This place is a gem! The drinks and sweets are beautifully flavorful. The staff is kind and the…read morevibe and atmosphere are welcoming and comforting. it was a lovely place to sit spend time with my grandma and mom for my mom's birthday. Definitely want to adventure out and come again!

The coffee is good! They have a good selection and their pastry options are also delicious!…read more The cafe is spacious and has wonderful natural light. The coffee is good! They have a good selection and their pastry options are also delicious! The cafe is spacious and has wonderful natural light.

The best coffee I've ever had. Just to Moved to Milwaukee and thought I'd never find good coffee…read moreagain. It's weird and eclectic but as long as we want to try something new you won't be disappointed!!!

Best coffee shop for out of state roasters in the city. A relaxed bar environment to experiment…read morewith exotic coffee notes. Often just one highly trained barista is working the small shop. Don't expect the coffee to get to you fast but expect the quality to be high.

Pricey. I'm not convinced that the prices were worth the…read moretaste. Especially in the paper cups - I do admit that I'm somewhat of a tea snob. They do have some unique blends and they were nice, but I feel that a nice tea cup would elevate the experience. Cold Brew Friend had the coffee - he said it was good. But he's not a coffee snob. Lol. Meadow tea Pleasant. Feels very herbal, and familiar. Carrot tea I have burdock tea all the time and the carrot tea tasted very similar to it. Marshmallow tea So I learned today that marshmallow is not the fluffy sweet white thing that goes in the middle of a s'more. Marshmallow tea was definitely unique, and I quite enjoyed it. Barista/tea brewer was working alone and working fast through the orders. But during a busier time, she might have trouble keeping up. Very nice, and not too chatty.

I came here, first time, on a whim since it's close to where I reside and I always walk by it…read more I was out and about earlier in the day and wanted to have a nice sit down meal for myself. I love sandwiches and knew I had to try the pastrami. It was fantastic. I've been trying to cut back on caffeine and I instead went with one of their refreshers on the menu. It was I believe and 'Blue and Grapefruit' - and that wasn't my favorite as someone who doesn't really care for grapefruit that much. I got it thinking it would be diluted a bit, SO, if you like grapefruit, I'm sure it's perfect for you. I also got a peanut butter oreo pie and wish I took a picture of it...but I devoured it too quick to even think about it. For me, that dessert was the definite highlight of the cafe. I'll definitely come back on more weekends when I have a craving for pastrami.

First time here. It was a cold morning, so I stopped in for a hot beverage and something to eat…read more Food: For not being a coffee shop, they have an extensive menu of hot and cold beverages. I ordered a London Fog Tea Latte, with a little lavender and a little vanilla, in a mug. The barista did a nice job and gave the tea a good long steep. It had excellent flavor, and the temperature was right (about 140°F). It would have been even better with a bit more foam on top. For bakery items, they had a big pile of large cookies (cowboy?), but not much else. The food menu is a little sparse but has some good options for breakfast or lunch sandwiches. I ordered a Cubano sandwich, which turned out to be an excellent choice. It came out hot, with nicely grilled bread and savory meats inside. The roasted pork was especially tender and flavorful. It came with a small container of slaw, which was a little uninspiring. Service: The person who took my order and made my drink did a nice job. She took her time and did a good job with the drink. I appreciated that they delivered both the drink and the food to the table. She was a bit soft-spoken and a little hard to hear with the music playing. Efficient, but not especially outgoing. Atmosphere: The space has a bit of an industrial minimalist feel. High ceilings with the mechanicals in plain sight, along with colorful paint and design elements. Seating can accommodate groups of different sizes, though there aren't too many spots ideal for couples. The space can be a bit echoey, and the volume of the music could make conversation challenging at times. It's a nice spot for groups to hang out, and there was a larger table where people were working and collaborating. A decent spot for hanging out at lunch or later in the afternoon.

Been to Lake Effect a number of times, and it's a consistently good spot. On this Saturday morning,…read morethey were super busy and the place was packed. We were a group of seven and were able to find a couple of tables to pull together. The staff have always been super nice and helpful. They make excellent tea lattes. I usually go with a London Fog, and they do a very nice job with it, even adding some latte art. If I could make one suggestion, it would be offering a 16 oz option. They currently have 12 oz mugs, and sometimes I'm just looking for a little more. A tiny issue. Thanks!

What a cute coffee shop! So many windows, greenery, and cozy decorations! This is definitely a spot…read moreI could hang out at for awhile. I just popped in for a to go coffee today but will definitely be back! Staff was super friendly and conversational! Amazing service- even though they were busy, my coffee was delicious and ready quickly! I had the butter pecan latte- so good!

Great coffee and a cool spot to grab a cup o' joe and/or a beer! They also have art for sale - very…read morecool pieces.

There are a lot of very good coffee shops on this side of town, and several of them are on North…read moreAvenue. First time stopping into Vennture. When I first pulled up to the building it was 7:30am, and they were open. But the windows somehow made it look dark inside, and I literally had to put my nose to the glass to see any activity. Otherwise I might have thought they were closed and kept going (special glass that cuts down glare inside?). Once inside there are several different areas for seating; the bar with stools, the front windows ledge with more stools, or the center area that has larger tables for various size groups. Lots of natural light from the front windows. The interior design, is a bit industrial, well lit, and welcoming. Things were neat and clean. Inside there was a short line to the counter which was right ahead. Took a few minutes to arrive at counter and order. Got a pleasant greeting and help with the order. I ordered the usual London Fog Tea Latte (little lavender,little vanilla, and extra foam). They didn't have much in the way of pastries/bakery. They were out of the Coffee Cake, but suggested the Apple Galette supplied by Miss Molly Bakery. They don't have the ability to warm up the bakery, which was a little disappointment. They took their time steeping the tea, which is a good thing. It came with a nice head of foam, had great flavor, and was the right temperature (148F). Texture-wise it could have been a little creamier. The Apple Galette was amazing. The crust was flakey and nicely sprinkled with course sugar. The apples had great flavor and were moist. The atmosphere was relaxed and most people were having quiet conversations. There's a very chill cat (Sugar) roaming around the place, and occasionally keeping people company. Not my favorite, but definitely a place that I would return to.

The atmosphere inside this café is great! The baristas are quite friendly and love to recommend…read moregreat options suiting cutomers' taste and preferences. I got a seasonal special matcha latte (their sakura matcha latte) which tasted amazing but a bit pricey as it was $10. The wifi in the cafe was also not working which dimmed my overall experience. Overall, it is a nice place to get experimental drinks and coffees albeit a bit pricey.

I'm actually adding a star for their coffee, but they need to get to get their wifi fixed…read more Honestly, they might have the single best cup of coffee in Milwaukee. Their Moon Water is simply delicious and their Motorhead (pork fat, really?) is almost as good. I want to try different drinks but between those two I can't branch out. I look forward to Moon Water too much! Their staff are always super friendly and they have some very comfy couches and interesting seating options. Located right next to the Grohmann Museum, which is absolutely worth a look if you haven't been. Now about that wifi. I've been here 4 times now and that wifi has been spotty at best every single time. This morning it quite simply did not work. I had to use my own hot spot. I recently started working from home and I like switching it up between coffee shops and the library. Obviously the coffee is priority but I'm also there to work, and I'd like having reliable wifi to do my work. I'd like to come here more often but that internet connection is a problem.

I was just looking for a place to meet a friend near UWM before we attended a show there, and I…read morewound up finding a place that I would enjoy hanging out at, and I don't even drink coffee! Oakland Cafe serves Colectivo coffee and tea, and I think I saw hookah, too. What I liked were the super comfy chairs that spun so you didn't have to push your chair back to leave the table and the chill music playing, which was mostly soft hip hop (think Digable Planets type of tempo) at the time of my visit. Seriously, I will be back.

I could tell they didn't want me there. Turned up the music really loud. I was trying to work and…read moreonly person there. It's drab. I wouldn't go again.