Early Sunday morning, we three friends stopped in for a coffee and treat. It was not busy when we came in, with a few tables being used. That changed as we finished our treats. The mocha coffee is really done well! I enjoy a chocolatey flavor and I chose dark chocolate and no whipped cream, and added a blueberry muffin, and I thoroughly enjoyed it all. The seating area is eclectic and comfortable with mismatched tables and chairs. We loved the half-round for our conversation. The pricing is appropriate. A nice touch is the family restroom. Lots of room for ADA use as well as family use. The Steaming Cup is fun and tasty. I have nothing bad to say at all. read more

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Best oatmeal around! Love their breakfast and coffee... Relax- there is plenty of seating.... Don't forget they have another seating area in the back- down the hall. The quiche is outstanding as well. Even if there is a line- service is quick and friendly. read more

Used to love this place. You could always count on a well made hot beverage. Unfortunately, that has not been my recent experience. The lattes now are pretty much warm milk poured into a mug of espresso. So very disappointing. Did reach out to the owner and let them know. Hopefully things will improve and return back to their high standards. read more

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Beautiful old corner building. Relaxed coffee shop vibe. Ordered a mocha with oat milk, light on the chocolate; and it came just right. My wife ordered a latte with oat milk, honey and cinnamon and it was also very good. We also split a scone that was soft but tasty. Nice place to drop in for a custom coffee and baked treat. read more

The Steaming Cup - Beautiful old corner building with great architecture - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Waukesha, Wisconsin

The service here is always horrible. I don't know if the owner just hates everyone or what but it's reflected in how she acts and also is spread to the other workers. I've never felt welcome in here, and god forbid you ask a question. They'll treat you even worse than they already do. Save your money and spend it at a coffee shop that actually has nice people who care--like Cafe de Arts or even any old Starbucks. read more

Went here for lunch with another couple. We were lucky to find two open rectangular shaped tables next to each other. Most of the tables in the restaurant are small circular tablets with seating for two. Two of us ate Cuban sandwiches. They were generous in size and tasted very good, although not as delicious as the Cuban sandwiches served in Florida. Our sandwich had muenster and provolone cheese instead of the traditional swiss cheese. My wife had a grilled cheese sandwich (no bacon). She said it tasted as good as the ones sold by the nearby food trucks, although it cost a lot more. Her friend had a Cranberry Bog sandwich. She was frustrated with it because it started to fall apart with her first bite. She said she would not order it again because it was too messy. Be aware that the cost of a sandwich does not include any side. There is an extra charge for potato chips or potato salad. There is a 3% fee if you use a credit card. read more

I used to come here allll the time. Great sandwiches and I love the pumpkin bar here. The iced coffees and smoothies are pretty good, and I really appreciate the decorations in here and the cute location. The service has always been consistently good. Hope to come back soon. read more

Stopped by The Steaming Cup for coffee and breakfast on a recent Saturday morning. It's a super cute spot and the environment is pitch perfect and exactly what I love in a coffee shop (warm, welcoming, and a little quirky). The service was also lovely. I ordered one of their seasonal, specialty lattes. The espresso was a bit bitter and the latte it was not mixed so all of the flavoring was on the bottom (the same with my dining companion). We were both confused as it tasted like a plain latte until the last few sips which were sickly sweet. So, my recommendation would be if it tastes a bit off, maybe give it a stir. Would likely have changed the entire experience for us! The egg and cheese breakfast sandwich I got was a solid ok. It had lots of tomatoes and mayo--neither of which I'm a big fan of on a breakfast sandwich. Maybe we ordered a bit wrong? Will have to try again next time we're in the area. read more

The Steaming Cup - Egg and cheese breakfast sandwich - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Waukesha, Wisconsin

I was very pleased with the service and options. I had a lavender cappuccino which was quite good. I also tried the espresso love cake. That was also very good. I make a version of this cake. It's a moist chocolate cake baked around a cheese cake filling and this one was covered with a fudge. It was excellent. This place is hopping even in the middle of the day. We sat in the main dining area, but there is a back seating area and outdoor seating as well. It's a very cute coffee shop. There is so much more here that I want to try so next time I'm in town I'll have to go back. read more

The Steaming Cup - Menu - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Waukesha, Wisconsin

Easy parking, great vibe, fantastic coffee. Our favorite place to stop for coffee when in Waukesha. If I lived here I would come here for breakfast, lunch, and coffee regularly. In addition to friendly service the shop is beautifully decorated. read more

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Charming, quaint little coffee shop in the heart of historic downtown Waukesha. Beautiful old sone building with walls decorated with all types of uplifting plaques, including my favorite "Today is like coffee. It will be as good as you make it." Well, they make coffee great here, so it is a great start to the day. This is a place to savor, stay awhile. If you desire ultra fast coffee, go elsewhere. If you want care and perfection, it is here. read more

This is a super cute establishment with a wide range of lunch and breakfast options to satisfy all types of tastes and diets. We ordered a grilled chicken ceasar wrap which exceeded our expectations. Everything was super fresh and tasty, while also light yet comforting. The service was quick and everyone was super friendly. The chips as a side were delicious and very generous in serving size. read more

I've been to The Steaming Cup close to a dozen times at this point, and my experiences there have varied wildly. The baristas are always friendly, but there isn't much consistency in the food or the beverages. I typically go for an iced chai latte with almond milk and a pastry. The past two times I've visited, I ordered the blueberry coffee cake. The first time I tried it, the cake was moist and fluffy and there were tons of blueberries inside. It also had a nice lemon flavor to it. Today, I ordered the blueberry coffee cake again and it was nothing like the last one. The cake was dry and crumbly, there weren't many blueberries, and the edges (presumably where the coffee cake was removed from the pan it was baked in) were oddly greasy. Whenever I order a chai latte, it's usually pretty sweet. But sometimes, like today, it tastes almost bitter - despite me consistently ordering the vanilla flavor. Sometimes the chai is blended beautifully and you get a smooth taste. But other times, it's not blended well at all and you get a weird silt that settles at the bottom (see photo). It's also a bit disappointing that The Steaming Cup doesn't have reusable plates or utensils. All of the bakery items come packaged in a plastic clam shell container or a plastic/cellophane bag. Because of this, they never offer to heat up your pastry. In this respect, I wish they were more similar to places like Mama D's where they put your pastry on a reusable ceramic plate to heat up along with a metal fork. The Steaming Cup also doesn't have reusable water cups. The shop itself is absolutely beautiful. The decor is perfectly kitschy and cozy. There is plenty of seating both in the front and back rooms and outside along the sidewalk. Even during peak hours, it shouldn't be that difficult to find somewhere to sit. Because The Steaming Cup is located downtown, parking can be pretty hit or miss, depending on the day. If you can't find parking on the street, I'd check out the Clinton Street lot and the lot next to Associated Bank. read more

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Quaint little shop at a little town. They have good coffee and simple breakfast (actually healthy options). The vibe is good too. read more

The Steaming Cup - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Waukesha, Wisconsin

First time coming here. Definitely loved how quick and great the service was. Real liked the atmosphere inside this place, lots of pretty cool signs hanging around. Our food was very tasty and done right. Definitely will be back. read more

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I hate being asked to tip for counter service when you buss your own table. Sandwich selections were good and were tasty, grapes were brown & squishy. Atmosphere and seating was fun. read more

Top tier Mochas out here at this joint. I go here every other day for coffee. Go ahead and go here for the best in the Sha

Great coffee and atmosphere for chatting with friends or studying. The back room is exceptionally cozy. The baristas have good ideas if you're wanting some unique taste or simply a good cup of Joe. Their suggestions have never Steered me wrong. Each visit is exactly what we're looking for. read more

This has amazing atmosphere and amazing decor. The chicken Caesar salad wrap is a 10 out of 10. And so is there eggnog latte!! Service is always fast! read more

Take it or leave it kind of place I wouldn't choose to back to. Baked goods did not seem very good overall. I had the cinnamon bun which was very mediocre. My breakfast sandwich was fine. My latte did not taste good. Service was fast and friendly. Place was very busy in a Saturday morning. Interior decor and seating was good. Bathroom toilet did not flush and bathroom was not as clean as I would have liked. read more

Great coffee! The service was great! The Ambiance was great. I like how they had some outdoor seating and some indoors ones. It's located in beautiful Waukesha, Wisconsin. read more

Stopped in during lunch hour for a drink and a snack. Great service from new & experienced staff. The cranberry cream cheese on telera bread (like ciabatta) & honey latte (with local honey) were both delicious. It was a perfect day to sit inside or outside with options available for either. read more

We have been coming to Steaming Cup occasionally for 15 years. It has a nice coffee shop atmosphere. We usually order the beet salad, and today it was as good as ever. We also got the mozzarella wraps, which were also terrific. Today, unlike in the past, we were called to get our food rather than having the food brought to us. I like that change because now I don't have to tip. I always tip 20% or more for full service, and I don't tip at all if I have to go to the counter to order, pick up my own food, and bus my own dishes. When the food was brought out to us, I was never sure if I should tip or not. As of today it is no longer a question and for that I am grateful. read more

Cute place! Met a friend for coffee, plenty of seating. Staff were friendly and the coffee was delish. We also got scones - friend got the brown sugar and I tried the flea and olive. Unique combination but I wasn't a fan. Way too salty. (I LOVE feta and olives normally,) Overall recommend! read more

I had a hot chocolate which was very good. Very cute place. My only complaint is that there were many people on tablets/laptops taking up table space. On a Wednesday afternoon! The place was full because of this. read more

Not impressed. Food was average. Soup is bland and not hot. For 6$ a bowl we expect it to be worth that... and we've had canned soup that tastes better! Expecting a tip while the customer has to pick up their drinks and food and clean up after themselves is unacceptable. Too many other coffee and sandwich ships nearby so we will look forward to trying other places before coming back here. read more

The Steaming Cup - Soup - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Waukesha, Wisconsin

It is usually a very pleasant visit to the steaming cup, and I do appreciate that it gets crowded. But blaming your customer for their food being taken by another patron is not the way to go. Of course, due to COVID, we chose to use the outside seating and use the online app; It didn't hurt that it was super nice outside. As you will see from the picture, it says we will bring your order to your table upon making an order. After more than 40 minutes we went in to check the order and the lady at the front said that she did not have the order and it must have been taken by someone when they called out our name.....Called out our name? You were supposed to deliver it to us, instead, the cashier said that when it gets crowded they call out the name. Does that make sense? Your customer is outside and the sticker clearly said we will deliver. We are not unreasonable people, all you had to say is, we messed up and will fix it ASAP. I am giving 2 stars, because, on other occasions, the service was good. read more

The Steaming Cup - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Waukesha, Wisconsin

I have been coming to Steaming Cup for 15+ years and it's one of my favorite spots in Waukesha. My go-to breakfast order is always the steel cut oatmeal and the Minnesota Mud flavored coffee. Great atmosphere to play games or catch up with an old friend. Love that they have a Carroll discount. Always a great spot for lunch, too! read more

The Steaming Cup - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Waukesha, Wisconsin

Southwest salad is amazing (with chicken added) great with or without protein. Amazing looking desserts and coffee drinks as well as sandwiches, soups and other salads. Order at the counter then listen to be called. Cute and funky decor as well as outdoor seating read more

The Steaming Cup is a cute little corner coffee shop. The vintage vibe felt cozy. The artwork, tin ceiling and chandelier created a nice spot to grab a cup of joe. The barista was pleasant. She was helpful and friendly. It seemed to take a wile for my latte but it was worth the wait. I enjoyed my Cinnsation Revolver! I ordered it iced with oat milk. Yum! Creamy smooth and several espresso shots gave me a happy little boost as I sipped it outside on the sidewalk cafe. Cute spot in a cute town! read more

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Stopped in this morning bc I needed some coffee. We ordered a strawberry shake, chocolate steamer, iced coffee and breakfast sandwich. The total was roughly $23. The sandwich was delicious and I would definitely get that again. The coffee wasn't my favorite. I'm a dunkin girl and stepped out of my comfort zone today. The coffee was a little strong for me. My little enjoyed her strawberry smoothie although I think it may have been made with syrup vs strawberries bc of how looked as it melted. read more

Oh Steaming Cup - You have been a local staple in Waukesha for so long and I'm so happy that you've stuck around. We stopped here while checking out wedding venders and I realized I hadn't been here in years. The decorations are eclectic as always. The menu is unique but also offers classics! Check out the offerings of downtown waukesha and don't forget to grab some treats and java while you're down there. read more

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This is a pretty popular option in Waukesha and it offers a nice variety of food and coffee drinks. The interior is full of quote signs and eclectic messages (including one that threatens to give your child coffee). The food offerings are a nice snack break as you're wandering downtown or if you are wrapping your farmers market visit. I'd have to head back and see what the additional seating looks like, but it doesn't seem like a great place to post up to work a bit in terms of comfort, but it has nice light and good coffee for a drop in. read more

Great place to study, grab a coffee, and eat a sandwich. Lots of window tables, which is a preference for me.

Cute place. Solid coffee and breakfast. Appreciate the local flair. had steel cut oats, Sammy and bakery.

After having received the wrong order for a third time now within the same year, I will probably skip getting lunch to go. It's a shame because some of their food is really good. read more

The Steaming Cup - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Waukesha, Wisconsin

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Really nice place I love the atmosphere and the coffee and food just delicious, I went yesterday and this dude with a long face not very welcoming like he was just there taking orders uninterested, killed the vibes, everyone else is just amazing except this dude, it was 7:00or 8:0@ am Other than that, love the place and food !!! read more

I already put a nice review on your site but if you wanna know this place is awesome. The food is out of this world and they feed you enough you walk out stuffed. read more

I've always liked this place, very cute, good people and enough seating where I don't need to worry about not finding room. Good coffee and now I discovered today that they're food is also amazing! Really enjoy working here :) read more

The Steaming Cup - a plate of cookies and a cup of coffee - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Waukesha, Wisconsin

We made a quick stop in DT Waukesha and were exploring the coffee shops. The Steaming Cup is a cute coffee shop that is located very well, has very friendly young staff & offers a large menu. We got a cold brew and a dirty chai. They were okay. I think it is a good option for either sitting down a bit and meeting people during the day (one of the local favorites I feel like), or just walking by in need of a grab n go. If you are picky about your coffee, this may not satisfy your needs. read more