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Hawthorne Coffee Roasters

4.7 ★★★★★ 655 Google reviews · Coffee roastery · Bar · Cocktail bar

Roasts in-house EspressoPour OverCold Brew roasts in-housegreat espressopour-over barcold brew on tapfresh pastries

Seasonally sourced, handcrafted coffee served in a rustic space with a laid-back vibe.

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4177 S Howell Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53207

(414) 331-1382

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Hours

Monday 6 AM–5 PM
Tuesday 6 AM–5 PM
Wednesday 6 AM–5 PM
Thursday 6 AM–5 PM
Friday 6 AM–7 PM
Saturday 7 AM–2 PM
Sunday 7 AM–2 PM

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What's in the cup

What Hawthorne Coffee Roasters is pouring and bagging — straight from customers' own reviews, not our guesswork.

Espresso 5 mentions

“Highly recommend “The Hawthorne” which is a shot of espresso, a pour over, and a cold brew (get the barrel aged version).”

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🫖 Pour Over 4 mentions

“Highly recommend “The Hawthorne” which is a shot of espresso, a pour over, and a cold brew (get the barrel aged version).”

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🧊 Cold Brew 5 mentions

“Highly recommend “The Hawthorne” which is a shot of espresso, a pour over, and a cold brew (get the barrel aged version).”

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What regulars say again and again

The things that keep coming up across 655 Google reviews — with a reviewer's own words as proof.

🔥 roasts in-house 3 mentions

“They roast their own beans and they are serious about it, friendly, knowledgeable and nice baristas + prices are fair another reason for a 5 ⭐️.”

great espresso 5 mentions

“The best part of waking up, is Hawthorne Coffee Roasters’ Espresso & Tonic, in your cup.”

🫖 pour-over bar 4 mentions

“Highly recommend “The Hawthorne” which is a shot of espresso, a pour over, and a cold brew (get the barrel aged version).”

🧊 cold brew on tap 5 mentions

“Highly recommend “The Hawthorne” which is a shot of espresso, a pour over, and a cold brew (get the barrel aged version).”

🥐 fresh pastries 9 mentions

“I guess I should also mention that they also have a fresh daily assortment of baked goods that always include a few scones and muffins.”

What customers say

The place has more of a country barn vibe than a rustic coffee shop and the main hall is pretty dark. The expanded area is brighter, with a rustic, still under construction kinda feel. It’s not a cute, hip, photo friendly place. It is, however, a friendly, neighborhood coffee shop with great coffee.

★★★★★ — Viv, 2025-08

Amazing Coffee, for a place in the Midwest to get 5 ⭐️ it has to be exceptionally amazing. Was passing thru town and was lucky and fortunate to find this gem! They roast their own beans and they are serious about it, friendly, knowledgeable and nice baristas + prices are fair another reason for a 5 ⭐️.

★★★★★ — Faisal, 2020-07

The best part of waking up, is Hawthorne Coffee Roasters’ Espresso & Tonic, in your cup. ™ The Espresso Tonic is a humble beverage with a simple build and a sophisticated depth of flavor that made it’s debut in Oslo around 2007 and shortly thereafter took the Espress-o-train across the ol’ pond sometime in the mid…

★★★★★ — Ryan, 2023-05

Kind and knowledgeable staff. Coffee is roasted on site and tastes like specialty coffee should. I asked for a recommendation, and it was exactly what I like! Only option is pour over if you want regular drip coffee, and the baristas did a great job with it. That’s probably my favorite part of this cafe.

★★★★★ — Aaron, 2022-06

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