Fairgrounds Coffee and Tea

Milwaukee, WI · Cafe

Rating
4.3/5
★★★★☆ 4.3
Reviews
20
Rank in Milwaukee
#288
of 1182 restaurants
City Percentile
51%
rating percentile
Address
Fairgrounds Coffee and Tea, 916 E State St, Milwaukee, WI 53202
Phone
(414) 395-3003
Website
fairgrounds.cafe
Status
Open · Closes 5 PM

Fairgrounds Coffee and Tea is a restaurant located in Milwaukee, WI. It is one of 1,182 restaurants listed in Milwaukee. Its 4.3-star rating is above the Milwaukee city average of 4.2 stars. There are 10 photos associated with this location.

Hours

Saturday6 AM–5 PM

Customer Reviews

★★★★★ 5.0 Dennis Hill, PhD · Feb 2026

Delightful staff. Modern place. Great coffee. My muffin was "eh" but my expectations for fresh bakery in America is quite low. My companion and I could talk at a comfortable level, and the chairs were adequate for a 2 hour convo without getting numb from sitting.

★★★★★ 5.0 Scott W · Dec 2025

First time here. Recommended to me by a friend. It is a nice location, just a short distance from the lake. They have patio seating outside, although it was a little too cold for that today, and a decent size seating area inside. There are different size tables for two, four, or larger groups. It is located on a corner, with lots of tall windows that let in plenty of sunshine. When we arrived at 10am, there were a few other small groups and no wait to get our order in. I got a London Fog Tea Latte and a chocolate chip scone. No issues with getting my latte in a mug with a little lavender and vanilla. They were also able to warm up the scone. After a little while, which is required for the right amount of steeping, the drink was ready. They did a great job. The texture was right and the f

★★★★☆ 4.0 Jeremy Miller · Aug 2025

Cute cafe nestled between lakefront and downtown. The atmosphere here stands out the most. Food and drink were a bit overpriced imho. They were good but not as good as stone creek coffee.

★★★★☆ 4.0 Chandra · Nov 2025

I love the look of this place and the may seating options. The swings near the counter are a cool touch. I have to say that the coffee really isn't my cup of tea. I've ordered from their seasonal menu and found the coffee to be bitter and watery, while I personally like coffee on the sweeter side. But the muffins are top notch! I loved the pumpkin muffin!

★★★☆☆ 3.0 Zoe Winnowski · Apr 2025

I always receive great service here, baristas are friendly and I don’t have to wait too long for my order. It’s a great location, quiet, ambiance is nice and they keep it clean. For some reason I can’t get behind the coffee here though, might just be me but it always tastes burnt. The food is tasty and does not seem to be frozen (but who knows) but overpriced IMO. A 16oz latte with extra shot of espresso, almond milk, and the breakfast sandwich = $20.40

Accessibility & Amenities

✓ Wheelchair Accessible Entrance ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Restroom ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Seating

Services

CafeCoffee shop

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