I’ve been frequenting this gem through two previous name changes and it’s still one of the best local coffee spots in Milwaukee! I don’t know any other spots that also have sparkling water on tap? Can’t wait until they are fully open again and start serving their tasty biscuits once more! In the meantime, there are other good bakery options and some food as well. The folks here are wonderful, too! I’ve done everything from working solo to professional meetings to even doing phonebanking on Election Day to encourage people to get out and vote. And the plants everywhere are a great touch, especially in the winter. Nice to see green things thriving in this lovely local spot.

One of the best coffee shops in Milwaukee. Amazing customer service, beautiful space, and dialed in coffee.

This is such a cute little coffee shop in the Third Ward. Highly recommend if youre looking for a clean, quiet place to enjoy coffee and maybe do some work on a laptop as well. They also offer baked goods if youre feeling a bit hungry.

Great coffee, great staff. I get a double espresso, and its always phenomenal. They also have sparkling water on tap which is a big plus. Their baked goods are pretty average (a bit dry), but the coffee makes up for it.

Good music, good atmosphere, nice and welcoming baristas, plenty of seats.

Having recently moved to Mikwaukee, highest happily found my new coffee place. It has a modern feel, and is very open and airy. It has a perfect feel to it, and I could stay there all day.The staff is awesome, and it really has a friendly neighborhood by. The coffee itself is excellent. Its roasted perfectly and they can definitely make a perfect latte.I look forward to trying everything from other lattes to pour overs to cold brew. The pastry selection is also excellent.

Cute well crafted high ceiling low-do coffee space. Staffers helped me choose a pound of coffee. Loving this great space.In an artsy part of the historic third ward. They are quick with taster cups.Thank You! All your coffee-specialty needs met here.

First time costumer last time costumer.. They gave me a 2 cups of cold milk with a shot of maple syrup.. Thats there take machiato. Cool but machiato has exspresso, so thanks for the milk this morning that got me nowhere in life.

Love the home made pastries and house blends. Unlike other local powerhouses that dominate the market. Please include more lunch options!

Im pretty picky about my coffee. That being said the coffee and espresso I had today were amazing. Recommend the African pour over. Delicious!!!!

I love coffee shops where owner is present and pulling shots - truly legit 3rd wave coffee - perfectly pulled shot, intricate latte art, well roasted single origin pour-overs - very bright, clean and hip atmosphere

Granola bowl & yogurt parfait with house coffee.First time visit here and the impression I get is an organic focused menu. The granola with yogurt was delicious, and the house coffee is what you would expect. The atmosphere is calm, collected while the decor is inviting.At the time I was there you would notice couples enjoying their small breakfast, a pair that congregated for a job interview, and students walking across the street from Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design, just to give you an idea of the demographic.The staff was very friendly while explaining the array of choices on the menu for people whom never been here. There’s no standard uniforms to wear which is refreshing.If you were to close your eyes and land your finger on anything from the menu I’m sure it would be a delight. If you’re looking to go somewhere new, meet a few friends before starting your day or simply to work from your computer, then consider this location with no hesitation.

Love the contemporary design of the shop. And the coffee is excellent. You can see how beautiful my cappuccino is.

The pour over I had was fantastic. Thats a tough drink to get just right, as there is no hiding any flaws in the flavor.Clean bright space with lots of seats and large windows and a patio too!Wifi was a bit slow, but otherwise a great place to work, relax, or hang out

Delicious and refreshing. The vanilla bean latte never disappoints.

The staff was nice, and the thing I found interesting was they carried organic milk. Im vegan most of the time and occasionally vegetarian, but I still dont drink milk. So for the people looking for cleaner beverage options and dont want dairy alternatives this is great. From what I understand they buy locally as well, so how is that not great, supporting the states local farmers. I ordered a Vanilla Latte with Oat Milk and it was the first time I had the Oat Milk. Im normally a coconut or almond milk girl. It was delicious! I think even dairy lovers would enjoy this!So the other thing I thought was nice, the barista asked me to let her know what I thought of the coffee. Im not sure if she was new or not, but she wanted to know for herself and I think thats great! Showed that she really cared what her customers thought. I would definitely go here again. 😊✌ Check them out!😃🍃

Literally the best cup of espresso I’ve ever taste! Every time I travel for work I look for craft coffee to taste. Many people recommended kickapoo, so I had to check it out. It absolutely exceeded my expectations! The staff was friendly and the shop was beautiful and bright!

Great beans, great people, make sure you get the biscuit is darn good.

Talk about an amazing latte! What a great little spot on Grand Ave that has a great cup of coffee and amazing pastries. The owner is really nice as well, so no complaints here!

Cute place and delicious Oat milk latte!

Elegant place with amazing coffee

I had their sandwiches and loved them. Reasonably priced, quiet location. Great place to chill and unwind.

What a trendy coffee spot! I ordered the fire drill coffee and it was superb. High quality, well made. Great service! Planning on coming again when I visit MKE :)

Hands down, best latte in milwaukee.

This was our first time here and we loved it.It is a must try café in downtown Milwaukee.We really enjoyed the cozy environment and the creative design.The place is also very sunny and their staff is friendly and super nice.I highly recommend trying their Chai latte!

Great ambience, excellent flat white and drip coffee, a must go.

Its a beautiful place with good serving and coffee.

Very modern and hipster coffee shop with good prices and AMAZING coffee. The barista is obviously a seasoned latté artist from the swan in my cup. Good location and walking distance from Riverwalk.

Great Coffee! Capuchino and Cortado are strong but not bitter at all. It has that kick if you know what i mean. Will definitely recommend to all coffee lovers.

Love the ambience at this place. Bright and open with lots of light, right in a trendy spot near the river. Excellent coffee, local feel.

The best baristas in the city 🙏🙏🙏

Lovely place in the third ward for coffee and a scone. Just make sure you’re near the counter if you’re waiting for your drink 😊

This coffee shop lets in so much light that the wealth of greenery basking in the sunshine filled space demands more company. Beautiful space, terrific coffee (see that Americano), and friendly service. The eyes and the taste buds are happy.

Two thumbs up for this place. The service was very sociable and kind. The place has a cool feel to it.

Quick friendly service in a cool atmosphere!

Great time over there: friendly staff, outside sitting area, and good coffee!

Still my go to spot, E&T with local tonic. If you haven’t tried it yet, you must. Everything else on point as well.

Best little coffee/breakfast spot! Staff is always great, yummy veggie bagels, and the best smoothies.

Very much enjoy the service to go with the homemade bakery and excellent coffees and teas. It has a bright open and inviting interior making it a place we love to visit and stay for a while. Enjoy the views of the Third Ward along with a community feel and great coffee

Great coffee, food and atmosphere.

Not a huge coffee fan but the lattes are good here

One of the best coffee cafes in the US

Fantastic coffee.Relaxed setting.

Honestly this place is amazing. Great atmosphere. Great people. Just great. I was recommended to come visit by a guy I ran into named Andy who works there. His recommendation did not disappoint.

Went here to study and I love how quiet the place is! The staff are also super accommodating. They serve coffee at a very affordable price which I think is perfect!

I order my coffee online from Kickapoo. They always do a great job. Very responsive and excellent quality. I get a 5lbs bag roughly every month and a half. In the years Ive been buying from them Ive only had one delayed shipment and that was mostly due to holiday disruptions.

Their selection is carefully selected. Ive been trying their seasonal drinks and stopped by for their cinnamon plum tea today. Its so gooood. Other favorites are a double time steeped (I like a stronger flavor) jade cloud tea, iced apple cider and like alllllll the cookies (think ginger chocolate).I dont need to say much about the coffee. Its nationally recognized. So far Ive I liked everything but the Bermuda Triangle drink (personal preference. Not a fan of syrups or pineapple but I thought Id try it anyways). Great place to experiment. Otherwise just get drip coffee.Theyve got a chill team thats knowledgable about the products theyre selling which is helpful. f youre used to overpriced, burnt Starbucks, definitely worth trying out WonderState.

The staff was great, but the service itself took a bit. We were in the midst of a rush apparently, as in about 15 minutes, we only advanced about 4 spots. The coffee was ok, the banana bread I ate was good. We will come here again, hopefully it wont be quit as busy. But busy is good I guess.

Excellent beans, detailed love and care

Usually, I dont post reviews unless they are positive. This one is somewhat negative but intended to be constructive. Purchased a coffee plus shot of expresso today (Sat 10/3) at the Erie street location. Unlike Colectivo (with which I am comparing Wonderstate), the coffee combo I was requesting is not listed on the Menu board. I didnt specify a size (12 or 16) and wasnt asked by the serving Barista. As a result, the combined price of the purchase plus the tip came to $5.75 (vs. $1.75 at Colectivo) leading me to think I was getting the 16 oz. So I was paying close to $2 more for 4 oz less of the product. Thus, Wonderstate seems over priced to this $$-conscious customer. Adding to my dissatisfaction was the fact that I had specified I had wanted the cup to be filled up. I wasnt told until I was given the noticeably unfilled container that a new batch needed to be brewed. My final criticism is this. Right now because of Covid precautions, many coffee bars do not have condiments accessible. In the case of Colectivo, I can ask for sugars in packs and cream in a small paper cup: in other words this particular chain has adapted to the health risks associated with the virus. My experience at Wonderstate is that they havent made these adaptations, so it felt like I was inconveniencing the Baristas by asking for sugar and cream arranged so I could administer them myself. Overall, my experience here was an awkward and expensive one. Aside from that, the coffee is very good and the Baristas are friendly.

Cute little coffee shop with great tasting home made pastries. Their homemade biscuits and honey butter are to die for! Small selection in drinks, but they are very tasty and unique. The service is great and they are very friendly, made us feel very welcome! Has a very modern feel and design to the building. Seating area both inside and outside is nice and comfortable.

First time trying Kickapoo and we were not disappointed!! Kickapoo knows how to serve and brew coffee, light years above any average chain. Black coffee down right! And if you want to branch out, their Espresso and Tonic is out of this world!!! Definitely a stop when we are in town! Also lots of gluten free yummy bakery options!

My partner and I travel often, and we have developed a system for determining which coffee shop to order from while visiting an unfamiliar place. Basically, if a cappuccino is offered in multiple sizes, we know that the establishment makes espresso drinks that are not in the style that we prefer, so we give each other a little nod and walk out. We went into three different cafes this morning before finding Kickapoo, and it was a relief to read their menu and see that the cappuccino was only available in 6 oz. We had found our place! We ordered two of them and a biscuit with honey butter. Everything was fantastic, and the people working behind the counter were obviously professionals and knew what they were doing. That is such a nice thing to see. Thanks Kickapoo! We will be back next time we are in MKE.

Pricey, but well worth the cost had a pour over for an afternoon pick me up. Delicious!

Too pretentiousNot about itThe most competent person was being ordered around no like uneven management styles that let dumb people order wise peoples around. Down thumbs

Cute little coffee shop with modern decor. Bakery items and tea were good and unique. No parking is a bummer, but thats how the 3rd ward is.

I had a fantastic experience at this shop. Both individuals I spoke with were both very knowledgeable and passionate. I work in the coffee industry and found that the quality of the single origin espresso I received has rarely been rivaled in the shops Ive visited.The fell of the space was very open, clean, and bright, but surprisingly it didnt feel sterile. I wish I lived in Milwaukee just to visit this shop more.

EDIT: My previous review was for Kickapoo and Im not entirely sure if the new name is old management or new. In any case, the airy and friendly vibe is gone. The surly barista couldnt even manage a hello to preface his what would you like?It seems like its the same physical layout but honestly it just felt darker and kind of sad.In my continuing exploration of coffee shops in my new town, I have passed by here several times on my way to MIAD but Ive always been white rabbit late and couldnt stop in. Today I made a special trip just to check it out. I was not disappointed.....greeted very cheerfully as soon as I walked in (and the server complimented my boots, so theres that). Disclaimer:. My drink of choice is ice tea, not coffee, and theirs is very good. It has flavor and some character. I will try coffee next time Im here. I didnt have plans to eat but their baked goods looked soooo good compared to the shellacked stuff you see any other coffee places I couldnt resist. The homemade biscuits were awesome. I highly recommend the apple cranberry butter.The atmosphere is clean and relaxed. There are individual and long tables as well as bar seating along the large windows. Definitely a return visit!

Awesome atmosphere, great coffee, and quick convenient service. You can come here to study or work for a few hours, chat with friends, or pop in and out quick. Awesome cafe

Great spot to grab a coffee with a friend or come to get some work done. Chill vibe, and friendly employees. Bonus: they have oat milk!

Very well operated cafe. Excellent coffee. Nice atmosphere, modern architecture, roomy, good music, mostly art student present because the School of Arts across the street. On street parking. Friendly staff. Hidden away in plain sight. Will return.

I didnt love the cold brew as it was a bit too acidic for my taste. Giving 5 stars because the home made biscuits with honey butter and fig jam were out of this world! New York style coffee cake was also really good! Not overly sweet. I wish they had more food options.

I live in Minneapolis & tend to go to Milwaukee once every month. I always make sure to get a bag of beans & a drip brew while in the area. Best coffee shop in Wisconsin - hands down!

Delicious coffee! Very relaxing spot to get some coffee and unplug. Or plug in, if you prefer. Plenty of outlets!

Very hipster place with some sweet coffee. They have some pretty good seasonal soups as well!

Staff is personable and very helpful. Always love coming in here! Atmosphere is great too - not heavy and dark like most cafes in the area.Coffee, tea, and the food are all wonderful as well! No corners cut here.

Delicious latte. Clean minimal vibe. Treats and coffee were a bit pricey in our opinion... $14 for 2 treats and 2 small coffees. Also $2 for a coffee refill.

I was riding my bike with my daughter around Milwaukee on Easter Sunday when we stop to have a cup of coffee. My daughter had been here before but I never have. Friendly staff great service an excellent coffee I suggest you check it an out for a great cup of coffee Serve by great staff with outside seats available acquaint little coffee shop tucked away and Milwaukee keep up the good work

A very lovely space in a great location of Milwaukee Third Ward. Often busy, and a great environment for doing work. Staff is nice and helpful, although prices are relatively high.

I love coffee. The workers here also love coffee. Maple latte was Sublime. I got an Ethiopian pour over that met my specifications exactly.

A very lovely space in a great location of Milwaukee Third Ward. Often busy, and a great environment for doing work. Staff is nice and helpful, although prices are relatively high.

Scott runs a clean program. The diverse coffees that are here really add a unique quality. The space is modern and minimalist and I love it. I drive out of my way to send emails here.

Nice industrial space, bright and clean, with the seating arranged well to provide privacy.The Golden Latte is really good.

Excellent espresso style coffee! Good service and high quality coffee made with care. Environment is also nice with plenty of tables. Highly recommend.

A well-located cafe with a variety of coffees. I had pour-overs, and they were very good. They also had a broad selection of baked goods and a good playlist running.

Great coffee. Phenomenal chai. A London fog that cant be topped (except by a little shaved vanilla bean).

A very nice and quaint coffee shop. The open atmosphere of their lounge is very inviting. The service was quick and efficient. The coffee there is very good and so is the selection of their food.

Fantastic quality coffee every time we’re here. The quality is one of the top in Milwaukee in my opinion. The food is good too!

Great customer service. I wanted a flat white. They were out of espresso. They used a type of bean from their blend. I didnt like it too much and the barista made me another blend and added a shot, all for free and the taste was much better. It is spacious, modern, clean, and not pretentious. Highly, highly recommend.

Best coffee in Milwaukee

Great place for coffee and drinks 😁

Coffee was okay. I think it wouldve been better if the woman who made my pour over didnt forget about it for 5 minutes after she bloomed it. Atmosphere was cool and relaxed.

Love this coffee shop. Great baristas and great coffees! Highly recommended.

This place was awesome! The coffee and food were delicious. I would recommend coming here if you like a modern, chill environment and delicious coffee. Also, the decorations and style is really cute.

Nice urban coffee shop. Clean with fast and friendly staff. Good selection of coffee and espresso drinks. The cold brew is excellent.

My husband was gifted a couple bags of Kickapoo beans a few years back and we have loved the coffee ever since. We are so happy they have a shop in the 3rd Ward and it is staple stop in our weekend. The cafe has a great atmosphere, calm and minimalist yet modern.

So were going to be in the area for a couple of days and of course the first thing our coffee addictive selves do is look for a coffee shop lol.After looking through many different ones I finally found Kickapoo. Its a nice chill little spot, when we walk in there were a couple people working on their laptops. There is plenty of seating inside as well as outside.My sister ordered a Macchiato and we both shared a new york style coffee cake. Coffee cake was delicious! So soft and not too sweet so it was perfect. I got the Vanilla Bean Latte, wow you can definitely taste the vanilla and the espresso really good combination.We will be making a last minute stop here before we head out to the airport and head back home thats for sure lol.

The coffee was fantastic! I had a pour over and if we had great flavor. I also had the soup of the day and I loved that as well. The only downside is that there isn’t a ton of places to sit.

Best coffee in the Third Ward, right after Anodyne. Way ahead of other coffee shops and at fair price. Service is awesome, because theyre always friendly. Highly recommend it!

Amazing coffee, I had a great pour over here, its one of the best that I have had. The barista was very skilled and put on a little show as he made it, fun to watch! I will definitely be back.

Took a bird scooter to get a morning cup. Funky little place, coffee is not bad

The space is beautiful and the coffee delicious. I had a coffee cake and maple latte. The coffee cake was moist with a balanced flavor that wasnt overwhelming while the maple latte was sweet without being dessert-like. If youre in the area, its a a nice stop.

During my visit I had the coffee of the day, an espresso, and a coffee cake sorta thing. All delightful. Great staff, great atmosphere, etc

Didnt actually buy anything, but did come in out of the cold to a warm welcome & love for all

A local coffee shop located in the beautiful 3rd Ward District, the java from here is preserved in its most authentic form because of the reverse osmosis water system. Preserving flavors and aroma, enjoy a house cup.

This cafe is the type of cafe I dream about at night. If you love coffee for the sake of coffee, theirs will never disappoint. Great staff, great coffee, great atmosphere.

I love this coffee spot. I enjoy working from the outside seating during the warmer months. Cold brew with oat milk is my go to order.

Awesome place..these people know coffee. Such a great environment to get some work done or chat with a friend. Coffee is exceptional.

Everything you want out of a coffee shop. Great cup of coffee, clean decor and a comfortable space to get work done and chat with friends. The baristas were very pleasant as well.

Very good quality coffee served in mason jars, self-serve water (regular or club soda), and delicious, fresh bakery goods. I had the ginger cookie and it was delicious. Good ambience, open space, outlets, and wifi provided.