Rochambo Coffee & Tea House

Good coffee and tea in a quirky environment. This is a not the place for you to bring the kids while you’re shopping for school supplies. This is a neighborhood cafe with earnest conversations in artfully graffitied environs.

I have been coming here for years and sadly it has diminished quickly, soon after Brian left and only getting worse. I appreciate the lively atmosphere but these last couple of months I have been finding this one barista's behavior to be astronomically unprofessional. I have also overheard her on numerous occasions gossiping negatively about other baristas to the regular patrons which is vulgar and parasitic behavior of a bully. I clearly see through her act and facade. She has a serious problematic attitude that needs addressing. There is clearly a lot of favoritism happening here and clearly a toxic work environment. Her loud and boisterous demeanor of constantly screaming, 'Have a beautiful day,' at customers as they exit the shop coupled with her focus on socializing rather than serving customers, has detracted from my overall experience. I hope management addresses these behaviors to ensure a more customer-focused environment. P.S. I am sure everyone knows it is Destiny! 😇🤥🙄😉

Wonderful place, super cozy! They have great selection of drinks of delicious taste. The interior is charming as well as the exterior. The girls who work there, they are very cute and attentive. It’s a lovely heartwarming place to stop by. If you are in Milwaukee you should know it’s a must visit place. It gives the spirit of the town and it’s life. highly-highly recommend.

Very laid-back establishment that dishes out amazing coffee! I love the service here, and the staff is super cool, too! I love how connected the business is to community, and Brady Street is lucky to have Rochambo and their employees! This is a safe space and a safe place 🙏

Love this place. Chill atmosphere. Friendly service. Great drink selection.

Honestly, I’ve recently been very disappointed with some of the local coffee shops and their quality of their coffee, especially their espresso. Very few places in the greater mke area have quality espresso. Rochamba’s espresso is amazing. Some of the best I’ve had. Their black coffee is amazing as well. Staff were super friendly. Best believe I will be going back

Wonderful staff and drinks, but the place is a little dirty.Upstairs bathrooms missing toliet paper, floor has trash on it and needs to be vaccumed. Really love the service and the drinks but I know they can do better.

this place has the vibes that every other coffee spot wishes they had shoutout Destiny for the latte art btw

This spot S-L-A-P-S. Slaps. I no longer live in Milwaukee but I still come back here whenever I'm in town. Even took my wife here to show her one of my favorite spots. She loved it too. Coffee - dope. Everything from drip, straight-up classic espresso to inventive lattes are all solid. The space - fun, chill spot Staff - always positive every damn time. Only drawback - understaffed a little. But, people wait in line because it's a good spot.

They said they were famous for their Irish coffees and I believe. Next to a hot cider, there's nothing better on a cold night than an Irish coffee, and Rochambo makes some great ones. Plenty of seating for relaxing and people watching on Brady Street.

Honestly just walked in here because we arrived early for our reservation next door and needed to kill some time. I didn't expect much from the coffee shop, but was pleasantly surprised. The shop offers different types of coffee, tea, and alcoholic beverages. Sometimes when you go to a random coffee shop and they offer a huge list of flavors, you either don't taste the coffee or you don't taste the flavors. That's not the case here. Our drinks were very well made. You could taste the coffee and the actual flavors in your drink. The staff was very friendly and I definitely plan on coming back here next time I am in MKE!

This is likely my favorite coffee shop in Milwaukee. I love the eclectic decor and unique menu. I usually order an iced latte with honey. However, now that they've started serving matcha, I've been changing it up. Their staff is also wonderful shoutout to Shelby and her coworkers for always being so wonderful every time I visit!

I visited Milwaukee on Labor Day weekend 2023. I was charmed by Rochambo and its college-y atmosphere, a little library of books, great posters, and icy drinks on the last day of August. If I come back to Milwaukee, I'll be sure to ask my friend if we can stop by Rochambo once more!

The saddest thing about leaving downtown Milwaukee is leaving Rochambo. We live in Austin, TX now and make it a point to go here EVERY DAY when we are in town. Brian is truly just a wonderful human being and the chocolate chai is to die for! We highly recommend stopping at this place because they literally have every kind of drink you can imagine. Even some with spirits :) Until next time - lovely place in my dreams...

Rochambo is such an eclectic, and laid back coffee shop. Though I don't frequent it, I do really enjoy the vibe. It's colorful, art-filled, and plenty spacious with two floors of seating. Though there are currently minimum tables due to the pandemic, you are still welcome to hang out (masked-up) if you can find a seat. We strolled over to this coffeehouse on Saturday morning in search of our caffeine fix. When we arrived, there was a line out the door pouring onto the sidewalk, and it was around 20 minutes before we made it to the front and put in our orders. No worries on our end, as we weren't in a hurry, but I think an additional barista would be helpful for them on a weekend morning. The one, friendly, staff member working was definitely quite busy. I opted for an iced coffee with coconut milk. If you too are looking for a milk-alternative, they have oat, soy, and coconut on offer. They use Valentine Roasters coffee which is delicious and well-liked in Milwaukee. Rochambo's menu is quite vast with plenty of other options too including, a crazy-big tea selection, boozey espresso drinks (hello Irish coffee!), sodas, and brews. Support local on your next coffee or tea trip!

Rochambo has an eclectic vibe with a wide variety of drinks, teas, and alcoholic items too. We went with a simple dirty chai and it tasted like a iced latte with lots of milk. Disappointed for the price point as it lacked any flavor besides espresso. May have been an off day as the place seems like a local favorite.

I found a table where I could get some work done while sipping a properly constructed cappuccino. It's a unique cafe, I much prefer independent coffee shops to bigger chains. Parking a car is a challenge around here, so it's maybe a better bicycle destination or walk over here. An eclectic compendium of regulars but far enough away from my little table that no one was able to distract me. Close enough that when I needed a break I could eavesdrop for entertainment. Good music at a volume that I could get some work done and if I ever came here with someone I could have a conversation. I wonder if there is barista anywhere in America that doesn't have a tattoo? Wouldn't that be unbelievably daring and iconoclastic to be a barista without any tattoos?

How could I forget about Rochambo. It's like your favorite coffee shop from your college days but with booze and a kind of hipster atmosphere and also it's on Brady Street with all that entails. I'm not just giving them stars because they're open on Thanksgiving (in 2019) but it is nice. I should really come more often. They have coffee, alcoholic drinks, and alcoholic coffee drinks. I'm usually here during the regular-coffee part of the day. Their lattes and mochas are good. But I have had their "the best" Irish coffee and it's delicious too. In addition to the coffee and booze they also have a pretty extensive tea selection. It's loose leaf and they give it to you in kind of a bag with a stick attached for easy removal. You can have all the hot water you want with your tea so you can linger awhile. There's also a small, eclectic selection of local goods up by the register. It's a place that's very representative of Brady Street, with the uneven wood floors and local characters and usually pretty good music playing. If you're on Brady and going to drink coffee anyway, give these guys your money.

Super cool vibe, great coffee, very reasonable prices. Ton of drink choices, including teas, coffees, cordials and cocktails.

Solid coffee spot with an expansive menu and a fun eclectic vibe. I have spent time here both as a hangout spot and also as a grab and go stop. Their regular chai was pretty decent and had a bit more of a kick to it than most other chais that I've had in the area. The dirty chai was overpowered by the espresso and did not have any spice flavor to it, only sweetness. They can get pretty busy and service varies depending on the time/amount of staff it seems like.

It's a cute little tea place. Hung out with my friend here a few times. I thought that they had alcoholic drinks/teas that they made, but when I got there, the girl seemed confused. She said that she could add vodka to my tea. So I'm unsure why they have vodka if they don't actually make drinks here. Anyway, service is friendly. I am not a huge tea fan, so the other times I've come I haven't gotten anything. I'll definitely go back to chill with my friend. There's plenty of room for people to chill and it looks like quite a few students hang out here. There's an upstairs with more space to sit.

Found this cool place on Christmas Eve on Brady Street! I have to be honest I called around a few places trying to find somewhere that was serving eggnog and when we couldn't find a place we decided to try Rochambo for the spiked coffee. I love discovering Milwaukee because you can literally find a melting pot of coffee shops and restaurants. Rochambo was perfect for our Christmas Eve morning because we really just wanted a casual place to have some spiked coffee and talk without the trendy couches, yoga pants and loud music. Rochambo fit the bill! The charm of this place are the mismatched tables and chairs, the drink selection and the friendly staff. I had an Irish coffee which was the second best I have ever had (sorry the first is on Fisherman's Wharf in San Fransisco...and who can compete with that?) BUT it was straight up delicious and heavenly. There is something about Irish Whiskey in the morning that makes the day go better ;) Hubby had The Snowflake which had White Godiva Chocolate, Espresso Vodka....and coffee. It is hard to tell which one of us won on the drink selection both were tasty! We bought some of their coffee to brew at home and now were are both hooked (sorry keurig). So if you are looking for a place to chill and have some great coffee this place is awesome. I think they had an upstairs as well but I didn't wonder that far! Parking may be a challenge....it is Brady Street but it is a quick Uber from downtown or the Third Ward.

After a day of shopping in extreme cold weather I decided to head back home so I could quickly get to a warm bed. While sitting in the parking lot in a freezing car waiting until eternity for the car to warm up, my teeth began shattering and I rocked myself back and forth vigorously to generate enough body heat while the car was warming up. A thought quickly popped in my head of hot chocolate or coffee would be a nice prelude to ending the night in my warm bed. I quickly checked the nearest coffee shop locations on yelp to see who was still open after 8 pm and low and behold I found Rochambo. I proceeded to get there as quick as possible and when I entered the building it had a very laid back feel to it. A house converted into a coffee shop, what a great idea. I was in awe of all the specialty coffee and tea drinks (non-alcoholic and alcoholic) along with an array of mouthwatering cookies, brownies, etc. After a long debate I ordered a Chai Chata (Chai Tea and Rumchatta) topped off with hand whipped cream. My first sip was what I imagine how a fluffy cloud would taste (If you were able to consume clouds). The cream was so thick, fluffy, smooth and buttery in taste. I would buy a cup of the hand whipped cream alone and slurp it down in one sip at Rochambo. My drink was made to perfection and it complimented my vegan friendly peanut butter and chocolate chip bar. Rochambo is so quaint and comfortable and even though it is not a new hip, trendy or upscale coffee house; the charm, character and great specialty drinks makes it hands down a gem in the rough. Thank you for a cup of warm and fuzzy feelings.

I've been here twice in the last 5 years (before I moved away and now that I've returned); this place has remained the same! Which is great for consistency's sake. It's a tall and narrow coffee/tea house (two floors) with lots of little tables, or you can belly up to the bar. Are the kids still using the phrase "hipster"? Because this place fits the hipster vibe. They have quite the selection of coffee to choose from, my friend quickly found something she enjoyed. It even came with coffee art with the finished product (looks like a white leaf?). On the menu, they have tea, rare tea, extra rare tea; behind the bar they have quite an extended assortment of options! I tried the green tea with a hint of orange. Yes, I'm sure it had a name, I did not pick that part up. While I was there (Tuesday night after 7pm), there appeared to be a lot of college students there with their laptops, studying or working on papers. Looked like a great place to do work or meet up with a friend (or two). If you're looking to get away from your coffee shop franchise, this could be a good spot for you. Fits well with the Brady Street community of businesses!

The place: Rochambo is one of those gritty hipster coffee shops. The color and the art give it a creative feel. The second floor is perfect for camping out and working. When we were there, the music was a mixture of Asian instrumentals and jazz. Be warned: the second floor bathroom smells a little funky. The location: In the heart of Brady Street, good luck finding parking. It's available, but it's usually taken. You'd be better off taking the bus. The drinks: Delicious. I had the Mystic Mocha (mentioned by another reviewer) and it was the stuff of dreams. Beautiful taste--rich, satisfying. The service: Kind and helpful. We brought our own mugs and the batista was concerned about underfilling them so she offered to make more for us. We declined, but it was really cool of her to offer. The cost: Yiiiiikes. It hurt a little. For the 2 fancy espresso drinks, I spent $12. It looked like the drip coffee was under a dollar which is amazing (I wish I'd tried it just for reference). Is this the place a frugal college student should frequent? Perhaps not. But is it a place for a special coffee concoction? Sure. Next time: I need to try a chai chata or an Irish coffee. Other reviewers mentioned them but I wasn't in the mood over the weekend.

I stopped in to Rochambo on a whim and had one of the best coffees I've ever tasted. I ordered the Mystic, which was some sort of salted caramel, vanilla bean +more creation. Whatever it was was delicious! Their menu had a lot of other promising contenders as well, including unique alcoholic coffee beverages + a big tea selection. The bartender/barista was really friendly and quick. I'll definitely be back when I'm in Milwaukee, though I now wish there was a Chicago location!

This is my go-to coffee spot in Milwaukee. The barista, Brian, is one of my favorites. You can just describe to him what you would like and how sweet you want it and he will create an amazing coffee drink without hesitation. They also have a plethora of teas and they even make alcoholic cocktails! I will always recommend it to friends or people visiting. It also has a prime location on Brady Street so it's easily walkable on the East Side.

Found this place as I was heading back to Madison and needed a coffee and quick coffee to go. However, the bar stools and bar area pulled me right in and I sat for a while and enjoyed my coffee instead. They have a great selection of tea. They also sell liquor coffee drinks that sounds super delicious. I'll definitely have to return to try the Slick Will (rumchata, hazelnut espresso, and vodka) and the Mood Ring (hazelnut, espresso vanilla, and Godiva chocolate liquor). This place makes me wish I had Rumchata on hand at home to pour in my coffee. All their drinks sound delicious. They also sell a few different beers and have them on tap. Great place to brainstorm, stop in on your way out of town, or to chill. The service was great and the prices were reasonable. Yummy looking cookies and brownies at the register as well.

In an area that is over saturated with great cafes, this place truly stands out with unique staff and atmosphere. As you enter, you are gazed with great art on the wall, wonderful blend of smell of organic coffee and the most cheerful barista. The staff here really know there coffee. Their polite gesture and politeness are sure to charm you. This is a place where you can truly relax and feel like yourself. It's does not feel corporate and the staff isn't in a uniform. Which is something good if you do not want that artificial corporate robotic like satisfaction. This place is charming and genuine. Ask for Brian

Local coffee shops like this are totally my jam. I came here when visiting my sister, and I loved the "chai chata" that I ordered. The vibe here is chill and relaxed, and I would definitely return!

Delicious coffee drinks with rumchata. Great loose tea for purchase (u can buy bulk of a zillion kinds. Almond joy and milky way are really reliable (and sweet!) Coffee drinks. It's nice to take friends cuz u can keep a coffee drinker and a drinker drinker happy. The seats out front during nice weather hold one of the best spots on Brady for people watching. The baristas (esp. Todd and Tina!) are great too!

Rochambo is a cool little spot with great coffee. I would definitely recommend it if you need a place to study. The upstairs has an ample amount of seating and there are a number of small tables that groups can push together if needed. The vibe is informal and you can definitely kick back and spend the afternoon writing a paper or reading a book. One downside is that patrons are expected to put away their cups when they're done and there are signs that say so, but I guess it depends if your fellow patrons have read the signage. Stop by and stay awhile, it's definitely one of my favorite spots on Brady Street.

Five stars in the cultural iconography department. A feast for the senses; a dappled cornucopia of decades of evolving hipness; colors and accents and style - - and still a gentle, calming spaciousness that is both relaxing and invigorating. I asked the (wonderful) barista how long the place had been around, and she said 1995, and it hadn't changed at all. If she had said '1967 Summer of Love' I wouldn't have blinked an eye. The espresso was even more classic than that: it was jolting, lashing, beatnik-era java; a heavily-roasted electric-acid-test stiffy. Not that this is always what you want in an espresso. But that's what makes it classic.

My absolute favorite coffee shop in Milwaukee! The baristas are amazing! They're always super welcoming and make the drinks perfectly. It's colorful, vibrant, and a great place to get work done or catch up with friends!

Exec Summary: Hipster Coffee shops Woo Hoo...It saddens me that I have to walk up purple stairs to get the most wonderful adult coffee! I know...a hipster I will never be but as the "Alex P. Keaton" of my family I will somehow channel my deceased Dead Head father (Grateful Dead for those of you who didn't grow up riding in a VW bug with your hushpuppy wearing parents). It is by channeling my father Pat that I will be able to transcend the purple stairs to coffee nirvana! Assets: Being in the heart of Brady Street makes Rochambo cool to begin with. Having a name I still can't pronounce correctly makes it even more hipster. But besides all of this the staff is extremely welcoming and extremely capable. Lori and I wanted a holiday eggnog which alas we were unable to find. So instead we decided to have an Irish Coffee at Rochambo. After ordering from a very nice hipster staff we proceeded to sit at one of the high tops. The place is decorated in a typical eclectic style with food and concert articles which alerted me to other coffee libations. Thus after having a wonder Irish Coffee I requested a snowflake (Coffee, Espresso infused Vodka, Godiva white chocolate liquor and foam). This is now my new favorite winter adult coffee. We also ended up purchasing a bag of their house brew for our French Press at home. Liabilities: None really. Its a coffee shop...with purple stairs which makes it cooler than me. I would say that parking is an issue due to it location on Brady but if you Uber then you don't have to worry about it. I love Uber...which is also cooler than me. Property Plant & Equipment: Have I told you the stairs are purple? The vibe is cool coffee shop with a relaxed casual feel. Its the prefect location for a coffee shop that has a name I can pronounce. Cool place. Thanks for letting this card carrying Alex P. Keaton Conservative channel his Uber liberal father while having some awesome adult coffee. Beanies off to you!

The barista working the past few mornings I've visited is an absolute delight. I genuinely enjoy waiting in line behind people to hear his friendly convos with other patrons. My favorite things to order so far are the iced Grace or Mystic! A little walk over to Rochambo is quickly becoming a favorite occasional morning routine for me.

tl;dr Ro is the the place to go - ps barista is the best I've got to say I'm impressed with Ro, even though I've only been a handful of times. When I went in on a Friday afternoon the lower level was PACKED and the line was almost to the door. I waited patiently and the barista made it all worth while. He was so fun! He was kind, apologized for the wait and really, honestly, truly cared about what I was ordering and if I was going to like it. Giving off high energy and positive vibes, If he had follow-up questions to make sure I was getting only the best, he referred to me as "sister" (which I adored - such a little hippy.) He took my money and gave me change in quantities of "million" and "billion" increments which was also hilarious and out-of-the-box. He alone would make me go back there. Great customer service. There has been past reviews with not great feedback on the baristas behind the counter (but whoever it was, it wasn't this guy!) Also, I was able to skip the crowds and head upstairs to the second level which was much less crowded and allowed me to do the remote work from the shop that I needed. Coffee was great and they have a lot of healthy snack options at the front, too. Vibrant atmosphere, the place has wifi, great people watching, extravagant teas, adult beverages if you're so inclined, hand-whipped cream for your coffee and Valentine coffee beans which I also support/love.

I was visiting and I loved this place. The people the mood, the tea was AMAZING. If I went to school here I would go here all the time! Definitely stop in and relax and try the rejuvenation tea if you're feeling under the weather or the peach tea if you want something light. The tea selection is huge.

Chamomile tea She was bright, intelligent, calm. Truly seductive in her ways and scent. I can recall her aging overtime like fine wine or a legendary aged Kombucha. It is with sadness to announce the death of my sweet niece Dianne. She tasted like a scene of a Disney movie. The closest thing I will be to Dianne is through the southing love of chamomile tea poured by beautiful souls in this house. Find me upstairs sending prayers to my fallen angels- please respect my privacy

My latte was phenomenal, I wish I could remember the name of it but it had caramel and lavender in it. Probably the best latte I've ever purchased. The flavors were exquisite and immaculate. The service was great. No long wait which was so nice. The seating is pretty decent, they have an upstairs level with some more seating. Will be coming back for another latte soon

I love coming here when I get to work from home. The environment is soothing, the staff is friendly, and they have some great natural light. Their tea selection is amazing. There are definitely a solid variety of options. They also serve some alcoholic coffee options that are quite delicious. This is just a great place to come into and to chat with friends or just relax and read a book. Skip Starbucks and check this place out instead -- I guarantee it'll be a better experience! :)

Love this place, but I have to leave a terrible review to get the owners attention. Please clean your upstairs bathroom, it looks like you or your employees have not cleaned it for awhile. I did not even want to touch the soap bottle. The owner drives a BMW, she can afford...clean soap? Just embarrassing Still will frequent this place based on quality of drinks and service.

Great place to setup for hours on a laptop, read a book, or take a date. I am personally a huge fan of coffee and think their adult beverages are to die for! When it comes to tea, the staff can point you toward the right stuff both knowledgeable and friendly 5/5

Visited Rochambo Coffee & Tea House, what a fabulous place. Love the atmosphere! Each and every single thing that we purchased was extremely fresh and flavorful. Service was awesome and everybody working here was extremely nice and helpful. Can't go wrong.

Arrived at 11:20 on a Saturday night, looking to get a cup of tea after a long serving shift. We sat at the bar. The barista (blonde kid) looked at us, then continued ignoring us for 15 minutes until we got the message he didn't want to help us, probably because he wanted to clean and close right away. I've bartended for 6 years, so I get that desire, but the whole experience was totally rude and unjustified. Won't be back.

They have NessAlla Kombucha and a wonderful selection of tea. What's more to love!? Although I love this place, the past 3 times I visited a guy walked around to every table/person telling a sad story and asking people for money. The employees don't seem to care about the soliciting, which I find annoying. Other than that ongoing situation, Rochambo is awesome.

Really love Rochambo as a local cafe in the area. They have lots of unique tea and coffee drinks, much of which is handcrafted by the baristas. There are limited food options so don't come hungry. In addition, they serve some alcoholic coffee options that are really fun and definitely something different. Most times I come here I have great experiences, as the staff is really friendly and helpful, and most of the patrons are friendly as well. There was one instance where I had a not great experience as far as service goes, where I had to wait over 45 minutes for my coffee while the barista let people who walked in to the bar skip in front of me and then neither apologized for the wait or thanked me for my patience. She just didn't get a tip that day, and might not from me ever.

Today was my first time back in over a year. The coffee was good, but most of the customers were not masked up, even though most were not even eating or drinking. People had their masks around their necks. I'll probably not be back for a while.

The Irish coffee was phenomenal. Hand whipped cream? Heck yeah! Also the bartender was quick and hilarious. This is a gem on the lower east side.

Teetering on three stars due to the heavy smoking, but at least it's confined to the upstairs. The only problem with that is that most of the seating is up there, not too much room downstairs, so you often end up without a choice. Omitting that it's one of my favorite places to relax with some tea which they have a decent selection of. It's been around a long time and has had some nice renovations over the years. If I want to transition they have some beer options and I think wine too (don't quote me on the wine). Some tasty food options too although I haven't tried much. A few tables outside too for the nice days and nights, overall a decent place to kick it.

Baristas are always very welcoming, coffee is great! I do agree with comment from earlier about bathrooms but it is Brady St... I don't expect any place that is open late to have pristine bathrooms.

A brisk walk for a great latte. They have pleasant staff and warm atmosphere to boot. The Peace latte was a lovely drink to warm me up in this cold weather.

Every time I come here I order the drink "Faith" and I have always been sang the song Faith by George Michael when I get my drink, and now they even play the song for me. This is my favorite coffee place and I highly recommend the drink. I'm sure if you request the song when ordering they will play it too. These guys are top notch and give off amazing vibes! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lu3VTngm1F0 Here's a link to the Faith music video for everyones enjoyment.

Incredible helpful and friendly barista. Great espresso and chai tea. Nice, small and cozy space. Great shop, would spend every day there if I lived in the area.

Went to WI on vacation last month, we stopped in for Irish coffee it was absolutely yummy (I had 2) let's just say it was a good time!! Our server was great. We sat at the bar area and talked for hours. Love the vibe there, can't wait to visit again

Loved the Peace coffee drink, it's a vanilla bean flavor. Parking was difficult to find but the overall vibe was nice.

Growing up in the city, I've spent many years as a customer at Rochambo. I remember coming here when I was in high school to study alongside a pot of Moroccan Mint tea. I would meet family and friends here frequently to catch up and to share stories. These days, living just down the road, it's my favorite place to go in the city for an Irish coffee. Simply delicious! Very comfortable atmosphere, two beers on tap--which in my opinion are the two PERFECT wisconsin beers to have on tap: riverwest Stein and spotted cow. The staff is very friendly and knowledgeable and every experience I've had here has been a positive one.