ECDC - Eau Claire Downtown Coffee
Review of ECDC - Eau Claire Downtown Coffee
ECDC - Eau Claire Downtown Coffee is a charming café located at 205 S Barstow St in Eau Claire, Wisconsin. This café is a popular spot for locals and visitors alike, offering a cozy atmosphere, quality ingredients, and friendly staff.
The café opens its doors at 6:00 AM every day of the week, allowing early birds to start their day with a delicious cup of coffee. The café's closing time is at 5:00 PM, making it a great place for breakfast, lunch, or an afternoon pick-me-up.
One of the highlights of ECDC is their nitro brew, which comes highly recommended by customers. The nitro brew is known for its smooth and rich flavor, providing a unique coffee experience. If you're a regular customer, be sure to grab a punch card to earn rewards as you enjoy your favorite beverages.
ECDC also offers a variety of food options to complement their beverages. Customers rave about the Northwoods Wrap, a delicious and satisfying choice. Before the pandemic, the café was known for its mouthwatering cinnamon rolls, which many customers hope will make a return in the future.
Customer service is a top priority at ECDC, with baristas who are described as sweet, helpful, and knowledgeable. They take the time to ensure that each order is made to perfection, whether it's a cappuccino with a perfect foam or a nonfat vanilla latte.
While the majority of customers have positive experiences at ECDC, there have been a few mixed reviews. Some customers have mentioned that the matcha latte could use more matcha flavor, while others have commented on the cleanliness of the bathrooms. However, these instances seem to be outliers and do not reflect the overall experience at the café.
If you're looking for a cozy café with quality coffee and a friendly atmosphere, ECDC - Eau Claire Downtown Coffee is definitely worth a visit. Whether you're stopping by for a quick cup of coffee or enjoying a leisurely meal, you're sure to be greeted with a warm welcome and a delicious beverage.
Amenities
- Wheelchair accessible seating
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Wheelchair-accessible parking lot
- Wheelchair-accessible washroom
- Outdoor seating
- Takeout
- Dine-in
Mike Simon
Latte hit the spot before my early morning departure. This is a perfect compliment while staying at the lismore. Staff was kind and quickly crafted my drink.
Thank you all for being amazing!
Michael Linley
Excellent coffee. We were coming from the local farmers market and just popped in for a quick visit of coffee. We were offered a lavender flavored latte which tasted great. Staff were knowledgeable about the product they were selling and the coffee came complete with a heart shape in the fridge.
Dawn Felzkowski
Prices are in line with other major chains. Variety of seating. By the fire, the window or on the patio. Coffee has a good, strong flavor. Service however could use some caffeine. Lackluster. No smiles. I was disappointed that my latte didn’t have a design. I know it’s petty but this is supposed to be an upscale coffee shop. I will visit again just because I like the coffee. Word of advice, SMILE!
Dominic Slauson
One of the best hangouts in downtown Eau Claire. Really nice vibe here. A great place to enjoy a coffee and read a book, work on your laptop, or just relax. They also have enough of a menu that you can make this a full breakfast or lunch stop. Other beverages are also on offer as well as a few sweets.
Moiz Khan
Simple menu which is a good thing for me. Don’t want to get lost in the complexities of a menu in a coffee shop! Staff were friendly. Coffee was good and that is what matters. Prices are inline with other mass market chains. Ample seating space ranging from by the fire to by the window.
Talia M.
Absolutely a delightful place to go for coffee and if you're able to have gluten. There are no gluten-friendly options for food, but they have plenty of drinks to make up for that. The atmosphere can be cramped but is normally calm. Many people go there to study or just read.
Adam Boll
Excellent coffee, but probably the most expensive coffee spot in Eau Claire. Great location and interesting and unique food on the menu. Try their rosemary peach parfait, biscuits and gravy, or the sandwich with ham, cheese, and (if I remember correctly) pear?
Travis Welke
The funky hipster staff are friendly and churn out some of the best espresso drinks in town. Try the cafe miel! It's one of the best I have ever had. The macaroons are always fresh and a nice, melt in your mouth treat!
Ashlee Smile
Beverages and coffee is great! The environment is so cozy and minimalist. The pastries were less than optimal from dryness, but they did have good flavor.
Josh Weinke
This place has been here for a while now, so I figured I'd check it out finally. I walked in with a friend and, to be honest, I'm not SURE if the employee greeted us. Usually I make a point of noticing, but maybe I just didn't hear him. I ordered just a regular coffee with cream. He informed me that the cream was on the table beyond me, but he left very little room for any. I asked if he had a lid, and again, he said with a bit of attitude that they were behind me. Now, I've never been inside before, but I felt like I somehow should've known. I have balance issues and some trouble walking carrying things, let alone piping hot coffee nearly filled to the brim. I intentionally walked very carefully to where the lids were, splashing coffee (unintentionally) on my hands and the floor. A kind woman saw me heading her way and quickly made room for me and gave me a sympathetic smile. The guy behind the register didn't even notice or offer to help me. The coffee was not for me, so I can't comment on THAT, but the staff is apathetic, uncaring, and snobbish.