The Coffee Grounds
| Address: | 4212 Southtowne Dr, Eau Claire, WI 54701, USA |
| Phone: | +1 715-834-1733 |
| Site: | thecoffeegrounds.com |
| Rating: | 4.5 |
| Working: | 7AM–8PM 7AM–8PM 7AM–8PM 7AM–8PM 7AM–8PM 7:30AM–8PM 8AM–5PM |
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nathaniel wesley
Small botique gourmet food, wine, and spirits store. They roast their own coffee and discount old coffee when they are brewing new versions of the same. Also have coffee grinders that offer an actual french press setting. Perfect for finding gourmet spices and foods like cheese and meats as well as shelves upon shelved of wines and liqures. Great little sandwich and soup selections most of which are quite good. The new K project brewery is awesome. They have a wide selection of fantastic classic beers. Perfect for those who like non traditional germanic beer but not the wacky over the top beers. There is a quite large selection of great cigars in their humidor as well as smoking items such as actual cigar ash trays, butane torches, and cigar cases. If yoi ask you can also sign up to order flahs frozen seafood such as tuna, salmon, shrimp, etc. They also have a great selection of cookware that any good chef would appreciate. If youre looking for anything a little odd or hard to find check this place first. If they dont have it Im sure theyll find it.
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Lindsay Olson
This review is solely regarding purchasing coffee for home brewing: They need to calibrate the coffee grinders. I ran my $12 pound of coffee through the grinder set for french press and now I get to enjoy bitter, sludgy coffee because the grind was WAY too fine. I ran some of the same coffee through the flavored coffee grinder and it came out much more coarse, as it should for french press grind. When I asked the staff how often they calibrate the grinders they were totally clueless that you even COULD calibrate the machine... Their solution to the improper grind? "You could just buy your own grinder and grind it at home"...really? Should I have to!? Considering that grind is one of the most important factors in brewing a good cup of coffee, I find the staffs lack of knowledge about this to be a huge disappointment in a place that markets itself as the best coffee in the Chippewa Valley. I wont be wasting any more money on purchasing coffee for home brewing from The Coffee Grounds.
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Rorey Pritchard
Great place to find all my creature comforts in one place! Coffees are brewed to perfection, including quality preparation of specialty coffee beverages. Tremendous assortment of fresh-roasted coffee - will grind to your preference if you wish. A cooks dream with quality kitchen gadgets and cookware that is difficult to find in this area. Menu is largely sandwiches, soups, and salads, but everything tastes fresh and from scratch. Smaller selection of cheeses and local meats, but quality over quantity. They even have sinfully decadent chocolate truffles (yum!!!). Might be the best assortment of wines and craft beers (including now their own brews) in the area, at least of the stuff I like to drink. The atmosphere is a little feel of "warehouse" and could benefit from more "living room" feel, but not uncomfortable at all. Outdoor seating is provided when the weather is decent. All in all, a great establishment to hang out with friends.
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David Carlson
still not my favorite coffee in the valley (which would have to be the 4:30 in Chippewa Falls. While roasted on site, the roaster likes it either lite roast or burnt roast - nothing choclately brown, all nice and oily. As such, most of the roasts are best drunk without half and half (my fav) or you have to pony up for the shot of espresso to give it enough heft to hold up to the cream. Food is ok - sandwiches fair, soups good, muffins and scones good. WiFi is a pain - three people here online and it is so slow I have to downgrade to Gmail dial up option. For a coffee shop - just average. However, they do have the areas best selection of wine and beer, and a decent selection of cigars.
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A Private User
Little bit of every thing COOL, Local brews available in Growlers, Great selection of Wines and Spices as well as a great latte! Dont let the owner know you dont know anything about wine though, he turns into a bit of a pretentious d**k and wrecks the experience at the way COOL store.....
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Monica Klimek
Stopped on the way back to Minnesota- phenomenal Israeli pita sandwich and cold brew. Cute place and the staff was extra friendly and helpful! Will be a for sure stop whenever passing thru! And my son will be so excited for this 1 pound cinnamon roll! Yum....
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Sara Hurst
What a great find! Conveniently located a few minutes off the highway, this place has great coffee, a wonderful selection of micro beers, and a walk - in humidor for cigar lovers. All the essentials under one roof! The environment and staff are also fantastic.
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Bob Barnes
The old place had a great beer selection. The new one isnt much better than a gas station. I had a cup of coffee at 2pm that had obviously been sitting in the thermos several hours. I would have expected better.
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Zachery Zorn
Brewery was closed and they still got me one beer. Above and beyond customer service. Great selection of wine, beer, and food. Have been coming here for a while but today they made my day and I thank you
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Vernon Gibson
O... M... G... This place smells amazing! Coffee can get pricy and last few times I got a 24oz coffee when I pour it into my 24oz Contigo its clearly not 24 ounces. But, overall I like it.
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A Private User
It was dingy inside, with more pub style tables than normal. The coffee was average, not much flavor. The sandwiches were just okay. Service was slow, and tables dirty.
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Cortney Sands
Great coffee of coarse, but the food is wonderful as well! Also sells liquor, local beers, cigars and other kitchen necessities and food stuffs. Supports local vendors
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Derek Kademan
Great coffee. Decent beer selection, check expire dates. Nice wine selection. Kinda crowded, obstacle course to get to counter to order. The coffee though, delicious.
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Beautiful Mind
I cant tell if this place is a kitchen supplies store, a grocery store, a liquor store or a coffee shop. Good cofee but terrible layout. Pick something!
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Timothy Kraus
Good stop on the way from Twin Cities to Chicago. Good coffee and the soup we had was good too. Its a little bit like sipping coffee in a liquor store.
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Don Ponce
Great coffee and great menu. Sandwich menu changes monthly. Sandwiches contain unique ingredient combinations. Each month Ive found a new favorite.
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Rebekah Blaske
Very fun. Didnt expect such a big place when we stopped off the highway for coffee. Lots to look at while we stretched our legs
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Libby Smith
Excellent selection of craft beers and spirits. Delicious sandwich menu. They have a little bit of everything delicious here!!
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Ann Van Hoof
Great food, helpful service. It was pretty busy, but we had our food quickly and it was so yummy. Cant beat the bread sticks.
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Roman Gross
Great coffee and great food. Service was excellent. Loved the breakfast burrito. Smaller portions but great quality.
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Erik Wood
Great coffee, great selection... Terrible floor plan layout. Friendly staff. Will be back when passing through.
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Josh Woodward
Awesome place, definite diamond in the rough. Awesome beer selection, great pastries, nice tea selection.
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Clement Larson
Neat kitchen supply and food selections, but the beer selection has gone downhill in the last few years.
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grace b
Loved the food. Has a new take on diner/home food. Also has an amazing assortment of imported foods.
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clay kopperud
Its a nice place. Coffee could be better and could offer more food options but overall I like it
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Dan Smith
Great coffee and great food. Also love the waygu beef they sell. Some really fantastic stuff.
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Kathryn Stevens
Coffee and atmosphere is enjoyable. Fun to shop around and look at all the kitchen items
