Discourse Coffee | Radio Milwaukee

Discourse Coffee | Radio Milwaukee

158 S Barclay St, Milwaukee, WI

★★★★★4.9(191 Google reviews)

Crema's Take

This espresso-focused Milwaukee gem transforms coffee into conversation with inventive signature drinks like the Pappy (featuring bourbon essence and Hawaiian black lava salt) and the Flora, each crafted with the kind of creative precision that makes regulars return again and again. The industrial-chic space strikes that rare balance of being both a serious coffee destination and a welcoming spot to linger for hours, complete with pastries like their beloved Bunny's Bite chocolate lavender cookie that live up to the social media hype. It's the kind of place where thoughtfully sourced ingredients and artistic presentation feel less like pretension and more like genuine care.

What to expect

Espresso-focused, with creative signature drinks. A slow-sit, laptop-friendly spot, good for meetings. Pastries on the menu.

Specialty drinksSignature drinksTraditional drinksSlow sitMeetingsCraft espressoLaptop friendlyPastries

Google Reviews

Thomas LinScents
★★★★★2 months ago

Came in after some hype that I seen on social media, and this coffee spot did not disappoint Started with a Bunny's bite chocolate lavender cookie which was so freaking good. Usually I'll complain after I realize it's organic and gluten free, but this cookie i would order over…

Todd
★★★★★3 months ago

Great coffee in a great atmosphere! This spacious cafe has a nice blend of industrial grit and stimulating art.

Nora F
★★★★★3 months ago

I ordered the Pappy: “Espresso | Milk | Maple Syrup | Bourbon Essence | Black Lava Salt: Wisconsin maple syrup meets a pinch of black lava salt all the way from Hawaii and our house made, wildly aromatic bourbon essence. Pappy is, simply put, a latte that hugs your soul.” It…

AstroNomad
★★★★★6 months ago

If a cup of coffee could flirt with your spirit, Discourse Coffee Workshop on Barkley in Milwaukee would be the one batting its lashes. I ordered the Flora and let me tell you — from the very moment my lips touched the cup, I knew I had stepped into another dimension. This…

S. Mashet Smith
★★★★★8 months ago

I happened to find this coffee shop while exploring Milwaukee during my first trip to the state. Upon entering I loved the ambiance of the space. Everything on the menu sounded so tempting it made making a selection hard. Thankfully some natives did give their suggestions as I…

Crema Reviews

No Crema reviews yet

Been here? Be the first to leave a review in the app.

Write a review on iOS