Loved the outside and the Buratta toast. The only thing I didn't like was the awkward silence inside (no music at all so I found myself whispering) read more

Interval - Matcha lavender latte and lavender latte - Cafes Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

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I was actually a little disappointed. The pastry was dry, and the avocado toast didn't have much flavor. The coffee I get was fine, and probably the only reason I would go back. I was definitely hoping for more. read more

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A delight every time we visit! The coffee is of course magnificent and often there are inventive, seasonal options. The food options aren't super extensive but everything they have is delicious. The space itself is brightly filled with natural light and has a very minimal vibe that is still welcoming and cozy. If you haven't been, you're missing out! read more

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We stopped in for dinner recently and have had breakfast a couple more times including today. Dinner was interesting. The best part was the chef, he came to the table, sat with us and it was so personal. The food was done well, creative options and it was a great experience; let's just say I did leave hungry. Breakfast...this is why I've dropped a couple stars on the review. The quality has dropped and its been like that both subsequent times we've gone. The morning beverages have still been good but the food has been nothing like the early visits. The biscuits, although warm, have been hard, dense and greasy. The only redeeming part was the perfect raspberry jam with the biscuit, not too sweet. Today's presentation of both of our plates was nonexistent. My partner tried the breakfast sammie today and it was pretty bad - McDonald's can do better and I feel awful saying that. It was an egg, cheddar that melted weird, sausage and a overcooked greasy hashbrown patty on a plain English muffin. It was quite underwhelming and tasted...fine. For the price, I wouldn't recommend getting a snack with your coffee or tea, just stick with drinks. read more

Wow, I love this place! Located right off Water, this is a perfect place to run into on my way to work or during my lunch break. Interval serves Pilcrow (yummmm) and offers a really cute space to spend time in. I've had a Sweet & Creamy and Colombia pour over for coffee. If you order a pour over the presentation is really beautiful. There are seats at the bar as well as tables upstairs. I haven't been when it's super crowded, so for me it's a great space to work in. For bites I've only tried the pork toast which was delicious. My roommate agreed that it was really good. Everything tastes fresh and their plating is very appealing. I'm excited to try more of their menu and stop in here from time to time. Definitely a cute coffee shop to check out if you're looking for a little more variety in your life! read more

I've never had a bad experience at Interval. The drinks, the food, the coffee beans, and the ambiance are all 5 stars. I wish more Chicago coffee shops were like Interval but I'd happily make the drive to mke to visit Interval. read more

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Oooooh, this place is wonderful. Tucked away on the lower east side is this gorgeous cafe. Sleek, Scandinavian design- lots of black, white, wood and brass accents. Lots of plants. It's light, airy but still cozy and intimate. Our barista was super kind and sweet and offered suggestions. We got a decaf americano and a chai apple cider. We also split a rosemary and sea-salt bagel- YUM. We snagged a booth upstairs and it was a perfect little nook to get some work done. We will be back! read more

Interval - Chai Apple Cider - Cafes Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

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Interval just blew my friggin mind with a perfect meal, top notch coffee, and super friendly service. Wife had the avocado toast that boasted the most perfect seven-minute egg I've ever seen, lots of fresh veg, and a sweet chili sauce that I would like to drink by the pint. My polenta was equally decadent, with juicy pork, crunchy chili, and a rich, creamy texture. My drip coffee was simple and excellent, and her iced Americano was flawless. There was lots of outdoor seating on the quiet neighborhood street and the vibe was chill. Can't wait to visit again! read more

Interval - Polenta! - Cafes Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

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Made our way to Interval Cafe a few weeks ago. It's a cute space with an upstairs area to enjoy your drinks/food. Service was a bit awkward but nothing terrible. We ordered a gingerbread latte (I think this is what it was called! My memory is failing me) and an Ethiopia blend pour over. The latte was absolutely delicious- this is exactly what a gingerbread cookie would taste like if it were a drink. The pour over was so incredibly smooth and not at all bitter, You could really taste all the flavors, which you don't get very often. I didn't know this is what good coffee is supposed to taste like! read more

Interval - Ethiopia blend Pour Over Coffee - Cafes Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Drove from Chicago to this super cool spot in a small street, I loved that it looked like a house! However the lates taste more milky than anything. We didn't feel "welcomed" it was honestly kind of off maybe because we went late on a Sunday. To the drinks, I personally wouldn't get what I got (please forgive me I forgot the flavor of the late) overall nice place to work from or take a ton of pictures because it is nice as for the coffee I'd have to try again to really judge. read more

Interval - Cafes Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

We dropped in for a shot of espresso on Saturday night based on seeing their Instagram page and what a cute place! The atmosphere itself is impeccable. They designed the bar and restaurant as a whole beautifully-everything is organized, clean and minimal. I loved it from the moment I stepped inside. We bellied up to the bar and browsed their menu. I had no idea what Interval had to offer before stepping inside and was pleasantly surprised to find out they are a coffee, liquor and food spot! Their fish fry has my attention and I will have to stop back for the trout. The bartender was extremely friendly giving us fun facts about Interval as well as just enjoying some witty banter. The owner was in when we stopped by as well and was working on some new drink concoctions that he brought out for the bartender to try and then also offered to let us try it and give feedback, how cool is that?! We both stuck to our espresso shot plan and it was delicious. You can tell they have some impressive equipment and high quality beans-and even with all the accoutrements the price was right. I think Interval will be making waves in Milwaukee. read more

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Although they just opened a few days ago, you'd think they have been in the neighborhood for awhile and established a long-term groove. Friendly greetings, a well-done menu of noms, coffee and boozes (which will only expand), chill 90's music and a simple, clean feel make this a great place to work, gather or enjoy the sun by a big, plant-framed window. I was here long enough to have breakfast and lunch. Okay, maybe they were only an hour apart, but my conversation w/ Travis, the chef, and his approach to food made me want to buy everything. Seriously, can I just set up my direct deposit to Interval? I greatly appreciate the hint of sweetness with the toasty, nutty granola and oat yogurt. Most places load breakfast items with so much sugar that I caffeine to avert the sugar crash. Maybe that's part of their strategy... The flaky biscuit with sausage and apricot mustard was even better then the granola, which I was oodling over. And as a thanks, Travis brought me liquid cheesecake - on the house! Apples, fennel and burnt white chocolate? Who knew. It was lovely and I will certainly ask for it again, as it's not currently on the lunch menu. Check out the article to learn more about the guys running the show. They're seriously cool dudes and I'd love to see them do well here! https://onmilwaukee.com/dining/articles/pilcrow-coffee-to-open-interval.html read more

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One of the best cold brew drinks I've ever had (cereal milk cold brew)! The food and drinks here are 10/10 and it's a great place to relax, study, and/or get some work done. read more

So excited about this Gem. Breakfast today was outstanding. We ordered oatly parfait, buttermilk biscuit, banana bread and pour over coffees. Deeeeelicious! Staff couldn't have been friendlier and the space up and downstairs was inviting, bright and airy. Cannot wait to return again. And again. read more

Interval - Cafes Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Hooray for uniquely crafted lattes and supporting local businesses in Milwaukee! This corner coffee stop is one of my go-to's when I feel like splurging on a cup of joe to go or a latte with a twist. The menu is carefully curated and periodically changes with the seasons. You order upstairs and pick up downstairs. Or you can order ahead and pick up when you arrive. The vibe is hip and relaxed. Staff are super friendly and never have a problem with you taking all the time in the world to peruse the menu before placing an order. There is ample outdoor seating, but it can be tricky to find an open parking spot on the street (depending on what time of day you stop by on). The only drawback - if I had to pick one - would be the prices. Latte prices are comparable to other boutique coffeeshops but, a tad too steep for me to swing by each day. Wish I could enjoy this place on the reg! But for now, this is more of a place I stop at when I want to treat myself :) read more

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Came for the Pilcrow and have updated this review from 4 to 5 stars. Nice little spot, had a sausage biscuit that was delicious, something to be savored slowly and a perfect compliment to the Pilcrow sweet cream nitro. Friendly staff as well. The only reason this got 4 and not 5 stars initially, is that while my first nitro was perfect, my second was not mixed correctly and missing the sweetness I've come to love. Probably a one-off error and not enough to keep me from heading back soon to try it again. I've tried again and yes, was as delicious as ever. read more

Really love how they have rebranded into a corner store; amazing homemade products and other great local things. Looking forward to trying the chocolate sourdough bread someday soon. They have wonderful seasonal drinks; I had an eggnog latte that was on draft.... it was outstanding! I also had pumpkin bread with this dreamy orange marmalade butter. read more

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I visited Interval with a friend to get some work done and we both heard good things about this place. Walking in, the place definitely had some modern/mid century vibes, and the interior was aesthetically pleasing. We came during dinner time, and we decided to split the pork belly and the trout. I thought that the pork belly was good, but a little salty for my taste. The trout with the rice chicharron on the other hand, was great. I also liked their latte, it was the right balance between sweet and bitter, not too overpowering. Their FLC dessert both fell flat for both of us, as we were expecting it to be sweeter. Overall, it was definitely an experience, and I'd like to try other items on their menu! read more

Interval - Cafes Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

The staff was extremely nice. They gave suggestions when other items were out of stock. The coffee was incredible, I have never had a cold brew that delicious in my life. They also stock meats, cheeses and wines to build a charcuterie board. read more

Interval - Brazilian limeade - Cafes Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Interval is a truly unique restaurant in Milwaukee. It is open in the morning as a coffee shop and then closes to reopen at night as a bar. They serve breakfast/brunch and dinner with a variety of options on the menu. Coffee is handled with local, Pilcrow Coffee, which can be ordered to go as needed. I know I've stopped in a handful of times to grab a coffee and continue on with my day. I recently tried their food for brunch and found it to be very flavorful and filling. They also offer cookies which are great when dunked in the coffee as you would with your milk. Jc from Low Key Hospitality also handles the cocktail selection at night. He not only can help you pick the perfect drink but can tell you about the process of making it or the liquor in the drink (if you're interested). Morning or night, Interval has been an enjoyable experience each time I've gone. read more

The BEST coffee I've ever had when I visited the shop almost 2 years ago. I bought a pound of beans to take home and I wish I had bought all of them. It had the most beautiful golden carmel hue and the flavor is unforgettable. It inspired me to go buy a pour over so I can e joy one cup at a time. Now post covid, I recently mail ordered and promptly received 2.5 lbs. bag of beans. Still great coffee. Please keep making the best and greatest coffee beans. It gives me one good reason to get up ever morning for. Thank you! Fan for life! read more

Very cute place, smell great. Got bean soup with sausage and open faced pork belly sandwich. Soup was fine. Very similar to Olive Garden. Very mellow not exciting. The sandwich looked amazing but way too much fat for me. It was much more fat than meat. The sauce was great. Never tried pork belly before. Seen it many times. Wouldn't get this again. Probably a better place for me to have a coffee if I went back. read more

Interval - Cafes Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

I want to like this place more than I do, but the coffee has never really blown me away. It's also never made me want to immediately dump the coffee out on the sidewalk either. The staff is very nice and seems to know their stuff. The pastries are so good I'm going to marry them, like how Lisa Simpson is going to marry a carrot. A must try for the pastries alone!!! read more

Found Interval after going to Pilcrow to discover they were closed. Interval offered the same delicious coffee, in a beautiful (and bigger!) space. I had the sweet and creamy on nitro which is so dang good, and vegan thanks to the oat milk, although you'd never know. My boyfriend got a pourover which he loved, and a biscuit which he didn't care for. Can't win 'em all, I guess. Definitely recommend this place! read more

Interval - sweet and creamy on nitro - Cafes Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Very friendly service, cute neighbourhood. Several outdoor tables to eat at. There was a chocolate croissant with black sesame on top which was creative (used chocolate spread rather than traditional bâtons)and fresh, although perhaps not as light and airy as one would expect. Seemed popular. Would go again. read more

Interval - Black sesame croissant - Cafes Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

3.5 stars. Went to Interval twice on a trip to Milwaukee. Was unimpressed by the drip coffee but returned to try the cold brew. For $5, the cold brew comes in the smallest cold cup I have ever seen and was not as good as what you can get at the coffee shop just down the block (and more expensive for a smaller quantity). The vibe in Interval is great and the staff are very friendly (4 stars) but unfortunately, the coffee does not measure up (3 stars). read more

The aesthetic at Interval is SO cool! All of the furniture and decor are mid century modern and it's such a fun ambiance. I visited on a Saturday morning and there was no wait for a table. Street parking was also surprisingly easy for being so close to busy downtown. I ordered a seasonal drink on a whim- the cold brew mojito. It was delicious- refreshing with notes of citrus but not overpoweringly sweet (just how I like my mojitos!) The staff warned me that the drink will separate if you let it sit too long, but a quick swirl of the glass will blend it right back together. I didn't experience any separation but I appreciated the heads up. I also ordered the Avo Toast which was good, but the bread was too crunchy for my liking and the greens on the side had an overpowering dressing on them. Overall a great place to visit for coffee and brunch! read more

Interval - Avo Toast - Cafes Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

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Such a tasty spot. Good food, drinks, coffee, and wine! Loved all the outdoor seating. Staff was very kind. read more

Interval - Sausage breakfast sandwich - Cafes Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Interval is an intimate coffee shop that also has fine dining experience if you want it. I've never had the food there but it always looks delicious and it was available our cart or with pairings pre-Covid. Now however I'm not sure what they're doing about that. I can say that their coffee and coffee creations have always been wonderful. The owner is extremely kind and takes the time to explain his concept to you if you're interested. All the employees are extremely nice and helpful. Currently they are doing outdoor seating and someone will meet you outside of the building to take your order. Pet friendly place as well read more

Good coffee, cute spot, slightly pricey. They have quality product but you are going to pay a higher price. I have yet to try the food but I've heard it was good. I really enjoyed just my classic black pour over coffee. You can tell they put effort into what they do. read more

Coffee was pretty good, but those lids! I spilled coffee on my shirt. My fault for trusting lids- SMH read more

Interval - Their lids don't fit their cups, drink carefully my friends! - Cafes Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Amazing (Pilcrow) coffee and beautiful latte art, first of all. Extremely kind and accommodating staff. Peaceful and cozy atmosphere perfect for meeting up with an old friend, reading, studying, or just enjoying the ambiance. Highly recommend the breakfast burrito, too, but I'm sure all of the homemade breakfast options are delicious! Definitely will be coming back frequently! read more

Interval - Breakfast burrito & honey latte - Cafes Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

I really like Interval. I've been here a couple times for coffee stops. I like that they have decaf brewed coffee (the two other coffee shops nearby don't). T he service has been awkward a couple of times but everyone is nice and likely still getting used to the day-to-day flow. It seems pretty busy most of the time! I haven't gotten food yet, but they have a decent menu. I was sad to see the former Pleasant Cafe leave. However, this reinvented spot is worth checking out if you need a place to work remotely or stop and relax for a bit. read more

Pleasantly surprised to return to Milwaukee and find that the old Pleasant Cafe has been turned into a small coffee shop! Decided to stop between work and the gym to taste some of the nitro lattes that I saw on Yelp. Both the sweet and creamy and limited time nitro latte which was some sort of pistachio. Both were great! Service was also very quick and friendly! Chairs were very comfortable with booths and a decent amount of outlets for doing homework. Will be back! read more

Awesome food, awesome specialty drinks! My only complaint is that I wish they offered larger sizes... I love coffee! Throw me a bigger cold brew option read more

Always have fun seasonal items that are fun to try! Eggnog latte and the cardamom bun are my favorites and I'm sad that they are only seasonally available! Staff is so friendly and brighten up my day every time I venture over there. Cool space too, has a new corner store that offers wines, baked breads, spread, etc. read more

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I've been here a couple times now. I was the original Fan Girl of Pleasant Cafe, but then sad to see how quality of food and presentation started to fall. So...I was happy that this lovely space was being reinvented as Interval. Everything I've had here has been delicious. Atmosphere is super chill and clean/modern. I'm not giving it 5 stars for three reasons: 1. The menu is way too minimalist. There is no description of the items so you have to ask about each one. "So, what's the Oatly Parfait? What's on the sandwich?" Sometimes (often) I'm not just not in the mood to ask for a description of every menu item. And if there are people behind me, I'm even more reluctant to ask cuz I don't want to be a pain in the ass. And if I'm super cranky, I'll just order the simplest and cheapest thing on the menu just to get the ordering thing done and over with. Or I'll get nothing at all and head to another restaurant where I can get excited about the menu items. Please, for the love of God, let me know upfront so I can justify spending $8-12 on something. Is it just a slab of meat on a piece of bread? Any greens? Any sauce? Maybe I'm just a crank, but this increasingly popular menu style is starting to really annoy me. 2. The menu is extremely limited. This was the problem with the last incarnations of Pleasant Kafe. When you only have a few items on your menu, boredom quickly sets in after a couple more visits. While I am a fan of the limited but exquisite menu, I also love being surprised by daily specials. And again, please label the daily specials something more than just "Soup" or "Sandwich." Please. 3. Music. Or lack there of. Music is sometimes on, sometimes not. And when it's not, you become very self conscious about people listening to your every word. read more

Super cute, chairs outside, good coffee, generally easy parking. Staff was helpful and friendly. read more

Interval - outside - Cafes Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Love love love. Superb quality; food, coffee, libations,design and service. Morning noon or night. We've been in for cappuccinos and bites for breakfast, the chefs tasting menu for dinner, as well we love the pilcrow coffee and often bring home a bag of fresh beans. Tuck in and enjoy a memorable experience, from some pretty rad, extremely talented folks. Bravo. read more

Interval - Perfect start. - Cafes Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

One of my favorite coffee shops in Milwaukee. On the smaller side but super cute, clean and modern. There's an upstairs area with tables for working. There's only one large table/booth so it can be harder to work in a group but when you get that booth it's super cozy. Owners are super friendly as well as the staff. Beverages are made will Pilcrow coffee. Oat milk is their main dairy alternative I highly recommend trying their banana bread. It's to die for! read more