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Colectivo Coffee - Bay View
2301 S Kinnickinnic Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53207, United States
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Colectivo Coffee - Bay View
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Review №1

I paid $20 and was not happy with what we received. Definitely not worth that much. The coffee was extremely syrupy, it wasnt filled up all the way, and I had to brew my own coffee at home to fix it. Ruins the whole thing.If I pay $6 for a coffee, I would hope it was filled all the way and drinkable.I support the union cause so at least my money went to that but what I received in return wasnt cool. I wont be back.

Ra
Review №2

I LOVE this coffee shop! One of my friends used to work here before they rebranded, and I can never get enough! I try to make it up to Milwaukee as much as I can to buy all the bags of coffee! I know you can order online and have it shipped, but seeing this location in real time and being able to sit and soak it all in, is what I love the most. Now that they are local to Chicago, Ill have to check out their locations closer to me. A little road trip for some delicious coffee and some incredible atmosphere is worth it in my book. See you all again soon!

Mi
Review №3

I met a.friend for coffee and business discussion on a Thurs morning at 9 AM. This was a great.place.for.this.meeting, and I believe for any meeting or solo time. It was not overly loud, so we could speak and hear without reporting to speaking loudly. The coffee was excellent, as usual, and the staff was upbeat and friendly. Its hard to ask for more. At other times, when a meal was involved, I have found their menu offerings to be consistently good.

Am
Review №4

Phenomenal staff, quality of coffee, and scenery is fantastic.

Ca
Review №5

A relaxed environment w fresh pastries, an assortment of tea and coffee and vegetarian friendly meals. This place has an upstairs dining area, large first floor dining area and a patio.

Al
Review №6

I go here once a week or so and it’s usuallypretty good so I don’t know what went wrong today. I had the same latte at another location and it was great so when I got that today I was expecting the same. Unfortunately the coffee was watery and had a bitter burnt taste like they left the espresso out for a long time and I don’t think it had any of the flavoring in it, just milk. I normally don’t care that much and just put in some of my creamer and drink it for the caffeine but today it was totally unsalvageable and I ended up dumping a $6 latte down the drain and just getting Starbucks.

Al
Review №7

Food was nothing special. And service was way too long. I waited almost 20 minutes for one sandwich and one burrito. The server was constantly talking to the batista and sitting. I did not like seeing such disorganization.

Au
Review №8

Great atmosphere to meet up with a friend, study, or do some reading! There is plenty of seating in this location; I love the outdoor seating and semi-outdoor seating. Staff there are great, and very welcoming/accommodating! The coffee and food are always amazing! I love their sweet potato bowl, with a fried egg on top!! They have WiFi available to all patrons, and it works great! They also have a small parking lot for patrons, which is amazing in that area! The one complaint I have is that when I was using the bathroom, a sharp metal edge sliced (pretty superficial but still) my hand. I informed the staff and they said they’d address it. Also, would be nice if there were hooks in both stalls to hang bags/purses on while using the restroom! All in all, highly recommend!!

W
Review №9

So this place is ok. I wish there waa a little bit more variety with the coffe menu. But the layout is neat and the outside swinging booths are awesome!

Ba
Review №10

Love colectivo but the girl with dark hair making coffee should probably put a smile on and learn to be happy. She was very rude the entire time. Clearly someone shouldn’t work costumer service jobs.

Ni
Review №11

12 minute wait. And watching people that came after you get their drinks before you kind of disheartening. Coffee is still tasty.

Da
Review №12

The peach tea here omg!! the environment here is amazing & the staff was awesome! they were so patient while myself & friend from out of town reviewed the menu & made our selections

Ab
Review №13

I come here alot before work very nice inside and all the staff have a positive vibe the only problem i ever had was I ordered the avocado blt and there was more avocado then anything it was still good and still filled me up. I love this Café its quick understand they get busy butthey still make sure too take care of every customer .. very close too bus stops. I will most definitely be making this my go to stop

mc
Review №14

Colectivo coffee will do whatever it takes to make sure their employees are unhappy. stay away.

Ju
Review №15

Yummy nummers! But they were out of cider when I visited :(

Lo
Review №16

Above average food for sandwiches at this location and the coffee is just right

me
Review №17

I dont drink coffee but great place to go for a smoothie or breakfast/lunch. Food is great smoothies are great. Also a great place to get work done or to meet up with a friend. Theyre upstairs is open for dining in, as well as an outdoor patio and outdoor enclosed area

Ju
Review №18

Great. Friendly. People. Service friendly

Re
Review №19

My son took me there to get something to drink, sat outside the stationary tables didnt have umbrellas, it was very sunny had to go in the outside enclosure area to be in the shade, little circulation, tables were good distance from each other, but we went back outside and was able to grab one of their slider booth (only 3 of them) with overhead covering, which made it pleasant to enjoy our beverages while we gently rocked.

Al
Review №20

Great place to have a 1 on 1 business meeting in one of the corners.

Ju
Review №21

My favorite local coffee house. Love the friendly employees and the outdoor swinging tables.

Ly
Review №22

Love Colectivo, but please please please bring back the salmon/ capers/ cream cheese on sourdough ! ! ! Anyway, really good coffee, breakfast sandwiches, scones etc. 😋

Pe
Review №23

Great ambiance, friendly staff. Try mocha Mexicana latte if you want a spicy touch on your coffee

Na
Review №24

Awesome atmosphere, friendly staff, and nice seatings outside the cafe. I always enjoy their sandwiches and coffee shakes!

La
Review №25

Great little coffee shop with a nice selection of fresh bakery and sandwich options. Recently stayed up the street in an Airbnb and walked up to Colectivo nearly everyday to pick up coffee. The staff was always friendly and helpful. Ended up picking up a bag of their espresso to take home with us on the last day. Highly recommend!

Br
Review №26

Love it but so sad the falafel burger and the cauliflower sandwich are gone. They were sooo good!

Sa
Review №27

Amazing coffee, fantastic decor, masked up friendly employees!

In
Review №28

Horrible service will not be going back. I pulled my mask down (to drink my coffee mind you) and was shouted at “That mask better be covering every inch! Or don’t bother coming back!” Don’t worry. I won’t be. The amount of aggression from that employee was ridiculous.

Ri
Review №29

This location gets orders incorrect more than any of the others in town. And they truly never seem to know how the mobile pickup works on the weekends. I have sat outside waiting, called inside to let them know the process hit a snag somewhere, and been told to come inside anyway. More than once my order has been wrong and when I call they have either said sorry or can you drive back over? Just lousy service.

Ke
Review №30

Coffee is good to go. Tables are usually occupied by one student so if you want to sit and eat you have to take the secondary seating in high chairs. I stopped getting the sandwiches as they have bacon on them.Update, my wife and I stopped eating here. No place to sit and eat.

ka
Review №31

Love to be at colectivo with my daughter sharing a peaceful moment .☕🧁😉

De
Review №32

A multi-level coffee shop and home of the Troubadour Bakery that services all the other Colectivo Coffee shops. Multiple seating oprtions, green plants and spacious bathrooms for your comfort. Not to forget, some of Milwaukees best coffee.

An
Review №33

This cafe is full of love in all their breads and pastries. Refine and refresh location for the city of Milwaukee, WI aside from the great delicious food.

Al
Review №34

I like to go here when I visit Milwaukee. I enjoy the breakfast and brunch meals.

Ki
Review №35

WHY DID YOU CHANGE THE ESPRESSO IN MY FRAPPEE TO COLD COFFEE and water? It tastes like CHOCOLATE DISH WATER now. Why? Just WHYYYYYYY?!

Vi
Review №36

Awesome place . Delicious tumeric Ginger chai!.

Yu
Review №37

Good selection of coffee and tea drinks. Cool decor and the space is nice and open with plenty of outdoor seating. Quick service located in a hip area of town. I got the revv hot tea which is a ginger tea. Nice spice from the ginger sometimes ginger teas from other places are kind of mild. Would recommend.

SJ
Review №38

Enjoyed the coffee.... recommend for coffee lovers...

Wi
Review №39

Great cafe. The food, baked goods and coffee all carry the passion of the folks that made it. Also, a really cool layout and ambiance to the place.

J
Review №40

With our lives impacted by COVID, I appreciate Colectivo making curbside available for my favorite Masala Chai!

Li
Review №41

Met a friend here for coffee. Due to the high ceilings and open concept, coupled with the loud music, its a bit noisy, but at the same time it wasnt so noisy that you couldnt hear each other talk. I appreciate that. Coffee always good here. We didnt have any food today, but have in the past and it was tasty. I parked in the lot and saw the water run along side the building. Kids young and old can grab one of the many rubber duckies and set the up top to see which one is it to the other end the fastest. Great fun.

Ju
Review №42

Their coffee is wonderful .. Id give it 10 stars. Better than Starbucks by far. Stone Creek & Colectivo are 👍, except Colectivo has those brownies also! 😋

Wi
Review №43

Eclectic Coffee house and bakery, outstanding coffee, outstanding staff and really good bake goods, I will be returning and will be partaking in the espresso shots that I got again! Great job Colectivo Coffee Bayview for a job well done and great customer service!

Jo
Review №44

Great coffee, great location. Looking forward to things opening up so we can sit and enjoy a cup on the premises.

Gu
Review №45

I ordered a smoothie and an English muffin that took around 30 minutes to be ready. When it finally came it was a bit cold.For the smoothie, it came with part of the cup empty, which they just completed adding more water….Don’t recommend.

az
Review №46

Fantabulous bakery (particularly their sourdough bread 🥖 & almond croissant 🥐)I ordered a coffee drink that wasnt as pleasing to my taste as I had anticipated - I returned to the register to purchase another drink - a tried & true favorite, chai! (they serve & also sell cartons of Rishis delicious & peppery masala chai.) Any ways they wouldnt accept my monies for a new beverage & graciously procured the chai for me free of charge. Awesome staff! Also, their seating area upstairs is open - I think thats where all the good seats are any ways. Great establishment!

Co
Review №47

Very good turkey sub😉

Co
Review №48

Staff was rude for my first and last visit, the coffee was fine but they treated us terribly compared to other guests. Any Starbucks offers us with better respect along with better prices and coffee.. ultimately disappointed after hearing such good things.

Co
Review №49

Very fast and accurate with orders, excellent customer service!

Ju
Review №50

Not friendly at all,cold huevo rancheros.

Ph
Review №51

Great coffee as always!

Ch
Review №52

Always great coffee. My regular stop. Highly recommend.

se
Review №53

U can go up stairs, so thats cool

Ka
Review №54

I love how they have the cafe set up to encourage social distancing...one way in and one way out. I also discovered a new favorite - Draft oat milk latte. So good!!

El
Review №55

As always Love as soon as you walk in the door! **Aroma **Atmosphere ***Ahhh

Ch
Review №56

The usual delicious caffeine injection method. The line movent process was pretty well thought out. So we were great ful for that.

Pr
Review №57

Always get my morning coffee here ☕️ Friendly staff, clean, quick service.

Sa
Review №58

I enjoyed the bakery and coffee But what I didnt like Whats the large cup of coffee To small

Be
Review №59

Always amazing service while serving delicious coffee and food!

Fe
Review №60

Really bad service, workers had attitudes, seem angry taking it out on customers. Not a very good environment!!

Ge
Review №61

Very good drinks and decent prices...the only thing I didnt like is that theyre not wearing gloves while they prepare the drinks. During this time we have to be extra cautious.....

Er
Review №62

Massive thanks to the staff at Colectivo. My wife got a latte she didn’t like and, despite being slammed, they quickly made her a replacement. Wonderful folks, great coffee, warm space. We are visiting from out of town, and I’m glad we stopped by for a pick me up. Two massive thumbs up.

Sh
Review №63

Cute place. Vanilla Latte was good. 👍🏼

La
Review №64

I know it sounds stupid but i always feel like i dont belong there. its nice and all, the coffee, the shakes, teas, and pastries but i always feel weird when i go in.

Jo
Review №65

What’s not to like? Great coffee served with pastries made on site, with so many comfortable places to sit and enjoy in the heart of Bay view just minutes from downtown Milwaukee. Next to Colectivo on the Lake by McKinley Marina, I love coming here most.

Br
Review №66

Really great menu options, food and drink alike. I love their sport tea, and their Garden Goddess sandwich is incredible- fresh, crunchy, and delicious!

As
Review №67

Really good sandwiches and of course bomb coffee

Tr
Review №68

Good atmosphere, it was nice and relaxing. We could talk at a normal level, the seating was just fine. It was a nice casual feel to it. Coffee and muffin that I had were great, and the service was wonderful! The employees were fun, talkative and helpful if you had any questions. I would definitely return for coffee!

이라
Review №69

Great inside thats open now.

Ra
Review №70

Good as always. Pretty much maintained social distancing. It was nice to step out again.

Lu
Review №71

Great menu - mocha shake was delicious. They also have swing benches

Ha
Review №72

Absolutely wonderful!The prices are absolutely fair, maybe even a little less than youd expect.The food was fantastic, I had the turkey club while my friend had the black bean stew.I cant recommend this place enough, the atmosphere is calm and welcoming, as are the servers.The chefs in the back shouldnt go unappreciated either! Theyve made some of the most delicious food Ive had at a restaurant, period!10/10!

Mi
Review №73

The best place for coffee in Milwaukee. On site bakery where you can watch delicious pastries in production. Large patio great for relaxing and people-watching. Great selection of coffee drinks and excellent service.

Jo
Review №74

Great service coffee and food!

Ra
Review №75

My husband and I walked here for coffee while in town. We loved it! Its a lovely place to visit, especially if you can grab a window seat and watch the street scene while you sip a delicious brew! Their baked goods were yummy too, and we loved the coffee so much, we bought a bag to take home with us! They have a wonderful and unique selection available, and even offer online ordering as an option.

So
Review №76

This is still a hopping place. since they opened they have had a few minor changes thought the atmosphere and food are both good. the prices are reasonable and the clientele is usually respectable and considerate. open air seating and usually quick service. The food and drinks are good.

Vi
Review №77

The store is always well kept and has a very comfortable atmosphere. Being located right in the heart of Bay View makes it a great spot to hang out and have some coffee and food. Prices are always reasonable and very prompt. Theyve got great outdoor seating and even a little river with rubber ducks that kids can play with. Overall a fantastic spot for a quick bite and good coffee.

An
Review №78

I go here for the coffee, the atmosphere, the people...in that order. They really take their coffee seriously, and it shows in the great taste of every cup. I enjoy whiling away the afternoon with a warm, rich cup of coffee, a humorous book, and chit chatting with the interesting people that frequent this shop.

Al
Review №79

Quick. Inside out seating. Aroma. Pastry. Tea. People.

Ya
Review №80

Best coffee, bakery, and cafe vibe in town! Definitely my favorite place to visit! Excellent for social gatherings or individual reflection. Wonderful view of Troubadour Bakery and MKEs Bay View area.

El
Review №81

So good

Ja
Review №82

A really cool Colectivo location with awesome outdoor seating. Great for chilling and grabbing some coffee or getting small dishes/baked goods. Their food is very good but are smaller serving sizes, making it a better midday snack spot than large dinner.

St
Review №83

A really good place to hang out with friends, enjoy a light snack and a good cup of coffee or get some work done with your laptop or read your Kindle. Nice seating upstairs and a nice coming area for people to work. Employees were friendly and too notch. Great place to hang out. Loved it.

Mi
Review №84

Doing carryout June 1st. At this time credit card sales only Excellent coffee, and pastries. Friendly service.

Ad
Review №85

This place will brighten up your day! The people are always very friendly and happy.

Gl
Review №86

Loved outdoor seating.

Ch
Review №87

Collectivo has great coffees, other delicious drinks, and good food. The atmosphere in each place is also very calming. A good place to get work done. I always pick up a bag of their coffee to take home too because its some of the best Ive had

St
Review №88

They have good bakery there

Ra
Review №89

Our go too coffee place! Love the atmosphere and the coffee of course! We also buy our home coffee from Colectivo as well!

Da
Review №90

Normally I would write a review of a coffee place based purely on its coffee. But Im leaving this raving review in regard to their sandwiches. I came in to get a sandwich and I figured that it would be... you know... a decent sandwich. But it was actually much more than that... It was an amazing sandwich! So glad you guys have Colectivo Coffee places down in Chicago where I live but anytime I come up Ill always stop by there cuz you guys got the awesome bread place attached!

ch
Review №91

The chorizo burrito was delicious.

El
Review №92

Delicious

Li
Review №93

Great coffee good food cozy an quite

Mi
Review №94

This has to be my favorite Colectivo location. I’m bias though because I’ve lived in the area for a awhile. The staff is friendly and the layout is comfortable. There is an upstairs with a couch and a couple comfy chairs over looking the street. I’d recommend the mango peach ginger smoothie. It’s delicious.

B.
Review №95

Excellent coffee, great service and a nice chill vibe. A nice variety of food items as well. I highly recommend it.

Ja
Review №96

Still serving excellent coffee and food through the apocalypse. The selection is smaller but the quality is still there.

Br
Review №97

Good coffee, very good food, the atmosphere of this place is like none other. Inside youll find a typical high end coffee shop with a good selection of food. However, theres an attached bakery where you can watch the bakers work. My daughters love it. Outdoors is even better. They have swinging picnic tables, yes swinging. A waterfall rubber ducky run that kids can play with on warm days. Also a partially indoor patio if you dont want to be totally outside. I dont hand out 5-star ratings like candy, but this place really is a 5-star cafe.

Sh
Review №98

We were able to get handicapped parking next to the ramp down to the door, which was decorated with a water feature to occupy the trip down. Automatic door buttons made going through the lovely heavy wooden door both possible and comfortable.Colectivo has a well-established and well-deserved reputation for excellent coffee and pastries; well-designed and lovely accessibility makes this one exceptional.

Ma
Review №99

My favorite coffee shop in Milwaukee. Always good service.

Jo
Review №100

Im here somewhat regularly and I enjoy the space. Its a fantastic place to be during the summer especially

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  • Address:2301 S Kinnickinnic Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53207, United States
  • Site:https://colectivocoffee.com/cafes/bay-view
  • Phone:+1 414-744-6117
Categories
  • Coffee shop
  • Bakery
  • Breakfast restaurant
  • Cafe
  • Espresso bar
Working hours
  • Monday:7AM–5PM
  • Tuesday:7AM–5PM
  • Wednesday:Closed
  • Thursday:7AM–5PM
  • Friday:7AM–5PM
  • Saturday:7AM–5PM
  • Sunday:7AM–5PM
Service options
  • Outdoor seating:Yes
  • Curbside pickup:Yes
  • Delivery:Yes
  • Takeout:Yes
  • Dine-in:No
Highlights
  • Fast service:Yes
  • Great coffee:Yes
  • Great dessert:Yes
  • Great tea selection:Yes
Popular for
  • Breakfast:Yes
  • Lunch:Yes
  • Solo dining:Yes
  • Good for working on laptop:Yes
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible entrance:Yes
  • Wheelchair accessible parking lot:Yes
  • Wheelchair accessible restroom:Yes
  • Wheelchair accessible seating:Yes
Offerings
  • Coffee:Yes
  • Comfort food:Yes
  • Healthy options:Yes
  • Prepared foods:Yes
  • Quick bite:Yes
  • Vegetarian options:Yes
Dining options
  • Breakfast:Yes
  • Lunch:Yes
  • Dessert:Yes
  • Seating:Yes
Amenities
  • Good for kids:Yes
  • High chairs:Yes
Atmosphere
  • Casual:Yes
  • Cozy:Yes
Crowd
  • College students:Yes
  • Family-friendly:Yes
  • Groups:Yes
  • Tourists:Yes
Payments
  • NFC mobile payments:Yes
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