This is the BEST little coffee shop! It rivals those that might be found in Madison. The coffee is…read moreroasted in house and much of it is organic and of superior quality. I always get cold brew, which has a wonderfully full taste and doesn't have that burnt flavor like the beans offered at inferior coffee spots. I absolutely love that they have coconut milk, which is rather unheard-of in most places. I can get my coffee here just as I would make it at home, which is made with Two Rivers' house-roasted beans of course! I do not however, have iced coffee ice cubes at my house as they do here. Um, AMAZING!! Talk about going the extra mile for their coffee people! Beyond the excellent coffee and accoutrements they have here, the place is tastefully and minimally decorated. It's perfect for bringing a friend to chat with or your laptop to get some work done. The best part: it's located in historic downtown Portage and is family owned and operated. It's owned by the nicest young couple of whom will be your friends in no time! These guys make it! Support this wonderful family and give the historic downtown your business by enjoying an absolutely superb cup of coffee! (Or three if you're anything like me.)

Quiet place in downtown portage Not a lot of options in the…read morearea on a Sunday. The barista jumped up when we walked in and greeted us warmly The almond joy is sweet, my husband said it's good. The cafe au lait is very weak and desperately needs another shot of espresso. The fact that it taste like just steamed milk instead of espresso with steamed milk is disappointing. It's seem like a nice place but I wouldn't be likely to return

The waitress was friendly. But that didn't help with the fact that it took over an hour to get our…read morefood. We were running out of time and we were getting impatient. By the time we got it we had 10 minutes to eat and get out. Overall the food was decent. My husband says the gravy was a little too "floury". My 12 year old said my scrambled eggs are better (she didn't realize she needed to order them with cheese. lol. So definitely not the restaurants fault). My 5 year old was not a fan of his stuffed apple French toast. I'm not sure what he was expecting. It looked good. But he really liked the bacon. I would definitely not come again if we were on a time restraint. Not sure if it's typical to take so long to get the food.

We came in as a group of four for breakfast and unfortunately had a really disappointing…read moreexperience. From the start, the service felt unwelcoming. Our waitress had a noticeably negative attitude and was short with us when we asked simple questions. For example, when I asked if fries came with my BBQ pulled sandwich, she responded in a way that felt dismissive rather than helpful. Throughout the meal, there was little to no check-in to see how things were going, and we had to ask just to get the bill. It felt like we were an inconvenience rather than customers. On top of that, the food itself was not good. All four of us were unhappy with our meals, which made the overall experience even worse. I don't usually leave negative reviews, but this visit stood out for the wrong reasons. I hope the restaurant can improve both service and food quality in the future.

BEST COFFEE at the dells and they sell their syrups too!!!!…read more Probably one of the best I've had in the Midwest that is on par with west coast coffee. Strong and not too sweet. Wasn't able to take a photo of my husband's but his was amazing - their coffee is AMAZING. Matcha was good too!!! Way better than the commercial companies. Don't hesitate - Just goooooo! You won't be disappointed!

Great place for food, bakery items and of course, coffee coffee coffee! (GG fans will understand)read more

I grew up around the corner from this shop, and I would only get chocolate chai lattes. Now, any…read moretime I come back to Wisconsin to visit, I HAVE to stop by and get my nostalgic drink. I'm so glad they haven't switched things up and they taste exactly the same. Forever one of my favorite coffee shops and everyone who works there is so kind!

Nice spot to grab a coffee while walking around. Not too long of a line. Staff is nice but seemed…read moreto be a little rushy if you were not sure. Can buy beans here which was a main factor in our stop. Good spot if you're looking for coffee flavored coffee!

My daughter and I were visiting Columbus today for the first time and spent almost five hours at…read morethe huge antique mall (awesome)! We wanted to grab a quick, but non-fast food, lunch before heading back out of town and stopped in at Julie's Java House at 12:40 pm--we checked their website as we were leaving the mall, and debated about just skipping lunch, knowing the staff were going to be closing up at 1 pm. We figured they might be cranky or annoyed with us, being anxious to clean up and close up--BUT, we were very cheerfully welcomed as soon as we walked in to place our order for grilled cheese sandwiches. The sandwiches were served fresh and hot off the grill/panini press, were generously filled with cheese and tomato slices, and the sides of chips and pickle slices were the perfect way to round out our meals! Not only were the food and service great, the cafe was super cute and very clean! Their location is right next to the Columbus Amtrak Station, so if you happen to be there when a train goes past, the place to sit is right inside the front door at the little "bar" with the stools. We were too late for the morning trains and too early for the ~2:00 one...maybe next time. :-) The owners clearly take pride in their establishment and seem to really want to give back to the people and causes that matter most to them, as evidenced by the various photos of family and friends, and certificates of recognition, displayed throughout. They also offer plenty of seating, a large parking lot, and items for sale in small-ish quantities, like homemade honeys, teas, ornaments, wooden trains, jewelry, stickers, and coasters. We feel like we discovered a gem of a restaurant to cap off our truly fun and enjoyable first (but not last!) visit to Columbus!

First coffee and first stop for office work this morning. I stayed for about an hour. Drip coffee…read morewas good stuff. With it, a small muffin that was tasty. I sat in the front room where it was definitely chilly. And since the wifi was rather slow, I opted to move on. [Review 20679 overall - 249 in Wisconsin - 1660 of 2023.]

Love this place. Kathleen's passion and hard work is contagious. What she has built during the…read morepandemic is nothing short of remarkable. Can't wait to attend her tastings with wine pairings the last Saturday of the month - starting soon. Montello USA is happening and my wife Lisa and I are happy to be a part of it!

Amazing new bakery in Montello, specializing in quality breads, deserts, cookies, coffee & more…read more Soon to be expanding with food selections

We stumbled upon Buttercream Bakery while in town for a basketball tournament. If the review were…read moresolely based on service and selection, it would be 5 stars, hard stop. The service was incredibly friendly, and amazingly fast, given we had a larger order and the place was fairly busy. There were plenty of options; from drink options/flavors, to bakery and breakfast items, etc. If you can't find something to order, that is completely on you because the choices are plenty. We opted for a couple of seasonal lattes, which were, unfortunately, very lacking in flavor. I typically order my coffee drinks half sweet, but this particular day I was wanting something sweet and flavorful so I skipped that directive, and was still disappointed. Bakery items and other drinks were good. There was some sort of market happening in the front of the store, which could have caused for more crowding/chaos elsewhere, but overall it felt like there was a lot of "stuff" everywhere. The seating area seems really crowded, but also didn't appear to have been cleaned in a while. There was a messy desk back by the bathrooms, and while I understand this is probably a busy work area for someone, it all just made me feel a little stressed out. Not a place I would feel relaxed to complete any work.

We have been ordering cakes from Buttercream Bakery for a few years and have always been extremely…read morehappy with the service and the cakes. This year Buttercream Bakery offered sides and rolls for Thanksgiving. I ordered the Brussel sprouts, Squash, and a dozen rolls. I am so very happy with all of it! The squash was AMAZING!!! One of the other things I like is they have a Facebook page and you can order through Facebook messenger. Very convenient. I highly recommend Buttercream Bakery!

Finally, a coffee shop right off the interstate. I had chai and my wife had hot chocolate. You just…read moredrive up to this tiny little coffee shop. You'd be surprised how big of a menu they have for a tiny little hut. Service was friendly and fast.

Very fast and friendly service. We pulled up to order two coffees and a blended cold coffee drink…read more The lady inside let us use our travel mugs (saving the planet one step at a time) for the coffee. I didn't have the blended drink but the person I bought it for said it was excellent. Cute as a button shack in the middle of a Pilot gas/truck stop area.

Whenever in the area we go to Hillside Bakery. Great baked goods at fair prices. Just remember to…read moretake cash. Cash only is common in these parts.

Go on Saturday so you can get the donuts! Tastes like heaven! We also got molasses cookies and…read morecinnamon rolls. This could become a weekly tradition.

This is an amazing place, the gifts are so unique. The coffee shop and selection of options were…read morewonderful. It was so peaceful to sit and do some work for a little while.

Stopped here for some tea because it wasn't too far off the highway and ended up getting a bowl of…read moretheir chicken, sweet potato and kale soup for an early light lunch. I honestly didn't expect a kale soup to be anything to write home about but at the first bite I was suitably impressed. It was very delicious and flavorful and the sweet potato pieces were small cubes, the size that carrots typically are in soups. Alongside my soup were two flatbread crackers covered with seeds. I'm a sucker for that type of crackers. The soup also had celery and kidney beans in it. Service was friendly and the dining area was tidy. All in all, a good find!