An Eau Claire local raved about this spot and I'm pleased to say that Nostalgic Bean lived up to…read morethe hype! I came in on a Sunday morning and there was a little line of people ahead of me but it moved pretty quickly! Interior-wise, there isn't a ton of space for seating but luckily, there are plenty of tables/chairs at The Yard Container Park that's ~40 second walk from the bakery. I got the strawberry passionfruit cruffin, chocolate almond croissant, lavender vanilla shortbread, and a latte with sugar-free caramel. First off, I was very impressed with the variety of flavors that were displayed (i.e. passionfruit, rhubarb, cardamon, kimchi, etc.) All the baked goods I got were fantastic- especially the cruffin. I was initially hesitant to order it because I'm not a fan when the exterior doesn't have that flakey/crunchiness. But I'm glad I tried the one here because the texture was perfect. As for the filling, it was a good balance of sweet and tart. Same thing for the croissant. When I ate the cruffin, I already knew the croissant was about to hit- and it did. Perfectly flakey and had that beautiful crunchy exterior. They definitely didn't skimp on the chocolate/almond filling either! Personally, it was a little too much for me but that's just a me thing Last but not least, the lavender vanilla shortbread was wonderful. You can actually taste the lavender and they added a perfect amount of salt to bring the flavors out! Aside from the delightful pastries, the coffee was lovely and the staff were super friendly. Nostalgic Bean is definitely a Altoona gem!

I'm so excited we got to stop by and try things. The service was very friendly and prompt. I had…read morethe everything seasoning and cream cheese croissant which was really flavorful and had great texture. The kids inhaled the homemade blackberry pop tart. Chai latte was delicious, not too sweet, not too spicy and I love the variety of steamers available for kids. They even offered to make them kid temp! Space was cozy and had plenty of tables when we went (10am weekday).

This place looks like a hole in the wall from the outside. But I was really impressed. Quaint,…read moreclean, great service, and good food/coffee. I'm glad we found it.

The food was out of this world the French toast Was good and…read morethe homemade hot coco too You order at the counter and they find ur table and cool ambiance

Service is speedy, coffee is delicious and I thoroughly enjoyed the BLT! I had a coffee special…read morecalled the Frog & Toad

Stopped here on the way home from Alaska. Yelp once again led me to a local, small business with…read moredelicious coffee. The name kinda jumped out at me and the reviews were good and I was in for a ten hour drive for the day. I walked in and was greeted with a warm smile and asked what I liked, which is always a good sign. I ordered a cafe mocha breve ( blended) which was creamy, smooth and just the right amount of coffee and chocolate the only complaint was that I could they only offered a 16ounce. The barista was nice, the coffee was good, the vibes were good, but we have to discuss the scone. I am not sure what the thinking was behind the scone recipe but it was not good! In fact, I would venture to say that if probably the worst scone I've ever attempted to eat. The texture was kind of like cornmeal and flour with chocolate chips in it. The caramel drizzle couldn't even save this thing. Cool coffee shop, super nice staff, cool name, bad scone. You guys can do better, I know you can.

Best coffee shop in Eau Claire! Coffee is great, and the staff is really nice. Lots of seating too…read more Great spot to get some work done.

It's decent. Totally hipster vibe. Four twenty two for a large black coffee to go. Slightly…read morebetter coffee that Kwik trip. Double the price. Parking is challenging. Street parking only, close to the YMCA, parking spots are premium.

Stopped in while passing through town and I'm glad we picked the Goat Coffee House! I got the Goat…read moreSandwich and a cold press latte with vanilla. The coffee was so smooth, it had really good flavor. The goat sandwich was so tasty! The bacon was perfectly crisp and went well with the smooth goat cheese. I usually am not a fan of capers but they really complimented this sandwich! The items were also priced well, I got 2 coffees and 2 sandwiches for just around $20! Perfect lunch price. The staff was very kind and helpful with my questions. I would definitely come back next time I'm around!

Firstly I was not greeted when walking in the door. That is fine, because there was a line of a…read morecouple people in front of me. When I got to the counter the girl taking the order just stared at me blankly... which felt extremely awkward. So I spoke and stated what I wanted. To which her response was an empty, "ok" or "yep" as I went through my order. I sat down and waited on my order. Plenty of spaces to sit so that was a plus. My coffee order was a ln iced lavender latter with regular milk and an extra shot. It tasted bland like water, yet burnt at the same time. Did not enjoy. Also my drink was warm and the ice melted before I left the store. disappointed to say the least. Spicy hog sandwich was great. I will give them points where it is due. The sandwich was perfect and what I was hoping for. But again, the service from the girl that dropped it off at the table really needs to work on her energy because it was not pleasant to interact with even for the split second she came to drop off my food. I was thanked on the way out. I appreciated that! Note this was from the other girl behind the counter that was making the drinks and had some life to her.

Delicious drinks, done dirt cheap!…read more Situated in a hotel is Eau Claire Downtown Coffee. Or better known as ECDC. I saw this place when I first visited Eau Claire but never got the chance to go. I told my friends that when we hang out for vacation, my only one real request is hitting up ECDC at some point. Not because I love rock music but because I love the ingenuity of the name... and maybe because it reminds me of AC/DC every time I think about it. We popped in on our quiet day and were greeted with a really nice coffeehouse and some really nice baristas. I ordered my usual americano while Tim and Matt got drinks and a small baked good. We took a seat at one of the tables and just chatted and talked about our plans for the day. My americano was really good. I noticed americanos up around Eau Claire were more subtle and subdued versus back home, which by this point I was getting used to it. Tim and Matt both got a latte that sounded good to them and a baked good. Matt got a macaroon and Tim got a tiramisu cake square. I don't have much to say about this place that I haven't said a million times already. It was really nice inside. It had a very black theme to it. Maybe inspired by being somewhat named like this one hard rock band? There were some Star Wars meditating posters in one corner of the dining area. We didn't stay long before we slowly sauntered on to our next destination but I am 110% glad we stopped in and finally got to check it out. It was definitely worth the wait. Check it out sometime if you are in the area and need a break from the chain places (or try one of the other good places to get coffee in the area, which is what I suggest). Rock on and stay caffeinated.

Service by Jordan was colder than the iced brew. The new Hiker coffee tastes like dirty socks.read more

FOOD WAS GREAT!!! Torin and the other workers were so baddie. This is the best starbucks and…read moreeveryone should go here, but not actually bc I don't want my fav workers being stressed bc there's too many people.

The customer service was wonderful as always however I waited in traffic on Hastings way or…read morebusiness 53 by Wagners bowling alleys far to long, the traffic is alway congested there and I almost got hit I really wish the driveway in and out was on business 53 instead of that short side street because it makes for a ruff wait and a bunch of rude drivers

We eat and shop a the Coffee Grounds weekly. The menu has locally-sourced options. They offer a…read moreMeal-Of-The-Week. Will & Megan also have an incredible frozen food selection. We always buy the lasagna, meatballs, and meatloaf when it's available. The service is very good. Will, Megan and their staff are happy to answer any questions you may have about their food, cheeses, kitchen ware (pots, pans, knives, and other items), wine, beer & hard liquor (& coffee & cigars). We don't drink coffee, but it's always highly rated in the Volume One's annual Best Of. They have continued the Coffee Grounds legacy and continue to excel. You can eat in their dining area, outside, or next door at Modicum brew pub. It has a great ambiance all around. Meet friends. Meet new friends. We highly recommend their restaurant.

Terrible service. Waited 10 minutes at counter. No staff…read more Finally left. We even walked around the dining area, never found anyone working.