Reviews (100)
WiFi didn’t work. Several guests notified the baristas it wasn’t working & their response was apathy “try forgetting the network” “must not be working”. Several guests including me left as a result. A coffee shop during the weekday MUST have strong & working WIFI or at a minimum, baristas who at least pretend to try & correct the issue. I won’t be back. Too bad because it would be a good place to work or host a biz team mtg.
The baristas are so kind and helpful! when i don’t know what to order they give me suggestions or even surprise me and it’s been delicious every time. Me and my boyfriend love to get the VYBES CBD drinks for anxious minds to start off school or work days. I think Fairgrounds has the best iced caramel lattes in Milwaukee. If you haven’t been here yet you are most definitely missing out! I just came in today for the 3rd time this week and can’t wait to come back.
I live nearby and have came here many times. I really want to like it because it is so convenient and the aesthetic is nice. However, I always feel unwelcome when I am ordering. The staff has been unfriendly and seems displeased to take my order every time. I don't think I do anything to bother them, I just go up, say hi, and place my order, but the energy from staff is very unwelcoming. Also, I ordered a bagel today and it was super stale and over-toasted to the point where it was just like a big crouton, bummer. The drinks are great though, so I'm disappointed in the food and unfriendly service that I have continuously received when simply ordering.
spent $6 on a small carmel macchiato coffee . Ordered through the app and was my first visit. The coffee was strong but a lot for the inconvenience. It was a 6oz cup small for the price and only half full .
Neat and unique place! My son loved the swings. My pastry was delicious. However, not a fan of the coffee I got, especially for the price.
The best bacon egg & cheese sandwich I've ever had
Great fresh space to hang out and have a cup of craft coffee or tea! Nice vegetarian and vegan food options as well! Lake view from the cafe is plus!
Very well made drinks. Had the sticky chai which was delicious. Only complaint is that they were out of a lot of drink/food we requested and had to find other options versus what we wanted to order, but that being said, what we were able to get tasted great!
Hadn’t been here in some time and was totally shocked by the price. Nearly $5 for a plain black coffee is problematic, especially given that it was underfilled by at least 2 ounces. One star for the ambiance which was, admittedly, above average. One additional because the coffee was good, if small and overpriced.
The Best cup of brewed coffee I’ve had in ages! I chose the Fairgrounds blend. Baked goods delicious also. Reasonable prices. Love the east-facing view towards Lake MI
Great experience tasty food
Very skimpy with teas! I was really excited to come here as a tea lover and super happy to see my favorite Coconut Oolong offered on the menu. Also got the matcha latte. The oolong barely tasted like anything and there was barely any matcha in the latte, all milk. The decor is cute and cozy. I wish the teas were better. I would come here religiously if I had a better experience. Also, not accepting cash is exclusionary to the financially vulnerable.
Quick, even on a busy weekday morning. Menu is setup in a convenient way to order coffee based drinks. I had the moonlight jasmine tea with honey since I had a sore throat, came very hot and very tasty. It was like drinking a bouquet of wildflowers. The swings inside are cool too
Very inconsistent spot. The baristas make coffee drinks in no particular order, not to mention get your order wrong.
Doesn’t accept cash. That’s a big classist no no for me.
Nice coffee shop on the lower east side. Still would prefer a traditio mug.
First time stopping at Fairgrounds. Breakfast tacos were delicious and the coffee was a great treat. The atmosphere is inviting and service was quick. Will definitely stop in again.
Coffee is served as single pours, which is awesome but time consuming. The view is great. This is the type of cafe I'd hang out in rather than running by to get a cup on my way to work.
Went this afternoon for the first time. Vanessa was so rude and mean. Everything was also extremely overpriced. Do not recommend.
Phenomenal coffee. Definitely 5 stars. Not a good customer experience unfortunately. After waiting 10 plus minutes for 2 lattes.... They realized they put the incorrect name on our order as it was waiting there on the counter. No thank you. No apologies for the mixup. Nothing. Truly fascinating.