The Roots Coffeebar & Cafe is a great spot in Oconomowoc! They've got great coffee drinks and a…read moregood number of options for vegetarians with plenty of seating in a funky, unique coffeehouse-style atmosphere. The vegetarian quiche available when I was there was pepper-jack...awfully tasty and a good-sized slice too. You order at the counter and find a table. We were there with about 6 people and, although it was fairly busy, it didn't take long (on a late Wednesday morning) for us to find a place for all of us. They've got couches and comfy chairs, as well as regular tables and chairs for a more traditional dining experience. We dug the atmosphere and overall local vibe of the place. They're coffees and things that go in the coffees (milks and honey) are locally sourced, so a good amount of thought goes into what goes into what they're serving you. We'd definitely go again!

First time here, came with friends on a Sunday for lunch. It's located right across from Lake…read moreFowler, so you can choose to dine inside or take your order to-go and sit at one of the lakeside tables. Inside, there are numerous seating areas for different-sized groups, spread across several "rooms" that give you a sense of privacy. Large front windows let in plenty of natural light, making the space feel open and bright. We arrived right around noon, just as the lunch crowd was filling in. There was a short line that moved quickly. Service was friendly and helpful while we placed our order. We decided on the Brie Salad and the Avocado Toast, along with a Lemonade and a London Fog Tea Latte. I gave them my special instructions for the latte (a little lavender, a little vanilla, extra foam, in a mug), and they were happy to make it exactly as requested. Orders come with a number, and the staff delivers your food right to your table. The wait was short before our food arrived, and the entire meal was excellent. My Avocado Toast was a treat -- layered with toast, cream cheese (yes, cream cheese!), avocado, and feta on top. It was so good as is, but next time I'll ask if they can add a poached egg on top -- that would make it even more amazing. A great first-time experience here. I'd definitely come back for breakfast (or maybe try another lunch).

I recently met up with a friend here. I ordered green tea and banana bread. The tea was good and…read morethe banana bread was moist and delicious! It looks like all of their bakery items are made by scratch. My friend ordered the oatmeal and was pleased. Whelan's offers a comfortable atmosphere with ample seating. Definitely check this place out for a cup of coffee and a bite to eat.

First time here. Came with a friend for lunch. The place is cute, with small-town charm. It's a…read morewelcoming storefront on a street packed with other restaurants and small businesses. Lots of room inside: seating in the front on the lower level, more seating up a short set of stairs (where they have board games like chess and checkers), and another room in the back that can be reserved for groups (not sure if there's a cost). We arrived a little after noon. There were a few other people there. We waited a little while to place our order. The cashier/barista apologized several times as they were preparing other people's orders. Once it was our turn, we got a warm greeting and plenty of help with our menu questions. Lots of nice choices for beverages and sandwiches. We ended up with a couple of chai drinks (one hot, one cold), a grilled cheese sandwich, and a chicken salad croissant. Then we waited... and waited... and waited some more. It took quite a while to get the drinks and the croissant sandwich. Then it took another long while to get the grilled cheese. At one point I asked if they were still working on it (it had been so long that I thought they might have forgotten). They apologized again and explained that the griddle they were using (a panini press) just takes forever. We weren't in a hurry, but I noticed some other customers who were visibly upset. The Chai Latte was excellent, as was the Harvest Chai (an ice cream drink). The Chicken Salad Croissant was also very good -- fresh, with a good amount of chicken and not too much mayonnaise. Nice, crispy textures. The Grilled Cheese was good, but the bread wasn't very "grilled" (maybe a limitation of the panini press?). We didn't get dessert, but they offered a few small samples of the Chocolate Shoppe ice cream -- very tasty. Lots to like about this place, but the wait times were way too long. :(

The food has been soooooooo good every time we dine here! Their prices are low for HIGH quality…read morefood! Yesterday we had the BEST pancakes we've ever had. 2 huge, plate sized super fluffy pancakes, 2 fluffy French Toast slices with asked for extra powdered sugar, 1 Grilled Cheese lightly toasted sandwich with sliced tomato added inside which comes with their homemade chips, a basket of French fries and a homemade Blueberry muffin so filled w/blueberries that the entire muffin WAS blue. The cook & staff are GREAT..special requests are NOT a problem at all to them. Our food was brought to our table after ordering at the counter. We sat at a table where you could see the lake at the end of a walkway. Daily & monthly specials, burgers,sandwiches,wraps,salads,yummy pastries,sides,self serve free refill coffee/tea stations w/flavors all at (we feel) SUPER low prices for the huge portions you receive! LOVELY dining experience EVERY time!!!!!

The food was decent but there was just one thing different about this place. It's connected to a…read morenursing home. The staff were nice of course but being among the elderly people was a little scary. All in all it was a cute and homely place just not what we were expecting.

Stopped here on a Saturday morning and our toddler loved the open space in the coffee shop and the…read morekids play area with various toys and a large spiral slide. Staff was very friendly and service was quick. I tried the fall breakfast sandwich special and it was delicious. The vanilla bean latte was great and not too sweet. Highly recommend with or without kids

Interesting setup for a local coffee shop. It shares a lobby area with a church, which probably…read moremakes it convenient to attendees, though it reminded me more of a common area in a college. They are at the other end of a strip mall from a Piggly Wiggly and they have a drive thru, so I suspect that a lot of people just use that instead of coming inside. I just had the s'mores coffee, which was good, and I hung out for awhile. It was midday on a Sunday, so it wasn't particularly busy. Just from the size of the area, it's not super cozy, but it seemed like an okay place to stop by for a few minutes

Always delicious coffees and excellent service! Also, very kind, generous donation to the Oasis…read moreProject, a local nonprofit providing free professional tutoring and support for students in ten area schools!

We visited on a Saturday morning and it was packed (as was the line at Bruegger's next door)…read more Overall, a cute shop with both your basic drink options and interesting seasonal drinks. Somewhat of a smaller seating area but filled with lots of charm including the merch and smaller items for sale. We didn't try any pastries but they looked delish! I also love that you get a 5.25 discount on a drink the same day that you purchase a bag of beans!

First time here. Came with a friend to check it out. It was early morning (8 a.m.), and it was…read morequiet with a few other people there. It's an interesting place, but hard to put into a specific category. It offers hot beverages, breakfast sandwiches, bagels, oatmeal, etc. -- and then they also have ice cream. When I walked in, I was a bit unsure about the layout and seating. In the first area, there are a couple of tables. There are lots of things going on in this space, and it feels a bit cramped and chaotic. The order counter is here, along with a small kitchen. Beyond this space, you'll find a much larger seating area with tables for different-sized groups. I'm not a design expert, but this area also felt a bit chaotic. I didn't sense any overarching design. For me, it didn't have the relaxing, chill vibe I look for in a coffee shop or café. Got a super friendly greeting and service. Ordered a couple of tea lattes -- one Chai, and the other a London Fog (little lavender, little vanilla, extra foam). Both were made in mugs, served at the right temperature, with great flavor. Got a couple of the scones, and those were just "okay." They were dry (which a scone should be), but they leaned more muffin-like than shortbread-like. Overall, the visit was a mixed bag -- not bad, but not a place I'm likely to return to.

Great coffee and drinks! We will be back for ice cream. The staff was very friendly and I…read morerecommend the croissant sandwich

I had some time to kill while waiting to pick up someone, I was in town visiting from CA and…read morethought, I really need caffeine. Yelped a few places that were close to where I was and this one popped up. Super cute little place, I could have purchased way too much. They have lots of fresh coffee, beans and espresso beans and honey and all sorts of goodies, so I check out the menu and immediately focus in on the Montecristo. I haven't had one in quite a while so I thought you know what, why not, I'll take the Montecristo and I'll also try a piece of coffee cake sitting in the display case amongst lots of goodies and a large dirty chai tea. Dirty Chai came with 4 shots of espresso, which is exactly what I needed. It came relatively fast along with a warm coffee cake. Chai tea wasn't your classic chai with cardamom and all the other spices and herbs in it but it was pretty good. It was strong and hot, it was cold out and it hit the spot. Coffee cake was absolutely amazing, super moist and buttery cinnamon crumb was nice and thick, this was on point and I loved it. Sandwich took a bit of time, actually thought they forgot about it. But it finally made its way to my table. OK . . . so I have never seen a Monte Cristo sandwich prepared like this one, I'm use to it having Mayo, Dijon Mustard, red current or raspberry jam and dusted with powdered sugar. As you can see from the photo, it wasn't "dolled up" nor pretty and it was served with a side of maple syrup. I have to admit, I was taken aback, but put a lil maple syrup on top and sliced into it, huh ok well that's not bad, a lil different, but very tasty. Instead of Mayo/Mustard I think it was Cream Cheese? Bread was a lightly dipped French Toast this is where the Maple Syrup came into play. I had a few bites, but took it to go. Came back at it the next day after heating it up in the microwave, again just a drizzle of maple syrup and finally decided, wow this is actually pretty darn good. My ONLY suggestion, the inside needed to be hotter so the cheese would be melted and gooey however, I understand that probably would be harder to achieve with the cream cheese. Overall pleasantly surprised, nice job.

Love that they serve Collectivo coffee! And the Cinnamon muffin was delightful. There were a ton…read moreof people there, so a bit of a wait. But I'm guessing the Halloween Parade was the reason!! Can't say that this is place I'd go to sip and study- but I will stop and grab coffee to go!

Solid Breve Latte. Barista even weighed out the grams of espresso per shot. Very technical…read moretechnique for a coffee shop Located in a gas station off of the interstate. Moose Cafe Coffee Bar is located in the Concord General Store which is also a Mobile Gas Station. So it can be a bit tricky to locate. Also the 12 and 16 ounce lattes both come with 2 shots... so you probably want to add at least one additional shot. Anyway - glad I stopped by this funky little joint on the way back to Madison.

Anodyne coffee is served. We had a good latte, mocha and regular cup of coffee. It's a gas…read morestation but the coffee was good and the staff friendly. A petting zoo was outside too!