Ambience and Experience: This little coffee shop is located in what used to be an old auto mechanic…read moreshop. They have done a great job of flipping the space. Retro wallpaper and vibe give this place unique and quirky charm while the two glass garage doors open up to provide for an decently sized (and relaxingly breezy) space. Employees were super friendly and chatty (in a good way), they shared some insights and tips about exploring the town while I waited for my coffee. Super helpful and welcoming while also being down to Earth. Drinks: We mostly came here for coffee and to chill for a bit. They offered coffee flights here so my wife was sold to stop and try them. We like flights because you get to sample more of the menu without committing to just one thing. After the flights, I did also try a separate flavored latte off of the menu has well. The lattes were not too sweet and the flavor profiles fit the espresso base without overpowering the coffee flavors. My favorite out of all of them were the Huckleberry Latte and the Black Sesame Foam Latte (The Goth I think is what they called it). Fun little shop to stop and grab a drink and bite to eat. Bonus - they are only 1/2 mile away from Lake Michigan and a local park. Park and grab a drink to go and explore the beach!

Excellent Açaí bowls and other tasty dishes. Outstanding coffee selection. Pleasant staff and…read morefriendly service.

This local coffee shop has fresh baked pastries, muffins and cookies. There is a wide variety of…read moreteas and coffee beans. Jenn's had delicious cakes for all occasions. This is a perfect place to have a latte while playing a board game with friends, reading a book in a cozy corner or meet with a client. After your coffee and snack you can walk over to the little gift shop area stocked with handmade items; you're bound to find some unique item for you or someone special.

A great place to go for a special treat, especially now in winter! Cute and comfy atmosphere with…read moretasty drinks and snacks. Service is friendly and sweet. It's in a nice part of town, good to pop in after some holiday shopping. To be expected, a bit on the pricey side so I only come once in a while. If you've never been here, you should definitely check it out!

We came here with my family from out of town, and none of us were ever in their new location yet…read more First impressions were everything is nice, open, and clean. The staff from behind the coffee bar to our server were nothing but perfect, patient, and informative. Even the bathroom was clean and up to date! We got a variety of coffees, along with a variety of food (pictures are shown). Food was delicious, we will definitely be coming back again!

Came in for coffee and wifi. Friendly service. Sat at counter Lots of variety of coffee drinks…read more Clean and pleasant setting. Seemed to be a favorite of the locals.

My hot coconut latte and scone were a wonderful start to the day. The heated scone with the…read morebuttery and flaky texture was exactly the taste that i had in Ireland. The service was friendly and we ordered right before the morning rush. We will be back!!!!

We stopped here fairly often at the "little cow" to avoid the big crowds. Good ice cream, cones and…read moredrinks, good coffee drinks, and a small selection of baked goods. Service is not the fastest, because there's usually only one person behind the counter, but I can deal with that because everything is always good. it's a small locally owned business but a nice addition to Manitowoc. There is a nice seating area inside, and outside as well, but somewhat limited in size. Again, not a problem.

If you're looking for a quiet and relaxing place to enjoy coffee with friends or read a book -…read more4given Coffee Shoppe is the place to go. Jonathan was very helpful and friendly and made my drink to perfection.

Excellent service. They go over and beyond what normal shops do. always know my usual.read more

This is one of my fav stops in Manitowoc. Their rhubarb cookies this summer were to die for. Today…read moreI tried one of their sandwiches for the first time, the turkey cucumber dill, and it was so good, so fresh. The fresh pressed juices are another staple. And a bonus today they had some free coasters :) Love this place!

The best hot chocolate I've ever had! Really cute spot to hang out with very friendly staff. I will…read morebe back the next time I'm in town.

Staff was so sweet, and helpful with the menu! The coffee shop is inside a store, super adorable…read more Has bags of fresh coffee beans, homemade bars and bagels, coffee drinks, smoothies. I got a maple bourbon late- chefs kiss! Will be back.

Awesome little coffee shop. Great alternative milk choices. And got a punch card for 10th drink freeread more

Fork & Knife is my favorite breakfast spot in Manitowoc. I've been going there for YEARS and it's…read morealways a great time. I especially love the pancakes.

We wanted to go somewhere else for breakfast. And we haven't been here in a long time, so we gave…read moreit a shot for breakfast. We got seated immediately, ordered, wow the food came fast. Now when I say that, most food gets sent back. But this food was cooked to order, and cooked perfectly. I had the eggs Benedict, and my mom had a ham skillet. Both were delicious! We look forward to coming back, especially back to a large , clean, open, establishment like this. Nice job!

Got the blueberry matcha iced latte. Staff were super nice, lotta ambient light and plenty of…read moreseating with outlets to plug in your charger. I'd come back next time I'm in Manitowoc! Reminds me of the cafes in LA!

Tasty coffee , Friendly staff & great atmosphere to sit and relax with a good book or friends.read more

It all started with my wife calling and asking if they took reservations......Gina answered the…read morephone and was both helpful and pleasant. When we arrived for dinner, the parking in front was packed..... That's a good sign. The restaurant occupies a very large footprint, actually it's quite enormously. Seating choices are reminiscent of Goldilocks and the three Bears...... Tables for large groups, smaller tables and even booths that we found were just right. Outside seating is offered too. The booth offered a view of the many large screen televisions and of the brewing vats that were clearly labeled. My lovely bride wasn't sure which brew to try and Gina said "I'll bring you a sample".....it was their Cool City Light Lager...that was outstanding. For myself I ordered a traditional Wisconsin, Brandy Old Fashioned Sweet that was excellent too. It now was time for food choices and there were many choices. We choose Loaded Nachos, with a Cool City twist. Nacho chips with beer cheese, pico, chives, avocado, and bell pepper crème. A very unique combination that was great and kudos for originality. For dinner my wife ordered the Slider Burger Flight, three mini burgers with unique toppings (I could list them, however it would be better if you used the link to the business) Suffice it to say the mini burgers were the most generously sized and a take home box was needed. For myself it was the Cedar Planked Salmon that came with fries, slaw, tartar sauce and the best buttered rye bread. The food, service and selection.... all were outstanding! Gina showed such pride in her restaurant and went above and beyond to create a wonderful dinner experience. I highly recommend dining at Cool City Brewing Company.

Always awesome, unique food choices! Just got Salmon on board, side of Mac and cheese , hubby got…read morethe chicken fingers dinner delivered via TOAST! Amazingly good. Zero complaints since their opening!!! Well, ok, just one. Sooooo many customers one night sadly ended our visit. NOT their fault, just their popularity!!! They also have some clothing, and other things on the side for sale that I've bought! Softest hoodie ever! No exaggeration! Cool environment, bar (big beer manufacturing) and their tables! Additionally, staff are SO SO SO nice! Since COVID, some folks are afraid of working at Pubs & restaurants so I'm guessing , 90% of them are short staffed. Don't hold it against ANY pubs and restaurants, be patient. Bartending put me through college and now? No tax on tips, wow See my photos!