Tried the deli part to grab a quick bite as I heard a lot about this place. I came some years back but couldn't remember that experience. Anyway, had I known she was going to make my grilled panini with regular sandwich bread, I definitely would have tried somewhere different. Not that it tasted bad at all, I assumed grilled panini meant ciabatta and also GRILLED. I had gotten a mango lassi too and was not my preference as well, they mix theirs with spices (that were chunky in the drink, not pleasant for me personally). The worker was so nice but yeah, false advertising for their menu items. read more

Koppa's Fulbeli Deli - grilled panini - Grocery Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

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Koppa's is back! It is enjoyable to shop at the store once more. The shelves are full. There's a great variety of items to choose from including a super frozen food section. You can literally find anything you need from a grocery store here. Definitely worth the visit. If you have not been into this grocery store in a long time, you gotta stop in. Koppa's is cool again. read more

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The old koppa sandwiches made a return so I tried the hot bread farve and it was pretty good with the special sauce. The service was good but it was only one guy making all the sandwiches. Overall fair sandwich for a sandwich that won't break the bank at 10$. read more

Koppa's Fulbeli Deli - Bread farve- good - Grocery Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

I've been coming here regularly for drinks/snacks, and they always have a great selection to choose from. Today I decided to try out the deli for the first time, and I'll definitely be back! I got the lake front sandwich and a mango lassi, and both were phenomenal! The ingredients were all very fresh and made to order, and the service was great! If you haven't already tried the deli here, I'd highly recommend stopping in! read more

I stopped in here on a walk and was extremely impressed with their liquor, wine, and beer selection! It also has plenty of other beverages and grocery items for all of the necessities. read more

Haven't tried the deli yet but the new owners have really improved the store top to bottom. Shelves are full, coolers work, staff is friendly. It's brighter and cleaner. Overall, I'm really happy out neighborhood bodega seems to be sticking around. read more

Prices are way too-too high (double a regular grocery store), vegetables and fruit are in bad shape, woman at register busy on phone and lacked work ethic. read more

Very clean store. Sandwiches were good. Support this business. East side institution under new management. read more

Love Koppa's. The food is yum and the folks are kind and helpful. Best neighborhood deli!

Always get sandwiches from the deli, they have a smile on their faces every time and make a sandwich exactly how I like even if it's different from their options. quick and easy and they have a great Indian select as well. read more

All the food there is super good and the girl who made my sandwich was really nice and fun to talk to

Sandwiches are solid every time I go. Friendly staff. Decent variety of grocery food options and cleaning products compared to other small convenient stores in the area. read more

I will be honest, I have had them bookmarked for a long time, dined a few doors down and driven by them many times but I have never stopped because the sandwich pictures look like the have very little meat on them but I'm changing that today. I don't get to the east side often because I hate the parking situation and I hate even more that the east side has so many great places crammed in it. The place looks like an old school neighborhood grocery store that has been on the corner for a long time. As you walk in there is a small ghetto looking seating area to the left with writing all over the cubicle walls separating it from the store. The store it self is small with limited variety of the basics like produce, frozen, dry, deli, liquor, can, paper products etc etc. The old school 2 player video game station was cool but I can't imagine anyone today playing 40 year old technology on a 12 inch tube tv today, that time is long gone. The taxidermy animals/decor is unique which makes the place a neighborhood cult classic I imagine. The sandwich's come from the deli in the back but none of them appealed to me until I saw the panini menu with the Dittlecus panini. The Dittlecus panini is hard salami, smoked ham, provolone cheese, red onion, green peppers, mayo, Italian herbs/oil on whole grain Italian bread. I was handed a nice deli white paper package that was marked $6.49, for $6.49 it was bigger and weightier than I expected. The whole grain bread was a great choice because it held up to all that meaty melty cheese/saucy goodness, this was a tasty comfort food sandwich if there is such a thing. Toasted bread holding all that cheesey meaty panini was way better than the posted pictures of the other sandwich's and had I saw this earlier I would have got in sooner. Bottom line is that I was pleasantly surprised with my comfort food lunch panini because it was good quality and not skimpy at all which was very satisfying, I can't speak for the sandwiches but I would definitely go back and try more of the menu. read more

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It's gone downhill since it was sold awhile ago. Very unfortunate because it used to be a good place for reasonably priced and good sandwiches and deli. Too bad.Koppa 's Fulbeli Deli Deli Sandwiches read more

Look I'm a eastside baddie so I go to Koppa to get all my daily needs and if I get off work early enough I go in for a quick bottle of wine or beers. The girls are so friendly I think and it's very convenient to us locals. I just wish the deli was better but overall I love our little shop. read more

Paid nearly $6 for yogurt covered raisins and it ended up being yogurt covered nuts! If someone had a peanut allergy they could of died! (The yogurt covered nuts tasted good though I won't cap, a little to salty tho but good) read more

Koppa's Fulbeli Deli - yogurt raisins in a container - Grocery Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Koppa's is a great little corner store to stop by if you need something and don't want to drive to a regular grocery store. There is no parking lot and sometimes street parking can be tricky in this area. They have a good selection of wine, beer and spirits. Grocery and pantry items are a little overpriced (what you'd expect) but in a pinch you pay for convenience. There's a deli counter in the back where you can order meat or vegetarian sandwiches. It's been a really long time since I had one so I can't review the food but something about the deli case gives me the creeps. On one occasion, I saw moldy cheese in the refrigerated section so I don't trust that they rotate stock everyday. If they did, someone would have noticed that. So be sure to check expiration dates and check for mold on the produce. Once we were in on a humid day, all of the beer cooler doors were foggy. The condensation dripped onto the floor creating a large puddle and my boyfriend almost slipped. Beware if you're there on a hot day! Overall I like that Koppa's is a short walk from my house and it's convenient. I think after the ownership changed some things have fallen to the wayside but it's still Koppa's and hopefully won't be going anywhere! read more

I was in the area and I was hungry. I opened my handy Yelp app to see what I had bookmarked in the area and several places came up. My first choice was Osaka because I wanted to try their ramen, but they were closed between lunch and dinner, even though their posted hours said they'd be open. It would be 30 more minutes before they opened, so I went to Plan B, Koppa's. After I parked, I glanced around and was impressed by the options that are available in the intersection with Koppa's, Comet Cafe, Stone Bowl, and the new Rice n Roll. I saw myself coming back to this block again and soon. Walking into Koppa's, I noticed a small dining area on the left and the cashiers set up ahead. There was a small liquor section along the south wall, the deli along the east wall, and the rest of the store had a bit of everything: isles of standard grocery fare, a few specialty items, t-shirts, and a station where you can sit and play old Atari games. Wait - Atari games?! Get out! Ok, that's actually pretty cool! I was there for a sandwich, so I focused, pulled up the Yelp app again for your tips and reviews and made my decision, a Hodag. What's a Hodag? The guy behind the counter told me he believes it was named for some creature up north. It was hard to hear him, so I looked it up. Wiki says it is "a folkloric animal of the American state of Wisconsin. Its history is focused mainly around the city of Rhinelander in northern Wisconsin, where it was said to have been discovered....It had "the head of a frog, the grinning face of a giant elephant, thick short legs set off by huge claws, the back of a dinosaur, and a long tail with spears at the end". The story goes back to 1893, an interesting choice for a sandwich name. Koppa's Hodag is essentially a build-your-own breakfast sandwich, available all day. There are laminated cards with various options for you to select for your unique version of the Hodag, from cheeses, to bread, to meats, to sauces, veggies, etc. Next to the cards is a small container of crayons, which you use to mark your choices on the card. Hand it in and a few minutes later, your sandwich arrives. Menu boards above the deli counter offer lots of other choices, both meat and vegetarian friendly. I was overwhlemed by all of the choices, even when selecting them for the Hodag, but one of the guys behind the counter make a few suggestions to help narrow my choices. I went with one egg, bacon, and smoked gouda on a croissant. The sandwich was delicious and a great value, since all of the prices of the sandwich components were low to reasonable. My Hodag was around $4.50. I paid at the register, sat in the small dining area, and went back in to complete my mini tour of the store. Since I don't live in the area, I wouldn't trek down to go grocery shopping. However, I would go back to order another sandwich or stop in to buy deli meats when I'm on the east side visiting family, since they carry Boar's Head meats at a lower price than the store closer to my house. I believe Koppa's falls under the category of unofficial Milwaukee landmarks. If it doesn't it should, and you should see it for yourself. read more

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Walked in to grab a to-go sandwich today and saw they were moldy. Not like a spot of mold on the bread, but big patches of blue mold on the cheese slides. The produce nearby was in rough shape, too. Not sure how often the food is being pulled and replaced. With the sandwich counter reopening, I hoped things were going to improve. The shelves are pretty bare and what they do have is limited and over priced. It's less grocery/demi more alcohol and tobacco products now. Really miss the old setup. read more

Good deli, great sandwiches, lost a bit of flair since new owners took over. Still has videogames and good food but not same koppas vibe from yesteryears. read more

Have you stopped in to have some of the best sandwiches in the world? If you haven't, what are you waiting for? All of them are delicious. You may be thinking, you probably haven't tried them all, but I'm pretty sure I have. Koppa's is a neighborhood dream. From the banana tree, to the taxidermy and Jesus tributes scattered around, this place is a true jem. I come here for an occasional sandwich, ice cream fix and alcohol run. They have a great selection of beers and liquors. I feel the prices are fair for a corner store and the staff is always friendly! They are fully stocked with essential produce -- some of it doesn't always look the best, but it gets the job done if you are in a bind. Also make sure to check expiration dates in here as well! read more

A grade a solid filling $5.00 sandwich. I was especially grateful to the sandwich constructor because the deli was closed by the time I got there but he was still willing to pull out the tools to construct this fatwich. I got the recommended sandwich called the rim(something). I have no idea what was in the sandwich even though all the ingredients were clearly all labeled on the menu and I literally finished the sandwich right before writing this review. All I can say is that I was happier than I was before finishing the sandwich. TLDR: delicius deli sandwiches are $5.00 on Mondays read more

Koppa's Fulbeli Deli - Great guy made me a delhi sandwich even after they had stopped serving. - Grocery Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

I drove past this several times and assumed it was just a corner store/small grocer, until I noticed the sign for sandwich specials. I went it for the $3.99 lunch special, which was over by the time I got there. However they have an extremely large variety of sandwiches, many with funny names, most of which seem to be variations on common sandwiches with extra toppings. The names and the variety and the minute differences do make it hard to choose a sandwich, I eventually settled on on what appeared to be a variation of an Italian panini. The ingredients were good, and fresh, with plenty of meat. It was about normal sandwich size. It appears they just used regular sliced bread in a panini press. The extra ingredients in this case were sliced raw peppers, which seemed odd, but I wanted to try the sandwich as it came. They didnt make sense to me as an extra ingredient. It did seem like a small sandwich for the $8 price tag. Looking around, it at first appears to be your average small grocery store with a deli counter but there are lots of interesting details. There are recliners and lounge chairs to relax in while waiting for your food. There is a moose head. There is lots of quirky decor mixed in with circa 1960s corner store lights and shelving-- personally I prefer the retro, non-remodeled feel, compared to the rebuilt gentrified stores elsewhere. I didnt look at any of the grocery items, but there were some snacks at the register that caught my eye. The prices seemed a little steep and I didnt need them so I opted against. I dont know if I'd go out of my way for any of their sandwiches, especially at the price point. I'll have to try more and see if there's one that's magic. The one I tried was good, but not magic, and $8 for a normal sized sandwich. But still, this is way better than your average corner store grocer and I bet it's a gem if you live nearby. read more

Wow, what a sandwich! Quirky grocery store but the deli can certainly build a sandwich for cheap! PROS: -quirky and unexpected decor for a grocery store: ice cream fridge under Java the Hut, taxidermy on top of shelvings -retro arm chairs in front of the deli, sit under the deer head while you wait for your sandwich -play old school Atari games between aisles -great sandwiches: beetlegork is spicy and yum! Messy, but yummy! CONS: -street parking on a one way two lane street, feed the meter unless it's Sunday then it's free -bathroom: toilet works, but the sink doesn't...I hope they have a sink in the back for the deli workers to use -plenty of table and chairs to eat your sandwich at front of store read more

Koppa's Fulbeli Deli is an inexplicably hidden treasure. Half-bodega, half-deli, half-liquor store, Koppa's fits a certain magic into its relatively modest walls. It's my favorite place on the East Side, and it absolutely deserves your patronage. This review will primarily focus on the sandwiches prepared entirely in-house at the back deli counter, with special focus on one sandwich in particular. That sandwich is the Hodag. The Hodag is one of my favorite sandwiches, bar-none. Ordering this monstrosity is an ordeal: you futilely rub well-worn crayons against a wilted, laminated order form, hoping that, upon submission, you guide the sandwich-maker down your chosen path. With the Hodag, your choices are legion, each new decision adding cents to your total sandwich tab. My (thoroughly researched and peer-reviewed) order is as follows: English Muffin, two Amish-style eggs, bacon, onions, mushrooms, Fulbeli sauce. It's an ugly and sloppy affair, but one that you're glad to experience. The flavors, no matter your chosen combination, meld well, and everything is just greasy enough to balance your desires for a complex, well-crafted meal with the satisfaction of griddle-fried-depravity. The Hodag leaves you feeling heartier than before, warmed by a single-serving portion of Sunday morning wrapped tightly in butcher paper. It's a sandwich that - whether or not it would be as delicious- you absolutely could (and absolutely should) make on your own, but for $4.50 (+/- $0.25) and the knowledge that you can now save your effort for more important matters (like napping), it's a worthwhile investment that supports one of my favorite local businesses. I'm less experienced and nowhere near as well-worn by their other sandwich offerings. Of the ones I've tried, I've never been disappointed. Give Koppa's a shot -- they've earned it. read more

I love this strange little place... made my way through the vegetarian part!.. my favorites are Deli Lama, Atlantis, Euphrates... my husband loves the Bread Favre. And those giant peanut butter cups in the candy aisle are mighty tasty!.. my only complaint is they make the sandwiches too fast and I'm not done playing my games!! Oh and Monday is $5 sandwich day and online they have printable coupons.. even for sandwiches!! read more

Koppa's Fulbeli Deli - Sun - Grocery Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Koppa's is a solid convenience store on the East Side. I live nearby so I go there frequently when I am in need of some last minute ingredient for a recipe/booze/cleaning supplies. They pretty much have everything there. Some of the prices at Koppa's I would say are a little higher than what you would get at a bigger grocery store like Fresh Thyme or Pick N Save, but for the convenience the price difference does not bother me. The reason I am giving Koppa's three stars is because I have seen some moldy bread or old cleaning supplies in there multiple times. If you are shopping there, be sure to check the expiration dates on your items before you buy them. The employees there are not a big fan of returns/exchanges. That being said, I know someone who had a sandwich there only a few months ago and thought it was pretty good. I had the bacon, egg and cheese over the weekend and thought it tasted kind of burnt, but maybe I would try it for lunch based on his recommendation. read more

I like going here to support a family business and I admire the new owners for keeping Koppa's around. They have awesome snacks (probably the best gummy bears in the Milwaukee area) and the Hodags rule. But yeah, the place is a bit run down and in terms of groceries, the prices are pretty high. I just wish that they would take better care of the store... a lot of the food in the deli counter always looks like it's days old, which is obviously concerning. And I can't say I've ever had good sub bread from here - every dang time it's this undercooked, stale glob of dough. Also, note to the deli staff (as if they'll read this): please stop putting sweet/bread and butter pickles on the sandwiches! When people ask for pickles, I think most mean dill pickles. read more

Ugh. Koppa's. You suck. Why do I keep going back to you? It's because your sandwiches are really delicious......when they're made right. But most of the time they're not. Unholy amounts of horseradish, adding onions to a sandwich that doesn't come with onions, leaving the dressing off a reuben, just making an entirely different sandwich than I ordered--all big sandwich offenses. And even if they are made right, I still have to wait SO LONG and put up with such fucking attitude from the deli workers that it ruins the sandwich anyway. It's actually a game I play--try and get the deli workers to smile by being nice to them. I never win. Their shitty attitudes are unbreakable. What else? The place looks like it hasn't been cleaned in decades. Everything in the deli counter has that hazy grey, nasty film over it--the film that builds up when coleslaw sits out too long. Kitchy stuff on the walls and an old Atari system can't make up for the grossness and the fucking attitude. Now if I can only remember that every time before I walk in. read more

Koppa's is one of those great reliable quirky neighborhood joints that I love. I mostly go in for the deli, although it's also a full grocery. I've ordered a variety of sandwiches, and they're always solid. Prices are great too - all sandwiches are about $6 and under. Quite a few vegetarian options as well. This evening while pondering the menu, another guy in line recommended the fries so we added some to our order. I usually enjoy fries as a vessel for condiments, but these fries were so good I didn't use any. That never happens. Also, Atari. Play Atari while you wait. How cool is that? read more

Looking for a lunch alternative? I highly recommend going to Koppa's. Today's sandwich special (Thursday) was BLT's for $3,00. If you have a coupon, you can get $1 off or free fries. Fries are a $1.99. The BLT was on toasted homemade white bread. Fries are made to order and nice and crisp. Today I spent $6 for 2 BLT's and an order of fries...can't beat it. I can't wait to go back to try their other sandwiches and Fish Fry...some of you know how I love the Fish Fry. Forget Mickey D's, Wendy's, Cousin's, Subway, etc...and make your way to Koppa's read more

I would probably never shop at Koppa's (an Eastside institution) for regular groceries -- the prices of regular items are sky high -- but if you're going to their deli and say "Hey Colin, want to go to Koppa's for a sandwich?" chances are I'll have swiped your car keys and will be sitting in your car ready to GO. Please don't turn me in for grand theft auto, it's just that I get super excited and motivated by the thought of Koppa's to DO stuff...like eat! I'd go just to interact with the too-cool-for-school deli staff, just to view what they've got in their deli-case-of-deliciousness. Seriously fantastic sandwiches, with one named after each planet in the solar system -- yep, even Pluto. My personal favorites are the Frukwine, Baron Rodgers, and Satyr. Be prepared for whatever sandwich you get to literally explode goodness into your mouth! Might I also recommend snagging a Sprecher soda and perhaps some Army men gummies or chocolate covered peanut butter pretzels for a cap to an awesome lunch/dinner sandwich? Yes. I would. I am a bit sad that Herman (?) the lobster "liberated" from a local supermarket is no longer there -- but I do like he's in good hands now. Also, if you want to play some classic Atari while you wait, be my guest! "Koppa's feeds the planet" -- with delicious sandwiches. Love it...and I still haven't experienced the Hodag, their supposedly awesome breakfast sandwich! read more

Now it's summertime. You know what that means? I'll tell you. Don't worry. It's TIME FOR KOPPA'S DELICIOUS SANDWICHES to be eaten outside, either on their Farwell patio, or... you can take them to the lakefront. Best way to spend a lunch outside ever. Don't doubt. Just do. read more

This past Sunday: the boyfriend and I went to Koppa's so I could pick up some stuff from their overpriced grocery section to make cookies. Even though the food was overpriced, they had everything I needed, as always. Strolling down the one block from our apartment to this blessed deli, we were like...it's Hodag time. Both of us had yet to try one, and we were craving something brunchy without waiting or paying much. (Our breakfast = $6 for a Hodag and 2 coffees). I UNDERSTAND THE BUMPER STICKER NOW. I would break for a Hodag. I may do a lot more than break for one. My boyfriend and I split a two-egg Hodag and we were full. Pepperjack cheese, bacon, and Fulbeli (horseradish) sauce made it heavenly. We also got coffee, as usual. Their Colombian Supreme is great. So we sat at the tables outside, ate a Hodag and drank our hot beverages, and chuckled quietly (loudly) at the people waiting endlessly for a table at Comet. Sorry Comet, I love you, but sometimes I can't wait that long. Koppa's is great for the east siders in a pinch for something. They always seem to carry the item you think, "Eh, they probably won't have it. But it's worth a shot." The groceries are overpriced, yes, but convenience usually is. Koppa's offers a varietal beer and wine section, but it's not that spendy. Mostly, I love their deli. The sandwich options and specials are endless. One more awesome thing about Koppa's: playing free Atari while waiting for my Hodag to be finished getting doused in bacon grease. That's a good day. read more

Are you a fan of bizarre taxidermy and Atari? Then Koppa's is most definitely for you! Let me start by saying that I'm probably not trendy enough to embrace the full Koppa's experience. Being neither hipster, nor stoner, nor vegan, I have about as much in common with the "regulars" as a field mouse does with a common trout. The service is pretty slow, the prices are a high, and the selection is mediocre. That being said, I keep going back time after time. So, clearly, something is working for me. I did witness the flies on the meat slicer the other day, but even that wasn't enough to deter me from getting food. The beer and wine selection is spectacular! Indeed, that delightful aisle is the key strength of the store. The snarling, stuffed coyote above the dairy section is always there to welcome you, as well! Most of all, though, I value the convenience. It's just super fast to walk the block there, grab what you need and be done. Yes, I could go to Pick 'n Save a mile away and save some money, but Koppa's is closer and it's always good to support local, independent businesses. So, despite the slowness, and the small selection, and the occasional flies, I will probably keep coming back for as long as I live nearby. It's an East Side staple and no amount of waiting or insects will change that. read more

Very nice grocery store, you can find most of the products. It is very fresh and you can feel it is privately owned it has its own touch which you do not find a lot anymore looking at prices and comparing for example vegetable (fresh ones) are cheaper than brand stores fruits if they are cut and ready to go (same as other brand store) then it is cheaper they have a good variety of sandwich and deserts - it is tasty you can also find stuff for the house such as pen - books - tapes etc.. it is a good price compared to other brand stores - very reasonable even cheaper you can find you dairy (yogurt - milk ) reasonable prices - I highly recommend to do some grocery and the staff is nice ! read more

If I had to pick one thing to eat for the rest of my life, it would be either sandwiches or chicken tenders. It'd probably be sandwiches because I could have more variety. If I had to pick one place in Milwaukee to eat my sandwiches for the rest of my life, it would be here. O.k.? For one, talk about variety, there are three different sandwich menus. Paninis, pita sandwiches and regular cold sandwiches, and something else I can't remember. Yes, there is free atari while you wait, and it is a grocery store too so you can get whatever else you need, and the sandwiches are mostly $4.99. I don't really know what else to say. Sorry. Go? read more

I come here everyday--for the food, but also for the people who work there. It's your regular corner grocery store and has everything you need, but the real gem is their deli! Cheap and delicious sandwiches made with love, their famous hodags, and literally the best sesame chicken (ate it everyday for about two weeks). They have Eddie come in to cook their Chinese foods and it's all great! Pesto tortellini, general tao's, curried chicken salad.. it might not look top restaurant quality, but the taste is out of this world. And on top of all the goodness you can find here, the employees really care about you. Always friendly and open to getting to know you--that's what keeps me coming back. Do yourself a favor and come here, get some food, and take a couple minutes to get to know the beautiful people who work here! They have honestly made my life in Wisconsin! read more

Possibly the worst sandwich I've ever paid for. Im pissed at myself for throwing it in the garbage instead of bringing it back. What a joke. Save your money. read more

Koppa's Fulbeli Deli - Heres your turkey sandwich.... One slice of turkey. Are they for real? - Grocery Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Really bummed out by my recent experience at Koppa's Deli. I live across the street from Koppa's and have been enjoying their deli sandwiches for the last 8 months. I always order the same thing (ham and provolone on a hard roll) which cost $2.50, can't beat that for a quick and delicious meal. Well, I stopped in today and didn't recognize anyone behind the counter. I was puzzled when they handed me a sandwich that was $4.50. I was even more puzzled when I got home and there was only half a slice of cheese and 2 slices of ham on my sandwich. The sandwich was still enjoyable, but I miss the friendly guys that would greet me with a smile and knew my order before I even opened my mouth! I think I'll stick to the beer at Koppa's from now on. I've also seen some very questionable produce and grocery products here, you need to be very careful about what you purchase and always check expiration dates. read more