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    Colectivo Coffee Foundry

    4.1 (130 reviews)
    ModerateCoffee & Tea
    Closed 6:00 am - 5:00 pm
    Updated 3 weeks ago

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    Moderate noise
    Dogs allowed
    Outdoor seating
    Good for working

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    Oat milk Mocha Latte
    Eric ..

    In my never ending quest to find the best coffee and vibes in Milwaukee, this time it brought me to the Colectivo at The Foundry. Located right up against the butt of the Third Ward and Walker's Point, this is yet another great location to grab a cup of Joe, food, and good times. It has spacious seating for you and many friends, or if you are looking for a nice study spot. The coffee and food are exactly what'd you'd expect from a Colectivo, being of top notch quality. I would definitely recommend a visit if you're in the area!

    Amanda S.

    Excellent all around! I started my day with a Vanilla Cream Cold Brew and the Famous Chorizo Burrito. The coffee was strong with great flavor and did the job - keeping me alert for my long day of driving. I absolutely LOVED the burrito. There was so much going on with it - eggs, sausage smoked chorizo, poblano peppers, pico de gallo, black and refried beans in a flour tortilla served it house made salsa. It was bursting with flavor! I only wish I grabbed a second one for later in the day. Highly recommend!

    Coconut Cold Brew - Medium
    Alyssa F.

    Great spot to sip a solid coffee away from the hustle and bustle of the Third Ward but not too far away from the action...if you know what I mean. The staff is always amazingly kind and accommodating. They help you walk away with the perfect coffee drink even if you don't quite know what you're in the mood for when you step up to the counter. Besides some seriously fresh roasted coffee the highlight at this location is the cozy ambience with a sweet, little outdoor patio that has lovely flowers and a mix of seating options plus shade. Be sure to check out the best David Thoreau sign out front for a bit of history too!

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    Mark P.

    Came by for a quick bite to eat and pastry. The place was really nice and the staff was very friendly. We had coffee, hot chocolate and some bakery items. The location we went to was around the corner from a bobblehead museum. Hopefully, this review has identified the proper coffee collective location. Being from out of state, I had never heard of these spots, but I understand there are many more of them in the area. Our experience was good, and the food and drinks tasted very good. We sat inside, but saw outdoor seating as well. The area was a little "out of the way", but it seemed to be a place locals went to and frequented alot. I certainly recommend this location. It was relaxing and enjoyable

    East entrance
    Tom K.

    Good Ethiopian coffee on drip today. Disappointed all breakfast offerings were sugar laden. No savory items were available after noticing in the display then asking the clerk.

    Trying the new Jasmine Fog beverage. Vegan!
    Nancy B.

    Have you been at this recently remodeled location? More seating! Yes, not just with an added area across from the counter, but with added smaller round tables where your laptop still fits. This location has been my most frequented over the last couple of years. Baristas are super friendly and it's just a nice space overall. I'm also go lad to see Colectivo has added more vegan options in the pastry case offer. A great spot to grab a beverage or a snack...and maybe sit outside when weather permits. On the Green and 15 bus lines.

    Vy D.

    We read pretty good reviews for this place and wanted to stop by to grab something for our drive home. The prices are a bit expensive for what they have and the size. I got the Matcha Latte and it wasn't worth the price and it wasn't spectacular nor memorable. I think you can go to similar coffee shops and get the same items for less. I think the service was good, but very short and not attentive. There was limited parking due to area, but we found a spot. There's a decent amount of tables and chairs on the inside for people to sit at. The shop itself was unique. There's a lot of stuff for sale on their shelves, which is cool to see. As far as atmosphere, it's a pretty cool place, but as far as coffee and drinks, it's okay. I think it was a nice place to visit, but it's quite expensive and not super spectacular.

    Courtesy message: Please, do not pour coffee into plants. Thank you.
    Sharece B.

    Amazing location. Great music. Perfect seating. And great messages on potted geraniums. Colectivo is my favorite coffee "chain" in Madison and Milwaukee. The excellent hipster vibes and incredibly down to earth baristas make it a home away from home. Looking for a coffee shop to hang out and read, meet a friend, or even do some writing on that book you need to finish, come to Colectivo and grab a cup of Joe.

    Love this signage.
    Kaitlin U.

    This Colective has such a cute, earthy, cool vibe. I picked up a sticker or two for an anniversary or event they'd had recently -- loved the styling of the branding and stickers. There were plenty of places to sit, but our group was ordering to go. The menu was impressive, I don't think I've seen a place where you can get a green (or any other kind of fresh-blended) smoothie along with coffee, tea, baked goods, and other fun drinks and food. I happened to order the green smoothie and really liked it. The apple was very prominent and I could taste it in every bit of the smoothie I had. I would order this again! The only thing keeping me from 5 stars was that when I ordered it, the guy at the counter delegated making the smoothie to a girl behind him. She loudly complained and said something like, "WHY MEEEEEE!?" Another girl who was already making a coffee made another remark that was along the lines of "sucks for you," to the girl who was making the smoothie. They didn't seem like they meant to have customers hear them say this, but they all said it loud enough that everyone could hear. I felt bad and their complaining about making a smoothie would be the only reason why I wouldn't order it again. It seemed really weird and rude for them to say. As soon as the girl who made the smoothie handed it to me, she was kind and polite. Not sure what's happening there.

    Iced latte with oat milk

    Visited two Colectivo locations while I was in town! Friendly and fast service, great ambience, lavender lemon scone was delicious, latte was PERFECT! Five stars all around!

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    I want this place to expand to chicago and put Panera out of business. The selection on breakfast sandwiches are amazing. Great ambiance.

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    My favorite coffee shop! I truly miss living so close to this gem.

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    Great new coffee house in Bay View. Sit and watch the world go by or watch the bakery in full swing. Great Coffee and munchies.

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