Highest-rated cafes in the Appleton area by diners
From the first coffee houses in the Ottoman Empire to Boston's famed London Coffee House, cafes have always been an egalitarian place to gather, sip, and share ideas, many of which have changed the world.
During the 17th, 18th, and 19th centuries, cafes regularly entertained the likes of Voltaire, Rousseau, Thomas Jefferson, and Isaac Newton. Later, Simone de Beauvoir and Jean-Paul Sartre would spend hours in cafes, pondering their works and holding court alongside other intellectuals.
Needless to say, coffee and cafes beget some revolutionary ideas; sipping a cup may even be a political act. When settlers dumped tea into the Boston Harbor to send a message to the British in 1773, tea became a British loyalist's drink, and coffee became a popular substitute.
Boston's London Coffee House, which had opened nearly 85 years earlier, was soon renamed the American Coffee House. Meanwhile, in Philadelphia, Merchants' Coffee House hosted the likes of George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, and Paul Revere.
Many other coffee shops steeped in history abound in the United States, including New York City's Caffe Reggio. Founded in 1927, it was the first to serve cappuccino in the country. New Orleans' Cafe du Monde, founded in 1862, is a fixture in the French Quarter for its coffee and beignets.
Whether it's for a cup of Joe, a heady conversation, or simply a place to start the day, cafes have become landmarks of our daily lives. But where's the best one to find refuge and that perfect caffeinated cup near you?
compiled a list of the highest-rated cafes in the Appleton area based on diners' reviews on as of February 2025. Cafes with at least 20 reviews tagged as "coffee" on Yelp within a 10-kilometer radius of Appleton were included. As a result, some cafes featured may primarily serve other items besides coffee and tea. Also, in an effort to highlight independent businesses and local chains, those with more than 25 locations nationally, based on the Yelp data, were not included.
Keep reading to see if your favorite cafe made the list!
#14. Copper Rock Coffee Company
- Rating: 3.8/5 (42 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1835 East Edgewood Drive Ste 108 Appleton, Wisconsin
- Categories: Coffee & Tea
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#13. Bonafide Juicery
- Rating: 4.0/5 (20 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 111 East College Ave. Appleton, Wisconsin
- Categories: Juice Bars & Smoothies, Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch
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#12. Brewed Awakenings
- Rating: 4.0/5 (60 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 107 East College Ave. Appleton, Wisconsin
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Bakeries
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#11. Fava Tea Company
- Rating: 4.1/5 (22 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 706 North Casaloma Drive Appleton, Wisconsin
- Categories: Coffee & Tea
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#10. Jersey Bagel & Deli
- Rating: 4.2/5 (37 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2641 North Oneida St. Appleton, Wisconsin
- Categories: Bagels, Delis, Coffee & Tea
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#9. il Bar Coffeehouse & Bistro
- Rating: 4.2/5 (21 reviews)
- Address: 100 South Birch St. Ste A Kimberly, Wisconsin
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Desserts, Breakfast & Brunch
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#8. Seth's Coffee
- Rating: 4.3/5 (82 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 106 East Main St. Little Chute, Wisconsin
- Categories: Bakeries, Coffee & Tea
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#7. Tempest Coffee Collective
- Rating: 4.3/5 (151 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 181 South Riverheath Way Ste 1100 Appleton, Wisconsin
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch
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#6. Copper Rock Coffee Company
- Rating: 4.4/5 (199 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 210 West College Ave. Ste B Appleton, Wisconsin
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch, Sandwiches
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#5. ACOCA Coffee
- Rating: 4.6/5 (77 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 500 West College Ave. Appleton, Wisconsin
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch, Sandwiches
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#4. Great Harvest Bread
- Rating: 4.7/5 (42 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 116 West Wisconsin Ave. Neenah, Wisconsin
- Categories: Bakeries, Coffee & Tea, Sandwiches
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#3. Shellatt茅s
- Rating: 4.8/5 (51 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 330 North Commercial St. Neenah, Wisconsin
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Internet Cafes
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#2. Frio Mexican Treats
- Rating: 4.8/5 (54 reviews)
- Address: 131 West Wisconsin Ave. Appleton, Wisconsin
- Categories: Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt, Coffee & Tea, Juice Bars & Smoothies
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#1. Moon Water Cafe
- Rating: 5.0/5 (20 reviews)
- Address: 606 North Lawe St. Appleton, Wisconsin
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch, Sandwiches
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This story features data reporting by Wade Zhou, writing by Rasha Aly and Carren Jao, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 313 metros.
