I loved this little coffee shop treasure house -- lol, I don't even know what to call it -- in the…read moresmall mountain town of Lakewood, WI. We bought a bunch of coffee beans that were so much cheaper than in Chicago: Colombian, Guatemalan, Costa Rican, and Brazilian beans. This shop has plenty of things to window-shop and buy. The service was amazing and so helpful, though I'm not sure what her name was. The coffee was delicious -- absolutely delicious -- and the food was fresh.

1 Star -- Very disappointing experience at Northern Perks Coffee Shop…read more I traveled all the way from Chicago, and whenever I travel, I make it a point to seek out local coffee shops. I enjoy trying local favorites and supporting small businesses, and after reading the reviews for Northern Perks Coffee Shop, I was looking forward to having a good cup of coffee. Unfortunately, my experience was extremely disappointing. From the moment I walked into Northern Perks Coffee Shop, the young woman working there had what I felt was a very unpleasant and dismissive attitude. I simply asked what the most popular coffee was, and she made a face and said she didn't know. That alone was disappointing, but the experience got worse. I ordered a cappuccino. I watched as she used milk that had already been sitting in a cup and coffee that had already been sitting in a metal container. When she handed me the cappuccino, it was ice cold. I brought it back to the counter and politely asked if she could remake it. Instead, she used the frothing wand to warm the cup of coffee. The coffee tasted bitter and stale, as though it had been sitting there for a long time. I asked her again if she could please remake it. When she did, I asked if she could give me the coffee separately so I could add the milk myself, because at that point I was uncomfortable with how the cappuccino was being prepared. She then told me she would charge me for another cup. At that point, I was completely done with the experience and simply asked for a refund. The owner then tried to make excuses for the young woman's behavior, which made the situation even worse. Rather than acknowledging my concerns, the owner's response left me feeling dismissed and unsupported. I travel all over the United States, and 9 times out of 10, I have wonderful experiences at local coffee shops. I love discovering new places, meeting local people, and enjoying a good cup of coffee. Unfortunately, that was absolutely not my experience at Northern Perks Coffee Shop. What made the experience even more uncomfortable was the way I felt I was being treated. As a Latina woman traveling from Chicago, I genuinely left feeling unwelcome and questioning whether I was being treated differently because I am Hispanic. I cannot say for certain what was behind the employee's behavior, but that was honestly how the interaction made me feel. I would give zero stars if that were an option. Based on my personal experience, I would not recommend Northern Perks Coffee Shop, and I will not be returning. It is unfortunate because I genuinely wanted to support a local business and leave with a positive experience and a great cup of coffee.

Too bad it's closed for the season because I would be back in a heartbeat. They have very limited…read morehours even during the season so make reservations. Everything is made from scratch with flavorful sauces on every dish. Chef Swanson was there cooking with his wife which was so cool to be able to chat with him. Our favorite dish didn't have a photo because we ate it so quick. The fried green tomatoes were lightly breaded with a panko and pesto plus mozzarella. It was similar to a fried green tomato caprese salad. Yum! The rest of the dishes were amazing plus we tried the beet carrot cake for dessert and again perfect. There is outside seating with a view of the country. This place is very remote and you would never expect the quality of food for the price. This is an extension of the Milwaukee location where they hold special farm to table events plus bike rides etc. Please make sure you get here when it opens again because this place is a gem that we need to keep in business. There is nothing like this for miles around this area

Divine. We were…read moreenjoying a week in the north woods when I noticed Braise North and wondered if they were affiliated with Braise in Milwaukee--they are! They're only open Friday evenings and Sat-Sun. We stopped by on a Saturday morning and got the best meal of our trip. They're a cute spot with a lovely little indoor dining room as well as a patio. We opted to dine outdoors on the sunny Saturday morning we were there. I ordered the frittata and a caramel latte made with almond milk. The frittata came with a lightly dressed salad on the side. The salad was fine but the frittata was out of this world delicious. It was buttery with creamy goat cheese that was beautifully sharp and flavorful. My caramel latte was the best cup of coffee of my trip (so good with wonderfully rich espresso). My only hope is that they'll eventually expand their hours as I would have happily been in there every morning of my trip. They are a wine bar in the evenings as well (though we didn't stop by for that). The service was good if a bit disjointed (we received our meals and finished them before our coffee came out). But, aside from that small snag--exemplary all the way around. Get to it!

Door County cherry creme WAS my favorite flavored coffee, UNTIL I had a cup of UP North Roast…read moreCherry UP! I'm from Wisconsin, but go through Escanaba regularly on my way to visit family. I've stopped at the shop and I've also purchased at Michigan Made in Manistique. I purchased hazelnut this last time and it was fabulous as well. I love Cherry UP so much, I have to have an extra bag in my freezer at all times. Give this roaster a try. I know you will go back for more. I wish a shop here in Appleton served this coffee.

Excellent Latte, super nice & friendly service and all coffee tried was delicious! We went back…read moreevery day of our visit... definitely the best espresso we tried in the U P!

Very tasty coffee very cheap prices I guess it says to be 85 characters so I'm just gonna say…read morerandom stuff. The service was very good and I do like the food. They have very good chairs and more stuff and stuff and stuff and stuff and stuff

Great cappuccinos, lattes, and mochas! This is a simple coffee bar--just nice quality drinks, no…read morebaked goods--but they do espresso based drinks very well. They also sell drapes, but I haven't tried them.

I visited Zinger Coffee & Tea for the first time this morning. It didn't take long to realize that…read morethe plethora of positive reviews were all justified! For being a small, drive-thru operation only, they have a robust variety of coffee drinks and teas available. I opted for a latte with an extra shot and asked the barista what she recommended. I don't recall the name, but she described it as a sugar cookie type flavor. I received my order quickly. It was hot (but drinkable), delicious, and handed to me with a smile at a much lower price than national chain coffee shops. You can't beat that! This place is a gem!

Stopped by on our way through town and wanted something other than plain 'ol Starbucks. Just a…read morecute, little drive through, fast and kind service! The blended drinks were good and the smoothie was fantastic!! Italian soda was yummy. This place has lots of choices for every type in your car group. Will definitely stop by whenever we're in town!

The new location for Mission Coffee House is really bright and pretty. Seems like you'll be in a…read morecool building with a lot of other niche businesses. A little bit loud with construction going on, but one could just think of it as normal coffee house background noise? I got to chai latte. It was a little bit chaotic when I got there, so I forgot to tell them that I needed oat milk until the order had already been put into the system. The barista kindly said they would just go in for me. The guac and chips were simple but so well executed! Very creamy and dense guac. While the chips def taste more crisp than normal store bags. Plenty of space to social distance too! Parking is super easy. Definitely a place I will revisit!

Wonderful drinks! Love the sammiches, I would go there everyday if I could! Cant wait to come back!read more

I love this place. I'm a big cafe person and past GM of a specialty Cafe. Visiting Brown Mug is a…read morebreath of fresh air. -The staff is always very friendly and polite. -The Coffee is high quality and fresh -They have a huge list of flavor options and different drinks to choose from. -Beautiful local shopping area to look through. Including candles, candies, clothing, home decor and more! -Yummy bakery and treats! -Outdoor seating in warmer months I would point out, this is not your typical "sit and drink coffee for hours" coffee shop. They do not have indoor seating. So don't come with your macbook expecting to stay. The space that might have seating is where the shop is, which, the shopping is much better anyways!

Love BBM! I've only had one bad experience with them and it was a drink not tasting right, however,…read moreevery time service has been pleasurable and the inside is just so cute! The service has been quick every time as well!

Their Food was delicious. We ordered a slice of quiche to share and also to share an everything…read morebagel with cream cheese. Service was okay as our bagel took forever... and they were so quietly spoken when setting out our drinks but they were good and the ambiance was nice. I would come here again as their menu is great for a simple breakfast or brunch. I love to support local and I think they have something good here.

I'm not one to leave reviews...and I'm sorry to. But I hope my review will at least be…read moreconstructive. I ordered the breakfast burrito with bacon and egg and salsa on the side. They give this to you in a raw tortilla (it said it was grilled on their online menu), and the "bacon" is actually just prepackaged pepperoni??? The salsa was put into the burrito so by the time I got home it was too soggy to eat. I had to throw it away. Then we ordered the grilled cheese and added egg to it. I opened the sandwich up and it had huge chunks of raw avocado (was thinking it'd be like a nice mash with seasoning in it). No seasonings, not even salt, on this sandwich. The egg was virtually non existent it was so small. I had to whip up additional eggs, Avo, and toppings to salvage this sandwich which I should've just thrown away. Again, I don't mean to sound harsh. But when this was my most expensive meal in this little town, I thought I'd be getting something at least edible in nature. Girls were nice and the inside was spacious and clean. If I didn't order the food, I would've been none the wiser. Coffee was decent...I just couldn't resist leaving a review because the food was really that bad.

Amazing staff, cute and clean, very accommodating even on 4th of July weekend busyness!read more

This place surprised me in a very good way! Their iced caramel latte was awesome and the panini was…read moreout of this world! It's a small space that acts like a coffee shop in the morning and sort of speakeasy in the evenings. Even though it was busy, the staff were really fast and very friendly! Will definitely come back!

This small, local restaurant recently came under new management and it has made all the difference…read more The food here is home cooked and always served hot and fresh. Seating is first come, first serve and often fills up fast. My husband is a big fan of the Dam Special, a classic breakfast combination, and I'm always alternating between the Eggs Benedict and Biscuits and Gravy. All very good and great comfort food! Note: no cards accepted. Only cash.

Food is delicious! Service is perfect! Very cozy and welcoming place! You might have to wait a bit…read moreon the weekends but it is definitely worth the wait! The owners are super friendly!