ready quickly. When we arrived it looked closed but the Open sandwich board was out. There are two spaces - sort of a cafe vibe (it's not a trendy instagrammable kind of a situation) up front and a bigger open space with tables beyond that. Not a ton of natural light coming in. It feels like a comfortable, laid back neighborhood place to work or hang out. There were families, couples, friends, people working alone. I think Press Waffles was on site, and there was a cooler with breakfast sandwiches you could have heated up if you were dining in. If we're in the area again, we'll definitely stop in! read more

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Highlights/Lowlights 1) Friendly Service 2) Lots of Space 3) Good Coffee Visited Hawthorne for the first time recently! The space is really interesting as it's sort of divided into two ones. There are some tables in the main bar area and then a ton of tables in a back sort of event space area. Service was super friendly and the barista brought my drink to my table. I ordered a dirty chai latte and it was great! Vibe is a little dark and ambiance is lacking a little bit but this would be an easy, not to crowded place to hunker down and get some work done! read more

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The place has more of a country barn vibe than a rustic coffee shop and the main hall is pretty dark. The expanded area is brighter, with a rustic, still under construction kinda feel. It's not a cute, hip, photo friendly place. It is, however, a friendly, neighborhood coffee shop with great coffee. Their whiskey barrel cold brew is top notch and hubby always gets their pour overs. The expanded area is not cute but large with plenty of space to space out and have conversations with friends or to put on earbuds and zone out. read more

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First time here. To be honest, when I pulled up to the building, I wasn't sure if it was open. But there was a sandwich board out front, and I saw someone else go in. Inside, there's a cheerful counter with plants, pictures, and knick-knacks. It looks a lot like a bar -- and they do serve cocktails here. The bar/barista area has several tables for small groups, while a larger space toward the rear can accommodate many more people. You can also sit at the bar, with outlets for electronics. To me, it seemed a bit on the dark side, but I'm used to coffee shops with big front windows. I got a friendly greeting from one of the staff, Amy, who was very helpful with my order. I wanted my usual London Fog Tea Latte (little lavender, little vanilla, extra foam), but she let me know they didn't have those flavors and suggested honey instead. I figured I'd give it a try. I also asked for it in a mug. They didn't have one handy, but Amy tracked one down from the boss's office -- crisis averted. The scones looked good, so I ordered a White Chocolate Cranberry. After a little while, they brought my tea out on a small tray, complete with a spoon and a glass for the used tea bag -- a nice touch. Both the tea latte and the scone were excellent. The honey (in place of lavender and vanilla) added a subtle sweetness, and the scone was actually a proper scone, not a muffin in disguise. I learned that the bakery items are made on-site. The place has a chill vibe. It was quiet, relaxed, and a good spot for casual conversation. Once you adjust to the unusual layout and lower lighting, it has a nice feel. Great service from both Zac and Amy, and both items I ordered were excellent. I would definitely return. read more

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

This was my first time here. The service was great, the iced chai was tasty, and the environment was really unique. No complaints, but a decaf option would be fantastic. I had already had two cups of caffeinated coffee before arriving and wished I had an option for decaf. Lovely coffee shop! I will be returning! read more

I feel bad giving this place 4/5 stars BUT it's a coffee joint, right? They have very limited syrups and flavors for coffee. Their bathroom is kinda ick. BUT the staff is fantastic. I got a honey latte, an apple cinnamon muffin (so dang good!) I asked for a White Russian - they didn't have the ingredients for that but he said "I can make you something similar" and I said "bet!" I don't have the slightest clue what it was but it was delicious. There is SO MUCH ROOM (for activities lol) for seating etc. I can see myself coming here again and again to chill. read more

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Hawthorne Coffee is great! They have your classic coffee beverages but also more modern take with tonic in your coffee. You can also get bloody Mary's and cocktails. Hawthorne has breakfast options including grab and go sandwiches they can heat up for you. This space is massive. There is bar seating, tables in the bar area and a large back room as well as an outdoor patio. The staff is great. They are welcoming and efficient. read more

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Definitely don't get the appeal here. The space is weird, the building is weird, there's nothing particularly appealing about the aesthetics at all. No biggie, I can understand the appeal of fantastic coffee and how a great product can outweigh appearances. I'm a fan of bourbon, so when I saw "bourbon barrel cold brew" I had to ask about it. The pair behind the counter looked as though I either massively inconvenienced them with my question, or I asked them to solve a calculus equation. Either way, the customer service was bizarre. I ordered it anyway, the bourbon barrel cold brew, despite receiving literally no more information about it than its name, and it was... ok. Lots of oaky flavor, little coffee flavor, definitely nothing to write home about and certainly nothing that would wake me up in the morning. I don't really expect every employee to be super jazzed about the products they're slinging, or rattle off tasting notes with nerdy gusto, but my impression of Hawthorne would be much better if I could get a complete sentence or even a "Hello" from Flotsam and Jetsam behind the counter. read more

So I went into Hawthorne a lot, thought I became a regular, spent money in there and would spend more money accept there was this man that would be totally cold and mean to me... So last year my son's mother left me, (Narcissist) she left her son with me, plus I had my son, so yes 1 day I got pretty tipsy and decided to go out for a walk, on the way back from the walk My son wanted to come in to Hawthorne because I spent good money there and he liked it there... I wasn't sure if I should go in there with the drink I had, but when I walked in, I told the man what it was and apologized... Yes, I was wrong for coming in there when that man was in there considering he was an asshole and didn't like me, he had been mean to me since I met him, but I thought I would just get one drink then leave, I guess my emotions got the better of me, I was talking to this other woman there about it... My son and "stepson" was running around, but the man was being ugly toward me, so I decided to leave as the man kicked me out.... I live right across the street from this place but will never set foot in there again because of the hostility it offers! read more

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Terrific place. wonderful coffee and waffles, kid friendly, cool atmosphere. Will be back!

Phenomenal coffee shop and a great spot for work! Coffee itself is fantastic! Rich and bitter in taste. Hawthorne has an extensive drink menu, small bites, and beans by the bag! Waitstaff is friendly and works quickly. This coffee shop is built into the bones of a former bowling alley, so it has plenty of seating and space. My only constructive criticism is that there are not enough outlets for the seating where the bowling lanes once were, but this does not take away from the charm and inviting menu of this coffee shop! read more

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We stopped by Hawthorne Coffee Roasters while on a road trip and got a hot oat milk latte and bourbon cold brew. The cold brew was especially intriguing and you could smell/taste the bourbon barrels that were used to make the cold brew. Both drinks were delicious and we enjoyed making a pit stop at Hawthorne. The interior sets this place a part from other coffee shops (used to be a bowling alley!) and there's plenty of space and seating. Service was great as well. read more

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Great find close to the Milwaukee airport! The staff was super friendly, the place had a homey/neighborhood feeling, and we enjoyed talking with the owner. Really enjoyed a flight, which came with a shot of espresso, cold brew, and pour over (for only $6.50?!?!). The espresso tasted better as it cooled off. Not the best we've ever had, but not bad. Really enjoyed the cold brew, which we don't get all too often. Also the drip was solid. Would definitely come back when we're in the area to try some of their cocktails or other tasty sounding drinks. This was a great stop! read more

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I LOVE THE HOT CHOCOLATE FROM HERE! not sure where the chocolate comes from but when I want a hot chocolate, this is the place for me.

Yeap, we're having coffee in Milwaukee too. This one was pretty good. Quite tasty... Didn't stand out but sometimes that's a good thing. We'd come back here. read more

This is an amazing coffee shop. Great coffee and muffins and a great person to serve them to you! The ambiance is also unique and wonderful.

The BEST iced honey oat latte in town!! Baristas are always friendly. Room to spread out. One of my favorite places to take my laptop and get work done. read more

I needed a spot to take a call for work while I waited to go to the airport. A quick Google and this place was suggested. I walked in and made aure it was ok for me to plop my body and work and was told yes.. ordered my coffee and it was delicious! The service is amazing.. this place is huge! Lots of open tables.. and lots of options including alcohol and mocktails! read more

Love this place. My favorite coffee shop in Milwaukee. Best coffee by far. Cappuccinos are well executed, even with oat milk. Staff is friendly. It's an a pretty big space that used to be a sports bar(?). Plenty of room. Also some good (if appropriately rustic) outdoor seating. read more

The woman the counter was belligerently drunk at 11 AM and slurring and yelling at the customers, the owner was behind the counter as well and did absolutely nothing. Unacceptable I will never go here again, they didn't even have a good coffee. read more

What a beautiful café. The feeling from the moment you enter is bliss. There are cozy spots in a large room that have windows that keep you separate from others. It looks like it could have been a bowling alley at one time. The wood floors had some marks to direct your bowling ball. That just sets the vibe for me. During these difficult times having such care taken for one another is greatly appreciated. Staff wear makes and social distancing is set. Let's talk about beverages. You've got options. Lots. Fresh roasted coffee is in the air. You can have hot or iced drinks. They have a great coffee flight. You can have coffee mocktails too. I purchased a bag of beans too so I've been enjoying French Press each morning from home. I didn't see any bakery options but maybe they had ran out. I truly love this space. It feels great for a large group or intimate date. The outside patio was cute too. Come by and feel at home. read more

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DO NOT bring your bowling shoes. This place isn't a bowling alley. DO NOT go to a bowling alley with old shoes and switch them out for stylish bowling shoes--they aren't stylish my AI Humanoid says. Anyways go for coffee because this place is...a hole in one! read more

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This is a fun, hip little (it's kind of big, actually) coffee shop in the Bay View area. I stopped in while running errands. Covid precautions are in place. They have a large seating area with the tables distanced apart. The front of the shop is the coffee bar. The barrista was super friendly and helped me order since it was my first time. I ordered a mocktail "Espresso and Tonic." Although it sounds a little gross, it's actually pretty awesome with espresso and tonic (duh) and orange bitters. My drink was $5, which I guess is probably average but felt a little pricey to me. There's street parking. Keep an eye out for no parking signs. Definitely a place to check out! read more

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Spent some quality coffee time with a friend here. I got a flight - Ethiopian Pour Over, Original Cold Brew and Espresso. My friend got a cappuccino and a Mexican Pour Over. We both loved the nice presentation of our drinks and enjoyed our coffee. The cold brew was on the light side taste and body wise. Espresso was smooth and got a good balance on the sourness and the bitterness with a bit sweet aftertaste. The Ethiopian got that nice typical floral smell and bright fruity taste. Separately, I think this is a great place for friend meeting and hanging out. People walk around and chat and music is a bit too loud for working, studying and reading, I think. The staff were friendly and apparently knew every regular customer. read more

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Hawthorne has a great atmosphere and is a warm place to be. I recommend the dirty chai. Plenty of space to work or visit with a friend for coffee. read more

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I always stop in the local coffee roaster when I travel and did the same on our way through Milwaukee. I bought a bag of the Guatemalan beans and they smell heavenly. They were fresh-roasted just two days ago. I ordered a mocha and asked if they put whipped cream on top and they said no - Yay! That's usually the first sign of a truly good local coffee shop. However, I'm not going to lie when they pulled out the Hershey's syrup to make my mocha, my heart sank. I would give the mocha a 3/5 because of the Hershey's. I'm giving the 4 stars overall because I'm ever the optimist and the smell of these beans has me excited to try them at home. read more

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Hawthorne Coffee Roasters is definitely a hidden gem. I thought I'd been to pretty much all the coffee spots in the area, so when my book club scheduled our meeting here--I had to do a double take! A coffee house I've not yet been to? How is that possible? I'm so glad my book club made me aware of this spot. Unassuming from the exterior, Hawthorne is actually a pretty large space (as far as coffee houses go). I entered, was immediately greeted, and ordered a mocha. They gave me my number (it's an order at the counter and they'll bring you your beverage sort of set-up). My mocha was a latte art adorned, swirling cup of chocolaty deliciousness. They have plenty of tables as well as some comfy couches for seating. It was perfect for our club meeting as we were able to get a spot at a large table and the volume of the place is reasonable, so we were able to carry on our book discussion easily. They also have some sort of party room adjacent (there was a kids party going on while we were there). Maybe a bit of an unlikely spot for a kids party, but I'm always a big fan of party spots that allow parents a little something as well (sipping espresso while the kiddos party it up? Nice). They also serve an array of espresso cocktails! Nice! The service was friendly and efficient. Get to it! read more

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Milwaukee peeps: Do yourself a favor and run ‍ don't walk to Hawthorne Coffee Roasters on Howell Ave! This place has coffee and cocktails in addition to a tasty variety of food. The baristas are super nice and helpful. The building used to be a bowling alley and it's huge! Lots of space and indoor and outdoor patio seating. I got the sausage, egg and cheese English muffin, which was great. But the coffee is something to write home about! I got the Bronecki, which is a bourbon barrel cold brew with honey and heavy cream (no actual bourbon). It was so good that I had to get another one to go: the cold brew fashioned, which was bourbon barrel brew with sugar, angostura, and cherry bark vanilla bitters (also non-alcoholic). Loved this place and will return!! read more

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Hawthorne is doing a great job maintaining their level of service and still taking covid precautions. There is plenty of outdoor seating, both on the patio and in padded chairs in front. And the indoor seating is well separated with distance and/or glass windowpanes hung. There is well-signed customer flow, in one door and out the other. Barriers are erected to keep customer distance from the beverage prep areas. And staff is appropriately masked, with several signs requiring customers to do the same. read more

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The ambiance at this bowling alley turned coffee shop and bar is absolute perfection. For those of us that grew up in WI, where both bowling and neighborhood bars could be a religious experience, Hawthorne struck a chord. And, the latter had was one of the best ever. I think the person that made it was one of the owners - we were here in a quiet Friday afternoon, likely before the place really filled up for the evening. So great, definitely go! read more

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Was reading so many great reviews about Hawthorne so I had to go and try it for myself. Very friendly and bright energies from the staff when it comes to walking into a business at 7:30 in the morning! That immediately started the experience off on a great note and the ambiance was very chill and cozy. Now when it came to my pour over coffee...BEST coffee I've had in Milwaukee and I've been to many coffee shops being a resident here. 10/10 experience at Hawthorne! Had to end it with bringing it back to my pool and enjoying the view read more

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The staff are extremely kind and approachable, the coffee options are DELICIOUS, and the environment provides a great vibe. I've gone here for bloody Mary's multiple times - they have a great taste, and they come with a full Pabst beer! There's also a delicious food menu. However, the best thing about Hawthorne is their coffee by far. I always get a latte and a shot of espresso separately now because their espresso is fantastic, and they make their latte's with the perfect milk to espresso ratio. There's plenty of seating both indoors and outdoors, and dogs are allowed at the outside seating as well. I can't say enough kind words about Hawthorne's service and products! read more

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I went to Hawthorne for the first time and was blown away with my breakfast sandwich! I chose to build my own - ham, fresh mozzarella, two egg patty, arugula, red onions, & Hawthorne sauce on their homemade biscuit. The biscuit melts in your mouth! The eggs are the best I've ever had on a breakfast sandwich. I also got their drip coffee because they make it fresh to order. Everything was amazing! read more

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Love this place! The staff are so helpful and kind every time we come in. The coffee is AMAZING and the food is delicious!

The coffee here is excellent (yes I do love a great pour-over), the food is very good and the bakery is decent. However... the last three times I've been in there I've ended up walking out due to the extremely long wait time. They have one person doing the prep and checkout and when you're already third or fourth in line it just takes too long. Sorry to say I head over to Dunkin or Sbux instead. If the service was faster I'd give them a 5-star. read more

tl;dr great coffee joint that shares the space with a BBQ restaurant - THEY'VE GOT COFFEE GROWLERS! Hawthorne is what you wanna see in a local coffee spot, friendly baristas, good quality beans, coffee growlers and punch cards! My absolute favorite is the Colombia Acevedo (barrel conditioned) - I'll let the Hawthorne website sum it up: Colombia beans aged in bourbon barrels from the J. Henry and Sons Distillery in Dane, WI. "The beans spend four weeks sealed in the bourbon barrel...each day, the barrels are rolled across our roasting facility so that all of the beans inside can come into contact with the wood and bourbon remnants of the barrel." I discovered this delicious brew at the Waukesha Farmers Market last year. I heard they'll be choosing to go to the Tosa Farmers Market this summer - but when I discovered its retail location, I'd much rather go there anyways! Great vibe, outdoor patios and a cool indoor space to hangout, drink coffee and get some work done. The Iron Grate BBQ place is also housed within the building - but they are two separate entities with different ownership and setup from my understanding. I will be getting coffee growler refills for some time to come. read more

First visit, 4:10 on a Friday. I'm the only customer. Having an iced Americano and Grilled Kimcheese on Sourdough. Very nice and large space, kind of 1970 decor. My drink skews very citrusy. I'm adding a raw sugar and cream. It's not something I'd order here again. I'll try a latte next time. Sandwich is tangy, spicy and cheesey. I'd order it again. Small food menu, glad to see snacks. I missed lunch today, so a nice hearty snack. More customers have dribbled in in the past 15 minutes. Friendly and accommodating staff. I'll bring the hubs for a non- coffee drink and he loves chicken sandwiches... read more

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Always amazing service and quality products. Their new breakfast sandwiches are phenomenal. The special sauce is something I wish I could recreate at home. Run!! Don't walk to get one! read more