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Address: 8807 W North Ave, Wauwatosa, WI 53226
Phone: (414) 210-4795
Website: https://fiddleheadscoffee.com/
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Reviews
Scott W
Been to several of the Fiddleheads in Milwaukee. I typically find it to be a very good experience. The locations are all designed differently, and each has qualities that make it unique among other Fiddleheads and local coffee shops.
This particular location has plenty of space for different size groups. You can choose between the downstairs area, an upstairs space, or a nicely appointed outdoor patio.
The staff are consistently friendly and helpful. The baristas are usually high quality, but occasionally you will get someone who is either in training or using their own techniques. Today was a good example of that challenge. My usual London Fog Tea Latte was a surprise. You can check out the pictures. Whoever made it steeped the tea in the cup and then poured the steamed milk over the top, instead of removing the steeper and then adding the milk. No worries. I went back and they were happy to fix it. The reworked one was a bit cooler than I like, but the texture was much better.
The bakery here is good too. There is a nice selection, though it does not taste as fresh as if it were made on site. I always ask to have bakery items warmed up, which I think improves the taste.
… moreThis particular location has plenty of space for different size groups. You can choose between the downstairs area, an upstairs space, or a nicely appointed outdoor patio.
The staff are consistently friendly and helpful. The baristas are usually high quality, but occasionally you will get someone who is either in training or using their own techniques. Today was a good example of that challenge. My usual London Fog Tea Latte was a surprise. You can check out the pictures. Whoever made it steeped the tea in the cup and then poured the steamed milk over the top, instead of removing the steeper and then adding the milk. No worries. I went back and they were happy to fix it. The reworked one was a bit cooler than I like, but the texture was much better.
The bakery here is good too. There is a nice selection, though it does not taste as fresh as if it were made on site. I always ask to have bakery items warmed up, which I think improves the taste.
Emily Anderson
Great service even while visibly understaffed. Shout out to the two working today – you did an awesome job. Tumeric chai late was nice. The outdoor seating is great – sunny and shaded options. Multiple levels. Theres a limited parking lot.
… moreWilliam Alexander
Nice place. Good coffee. Food was disappointing though. Ordered a turkey sandwich and there was hardly any turkey meat. Sandwich tasted good, but for $12.00 you’d expect way more meat. Had to clean off my own table. Place was not busy on a Thursday afternoon so unexceptable in my book. All in all you pay high prices for not much in return. Three stars is justified.
… moreNicco T-34
Excellent place first time ever been there. Got a french vanilla latte and a BLT sandwich
… moreMaya Veenstra
My boyfriend and I stopped in today 12/9 around 10am and we were greeted by two wonderful baristas who were super nice. We like your breakfast sandwiches and that you offer gluten free options! The coffee is also great and the service is fast! The T-shirts are dope- please consider making sweatshirts for the winter!
… moreBriana Sutton
Fiddleheads is my favorite coffee spot to stop in the mornings. Good coffee, really tasty breakfast sandwiches, and the staff is always polite. It’s a welcoming place.
… moreUni
I came in to try the place since someone I knew has art on this season’s cups! staff were very polite to me and even complicated my outfit! the prices are a few dollars more than average for a coffee shop, but I think it’s worth it. I got my usual latte order here and it’s much richer in taste vs the usual coffee shop I visit (both cost the same too so I’m pleased)!
the atmosphere is spacious, with an upstairs and outdoor balcony for when it’s warm. there are public restrooms as well on both floors, which is nice. muffled chatter is the max volume level it seems. it’s a great study spot because of it or if you want to unwind alone/with company. I didn’t get any food, but I’ll try my next visit! I highly recommend this place 🙂
… morethe atmosphere is spacious, with an upstairs and outdoor balcony for when it’s warm. there are public restrooms as well on both floors, which is nice. muffled chatter is the max volume level it seems. it’s a great study spot because of it or if you want to unwind alone/with company. I didn’t get any food, but I’ll try my next visit! I highly recommend this place 🙂
Erika Comdohr
I love the cozy vibes here for studying or meeting up with friends. They have seating on the main floor along with an upstairs with lots of seating including an outdoor patio upstairs and downstairs. Their specialty drinks are unique and I different than other coffee shops I’ve seen, including a cinnamon roll cold brew! They also have a good variety of food including breakfast sandwiches and pastries. The staff has also always been very friendly and welcoming.
… moreDon Dude
Sooo, not rating the coffee and don’t really drink it. Ranking on food on lunch
The BLAT was very good, toasted well, lots of avocado, and right amount of T and B to compliment.
The salad special was also good. Tha chicken adder was a good option.
The ginger orange cookie was good, not quite as chewy and gingery asany I have had over years but solid.
Lots of drink options and sweet treats to finish up your meal.
Fair amount of indoor seating and garage door option to expanse a similar amount of outdoor seating
… moreThe BLAT was very good, toasted well, lots of avocado, and right amount of T and B to compliment.
The salad special was also good. Tha chicken adder was a good option.
The ginger orange cookie was good, not quite as chewy and gingery asany I have had over years but solid.
Lots of drink options and sweet treats to finish up your meal.
Fair amount of indoor seating and garage door option to expanse a similar amount of outdoor seating
MJ Berst
Is a one-star review justified? Yes. And here’s why.
When a business chooses to partner with exclusionary platforms and build events that are only accessible if you download a specific app, create an account, and comply with someone else’s software, that business is no longer neutral. You are part of the problem, and you should be held accountable for that choice.
I got an email from Mesh (see photo) inviting me to a meetup. I was genuinely excited to attend this event. I like supporting local businesses. I like meeting people in person. I responded promptly, clearly, and politely via email saying I wanted to attend. And instead of a simple “Great, see you there,” I was told that I would not be attending unless I downloaded an app.
That was a slap in the face.
Let’s be clear about how absurd that is. I didn’t ask for special treatment. I didn’t ask for the event to change. I didn’t ask for anything unreasonable. I said yes. And somehow, that wasn’t enough.
It is complete BS to claim that I couldn’t be added to an event manually when I was already communicating directly via email. Humans are capable of writing names down. Calendars exist. Lists exist. People managed to organize meetings long before apps decided they were the gatekeepers of real life.
Here’s the practical reality no one wants to acknowledge: my phone is full. I do not have unlimited storage. I am not deleting apps I use or photos and videos from my life just so I can attend a coffee meetup. That is an unreasonable barrier to participation, and pretending otherwise is dishonest.
People met, organized, and built real communities for centuries without apps, onboarding flows, permissions, or platform partnerships. The idea that grabbing coffee now requires storage space, logins, and compliance with someone’s tech stack is ridiculous.
And yes, I’m aware this is “just one app” and “not that big of a deal.” That argument misses the point entirely. The point is the constant normalization of digital gatekeeping and the quiet exclusion of people who opt out. If your version of community only works for people with unlimited phone storage, unlimited patience, and unlimited tolerance for friction, then it’s not inclusive. It’s exclusion by design.
I don’t have deep pockets. I don’t have PR teams or influence campaigns. My only form of retribution when businesses support bad behavior is to call it out publicly and honestly. That’s what reviews are for.
When you partner with businesses and platforms that prioritize systems over people, you inherit the consequences of that decision. You don’t get to host “community” events while outsourcing access to an app and pretending it’s not your responsibility.
So yes, the one-star review is justified. I was excited to attend, willing to show up, and told that wasn’t enough unless I complied with someone’s software.
That’s not community. You’re just another gatekeeper.
… moreWhen a business chooses to partner with exclusionary platforms and build events that are only accessible if you download a specific app, create an account, and comply with someone else’s software, that business is no longer neutral. You are part of the problem, and you should be held accountable for that choice.
I got an email from Mesh (see photo) inviting me to a meetup. I was genuinely excited to attend this event. I like supporting local businesses. I like meeting people in person. I responded promptly, clearly, and politely via email saying I wanted to attend. And instead of a simple “Great, see you there,” I was told that I would not be attending unless I downloaded an app.
That was a slap in the face.
Let’s be clear about how absurd that is. I didn’t ask for special treatment. I didn’t ask for the event to change. I didn’t ask for anything unreasonable. I said yes. And somehow, that wasn’t enough.
It is complete BS to claim that I couldn’t be added to an event manually when I was already communicating directly via email. Humans are capable of writing names down. Calendars exist. Lists exist. People managed to organize meetings long before apps decided they were the gatekeepers of real life.
Here’s the practical reality no one wants to acknowledge: my phone is full. I do not have unlimited storage. I am not deleting apps I use or photos and videos from my life just so I can attend a coffee meetup. That is an unreasonable barrier to participation, and pretending otherwise is dishonest.
People met, organized, and built real communities for centuries without apps, onboarding flows, permissions, or platform partnerships. The idea that grabbing coffee now requires storage space, logins, and compliance with someone’s tech stack is ridiculous.
And yes, I’m aware this is “just one app” and “not that big of a deal.” That argument misses the point entirely. The point is the constant normalization of digital gatekeeping and the quiet exclusion of people who opt out. If your version of community only works for people with unlimited phone storage, unlimited patience, and unlimited tolerance for friction, then it’s not inclusive. It’s exclusion by design.
I don’t have deep pockets. I don’t have PR teams or influence campaigns. My only form of retribution when businesses support bad behavior is to call it out publicly and honestly. That’s what reviews are for.
When you partner with businesses and platforms that prioritize systems over people, you inherit the consequences of that decision. You don’t get to host “community” events while outsourcing access to an app and pretending it’s not your responsibility.
So yes, the one-star review is justified. I was excited to attend, willing to show up, and told that wasn’t enough unless I complied with someone’s software.
That’s not community. You’re just another gatekeeper.