Highest-rated cafes in Milwaukee, according to Yelp

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May 10, 2023
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Highest-rated cafes in Milwaukee, according to Yelp

From the first coffee houses in the Ottoman Empire to Boston's London Coffee House, cafes have always been an egalitarian place to gather, sip, and share ideas, many of which have changed the world.

During the Enlightenment, cafes would regularly entertain the likes of Voltaire, Rousseau, Benjamin Franklin, Thomas Jefferson, and Isaac Newton. Later, Simone de Beauvoir and Jean-Paul Sartre would spend hours in cafes, pondering their works and holding court alongside other intellectuals.

Needless to say, coffee and cafes beget some revolutionary ideas; sipping a cup may even be a political act. When settlers dumped tea into the Boston Harbor to send a message to the British empire, tea became a British loyalist's drink, and coffee became a popular substitute. Unsurprisingly, Boston's London Coffee House opened in 1689, was soon renamed the American Coffee House. Later on in Philadelphia, Merchant Coffee House, also known as the City Tavern, would host the likes of George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, and Paul Revere, as well as witness an early reading of the Declaration of Independence.

Many other coffee shops steeped in history abound in the United States, including New York City's Caffe Reggio. Founded in 1927, it was the first to serve cappuccino in the country, as well as one of the first to use a La Pavoni espresso machine. New Orleans' Cafe du Monde, founded in 1862, is a fixture in the French Quarter for its coffee and beignets.

Whether it's for a cup of Joe, a heady conversation, or simply a place to start the day, cafes have become part of our personal landmarks, so where have others gone to find their refuge or perhaps their perfect dose of caffeine? Stacker compiled a list of the highest-rated cafes in Milwaukee using data from Yelp. Rankings factor in the average rating and number of reviews. Keep reading to see if your favorite spot made the list.

#30. Highlands Cafe

- Rating: 4.0/5 (76 reviews)
- Price: $$
- Address: 1413 N 60th St Wauwatosa, WI 53213
- Categories: Cafes, American (Traditional), Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp

#29. Aria Cafe and Bar

- Rating: 4.0/5 (30 reviews)
- Price: $$
- Address: 139 E Kilbourn St Milwaukee, WI 53202
- Categories: American (New), Cafes
- Read more on Yelp

#28. 600 EAST Cafe

- Rating: 4.0/5 (33 reviews)
- Price: $
- Address: 600 E Wisconsin Ave Ste 100 Milwaukee, WI 53202
- Categories: Cafes, Delis, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

#27. Sip & Purr Cat Café

- Rating: 4.0/5 (67 reviews)
- Price: $
- Address: 2021 E Ivanhoe Pl Milwaukee, WI 53202
- Categories: Cafes, Beverage Store
- Read more on Yelp

#26. Café At the Plaza

- Rating: 4.0/5 (267 reviews)
- Price: $$
- Address: 1007 N Cass St Milwaukee, WI 53202
- Categories: Cafes, American (New), Breakfast & Brunch
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#25. Anodyne Coffee Roasting Co - Public Market

- Rating: 4.0/5 (61 reviews)
- Price: $
- Address: 400 N Water St The Milwaukee Public Market Milwaukee, WI 53202
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Cafes
- Read more on Yelp

#24. Sam's Place

- Rating: 4.0/5 (18 reviews)
- Address: 3338 N Doctor M L K Dr Milwaukee, WI 53212
- Categories: Cafes
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#23. Colectivo Coffee - US Bank

- Rating: 4.0/5 (10 reviews)
- Price: $$
- Address: 777 E Wisconsin Ave Milwaukee, WI 53202
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Cafes
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#22. SmallPie

- Rating: 4.0/5 (67 reviews)
- Price: $$
- Address: 2504 E Oklahoma Ave Milwaukee, WI 53207
- Categories: Cafes
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#21. Beans & Barley Cafe

- Rating: 4.0/5 (523 reviews)
- Price: $$
- Address: 1901 E North Ave Milwaukee, WI 53202
- Categories: Delis, Cafes
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#20. The National Café & Takeaway

- Rating: 4.0/5 (295 reviews)
- Price: $$
- Address: 839 W National Ave Milwaukee, WI 53204
- Categories: Cafes, American (Traditional)
- Read more on Yelp

#19. Coffee Makes You Black

- Rating: 4.5/5 (57 reviews)
- Price: $
- Address: 2803 N Teutonia Ave Milwaukee, WI 53206
- Categories: Cafes
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#18. Interval

- Rating: 4.5/5 (111 reviews)
- Price: $$
- Address: 1600 N Jackson St Milwaukee, WI 53202
- Categories: Cafes, Coffee & Tea
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#17. Roast Coffee Company

- Rating: 4.5/5 (90 reviews)
- Price: $
- Address: 2132 E Locust St Milwaukee, WI 53211
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Cafes
- Read more on Yelp

#16. Ruta's Vibrant Indian Cafe

- Rating: 4.5/5 (21 reviews)
- Address: 2238 N Farwell Ave Milwaukee, WI 53202
- Categories: Indian, Cafes
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#15. Mad Rooster Cafe - Milwaukee

- Rating: 4.5/5 (1508 reviews)
- Price: $$
- Address: 4401 W Greenfield Ave West Milwaukee, WI 53214
- Categories: Cafes, Breakfast & Brunch
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#14. Beerline Cafe

- Rating: 4.5/5 (284 reviews)
- Price: $$
- Address: 2076 N Commerce St Milwaukee, WI 53212
- Categories: Vegetarian, Cafes, Vegan
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#13. Anodyne Coffee Roasting Co

- Rating: 4.5/5 (209 reviews)
- Price: $
- Address: 2920 S Kinnickinnic Ave Milwaukee, WI 53207
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Cafes, Pizza
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#12. Anodyne Coffee Roasting Co

- Rating: 4.5/5 (33 reviews)
- Price: $
- Address: 7471 Harwood Ave Wauwatosa, WI 53213
- Categories: Coffee Roasteries, Cafes
- Read more on Yelp

#11. Mobay Cafe

- Rating: 4.5/5 (51 reviews)
- Address: 1022 S First St Milwaukee, WI 53204
- Categories: Cafes, Beer Bar, Caribbean
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#10. Valentine Coffee Roasters

- Rating: 4.5/5 (17 reviews)
- Price: $
- Address: 189 N Milwaukee St Milwaukee, WI 53202
- Categories: Cafes, Coffee & Tea
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#9. Johanna's Café

- Rating: 4.5/5 (13 reviews)
- Address: 1239 S 11th St Milwaukee, WI 53204
- Categories: Bakeries, Puerto Rican, Cafes
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#8. Tricklebee Café

- Rating: 4.5/5 (15 reviews)
- Price: $
- Address: 4424 W North Ave Milwaukee, WI 53208
- Categories: Cafes
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#7. Vendetta Coffee Bar - Wauwatosa

- Rating: 5.0/5 (47 reviews)
- Price: $
- Address: 7613 W State St Wauwatosa, WI 53213
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Cafes, Beer Bar
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#6. Richard's Cafe

- Rating: 5.0/5 (30 reviews)
- Price: $
- Address: 700 W Virginia St Ste 203 Milwaukee, WI 53204
- Categories: Cafes, Sandwiches, Breakfast & Brunch
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#5. Amaranth Bakery & Cafe

- Rating: 5.0/5 (82 reviews)
- Price: $
- Address: 3329 W Lisbon Ave Milwaukee, WI 53208
- Categories: Bakeries, Soup, Cafes
- Read more on Yelp

#4. Mor Bakery & Cafe

- Rating: 5.0/5 (31 reviews)
- Address: 2018 S 1st St Unit 102 Milwaukee, WI 53207
- Categories: Gluten-Free, Bakeries, Cafes
- Read more on Yelp

#3. The Lafayette Place

- Rating: 5.0/5 (22 reviews)
- Price: $$
- Address: 1978 N Farwell Ave Milwaukee, WI 53202
- Categories: Cafes, Breakfast & Brunch, Juice Bars & Smoothies
- Read more on Yelp

#2. Wantable Cafe

- Rating: 5.0/5 (15 reviews)
- Address: 123 E Walker St Milwaukee, WI 53204
- Categories: Cafes, Venues & Event Spaces, Wine Bars
- Read more on Yelp

#1. Sweet Joy Brazilian Cafe

- Rating: 5.0/5 (13 reviews)
- Address: 1208 E Brady St Milwaukee, WI 53202
- Categories: Cafes, Coffee & Tea
- Read more on Yelp

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