Colectivo Coffee

Formerly Alterra Coffee. Get the full story here: http://colectivocoffee.com/

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    (414) 223-4551

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    colectivocoffee.com

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  • Type

    Coffee Shop

Address

1701 N Lincoln Memorial Dr (at E Lafayette Hill Rd) Milwaukee , WI 53202 United States

Reservations No
Credit Cards Yes (incl. American Express)
Wi-Fi Yes
Outdoor Seating Yes
Wheelchair Accessible Yes
Parking Public Lot
Restroom Yes
Menus Brunch

Comments / 144


Keywords:

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Liz Siepmann

A favorite spot for students in Milwaukee! A great place to walk to from any college campus. Try the baked oatmeal if you're in the mood for a tasty breakfast - this treat even includes seasonal fruit ! Read more

Upasana Mathur

Their cream cheese brownie is to die for.Also, mocha is a safe bet.Overall, nice ambience and awesome location - lake view !Both indoor and outdoor seating.Just try going there a bit earlier than 7/8pm

Anna Hennings

They use the best almond milk here: Pacific's Barista-Series! Same for soy, too, but try the almond in a latte . I don't usually like almond-milk lattes , but with this milk , they're better than soy!

Aaron Biebert

There's a secret room here. I'd tell you how to get there, but then I'd have to kill you. Top secret.

Flavio Rovertoni

Coffee 's great. The view is very nice. It's a nice meeting point for a quick run or biking trip!

Alex Gakopoulou

Really nice atmosphere and although it's normally pretty busy, the staff is always smiling. Thumbs up, guys!

Lulu

Great location across from Milwaukee Marina and Lake Michigan. Lots of outdoor seating . Coffee was so good.

Jimmy T.

Great coffee , wifi is free again (good decision!), awesome location. Smoked Salmon on sourdough or a bagel is great. Cheesecake brownie is also amazing.

Sarah Rosa

Sit up top overlooking the whole place and the awesome view . Best seat in the house! I never want to leave, but have to due to their 90 minutes parking policy. Boo!

Jabril Faraj

LOVE the spot but you have to pay for Internet. This location is the Alterra equivalent of downtown parking . Get em in, get em good and get em out.

Anamaria Hernandez

Cute little spot! Just be warned: they make their breakfast sandwiches off site (possibly more third, didn't ask) so they won't be able to accommodate dietary restrictions.

Alex Klieger

Delicious sandwiches , chai tea , and pastries ! Great view from the patio too. Highly recommend the cinnamon roll and scones .

Carissa

Alterra has the best coffee in Milwaukee . Go sit out on their patio to feel the true Milwaukee vibe. Fall is the best time to get a cup of coffee and relax at Alterra.

Jessica McCoy

Gorgeous location near the park and lake . Lots of outside seating , your average Alterra menu. Can be crowded and loud , but has a lot of seating. Free wi-fi until noon and plenty of outlets.

Angela Swenson

Located along the beautiful shore of Lake Michigan, Alterra serves some of the area's best coffee with the best outdoor patio . Stop and enjoy a smoothie outside and watch the lake activity around you.

Mike

It's gotten crowded on weekends but c'mon, this is the best coffee and the best view for it in the city . Built within an old water treatment facility.

JenKudu

There's ample amount of outdoor seating . Very dog friendly . The baked oatmeal with Greek yogurt is a must.

David Draeger

Tell them to bring back minty green tea and the Brazil bourbon natural coffee ! Those were the best! Chocolate chip pumpkin bread is really good too!

travelpology

My favorite coffee shop , and this is their best location. Sit outside for a view of Lake Michigan and a Terrace Chair seat (only found at UW-Madison's Memorial Union) for breakfast or lunch .

Taylor Smith

This is the best place in town to get a cup of coffee . You can sit outside with a view of the lake and bring your dog.

Toni Spott

Great outdoor seating if you happen to have great weather!

Kathy Bohn, MKE Realtor

Great location across from Milwaukee Marina and Lake Michigan. Lots of outdoor seating . Coffee and sandwiches are good.

Amy Kren

Great views and a perfect place to spend a summer afternoon. Try the cheesecake brownie , you won't be disappointed!

Julian W

Great coffee , nice view over the lake , friendly staff ...who needs Starbucks?

Jay S.

Best coffee shop in MKE. Crowded on the weekends and slow wifi , but still perfect.

Karin

Amazinggggg!!!!!! Latte and such a great place to sit and enjoy the view

Ryan Berns

Best espresso shake in town ! Actually, probably the only place to get a GREAT espresso shake period.

Daniel Litzenberg

Great atmosphere and even greater coffee ! Avoid on weekend mornings, the line can be 45+ minutes long.

Gregg Pullano

Get the coffee cake muffin ! It's great for when you're drunk and stumbling out of the annual Brewfest across the street.

Betsy Seip-Price

Get the app, you will earn free beverages. Smoothies are great.

scotbotmosh .

Take a chance, get the cold brew mojito . Very refreshing.

Marizza Witt-Doerring

Gorgeous view of the water, watch out for the super long lines on weekend mornings (and no parking )

Alex Bennett

best coffee shop around. great stop on a date night . they also have wraps and sandwiches .

Daniel Somekh

Get the smoked scrambler with avocado ???? it's lit

Michael Tieso

The coffee here is amazing. Get the burritos , it's delicious. Great outdoor seating too.

Trina Silbaugh

best patio to enjoy this spring weather

Derek Pipkorn

One of the best Christmas light displays in Milwaukee! Grab a mint mocha and enjoy the lights.

Jeff Johnson

this great old water pumping station has been converted to a coffee shop/bakery/restaurant - near Lake Michigan with outdoor seating - bike path accessible

Matina Angelopoulou

Love to sit outside drinking a cup of hot chocolate !

VISIT Milwaukee

Check out Alterra for Milwaukee's best coffee . Enjoy the sites and people while sipping back on a delicious caramel royal or pumpkin spice today! Read more

Derek S

Chai shake . No whip and sprinkle a little cinnamon on it. Trust me no other chai shake will compare.

Chris Sampon

The Turkey Club is by far my favorite item here! 10/10 would devour again!

Marc Gunderson

Often excessively busy but they also have live music .

Iromo

Cortado is so good!!! It makes you feel like Spain

Mallory O'Brien

Chai shake hits the spot on a hot summer day. Delicious!!

Morgan Rusnak

The White Bean Chili is amazing. Get it with a Cherry Almond smoothie and sit outside with a book or some friends. Perfect summer meal.

Nick Brennan

One of the best places to sit outside and drink coffee in Milwaukee !

Patrick Yates

Seriously - you can not beat an xL white chocolate frappe with carmel and 2 extra shots of espresso - seriously.

Katerina Kiriazopoulos

Try your favorite coffee drunk with almond milk . Delicious.

Cristiano Glória

Enjoy the great sandwich and the delicious smoothies ...

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