Chippewa Valley Coffee Culture

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COMPOSITION & CAFFEINE: Old North Tattoo Presents Art Exhibit At SHIFT

leave this installation with a fresh take on how local tattoo apprentices, shop owner fit in the world of fine art

Tattooing has long been accepted, in many cultures, as its own form of visual art – spanning generations of artists with their own expressive styles and inspirations. Yet, a new exhibition from the artists behind Old North Tattoo (209 N Barstow St., Eau Claire) asks viewers to consider tattoo art as something separate from the permanent decorations on our bodies. Adorning the walls of SHIFT in Eau Claire, 20-plus works of varied scale and imagery invite viewers to...

A Blind Coffee Testing Shaped This New Chippewa Falls Bakery

Kaitlin Anderson, owner of Crust & Crumb Baking Co., pairs together flavors of both her scratch-made baked goods and new coffee selections

What happens when you gather 40 friends and family members for a blind coffee taste test? Besides the surefire caffeine buzz, it turns out you get some pretty solid business decisions. For Crust & Crumb Baking Co., subjecting loved ones to coffee comparisons was just one step in opening their new brick-and-mortar spot in Chippewa Falls. Beyond those blind coffee tastings (don’t worry, we’ll get to what those results revealed), Kaitlin’s true passion lies in her...

FOAM, SWEET FOAM: Cold Foam Coffee Spreads Across The Chippewa Valley

a little roundup of specialty coffee drinks featuring this simple yet delightful topping

Amidst the hustle and bustle here at the Volume One offices, a cup of coffee (or three) often provides a much needed moment of reprieve. In recent weeks, iced coffees topped with a luscious layer of foam have sweetened these moments even further. Maybe you saw it coming, but it's about damn time we address the cold foam coffee craze sweeping through Chippewa Valley cafes – from large chains to mom-and-pop shops. Cold foam is a light and airy milk- or cream-based topping...

A Book Nook, Baked Goods & Coffee That Still Tastes Like Coffee

recent Blugold grad opens Grind n' Go Coffee House, pairs espresso with calming atmosphere

An axe-throwing venue, automotive repair shop, party supplies store and an Greek restaurant are just a sampling of the small businesses that call Eau Claire’s Olympic Plaza strip mall home. Now, locals will find a new coffee shop has joined the fray. The space, last host to a donut and bakery shop and now home to Grind n’ Go Coffee House (3192 London Rd., Eau Claire), has received a sweet and simple refresh ...

Eau Claire Coffee Club Brews Community in Every Meetup

for roughly a decade, aficionados and coffee-curious individuals alike have explored the nitty-gritty of the third-wave scene

“I think the heart behind it has always been getting more people to see the huge world that is coffee, and what it can be,” Jesse Burgin said of Eau Claire Coffee Club. Since about 2014, Jesse Burgin and Colin Carey – self-described coffee nerds and longtime locals – have steadily cultivated the growing community of coffee aficionados and coffee-curious folks alike ...

Boiling Down Coffee Roasts & Processes

from a former full-time barista, here's a quick rundown on foundational coffee terms and practices

From the relationships they build with producers from around the globe, to the careful craft exemplified by the roasting process, each step contributes to the unique narrative found in every cup. Because of the special connections this beverage can foster, we invite coffee lovers — from amateur to expert — to discover the rich...

[PHOTOS] SHOW US YOUR MUG! Our Cups Of Coffee Are Ready For Their Closeup

a roundup of vessels that the staff at Volume One are sipping out of these days

Here in the Chippewa Valley, fall signals the return of Volume One’s “Coffee Culture,” a special section of the magazine dedicated to an everyday essential for many: coffee! We polled our staff to discover the stories behind their favorite mugs and...

They Don't Make 'Em Like This Anymore: Grand Avenue Café

the proof is in the (bread) pudding at Eau Claire's West Grand Avenue café

I’d argue Grand Avenue Café (119 W. Grand Ave., Eau Claire) is in a league of its own as far as downtown area coffee shops go. When I chatted with owner Deb Retallick, she agreed. Since celebrating her 25th year of ownership this year, she’s had time to reflect on what keeps her at it and what keeps folks coming back to the West Grand Ave. staple ...