Been to Lake Effect a number of times, and it's a consistently good spot. On this Saturday morning,…read morethey were super busy and the place was packed. We were a group of seven and were able to find a couple of tables to pull together. The staff have always been super nice and helpful. They make excellent tea lattes. I usually go with a London Fog, and they do a very nice job with it, even adding some latte art. If I could make one suggestion, it would be offering a 16 oz option. They currently have 12 oz mugs, and sometimes I'm just looking for a little more. A tiny issue. Thanks!

What a cute coffee shop! So many windows, greenery, and cozy decorations! This is definitely a spot…read moreI could hang out at for awhile. I just popped in for a to go coffee today but will definitely be back! Staff was super friendly and conversational! Amazing service- even though they were busy, my coffee was delicious and ready quickly! I had the butter pecan latte- so good!

A true gem tucked away in a residential area and just across the street and down from a couple of…read morever complimentary food establishments. The quality of the drinks and friendly service makes Station 06 a definite addition to the rotation.

Stopped by for a post dinner drink and to catch up. They definitely boast a lot of cocktail…read morecreations and take pride in their homemade ingredients. Their current winter "Port No 6" menu has drinks starting at $12 but you can tell they put a lot of care into each creation. We stopped by on a Wednesday before 6pm and they did offer $2 off tap beers so I got a zombie dust tulip for $5. Not bad! Staff are friendly but things may move a little slower due to the care they put into their cocktails. This is definitely reminiscent of island vibes. Wait for a good drink and relax at the bar or outer patio (which has heaters in the winter). Street parking is pretty easy to snag, even around dinner time.

I have been coming here for a while, so I honestly thought I wrote a review. It's on my Go To list…read morefor breakfast. The vibe is warm and friendly. I noticed that the folks in the neighborhood like to gather here and hang out. Love the community feeling! I have ordered a variety of dishes, but I have to say the chilaquiles are my favorite with carnitas. The pork is tender and juicy! Their coffee is decent, although I like mine a lot stronger. Overall, I've been happy with my experience and definitely plan on returning!

I guess I haven't been here in 3 or 4 years because I noticed the remodel, which the hostess told…read moreme happened 3 or 4 years ago. I've been several times then, plus my visit today. The food and service has always been good. Today, we ordered Chilaquiles with Carnitas added in a verde salsa, Corned Beef Hash, and sides of hashbrowns and 2 pancakes (instead of toast). The Chilaquiles were very good and the over easy eggs were perfect. The carnitas were tender and nicely seasoned. The housemade corned beef cubes were tender and the diced pan fried potatoes had a nice latin seasoning blend. I just wish the hash had diced bell peppers and onions. I also wish the poached eggs I asked for with the corned beef hash were cooked properly. I was expecting the type of poached eggs that are like small balloons waiting to be popped so the egg yolk oozes out over the corned beef hash. These poached eggs were over-cooked and looked un-appetizing, but tasted fine. The hashbrowns were perfect - crispy and tender and properly seasoned! The side of pancakes were fluffy and absorbed the syrup quickly. Overall a good visit. The food was mostly on point, except for the disappointing poached eggs and lack of onions and bell peppers often found in a hash. If I go back, I'll stay away from their benedicts (since poached eggs are not executed correctly, and corned beef hash, and instead stick with the Chilaquiles.

IG: diamante.lara.milwaukee…read more The food was fantastic and the ambiance was great. Seems to be a unique go to spot for me. Service was well. Watch the video attached.

Came back here for the pie! The crust was amazing, notes of brown sugar I was obsessed. The…read moreberries were premium and fresh, which garnished the pie beautifully. However for the berries inside, it would have been well appreciated if they were cut up to be bit sized. Based on the name it wasn't what I was expecting, but matched the description perfectly on the monthly handmade sign that caught my attention this month. Want to try the apple Carmel pie *next*

I LOVE THIS PLACE!!! Food is great, Service is WONDERFUL!!!! Every meal that I have had from MAD…read moreROOSTER was magnificent!!!! The ambiance is nice!

Omg both dishes were amazing. The hash was incredible and the bowl had such good flavor…read more Big portions.

A good addition to the neighborhood. A small, quiet coffee shop that can satisfy basically all your…read morenormal coffee needs. Opened and run by Marquette students who I think did a great job in using the space, designing the interior of the coffee shop and creating a lovely ambiance. Currently they only open on weekdays. They serve Stone Creek beans and Troubadour bakery for now. Not sure if they will go sourcing their coffee in the future when the business is more stable, but the coffee now is not bad. My 12-oz latte (includes 2 shots) is rich and flavorful. Maybe a sophisticated professional barista can create beautiful latte arts but that is not necessary to me. My chocolate chip scone is okay. Nothing really special. The jazz music is nice. Overall, a good place for a quick morning coffee run, working, studying and reading, and small group meetings.

This place is cute, but I hope it gets better with time. I have ordered lattes here twice, and both…read moretimes they have just not compared to a normal coffe shop latte. Each time I have ordered, the cashier has had to ask another employee about how to do something on the register. This is a student run coffee shop, so I hope with experience some of the kinks will be worked out.

One of my favorite Colectivo locations with the outdoor seating (plus firepit) and ample seating…read moreindoors. The service here is always friendly, reliable and speedy, even during busy times. As with other Colectivo locations, the menu rotates with seasonal coffees and food items. The cold brew with cold foam is my latest go-to and the vanilla cold foam here was just right, not too sweet or overwhelming with vanilla flavor. We grabbed the coffees to go but although the cafe was busy, there was still ample seating because of the large space.

Cute place, lots of seating inside and out (with a great fire pit); very casual vibe. IMHO, the…read moreemployees were talking a bit too much to each other, didn't seem like they were really paying attention to what they were doing. I noticed 2 large coffee drinks made and slid over to the pickup area; they were in exactly the same paper cups, but neither were labeled. How were they to know which drink belonged to whom? I wondered.‍ Oh well, sure hope they did. I ordered a flat white, something I'd heard great things about online. However, this one was not a good way to start my journey. This flat white was absolutely AWFUL. I'm not sure what it was--if the coffee itself was over-roasted, or the milk went bad, or the machine (God forbid) was not clean--but the drink tasted burnt, bitter, highly acidic, and just "off," giving a weird unpleasant sourness at the back of my tongue. It's a good thing Collectivo serves flat whites in their smallest size, because if it had been any larger, I could not/would not have finished it. I'm by no means a coffee connoisseur, but I *am* a bit of a coffee snob. I love a good coffee. I love a well-made coffee. I know good coffee. I typically buy local freshly roasted beans, and make myself a coffee at least 1-2 a day at home. NONE of the coffee I've ever made at home--or that I've had out and about at any other shop--has tasted as bad as what I had at this particular Collectivo. I'm not saying they're all like that, I'm not even saying any other drink at this Collectivo is bad, but I anticipated--and expected--much better. I may give them another try in future, but only with GREAT trepidation. Of course, YMMV.

Tried it at the Deer District Farmers Market and really enjoyed the less-sweet matcha latte,…read morewatermelon matcha (not pictured), and Dot Cake matcha latte. The matcha itself was strong, vibrant, and beautifully green - the three things that matter most to me when it comes to matcha. To me it was comparable to some of the well-known matcha spots in Chicago, such as Homebody, Match A, Noble Fat, and Oni Cafe. They also don't put too much ice to fill the cup - you won't get a drink that has half cup of ice like in many places nowadays. While I can see they're doing a great job incorporating trendy specialty recipes and flavors, I think some of those drinks could be refined a bit further from a taste perspective. The matcha itself is excellent, but a few of the specialty combinations felt stronger in concept than execution. One thing to note: the wait was quite long during my visit. It appeared that the owner was handling all of the matcha whisking personally while the rest of the staff focused on preparing other ingredients. Understandable from a quality-control standpoint, but it did create a bottleneck during a busy farmers market rush. Overall, though, this is a solid matcha offering in the Milwaukee area and definitely worth checking out if you're looking for a quality matcha drink! Bonus: the owner is so friendly and welcoming!

I absolutely loved Rodeo Matcha! I went to their pop up event at Don Lucho and was able to get my…read morehands on their famed Mango Stick Rice Matcha. Its was $12 so my expectations were very high, but the drink did meet them. The matcha used was extremely high in quality and I could taste the mango and stick rice taste profiles individually. The service was also relative quick considering the fact that they were making the matcha in a traditional way. For a pop up, the ambiance inside Don Lucho was great and vibrating with excitement, which enhanced the experience. I would highly recommend trying this matcha at least once if in town!