★ 5

Great coffee, wish I lived closer to visit more often!!

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★ 5

One of the best places to enjoy a nice cup of coffee while remotely working.

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★ 5

Great coffee and friendly staff. Such a great environment!

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★ 5

First time here. To be honest, when I pulled up to the building, I wasn't sure if it was open or not. But they had a sandwich board out front, and I saw someone else go in.

Once inside there's a cheerful counter with some plants, pictures and knick-knacks. It looks a lot like a bar, and they do serve cocktails there. The bar/barista area has several tables for small groups. There is a larger area towards the rear, and that can hold many more people. You can also sit at the bar, with outlets for electronics. To me, it seemed a bit on the dark side. But I am used to coffee shops with large front windows.

Got a friendly greeting by one of the staff, Amy who was helpful with my order. I wanted my usual London Fog Tea Latte (little lavender, little vanilla, extra foam), but she gave me the bad news that they didn't have those flavors, but suggested honey instead. Hey, I'm up for a new experience. I had also asked to have it in a mug. And although they didn't have one there, they tracked one down (in the bosses office), crisis averted. The scones looked good, so I ordered a White Chocolate Cranberry.

After a little while they brought my tea out in a small tray. With a spoon and small glass for the used tea bag. I appreciate that luxury. Both the tea latte and the scone were excellent. The honey (instead of lavender & vanilla) had a subtle sweetness. The scone was actually a scone, and not a muffin in disquise. I learned that they make the bakery on-site. The place has a chill vibe, it was very quiet, and a good spot for casual conversations.

It's an unusual looking coffee shop. Once you adjust to the layout and the lighting, it has a nice feel. Great service by both Zac and Amy. And both items that I got were excellent. Would definitely return.

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★ 5

Always impeccable vibes. I truly feel like Hawthrone is the quintessential Wisconsin coffee place. Their oat milk lattee is a slam dunk every. Single. Time. I bring folks from out of town here and delight in coming here frequently with my family or solo. This place offers a little bit of everything esp when they have a food truck. Home town bar/coffee house goals here, my dudes.

Picture is from when I got some homies to indulge in the magic of the Oat Milk Lattees

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★ 5

The place has more of a country barn vibe than a rustic coffee shop and the main hall is pretty dark. The expanded area is brighter, with a rustic, still under construction kinda feel.

It’s not a cute, hip, photo friendly place. It is, however, a friendly, neighborhood coffee shop with great coffee. Their whiskey barrel cold brew is top notch and hubby always gets their pour overs.

The expanded area is not cute but large with plenty of space to space out and have conversations with friends or to put on earbuds and zone out.

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This place is pretending to be inclusive yet has no clue… Worst customer service I have ever experienced in Milwaukee. I simply wanted a breakfast snack and some coffee with my friends and only got served narcissism, complete with an attempt at gaslighting. Don’t eat here! All they have is cookies and muffins, coffee was slow as duck so I asked for my money back and took it to Dunkin’.

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★ 5

Great place to sit back and have a couple schlitz. Also a good place to read..if you don’t have a book their book collection is filled with some good non fiction and sci-fi. Come here at least once a week. Baristas are welcoming and fun.

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The pictures that are shown for this location is 4 years old, which I didn’t notice until ai walked inside. It looks more like a bar than a coffeehouse. I had the cold brew and my son had their shops featured bourbon cold brew. We were definitely disappointed in our drinks. The coffee was not tasty and my son said it was terrible.

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★ 5

Hidden gem of a coffee shop in Milwaukee. Such a cute and unique interior. Coffee is very good and has excellent service. Limited bakery selection that tastes pretty good. Such friendly staff and the patrons were all very kind people.

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★ 5

Really friendly staff, cool eclectic vibe inside. Lots of seating both indoors and out. Love that I can have a lovely iced latte in an actual glass instead of a disposable cup 🙌🏻

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★ 5

This coffee shop is close to the airport and I needed to work on a few work things hoping to find a quiet area nearby.

I came across this coffee shop which had a ton of space but on top of it, amazing coffee! Found out it was an old bowling alley and they definitely are making use of the space. Surprised it was not more busy for a mid morning Monday. Good spot and good people!

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Best coffee in town, beyond excellent service, friendly knowledgeable staff, and just a great place to meet truly awesome people and friends.

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An old bowling alley. Drip coffee comes as pictured, novel. An added bonus is that a food truck and smoker from “Sweet Smoke” is often outside. Buy the bbq come inside, order a drink and life doesn’t get much better than that.

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★ 5

Best pour over coffee in town.
Now with exceptional bakery - the scones are to die for!

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★ 5

Music was not to my taste but the coffee was good. I liked the space.

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★ 3

There is nothing more that I would like as to have this coffee house survive as there is no others in the neighborhood. That being said, please clean the space up. The ceiling tiles were falling out. The back room is just full of stuff. I know its primarily a roaster but the atmosphere is not compelling to visit. If they just cleaned it up a bit and maybe lightened the decor.... gave it a paint job, because it looks dingy. Maybe get some fun sofas and make the place inviting. The coffee and service was good though... so I did enjoy that.

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★ 5

I like it because their food and drinks here are really good and the desserts are really good. It’s clean and the chai lattes are really good.

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Best coffee in Milwaukee!

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My favorite coffee shop in the city :)

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★ 5

Love finding local coffee roasters! Bought a bag of beans from my home espresso and they were delicious and fairly priced! I will be coming back :)

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★ 5

Love their drinks and the bags of coffee to take home

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Today had the perfect Cappuccino ! Thanks Olivia!

Claire makes THE BEST cappuccino in the entire county!!!!

I used to come here all the time. There used to be a wonderful ambience to the Hawth, but now too often it is noisy and annoying.

Why do parents refuse to control their kids; it's not a playground folks. (Had to lower the rating to three stars...)

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★ 1

First picture shows food, they don’t serve food on weekdays, wasted my time and my fuel, this is false advertisement.

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★ 5

Haven't tried any food here but the pour over coffee is worth the wait!! What a delicious coffee and funky/fun/unique atmosphere! 🥰

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★ 5

Love it here! Great coffee and just a great place to have in the neighborhood.

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I love this quirky lil spot. Super thoughtful coffee menu. And they got a sauce for there Sammie's that slams.

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★ 5

Coffee was very good. Took a lighter roast bag home and that was even better! Not a bad place to stop if you are nearby. Worth a quick detour if heading to or from the airport. Million times better than your Scooters or Starbucks...make the short drive off the beaten path and introduce yourself to fresh roasted coffee with a smooth flavor.

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★ 5

My absolute favorite coffee shop. Good vibes, incredible coffee, and fantastic cocktails.

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★ 5

My cousin and I stopped here on our way to dinner. Out of all of my years of trying different coffee shops, this was by far the BEST coffee I have ever had! I wish I remembered exactly how I ordered it, but I will definitely be back! The two women who made our drinks were extremely helpful and polite. Great experience :)

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★ 5

Great to smell roasting coffee when you walk up to the place. The pastries are great. It definitely has the authentic South Side feel of a repurposed bowling alley. Killer mochas.

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This is a staple for my family. My partners favorite oat milk lattee in the entire city and when we bring our kiddo it's a family friendly place too. I'm always taken by their quality of care and I feel that's what sets them apart. That, and "da*n good" expresso.

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★ 5

I believe they have potential to satisfy my tastebuds

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Good iced latte

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I just had a very unfortunate experience where lack of quality control caused for risk of serious health consequences. The sausage on my sausage, egg and cheese muffin was raw. RAW. I had about 3 bites before I realized it and I’m so grossed out, and worried about getting a parasite from eating raw pork. The americano was also WAY too strong to choke down. Overall, I wouldn’t recommend this place. The staff were very friendly and professional though.

In response to the owners response this morning: it was definitely raw pork sausage, there’s a difference between cooked and raw. Maybe it was a fluke, but I’d recommend better inspection of whomever is ‘cooking’ the sausage. If I was a part of the department of health and I came across what I ordered this morning, I would report it and shut down the restaurant til it was fixed.

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★ 5

Fantastic hidden gem! Great everything and welcoming to all -

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Very helpful when buying coffee ☕

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This is the best coffee I've found in Milwaukee and I feel like I've tried most places. It is consistently great tasting coffee.

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★ 5

We had just gotten to Milwaukee and could use a cup of coffee, and much preferred something local. What an interesting place! A converted bowling alley!

My wife and I had the latte, and they were great. We really enjoyed our chat with the staff as they prepared our drinks.

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★ 5

Can't go wrong with the Cortado.

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Milwaukee’s Best Coffee

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★ 5

Excellent chai, sweet little outdoor patio surrounded by wildflowers, not far at all from the highway.

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Favorite coffee shop in Milwaukee! Almond milk latte with honey is my personal favorite. Hot or cold, both delish. Cool spot that still has floors that were part of an old bowling alley/sports bar. Fun spot with even better espresso.

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Nice outdoor area to enjoy coffee.

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★ 5

Really chill and had a great studying session!

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big open space, free unlimited wifi

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★ 5

Enjoyed the quiet calm atmosphere; girl in the cap working the counter was amazingly engaging all the while making drinks for a steady stream of customers; was super impressed. Oat milk iced latte was great!

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I was really excited to try this spot after reading the reviews and not sure if we went on a bad day but it was not a good experience. The guy behind the counter was extremely rude and unwelcoming. I’m rating it a 2 only because the bourbon barrel cold brew was very unique and good! If they fire the rude employee I can see people enjoying this place a lot more.

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Atmosphere lame imo. Pics make it look all cute and aesthetic and idk if they are under construction rn but place was kind of dusty and dead.

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★ 5

I have to say this is by far one of the best almond milk lattes I’ve ever had. Definitely in my top 3. My husband got the bourbon barrel cold brew and said it was really good. The service was excellent and he said it’s one of the best, unique coffees he’s had in a long time. And I agree. This place is a gem. I can’t wait to have it again on my next visit to WI 🫶🏽🫶🏽🫶🏽

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★ 5

Easily among the best coffee in Milwaukee, right up there with the likes of Anodyne, Pilcrow, Vendetta, etc. It doesn't look like much but they clearly know what they're doing, and they have a ridiculous amount of space inside.

Very highly recommended. It's a hidden gem.

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It was much better when there was a kitchen going. Not sure what happened but it's a good place to switch up the pace and the atmosphere is good. Music really varies and I've enjoyed all they play. The missing food menu and things like taped over prices (unlisted) make the experience feel like the customer is an afterthought. Coffee is good.

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This place was 5 star for me then they dropped food went down to 3 and now they have to go cups instead of real cups and I don't like the plastic waste so I will likely just be going to a different coffee shop. <> There is nothing that is special about the coffee nor the atmosphere. Go here if it's closer and easier but they aren't better nor faster nor do they have interesting options. Just run of the mill small coffee shop. I recommend Anodyne over hawthorne at the moment. Better lattes consistently. Admittedly bummed this place peaked for us.

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★ 5

Excellent selection of drinks and some food and baked goods. Spacious and very family friendly.

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★ 5

We had a small group meeting. It was quiet and there was ample room with many tables available that could accommodate several parties like ours.

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★ 5

Always good coffee... And the drink menu is great

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The coffee is amazing. 5/5.

They used to have these awesome sandwiches. Now there's just a cooler with cold premade ones. Odd choice they went so well with a coffee shop. Now there's Bloody Marys which makes no sense to me. I would expect espresso martini to maybe be an alcoholic offering but seeing posts from a coffee shop to come on down for a bloody is the last thing I expected. It's such a chill classy joint with great coffee. Make it make sense bring back the awesome food and bloodys don't go with coffee it's a weird thing to see advertised imo!

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I miss the made to order breakfast sandwiches and now that they're trying to rebrand as a bloody mary trivia bar, it feels like the focus is no longer on coffee. On a Saturday morning it takes noticeably longer to get a couple of lattes when the baristas are busy making bloody marys. Absolutely delicious coffee, however.

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★ 5

Fresh pour over cup of coffee is hard to beat!
My wife ordered one of the best Chai Latte's
she has ever had.

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What a cool place! Its an old bowling alley thats being converted. The coffee and food are yummy. Its a work in progress.

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Great atmosphere, wonderful people

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★ 4

Former bowling alley. Toilet rooms are not wheelchair accessible.

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★ 5

So glad to have found a local coffee joint close to my Airbnb. Pleasantly surprised by a baked goods and breakfast sandwich selection. Looked like a spacious place to set up for remote work or visit with friends.

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Wonderful family run coffee shop. Arguably the best coffee in Milwaukee.

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If you come here knowing what to expect, and are willing to embrace the quirks, you’ll love it. It’s an old bowling alley, the restrooms remind me of my old elementary school, and it can be kind of musty. But they take great care to make the perfect pour over, have bourbon barrel aged coffee beans and delicious cold brew, and my favorite - a Cold (Brew) Fashioned, which tastes remarkably like an old fashioned cocktail but is a coffee drink, so good.

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★ 5

Great latte and roasted beans to make at home.

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Sweet workers

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★ 5

There was plenty of seating. I had a good cup of espresso and great service!

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My friend stops in here and deposits her bottles used for her Cold Brew and gets two refills. She loves the coffee! I had never been inside so I went with her and was surprised how spacious it was! It's a old bowling alley! There is plenty of seating, they also have a bar and some days have bands. The service was great, very friendly telling us about the history of the building. It's a nice coffee alternative to the big chains!

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When I travel, I always try to find a local spot for good coffee. Well, this place was a delightful find. Pour over coffee was a pleasant surprise. It was wonderful. The staff was great and the pastries rocked. Next time I am in the area this place will be my first stop.

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★ 5

This place is Awesome.Fantastic service,love their coffee .

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Hands down best coffee in Milwaukee! Also everything the chief cooks is pure perfection. ❤️ The owners care about everyone person that walk through that door.

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★ 5

Very nice place to relax and enjoy your food and drink

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★ 5

Grew up in Milwaukee and just back for a visit, when we happened upon Hawthorne Coffee Roasters. We loved your place and really LOVED your coffee! Highly recommend to all coffee lovers!

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★ 5

Great espresso and sandwiches looked great

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★ 5

Fabulous family owned Cafe where you can sit and enjoy your favorite beverage! Plenty of space to visit and sip on a drink!

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★ 5

The best coffee place I have ever been to.
I purchase beans from them and they are amazing. Always fresh.

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★ 5

Nice, spacious coffee shop with low key delicious breakfast biscuits and croissants.

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★ 5

Kind,nice, staff and everything prepared to order. Very clean, not noisy. Will be back and tell others

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Great drinks, good food and friendly staff

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★ 5

Great staff and coffee! Love the bourbon barrel cold brewed coffee! You can also get a growler of it, and it's half off for refills.

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★ 5

Amazing coffee. Amazing cold brew. Staff is always friendly. The wait may be longer than other shops but it's definitely worth the wait. Pro tip try the breakfast and lunch sandwiches. And definitely try the cocktails and coffee mocktails.

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Absolutely delicious coffee — rich and smooth with deep chocolatey notes. Not at all acidic and just thorough satisfying. They don’t do a full breakfast menu on Mondays but the sandwich we had was good and filling without being heavy and greasy. Quirky interior and friendly service.

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★ 5

The cold brew was amazing! Very nice bar. It was fun to watch the baristas make drinks. Friendly staff, too.

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Best coffee in the city!

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Awesome neighborhood spot with great coffee and great staff!

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Groovy place!

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An absolute gem on the south side! It was already one of my favorite spots - the bourbon barrel cold brew is so delicious - and then they added their in house chef. She consistently knocks it out of the park. Go for the breakfast or lunch special, or build your own breakfast sandwich and pair it with a bronecki. The biscuits are perfection! Unique and delicious scone and muffin flavors. They host some fun events too, so keep an eye on their socials.

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★ 4

Super friendly staff, I just didn’t care for the coffee I picked.

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Really cool spot. The bourbon barrel cold brew is nothing short of fantastic.

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★ 5

Had a lovely chat with the barista and enjoyed the decor. Peruvian pour over half the best TDS in all of MKE (yes, that’s a terrible barista joke)

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★ 5

This is my favorite coffee shop and place for breakfast on the weekends. You can't go wrong with anything on the menu. Their grab and go sandwiches are just as good as their fresh menu.

They also serve alcohol...be sure to try their bloody Mary, it's the best and comes with a full chaser.

The staff is always great, friendly, and fun. The coffee is the best around - never bitter and never burnt. They have outdoor seating during the warm months and a great atmosphere.

This will forever be my favorite place to hang out!

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★ 5

The best part of waking up, is Hawthorne Coffee Roasters’ Espresso & Tonic, in your cup. ™

The Espresso Tonic is a humble beverage with a simple build and a sophisticated depth of flavor that made it’s debut in Oslo around 2007 and shortly thereafter took the Espress-o-train across the ol’ pond sometime in the mid 2010’s.

I discovered this drink, if memory serves, at some bougie coffee shop in Austin ~ 4-5 years ago and started trying them everywhere I saw them on the menu. (Even requesting them sometimes when I didn’t see them on the menu, like I learned from my mother).

I’ve even tried making my own, but they never quite compare to @hawthornecoffee ‘s combination of tonic + bitters + espresso + orange peel + love that makes theirs the best in all the land. What you see in photo 1 there is my favorite coffee drink in Milwaukee, and with a price point of $5.50, it won’t break the bank.

I guess I should also mention that they also have a fresh daily assortment of baked goods that always include a few scones and muffins. Photo 2 shows their “Bourbon Old Fashioned” muffin that Madda loves.

If you have the time, try one of their breakfast sandwiches, make sure you get them to toast it up and add a side of the pimento-ish cheese dip/ spread that is in their cooler, trust me on this one. Their other sandwiches are good too, but usually I’m in the mood for some breakfast.

*They get slammed on the weekends and can take a while to pump things out, so get there early if you’re in a hurry or come on a weekday and cruise right on through.

The interior leaves a bit to be desired, but as you know we love stuff on the walls. I’m ok if they just keep focusing on their products and leave the frilly decor to me.

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A hipster wannabe, this location was left stuck somewhere between a 1920s speakeasy and a 2016 coffee startup. Featuring one machine capable of roasting coffee and pressing espresso but lacking the steamed milk accessory, their menu is restricted to plain coffee with featured add-ons such as simple syrup, honey, and sugar. That's it. That's their entire menu plus a few in house scones and cookies with a daily lunch special. They do what they do mid. And they don't do much.

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★ 5

The vibe here is mellow, like a good coffee shop, breakfast/ lunch sammich place should be. Eat in sammich comes with fruit which is a nice touch. You can get your drinks spiked with a great selection of booze. Accessible!

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★ 5

Great coffee and great atmosphere. Try to guess what the building used to be.

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Oatmilk honey latte
My new favorite 😋
Total chill atmosphere no hustle and bustle

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★ 5

Barista was very knowledgeable about the beans, which helped me. Super vegan friendly place. Plenty of well-lit tables, some of which are big enough for playing board games. (I'm always on the lookout for that sort of thing.)

I was visiting from out of town, but I will definitely come back here next time!

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★ 5

Went in to chill while waiting for a flight (only 5 minutes from the airport). Great atmosphere, staff was super friendly!

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★ 5

Awesome breakfast sandwiches and pour over. Good things take time, so plan a few extra minutes when you pick up an order.

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★ 5

Good food, loved the mocha.

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LOVE the coffee beans, had a delicious oced mocha and got my son a fresh mixed lemonade that was delicious!

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This was great find! The place is nice and also a bit unique. The service was great, as was the food and coffee.

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★ 5

My favorite cold brew in all of Milwaukee 😌 breakfast sammiches are customizable and delicious!

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Friendly staff and the coffee was great!

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You wouldn't know this was an actual functioning business if you looked at it from the outside. The sign is old and falling apart, as is the rest of the building. The interior is dark and gloomy, and the service wasn't great. Drink selection is limited and beverage prices are high. Not the best coffee shop around...

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★ 5

Love this place! Our neighborhood go to for excellent service and coffee!!

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★ 5

Cool spot with a fun vibe! Good coffee and beautiful food!

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★ 5

Absurdly cute, excellent food, superb service, great vibes

New go-to coffee shop!

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★ 5

Unique space (former sports bar and bowling alley), online table ordering is available and was well done. COVID distancing was also done well and feels as natural as possible. Great pour over coffee and breakfast sandwiches. I love the individual coffee service.

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★ 5

We went to try the vegan breakfast options. My husband loved the ability to customize everything. We sat at the bar, which we didn't know we could order from. The line was long and it was a Saturday morning. Ordering went fast and our food came out fast. Pour over took a while- I was halfway through my sandwich before I got coffee. When the coffee arrived it was in a very cute presentation.

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★ 5

Coffee the way it should be.

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★ 5

Great coffee and very friendly staff. Down the road from where I work. Will be returning to this wonderful treasure.

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★ 5

Very delicious Lattes and bloody marys at a very reasonable price!

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★ 5

Great to have a local, fresh option in this area of Milwaukee! My latte with Oat Milk is delish. LOVE that the shop is in an old bowling alley…putting some of our fun, historic culture to use!

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Always great service and delicious coffee!!

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★ 4

Nice place to visit near Milwaukee's Mitchell International Airport. Coffee roasted on site and quality bakery is offered. Staff is friendly.

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★ 5

Well to start I want to thank the ladies that stayed open for Debbie in her time or mourning you are awesome. Very nice well kept place with alot of good conversations with staff and patrons. Also they made very good brandy old fashion. Thanks again

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Loved this place! Friendly staff, wonderful sandwiches filled with flavor and affordable prices. Definitely a must!!

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★ 5

Great coffee, savory scones, and breakfast sandwiches

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★ 5

Excellent quality coffees and teas. Staff were very polite and attentive.

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★ 5

Nice staff, Nice coffee

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Coffee is great, the breakfast sandwich that I received was warm the middle was cold

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★ 5

Was my first time here, the music and atmosphere were amazing! The Barista was very helpful.

I tried a dirty chai with oatmilk.

I was expecting the same ole same ole. Yet from the first sip it was wonderful!

I tasted more chai than milk which is the way you are supposed to taste it.

The shop itself is inviting. Its dark like a bar when you enter, yet there is an wide and bright open area in the back. You choose by mood or who you are with.

I will be back!

No photos as I just dived into my drink. Next time.

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Great people and coffee!

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Wow! Very friendly and patient staff. Really took time with each customer. Excellent lattes and scones!

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★ 5

I loved Hawthorne I have lived in the neighborhood for 5 years and I finally took a walk over there to work the other day and it was perfect. Coffee and service were amazing.

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Really cool coffee shop. Fast yet busy. Plenty of workers to get the job done. First time there and surely not my last. Great great brew with two shots on the side. Old bowling alley and really unique setup. Highly recommend. Will be back!!

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Update from 2 years ago, best coffee in MKE, we live in Menomonee falls and make the trek to Hawthorne at least 2 Saturdays a month. 15 miles isn’t that crazy of a trek but There are a lot of coffee shops in between, however, nothing really compares to Hawthorne. I always leave with 2 cups of coffee and a growler. Still loving it, the people and the vibe!!

Wow, went last weekend and came back for more coffee beans and bottle of the bourbon barrel aged cold brew. I can’t say enough good about the coffee as well as the owner and staff. We will be back for more coffee and to try the food

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Definitely a top three Milwaukee coffee shop. Can’t go wrong here. They’re always consistent and delicious. They do pour overs which is always a bonus.

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Was doing a job in the area and was needing my morning cup of decaf coffee. Need to drink decaf because I can't handle the caffeine. Looked on my phone for coffee places near me and Hawthorne popped up.
Kind of a cool atmosphere and the people were pretty friendly.
Ordered a 16 oz decaf and they told me that they don't serve decaf coffee!!!😮
Actually thought she was joking at first but she was not.🤔
I love my coffee and as a contractor driving around a lot I've been to just about every coffee shop in the Milwaukee county area including coffee shops up north and other states and never have I been to a coffee shop that doesn't serve decaf coffee. It would be like going to Kentucky fried Chicken and they only serve white meat, no dark meat....Or going to a gas station and the only serve regular gas not unleaded 😂
I never asked why but I should have..... All I know is that is really strange 🤪

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Brought our coffee out to the table for us. Very friendly

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★ 5

Steve and Kendra run an amazing coffee shop on the city’s south side. I’ve been a frequent customer for many years and have always enjoyed their offerings and conversation. Highly recommend “The Hawthorne” which is a shot of espresso, a pour over, and a cold brew (get the barrel aged version).

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★ 5

Great location great coffee

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★ 5

Loved the cold brew and great outdoor dog friendly seating. They can deliver your drinks to you on the patio if you can’t go inside when bringing a dog.

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★ 5

Bourbon, bourbon and more bourbon. My husband found unicorns...he's happy. Coffee was great as well!

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★ 5

Delicious coffee and scones! Great place to stop after leaving the airport. Lovely, cozy atmosphere.

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★ 5

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★ 5

Brewin' coffee or drinking beer brew, this place has space, great drinks. Pre-made samiches, bakery. Most considerate barista/bartenders. It use to be a bowling alley, check the floor.

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★ 5

Love this place. Great coffee and an interesting, calmly atmosphere .

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★ 5

Excelent!!!

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★ 5

Super nice staff and really fun atmosphere! Great coffee too 😀

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★ 5

My favorite coffee in Milwaukee. Coffee and cocktails on the south side of Milwaukee in a former bowling alley. The Bourbon Barrel aged Cold Brew is a must.

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★ 5

I stop here at most once or twice a week, and it took the regular staff maybe 3-4 visits before remembering my name and order. The great coffee is just a cherry on top to the overall environment.

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★ 5

Some of the best espresso I've had anywhere

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★ 5

Kind and knowledgeable staff. Coffee is roasted on site and tastes like specialty coffee should. I asked for a recommendation, and it was exactly what I like!

Only option is pour over if you want regular drip coffee, and the baristas did a great job with it. That’s probably my favorite part of this cafe. “Slow bar” is a risky thing to do in the coffee world, but everyone gets a fresh, hand-poured cup of coffee. It’s worth the wait.

Atmosphere was vintage cool, and again, the baristas were warm and friendly. So, that made the vibe even better.

I’ll go back when I’m looking for a good space to enjoy a great cup of coffee. The 2 hr limit on the WiFi will prevent me from coming to work from there though.

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★ 5

Love everything about this place! Great vibes, friendly staff, and awesome mocktails (cold brew fashioned). Didn’t try the coffee yet but will definitely be back

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★ 5

Great coffee spot. Love the drinks and they have Hatch handpies! We got a couple bags of coffee to take home!

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★ 5

More expensive than other options but you pay for the quality. Best iced mocha I’ve ever had!

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★ 5

Great coffee, plenty of parking, Hatched hand pies, and the best patio south of the Third Ward.

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★ 5

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