Sven's Cafe

Coffee shop

Sven's owner, Steve Goretzko, started roasting coffee in 1989 when he partnered with George Voglis in West Allis, WI.

Soon the partners moved the coffee roasting operation to Butler, WI after rapid growth. Soon after, Sven's Organic Coffee Co. was started with special attention given to fair trade and organic coffee. It is said that Sven's was the first in Wisconsin to specialize in fair trade and organic coffees. Sven's Coffee can be found in supermarkets and cafés throughout the mid-west.

After several successful years of operating our coffee roasting business, we decided to open our own café in Bay View, WI. Sven's Café is a true European Café Experience much like that of Steve's hometown of Berlin, Germany.

Sven's roasts coffee the old world way, using Probot and Gothot German roasters that roast 60 - 130 lbs. of coffee at a time.

We buy only top quality beans to roast and are happy to share our experience in coffee with everyone.

We put our many years of experience in each and every cup of coffee.

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6 recommendations

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    Richard Allen

    Shared on facebook.com

    Great food for sure! They know it's me when I order ahead for take out. That's based on my signature sandwich. The Ric Vespa, lol, Bagel, egg, tomato,swiss and basil ❤ Svens

    Original recommendation
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    Dave B.

    Shared on yelp.com

    I've been going here for sandwiches for several years. I vary between about 6 different sandwiches, and they are all really good. They have a nice selection of muffins and cookies as well if you're still hungry after your sandwich and sides. Finally, I showed up on a Sunday for their waffle breakfast, and that was even better than their sandwiches. It had fresh fruit and whipped cream. That was a good breakfast.

    Original recommendation
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    Deborah Parkhurst

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    I had a soup sandwich combo that was outstanding.. it was a butternut squash soup that was so good I wanted another bowl.. but didn't have one. And the sandwich was yummy, I topped it off with a slice of carrot cake which was also wonderful! Sven's is a small, cozy , funky kind of place.. a very warm atmosphere with wonderful food ..and also great service!

    Original recommendation
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    Zachary Kozinski

    Shared on goo.gl

    You'd be surprised how good service will make your coffee taste even more magical.

    I went to Sven's after a very poor day, just so I could enjoy a cup of coffee (which is cheaper than it's competitors, by the way) and do some knitting. I order my drink: A white-chocolate mocha with caramel, iced. As the barista was ringing me up, and preparing to make me my drink, he comments that my drink sounded amazing. We talked, from how my brother is a barista and how my server is a Bay View local as well. I really wished I had more money on me to leave at the VERY least a dollar tip. ...

    Good going, Sven's. You make me want to be a regular when I really don't have the money. I would give this café 6 stars for elevating my day.

    Original recommendation
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    Nivya R.

    Shared on yelp.com

    Great place to hang out. They have cozy interiors and a decent patio (not my favorite as there is a lot of street noise and its only partially covered). Their drinks are reasonably priced and my fav is their iced cold brewed coffee. It is def worth it! Great sandwiches and soups too but service during the lunch time takes about 10-15 min. Definitely a great place to hang out during the winters or late fall!

    Original recommendation
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    The staff are very friendly, and make excellent espresso drinks. The café sells a variety of gourmet products including olive oil, tea, and their own custom roasted coffee. In addition they have spacious outdoor seating & a delicious, substantial menu of gourmet salads, soups & sandwiches.

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