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THE GOAT COFFEE HOUSE SEE REVOLUTIONARY RENOVATION, PLANS FOR NEW MURAL words by ron

JUST LIKE BUSINESSES ALL AROUND THE WORLD, The Goat Coffee House in Eau Claire has faced its share of challenges since March 2020, but owners Laura and Ryan Bembnister have not only tried to turn those challenges into opportunities, but have gained a new, richer appreciation for their place in the Eau Claire community.

“The news is we’re open,” Ryan said. “The Goat is a great place to study, a great place to have breakfast or lunch with some friends, a place to get away from everything. That’s why we did the new addition and moved things around, just to set it up so we’re accommodating to everyone. Regardless if you’re a student, retired, or whatever, you can come down and have a cup of coffee.”

The “main” Goat (their smaller Marshfield Clinic location is mostly take-out) has been doing business on Water Street for 17 years, first where El Patio is now and then for the last seven years further east across the street from The Pickle.

When most non-essential businesses shut their doors in March 2020 due to the pandemic, Ryan and Laura decided to have the front of the coffee shop renovated to provide a more modern-looking face and to create more room. They re-opened three months later, but by November, Ryan said, along with the continuing capacity restrictions the pandemic fostered, they didn’t feel

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February.

“I’m the floor guy.”

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we ’ ve opened back up , we ’ ve just been overwhelmed.

We learned it ’ s not just us going to them , it ’ s them coming to us.”

What I learned was we had been doing the right things, but I guess we were doing them so right that the community wanted to support us. And since we’ve opened back up, we’ve just been overwhelmed. We learned it’s not just us going to them, it’s them coming to us.”

What makes The Goat so notable, you ask? Well, the answer is simple: their coffee. The Goat may be the only shop in the area that gets its coffee from Alakef, a small momand-pop roastery in Duluth. Ryan also noted they offer five coffees on a self-serve basis every day and will soon get back to six, including a variety of flavors, organics, and decaf. The Goat also features a small meeting room which can be closed off for groups, a few sidewalk tables, and quiet booth seating in the back.

One challenge The Goat has not had to face was staffing. Most of the 17 employees are college students, and Ryan noted there’s little turnover, with some employees staying at The Goat for their college career since it works well with their schedules and they like the friendly atmosphere.

“The two most important things here,” Ryan tells new hires, “are customers and coffee. When the coffee’s full and the customers are happy, we’re fine.”

The Goat Coffee House • 336 Water St., Eau Claire • (715) 831-4491 • thegoatcoffeehouse.com

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Sea so nal sips PUMPKIN SPICE + EVERYTHING NICE words by natalie

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READY TO PUMPKIN SPICE UP YOUR COFFEE ROUTINE? You read that right: autumn is back, and so are pumpkin spice lattes! Whether you’re pumpkin obsessed or actively anti-pumpkin spice, there’s something on the menu for everyone.

1. PUMPKIN CHAI FROM KAHVI COFFEE HOUSE + CAFÉ What’s brewing at Kahvi Coffee, a newer Eau Claire coffee shop located at 3830 Talmadge Road? Pumpkin chai and pumpkin spice lattes! Stick with milk, or substitute oat, almond, or coconut milk for dairy-free options. While you’re there, treat yourself to a warm kolache made by Bloomer’s Bohemian Ovens.

2. MAPLE-NUT LATTE FROM 4:30AM COFFEEHOUSE When it comes to Chippewa’s 4:30 AM Coffeehouse (608 N. Bridge St.), they have a “latte” of fall-inspired drinks. Try the Autumn Harvest (salted caramel and hazelnut latte), maple nut latte, pumpkin spice latte, caramel apple latte, or pumpkin pie chai! Substitute oat milk or almond milk for dairy-free versions of these sweet treats.

3. A TRADITIONAL PUMPKIN SPICE LATTE FROM THE GOAT COFFEE HOUSE Can’t seem to find a pumpkin spice latte anywhere?

The Goat Coffee House (336 Water St.) offers pumpkin spice year-round! Head over whenever to get your autumn pick-me-up (and grab a sammie, too)!

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4. SPOOKY SWEETHEARTS COFFEE FROM BRIDGE STREET BREW Cozy up with Bridge Street Brew’s (114 N Bridge St., Chippewa Falls) Spooky Sweethearts lineup!

Options include Jack and Sally (pumpkin pancake latte with whip and maple syrup), Gomez and Morticia (blackberry lavender mocha with black cocoa and glitter), Hannibal and Clarice (cinnamon roll latte with cinnamon toast crunch milk and vanilla glaze), and Lydia and Beetlejuice (butter pecan and ghost pepper latte with spiced brown sugar whip).

5. MAYHEM FROM RACY D’LENES COFFEE SHOP Racy’s (404 Riverside Ave.) always hits the spot.

Current specials include Mayhem! (honey hazelnut latte with cayenne), Goldie Han (gold press, chai, and oat milk), and OmWomMomNom (white chocolate, caramel, honey cold press, and soy milk – served hot). Craving more? Warm up with the Dirty Chumpkin, a.k.a. dirty chai with pumpkin spice, or The Lumberjack, a hot maple- and brown sugar-filled latte that’ll give you all the warm and fuzzy fall feelings.

Try the best!

THE BEST COFFEE SPOTS + PEOPLE IN THE VALLEY, ACCORDING TO V1 READERS words by natalie

derks + caitlin boyle

PHOTO BY CASEY UTKE

BEST BARISTAS

1. shift CYCLERY + COFFEE BAR 2. CABIN COFFEE Co. 3. ECDC

1. shift CYCLERY + COFFEE BAR 2. CABIN COFFEE Co. 3. THE NOSTALGIC BEAN

COFFEE MAY BE GROWN FAR AWAY, but our readers think local when it comes to their morning pick-me-ups. SHIFT Cyclery & Coffee Bar (615 Graham Ave., Eau Claire) appeals not only to coffee lovers but to bike aficionados as well. What better way to spend a day than to grab coffee, drop your wheels at the full-service repair shop, and relax in the lounge? Cabin Coffee Co. (2922 Meadowlark Lane, Altoona) has been building a great reputation since opening in 2018 with a variety of coffee options and tasty breakfast and lunch sandwiches. The Nostalgic Bean (1403 Lynn Ave., Altoona) makes our list once again with hot and cold coffee options and espresso offerings. –Caitlin Boyle

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FROM ESPRESSO MAKING TO LATTE ART, it takes more skill than meets the eye to brew a good cup of coffee. When it comes to the Chippewa Valley’s best baristas, SHIFT Cyclery & Coffee Bar (615 Graham Ave., Eau Claire) roasted the competition. Not only do they make a solid cup of Joe, but they also create an inviting atmosphere that feels like home. Cabin Coffee Co. (2922 Meadowlark Lane, Altoona) perks up at second; if you haven’t been, stop procaffeinating! Next come the baristas at ECDC (205 S. Barstow St., Eau Claire).

Head downtown for one of their signature drinks. –Natalie Derks

BEST CAFE / CoffeeHouse

Cabin Coffee Co.

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FROM THE FOLKS SERVING UP YOUR COFFEE compiled by reonna

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"I’ve had to make a large iced breve where they asked for a 16-ounce latte made with about 3/4 half and half as the milk base, with a shot of espresso.

Personally, my intestines would not survive after drinking this.”

—Mallory Woodle, SHIFT Cyclery + Coffee Bar

“(Someone asked for) a vanilla bean frappuccino with a lot of modifications. It called for freeze dried dragon fruit pieces, freeze dried kiwi pieces, 4 pumps of mocha sauce, 6 pumps of toffee nut syrup, and two affogato shots on top, made with heavy cream instead of whole milk. I don’t think that tasted very good.”

—Tim Spiering, Starbucks

“The strangest drink my coworkers and I have seen ordered at the shop, is an espresso tonic made with our kombucha of the week. If you are going for a fruity espresso drink, with a hint of fermented living microbes, this one’s for you.”

—Evelyn Nelson, SHIFT Cyclery + Coffee Bar

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yo ur loc al c af f eine f ix CHIPPEWA VALLEY CAFES & COFFEEHOUSES listings by

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EAU CLAIRE & ALTOONA

baked goods. A great late night venue with drinks, desserts, and baked goods.

420 Internet Cafe 420 Washington St., Eau Claire

Dunkin Donuts 1431 S. Hastings Way, Eau

• (715) 833-9945 • 420internetcafe.com Eclectic decor, bamboo floors, and soothing colors are the backdrop for 420 Internet Cafe’s full-service coffee bar and sandwich shop. Try the signature gyro sandwich or the popular chocolate truffle mocha drink along with some baked goods. Internet stations are also available. Operated by Cafe 420 Ministries, a Christian outreach.

Acoustic Cafe 505 S. Barstow St., Eau Claire

• (715) 832-9090 • theacoustic.com An art bedecked café with live music during the weekends.

Beverage selection features espresso, signature gourmet coffee drinks, iced and hot teas, Italian and French sodas, fruit smoothies, chai latte, and more. Baked-from-scratch cookies, muffins, and more. Cafe favorites include pitas, soups, salads, hot hoagies, and more.

Beyond Brewed Coffee Shop 1907 Brackett Ave-

nue, Eau Claire • facebook.com A small coffee shop with a drive thru tucked away on Bracket Avenue. A huge selection of espresso drinks, drip coffees, iced coffees, and more for your caffeine fix with sweets from Little WIssota Bakehouse including espresso brownies and multiple flavors of muffins. English muffin and bagel breakfast sandwiches. West Coast flair in the middle of the Midwest.

Cabin Coffee Company 2922 Meadowlark Lane, Altoona • (715) 514-5065 • cabincoffeecompany.com/locations-altoona/ Offers 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 on bagels, wraps, and croissants. They serve a variety of bakery items, which are also available as gluten-free. Patio seating and meeting rooms available, or cozy up by the fireplace. Featuring the highly caffeinated white coffee with a bold, nutty flavor.

Caribou Coffee 807 W E. Clairemont Ave, Eau

Claire || 2615 N. Clairemont Ave (Festival Foods) || 4732 Golf Rd., Eau Claire || 2114 South Hastings Way, Eau Claire 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.

The Coffee Grounds 4212 Southtowne Drive, Eau

Claire • (715) 834-1733 • thecoffeegrounds.com The Coffee Grounds is a casual, European-style café with an adjoining gourmet foodstuff/sundries shop and a microbrewery. Their menu is always evolving and offers a variety of baked goods, homemade soups, fresh unique sandwiches, and small plate specials.

They small-batch roast their own coffee on-site, and sell bags of beans by the pound.

The Danc’n Bean 2803 E Hamilton Ave, Eau

Claire • facebook.com/dancnbean The Danc’n Bean Ice Cream Parlor and Coffee Shoppe is a new coffee shop with a large, spacious atmosphere, several seating areas, and WIFI for guests, making it a great study location. Serving Bridgeman’s Ice Cream, a favorite ice cream of Minnesotans. Their espresso drinks and pie make it a great stop in the morning or for an early afternoon snack.

ECDC Eau Claire Downtown Coffee 205 N.

Barstow St., Eau Claire • (715) 318-6461 • ecdc. coffee Tucked inside the Lismore hotel in downtown Eau Claire. Expect high-quality coffee drinks and food in a swanky space, including a fireplace lounge. The menu includes grab-and-go breakfasts and salads, made-to-order paninis, and fresh

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Claire || 2836 N Clairemont Ave., Eau Claire • dunkindonuts.com An all-day, everyday stop for coffee and baked goods. Breakfast items are available all day and include a vegetarian option.

Five & Two Café 6025 Arndt Ln., Eau Claire •

(715) 833-1234 • downtoearthgardencenter.com Offers a variety of natural foods, and fresh, local produce. Signature favorites include toasted sandwiches, cracker crust pizzas, soups, and a variety of espresso drinks. Breakfast is available with options such as breakfast sandwiches, wraps, and scrambles. They also feature daily baked goods.

Outdoor seating and private party area available, vegetarian friendly.

The French Press 2823 London Rd., Eau Claire

• (715) 598-7017 • thefrenchpresseauclaire.com A café, bakery, and coffee house offering fresh, made-from-scratch breakfast and lunch items everyday. Beverage selection includes a wide variety of coffee drinks, iced drinks, smoothies, teas, ciders, and hot chocolates. Cozy up by the fireplace in a rocking chair. Cafe serves up cones, cinnamon buns, sticky rolls, quiches, soups, sandwiches, burgers, wraps, and egg dishes.

WondERS OF NATURE

The Goat Coffee House336 Water St., Eau Claire • (715) 831-4491 • thegoatcoffeehouse.com A relaxed, full-scale coffee house. Offers a strong selection of espresso drinks, brewed coffees, blended drinks, teas, smoothies, basics, and more.

Serves up fresh sandwiches, breakfasts, scones, muffins, soups, and more. Vegetarian friendly and outdoor seating.

Grand Avenue Café 119 W. Grand Ave., Eau

Claire • (715) 831-1100 • Find it on Facebook A quaint (and popular) little café known for its sandwiches, quiches, homemade soups, and bread pudding. Capitalize on one of their creative lunch specials. Gourmet espresso, vegetarian friendly, outdoor seating, breakfast served till 11am on weekdays and all day on the weekend.

Kahvi Coffee House + Cafe 3830 Talmadge

Road, Eau Claire • kahvicoffee.com Kahvi is an urban casual coffee house with Scandinavian roots situated in Eau Claire’s south side. Their signature drink is the Fika Mocha which is a caramel-infused white mocha that can be served hot, iced, or blended. Located directly off of a walking path with a dog-friendly patio; inside dining with a fireplace and private meeting room; and a drive-thru for those busy mornings..

The Living Room Coffee House & Roastery

2006 Cameron St., Eau Claire • (715) 831-0245 • thelivingroom.coffee/news/ A family-owned and operated business serving the Chippewa Valley since 2007. Signature menu items include the famous, golden, deep pocketed Belgian waffle creations, fair trade coffee roasted on-site, and the brand new, next generation PB&J sandwiches.

They have a selection of blended drinks, house made cold brew, hot and iced specialty drinks, all served in a cozy atmosphere.. W

Northbound Supply Co 215 North Barstow St,

Eau Claire • facebook.com/northboundsupply/ On top of the killer retail offerings, Northbound Supply Co. sports a craft coffee cocktail bar. These coffee concoctions might not be boozy, but they sure are delicious. Try the house cold brew, along with other seasonally rotating favorites.

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The Nostalgic Bean Coffee House & French Bakery 1403 Lynn Ave, Altoona • (715) 514-0132

• thenostalgicbean.com The Nostalgic Bean serves gourmet coffee and incredible fresh baked goods out of 100+ year old newly renovated downtown Altoona building. Serving classic coffee drinks like mochas, lattes, frappes, americano, and drip. The baked goods, are created and offered differently every day. Check their Facebook page for the day’s offerings.

The Nucleus Café 405 Water St., Eau Claire •

(715) 834-7777 • nucleuscafe.com Connected via a convenient hallway to Racy D’lene’s Coffee Lounge. Check out the desserts, homemade soups, quiches, omelets, and distinctive sandwiches. The Also a traditional crêperie, offering a variety of dessert and main meal crêpes

Olson’s Ice Cream Haymarket Plaza, Eau Claire

• (715) 514-4828 • olsonsicecream.com Chippewa Falls favorite ice cream can now also be found in Eau Claire’s downtown Haymarket Plaza. Fresh ingredients, sundaes, and 28 flavors keep people coming for more. They’ll serve sandwiches, wraps, and will serve Collectivo Coffee..

Panera Bread 4601 Keystone Crossing, Eau

Claire • (715) 834-9752 • panerabread.com A full bakery and café where everything is baked fresh.

The bakery features fresh breads, bagels, and popular sweets and pastries like the Cinnamon Crunch bagel. The café features an array of sandwiches (including flatbread sandwiches), salads, mac and cheese, soups, bread bowls, and more..

Plaza Perk 2530 Golf Road, Eau Claire • (715)

514-0146 • facebook.com/plazaperkllc Plaza Perk offers fair trade, organic coffees and espressos.

Their signature drinks include a lavender honey oat milk latte, warm vanilla chai tea, and Italian cream soda. Cozy, casual, eclectic 70s era vibe..

Racy D’lene’s Coffee Lounge 404 Riverside

Ave., Eau Claire • (715) 834-0000 • racydlenes. com Racy’s is a coffee shop with an impressive range of brews. You’ll find hand-crafted, speciality

espresso drinks, iced, blended, tea drinks, and many more options. Comfy couches make for a popular student hangout. Offers light sandwiches and breakfast options too.

SHIFT Cyclery & Coffee Bar 615 Graham Ave-

nue, Eau Claire • (715) 514-5060 • eaushift.com A full-service bicycle repair shop, craft coffee bar, and all-around creative lounge. Grab one of their hand-crafted coffee drinks at the bar, or grab a cold brew, some kombucha, tea, and chai. Be sure to grab a street waffle before you leave.

Star Cup 316 North Barstow Street, Eau Claire

• starcup.co Star Cup serves your favorites in the popular Southeast Asian beverage boba tea world Featuring milk teas, fruit teas, fresh fruit smoothies (with protein options) slushes, and more. Toppings include tapioca pearls boba, and jellies. New to the world of boba? Star Cup is handy with first-timers.

They also have a location at Oakwood Mall..

Starbucks 953 W. Clairemont Ave., Eau Claire

|| 2016 S Hastings Way, Eau Claire || 3649 S. Hastings Way, Eau Claire • starbucks.com Coffee, tea, dessert, and other treats to warm you up, cool you down, or satisfy a craving.. W

Sweet Driver Chocolate Cafe 1106 Mondovi Rd

Suite #115, Eau Claire • sweetdriverchocolates. com Located within Artisan Forge, Sweet Driver Chocolates serves creative and unique couverture chocolates, gelato, coffee (Anondyne Coffee from Milwaukee), pastries, and lunches..

Wonders of Nature 416 S. Barstow St., Eau

Claire • facebook.com/wondersofnaturehemp Wonders of Nature is a cafe that features CBD-infused muffins, cookies, brownies, and smoothies. Featuring locally sourced ingredients, honey from Bee Alchemy in Augusta, coffee from Sole Brewed Coffee Roasters in Fall Creek and kombucha, tea, and cold brew from Elder Valley Farm in Fall Creek. Baked goods contain organic ingredients. Gourmet juices and whole-food smoothies without refined sugars.

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Golden Leaf Café 1706 Stout Rd., Menomonie

wa Falls • (715) 720-6165 • Find it on Facebook Known for their signature Coffee House Salad, homemade scones, wraps, sandwiches, various baked goods, and nifty little drive-up, 4:30 AM is a coffee mainstay of Chippewa Falls. Delivery over $30, breakfast, vegetarian friendly.

• (715) 231-5323 • goldenleafcafe.com Proud roasters of Cafe Femenino fair trade coffee, which supports women and families globally.

Full espresso bar. Gourmet organic, all-natural panini sandwiches, soups, salads, and pies. Peruse the connected specialty shop for foodstuffs and tea. Outdoor seating, vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-friendly.

Bridge Street Brew 114 North Bridge Street,

Knapp, Stout, & Company Coffee House E4507

4:30 AM Coffee House 608 N. Bridge St., Chippe-

Chippewa Falls • (715) 861-3334 • facebook.com/ bridgestbrewcoffeeshop/ A midwest coffeehouse serving up all manner of brews from Americano to pour overs. They serve light fare breakfasts like crepes and oatmeal, blended lattes, smoothies, pastries, salads soups.

Goldsmith Coffee Bar 22 S. Prairie St., Chippewa

County Road C, Downsville • 715-664-8260 • facebook.com/CompanyCoffeeHouse Their coffee comes from Highland Hollow, a coffee roastery and tea company in nearby Elmwood. Their bakery features fresh and from-scratch recipes daily, including scones, pies, cheesecakes, cinnamon rolls, zucchini bread, muffins, cookies, and more.

Falls • (715) 379-3458 • Find it on Facebook Located inside the Parish Life Center adjacent to the Heyde Center for the Arts, Goldsmith Coffee Bar offers specialty coffee drinks, non-coffee energy drinks, baked goods, homemade scones, paninis, cakes, and gluten free options.

Life Perks Coffee Co. 116 W Menomonie Street,

Lucy’s Deli 117 N. Bridge St., Chippewa Falls •

Marion’s Legacy 632 S. Broadway St., Menom-

(715) 720-9800 • foreign5.com/lucys A full-service deli and sandwich shop. Beverage options include a variety of espresso drinks, and local beers and wines. Breakfast is served until 11am.

They offer soups, salads, personal pizzas, and sandwiches with Boar’s Head meats & cheeses carved up from the deli counter.

MENOMONIE Acoustic Cafe 102 Main St., Menomonie • (715)

235-1115 • facebook.com/AcousticMenom/ An art bedecked café with live music during the weekends. Beverage selection features espresso, signature gourmet coffee drinks, iced and hot teas, Italian and French sodas, fruit smoothies, chai latte, beers, wines and more. Baked-from-scratch cookies, muffins, and more. Cafe favorites include hummus, pitas, soups, salads, hot hoagies, and more.

The Blind Munchies Coffeehouse 621 Wilson

Ave., Menomonie • (715) 235-9300 • theblindmunchies.com Blind Munchies features a full coffee bar, a from-scratch bakery, fresh sandwiches made to order, and new food made fresh every morning. Try their famous “Healthy Munchie” sandwiches, salads, or wraps. Keep an eye out for live music and B-movie nights as well as DJ spinning. Vegetarian friendly, breakfast served on Saturday and Sundays.

Caribou Coffee 1408 Ninth St. E, Menomonie ||

2321 Highway 25 N, Menomonie || 101 Oak Ave., Suite 4, Menomonie || cariboucoffee.com 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.

Menomonie • (715) 704-1770 • facebook.com/ lifeperkscoffeeco A local drive through coffee shop. Espresso beverages, hot & iced coffees, special blends and signature drinks. Homemade baked goods, breakfast sandwiches, and more. onie • (715) 231-2580 • Find it on Facebook Purveyors of delectable artisanal truffles from Legacy Chocolates, plus homemade brownies, cheesecake, cupcakes, scones, and other goodies. Marion’s also serves soup and sandwich lunches daily and has a full coffee bar with espresso drinks.

Raw Deal 603 S. Broadway St., Menomonie • (715) 231-3255 • rawdeal-wi.com Fresh roasts their own fair-trade, organic coffee. They’re fully equipped with an espresso bar, and offer traditional drinks like the americano, latte, cappuccino, and mocha.

They have a strong selection of organic teas, and small batch brew their own beers on-site. Their raw-food menu includes creamy green enchiladas, stuff portobellos, and savory cabbage rolls along with desserts, smoothies, sandwiches and more.

Scatterbrain Cafe E4507 County Road C,

Downsville • (715) 664-8260 • facebook.com/ scatterbraincafe Organic coffee roasted in house, scratch soups, and sides made with local artisan bread, local meats, local cheese, local produce.

Olson’s ice cream. In house bakery (cinnamon rolls, pies, scones, cookies)..

Tabby’s Catfe 541 S. Broadway Street,

Menomonie • (715) 309-2773 • facebook.com/ menomoniecatcafe A beautiful space with a warm, inviting atmosphere where people can relax and recharge with feline friends.

Vino Cappuccino Artisan Bistro N5734 Hwy 12,

Elk Mound • (715) 879-4157 • facebook.com/vinocappuccinobistro Rustic hideway off the beaten path in Elk Mound. Serves up hot and cold artisanal coffee drinks like lattes, cappuccinos, frappes, steamer coffees, and with a variety of flavors.

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