Discourse Coffee - Downtown

Coffee shop · Juneau Town

Discourse Coffee - Downtown

Coffee shop · Juneau Town

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1016 N Broadway, Milwaukee, WI 53202

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Creative latte drinks, seasonal options, and pour-overs.  

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1016 N Broadway, Milwaukee, WI 53202 Get directions

discoursecoffee.com

$1–10

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1016 N Broadway, Milwaukee, WI 53202 Get directions

discoursecoffee.com

$1–10

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Milwaukee’s experimental “coffee workshop” turns barista craft into theater, with narrative drinks and vivid flavors. Featured by Food & Wine and Barista Magazine, and partnered with the Pabst Theater Group, it’s a creative jolt that still honors the daily cup.

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Jake Loftis

Google
Great shop! Creative, “cocktail style” latte drinks. They put craft and effort into their lattes. I tried the Moonwater and one seasonal drink. Both were excellent! I personally prefer their pour over coffee. They use different coffee roasters and rotate them. Good place to do work or meet up and enjoy some coffee craft. Staff was friendly and helpful. I stayed for the vibe and came back for the coffee

J West

Google
BEST MATCHA LATTE I’VE EVER HAD. Highly recommend the Parisian. Amazing speciality drinks. They also have freshly roasted coffee beans if you’re looking for fresh beans for your espresso machine.

Scott W

Google
Been to the other location several times. First time at this location. Situated right across the street of MSOE Student Union. Inside there are several different seating areas. We hunkered down in some very large, very comfortable chairs. Gave our order to a very friendly server/barista. Got one of my favorite tea lattes, the Lana Del Ray, their craft take on the London Fog. Wanted to get some kind of bakery, but they only had a couple cookies or brownies, nothing as interesting as what they have at the other location. And not even a scone. That was disappointing :( When I got the tea latte it was good (not great), it was more lukewarm than hot. I will make a note to be sure to ask for it at the right temp. Good flavors, and I enjoy the orange peel garnish. The vibe is pretty chill, with some people working on their laptops. Very easy to have a conversation. If I looking for the full Discourse experience, I"m likely to go to the other location in the Third Ward.

Eddie Smith

Google
With drink names like Moonwater and Motörhead, what’s not to love?! I was staying at the Pfister Hotel a few blocks away when someone suggested a quaint, cool vibe coffee house named Discourse Coffee. If you’re not looking for the entrance, you’ll probably walk past it. Even with a sign adorning the side of building, I had to double back, and still questioned if I was allowed to enter what looked like a side door entrance into Rydell High featured in the movie Grease. So worth it! The staff was genuine, patient, and very nice answering my questions about their proprietary concoctions. If you’re not adventurous, they have your standard fare drinks too. I chose the Parisian and claim it as one of the best drinks I’ve ever had. I hope to get back soon to try the Motorhead before I return home to North Carolina.

Mark Pulaski

Google
Great little coffee shop with an inclusive atmosphere. Right in the heart of MSOE and open to everyone. Read, conversate, or just bring your laptop and chill. Many custom creations along with your classics. Make it a point to stop in. Whenever I return to Milwaukee this will be stop to make.

Isabella Schliesmann

Google
Discourse is one of the best coffee shops in the Milwaukee area. I'm pretty sure anyone who loves coffee and is from the area has already been here, but if for some reason you haven't, it's definitely a must-visit. If you're only visiting the area, I highly recommend stopping by one of their locations too. Not only are the pour-overs, creative lattes, and amazing food top quality and absolutely delicious, but the staff is also fantastic and knowledgeable about coffee. My husband, who just passed away, was a huge coffee enthusiast with a deep understanding of single-origin coffees. We had the chance to travel and experience coffee from all over the world in many different countries. Still, Discourse was one of our favorite places and will forever hold a special place in my heart. My husband was battling a rare and severe form of cancer, but one of the last places we chose to visit together, while he was still able to go out, was Discourse. It was here that we shared our last cup of coffee on our anniversary. I hope many others can make special memories in this place as well. It’s also a great spot to get some work done.

tammtamm love

Google
I was on the hunt for a new coffee place to try. I saw Discourse Coffee online and checked out their unique menu and I knew I had to give it try. There's a green door that is easy to miss, but once through you arrive into a surprising larger traditional cute coffee shop. The coffee....omg what can I say. I've traveled the world and the seven seas and my oh my this is it, what I was on the hunt for. My drink of choice.. pictured above was a delight, I can't explain the flavor medley but you know who can Discourse. Try it out, its for us the adventurous. ❤️

Mike Gorski

Google
The BEST and most unique coffees that all work so well. Modern art meets coffee cuisine at Discourse. And even the hot chocolate is amazing!