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The best coffee, matcha & coworking in Milwaukee

A locals' map of Milwaukee — hand-vetted coffee shops, matcha bars and coworking spaces, with the details you actually need: wifi, outlets, noise level, day-pass pricing and signature drinks.

Coffee in Milwaukee 23 spots

  • Colectivo Coffee — Lakefront

    Downtown
    1701 N Lincoln Memorial Dr, Milwaukee, WI 53202

    Flagship lakefront cafe inside the historic flushing station. Big windows on Lake Michigan.

    • Wifi: ●●●●●
    • Outlets: abundant
    • Noise: moderate
    • Laptop policy: welcome
    • Best for: deep work, 1:1 coffee chat
    • Hours: 6:30a–9p daily
    • Roaster: Colectivo
    • Oat milk: yes
    • Matcha: yes

  • Colectivo Coffee — Prospect

    East Side
    2211 N Prospect Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53202

    East Side neighborhood cafe with a big patio and reliable wifi.

    • Wifi: ●●●●●
    • Outlets: abundant
    • Noise: moderate
    • Laptop policy: welcome
    • Best for: deep work
    • Hours: 6:30a–9p daily
    • Roaster: Colectivo
    • Oat milk: yes
    • Matcha: yes

  • Colectivo Coffee — Humboldt

    Brewer's Hill
    2999 N Humboldt Blvd, Milwaukee, WI 53212

    Brewer's Hill / Riverwest-edge Colectivo on Humboldt. Patio is a summer hang.

    • Wifi: ●●●●●
    • Outlets: abundant
    • Noise: moderate
    • Laptop policy: welcome
    • Hours: 6:30a–9p daily
    • Roaster: Colectivo
    • Oat milk: yes
    • Matcha: yes

  • Stone Creek Coffee — Factory Store

    Downtown
    422 N 5th St, Milwaukee, WI 53203

    Roastery + cafe with cupping room, reliable wifi, and a steady morning crowd.

    • Wifi: ●●●●●
    • Outlets: abundant
    • Noise: moderate
    • Laptop policy: welcome
    • Best for: deep work, 1:1 coffee chat
    • Hours: 6a–6p daily
    • Roaster: Stone Creek
    • Oat milk: yes
    • Matcha: yes

  • Stone Creek Coffee — Plaza East

    East Town
    330 E Kilbourn Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53202

    Compact East Town espresso bar tucked into Plaza East. Quick fix between meetings.

    • Wifi: ●●●●○
    • Outlets: some
    • Noise: moderate
    • Laptop policy: limited
    • Hours: 6:30a–4p weekdays
    • Roaster: Stone Creek
    • Oat milk: yes

  • Stone Creek Coffee — Bay View

    Bay View
    2266 S Kinnickinnic Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53207

    Bay View neighborhood Stone Creek. Quieter mornings, espresso flights.

    • Wifi: ●●●●○
    • Outlets: some
    • Noise: quiet
    • Laptop policy: welcome
    • Best for: deep work
    • Hours: 6:30a–6p daily
    • Roaster: Stone Creek
    • Oat milk: yes
    • Matcha: yes

  • Anodyne Coffee — Walker's Point

    Walker's Point
    224 W Bruce St, Milwaukee, WI 53204

    Local roastery in a converted shoe factory. Live music nights, big work tables.

    • Wifi: ●●●●●
    • Outlets: abundant
    • Noise: moderate
    • Laptop policy: welcome
    • Best for: deep work, 1:1 coffee chat
    • Hours: 6:30a–6p daily
    • Roaster: Anodyne
    • Oat milk: yes

  • Anodyne Coffee — Bay View

    Bay View
    2920 S Kinnickinnic Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53207

    Bay View Anodyne. Bright corner cafe, friendly to laptops.

    • Wifi: ●●●●●
    • Outlets: abundant
    • Noise: moderate
    • Laptop policy: welcome
    • Hours: 6:30a–6p daily
    • Roaster: Anodyne
    • Oat milk: yes
    • Matcha: yes

  • Anodyne Coffee — Public Market

    Third Ward
    400 N Water St, Milwaukee, WI 53202

    Public Market Anodyne kiosk. Quick espresso fix.

    • Wifi: ●●●○○
    • Outlets: scarce
    • Noise: lively
    • Laptop policy: limited
    • Hours: 9a–7p daily
    • Roaster: Anodyne

  • Valentine Coffee — Vliet

    Washington Heights
    5918 W Vliet St, Milwaukee, WI 53208

    Vliet St roastery cafe at 60th. Pour-overs and a steady deep-work crowd.

    • Wifi: ●●●●●
    • Outlets: abundant
    • Noise: quiet
    • Laptop policy: welcome
    • Best for: deep work
    • Hours: 7a–6p daily
    • Roaster: Valentine
    • Oat milk: yes
    • Matcha: yes

  • Valentine Coffee — Bay View

    Bay View
    2107 S Kinnickinnic Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53207

    KK corridor Valentine outpost. Calm vibe, espresso-forward menu.

    • Wifi: ●●●●●
    • Outlets: abundant
    • Noise: quiet
    • Laptop policy: welcome
    • Hours: 7a–5p daily
    • Roaster: Valentine
    • Oat milk: yes

  • Rochambo Coffee & Tea House

    East Side
    1317 E Brady St, Milwaukee, WI 53202

    Brady St late-night staple — works for deep evening sessions and study groups.

    • Wifi: ●●●●○
    • Outlets: some
    • Noise: moderate
    • Laptop policy: welcome
    • Best for: deep work, after-hours
    • Hours: 7a–11p daily
    • Oat milk: yes
    • Matcha: yes

  • Pilcrow Coffee

    Brewer's Hill
    2024 N Dr Martin Luther King Jr Dr, Milwaukee, WI 53212

    Brewer's Hill specialty cafe with rotating roasters and a quiet back room.

    • Wifi: ●●●●●
    • Outlets: abundant
    • Noise: quiet
    • Laptop policy: welcome
    • Best for: deep work, 1:1 coffee chat
    • Hours: 7a–4p daily
    • Oat milk: yes
    • Matcha: yes

  • Fiddleheads Coffee — Port Washington

    Glendale
    5530 N Port Washington Rd, Glendale, WI 53217

    Local Wisconsin roaster. Spacious cafe with strong drip and pastries.

    • Wifi: ●●●●●
    • Outlets: abundant
    • Noise: moderate
    • Laptop policy: welcome
    • Hours: 6a–7p daily
    • Roaster: Fiddleheads
    • Oat milk: yes
    • Matcha: yes

  • Vennture Brew Co.

    Washington Heights
    5519 W North Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53208

    Coffee roaster + craft brewery hybrid. Espresso AM, beer PM.

    • Wifi: ●●●●○
    • Outlets: some
    • Noise: moderate
    • Laptop policy: welcome
    • Best for: 1:1 coffee chat, after-hours
    • Hours: 7a–10p daily
    • Roaster: Vennture
    • Oat milk: yes

  • Hawthorne Coffee Roasters

    Wauwatosa
    7150 W State St, Wauwatosa, WI 53213

    Tosa specialty roaster. Light-roast pour-overs and a calm room.

    • Wifi: ●●●●○
    • Outlets: some
    • Noise: quiet
    • Laptop policy: welcome
    • Best for: deep work
    • Hours: 7a–4p daily
    • Roaster: Hawthorne
    • Oat milk: yes

  • Discourse Coffee — The Avenue

    Downtown
    275 W Wisconsin Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53203

    Theatrical, cocktail-style coffee bar in The Avenue food hall.

    • Wifi: ●●●●○
    • Outlets: some
    • Noise: lively
    • Laptop policy: limited
    • Hours: 10a–8p daily
    • Signature: Layered specialty drinks
    • Oat milk: yes

  • Cafe Hollander — Downer Avenue

    East Side
    2608 N Downer Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53211

    Belgian-style cafe on Downer. Big breakfast crowd, reliable wifi.

    • Wifi: ●●●●○
    • Outlets: some
    • Noise: moderate
    • Laptop policy: welcome
    • Hours: 7a–10p daily

  • Bel Air Cafe

    East Side
    1962 N Farwell Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53202

    Quiet North Ave / Farwell cafe. Pour-overs, pastries, no-nonsense wifi.

    • Wifi: ●●●●●
    • Outlets: abundant
    • Noise: quiet
    • Laptop policy: welcome
    • Best for: deep work
    • Hours: 7a–5p daily
    • Oat milk: yes

  • Sherman Phoenix Cafe

    Sherman Park
    3536 W Fond du Lac Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53216

    Black-owned cafe inside the Sherman Phoenix marketplace.

    • Wifi: ●●●●○
    • Outlets: some
    • Noise: moderate
    • Laptop policy: welcome
    • Hours: 8a–6p daily
    • Oat milk: yes

  • Kickapoo Coffee — Public Market

    Third Ward
    400 N Water St, Milwaukee, WI 53202

    Counter inside the Milwaukee Public Market. Great espresso between errands.

    • Wifi: ●●●○○
    • Outlets: scarce
    • Noise: lively
    • Laptop policy: limited
    • Hours: 9a–7p daily
    • Roaster: Kickapoo
    • Oat milk: yes

  • Pop Cafe

    Bay View
    2474 S Kinnickinnic Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53207

    Family-friendly Bay View cafe with playspace and a strong coffee menu.

    • Wifi: ●●●●○
    • Outlets: some
    • Noise: moderate
    • Laptop policy: welcome
    • Hours: 7a–4p daily
    • Oat milk: yes

  • Brewing Grounds for Change

    Shorewood
    4360 N Oakland Ave, Shorewood, WI 53211

    Shorewood neighborhood cafe. Consistent and quiet.

    • Wifi: ●●●●○
    • Outlets: some
    • Noise: quiet
    • Laptop policy: welcome
    • Best for: deep work
    • Hours: 6a–6p daily
    • Oat milk: yes

Matcha in Milwaukee 3 spots

  • Cafe Corazon — Riverwest

    Riverwest
    3129 N Bremen St, Milwaukee, WI 53212

    Riverwest Mexican cafe with a strong matcha latte option.

    • Oat milk: yes
    • Matcha: yes

  • Lush Popcorn & Coffee

    East Town
    224 E Mason St, Milwaukee, WI 53202

    Specialty drinks counter with whisked matcha and cold brew.

    • Oat milk: yes
    • Matcha: yes

  • Gooseberries Fresh Food Market — Cafe

    Brookfield
    13950 W Greenfield Ave, Brookfield, WI 53005

    Cafe inside a co-op with house matcha lattes.

    • Oat milk: yes
    • Matcha: yes

Coworking in Milwaukee 6 spots

  • Ward4

    Third Ward
    342 N Water St, Milwaukee, WI 53202

    Third Ward boutique coworking space.

    • Wifi: ●●●●●
    • Outlets: abundant
    • Noise: moderate
    • Laptop policy: welcome
    • Day pass: $30/day
    • Membership: $250/mo
    • Phone booths: yes
    • Meeting rooms: yes
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  • Cream City Labs (Northwestern Mutual)

    Downtown
    777 E Wisconsin Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53202

    Northwestern Mutual's downtown innovation lab. Member events + meeting rooms.

    • Wifi: ●●●●●
    • Outlets: abundant
    • Noise: moderate
    • Laptop policy: welcome
    • Membership: Invite/program-based
    • Phone booths: yes
    • Meeting rooms: yes

  • Industrious — 833 East

    Downtown
    833 E Michigan St, Milwaukee, WI 53202

    Class-A coworking floor in 833 East with skyline views.

    • Wifi: ●●●●●
    • Outlets: abundant
    • Noise: quiet
    • Laptop policy: welcome
    • Day pass: $50/day
    • Membership: $450/mo
    • Phone booths: yes
    • Meeting rooms: yes

  • Hudson Business Lounge — Third Ward

    Third Ward
    310 E Buffalo St, Milwaukee, WI 53202

    Drop-in business lounge with private offices and a bright cafe area.

    • Wifi: ●●●●●
    • Outlets: abundant
    • Noise: quiet
    • Laptop policy: welcome
    • Day pass: $25/day
    • Membership: $200/mo
    • Phone booths: yes
    • Meeting rooms: yes

  • Milwaukee Public Library — Central Branch

    Downtown
    814 W Wisconsin Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53233

    Historic Central Library with quiet study rooms and free wifi.

    • Wifi: ●●●●●
    • Outlets: abundant
    • Noise: quiet
    • Laptop policy: welcome
    • Best for: deep work, study
    • Hours: Mon–Sat (varies)
    • Meeting rooms: yes

  • Bay View Library

    Bay View
    2566 S Kinnickinnic Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53207

    Neighborhood branch with quiet seating and reliable wifi.

    • Wifi: ●●●●○
    • Outlets: abundant
    • Noise: quiet
    • Laptop policy: welcome
    • Best for: deep work, study

Frequently asked: coffee, matcha & coworking in Milwaukee

Where's the best coffee in Milwaukee?
Locals on Manifest call out Colectivo Coffee — Lakefront, Colectivo Coffee — Prospect, Colectivo Coffee — Humboldt as the top coffee picks in Milwaukee. Each one is hand-vetted with notes on neighborhood, vibe, and what to order.
Where's the best matcha in Milwaukee?
Locals on Manifest call out Cafe Corazon — Riverwest, Lush Popcorn & Coffee, Gooseberries Fresh Food Market — Cafe as the top matcha picks in Milwaukee. Each one is hand-vetted with notes on neighborhood, vibe, and what to order.
Where's the best coworking in Milwaukee?
Locals on Manifest call out Ward4, Cream City Labs (Northwestern Mutual), Industrious — 833 East as the top coworking picks in Milwaukee. Each one is hand-vetted with notes on neighborhood, vibe, and what to order.