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    Hifi Cafe

    3.6 (89 reviews)
    InexpensiveCoffee & Tea
    Open 9:00 am - 3:00 pm

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    Meghan Q.

    This was such a cute coffee shop! I met a friend here for an afternoon drink. We both got milkshakes--which I'll admit was not the best milkshake I've ever had in my life. But I'm a bit of a milkshake snob. I had the brie plate as a mid-afternoon snack. It was delicious. I wish the bread had been cut into slightly smaller pieces, if I was going to be picky about something. Their coffees looked delicious, but opted for a non-caffeinated option in the afternoon. The vibe was so fun! Quirky decor, very retro, obviously community focused, and super comfortable. People were sitting with laptops doing work, so its clearly a comfortable place where you can sit and stay awhile.

    Chill 10am Saturday vibes

    Excellent everything! Service was fabulous and fast, cappuccino was quick, bagel sandwich was everything I dreamed. I was worried that 10am on a Saturday would be too busy for a table but it's only half full. All the neighboring patrons are super friendly as well. I wish I lived closer!

    Ophelia M.

    Full disclosure: I haven't been here for eats, only for coffee. Upon entering Hifi Cafe, I immediately dug the vibe. Quirky decor and plenty of tables. This is a great spot for a business meeting over a cup of coffee, working, or simply enjoying some coffee talk with friends. They serve Valentine's coffee (so yum). I got their butter cup mocha, which is essentially a peanut butter mocha. I didn't watch her make it, but I think she may have used peanut butter powder? All I know is the last half of the mocha was super thick with an odd texture (so much so, that I couldn't drink it). So, I wouldn't order that again. But, they do have a full espresso bar. I'm sure there's something to love. All in all--a bit of a hiccup in my first stop. But, the service was friendly and the atmosphere was cool, so I'd stop back by and try something else.

    Bagel breakfast sandwich.
    Tawnee H.

    I would never guess this place to be a delicious little cafe inside. They have a full blown espresso bar with lots of specialty drinks. Their menu had all kinds of options too. I had a cappuccino and a breakfast bagel (scrambled eggs, cheddar, and ham on an everything bagel). Everything was delicious. I practically licked my plate clean. The downfall? Only one person typically works. So she was taking orders, making coffees, and cooking the food. It took us quite awhile on a Friday morning. She apologized and let us pick a cookie to take with us. It wasn't a big deal, but if in a hurry I definitely wouldn't recommend stopping here. You also bus your own table and fill your own waters. They also had a lot of vegan and vegetarian options if you're into that sort of thing. I'm a fan and I'd come back.

    Brie plate special with salami.
    Jessica G.

    Hands down best customer service and food ever! They'll come to know you by name. Today I had the Brie plate special to go. A wedge of Brie, toasted baguette, olives, pickles, avocado, tomatoes, sliced granny Smith apple and salami that I added. Tomatoes get this undue bad reputation but not the tomatoes at Hi Fi! Fresh, vibrant and bright red; these are tomatoes that taste of summer at local farmer's market in Wisconsin! This meal, as does every meal at HiFi, leave you feeling full but never heavy or sleepy.

    Asiago bagel sandwich
    Theresa A.

    Delicious food! Friendly service, just kind of slow-paced. The ambiance is very retro and fun! The two ladies working were very friendly. We ordered a breakfast burrito, a bagel sandwich, and a FRESH baked blueberry muffin. Everything was delicious! My fiancé and I were relieved to find such an affordable, friendly place with delicious food in a city where we were strangers. We'll see you again the next time the Cubs play the Brewers!

    Table-lamp! It shall be mine!
    Shane H.

    How is it that I can never remember how much I love Hi-Fi Cafe? I know as soon as I leave I'll forget again. Must be part of the magic here. This place is as close to the good ol' cafes of the 1990s and early aughts as you're going to get. And if that makes me old, well F U FYI. Old mismatched tables and chairs, rando xmas lights and shiny hanging things, and the most magnificent 1950s-ish table-lamp combo (which I'm still planning to steal) are what awaits your visit. This is what your local coffee shop should look like, not some revolving door assembly line. Hi-Fi, don't ever change.

    Marc B.

    Milwaukee is in a cultural awakening and with cultural awakenings explorative entrepreneurs opening doors to uniquely themed culinary canvases. Such a beautifully painted experience is the Hifi Cafe. This corner business instantly takes it's customers back to an equally explorative generation of the 1960's. Fun and comfortable vintage furniture, comic books, and artifacts including a vintage vinyl jukebox lures music fans, hipsters, and creatives in for amazing coffees, teas, hot chocolate and customizable hot drinks. This cafe is the perfect meeting place for impromptu business meetings. You are nestled in the coolest neighborhood next to Brooklyn NY's Carroll Garden's Smith Street (Circa 1997). History echoes through the cafe slightly muffled reintroducing the legends and icons of Jazz and Vocals with younger generations. Way to go Hifi! I'm a fan.

    Eggs Benedict with a twist, scrambled eggs in place of poached eggs
    Liz A.

    Went here last week for breakfast. As the first two people there, we had our pick of where to sit after ordering at the counter. Coffee is plentiful and affordable. As a huge eggs benedict fan, I decided to order it. I wish I had the description because I missed the twist that said scrambled eggs instead of poached eggs. Disappointment aside, the food was decent. I probably would order it again but I would go with the breakfast sandwich my sister ordered because that was delicious.

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    4.7
    (69 reviews)
    2.3 mi

    Six of us came here on a recent Saturday morning. We were lucky to grab one side of a long table…read more The place was busy with a friendly vibe. The coffees we had (and one mocha) were delicious and delightful. We sat down and they called out our names (after a little bit of a wait). But the wait was worth it. Also, it was a little hard to hear them call our name - we were talking, folks on the other end of the table were talking, as well as others - and thankfully someone in our group was paying attention and did hear it. There are games on some shelves and we picked up Cribbage and played while we sipped our drinks. And let me tell you - the drinks were yummy. We ordered the following: "What Winter Brought," "Peppermint Mocha," "Channel Orange", and two "Moon Waters." Because we all wanted to sample each other's drinks we each got a sip of the others to taste, and there wasn't one I didn't like. The photos of the drinks are below - except for Channel Orange which was in a unique cup, unfortunately I can't remember which one is which! But don't they all look appetizing with the lovely swirls and desings? I don't know what the vibe is like on a working day (one of the members in our group does come here to work on weekdays). If you were wanting a quiet place to work on a Saturday morning, this might not be the right spot for you on a Saturday. This is a great spot to meet a friend or hang out with some friends. If you want some delicious craft drinks anytime, I highly recommend stopping here and glad it's here in Milwaukee. I'll be back!

    I always like to try new cafes and coffee shops; you never know what hidden gems you'll find, like…read moreone that has a few vegan options on their menu. Unfortunately, Discourse in the Radio 88.9 building didn't seem to have anything I could order food-wise looking at their menu on the boards overhead, but I was able to get a Lana Del Fog drink, which was very good. My boyfriend liked his drink and bakery (he's not vegan), but since I can't eat here, it's unlikely we'll be back. Inside, the place was cute, we had comfortable seats on the couch, and the wait time for our drinks was about the same as at other large coffee shops in the area. We were there on a Saturday morning, probably about 15-20 customers in the place.

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    Colectivo Coffee Bay View

    3.9
    (180 reviews)
    0.5 mi
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    Wanted to update my review since it's been almost a year since I have written it…read more Nothing has changed--everything is still great and the staff continues to be nice and helpful when ordering. I would say if you come here to download the Collectivo Rewards app because the reward points add up pretty quickly. We moved closer to here so I can now walk here easier and it is my go to working spot if it's not too packed. The only downside is summer is coming and it usually gets pretty packed at that time. The only thing I wish that was different is that the chairs had some cushion because unfortunately, I wasn't blessed with enough junk in my trunk. So after sitting for a couple hours my butt gets really sore lol.

    WiFi works and the upstairs ambiance is great for meeting or reading over a coffee. My mocha was…read morequite good, too,even if it was pretty cold by the time I got it. I arrived at the coffee shop 18 minutes before I needed to jump on a call. I thought that was plenty of time to order my drink; there were only two people ahead of me in line. The other line had only one person, but she was waiting for some coffee to be ground. Still, 16 minutes later I did not have my coffee, so I told them to put it aside and I would come back for it in 30 minutes. The staff were perplexed about what the problem was. They could not fathom what would be the challenge to wait even longer. When I went upstairs to make my call, the person ordering ground coffee was still at the counter, her bag of coffee in front of her, as she was doing what I could best describe as an interpretive dance. There was no one waiting at the other line to make an order. Still, the four people behind the counter could not figure out how to better manage the three drinks that were waiting to be made. This place seriously needs a manager.

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    4.6
    (99 reviews)
    2.1 mi
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    We were visiting from out of town and looking for a good coffee shop. We came across Vendetta and…read moreit looked promising. The atmosphere is rustic and industrial with some soft touches. It's just a really cool space. It's so beautifully lit with ambient and natural lighting. You could easily spend all day working or studying there. A couple even came in for a coffee lovers engagement photo shoot, and I know those pictures will turn out beautifully. I had a hot cannoli coffee and it is easily one of the best cups of coffee I've had. Certainly in the top 5. We also got a plain hot latte and it was excellent as well. The pièce de résistance for me was the sfogliatella the had in the case. I'm a former bakery owner and this is an incredibly difficult pastry. I was so excited to see it in the wild. To my knowledge, no one in my area makes them! It was perfectly done with a delicate ricotta and orange filling. I was so impressed by it. I would go back to Vendetta in a heartbeat for coffee and pastry. This is an absolute gem in the Milwaukee area. I went somewhere else for coffee the next day and it didn't come close. I'll be visiting again before I head out of town.

    This is a phenomenal place to grab a coffee or a drink!…read more The decor is stunning. The drinks are delicious and the service is top notch. I got the bumblebee latte and I would highly recommend it. Also also, it's dog friendly inside!! 5/5 don't hesitate to try this place!

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