Colectivo Coffee
Coffee Shop and Café$$$$
Wauwatosa
Ranked #2 for coffee shops in Wauwatosa
"Today is Tuesday... double punches for cups & bags of coffee!"(3 Tips)
"green hornet smoothie *for a limited time"(2 Tips)
"Try a mocha shake...you can get it with different syrups too!"(2 Tips)
"Amazing food, pastries and more."(4 Tips)
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Jessica McCoyJuly 19, 2012Delicious Alterra menu. Acceptable wi-fi and not too overcrowded for an Alterra, though it can get a little noisy still. Outlets and seating are good as well.Upvote5Downvote
Best coffee in the Milwaukee area. Amazing food, pastries and more. Always the best stop!!Upvote1Downvote
Great coffee. Just dont get the smokey scramble. The falafel burger was greatUpvote1Downvote
Selinalynn MaederFebruary 16, 2014This location can be a pain for parking, but it is spacious and clean. Great place to hang out for a cup.Upvote1Downvote
A little almond milk latte love first thing in the morning is a great start to the day. Carpe coffee!UpvoteDownvote
Joshua NarwoldFebruary 18, 2013Try the mocha shake (I think that's what it's called)! Much better than the Starbucks alternative, I say.Upvote2Downvote- The green hornet smoothie *for a limited time* is the best drink ever and it's actually good for you.Upvote1Downvote
Food & WineApril 25, 2011Alterra opened its first café in 1993, and has since expanded to 12 locations serving its signature thick and creamy espresso.Upvote2Downvote
Cran Date bar is yummy. Good value and probably good for you too.UpvoteDownvote
James JordanJuly 13, 2013Great coffee and cool atmosphere, too cool for my dorkiness.Upvote1Downvote- Stephanie LindertMarch 19, 2013Try a mocha shake...you can get it with different syrups too!Upvote1Downvote
Always go with the strong coffee. It's delicious, it's hot, and it will wake you up FAST!!UpvoteDownvote
Julie ParfreyFebruary 27, 2015They keep it nice and toasty warm. Busy place great Java.UpvoteDownvote- Parking is a huge challenge here - but the berry booster makes it worth the wait.Upvote1Downvote
Steve the redhead is so sweet! And hot! Great drinks AND eye candy!Upvote1Downvote
Baked Oatmeal is a really great option on a chilly day.UpvoteDownvote
Diane KennedyJuly 2, 2012Two for one bakery (unrefrigerated) just before close. Great patio!Upvote1Downvote
- Onion and chive cream cheese is made with raw red onion. Gotta like the strong flavor and bad breath it gives you. I am not a fan.UpvoteDownvote
Jeff ColeMay 20, 2010Try Alterra's Sport Tea, just the thing for a hot day. And they have the best scones in town.Upvote3Downvote
Aaron SilversSeptember 6, 2011They definitely know how to make a good strong cup of joe. Read moreUpvoteDownvote- Good luck finding a table on Friday afternoons.Upvote1Downvote
Laura MokelkeMarch 11, 2012Try the cran orange pumpkin muffin. Won't be disappointed.Upvote1Downvote
- Drinking in the cafe? Get your coffee in a mug. Save on waste plus refills are only 50 cents. And coffee tastes better.Upvote6Downvote
Morgan RusnakMay 27, 2011Crimson Iced Tea and a bowl of the White Bean Chili. Yep, perfect.UpvoteDownvote
Bishop CraigFebruary 19, 2013Bring your iPod unless you like shitty French lounge singers...UpvoteDownvote
Arrive before 7am, bring your own mug, enjoy quiet time at work.Upvote3Downvote
Tuesday Double punch day!! Time to get my muffin and mocha blanco on!UpvoteDownvote
Bill KingJanuary 21, 2011Am looking forward to meeting with chris taylor of social circle...UpvoteDownvote
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Formerly Alterra Coffee. Get the full story here: http://colectivocoffee.com/
Closed until 6:00 AM (Show more)
- Mon–Fri
- 6:00 AM–9:00 PM
- Sat–Sun
- 6:30 AM–9:00 PM
(414) 259-7948
Features
Reservations
No
Credit Cards
Yes (incl. American Express & MasterCard)
Wi-Fi
Free
Outdoor Seating
Yes
Music
Yes
Parking
Street, Private Lot
Restroom
Yes
Food & Drink
Menus
Breakfast, Brunch, Lunch, Dinner, Dessert
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