Breakfast

The Blind Munchies Coffeehouse

621 Wilson Ave., Menomonie

Based on giving back, this coffeehouse is a cozy stop for any fulfillment you need. Stop in for a quick drink, a chat with friends, a meeting, or just to have some time to yourself. Try their freshly made bakery items or sample a soup and sandwich to fill your stomach, knowing their profits are going to help people.

Breakfast Cafe/Coffeehouse Sandwiches/Subs Vegan

Cabin Coffee Company

2922 Meadowlark Lane, Altoona

Cabin Coffee offers over 22 types of single-origin coffee including Colombian, Costa Rican, and Java, all roasted on-site. Breakfast and lunch menus are available all day including made-to-order sandwiches and bagels, wraps, and croissants, along with a variety of bakery items (gluten-free options available).

Breakfast Cafe/Coffeehouse Sandwiches/Subs Private Room Vegan

Caribou Coffee

Whether you’re craving something hot or cold to wet your whistle or a tasty baked treat to go along with it, Caribou has it all. Their decadent specialty drinks are especially popular. Breakfast items all day.

Breakfast Cafe/Coffeehouse

The Coffee Grounds

4212 Southtowne Drive, Eau Claire

The Coffee Grounds is a casual café in a gourmet food/coffee/beer/wine/cigar gift shop. They offer a variety of baked goods, homemade soups, and fresh unique sandwiches. Their menu is always evolving, and you can order lunch via text.

Breakfast Cafe/Coffeehouse Sandwiches/Subs Vegan

Five & Two Café

6025 Arndt Ln., Eau Claire

If you’re in need of a calm place to relax or catch up with friends during the week, Five & Two Cafè is a cozy spot to sit down with a good drink and a meal. Located inside Down to Earth Garden Center, this sweet cafè offers scrumptious options like their cranberry sandwich and turkey bacon trio, plus an array of drinks.

Breakfast Cafe/Coffeehouse Sandwiches/Subs Private Room Vegan

The French Press

2823 London Road, Eau Claire

This locally-owned cafe also offers a fantastic menu with breakfast and lunch items, as well as from-scratch bakery items. With a warm, casual atmosphere and local art hung on its walls, they’re also able to host large groups and have a side room available to reserve. Vegan-friendly options are available and there are rotating monthly specials.

Breakfast Cafe/Coffeehouse Desserts & Treats Brunch Private Room Vegan

The Goat Coffee House

336 Water St., Eau Claire

A longtime favorite, this downtown coffee shop offers a sizable food menu, baked goods, and drinks ranging from espresso to blended drinks, tea, lemonade, and more. Some outdoor seating is available and a majority of indoor seating is booth seating, local art hung on the walls. A conference room is available to reserve by calling or emailing.

Breakfast Cafe/Coffeehouse Sandwiches/Subs Private Room Vegan

Golden Leaf Café

1706 Stout Rd, Menomonie

Gourmet organic, all-natural panini sandwiches are the specialty at Golden Leaf Café, where you’ll also find homemade soups, salads, and pies. After eating, peruse the connected specialty shop for foodstuffs and tea. They also have an espresso bar.

Breakfast Cafe/Coffeehouse Sandwiches/Subs

Goldsmith Coffee Bar

22 S. Prairie St., Chippewa Falls

This school-turned-coffee shop offers specialty coffee drinks, non-coffee energy drinks, baked goods, and homemade scones, with plenty of gluten-free and keto options. Snag their soup of the day, salads, or wraps for lunch.

Cafe/Coffeehouse Breakfast Private Room

Grand Avenue Café

119 W. Grand Ave., Eau Claire

Having been here for 32 years, Grand Avenue is a quaint (and popular) little café known for its sandwiches named after books like The Tale of Two Chickens, quiches, homemade soups, and bread pudding.

Breakfast Cafe/Coffeehouse Sandwiches/Subs

Helix Wine, Craft Bar & Cafe

1444 Front Porch Place, Altoona

Helix Wine, Craft Bar & Cafe offers a comfortable and modern, cozy atmosphere in the heart of River Prairie Park. Features an extensive award-winning selection of wines by the glass, craft cocktails, bottle shop, a wide selection of spirits (including 200+ whiskeys), beer, N/A drinks, a full Peet’s coffee and tea menu. Their food menu features lots of light sandwiches, shareables, soups, boards, desserts, breakfast items and more. The large patio and rooftop bar and lounge are open seasonally.

Private Room Vegan American Casual Bar Cafe/Coffeehouse Brunch Breakfast

Hiker Coffee

Market on River Building, 128 W River Street, Chippewa Falls

A destination for clean coffee, and wholesome, toxin-free, and nourishing food. You'll find an array of coffee drinks, all made from beans brewed themselves, including espresso, cold brew, pour overs, drip, tea, kombucha, tonics, and more. Breakfast options, small bites, sandwiches, quinoa bowls, smoothies, and more.

Cafe/Coffeehouse Breakfast

The Nucleus Café

405 Water St., Eau Claire

Connected to Racy D'Lene's Coffee Lounge, The Nucleus is a first-come, first-served restaurant that offers some of the best breakfast and lunch foods around. Bring your friends to try the famous hotcakes and crêpes, then wash them down with delectable mimosas, beer, or wine.

Cafe/Coffeehouse Sandwiches/Subs Brunch Breakfast Vegan

Racy D’lene’s Coffee Lounge

404 Riverside Ave., Eau Claire

A veritable Eau Claire institution serving coffee for over three decades, this shop has dim mood lighting, comfortable homey seating, eclectic art, and of course their resident turtle, Earl, in his tank. They have an impressive range of brews, and rotating specialty drink. Check out the Rob Thomas served iced or hot, with honey, vanilla or caramel. Connected by hallways to The Nucleus Cafe.

Cafe/Coffeehouse Breakfast

Red Fern Cafe

125 E. Lincoln Ave., Fall Creek

This cafe specialized in comforting drink options, a made-from-scratch waffle bar, and running a low-waste business. The vibes feel like stepping into a friend's house with brightly colored tables, board games, local art, and more. You'll find drinks from the traditional to the quirky using Backroads Coffee, roasted in Hayward.

Cafe/Coffeehouse Breakfast

Scatterbrain Cafe

E4507 County Road C, Menomonie

Scatterbrain Cafe is an assembly of organic, home-roasted coffee, locally-sourced meats, cheeses, produce, and artisan bread, as well as in-house baked goods all served in an eclectic, warm atmosphere. Open every day of the week for breakfast and lunch, try something new every time you go with their weekly specials.

Cafe/Coffeehouse Vegan Breakfast

Scooter's Coffee

2832 Damon St, Eau Claire

This Omaha, NE based coffee franchise now has a location in Eau Claire. You'll find all of your favorite hot and cold coffee drinks, infusions, tea, smoothies, breakfast items, baked goods, and more.

Cafe/Coffeehouse Breakfast

Silly Serrano Mexican Restaurant

2006 Cameron St, Eau Claire

This authentic Mexican-style restaurant offers quick service and flavorful food from breakfast through dinner. Their menu offers locally-sourced ingredients when possible and their salsas are made fresh. They now serve breakfast and coffee drinks plus margaritas and other alcohol beverages. When the weather is nice, they offer patio seating, and daily specials throughout the week which can be viewed on their Facebook page.

Mexican Cafe/Coffeehouse Brunch Breakfast Vegan