Canary Coffee Bar

This place gets an A+ for creativity on their seasonal drink menu. I came one afternoon while visiting the area and went with the hot honey latte. It was excellent -- good noticeable amount of spice and not overwhelmingly sweet. They clearly make their drinks with care; it's an art to them, and it shows. We sat for at least an hour. It's a good space to soak up with natural light, outlets, and a good amount of seating inside. The pastries and toasts looked pretty good, too. I'd go out of my way to come back next time I'm in the area.

I had high hopes to try this coffee bar but felt a little letdown. Service: The service was just ok. It felt like one of those places where your presence is annoying to the staff. We weren't greeted and felt kind of rushed through the ordering process Coffee: The latte was very good. We got it with honey, vanilla, and lavender flavoring. The lavender was a bit overpowering, but overall it was very good. My drip coffee was just ok, nothing special. Atmosphere: Very cute and clean place.

Came for a conference and assumed I was stuck with corporate coffee opps, but discovered this WONDERFUL coffee shop. The staff are sooo cool, and unflappably friendly. We met the owner and his kid, and suffice to say the coffee, pastries, and savory options like avocado toast are the bomb. Go here if you are in the area ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

This is a fantastic spot for coffee! The espresso and tonic was the perfect way to start my day. Highly recommend Canary Coffee Bar!

Stopped by several times over the week. Awesome little space on the way to Baird Convention center, very walkable between the hotels. Warm service to a bunch of out of towners. Coffee was GREAT. Will love to be here again!

A wonderful café. The staff and drink was great. The atmosphere was clean, and inviting. I could tell the staff built good rapport with regular customers. To new customers, including myself, they gave a good recommendation and were genuinely interested in getting to know me. If I ever go back to Milwaukee I’ll definitely stop by.

Visiting MKE for an appointment. What a wonderful coffee shop. Good prices, atmosphere, and service. Excellent coffee!

Can’t go wrong with Canary. Colin has done a wonderful job here creating a beautiful aesthetic to enjoy your thoughtful drink in. Shots pulled are always smooth, and Chai always spot on. As a spoiled coffee snob Californian, I would come to Canary and it would make me feel at right at home. What a bright spot in Milwaukee. Also I had brought one of their awesome coffee cups back to CA with me but our cat decided to destroy it, sad haha. Hopefully see ya one day again.

Have been a consistent Canary Coffee patron for a few weeks now. After learned a little more about the service model, I am a true believer. All the baristas are very nice & helpful. There's always a little wait but it is very worth it. They have a couple outside tables when the weather is nice. Clean bathrooms.

Canary has been my go to coffee shop to study! I appreciate that they're open until 9pm, which is a lot later compared to the other coffee shops nearby. They have your staple classic coffee drinks, but they also have a seasonal menu with more experimental options and a variety of sweet treats too! The baristas are always super friendly and helpful if you're not sure on what to order. It definitely does get busy during the weekends and weekdays around 5pm, so definitely plan ahead as parking can be sparse.

Canary Coffee Bar has such a warm, inviting vibe that makes it a great place to relax. The coffee was bold and smooth, and the lavender latte was especially delicious with the perfect balance of floral sweetness. The food overall was tasty and fresh, but the monkey bread was a little on the stale side. Still, I'd definitely come back again

A good coffee bar around the corner from work. They also have scones and other baked goods, and relaxing sitting areas.

My opinion they have hands down best brew in the city of Milwaukee. Ngl it's a little hard to park and get to, it's basically right by 3rd st market. Small and cozy vibes. All of the staff are phenom. I often swing by before I go to work. Best part: they're open until like 9pm! It's so hard to find a coffee joint that stays open late for night owls like me. It's clean, modern. You must stop in.

A straightforward, non-nonsense coffee bar with plenty of seating. They do offer seasonal flavors and drinks, but otherwise have a fairly simple menu and offer a few pastries. Definitely a good option if you are looking for a quick hit of caffeine.

Came for the avocado tartine. They were already out by 10:45. I got the last of the cold brew. Settled for the ham and gruyere tartine but it was a disgrace. Thick cuts of cold ham and unmelted cheese with too much mustard. When asked about having it toasted properly was dismissed and told the bread was. It was very lightly toasted. Especially displeased since waiting for it took forever (why since it wasn't properly cooked), so no lunch break and starving. Prices were also a bit too high, service slow and a lot of dirty tables.

Canary Coffee Bar is a lovely place to work remotely in Milwaukee. It's located near to the Third Street Market Hall. They have plenty of outlets along the tables/seats along the edges of the space. They have plenty of seasonal drinks as well, which I always look out for when trying a new cafe. Canary has a unique tab system where you don't pay for your coffee right away--you pay when you leave. I've really enjoyed every drink that I've tried there, including a Honey Nut Cheerios-inspired coffee and a hot creme brulee latte to name a few.

I stopped into this cozy cafe a few times during my visit to Milwaukee. The chai was delicious. I came back for a tartine at lunch time. The best part is the friendly baristas that make you feel like you're old friend. Highly recommend!

Convenient location. Perfectly nice place to pass an afternoon and read a book! I really enjoyed the decaf options and the reusable mug!

I'm going to start off saying that although I like coffee a lot, I tend to be the type of person who normally either gets a sugary latte/cold brew or whatever generic coffee a diner happens to use, and I don't do a lot in between, because I just don't know enough about the various varieties of beans. Step in this place. They have a coffee flight. Whereas most places will feature lattes with their flights, this gives you a chance to try their different roasts. I'm, again, clueless on this stuff, so I let the barista pick for me. Oh, and what great choices they picked. These are not your gas station or Starbucks coffees, where you have to pour all kinds of stuff into it to be able to drink your coffee. These are coffees that you want to try on their own. I'm sure their lattes are great as well, but do yourself a favor and try one of their roasts black. If I lived here, this would be a weekly stop. There's a fair amount of seating and a laid back vibe, so it's definitely worth visiting on a dreary or lazy day where you just want to read and have a good coffee.

Only the Canary's delicious black forest mocha, a nod to German excellence, could save me from my read -- Deadbeat Don and buddy PayPal Pol Pot... and their desire to import another German concept -- this one best left to the pages of history. The staff was friendly and prompt -- the location inviting, and rightly bustling. It was my first time here but definitely not my last.

Cute vibes! Great location downtown- lots of street parking options. The seasonal lattes sounded fun, but I got a chai latte and it was great! They have bakery too - lots of sweet and savory options which was nice. I shared the citrus morning bun with my little guy and we both loved it! The baristas were both very kind as well! Will def be back!

I was looking for a cafe to grab a quick bite and stumbled upon Canary. I am so happy I ended up here since it is exactly the type of space I enjoy. They play hip hop music and have a bar area where you can interact with the barista. I got one of their seasonal drinks and the ham toast. The coffee was phenomenal and I loved how unique the concept is. The food was good too; next time I want to try the avocado toast! Our barista was super chill and kind. This place is just good vibes all around.

I had a nice chai latte today at Canary Coffee. It's a great spot right downtown. The service was great, the baristas were so friendly and welcomed me right away. It was a nice space with lots of light, great for hanging out! It does get pretty loud when there are lots of people there. Overall, a fun atmosphere.

I came here to switch up my study spot since I am back to studying for my second licensing exam. DRINK: I ordered a 12oz caramel latte (total of $6.75). The latte art is gorgeous. The caramel was lightly mixed in and the drink wasn't too sweet. I really liked my order. SERVICE: Overall, the service was prompt. Of note, for coffee shop studying, you will need to purchase something. Luckily, everything here is very affordable. The staff was super friendly. PARKING: I paid $7 to park in one of the lots right by the coffee shop. Unfortunately, free street parking was limited. WIFI: This is where Canary lost stars. The WiFi connection was horrible. I was only there for an hour before I got kicked off the network and couldn't get back in. It made my studying extremely difficult. I ended up having to go back home for more reliable WiFi. VIBE: Around 10 AM, the coffee shop got way too noisy. I had to bust out my headphones and that didn't really help. This is more of a social coffee shop rather than a study spot.

During sub zero temperatures, we were wandering in the area of Canary Coffee Bar when we were seeking a spot to warm up over a hot beverage. Enter Canary Coffee Bar. They have all the standard espresso beverages and some seasonal specialties. I ordered the salted caramel mocha from their seasonal menu, which was lovely. It was prepared as a usual caramel mocha with the addition of sea salt sprinkled atop the foam. This is, in my opinion, one of the best ways to prepare a salted caramel mocha. The espresso was smooth though not overly rich or strong (I prefer strong). The beverage was sweet by not overly so (which was good!). The service is kind. The atmosphere is chic and comfortable. We were able to hunker down for a bit and warm up before heading back out to brave the cold. Get to it!

Decided to try something new and this cute spot did the trick, not terribly busy for a Saturday morning. Got in and got our order within a couple minutes. My spiced apple- latte didn't have much of an apple taste BUT very good at that. The blueberry muffin was just enough, not too big not too small and very delicious. The staff welcomed us, while maintaining their previous task and patient with us asking questions about menu items. Will be back to try new menu items

Painfully slow. I wanted to stop in for a quick coffee before a meeting and it was almost 15 minutes for a latte. There were 2 staff working, one listening to music at the bar and one talking with the others making a minnesota departure. Good coffee, neat atmosphere. Just plan on time for the full experience.

The atmosphere is amazing, inviting and so welcoming. It's a place to enjoy a great cup of coffee and hang out. Service was fantastic and so friendly. For a one single person working he knows how to handle everyone without loosing sight of who still waiting to be serve , acknowledging the ones coming thru the door or waiting to order.

I liked the coffee here quite a bit and would definitely go here again. It's very aesthetically pleasing as well and water was provided for customer's to get themselves. The baristas were very nice and welcoming (also equally as aesthetically pleasing as the cafe itself). I also liked the location in general. The price was okay; it was more of what you would expect in our current economy. Yeah it was pricier but not outrageous by any stretch (again, within the context of our current economy).

If you're in town for business at the convention center, this coffee shop is just a few steps away offering a unique selection of hot and cold beverages. The staff was friendly and informative and if you make coffee at home, you can purchase coffee beans which is a nice touch

We walked here from our hotel and ordered some coffees and Hatched pastries. The staff members were really friendly and were happy to make me a surprise drink when I asked. I'm terrible at making decisions, so I love to ask baristas to surprise me with their favorite drink. They have bar seating as well as tables available and it would be a great spot to meet up with others or get some remote work done. I wish we had the time to stop by more than once during our trip because each of our drinks were delicious and I would have loved to try more off the menu.

It's been some times since I've been to this cute coffee shop! Popped in recently to do some co-working with a friend, and to grab a tasty drink. They have a simple menu, but in a good way. Pretty much all the cafe drinks/staples you need. Today I opted for a chai tea latte, and boy it was tasty. Here they make your drink in a lovely mug if you're not taking it to-go, and there's something about it that makes the experience better. The chai wasn't too sweat, and the fluffy foam on top was just right. The cafe itself it's nice and airy, with high ceilings and big windows. Not over done with decor, just simplicity in their plants. Their music is good vibes and I found both employees I talked to to be very friendly. They have plenty of plugs for you electronics, and various bench, chair, couch, and outdoor seating options. I'd say the only bummers here are that parking isn't a treat, and the area does have a few homeless folks around who like to wonder inside the coffee bar.

Great little coffee spot in downtown. When I stopped in late morning on a Friday, they were slammed. A line to the door and just 2 people working. They worked as fast as they could but the line moved slow. Once I got my cofffee, a brewed cup - black. It was very good. If I had more time in town, I would have returned.

Very friendly service and our coffee was good. Only issue was that we were looking for dessert but they were all out of baked goods. Had to go elsewhere for that.

I ordered a flat white from Canary Coffee Bar and based on the reviews I was certain an excellent cup of coffee would be served. Unfortunately, what transpired was a total failure and mediocre experience. Firstly, I ordered a flat white and the price came out to $5.75 which is certainly on the higher end for this drink because I have the same order at every coffee shop I visit and travel the Midwest frequently. When the drink was served the cup was only half full which one could say was foreshadowing. Beyond that anywhere that charges this much for a half full flat white should know this is a medium temperature beverage and the coffee was piping hot. Even after the initial disappointments I was hopeful the coffee would be delicious and unfortunately it had the horrible taste of wood chips with soil undertones. In a nutshell, this place is a rip off as several other coffee shops will give you an infinitely tastier coffee that is of course served full, for half the price.

Really enjoyed this coffee shop! The card reader was down but they did a great job having the line still move pretty quickly. I got their vanilla iced latte and it was great

Such a cute coffee spot in a great location! They have classic coffee drinks as well as some other fun stuff! The service is always great - the staff are so nice. You pay after you drink the coffee which I was surprised about initially! But it makes tips feel a bit more meaningful since you get to enjoy the drink and environment first!

Stopped in as I was attending a trade show at the WI center, and even though I'm local I wanted to change up my work day. Upon entering Canary it was already loud and chaotic in a sorts, similar to an overcrowded bird cage(if we want to keep on theme). There were no open seats and I honestly didn't know how to order a drink nor who worked there. Luckily someone had just left and I grabbed their table. I took their dirty dishes to the counter to try and figure out how this place worked. A man behind the counter who was actively working on making a beverage approached me and took my order. I didn't pay, but he ended up bring me my drink, food order, and bakery item. I had to ask him for water and silverware/napkins because they had none to help yourself to-- which is an area for improvement, especially with what appeared to be only one employee working. I inquired about the wifi password, the password worked but the wifi did not! I brought this up to the same guy who took my order and he said: yeah a lot of people are on it now, try restarting your computer.....well let's just say that was not a very productive morning. Surrounding me were several people on live Zoom/Teams Meetings in addition to a 5 person group meeting which all contributed to the loud noise level. So I basically took in the plants and enjoyed my coffee and food. Expect for the muffin was a waste of calories, it was super dry. They do not have matcha, which I found interesting for a coffee shop of their caliber. I had to go back to counter to pay for my items, which I found extremely odd for todays mannerisms-- given I didn't receive table service. I don't think I'll find myself returning here to work ever again, only for chatting and coffee. It's nice to have another option for visitors to the area given the amount hotels nearby, but I guess as a local I'll stay away.

The food is incredible for a coffee shop; I love the ham and cheese tartine (when it's actually available). The coffee is solid, not life-changing, but good enough to keep me coming back. The service is very hit-or-miss; certain baristas attempt to build rapport while others charge your card as soon as they can then walk away nearly immediately to chat with co-workers (this seems to occur regardless of how busy things are). Ambiance is generally speaking aesthetically pleasing for the most part; however, the music is roaring at 9 AM. It's a coffee shop, not a club; I should be able to clearly hear my friend/acquaintance who is just across the table from me. I can barely hear myself think some days, depending on which barista is DJing with their playlists. With regard to the tartine comment: I visited this cafe three times, all of which were within 2 hours of being open. I was only able to successfully order the highly recommended ham and cheese tartine ONCE. The first time it was unavailable was because they did not have the cheese; the second time was because they didn't have bread . Morning inventory management is sort of paramount to a coffee shop's survival; it should quite literally be your bread and butter. Finally, this is a very pricey coffee shop. A latte and "specialty" croissant cost me about $16. This is a bit absurd, even if it was a solid 8/10 breakfast. The overall lack of continuity is what is having me teeter between a 3.5-4. I hope they actually listen to feedback and learn to be better. Interval already lost my business for quality decline; I would hate to never want to patron this business again.

Open early on a Sunday. A bit overpriced and not that great a beverage. Beguiling barista.

Really bad actually. Went here due to the good reviews, but was met with awkwardness from entering: 1-not clear, very confusing on where to go order?... the front, the back, where?.. there was no partition or clear area to go... there were other customers there adding to the confusion.. and they didnt appear to know what to do either. 2-awful, lousy music playing.. idk who picked the selection but it was horrible. worse than emo. downright depressing sounding actually. 3-place was dirty... tables w/ crumbs & remnants from previous customers. messy everywhere including behind the counter where food preparation was happening. And now; on with the critique. so i finally got to place my order w/ the young lady and she informed me they just ran out of regular coffee and she could do me a pour over if i had time (which i begrudgingly & hesitsntly accepted.. but i figured i was already here so what the hay...) what kind of coffee shop runs out of drip coffee?... that is something you should plan for, monitor, and have a thermos/dispenser on standby/ready to go... professional outfits operate this way. but; i hoped the pour over wouldve knocked my socks off, and everything would be fine. And Furthermore the staff was painfully slow, and clearly overwhelmed. it was hard to watch. So finally - the pour over was lousy.. i threw it out & went to Likewise coffee (which i had been to b4 and shouldve just gone there) never ever again; nor would i recommed it. you can do & find better.

Canary is a great spot downtown. I met someone for coffee and they suggested the spot - I had never heard of Canary before then. The space is bright and modern, it's inviting and would be a great place to work from or to study. They have a great menu of coffee, tea, and other beverages along with baked goods. I opted for hot chocolate on a rainy day and loved the richness and the beautiful latte art. The barista was very upbeat and thoughtful - he helped me conspire to ensure the person I met for coffee didn't pay for her own! I'll definitely be back next time I'm looking for a great space to work from or catch up with a friend in a cozy downtown spot!

Cute hipster coffee shop near the Hyatt and Fairfield Inn. Highly suggest skipping the local Starbucks and trying this place. The Milky Banana drink was unique, and packed with Banana flavor. The Egg Nog drink tasted good, but was a very small serving for the price. I wish the sizes were listed on the menu because I was a bit shocked with the price for what I got. Caramel cappuccino was very good. Nice and frothy. Definitely recommend you check the place out, but ask questions to make sure you get what you want. Baristas we're happy to make suggestions and explain menu items.

I was visiting from out of town and needed a spot to do some work. This place had good reviews and was close to my hotel so checked it out. I got a cold brew and lemon poppyseed scone. Both were great! The baristas were friendly and it had ample work space. I sat at the bar area so I had more space. The only thing I didn't like about the space was being solicited for money while in there. I can appreciate that they give a free cup of coffee to the homeless, but I personally don't like being asked for money when I'm a place of business. Just not a good look. It's happened to me in coffee shops in Chicago before and been handled more appropriately by telling the person that solicitation isn't allowed at the business. Other than that, a great little coffee shop and I'd likely stop in again if I find myself in MKE again!

this place is very cute and busy. Good location, nice barista working tonight. My only critique is that I think they could expand their menu a little bit.

Love this coffee shop for its strong coffee and seasonal drinks! Specialty drinks are around the $6-7 range...my drink was $8 with tip, which is truthfully more than I would like to spend on a coffee lol. But I will admit that Canary makes their drinks well. Plenty of seating, and not too busy on a weekday. Outlets are available near the cushioned bench. There is metered street parking nearby ($2/hr)! Overall, a good place to study and catch up with friends even though I feel like the music was played too loud. Still a solid addition to MKE's cafe scene.

The location and vibes are great at Canary Coffee Bar. Enough space to meet up with friends or tuck yourself in the corner to do some work. The coffee here is top tier and the baristas know what they're doing. Unfortunately everyone's comments about the service is true. They bring you your coffee when you sit down and you pay once you are ready to leave. There is only one person working and if it gets busy it can get chaotic and you'll be waiting a little bit to pay. Still would recommend to anyone visiting downtown Milwaukee, just allow yourself some time and enjoy the shop!

Exploring coffee shops has been a big thing for me on the weekends since moving to Milwaukee. Canary is one of my faves. They are one of the few that open past 2PM so you could definitely get some work done in the PM hours if you needed. I love the openness of this space and they have a lot of tables to sit at (with outlets)! Great coffee, service, and baked goods!

Love the ambiance at Canary Coffee Bar! A lovely spot to sit and read or work for a while. It can get a bit busy but typically does not seem too crowded and is just busy enough to not ever feel empty inside the shop. They are open through the evening too making it perfect for mid afternoon spot to hang out at. There are about 10 tables or so and I have never had a problem grabbing one on weekend afternoons. They have a variety of baked goods that all look delicious. I tried a savory scone (bacon cheddar jalapeño) and it was really good -- not too dry with good flavors. However, I wish I could have had it warmed but when I asked they said they didn't have anything to warm it in. I've had the house coffee before which is good but most recently I tried a chai which I was unfortunately disappointed by. It had very little flavor at all and was just watery/milky tasting. I will definitely be back because of the environment but I will probably stick to the more basic menu items

Great selection and staff! Had a coffee flight and a harvest seasonal pastry, and everything was perfect for a Saturday morning. We didn't have to wait long, which allowed us to enjoy at the coffee bar and chat with the knowledgeable staff.

Upscale, trendy. I would come here to do some work. Their seats at the counter were comfy. They offer milk alternatives like almond and oat (sorry, no soy). A seasonal menu, which I was a tad bummed I didn't see this until after. Open late which was fantastic because I needed the caffeine boost. Barista was friendly!

We popped in while in the city and I fell in love with this place! It is pricey, so I wouldn't consider it as a daily shop stop but it's a great treat to have! The French toast latte was special with the torched sugar on top. I also had the cherry hand pie. If you choose to skip the hand pies, that's a mistake! They're wonderful and sell quick! One thing I thought was such a unique idea was the fact that the barista makes the coffee in front of you like a bartender if you're at the bar. I thoroughly enjoyed my experience here and can't imagine a better coffee shop in Milwaukee!

Cute local coffee shop. The owner was super friendly and welcoming. I got the French toast latte and a pumpkin bread with chocolate chips everything was delicious.

Found this place in 2019, have been loving their coffee ever since. Baristas are always sweet and the vibe is so cozy! Great place to chat or work!

I absolutely love this place. Though I didn't eat anything here, the care with which the coffee is prepared would be difficult to beat. River, our barista, was outstanding--attentive, knowledgeable, time-efficient. Loved their style, too. The vibe is fantastic in there, with great music and ample seating. Not a huge place, plenty of room for an afternoon pick-me-up, impromptu business meeting, or third-place getaway. Truly enjoyed my coffees from Canary.

The coffee here was amazing, but service and system of how they go about things seriously needs some work. Again, absolutely delicious coffee, but they don't make you pay until you leave the shop - which sounds like a cool idea at first until you want to leave and there's like 15 people in line so you have to wait 20 min to pay your tab... they also pride themselves on serving you your coffee once you sit down, and this sounds again like a cool idea, but because they don't take down names for orders or anything they end up not knowing who ordered what and who to deliver the coffees too. So the product is really good, but the service really needs help and organization. Like others have commented too, there's no bussing station or anything which gets odd and messy when it's busy.

Solid Coffee spot with internet, outlet plugs, and good beans! My only thing is they can take a little long at the order counter but solid staff! really comfortable spot!