They make a great banana strawberry smoothie. You can have packages sent from UPS or fed ex. The staff are amicable. Coffee also great.

Cheap, good, amazing kombucha and hand pressed juices. I love to come here for their Yerba Mate with peach

It's such a cute place! I love all the options for food and drink and was very interested in the sorbet options. The staff are incredibly kind and informative. We need a place like this in Minneapolis read more

Thirteen years after my first review of The Raw Deal, I'm adding a star and making it a rare 5-star winner in my book. It's an unusual place, serving uncommon foods, in a lovely space and has somehow kept going for well over a decade. You wouldn't expect to find a mostly-raw vegan coffee shop in a small town in northern Wisconsin (about 1 hour and 15 minutes east of the Twin Cities). The shop itself is in a beautiful Victorian building with high ceilings and lots of character. I usually stop by on my way to/fro Chicago and Minneapolis. Most of the desserts are excellent, though occasionally you get a dud. The last time I visited, the chocolate chip cookie ($2.50) was terrible, with a weird, hard-to-describe flavor. It wasn't a raw cookie; it was baked. The pecan bar ($6) tasted okay, but definitely had a raw flavor to it. I loved the rich and delicious sunflower butter cup ($3) and superb, lightly sweet tag along bar ($3). It's amazing to me how they can make such sophisticated desserts and charge so little. Their coffee drinks are good and you can also get loose-leaf tea. Stop by The Raw Deal for something special. read more

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If your in Menomonie and want something local...this is THE spot! Their espresso is fantastic and their food is also. Everything is raw not baked which is super cool to begin with. They also have beer and kombucha on tap if that's what your feeling. Stop in and hang out for awhile. You won't be disappointed! read more

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Beautiful older building! So much seating and even some lounging spots. Would definitely recommend. Have a lot of flavors and wonderful classic espresso taste. Staff was amazing and we really enjoyed our experience here. Great coffee at a great price! read more

The Raw Deal - From left to right: iced Americano, iced butterscotch latte, hot white chocolate mocha with raspberry, hot butterscotch latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Menomonie, Wisconsin

My favorite coffee shop in the Chippewa valley. Fresh roasted coffee in house. Always friendly and cozy. Loved to study here when I was in school, now love the nostalgia and bring projects. read more

Great little BIG place for work, friends or just quiet time. Coffee is excellent. And the juices are too.

Love the ambiance--it's a chill vibe with plenty of seating. It's a good place to hangout for the afternoon or work on homework. The staff are always friendly and helpful. Coffee is great, the bagels are even better. read more

I went to college in Menomonie and I usually return to campus once a year. When I return, this is a must stop on my list due to the pretty ambiance, open floor plan, upstairs seating, cozy couches, big bathrooms, sporadic farmers markets (check out their social media pages for dates) friendly staff and an overall feeling of warmth. This is a great place to journal, meditate, read, gather with a friend and the food and drinks are top notch. I recommend dining in to get the full experience but I also highly recommend taking home a few of their cooked meals/ treats (IE: peanut butter ball, slice of vegan cake or a burrito wrap) in the fridge section as you leave. If you enjoy coffee shops, this is a must see! Don't leave without getting a fresh pressed juice shot. So easy and fulfilling not to mention good for you! Note: this is not a restaurant. It's mostly drinks. The drinks are top notch, unique, and made with love. read more

The Raw Deal - Brown sugar sage latte + juice shot - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Menomonie, Wisconsin

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The atmosphere of this coffee shop is by far and a way the biggest asset. This is an absolutely gorgeous location with high vaulted ceilings, twinkling lights, vintage furniture, local art, and more! The space itself is Instagram worthy. The food is pretty lackluster and in some respects even subpar. However, they do offer gluten free and vegan options which is nice. The coffee is decent and they seem to know what they are doing. The baristas are pretty friendly too! They will work with you to find exactly what you are craving. They appear to be very environmentally friendly and use biodegradable to go wear (I believe made from cornstarch) and provide labeled bins for all your waste. They make sure to have signs everywhere letting you know all about it, which I greatly appreciate! In summary, this is a beautiful spot to sip on some coffee and get some work done. The food is there if you get famished and feel too lazy to go elsewhere for it. ;) read more

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Good place for coffee and a bagel. I love that they're open seven days a week (most places in Menomonie are not). I'm also a big fan bottomless coffee they offer, too. read more

Delicious sandwiches, bagels and burritos. BUT their more like a juice bar/cafe. They have refrigerated goods - ready for pick up but i was disappointed that there weren't more warm or raw food options. This place is the vegan version of Starbucks. Only thing healthy and raw on the menu are their smoothies and juices which i highly recommend. I wish it were easier to know this just by viewing their IG + Website alone, would have saved a 30 mile trip. read more

Great coffee shop that also carries juices, smoothies, raw vegan desserts, beer, and wine! The Repair juice tasted amazing as well as the piece of pie we had (lime something). The vibe of this place was something else too. They had several talented college students set up there with their art wares available. read more

Love, love Raw Deal. I love that they have juice shots! I had Bright Eyes sans garlic and the Sucker Punch. Their featured muffin was raspberry and their featured latte was a pumpkin pistachio. Both were super good. There is almost always a wait but really cool place to wait. Sat on the couch in the sun which felt great on a cold fall day. read more

This is a controversial and bold thing to say because there are lots of great coffee shops in the area, but in my opinion, The Raw Deal is the best coffee shop in the Eau Claire/Chippewa Falls/Menomonie area in terms of atmosphere. To boot, the coffee is great. The juices are lovingly prepared. They have a variety of cold raw and vegan treats (not the best spot if you're looking for hot food--go to the Food Coop for that!). The baristas are all wonderful, and the space is spacious and beautiful. I love coming here and always feel welcome. Thank you, Raw Deal! read more

Top of the list to visit when I'm in town. Cool place, good options for coffee, drinks, food. What more is there?

I wish I could give this place 3.5 stars. Here are my reasons behind the rating: 1) We arrived at 9am on a Sunday morning and there was only one person working. We ordered three drinks and a bagel and it took 10 minutes to have our order taken and 10 minutes to get our drinks and bagel. 2) They roast their own coffee but only offer drip coffee. No pour overs? No French press? That is an easy fix. I had the medium roast coffee and it was acceptable. It would have been much better as a pour over. Being a vegan restaurant, the food selection is limited. My bagel and cream cheese was good. Would I go back? Probably not unless they offered different brewing solutions. One plus is that the store is a UPS drop off zone. read more

Extremely cute and aesthetic inside. I loved the atmosphere. Also super cool that they are vegan friendly! Such an unexpected find in the area. read more

Cappuccino was great as was the fresh squeezed juice. I loved the atmosphere a lot of great comfy seating areas allowing for many groups. However the muffin I bought was hard, dry and flavorless. So in all a perfect place for gathering for drinks maybe not for the bakery items. read more

Great space. Came to check it out, as I heard they have a good vegan selection. These are mostly baked goods, treats, and smoothies, so don't come looking for a full meal. I had an oasis smoothie, which was nothing super special, but not bad. Even though I ate in, it was served in a plastic to go cup instead of a reusable container. read more

Great Raw Food Choices! I was down in the dumps following two family furnerals in five days, and their food was the best comfort food I ate in the entire two-week period. They have great organic coffee as well. I love their raw pizza. I also love their free wifi. read more

Yelp needs to add a "You can bring your dog and drink craft-beer at the same time so we added a sixth star for just this occasion because I mean what else are you looking for out of life and if this isn't it you are way too high-maintenance" rating. read more

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I now give this 5 stars, as their craft and in-house brewed beer selection is the best in a 45 mile radius! Now if they can be open past 8, all will be perfect! read more

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Stayed in Menominee this past weekend for the Eaux Claires music festival and stumbled upon this gem. The shop itself is a historic building in Menominee with red brick interior and exterior, exposed plumbing, and - presumably- some original woodwork. Big space with a balcony area. Set up with old lee furniture some of which is refurbished and painted bright "poppy" colors. Very cool space overall. They roast their own coffee and brew their own beer in-house. The coffee and espresso were exceptional in my opinion. I bought a growler of their organic pale ale and am just laying into it now - first few sips are excellent - I love unfiltered ales. Food - they have a short menu of items - some deli salads, bakery, bagels. We had spinach quiche, bagels, and bran muffins in our two visits - all very good. Environmentally friendly with compost able cups and silverware (and cans dedicated to compost) Love finding places like this. Would recommend it to anyone driving though the area -- and it's not far off 94 -- definitely worth it!!! read more

Really cute space, great for working. They have the same yellow flowered couch I had as a kid, which is homey. And I love the employees--they are fantastic in a friendly and cool (but not TOO cool) sort of way. And they serve up a decent latte, too. The problem is that no matter how good a dessert looks (I had the chocolate nilla pie), when it's vegan, it's just not as yummy. I'm sorry, but that's just the way it is. read more

The Raw Deal - Nilla chocolate pie - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Menomonie, Wisconsin

The Raw Deal is a quaint little cafe in the very historic downtown area of Menomonie, WI. They specialize with an all natural menu, based on organic, sustainable, and eco-friendly food sources. The food quality is exquisite, and with a selection of organic coffees and local micro brewery beers, the Raw Deal is the place to be in Menomonie. I've been there on every visit! read more

We were on our trip home to Madison (from Minneapolis) and needed some hard core caffeine. We yelped and found this as our closest choice. I love the atmosphere of this place. It's got history..including creaky floors. We asked for a 140 degree latte and a green tea. Both fantastically done. Glad we came here instead of a Caribou or Starbucks. Not sure if their hours are permanently changed but they are open until 8pm Monday thru Saturday. read more

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Wow, funky Menomonie! The Raw Deal is located in a huge, high, tin-ceilinged, wooden floored space , with over head fans to keep it cool, and the coffee roaster in the front window. When they're roasting, the lovely aroma permeates the building, and you just know you're going to get a good cup of coffee. The "bottomless" cup is $2! And the food looks great..and healthy! A small refrigerated case holds the raw concoctions, like portobello tacos, stuffed tomatoes and quiche, and a wide array of pies. I went for the brownie (of course!), and it was deeply fudgely chocolate. Tasty! This is a peaceful spot, cool music, and now, they're brewing their own beer! read more

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Huge Tons of seating Awesome Fast Wifi Incredible Gluten Free Food I spilled my water all over the floor and the rawista was surprisingly nice about it. I'm totally coming back. read more

This place is adorable, miraculous, healthy, comfortable, sanctuary-esque AND serves tasty salads, smoothies, and coffee. I am delighted to have found it on a random trip to Wisconsin. The music was soothing. The ambience is so welcoming. I wish so much that the Raw Deal was in my town. read more

Excellent, laid back, all-vegan cafe and brewery. Friendly service and great food!! Five stars out in Menomonie, WI. The place itself us expansive - two huge floors with comfortable furniture. We all had a great time. read more

Great space, good coffee, beer, & wine, and friendly staff & patrons. Haven't tried the food but lots of desserts and such. MAJOR PLUS - it is a designated UPS drop off location! Check it out :) read more

This is absolutely the best place to get coffee in Menomonie. They have tons of yummy vegan goodies, great music, friendly baristas and wonderful coffee drinks. You'll want to make sure you have a couple of hours when you go. It's very spacious, which makes it easy and comfortable to spend hours there. read more

Raw Deal is a beautiful cafe. Extremely spacious, and very artistic and cozy. My usual drink is an iced (or hot) mocha, and it is such a treat. The regular coffee is also always hot & never burnt. read more

I love this place and have for years. The place is beautiful and well decorated. It has a wonderful ambiance that's great for studying or catching up w friends. The coffee is some of the best in town, it's the only place where I can get a straight espresso and enjoy it read more

Service extremely slow. Took 10 minutes for an iced drink and a bagel. Iced drink was very watered down. Could be because they don't sell milk here. Beautiful place to study though. Work on getting your goods out quicker. If I had to go to class I would of wasted my money and left. read more

They make delicious iced mochas! Their products are outstanding & I've always received friendly service. Lots of seating available. A great place to study, read, and relax. read more

really enjoyed my visit here this past saturday! i ordered a steamer with a shot of amaretto (delish!) and shared a raspberry cream cheese bar with my boyfriend (also pretty good). i also purchased a bag of the "evening in misoula" herbal tea to brew at home. yum yum yum. this place is huge! and serves food, juices, espresso drinks, and a wide variety of teas. the upstairs area has lots of magazines (some a little outdated--ie a November issue of Time Magazine), and a few games for you to play as you enjoy the atmosphere. i took off a star because i lost a game of checkers while at the raw deal. rather than blame my checker-playing-skills, i will take my sore-loser-spirit out on the establishment. yes, i am very mature. read more

Not for people who aren't college students or vegans. coffee was only okay. The redemption comes from the service, which was fantastic.