Stopped here on a Saturday morning and our toddler loved the open space in the coffee shop and the…read morekids play area with various toys and a large spiral slide. Staff was very friendly and service was quick. I tried the fall breakfast sandwich special and it was delicious. The vanilla bean latte was great and not too sweet. Highly recommend with or without kids

Interesting setup for a local coffee shop. It shares a lobby area with a church, which probably…read moremakes it convenient to attendees, though it reminded me more of a common area in a college. They are at the other end of a strip mall from a Piggly Wiggly and they have a drive thru, so I suspect that a lot of people just use that instead of coming inside. I just had the s'mores coffee, which was good, and I hung out for awhile. It was midday on a Sunday, so it wasn't particularly busy. Just from the size of the area, it's not super cozy, but it seemed like an okay place to stop by for a few minutes

Came back again. As usual, they did a great job with both the food and the service…read more This time, the weather was beautiful, so we sat outside at one of the café tables. It was a relaxing way to enjoy our meal and the fresh air. Another very good experience.

This cafe has become a true favorite and it has earned our loyalty. The coffees and teas are…read moregreat, and the pastries are served regular or warmed; so good! The blueberry muffin, coffee cake and egg and sausage muffin were wonderful! We sat outside and had a perfect morning! Small town quality that is worth a visit, many times over.

We visited on a Saturday morning and it was packed (as was the line at Bruegger's next door)…read more Overall, a cute shop with both your basic drink options and interesting seasonal drinks. Somewhat of a smaller seating area but filled with lots of charm including the merch and smaller items for sale. We didn't try any pastries but they looked delish! I also love that you get a 5.25 discount on a drink the same day that you purchase a bag of beans!

Great spot to hit before going to my fave independent bookstore that's right next door. Big windows…read morethat are great for people watching. Coffee and bakery, real good.

I recently met up with a friend here. I ordered green tea and banana bread. The tea was good and…read morethe banana bread was moist and delicious! It looks like all of their bakery items are made by scratch. My friend ordered the oatmeal and was pleased. Whelan's offers a comfortable atmosphere with ample seating. Definitely check this place out for a cup of coffee and a bite to eat.

First time here. Came with a friend for lunch. The place is cute, with small-town charm. It's a…read morewelcoming storefront on a street packed with other restaurants and small businesses. Lots of room inside: seating in the front on the lower level, more seating up a short set of stairs (where they have board games like chess and checkers), and another room in the back that can be reserved for groups (not sure if there's a cost). We arrived a little after noon. There were a few other people there. We waited a little while to place our order. The cashier/barista apologized several times as they were preparing other people's orders. Once it was our turn, we got a warm greeting and plenty of help with our menu questions. Lots of nice choices for beverages and sandwiches. We ended up with a couple of chai drinks (one hot, one cold), a grilled cheese sandwich, and a chicken salad croissant. Then we waited... and waited... and waited some more. It took quite a while to get the drinks and the croissant sandwich. Then it took another long while to get the grilled cheese. At one point I asked if they were still working on it (it had been so long that I thought they might have forgotten). They apologized again and explained that the griddle they were using (a panini press) just takes forever. We weren't in a hurry, but I noticed some other customers who were visibly upset. The Chai Latte was excellent, as was the Harvest Chai (an ice cream drink). The Chicken Salad Croissant was also very good -- fresh, with a good amount of chicken and not too much mayonnaise. Nice, crispy textures. The Grilled Cheese was good, but the bread wasn't very "grilled" (maybe a limitation of the panini press?). We didn't get dessert, but they offered a few small samples of the Chocolate Shoppe ice cream -- very tasty. Lots to like about this place, but the wait times were way too long. :(

The food has been soooooooo good every time we dine here! Their prices are low for HIGH quality…read morefood! Yesterday we had the BEST pancakes we've ever had. 2 huge, plate sized super fluffy pancakes, 2 fluffy French Toast slices with asked for extra powdered sugar, 1 Grilled Cheese lightly toasted sandwich with sliced tomato added inside which comes with their homemade chips, a basket of French fries and a homemade Blueberry muffin so filled w/blueberries that the entire muffin WAS blue. The cook & staff are GREAT..special requests are NOT a problem at all to them. Our food was brought to our table after ordering at the counter. We sat at a table where you could see the lake at the end of a walkway. Daily & monthly specials, burgers,sandwiches,wraps,salads,yummy pastries,sides,self serve free refill coffee/tea stations w/flavors all at (we feel) SUPER low prices for the huge portions you receive! LOVELY dining experience EVERY time!!!!!

The food was decent but there was just one thing different about this place. It's connected to a…read morenursing home. The staff were nice of course but being among the elderly people was a little scary. All in all it was a cute and homely place just not what we were expecting.

Stopped in for the first time with a friend…read more Food: Ordered a hot beverage. I got a Mocha and a piece of their coconut cake. Both of them were very good. The Mocha had good flavor, and the right amount of chocolate (sometimes they can taste more like hot chocolate). They warmed up the cake and it was absolutely delicous. It was a good portion, with more than enough to share. My friend got the oatmeal, and that was also amazingly good. The bowl was brimming with oats and all the optional toppings. You like walnuts? There were enough in that one bowl to make a cake! Everything was delicious. My one criticism was that they do not have mugs for the hot beverages. Just not a fan of sitting down for a inside coffeeshop experience with a paper cup. Service: The people helping us out were both super friendly. Explained the different menu choices. They offer gluten "friendly" bakery, and let us know that they try hard to contain any cross contamination.. I don't have a gluten issue, but that was good to know. Gave great service for our entire stay. Atmosphere: The place is nicely designed. Plenty of natural light through the front and side windows. The seating is arranged for different size groups, and it was easy to have a quiet conversation. The design is simple, casual, and very open. It was a relaxing space. Would definitely come back again.

This was my first time here. The food was good, the staff were very friendly, and the prices were…read morereasonable. I was there with a work associate and even went back to buy another sandwich to bring home for my wife.

The Roots Coffeebar & Cafe is a great spot in Oconomowoc! They've got great coffee drinks and a…read moregood number of options for vegetarians with plenty of seating in a funky, unique coffeehouse-style atmosphere. The vegetarian quiche available when I was there was pepper-jack...awfully tasty and a good-sized slice too. You order at the counter and find a table. We were there with about 6 people and, although it was fairly busy, it didn't take long (on a late Wednesday morning) for us to find a place for all of us. They've got couches and comfy chairs, as well as regular tables and chairs for a more traditional dining experience. We dug the atmosphere and overall local vibe of the place. They're coffees and things that go in the coffees (milks and honey) are locally sourced, so a good amount of thought goes into what goes into what they're serving you. We'd definitely go again!

First time here, came with friends on a Sunday for lunch. It's located right across from Lake…read moreFowler, so you can choose to dine inside or take your order to-go and sit at one of the lakeside tables. Inside, there are numerous seating areas for different-sized groups, spread across several "rooms" that give you a sense of privacy. Large front windows let in plenty of natural light, making the space feel open and bright. We arrived right around noon, just as the lunch crowd was filling in. There was a short line that moved quickly. Service was friendly and helpful while we placed our order. We decided on the Brie Salad and the Avocado Toast, along with a Lemonade and a London Fog Tea Latte. I gave them my special instructions for the latte (a little lavender, a little vanilla, extra foam, in a mug), and they were happy to make it exactly as requested. Orders come with a number, and the staff delivers your food right to your table. The wait was short before our food arrived, and the entire meal was excellent. My Avocado Toast was a treat -- layered with toast, cream cheese (yes, cream cheese!), avocado, and feta on top. It was so good as is, but next time I'll ask if they can add a poached egg on top -- that would make it even more amazing. A great first-time experience here. I'd definitely come back for breakfast (or maybe try another lunch).

First time at this location. It's a nice spot in downtown Oconomowoc. No street parking here, but…read morethere are a couple of public parking lots close by. A couple of small café tables out front. Big glass windows let in lots of natural light. Inside, there are tables for small groups along with a couch. It has a nice, casual feel. Came with a friend early in the morning. Got a friendly greeting from the barista. Ordered a London Fog Tea Latte (a little lavender, a little vanilla, extra foam). They don't serve drinks in mugs, so I had to settle for a paper cup (not my favorite). They have a large assortment of croissants to choose from -- I picked the Blueberry Cream. They didn't have other bakery items (no muffins, no scones). There was only one person working, but they did a good job keeping up with the slow stream of customers. They seemed to handle the rush just fine, with a pleasant smile for everyone. The drinks and pastries were very good. Most people who came in got their drinks to go, but a few stayed inside. The noise level was good, which made for a nice conversation. Nice place.

Love their bakery and the brown sugars bun was my favorite! Kinda pricey but a treat for sure! $36…read morefor 3 drinks and 3 pastries.

We just stopped by for drinks. 3 Bloody Marys (2) regular…read more(1) Spicy. Oh so good. Food looks good but it was just drinks before heading to Spring Green Our server was wonderful and the music was just at the right volume where you can have a conversation at your table I'd like to check out the food at some point

I would like to start this off with this place is really nice if you want to just sit with a drink…read morein the patio overlooking the bar. Otherwise service was terrible the waitress greeted us by saying the other waitress doesn't want to take your table so I guess I will. Throughout or time here they stood around on their phones not acknowledging the tables. There were multiple tables that were letting their children run around the restaurant and filling their own cups with drinks from the soda machine from behind the counter. Ordered the pickle boat bc they were different but came out absolutely drowned in ranch ruining the taste. The hamburger was fine and drinks were good. I would like to preface that I understand this is a bar not a Michelin star restaurant but when your service is poor it changes the whole experience.