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The Coffee Grounds
4212 Southtowne Dr, Eau Claire, WI 54701, United States
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Ch
Review №1

From the minute you hit the door the coffee armor hits your nose. You know your moring will start out right. Its more the a coffee shop its a store. Offering local/imported specialty goods. Such asWine - Beer - Cheese - kitchen novelty & much more. The coffee shop is In in the back & they offer espresso drinks & baked goods. Great stop if your on the road looking for a last minute special occasion & want coffee.

He
Review №2

Cute coffee shop, brewery, and liquor store all in one. We found this place by accident and were thrilled! We got two coffees, one flavored brewed coffee (salted caramel) and one iced caramel latte, and enjoyed them both. Well definitely be back when were in the area again.

R
Review №3

Fair serve. Latte was lukewarm. Chai lattes tasted watered down and more like apple spice than Chai. All drinks were warm/cool. Very disappointed.

Aa
Review №4

Love coming here whenever Im in EC. Best craft beer selection, hands down. I am always finding new breweries and rare beer, which makes it a must stop.The food is delicious, definitely take time to grab some and some coffee if you have time.Great place to shop too, especially for Christmas time... lots of gift ideas for a variety of people you may want to buy for.

Sh
Review №5

Coffee was fair, but not great. Breakfast was pretty good.Recommend the red hash & eggs.

Ru
Review №6

Its really awesome how they got a store and Cafe in one. They dont only serve coffee stuff but wine too. That and kitchen stuff, my mom and I went there to get tea flavored gummy bears at one point. Also when you go in, sometimes you can smell the scent of coffee itself.

Ch
Review №7

The place is clean, neat and spacious. They share space with K Point Brewery. The negative was that I was NOT acknowledged when I stepped to the counter. The other negative was the woman

Ja
Review №8

This place is great! The coffee was excellent but the variety and quality of beer, wine, food, cheeses, spirits, cigars, and kitchen gadgets is REALLY impressive. Its strangely squirreled away in a short maze of strip malls but its not insanely hard to find. Once you know its there youll realize how easy it is to get to and youll know EXACTLY where to go for the best things in life.

He
Review №9

Its always a little adventure to check out the food and wine selection. One of the top wine libraries in the area. A huge variety as well as a good range of price points. Dont forget about the food. Specialty grab and go snacks (think cracker and cheese), but also delicious sweets. A perfect spot to meet up with friends.

Er
Review №10

Amazing selection of craft beer and hard to find liquors and wines. Friendly staff that doesnt hesitate to make your experience great. Great menu available as well.

Ka
Review №11

Stopped in by chance, best coffee I have had on a long road trip from Boston. A cortado was not on the menu but they made a perfect one with freshly roasted beans. Delicious!

Da
Review №12

Stopped twice while driving back and forth to Northern Minnesota. Both visits were uniformally excellent. Attentive staff, good service, perfectly prepared beverages, and tasty snacks that were fresh and not stale. Plenty of seating with tables spread apart to control Covid issues.

Ch
Review №13

Great food, great coffee, great beer and great service.We came here with our RV as part of Harvest Hosts. Plenty of parking for our big trailer.

Ch
Review №14

Small selection of tasty made to order sandwiches, fresh ground/in-shop roasted flavored coffees; lots of wine selections and kitchen gadgets to explore.

Mi
Review №15

Aromas are amazing! Awesome coffees and kitchen merchandise! Also offers sandwiches, cheeses, wines, and liquors!! Something for everyone!

Al
Review №16

I love the Coffee Grounds, it is a wonderful place to find nice items for your kitchen, high end liquor, and great food and coffee.

Tr
Review №17

One of my favorite places in town. Great coffee beans and a great selection of wine and kitchen stuff.

Vi
Review №18

Coffee was great but that red flannel hash was out of this world. Thank you for having one of my favorite dishes and making my morning perfect

Do
Review №19

Amazing food and great service. Love the atmosphere!

Ca
Review №20

Great shop. Wonderful chocolate, coffee, and beer. Fun shopping. Helpful staff!

De
Review №21

I love this place! They have some high quality light roasts that are leagues above chain coffee. There is a cute café with good coffee and pasties and chocolates. They also sell stuff like cheeses, honey and maple syrup, kitchen utensils, I think they sell alcohol too. I cant drink alcohol so I dont really care about that.

Ri
Review №22

PERFECTFROM CHECK IN TO CHECK OUTOUTSIDE PATIO THE BEST

sc
Review №23

Great coffee!! Excellent staff!! Great shopping options.

Er
Review №24

Clean place, simple menu, great drinks. Will be back again!

As
Review №25

I have never been able to get the beet breakfast so today I asked if the cashier could tell someone that I have tried several times and it is always sold out. I was treated rudely, she ignored my comment and said “ can I get you something else”. Later I asked for a extra cup the response was delayed, “I guess” in a very rude voice. The coffee drinks are subpar. The food is usually good, sometimes the chicken on the salad is old. Overall, I enjoy what coffee grounds is doing but today the customer service was very poor . And just make more damn beet breakfast so your not sold out by Saturday 8am.

Ri
Review №26

Friendly staff, great food, fresh hot coffee,Ive been doing keto for awhileWe ordered the goats cheese scrambleI got some fresh fruit instead of potatoes,& cold brew coffee black with the eggs Benedict (the muffin goes to the 🐕)

Da
Review №27

Laid back café, trendy vibe. Our favorite place to discuss our objectives, outside the home. Good coffee, lots of interesting and tasty things to eat and drink. Astonishingly wide selection of distilled spirits, a locavore refrigerator/freezer, upscale kitchen supplies - Le Creuset pans - cigars! - an amazing selection of merchandise. Affiliated with K Point brewing, good stuff all round.Memorial Day, not many customers. Loads of space. Joking/sympathizing with the barista, saying I still felt guilty not wearing a mask. We had smoked salmon on everything bagels, a mango smoothie and an iced latte.Good prep, good service, prices are pretty good, too. Certainly my idea of a good café, somewhere I’d take friends to hang out and talk quietly.

Sa
Review №28

Very interesting gourmet store.

N.
Review №29

Well curated selection of booze, beer, and caffeine. A smaller selection of high end and priced grocery items. Microbrewery attached. Ample parking and a very clean spacious building. A little on the hipster side so be careful of man bun sightings. Ambiance is what you would expect from a place like this. Overall a good experience.

Ti
Review №30

Awesome coffee and very friendly staff!

Mi
Review №31

Great atmosphere and light entree options.

Gi
Review №32

Friendly staff and a great selection of beer! The chocolates are very good. Great humidor. Nice to have a cigar with my beer!

Ti
Review №33

Great selection of coffee, liquor, cheeses and even has a small deli. Not a discount store but not bad prices. Great staff Worth the trip.

Ca
Review №34

Website says theyre closed on Easter, Thanksgiving, and Christmas so youd think theyd be open on the 4th. Theyre not.

De
Review №35

Bought some cigars and whiskey. Nice place, will be back.

Sh
Review №36

The buckwheat pancakes and the local info from the baristas 10/10

Da
Review №37

My drink was ok. However, the order wasnt right and had to be fixed. Twice.

Da
Review №38

Bought an assortment of Garage Logic inspired blends as presents. All were sent out and delivered and everyone loved it.

Am
Review №39

Excellent café mochas and a delightful selection of kitchen gadgets and specialty foods!

Ma
Review №40

Great selection of coffee. I have become accustomed to stronger coffee and they have some wonderful dark roast coffee. They also have a good combination of medium roast coffee. They also sell coffee, wine, beer, cigars and cooking supplies here. Even have an inside and outside area for enjoying your coffee, sweets or sandwiches. Very nice and relaxing place.

Ma
Review №41

K- Point brewery has a coffee stout beer that is amazing! Walk in humidor has a good variety of cigars grab one and smoke it out back while sipping on your coffe stout.. Delicious!

Ba
Review №42

Great coffee, friendly staff and inviting atmosphere.

Ti
Review №43

Good stop on the way from Twin Cities to Chicago. Good coffee and the soup we had was good too. Its a little bit like sipping coffee in a liquor store.

La
Review №44

Awesome beer/liquor selection. Super knowledgeable staff. Of course the coffee is amazing too!

Ba
Review №45

Great selection of beer, wine, cheese, and local goods.

Lu
Review №46

Great place! Must visit. Coffee was good, so was my breakfast. Their selection of wines, beers, and spirits is UNBELIEVABLE. Im definitely coming back.

ke
Review №47

Good iced black tea.

Du
Review №48

The best bottle shop in Eau Claire. The beer and liquor selection here is great! They have a lot of unique things you cant get elsewhere in Eau Claire. Highly recommend.

Sa
Review №49

Went in to purchase retail, they are taking seemingly no COVID precautions as they had a very full dining area of unmasked patrons. The environment made me uneasy and will for most people who care about stopping viral spread. I will not be back, just a heads up for people in the community that are COVID conscious. Its disappointing to see a local business I would have once recommended show such a lack of effort toward safety. An edit in response to the owners response: Being compliant with health department standards and promoting the utmost safety for staff and patrons is not the same thing. What you described is not sufficient for my comfort level and wont be for people who care, as I said before. COVID is spread person to person by respiratory droplets/aerosols, not by touching surfaces and numerous studies have shown in person dining to be a high risk transmission activity. Many coffee shops and restaurants have moved to to-go only to keep staff and customers safe, and those are the establishments I choose to continue to frequent.

Si
Review №50

Great coffee shop and store

Da
Review №51

Friendly...great coffee, beer, other goodies...purchased some Garage Logic (GL) whole bean coffee (Spoon Lake, Guitar Blend), look forward to enjoying it ! Highly recommend you visit !!

Co
Review №52

Mocha!!! Decaf Vanilla French coffee smells awesome!

Er
Review №53

Great food with a great selection of nice cheeses and meats. Well be back again.

Da
Review №54

Chill, funky little market. I got the red flannel hash, a scone, and a big drop coffee for just over $12. The coffee was strong and flavorful, the scone was buttery and crumbly, and the hash was EXCELLENT. Love the atmosphere and the service was really friendly. Will be coming again next time Im in town.

De
Review №55

Coffee is OK, gone downhill. Beer selection is decent if looking for local. check expire dates. Kinda crowded, obstacle course to get to counter to order. This last trip left something to be desired. Coffee grounds stuck on bottom of mug. Cant scrape off with a fork.

Ma
Review №56

Go to place for my coconut roasted coffee, or a cup of dark roast. Also a fun selection of whiskeys or bourbons.

De
Review №57

Blended coffee was okay. Didnt really taste coffee much. Also they kind of skimped on the meat on their Richard sandwich but the flavor of the roast beef was delicious. Breakfast burrito was on point though. Overall the atmosphere was nice and they have an interesting variety of cheese, gourmet chocolates, wine, and much much more! Would probably check this place out again!

Ka
Review №58

Rude customer service. Overpriced truffles that I literally had to spit one out of my mouth it was so bad. Sorry for the bad review, but it was a bad experience.

Ma
Review №59

Probably the best hazelnut syrup Ive had. Very cute store, fun to look at all the liquor and wine options as well as the coffee! They have a coffee shop in the back and a dining area but it seems like a shop when walking in.

Je
Review №60

This place has a ton of selection and excellent food.

Ja
Review №61

I like everything about this place except for one thing. The craft beer selection - they dont care if beers that have lactose or are unfiltered are kept at room temperature instead of being in the coolers.

Sc
Review №62

Amazing, with a great variety. It is a must for anyone, great brews in the brewery.

Al
Review №63

Has been my favorite coffee shop/store for 8 years now. A MUST SEE if you’re from out of town! They have everything, their food is unreal, and their iced coffee is by far the best in town. Absolutely adore the owners and staff!

ja
Review №64

I ordered 4 lbs of coffee . Im on my 3rd bag now . the coffee is very good . I got some help from Eric about the grind as I was not doing it right . my favorite so far is the Columbian . Lots of flavor and just the right roast for me . really liked the spoon lake blend. The gl blend seems a little bland to me . Ill probably stop in to get more soon.its only a 90 minute or so drive for me much faster then the ordering and waiting for delivery . Thanks Eric for your help on the grind .

Ol
Review №65

Super laid back and relaxed environment. Great place to grab a cup of joe and do homework. Food was decent, but definitely stop in for a cup of coffee

Je
Review №66

Great beer wine and whiskey selection u cant find anywhere else. A bit spendy though.

Je
Review №67

Excellent selection of quality food. Amazing cigar humidor with a knowledgeable person that runs it. I usually make my way here when I desire a quality cigar. Prices are pretty good for what is there. Requests for items seem to be answered. Overall, would recommend to anyone that wants something different.

M
Review №68

Workers - Always apologize to the customer if they’re dissatisfied.Shop / market: 5 stars for selectionFood: 4/5 stars - Reuben & Cuban. Please use Bushel Boy tomatoes so they’re red and tasty, rather than peach colored and mealy.Employees: one was friendly, but the other didn’t apologize when we accidentally purchased an expired soda that had gone flat. She acted annoyed but offered an exchange. Customer service should be obvious, but sadly it’s not.

Li
Review №69

I had the worst customer service experience ever here. If I could give this place 0 stars, I would. The food wasn’t worth it, either. Super disappointed.

Si
Review №70

Very friendly staff! Specialty foods you can’t find elsewhere. Nice selection of kitchen utensils. And the best selection of fine liquor, and the best selection of fine cigars in the area.

Ro
Review №71

Great place to find all my creature comforts in one place! Coffees are brewed to perfection, including quality preparation of specialty coffee beverages. Tremendous assortment of fresh-roasted coffee - will grind to your preference if you wish. A cooks dream with quality kitchen gadgets and cookware that is difficult to find in this area. Menu is largely sandwiches, soups, and salads, but everything tastes fresh and from scratch. Smaller selection of cheeses and local meats, but quality over quantity. They even have sinfully decadent chocolate truffles (yum!!!). Might be the best assortment of wines and craft beers (including now their own brews) in the area, at least of the stuff I like to drink. The atmosphere is a little feel of warehouse and could benefit from more living room feel, but not uncomfortable at all. Outdoor seating is provided when the weather is decent. All in all, a great establishment to hang out with friends.

To
Review №72

Great wine selection, coffee, whiskey and other liquors. My wife loves the kitchen utensils, and cheeses.

Je
Review №73

I dont normally post reviews but this coffee shop is my favorite. Great selection of drinks and beans I can brew at home. The employees are knowledgeable and offer tips on brewing for those like me who like to make good coffee at home. I highly recommend this shop to everyone.

Be
Review №74

One of my favorite coffee shops! They also have good food! They have a wide variety of high-end kitchen items. Great place to pick up a specialty beer or wine.

Ja
Review №75

I love this place. The cold brew is incredible. They have an excellent selection of not only coffee but things to eat. Also, everyone who works here is cool af.

Da
Review №76

Overpriced gift shop masquerading as a coffee shop. Poor service and disappointing coffee....and you cant even us a credit card unless your purchase is over $5.

Ch
Review №77

Love the coffee and pick up my favorite Tanzanian Peaberry fresh ground to make it at home. Beautiful pastry items and delicious breakfast too. Attached in the same building is the K-Point Brewery which offers some excellent craft beers. You absolutely must try the soft German pretzel with the beer cheese dip. I could just drink that stuff. Amazing!

Pa
Review №78

Good coffee, the breakfast menu is simple but delicious. High quality ingredients make a big difference. Tons of great specialty cheese and meats.

Ta
Review №79

Nice place

Na
Review №80

Best place for creative meetings with colleagues. I have started a lot of professional business relationships at this wonderful spot.

Co
Review №81

I really love this place, cause they always have one if everything. The beer selection is the most extensive in town. You may have to pay for it though. Can be a little spendy, but you cant get this diversity anywhere else in town. The food is really good. The Atmosphere is half coffee shop half wine shop with a little high end liqour store thrown in. Dont forget Kpoint in back. An on site craft beer brewery. The beer is good, but the ability to buy a bottle of something off the shelf and drink it right there, is genius. I really like the In House Coffee Stout.

La
Review №82

Not just a coffee shop! This place is great for buying microbrews including gluten free options, wine, kitchen goodies, and nice food stuffs. I have bought gifts here for friends and family, ordered lunches/dinners, and had good coffee. The staff is always friendly and helpful. All in all just a great store.

Ra
Review №83

I really like the atmosphere. There are plenty of things to look at while sipping your beverage. The coffee is good. The lunch menu is good. I just would not recommend breakfast. I have tried it a handful of times and was never super happy with it.

Ju
Review №84

My favorite local place for coffee and lunch! Great quality local foods, great beverage choices and very friendly, welcoming staff!

Li
Review №85

Great place to go have coffee and be productive. I like to bring my laptop and catch up on tasks, while enjoying the relaxed atmosphere. Best selection of unique gifts for that person that has everything.

Ca
Review №86

As a coffee shop, the quality and experience far exceeds any chain and those prices are often comparable. To purchase a bag, considering the roaster is next to the shelves and often running you may see an increase but you will certainly notice the taste. There is higher end kitchenware, recognizable wine, truffles, non-cheddar cheeses, a walk-in humidor, many craft brews, and higher end spirits. Thanks to the WWW, you can spend an hour easily researching wines you may not have found otherwise for 90 miles and competitive prices to boot. Staff is friendly and will get you genuine answers.I enjoyed CG at their last location and I enjoy it in their current digs. The menu is short but variety is well-represented. Certainly, if you are visiting or want to impress a visitor, this will not disappoint.

Em
Review №87

I love coming here for their great coffee and baked goods, but recently stopped in to prep for a girls night in. I was having trouble finding a good snack mix to account for everyone’s dietary needs while still feeling like a good uncompromising spread. One of the staff saw me struggling and helped me pick out a few knockout items that were unique but traditional enough to feel like a real wine and cheese spread. The food absolutely stole the show. Very grateful for this local gem and will be back for the next event.The fish fry is also VERY good but I try not to talk about that too much so there is more fish for me ☺️😂

Jo
Review №88

Wow, what dont they have? Coffee, beer, great food and any accessory you could ever want for your kitchen. Love the place!

Jo
Review №89

Excellent coffee and selection of liquors, wine and beer. K point is a great little brewery too.

An
Review №90

Cool place, but ordered a dark chocolate mocha and I was given a cup of hot milk basically. Waste of money

Ta
Review №91

Very nice place! My Aunt basically lives here so had to check it out! Great food & friendly service😊

As
Review №92

Tons of locally grown options. Fun kitchen store and all the wine and beer you could think of.

Sh
Review №93

Great gift ideas & amazing coffee!

Ja
Review №94

Hidden gem. This place is pretty cool has the coffee shop and kitchen store in front and then has a brewery attached. Wide selection of beer and alcohol to buy. Not to leave out how good the food is from the coffee shop.

Mi
Review №95

Good service, nice location and setting unfortunately the food quality was extremely mediocre. Eggs are over cooked and brown, biscuits are very dry and flavorless and if you order extra meat like bacon for example, just know that it will be two tiny overcooked pieces that you would expect from a free super 8 breakfast buffet.

Ia
Review №96

I love this place. Always a fun culinary adventure. I do feel the wine and liquor prices are a bit of a premium especially with the new competition in the area. I will always be a customer

Ka
Review №97

This is a great coffee house. They have great baked goods and a small menu of items for breakfast or lunch. There is also a small store of kitchen items and a great selection of wines. Berts, and spirits.

Ja
Review №98

Great coffee shop that roasts their own beans on site. They also have a delicious food menu and they brew coffee on site. I usually go with a drink of the week posted on their chalk board just above the display cabinet with the truffles in it. The breakfast burrito and biscuits and gravy are both delicious. The coffee grounds also has a lot of kitchen utensils and nice cookware. Every time I go in I drool over the Le Creuset bake ware and I have bought a few things from there.

Ti
Review №99

You get what you pay for; middle of the road pricing on beverages and food - their kitchen wares and other products are a little more on the expensive side but most lines arent necessarily indicative to the areaThey have an awesome Cafe area with plenty of seating. Great for meetings are just getting away to relax.

Em
Review №100

Red Flannel Hash & EggsBeets, potatoes, onions, garlic, Deutsch Farms breakfast sausage, two Amandas eggs and toast.This was very good! Im not a fan of beets, but I was feeling adventurous and decided to try it. Its a very well rounded meal, pretty damn tasty and kept me feeling full and energized until lunch time =)

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  • Address:4212 Southtowne Dr, Eau Claire, WI 54701, United States
  • Site:http://thecoffeegrounds.com/
  • Phone:+1 715-834-1733
Categories
  • Beer store
  • Bar
  • Coffee shop
  • Chocolate shop
  • Kitchen supply store
  • Liquor store
  • Restaurant
  • Wine bar
  • Wine store
Working hours
  • Monday:7AM–7PM
  • Tuesday:7:30AM–6PM
  • Wednesday:8AM–5PM
  • Thursday:7AM–6PM
  • Friday:7AM–6PM
  • Saturday:7AM–6PM
  • Sunday:7AM–6PM
Service options
  • Outdoor seating:Yes
  • Curbside pickup:Yes
  • Delivery:Yes
  • Takeout:Yes
  • Dine-in:Yes
Highlights
  • Fast service:Yes
  • Great beer selection:Yes
  • Great coffee:Yes
  • Great dessert:Yes
  • Great tea selection:Yes
  • Great wine list:Yes
Popular for
  • Breakfast:Yes
  • Lunch:Yes
  • Solo dining:Yes
  • Good for working on laptop:Yes
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible entrance:Yes
  • Wheelchair accessible parking lot:Yes
  • Wheelchair accessible restroom:Yes
  • Wheelchair accessible seating:Yes
Offerings
  • Alcohol:Yes
  • Beer:Yes
  • Cocktails:Yes
  • Coffee:Yes
  • Comfort food:Yes
  • Happy hour drinks:Yes
  • Hard liquor:Yes
  • Healthy options:Yes
  • Quick bite:Yes
  • Small plates:Yes
  • Vegetarian options:Yes
  • Wine:Yes
Dining options
  • Breakfast:Yes
  • Lunch:Yes
  • Catering:Yes
  • Dessert:Yes
  • Seating:Yes
Amenities
  • Bar onsite:Yes
  • High chairs:Yes
  • Restroom:Yes
  • Wi-Fi:Yes
Atmosphere
  • Casual:Yes
  • Cozy:Yes
Crowd
  • Family-friendly:Yes
  • Groups:Yes
  • Tourists:Yes
Payments
  • Checks:Yes
  • Debit cards:Yes
  • NFC mobile payments:Yes
  • Credit cards:Yes
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