Coffee Makes You Black is a community gathering place serving house roasted coffee and a variety of soul-inspired cuisines offering down-home staples, American Classics, and refreshing innovations.
All of our coffee and food are prepared daily in-house. Whether your looking for the best Chicken and Waffles in town, Shrimp & Grits, or classic breakfast staples - we’re your one-stop shop for food & fun.
With eggs and choice of grits, rice or house potatoes.
Chicken & Waffles - the best in town; melty, rich butter with syrup over gloriously crispy waffles and chicken
Juicy Chicken Tender, Salmon Patty, House Potatoes, Eggs, Grits. With Pancake Or Waffle
With eggs, toast and choice of grits, rice or house potatoes.
Tender shrimp sauteed with grits. With toast.
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Catch any number of events with us; network with local businesses, see live music, or join community discussions. Here are a few upcoming or recent events.
Coffee Makes You Black puts food where it belongs—at the heart of community. We serve as a social, political and economic resource center with a southern comfort inspired cuisine.
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Milwaukee, WI 53206