The Steaming Cup

Waukesha, WI · Coffee shop

Rating
4.6/5
★★★★★ 4.6
Reviews
20
Rank in Waukesha
#16
of 134 restaurants
City Percentile
71%
rating percentile
Address
The Steaming Cup, 340 W Main St, Waukesha, WI 53186
Phone
(262) 522-3605
Website
thesteamingcup.com
Status
Closed · Opens 6:30 AM Sat

The Steaming Cup is a restaurant located in Waukesha, WI. It is one of 134 restaurants listed in Waukesha. Its 4.6-star rating is above the Waukesha city average of 4.2 stars. It ranks #16 of 134 restaurants in Waukesha. There are 10 photos associated with this location.

About The Steaming Cup

The Steaming Cup is a well-established coffee shop and cafe located in the historic Nickell building in downtown Waukesha. The building was saved from extinction by Steve and Christine VanderBloemen and partners in the 1990s and subsequently... More

Hours

Friday6 AM–8 PM
Saturday6 AM–8 PM
Sunday8 AM–2 PM
Monday6 AM–8 PM
Tuesday6 AM–8 PM
Wednesday6 AM–8 PM
Thursday6 AM–8 PM

Customer Reviews

★☆☆☆☆ 1.0 natasha carter · Dec 2025

The service was terrible. I waited by the counter looking at the menu, no one bothered to notice me. I asked queations about menu items, no one bothered to answer. I finally made someone pay attention to me. I asked what's in the potato salad as I'm allergic to celery. The employee's answer: I don't know it's mayo based. My mom ended up getting the potato salad and it's literally a ramekin, the size anywhere else would put ketchup to go for fries. I got a side of fruit. I received 8 grapes and the world's smallest orange. The broccoli cheese soup tastes more like Campbell's cream of broccoli than anything with cheddar. They put the cost of using a credit card on to the customer. That's literally part of the operating cost, no different than the cost of buying cups. Essentially the owners

★★★★★ 5.0 Mackenzie Coggins · Oct 2025

Super chill coffee/sandwich shop. Had the Southwest Panini and a Cinnsational Revolver, and couldn't be happier. Awesome service, tastey food, and strong coffee made the cold day feel a lot warmer. Will be back to try the Breakfast sammys!! Be awesome today :)

★★★★★ 5.0 Peter Young · Jun 2025

Very nice coffee shop. The coffee is very good. Service was fast and staffed as friendly. The atmosphere is also nice. Plenty of cool knick knacks and decent music. Id come back for sure. Tables might be hard to get but they have a bar with plenty of outlets to plug in if you need to pretend to work. Turns out they have another room full of tables in the back as well.

★★★★★ 5.0 mary schlenkert · Feb 2026

Absolutely AWESOME experience! First time here and we had the spicy chai, cherry cloud latte (heavenly) and the cranberry orange muffin was moist and delicious and the brownie was a perfection of chocolatey chewy goodness! Definitely coming back!! The ambience is relaxing too

★★★★★ 5.0 Kevin “Elvis” Vaughn · Nov 2025

Steaming Cup has been one of my favorite downtown Waukesha stops for 3 years. The coffee is excellent, the food is consistently solid, and the atmosphere is exactly what you want from a local café — warm, comfortable, and welcoming without feeling crowded. Service is always friendly and attentive, and even when they’re busy, the staff keeps things moving. It’s one of those places where you can come in for a quick drink or easily stay awhile with a laptop or a book. They offer a good range of options for different diets, and the menu has enough variety that you can find something whether you want a full meal or something lighter. Parking downtown can be hit-or-miss during events, but on a normal day it’s easy enough. Great spot for individuals, small groups, or casual meetings. If you’re

Accessibility & Amenities

✓ Outdoor Seating ✓ Curbside Pickup ✓ Delivery ✓ Onsite Services ✓ Takeout ✓ Dine In ✓ Great Coffee ✓ Great Dessert ✓ Great Tea Selection ✓ Live Music ✓ Live Performances ✓ Breakfast ✓ Lunch ✓ Solo Dining ✓ Good For Working On Laptop ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Entrance

Services

Coffee shop

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