Places & Resources

THEY’VE BEAN IT ALL: Thoughts from Those We Trust With Our Espresso

some local baristas spill the beans on unusual orders

Coffee shop regulars often get to know the folks in charge of preparing their precious espresso elixir, and most have solidified their go-to order. I’m an iced latte drinker year-round myself, but our local baristas aim to please ...

Java Joints On Paper!

local sketchers capture snippets of the Valley's coffee culture

The Urban Sketchers see the world one sketch at a time. The Chippewa Valley's chapter of the global art movement and community captures people, places, and moments in time at local locations, including area coffee shops. Volume One asked members of the group if they would share some of their java culture sketches with us, and the talented locals...

RED FERN CAFE: A Greener Hit of Caffeine in Fall Creek

Red Fern Cafe introduces not only delicious coffee, but a unique partnership offering compostable cups

The magical coffee bean! Coffee is largely considered the elixir of life for many Chippewa Valley residents, and Julie Stautz of Fall Creek would agree. Julie is the owner of the Red Fern Cafe ...

SPILLING THE BEANS: Hikers Brew Coffee Expands in E.C.

local coffee roaster company grows with new warehouse, equipment

While their new warehouse may look unassuming from the outside, the inside of Hikers Brew Coffee’s new home is like a geode, sparkling. New ready-to-brew equipment lines the steel walls, an updated HVAC system up above. Hikers Brew’s new building at 2602 W Frank St...

Bridge Street Brew Serves Up Delish Drinks and Eats in Chippewa Falls

for the last six and a half years, Bridge Street Brew has been a local coffee shop gem

No one can argue the importance of a tasty coffee drink on a nice fall day – or any day, for that matter. Bridge St. Brew (114 N Bridge St, Chippewa Falls) has been serving up exciting coffee drinks and delectable grub to the coffee lovers of the Chippewa Valley ...

Local Fall Coffee Drink Dupes

Starbuck-esque fall drinks with a local twist

When you think of fall, you probably picture leaves changing color, big comfy sweaters, and pumpkin spice everything. While you could sit in a Starbucks drive-thru for some spiced fall ...

PUG-KIN SPICED LATTES: Where to Get Pup Cups in the Valley

enjoy a pug of coffee with your furry BFF

Whether you just picked your dog up from a bath and nail grinding, or you simply want to espresso your love for your puppy, a sweet treat from a café is something that’ll make any doggy’s day. Wondering where in the Chippewa Valley you can find ...


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