Copper Rock Coffee Company
210 W College Ave, Appleton, WI
Crema's Take
“Copper Rock strikes an impressive balance between a focused espresso bar and a spacious community gathering spot, with high ceilings and thoughtfully designed seating areas (including stand-up high-tops for remote workers) that make it equally comfortable for a quick caffeine fix or an extended work session. The coffee itself is notably smooth and high-quality, with the care in sourcing really shining through in every cup, while their pastry and light food offerings—from spinach mushroom quiche to an impressive array of bakery choices—round out a genuinely inviting downtown Appleton destination. With fast, friendly service and a warm brick-and-wood aesthetic that feels both refined and welcoming, this is the kind of place where you can taste that the owners care about both their craft and their community.”
What to expect
Google Reviews
Copper Rock Coffee Company is one of my favorite places to relax and grab a great cup of coffee. The coffee is smooth and high quality, and you can really taste the difference. The shop has a cozy atmosphere that’s perfect for meeting friends, studying, or just unwinding. The staff is always friendly and welcoming, and the service is quick. I always enjoy stopping in — highly recommend!
Fair setup, central location, spacious and nice high ceilings. I went to do some remote work, was happy to find some high-top areas as I prefer to stand while working. WiFi was great during the morning - no drops and good speed. Ordered a flat white, it was mid. Didn't eat anything (Went over to MoonWater - highly recommend!) but I'll give them the benefit of a mid rating there. I'll go back for a late night spot to work, will go elsewhere for a good flat white.
We got the coffee and spinach mushroom quiche. Coffe was good quiche was a little bland. They had a a lot of bakery choices. Service was fast and they were very nice. Atmosphere was ok, it was clean and co.fy but felt a little corporate. They had another room open also for seating so plenty of space. They also had a lot to look at for purchase.
This is a great spot to grab some coffee, specialty coffee drinks, and more - food, too. Inviting atmosphere. Brick and wood look great. And plenty of seating that was well-spaced apart. (Not cramped.) The Nitro Cold Brew was excellent. And so was the Caramel Creme Latte. When you need a little boost/pick-me-up, and/or food hit, in downtown Appleton, this is your spot.
A total delight of a coffee shop in downtown Appleton but it’s so much more than just caffeine. Copper Rock has terrific food, pastries, and desserts served all day long. This location is HUGE with ample seating and an inviting atmosphere that begs you to linger and enjoy the large food menu. I’ve visited for breakfast a few times and have enjoyed the generous sized and tasty breakfast sandwiches. It’s hard not to love this place. Whenever I’m in town, I try to swing by for a visit.
Crema Reviews
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