I've been to this spot on a few occasions now and love this little gem nestled in the Third Ward. Most recently, we were holiday shopping in the Third Ward and needed a break from the hustle and bustle of shopping. We stopped in here for one of their velvety smooth and delicious caramel lattes and a little lunch. For lunch, I got their veggie wrap. It was super basic but the toppings were fresh. It wasn't anything special but fortified me for more shopping. The service is always lovely, the atmosphere is bright and relaxing, and the prices are reasonable. Get to it! read more

A fun space right in the heart of the Third Ward! Full coffee menu, and was surprised to see a wine and cocktail menu, even a sangria flight too! It was later in the day so they were running low on bakery items, but spotted a red velvet cookie, YUM! Was doing some shopping and decided to pop in for a pick me up. Service was friendly, and decided to get my chai for dine-in, to enjoy a moment with all of the fun artwork and to catch up with a friend. Chai was delicious, and chairs by the window were a comfy spot to take a moment and people watch along Broadway. Pretty cool conference space that you can rent, looked like it had all the bells and whistles for a productive meeting. Nice to be able to peruse the art gallery and art pieces for sale as I waited for my beverage. Highly recommend, and prices are competitive to any other coffee shop in the neighborhood! read more

MARN Art + Culture Hub - Chai Tea Latte & Red Velvet Cookie - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

I want to like MARN, but didn't get the chance. A friend suggested we meet for coffee yesterday at 9:30. I arrived at 9:25. We left at 9:40. Lights were on. Video was playing. Sign said Open. Nada. A passerby said, "Good luck with that place." read more

MARN Art + Culture Hub - The locked door. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Fantastic unique concept! I was visiting from MN and happened to stumble across MARN as we were out shopping in the Third Ward. It was the coffee advertising that caught our eye, not necessarily the art sign. Contrary, upon entry, I was impressed between the blend of coffee and art. I can't say (even in MN and from other travel) that many spots exist like this. MARN has gorgeous windows allowing for natural light to filter in and has a very different vibe from a typical coffee house. If you come here, think library, zen garden, meditation quiet. If I was a MKE resident, I would 100% work remotely from this space as the lighting is perfect for on camera calls. In addition, the art work is brilliant and nice to browse if you wait for a coffee or are out shopping. My barista was totally friendly and we made small talk. I learned she made the crotched items in the shop and followed her on social media. She was extremely helpful and recommended me some alternatives to the matcha including one with cinnamon which her dad orders. I'll never forget this day because it was totally unique in every way. I wish you great success, MARN! read more

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The place is spotlessly clean. They have a beautiful cafe with lots of local art. What a great place to relax, read a book, and meetup with someone. The food is very reasonably priced, and they have a large wine and alcohol array. read more

It's the 2nd time that I stop in here this week ! The environment is very neat. It's definitely a nice work/ relaxation area. The white on the chairs, walls and tables really makes the place feel very light and welcoming. I will most definitely be back in again. read more

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Very cool new coffee and wine bar of in the third ward. This place definitely fills a void of coffee shops in the Third Ward in Milwaukee (only one i know of that remains is Anodyne inside the Milwaukee Public Market). There is a ton of space in this spot to work from and to admire very unique art (its a MARN owned space which has montly rotating art gallery). Downside: Since its student/ working professional run, they aren't the best baristas and might have things on the menu that they have run out of. Also their coffee was 8$ which I think is definitely expensive for what it was. Will give it another chance for sure. read more

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Art and coffee? I'm in. Met a friend to work- grabbed a coffee and a tea. Service fast and friendly. And, I enjoyed the art installation as I popped to the restroom. Great space. I'll be back. read more

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The atmosphere was clean, chic and inviting. They have a mini area for their merch as you step in. We were immediately greeted by a friendly gal. When we got to the bar, we asked what kind of lattes they had and the baristas said the only had chai, vanilla and hazelnut. I ordered a chai latte with my coffee bun and my friend ordered a vanilla latte. We sat down at our table and when we poured the water into the glass, we noticed that the glass was DIRTY. There were still lipstick stains on the glasses. Gross. We had to ask another glass and the girls were friendly about it. The drinks came out rather fast but the chai latte was luke warm and watered down. I did not really taste the "chai" in it. I would not get again. However, my friends vanilla latte was good and flavorful. About 15-20 minutes go by and we realized that our pastries haven't come out. We thought they just forgot so we had to asked one of the baristas for it and one of them got slightly defensive about it. After they came out, I was a little disappointed since the coffee bun was really stale and cold. The texture tasted like the bread they give you on a United Flight. I would not recommend the coffee bun. Overall: Atmosphere: 10/10 Drinks: 5/10 Pastries: 2/10 Service: 5/10 Total: 22/40 so 3 stars. Would I give it another chance? Yes! I'll try the wine next time. It's a really cool place but baristas def need more training! read more

MARN Art + Culture Hub - Chai tea latte and vanilla latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

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Interval coffee is one of my favorites in town, and I am so excited that they are now in my neighborhood! MARN is the Milwaukee Artist Resource Network, and they have a beautiful space displaying art of all kind. The wine and coffee bar is run by Interval, and it's DELICIOUS. The pastries and food menu also looked amazing! Gorgeous space. High ceilings. Exposed brick. Comfortable seating. It's hitting all of my favorite points! I'll be back! read more

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What a hidden gem. MARN is an art gallery plus wine bar and cafe. It's a art loving, wine loving hipster's dream. The interior is hip and bright, and all the traces of art strewn all around will definitely inspire you if you're there for work. There's plenty of seating scattered throughout the gallery. There's a seating area with a sofa tucked away in the corner as well. This place is great for catching up with friends, or for getting work done. I came on a Tuesday afternoon, and the cafe wasn't busy. Drinks are a tad on the pricey side, but I do feel like you're paying for the atmosphere mostly. I got the matcha lavender latte--it was good but nothing special. I would not come here expecting to be blown away by their drinks, but I would come just to soak in the atmosphere alone. Will definitely be back! read more

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A pleasant atmosphere. Drink your cappuccino or your personal favorite drink while walking around their art gallery or sit and enjoy people watching through their large front Windows. A very pleasant way to kill some time while waiting for theater across the street. As at any proper coffee shop you are allowed to sit and use your laptop for work or school .... read more

MARN Art + Culture Hub - Milwaukee mounted police pasing by - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

A new cool, student-run coffee bar in Third Ward. Bright, aesthetic, and spacious. Lots of event space as well. Their espresso beans are from a Cincy roaster (not for sale) and cold brew is from Interval. The barista, a very friendly lady, told me that the place will become a multi-roaster-experience coffee bar after the grand opening. I got a cold brew and a cortado. Cold brew got the nice wine-like body & the naturally sweet flavor. The cortado was rich, smooth, at the right temperature and not smoky at all. The natural sweetness from the milk perfectly cut the acidity of the strong espresso. I think the barista did a great job in steaming the milk and the coffee shop did a great job in sourcing and roasting the espresso blend too. read more

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While there is no shortage of coffee shops in the area, this one surely hits all the right spots - 1) great crew and baristas. they were very willing to go off-menu and try different things 2) very nice coffee collection 3) comfortable seating with open spaces and very nice lighting 4) and finally, they have wine as well, so something for everyone read more

Popped in for coffee, left relaxed and refreshed. I would order again the not too sweet olive oil cake that is served warm with aromatic drip coffee. Complimentary carafes of water and glasses are available on each table. Most are working on their laptops near the window. The music, lighting and furniture is calming, but does not put you to sleep. I'll gladly return when I need a recharge. read more

MARN Art + Culture Hub - Ordering coffee on a blustery day - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

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Place is a great spot to work away! Wine list, coffee. Not a full bar but calm atmosphere, big windows, good wifi. Art installation makes you feel classy AF. Small menu but delicious. Wish they'd bring back the flatbread. My past experience here has been excellent, personalized customer service. This past time they didn't acknowledge my presence even though I was 1 of only 4 people. Kind of weird. Maybe they're new? Personable, knowledgeable staff was a key element so hope they don't lose that! read more

MARN Art + Culture Hub - Vegan Sammie - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Another hidden gem in the Third Ward! This is a great place to stop in when I'm the midst of shopping or errands. Love the wine and pastries. The olive oil cake is delish!! The art is great too. Such a neat place to walk around and soak in the art, then grab a glass of rosé or coffee. They have good gift options too with the smaller art. Would definitely recommend!! I always bring visitors in if we are in the Third Ward. read more

MARN Art + Culture Hub - Who doesn't love a glass of rosé and a slice of olive oil cake? - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Firstly, this place is beautiful and bright. I could stay here all day and work and there's plenty of room to do so along with the food and fuel to make it happen. I came in just for a couple drinks to go and was so impressed by the output I saw coming from the kitchen. It looked top-notch, bright, plentiful and seem to be served relatively quickly from order. Co-located with The art gallery is a nice touch too. Last but not least they seem to have a pretty extensive wine and brunch offering so this is definitely on our brunch list to come! read more

This is a great place to work on a weekday morning. I've been here a few times to sit at the bar with my laptop and a latte. They also make a really really good breakfast - try the sammie or the pesto eggs. Easily the best place for work+coffee hangs in the 3rd ward. Being surrounded by cool art doesn't hurt either! read more

Though I've only stopped into FOMA once, it was a really lovely experience. The space is large, bright and welcoming, with unique charm and clearly thought-out details. It seems like a wonderful place to meet up with friends, to get some work done, or do some reading. I ordered the lavender espresso tonic and it was delicious. It had great flavor and was not overpowering on the lavender. While you wait for your drink or if you just want something more to do than grab coffee, there is a gallery at the back with local artists' work. It wasn't particularly busy when we went first thing on a Sunday morning, but the service was fast and everyone was friendly. I highly recommend stopping in! read more

My husband and I had and I stopped by for the Me and the Mountain exhibit. As with any business in the Third Ward, parking was difficult. It was a Tuesday night around 6:00 and I was able to find some two streets down so it was a quick walk. I could see the large windows from the corner and identified the location but it took me a minute to figure out which door was theirs. The space is absolutely gorgeous. Upon entering, they have a merch, pamphlets on events, and various pieces of local art for sale. There is a full bar with a decent wine and beer selection. They had a signature drink titled Devil at the Disco which was made with tequila in honor of Cinco de Mayo. I loved it! They also serve coffee drinks which I did not try, but plan to do so soon. For this event, they had a local singer who was phenomenal. We enjoyed lounging with our drinks as much as we enjoyed viewing the art. There was also a stand with different finger foods and wine for purchase. These were very high end and could add another level to your next dinner party! I would love to spend the rest of my day here after a work lunch in the area. They utilize the space well for leisure or business. I highly recommend you check them out! read more

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What a neat little find in the Third Ward. This would be a cute spot for a date night or meet up with a friend. There is a gorgeous bar and several seating options. When not enjoying a glass of wine or cup of coffee, you can check out the current art exhibit. They also have a selection of local artists works on display and for purchase. Worth checking out and supporting our local art scene. read more

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Wonderful cafe and art exhibit hybrid experience. The coffee and teas are of excellent quality, with the maple smoked cold brew being my personal go-to. The ambience and staff are bright and inviting; cannot wait to return when back in Milwaukee! read more

Really cute place with great local art and friendly staff. I got the espresso tonic--highly recommended!

I just had the coffee and it was alright nothing special but the art work was nice to walk around the building to look at everything. The service was fine, I went when there was no one there except one of the servers. Wish I had tried some of the food though. read more

This is an art studio first, Cafe second. Paid for a large coffee to drink there. They served me a small cup, but that's ok. No offer of cream or sugar. All they had put was bitter stevia. Drank my coffee and about 10 minutes later I left. No offer for refills, no congeniality. Ignored. A good place to be left alone I guess. The offering of pastries looked nice. Bright white decor. read more