Eau Claire Downtown Coffee - ECDC
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Eau Claire Downtown Coffee - ECDC

205 S Barstow St, Eau Claire, WI

★★★★4.4(428 Google reviews)

Crema's Take

Tucked inside a downtown hotel, this espresso-focused spot punches above its weight with creative seasonal offerings like earl grey macarons and inventive dishes such as papaya salad, all at prices that feel refreshingly fair. The cozy, art-filled atmosphere strikes that perfect balance between a serious coffee destination and a welcoming workspace, where you can linger over a precisely crafted matcha latte or grab a made-fresh breakfast without pretension. Staff genuinely seem to care about their craft and their guests, making it the kind of place regulars return to daily.

What to expect

Signature drinksSlow sitFull breakfastPastriesEspresso focusedMeetingsMatcha & teaLaptop friendlyLight foodSpecialty drinksTraditional drinks

Google Reviews

Andrew Yarish
★★★★8 months ago

Great spot to work on a Tuesday. Papaya salad was unexpected and very tasty. The seasonal earl grey macaron was perfection. The wall art is a little weird.

Joshua Daily
★★★★★11 months ago

Delicious drinks, done dirt cheap! Situated in a hotel is Eau Claire Downtown Coffee. Or better known as ECDC. I saw this place when I first visited Eau Claire but never got the chance to go. I told my friends that when we hang out for vacation, my only one real request is hitting up ECDC at some point. Not because I love rock music but because I love the ingenuity of the name… and maybe because it reminds me of AC/DC every time I think about it. We popped in on our quiet day and were greeted with a really nice coffeehouse and some really nice baristas. I ordered my usual americano while Tim and Matt got drinks and a small baked good. We took a seat at one of the tables and just chatted and talked about our plans for the day. My americano was really good. I noticed americanos up around Eau Claire were more subtle and subdued versus back home, which by this point I was getting used to it. Tim and Matt both got a latte that sounded good to them and a baked good. Matt got a macaroon and Tim got a tiramisu cake square. I don’t have much to say about this place that I haven’t said a million times already. It was really nice inside. It had a very black theme to it. Maybe inspired by being somewhat named like this one hard rock band? There were some Star Wars meditating posters in one corner of the dining area. We didn’t stay long before we slowly sauntered on to our next destination but I am 110% glad we stopped in and finally got to check it out. It was definitely worth the wait. Check it out sometime if you are in the area and need a break from the chain places (or try one of the other good places to get coffee in the area, which is what I suggest). Rock on and stay caffeinated.

Marianne Krause
★★★★★a year ago

Had an amazing time at ECDC - Eau Claire Downtown Coffee for my monthly coffee shop adventure! The vibe was so relaxing, and the Matcha Latte was absolutely perfect. Paired it with a bagel topped with the most incredible chive dill cream cheese—seriously the best! Highly recommend this spot! 💜

Bo
★★★★★a year ago

A great place to grab coffee and have breakfast in downtown Eau Claire. The atmosphere was cozy. The staff were friendly and professional. They had a large drink menu to choose from. Oat milk and almond milk were available in addition to regular milk.

TaKenya Hampton
★★★★2 years ago

I was in town this week for a conference and came daily. The food was delicious and made fresh. I got the peanut butter toast and highly recommend. The coffee was pretty good twice but it was different every time I ordered. And it was also just warm so o had to explicitly as for it to be hot. The atmosphere is great for getting work done and The one day the music was especially good. The staff are nice enough but not overly friendly. Overall I’d come back (I did every day I was here).

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