You'd have to be a little crazy to visit this coffee shop--and that's exactly what makes it so memorable! The coffee is excellent, the tea selection is wonderful, and they even offer a variety of alcoholic beverages. This is not a place for those seeking a spotless, minimalist atmosphere. Instead, it embraces a quirky, eclectic character that gives it a unique charm. The space is full of personality, and that's what makes it such a cool place to spend time. read more

Here's the thing about Rochambo, it's a quirky, hipster, creative space, but I feel like it's grunge has gone a little too far? In my most recent visit, I was bummed to see how messy the place felt. Like not enough pride in keeping it tidy and cool. The upstairs specifically is pretty uninviting if I'm honest. Tables array, trash on the ground, walls beat up, etc. I'll say though, my lavender rose iced matcha was tasty! They have avast menu of drinks to choose from, with many creative mixes. I chose from their spring specials menu, and it was a good choice. Wouldn't be my first choice of place to meet a friend for coffee or hang out, but popping in to take a drink to-go is a yes. read more

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Dog-friendly tea and coffee house - takes me back to my UWM days!! I had the white chocolate mint latte with pistachio milk. Heaven!! read more

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Reminds me of my favorite study spot in college. Lots of seats near windows, not overcrowded, people are doing their thing. Good drinks served with a smile. read more

Right on Brady St in downtown Milwaukee, this is the BEST spot to grab tea in the city. Black? Green? White? Herbal? They have every kind of loose leaf you can ask for! Mostly sourced from Rishi, a local Milwaukee tea distributor. This spot marches to the beat of its own drum. Its mismatched furnishings and unique, energetic waitstaff are fitting for the east side. Whether working or having a conversation, there is no better spot for a cup of tea! read more

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Rolled out of bed in our B&B and walked down the street and there it was. Great coffee and atmosphere and conversation with the barista.

If you want Tea they got Tea! Had the blueberry something. Served in a cute glass mug. Ambiance is nice. Window seating with a view of Brady. The service was attentive when spoken too. read more

Stopped in Rochambo today and got the Insightful mocha for this afternoon's kick! Thank you Sofia for the delicious drink! read more

Rochambo Coffee & Tea House - Insightful Mocha for this afternoon's kick Thank you Sofia - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

They said they were famous for their Irish coffees and I believe. Next to a hot cider, there's nothing better on a cold night than an Irish coffee, and Rochambo makes some great ones. Plenty of seating for relaxing and people watching on Brady Street. read more

So... I've been a Ro customer for a long time. I've seen many iterations of staff come and go, and until now, I didn't think it was possible to be as annoyed by employees as I am now. More specifically, they're loud, often laughing hysterically at things that warrant an enthusiastic grin or chuckle at most. Also, if one of their friends pop in, expect to hear high pitched squeals that are, of course, loud and, from a customer's pov, inconsiderate and unprofessional. It's like someone just returned from war instead of the laundromat. Be happy, laugh, enjoy friendship, but jeesh. I might as well be trying to get work done in a school cafeteria, which is where the staff were eating in not too long ago. This is a sentiment shared by many customers who haven't gotten detentions within the last few years. Don't get me wrong, the kids are nice but loud, loud, loud. Just tone it down a bit and consider the fact that customers should be able to enjoy themselves without flinching when one of the employees can't control the sounds that come out of their mouths. And please, barista with too much serotonin in her brain, stop saying "peekaboo" when waiting on a customer. We're not two years old. How about that... She actually just screamed, like a scream from a horror movie. I'm not making this up or exaggerating. It really just happened on cue. The kids are nice, but right now Ro has become the Mickey Mouse Clubhouse. If you're looking to concentrate or just relax, Ro might not be for you until the present generation is replaced by more professional employees. read more

The saddest thing about leaving downtown Milwaukee is leaving Rochambo. We live in Austin, TX now and make it a point to go here EVERY DAY when we are in town. Brian is truly just a wonderful human being and the chocolate chai is to die for! We highly recommend stopping at this place because they literally have every kind of drink you can imagine. Even some with spirits :) Until next time - lovely place in my dreams... read more

Rochambo Coffee & Tea House - Chocolate Chai - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

This is likely my favorite coffee shop in Milwaukee. I love the eclectic decor and unique menu. I usually order an iced latte with honey. However, now that they've started serving matcha, I've been changing it up. Their staff is also wonderful shoutout to Shelby and her coworkers for always being so wonderful every time I visit! read more

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Honestly just walked in here because we arrived early for our reservation next door and needed to kill some time. I didn't expect much from the coffee shop, but was pleasantly surprised. The shop offers different types of coffee, tea, and alcoholic beverages. Sometimes when you go to a random coffee shop and they offer a huge list of flavors, you either don't taste the coffee or you don't taste the flavors. That's not the case here. Our drinks were very well made. You could taste the coffee and the actual flavors in your drink. The staff was very friendly and I definitely plan on coming back here next time I am in MKE! read more

Rochambo Coffee & Tea House - Love and Bliss lattes - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

I visited Milwaukee on Labor Day weekend 2023. I was charmed by Rochambo and its college-y atmosphere, a little library of books, great posters, and icy drinks on the last day of August. If I come back to Milwaukee, I'll be sure to ask my friend if we can stop by Rochambo once more! read more

Rochambo Coffee & Tea House - kwan yin statue and mandals - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

How could I forget about Rochambo. It's like your favorite coffee shop from your college days but with booze and a kind of hipster atmosphere and also it's on Brady Street with all that entails. I'm not just giving them stars because they're open on Thanksgiving (in 2019) but it is nice. I should really come more often. They have coffee, alcoholic drinks, and alcoholic coffee drinks. I'm usually here during the regular-coffee part of the day. Their lattes and mochas are good. But I have had their "the best" Irish coffee and it's delicious too. In addition to the coffee and booze they also have a pretty extensive tea selection. It's loose leaf and they give it to you in kind of a bag with a stick attached for easy removal. You can have all the hot water you want with your tea so you can linger awhile. There's also a small, eclectic selection of local goods up by the register. It's a place that's very representative of Brady Street, with the uneven wood floors and local characters and usually pretty good music playing. If you're on Brady and going to drink coffee anyway, give these guys your money. read more

Rochambo Coffee & Tea House - Iced Bee Love - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

I found a table where I could get some work done while sipping a properly constructed cappuccino. It's a unique cafe, I much prefer independent coffee shops to bigger chains. Parking a car is a challenge around here, so it's maybe a better bicycle destination or walk over here. An eclectic compendium of regulars but far enough away from my little table that no one was able to distract me. Close enough that when I needed a break I could eavesdrop for entertainment. Good music at a volume that I could get some work done and if I ever came here with someone I could have a conversation. I wonder if there is barista anywhere in America that doesn't have a tattoo? Wouldn't that be unbelievably daring and iconoclastic to be a barista without any tattoos? read more

Rochambo Coffee & Tea House - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Super cool vibe, great coffee, very reasonable prices. Ton of drink choices, including teas, coffees, cordials and cocktails. read more

Rochambo Coffee & Tea House - Coffee selection - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

This spot S-L-A-P-S. Slaps. I no longer live in Milwaukee but I still come back here whenever I'm in town. Even took my wife here to show her one of my favorite spots. She loved it too. Coffee - dope. Everything from drip, straight-up classic espresso to inventive lattes are all solid. The space - fun, chill spot Staff - always positive every damn time. Only drawback - understaffed a little. But, people wait in line because it's a good spot. read more

Rochambo has an eclectic vibe with a wide variety of drinks, teas, and alcoholic items too. We went with a simple dirty chai and it tasted like a iced latte with lots of milk. Disappointed for the price point as it lacked any flavor besides espresso. May have been an off day as the place seems like a local favorite. read more

Rochambo Coffee & Tea House - the front of the building - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

It's a cute little tea place. Hung out with my friend here a few times. I thought that they had alcoholic drinks/teas that they made, but when I got there, the girl seemed confused. She said that she could add vodka to my tea. So I'm unsure why they have vodka if they don't actually make drinks here. Anyway, service is friendly. I am not a huge tea fan, so the other times I've come I haven't gotten anything. I'll definitely go back to chill with my friend. There's plenty of room for people to chill and it looks like quite a few students hang out here. There's an upstairs with more space to sit. read more

Found this cool place on Christmas Eve on Brady Street! I have to be honest I called around a few places trying to find somewhere that was serving eggnog and when we couldn't find a place we decided to try Rochambo for the spiked coffee. I love discovering Milwaukee because you can literally find a melting pot of coffee shops and restaurants. Rochambo was perfect for our Christmas Eve morning because we really just wanted a casual place to have some spiked coffee and talk without the trendy couches, yoga pants and loud music. Rochambo fit the bill! The charm of this place are the mismatched tables and chairs, the drink selection and the friendly staff. I had an Irish coffee which was the second best I have ever had (sorry the first is on Fisherman's Wharf in San Fransisco...and who can compete with that?) BUT it was straight up delicious and heavenly. There is something about Irish Whiskey in the morning that makes the day go better ;) Hubby had The Snowflake which had White Godiva Chocolate, Espresso Vodka....and coffee. It is hard to tell which one of us won on the drink selection both were tasty! We bought some of their coffee to brew at home and now were are both hooked (sorry keurig). So if you are looking for a place to chill and have some great coffee this place is awesome. I think they had an upstairs as well but I didn't wonder that far! Parking may be a challenge....it is Brady Street but it is a quick Uber from downtown or the Third Ward. read more

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After a day of shopping in extreme cold weather I decided to head back home so I could quickly get to a warm bed. While sitting in the parking lot in a freezing car waiting until eternity for the car to warm up, my teeth began shattering and I rocked myself back and forth vigorously to generate enough body heat while the car was warming up. A thought quickly popped in my head of hot chocolate or coffee would be a nice prelude to ending the night in my warm bed. I quickly checked the nearest coffee shop locations on yelp to see who was still open after 8 pm and low and behold I found Rochambo. I proceeded to get there as quick as possible and when I entered the building it had a very laid back feel to it. A house converted into a coffee shop, what a great idea. I was in awe of all the specialty coffee and tea drinks (non-alcoholic and alcoholic) along with an array of mouthwatering cookies, brownies, etc. After a long debate I ordered a Chai Chata (Chai Tea and Rumchatta) topped off with hand whipped cream. My first sip was what I imagine how a fluffy cloud would taste (If you were able to consume clouds). The cream was so thick, fluffy, smooth and buttery in taste. I would buy a cup of the hand whipped cream alone and slurp it down in one sip at Rochambo. My drink was made to perfection and it complimented my vegan friendly peanut butter and chocolate chip bar. Rochambo is so quaint and comfortable and even though it is not a new hip, trendy or upscale coffee house; the charm, character and great specialty drinks makes it hands down a gem in the rough. Thank you for a cup of warm and fuzzy feelings. read more

I've been here twice in the last 5 years (before I moved away and now that I've returned); this place has remained the same! Which is great for consistency's sake. It's a tall and narrow coffee/tea house (two floors) with lots of little tables, or you can belly up to the bar. Are the kids still using the phrase "hipster"? Because this place fits the hipster vibe. They have quite the selection of coffee to choose from, my friend quickly found something she enjoyed. It even came with coffee art with the finished product (looks like a white leaf?). On the menu, they have tea, rare tea, extra rare tea; behind the bar they have quite an extended assortment of options! I tried the green tea with a hint of orange. Yes, I'm sure it had a name, I did not pick that part up. While I was there (Tuesday night after 7pm), there appeared to be a lot of college students there with their laptops, studying or working on papers. Looked like a great place to do work or meet up with a friend (or two). If you're looking to get away from your coffee shop franchise, this could be a good spot for you. Fits well with the Brady Street community of businesses! read more

The place: Rochambo is one of those gritty hipster coffee shops. The color and the art give it a creative feel. The second floor is perfect for camping out and working. When we were there, the music was a mixture of Asian instrumentals and jazz. Be warned: the second floor bathroom smells a little funky. The location: In the heart of Brady Street, good luck finding parking. It's available, but it's usually taken. You'd be better off taking the bus. The drinks: Delicious. I had the Mystic Mocha (mentioned by another reviewer) and it was the stuff of dreams. Beautiful taste--rich, satisfying. The service: Kind and helpful. We brought our own mugs and the batista was concerned about underfilling them so she offered to make more for us. We declined, but it was really cool of her to offer. The cost: Yiiiiikes. It hurt a little. For the 2 fancy espresso drinks, I spent $12. It looked like the drip coffee was under a dollar which is amazing (I wish I'd tried it just for reference). Is this the place a frugal college student should frequent? Perhaps not. But is it a place for a special coffee concoction? Sure. Next time: I need to try a chai chata or an Irish coffee. Other reviewers mentioned them but I wasn't in the mood over the weekend. read more

Rochambo Coffee & Tea House - Upstairs at Rochambo. You can look at the tops of people's heads! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

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I stopped in to Rochambo on a whim and had one of the best coffees I've ever tasted. I ordered the Mystic, which was some sort of salted caramel, vanilla bean +more creation. Whatever it was was delicious! Their menu had a lot of other promising contenders as well, including unique alcoholic coffee beverages + a big tea selection. The bartender/barista was really friendly and quick. I'll definitely be back when I'm in Milwaukee, though I now wish there was a Chicago location! read more

Rochambo Coffee & Tea House - The Mystic - this picture does no justice to the taste - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Delicious coffee drinks with rumchata. Great loose tea for purchase (u can buy bulk of a zillion kinds. Almond joy and milky way are really reliable (and sweet!) Coffee drinks. It's nice to take friends cuz u can keep a coffee drinker and a drinker drinker happy. The seats out front during nice weather hold one of the best spots on Brady for people watching. The baristas (esp. Todd and Tina!) are great too! read more

Found this place as I was heading back to Madison and needed a coffee and quick coffee to go. However, the bar stools and bar area pulled me right in and I sat for a while and enjoyed my coffee instead. They have a great selection of tea. They also sell liquor coffee drinks that sounds super delicious. I'll definitely have to return to try the Slick Will (rumchata, hazelnut espresso, and vodka) and the Mood Ring (hazelnut, espresso vanilla, and Godiva chocolate liquor). This place makes me wish I had Rumchata on hand at home to pour in my coffee. All their drinks sound delicious. They also sell a few different beers and have them on tap. Great place to brainstorm, stop in on your way out of town, or to chill. The service was great and the prices were reasonable. Yummy looking cookies and brownies at the register as well. read more

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This is my go-to coffee spot in Milwaukee. The barista, Brian, is one of my favorites. You can just describe to him what you would like and how sweet you want it and he will create an amazing coffee drink without hesitation. They also have a plethora of teas and they even make alcoholic cocktails! I will always recommend it to friends or people visiting. It also has a prime location on Brady Street so it's easily walkable on the East Side. read more

In an area that is over saturated with great cafes, this place truly stands out with unique staff and atmosphere. As you enter, you are gazed with great art on the wall, wonderful blend of smell of organic coffee and the most cheerful barista. The staff here really know there coffee. Their polite gesture and politeness are sure to charm you. This is a place where you can truly relax and feel like yourself. It's does not feel corporate and the staff isn't in a uniform. Which is something good if you do not want that artificial corporate robotic like satisfaction. This place is charming and genuine. Ask for Brian read more

Solid coffee spot with an expansive menu and a fun eclectic vibe. I have spent time here both as a hangout spot and also as a grab and go stop. Their regular chai was pretty decent and had a bit more of a kick to it than most other chais that I've had in the area. The dirty chai was overpowered by the espresso and did not have any spice flavor to it, only sweetness. They can get pretty busy and service varies depending on the time/amount of staff it seems like. read more

Five stars in the cultural iconography department. A feast for the senses; a dappled cornucopia of decades of evolving hipness; colors and accents and style - - and still a gentle, calming spaciousness that is both relaxing and invigorating. I asked the (wonderful) barista how long the place had been around, and she said 1995, and it hadn't changed at all. If she had said '1967 Summer of Love' I wouldn't have blinked an eye. The espresso was even more classic than that: it was jolting, lashing, beatnik-era java; a heavily-roasted electric-acid-test stiffy. Not that this is always what you want in an espresso. But that's what makes it classic. read more

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Exec Summary: Hipster Coffee shops Woo Hoo...It saddens me that I have to walk up purple stairs to get the most wonderful adult coffee! I know...a hipster I will never be but as the "Alex P. Keaton" of my family I will somehow channel my deceased Dead Head father (Grateful Dead for those of you who didn't grow up riding in a VW bug with your hushpuppy wearing parents). It is by channeling my father Pat that I will be able to transcend the purple stairs to coffee nirvana! Assets: Being in the heart of Brady Street makes Rochambo cool to begin with. Having a name I still can't pronounce correctly makes it even more hipster. But besides all of this the staff is extremely welcoming and extremely capable. Lori and I wanted a holiday eggnog which alas we were unable to find. So instead we decided to have an Irish Coffee at Rochambo. After ordering from a very nice hipster staff we proceeded to sit at one of the high tops. The place is decorated in a typical eclectic style with food and concert articles which alerted me to other coffee libations. Thus after having a wonder Irish Coffee I requested a snowflake (Coffee, Espresso infused Vodka, Godiva white chocolate liquor and foam). This is now my new favorite winter adult coffee. We also ended up purchasing a bag of their house brew for our French Press at home. Liabilities: None really. Its a coffee shop...with purple stairs which makes it cooler than me. I would say that parking is an issue due to it location on Brady but if you Uber then you don't have to worry about it. I love Uber...which is also cooler than me. Property Plant & Equipment: Have I told you the stairs are purple? The vibe is cool coffee shop with a relaxed casual feel. Its the prefect location for a coffee shop that has a name I can pronounce. Cool place. Thanks for letting this card carrying Alex P. Keaton Conservative channel his Uber liberal father while having some awesome adult coffee. Beanies off to you! read more

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The barista working the past few mornings I've visited is an absolute delight. I genuinely enjoy waiting in line behind people to hear his friendly convos with other patrons. My favorite things to order so far are the iced Grace or Mystic! A little walk over to Rochambo is quickly becoming a favorite occasional morning routine for me. read more

tl;dr Ro is the the place to go - ps barista is the best I've got to say I'm impressed with Ro, even though I've only been a handful of times. When I went in on a Friday afternoon the lower level was PACKED and the line was almost to the door. I waited patiently and the barista made it all worth while. He was so fun! He was kind, apologized for the wait and really, honestly, truly cared about what I was ordering and if I was going to like it. Giving off high energy and positive vibes, If he had follow-up questions to make sure I was getting only the best, he referred to me as "sister" (which I adored - such a little hippy.) He took my money and gave me change in quantities of "million" and "billion" increments which was also hilarious and out-of-the-box. He alone would make me go back there. Great customer service. There has been past reviews with not great feedback on the baristas behind the counter (but whoever it was, it wasn't this guy!) Also, I was able to skip the crowds and head upstairs to the second level which was much less crowded and allowed me to do the remote work from the shop that I needed. Coffee was great and they have a lot of healthy snack options at the front, too. Vibrant atmosphere, the place has wifi, great people watching, extravagant teas, adult beverages if you're so inclined, hand-whipped cream for your coffee and Valentine coffee beans which I also support/love. read more

I was visiting and I loved this place. The people the mood, the tea was AMAZING. If I went to school here I would go here all the time! Definitely stop in and relax and try the rejuvenation tea if you're feeling under the weather or the peach tea if you want something light. The tea selection is huge. read more

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Chamomile tea She was bright, intelligent, calm. Truly seductive in her ways and scent. I can recall her aging overtime like fine wine or a legendary aged Kombucha. It is with sadness to announce the death of my sweet niece Dianne. She tasted like a scene of a Disney movie. The closest thing I will be to Dianne is through the southing love of chamomile tea poured by beautiful souls in this house. Find me upstairs sending prayers to my fallen angels- please respect my privacy read more

My absolute favorite coffee shop in Milwaukee! The baristas are amazing! They're always super welcoming and make the drinks perfectly. It's colorful, vibrant, and a great place to get work done or catch up with friends! read more

Rochambo Coffee & Tea House - They're dog friendly & my dog Jackson loves to come. He always gets a treat! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

I love coming here when I get to work from home. The environment is soothing, the staff is friendly, and they have some great natural light. Their tea selection is amazing. There are definitely a solid variety of options. They also serve some alcoholic coffee options that are quite delicious. This is just a great place to come into and to chat with friends or just relax and read a book. Skip Starbucks and check this place out instead -- I guarantee it'll be a better experience! :) read more

My latte was phenomenal, I wish I could remember the name of it but it had caramel and lavender in it. Probably the best latte I've ever purchased. The flavors were exquisite and immaculate. The service was great. No long wait which was so nice. The seating is pretty decent, they have an upstairs level with some more seating. Will be coming back for another latte soon read more

Love this place, but I have to leave a terrible review to get the owners attention. Please clean your upstairs bathroom, it looks like you or your employees have not cleaned it for awhile. I did not even want to touch the soap bottle. The owner drives a BMW, she can afford...clean soap? Just embarrassing Still will frequent this place based on quality of drinks and service. read more