Serving Coffee For 30 Years

About Us

Coffee & Tea House 1866 is more than coffee. It’s about connection—from ethical partnerships with farmers worldwide to welcoming spaces that feel like home. As a neighborhood café, we exist to bring communities together, one cup at a time.

We’re continually amazed that what began as a simple idea
to do one thing well—has grown into the organization we are today.
As we continue to grow, our commitment remains the same: to honor our roots

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About Us

ROASTED IN RIVERWEST

Our coffee is roasted locally in Milwaukee and delivered fresh to our cafés on a regular schedule, ensuring every cup is as fresh as possible. If you can’t make it in, you’ll find our coffee in select grocery stores—or you can order online, where each bag is roasted to order and shipped directly to your door.

No matter where you are, fresh coffee is always within reach. Whether through a subscription or a visit to your neighborhood The 1866 Coffee & Tea House , every cup is an invitation to connect and come together.

Coffee & Tea House 1866

30 Years of Community, Creativity & Coffee

For over 30 years, we’ve been dedicated to sourcing exceptional coffee beans from around the world and roasting them in small batches—always with a deep commitment to sustainability and community..

For over 30 years, we’ve sourced exceptional coffees, roasted them with care, and stayed true to our commitment to people and the planet.

30 Years

TROUBADOUR BAKERY

Troubadour Bakery was founded by The 1866 Coffee & Tea House in 2012, though our baking roots stretch back to 1999. From artisan breads and flaky croissants to pastries and cookies, every item is baked in-house with care and intention.

And yes—even the condiments are made from scratch, every single day, for our cafés.

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OUR MISSION

CREATING COMMUNITY

Our mission is more than just serving strong coffee. It's about fostering a sense of community with a genuine sense of belonging. We strive in creating spaces where people can gather, converse, and create lasting connections. With every cup that we serve, we hope to bring people together over the shared simple pleasure of enjoying coffee.

30 YEARS OF STRONG COFFEE

OUR ROASTING PHILOSOPHY

We source our coffee from origin and are deeply committed to the craft of hand-roasted coffee with our two vintage Probat machines. Our approach is one of patience and skill, without the use of computers or algorithms to predict the roast path. The 1866 Coffee & Tea House philosophy means that we roast each coffee in a way that allows us to develop it to its fullest flavor potential, for an enjoyable experience from start to finish

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1866 Coffee &
Tea house CAREERS

We offer a wide range of career opportunities for you to explore and thrive, from warehousing to cafes, admin to bakery, and much more!

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