This is my first time in the city and this spot is by far one of the coolest coffee shops in the area. Not only is the layout gorgeous inside, the coffee selection is massive. I'm currently trying one of their nitro cold brews and it has so much flavor. The best part is that is has tables facing the street so you can casually eat and people watch. If you're in the area seriously come here and try the curry chicken wrap with a coffee. Best way I've started my day this whole tour! read more

Colectivo Coffee Third Ward - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

As good as it gets. Lovely atmosphere, very knowledgeable and friendly baristas, excellent coffee. read more

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Everytime I'm in Milwaukee, I make it a point to come here! I especially like this location because it's located in the Third Ward area which makes it a great place for people-watching or just to chill after a stroll. Since they have free wifi as well, I also always see people doing work here. (but it's never too crowded that you can't find a table) So far I've tried their latte and hot chocolate, and I only have great things to say about both. The baristas love and enjoy what they do which is nice to see. Their cheap prices are a huge plus too. If you ever find yourself in the area, make sure to stop bym and hopefully Colectivo will have a special place in your heart just like it does in mine (: PS: GORGEOUS TO-GO CUPS?? YES PLEASE. read more

Colectivo Coffee Third Ward - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

I usually come to this location for a coffee stout beer. It's a welcome addition to the ward too. Nice outdoor seating (no garden). Doors open wide to let in out crisp MKE air. Usual alterra (choke collectivo) coffee. It's good. Choice comes to the ward! Anodyne in the market across the street (soon), mermaid around corner, Bella's down the street. And Hudson is around the street too. Good vibe and a good fit. Way to go! read more

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If I lived around here, I would study at this place all the time! I love the cool stools by the window where you can sit, socialize, and people watch. They also have long sofas along the wall and there's wifi! The drinks here are yummy and they sell food here, too. So if you get hungry during your study session, you can just order a sandwich or something. My friends and I were visiting Milwaukee for the day and we all got various drinks (tea, espresso, and latte) and we all enjoyed our drinks very much. read more

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Colectivo log entry # 3423... On Friday, I experienced this location in its small, satellite glory. I mean, maybe it's not a satellite proper, but it's small. I guess it doesn't move like a satellite does, but it all sounds really cool, right? Small. Orbital to the Public Market, fixed as the moon is in a tidally fixed orbit with the Earth. There's a secret counter behind the counter where you can sit and hide and meet with your favoritest of people from the MAM and Visit Milwaukee instead of trying to wedge yourself between all the suits talking about stocks or whatever it is these very official dudes are talking about. Lots of dudes in suits and hipster looking early-twentysomethings at this location on Friday afternoon, strangely. Was there a LORDE concert I didn't know about? The Colectivo standards are both requisite and present. They also carry BEER. While it's not hard to find or drink beer in this city, I appreciate the fact that they offer it. Kudos. I have also heard a little bird talk about donuts... they may be rocking a donut window at some point, maybe. This would be a "cool" and "hip" thing to do. Parking in the third ward is about as fun as having a tooth pulled, but that's cool. Know thyself, know thy city, know thy patience level. read more

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Stopped in at this location across the street from the public market to check out their coffee. Right from the start, I liked their environment and felt comfortable there.I could make this a regular haunt of mine if I lived in the area. Service was friendly. I ordered their weekly special which was some type of Sumatra free trade type. Wow, this coffee was excellent. I liked it so much, I picked up a bag to bring home. Excellent coffee. They have lots of other items to get but I only had the coffee. I will most definitely stop there again when I am in the area. Check it out for yourself. Cheers to all read more

Colectivo Coffee Third Ward - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

I was resistant to the collective "takeover" at first blush, some time away has given the opportunity for me to see that it was s welcomed improvement to a already strong staple in Milwaukee. With plenty of new and interesting locations popping up I am always impressed with attention to every detail...and I can say never a lack in detail in both food coffee and ambiance. This location was a surprise to me, I had to do a double take to realize a childhood resturant was home and replaced with a coffee shop, upon investigating I was impressed to see ALOT of outside seating and standing room, once inside I was greeted by two very friendly baristas. I have a allergy to almonds and when I asked a question about the cowboy cookie my friendly checker lady didn't bat a eye at looking it up for me! I was so floored I was not met with "I don't know". She seemed to have a detailed description at her finger tip to be able to look it up. A major bonus for someone with allergies. Again NO detail over looked with this company, and of course the coffee is good, espresso is great and enough specialty drinks to keep you trying for months to come. Well done collective I was a very happy customer. read more

Colectivo Coffee Third Ward - Entry is filled with interesting merch and yummy goodies! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Nice little shop. I'm told that it was renamed from Alterra coffee, and the beans were still delicious. I had a cappuccino, which was expertly prepared. They offer both still and fizzy water on tap for the taking, and I'm a big fan of bubbles dancing across my tongue; so I was a taker. It's relatively small, and the one side has comfy chairs wooden chairs and tables, while there are stools and very narrow tables in the middle and by the window. I started out there, looking out the window at Milwaukee's wonderful market; but it seemed a little cramped for my laptop (though doable); so I moved to a table when one opened up. Great place to meet a friend, but less so to linger, work or study, unless you don't feel guilty about not turning over a table to the smiling faces walking in the door. And those smiling faces are certainly greeted by smiling faces behind the counter. read more

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I found this place as I was browsing through Downtown Milwaukee and I stopped in to grab some brunch when I saw all day breakfast! I also like to try local coffee roasters! I tried the vegetarian sausage biscuit and it was very tasty. I was drawn in by the description ending with Maple Syrup, yum! The biscuit was a very heart size and all the flavors blended very well. Ordered a Cortado coffee and I enjoyed it. The interior is very simple and rustic and a great place to grab a bite and get some work done or to relax and people watch! read more

Colectivo Coffee Third Ward - Vegetarian Sausage Biscuit with a Cortado Coffee! It's a very hearty breakfast sandwich! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

After trying some very disgusting coffee at the public market across the street I was excited to see another coffee shop. I had been craving a strong cup of coffee all day. I can't drink normal coffee, only decaf since I have a reaction. I asked to try a sample of the decaf and they gave me one. It was just okay. It was better than my other option and I decided to get a cup. However when they made my iced coffee it got watered down so much I felt like I was drinking Folgers. I'm used to drinking iced americanos from Starbucks (boo hiss I know lol) so I like a strong coffee. My husband got a cold brew coffee no ice and it was okay. No bitter flavor but it was also pretty weak for what I'd consider a decent cold brew. This place gets a 3/5 from me not because I enjoyed the coffee but because the employees were kind and we had a good conversation. I think the coffee itself is weak and overpriced for the flavor. read more

Staple stopover anytime I'm in Milwaukee. Great neighborhood too. Can't say there's anything I don't like about this place. read more

Colectivo Coffee Third Ward - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

I find myself sitting and working at this coffee shop quite often. I love the cozy setting and the option to sit outside in the summer. The people are always very friendly and service is quick. Bonus - they have free parking! Love that! The pastries and sandwiches are so good! You can't go wrong. My only gripe is that the seating is hit or miss. It's a smaller place and peak times like breakfast or lunch can leave you seatless. read more

I really enjoy their food and drinks as well as the gospel choir. My favorite thing to purchase is the chocolate frappe with chips and chicken tomato sandwich. The coffee shop is very clean and friendly with their staff. The downfall is that it takes a while to find a parking spot so you have to parallel park to a spot where it's cheap and convenient near Colectivo. I would highly recommend this place to anyone who loves their morning coffee and some brunch. read more

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Decent lattes. Great selections. Wasn't fond of the macha latte though. Decode and ambiance were also decent. Would I go back? Maybe. read more

Colectivo Coffee Third Ward - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

I have been going to this location for 6 years. Yesterday was the last day that I will be a customer. The pastry case was INFESTED with flying small bugs. They were crawling all over the pastries. It wasn't 1 or 2, I stopped counting at 23. It was one of the most disgusting things that I've ever seen. When I addressed it with the cashier, she made every excuse of why this was ok. I said that the Health Dept. would not sanction this, she told me that they've been there and it was ok. She said the manager was aware of the problem, she said that they have done everything to correct it. I said the goods need to be pulled and not sold to people with bugs crawling all over food and a pest control service needs to be called, that's EVERYTHING being done. I will be making a call to the Milwaukee Health Dept. as well as corporate. As I am speaking, another employee put even more pastries in with the bugs from suspicious looking zip lock bags. Just DISGUSTING !!!!!! read more

Went for a cup of coffee and guess what - restrooms are closed and for employees only! What?!? Cafe is NOT not working for takeout only - almost all tables are occupied. People order coffee etc, sit at the tables - and can't use the restroom?!? read more

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I want to support this Milwaukee-based business but am so turned off by the maintenance of the outside dining. Seems really important right now to offer outside dining but here it's an afterthought (or maybe not a thought at all) for the staff. There were cigarette buds and a soiled mask that sat there a week. When I asked staff if they could sweep and pick up outside (and wipe down the tables - same coffee stains for a week straight too!), they seemed very put off by my request. If they don't have the staff now to pick up, maybe they could hire Wicked Hop to clean their outside dining area. Wicked Hop does it every morning without fail! Ambiance matters - even outside and especially right now! It's better to head over to Onesto for their outside dining and coffee service. read more

Poor location due to road construction. Construction site was a mess, looked like a bomb went off. Construction workers not wearing hardhats. Breakfast burrito was good. read more

I went to this coffee shop at 12:30 pm and it's pretty quiet. Great place to get work done. They do have WiFi and the employees are really nice. I order a hot mocha and a scrambler sandwich and it was delicious. read more

Colectivo Coffee Third Ward - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Great coffee. Lovely ambience. There are large open windows that open to a view of the street so a great spot for people watching. I heard good things about this place and decided to try it. I'm a traditionalist so I like to get a cappuccino as my baseline drink for a standard of comparison. It was hot outside so the barristas suggested an iced cappuccino - which I've never had. I got it and they sold me! Flavor is strong but very smooth and offers a different complexity than a hot cappuccino. The foam is thicker and lasts longer. Very pleased. Highly recommend to any coffee lovers. read more

Colectivo Coffee Third Ward - Iced cappucino! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

My coffee stop this morning, both the the cup of Joe and service were a warm welcome from a long, cold ride with the top and doors off my Jeep. This location is nice and open that's easy to get in and out of. read more

If you're here for the coffee, you're in for a real treat. The coffee is fantastic and the service is exceptional. If you are here for the food, prepare for disappointment. I ordered an 11 dollar breakfast burrito and what they served me was a microwaved burrito from the frozen section of the grocery store. I feel like I've been had.. read more

Can't beat their coffee. It's legit the best I've had, and it rivals Dark Matter in Chicago. This location was right by my old place. It is so cute and kitschy in here. Although, I must say, their some of their other larger locations like the lakefront, the one in bay view and the location on the east side are unbelievably decorated. I wish I had you here in Florida! I miss you, you are like the one that got away! read more

This one place I must say is helpful with providing options to different foods, coffees, shakes and is willing to bring the food to you. Impressed upon the joy they give when ordering. The energy I'm reciprocal and I love feeling like I'm a part of the community. Great place to eat, dine, family oriented and do some school work. read more

Excellent and delicious maple chai latte! Not too sweet and just the right amount of maple flavor.

I like a drip coffee. The Interior, lighting and cup design are really nice. read more

Colectivo Coffee Third Ward - Like the Interior, Exterior and cup! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

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Looking for a the best cup of java in every town I visit, I quickly found the best in Milwaukee, Colectivo! The atmosphere was chill, the service friendly and a wide variety of tasty coffee. read more

Colectivo Coffee Third Ward - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Ok so this review is specifically for one product not Collectivo as a whole. Need to put one star so it gets enough attention! First, Collectivo is great! Love it! Their products, coffee, food etc is outstanding! Always have a bag of coffee at home ready to grind for my morning brew! However, this is regarding their NITRO coffee! Today popped in to get a reg coffee and a nitro. The nitro was extremely disappointing, the flavour was super sour and it honesty tastes like it's been put on an old beer line that hasn't been cleaned! This also begs the question had it been tasted before it was sold? And had the lines for the tap been cleaned as it's clearly been used to pour beer before! Collectivo management take note and fix this issue ASAP! I will return and try again and keep this up until you provide decent Nitro! Cheers read more

You could say that if you've been to one Colectivo, then you've been to them all. I've heard that line before. But as consistent as Colectivo has managed to be across their individual locations, each shop has its own flavor, and the St Paul Ave location is no different from the rest in that regard. This Colectivo is quite small -- fourteen booth seats, and the rest is high-top seating, perhaps for ten or eleven people. Thus, the St Paul Ave Colectivo is more of a grab and go coffee shop than a "let's go somewhere and work for six hours" type of location. For the booth seats, there is only one set of outlets, which is problematic if you're trying to find somewhere to work with your laptop, iPad, etc. Criticisms aside, they have ample outdoor seating, and the location is directly across from the Public Market and down the street from places like West Elm, Anthropologie, Cafe Benelux, and the Wicket Hop, so it's pretty easy to take a break from work and go take a walk and do some shopping, go have a Bloody, or just do some people-watching. There's also a Bublr spot kiddy-corner to this Colectivo, which is excellent. read more

Ordered a latte and tasted like steamed milk. Service was fine except the cashier seemed a bit worked up and not giving a pleasant vibe to anyone. Def may have to visit this place again to get a second opinion but so far it was more looks than anything. read more

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Colectivo. Yum. Currently the winner of the office coffee wars and some solid java. I like lots of different coffees and Colectivo is a go-to. This new location in the Third Ward is also a go-to, for more than just coffee. It's a great stop for a mid-day snack. Did you know they sell cookies here? Jumbo-trons stuffed with yummy things like chocolate chunks. Mmm. Recently I tried a peach-mango-ginger smoothie. No caffeine to be found in that cup; instead, all kinds of frozen fruity goodness that hit the spot on a warm day. Refreshing and a lot better for me than that cookie I was contemplating. Another time, I treated a friend to a tea on ice. From start to finish the process was handcrafted one at a time. I watched the barista brew and steep the tea, then pour. It wasn't instant - it was worth it. Glad this location is here in the Third Ward read more

Fantastic place. Friendly staff, good espresso, yummy pastries, real food options and a good atmosphere. What more does one need? read more

Colectivo Coffee Third Ward - From across the street! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Great ambience and great coffee. What else do you need on a Sunday morning. This collectivo has an indoor outdoor experience that makes it feel bigger than it really is. There is even a cover outdoors so misty rain is never a problem. Enjoy a sweet treat with the superb Java. read more

Colectivo Coffee Third Ward - Inside out view - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Great place for a cool trendy cup of coffee. Their mothers day house blend was smooth and powerful just what I needed, on a wonderful afternoon in Milwaukee. Right across the street from the public market it offers a great place to feel like you right in the action. My wife had a chai latte and couldn't stop talking about how good it was. I would 100% go back. read more

Colectivo Coffee Third Ward - Great place to read a book - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Awesome breakfast burritos and great coffee. We are passing through Milwaukee and had to stop in. The lady at the front was super welcoming and patient with me as I looked over the menu. The bonfire mocha is deliciously unique. My wife had the autumn spice cappuccino and absolutely loved it. Very good time! Well worth the try! read more

The new sandwiches are delicious! Love the bread, and love the new look of the cafe. It's small and efficient. In and out, the design means less 'campers' occupying booths and just mooching wifi. Every Colectivo cafe has it's own vibe and this place is no exception. This cafe is going to be a hit over here. PS, try the Berry Booster smoothie with a shot of espresso. Sounds strange but trust me... read more

I'll admit, I didn't even have coffee here. I grabbed a tea since I had a sore throat but my friends said the coffee was wonderful. The tea was tasty and warm. I also tried the white bean chili and it was pretty good. I didn't finish the whole cup since it was mainly all beans but what I did have was very delicious. The decor looked great and I loved the overall feel of the coffee shop. read more

Can't comment on the coffee as we didn't get to try it. I can only review our experience there. We waited 15 minutes for two cortados, so unfortunately I decided to ask for our money back so we could leave. The barista offered to make them quickly but we didn't want to wait any longer.. She was apologetic as it seems the order had been misplaced. She offered a bakery item as an apology but we declined, just took our refund and left. We had left a tip but didn't ask for that back. The place was nice and warm and we would have enjoyed a drink in there, but sadly we won't be back as we are just visiting for the day We went to Anodyne across the street in the food market instead. Super fast, and cheaper! I gave 3 stars for the warm atmosphere, the apology and attempt to make the mistake right. If we had got to try the coffee i'm sure it would have been a 5* review. read more

First of all, that coffee shop is really cute. When I went there, I liked the look of it and their teas were pretty good. However, I cannot recommend ordering food there. I am a vegetarian and have several food allergies. I ordered a vegetarian burrito at the cash register. I waited for my food, and after it arrived I confirmed with the guy handing over my food that it is for sure the vegetarian burrito I ordered. Starting to eat my burrito, it was definitely a meat burrito that I did not order. I consumed half of the burrito and starting to realize it was not the burrito I ordered. As a consequence, I felt sick all day not able to eat food. They apologized for it; but I think mistakes like that are absolutely not supposed to happen. Serving a vegetarian a meat burrito after confirming if it is the right burrito should definitely not happen. I won't be going there again. read more