5 Best Coffee Shops in Downtown, Appleton WI
Updated 29 September 2026 · 11 cafes in Downtown, Appleton WI considered · Ranked from Google ratings
This guide covers five coffee shops in and around Downtown Appleton, Wisconsin, for commuters, students and anyone meeting a friend over coffee. We looked at eleven businesses listed on Google as coffee shops and ranked them by Google rating, weighted by how many people left a review. Several sit outside the downtown core, so check each address. Each entry lists hours, location, accessibility details and what reviewers mention most.
#1
Dunkin'
★ 4.9 (280 Google reviews)Coffee shop
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This Dunkin' location is at N9695 County Rd N, Suite A, open daily from 5 am to 8 pm. Reviewers describe it as a convenient newer location with fast, friendly service, accurate orders, donuts and coffee. One reviewer reports rude service and a long wait for a single drink. The parking, entrance, seating and toilet are all wheelchair accessible, and there is a drive-thru window.
Best for: Early-morning donuts and coffee
- Address
- N9695 County Rd N Suite A, Appleton, WI 54915, United States
- Hours
- daily 5 am–8 pm
#2
Seth's Coffee Drive Thru
★ 4.8 (286 Google reviews)Coffee shop
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Seth's Coffee Drive Thru is at 323 E Washington St, open 6:30 am to 4 pm on weekdays and 7 am to 2 pm on weekends. Reviewers mention a peanut butter shaken espresso, a honey blueberry matcha, lavender scones, lattes and hummus with pita. They describe the staff as quick and kind, and the atmosphere as laid back. It is one of several locations in the area.
Best for: Quick lattes from the car
- Address
- 323 E Washington St, Appleton, WI 54911, United States
- Hours
- Fri 6:30 am–4 pm; Mon 6:30 am–4 pm; Sat 7 am–2 pm; Sun 7 am–2 pm; Thu 6:30 am–4 pm; Tue 6:30 am–4 pm; Wed 6:30 am–4 pm
#3
Seth's Coffee
★ 4.8 (205 Google reviews)Coffee shop
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Seth's Coffee is at 1390 Popp Ln, open 6:30 am to 4 pm on weekdays, until 2 pm on Saturday and closed Sunday. Reviewers mention cappuccinos with microfoam and latte art, breakfast sandwiches and a warm, casual interior that invites people to sit and relax. Some call it a good stop on the commute. The parking, entrance, seating and toilet are wheelchair accessible.
Best for: Cappuccino on the commute
- Address
- 1390 Popp Ln, Appleton, WI 54914, United States
- Hours
- Fri 6:30 am–4 pm; Mon 6:30 am–4 pm; Sat 7 am–2 pm; Sun Closed; Thu 6:30 am–4 pm; Tue 6:30 am–4 pm; Wed 6:30 am–4 pm
#4
Magnolia Coffee Co.
★ 4.9 (114 Google reviews)Coffee shop
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Magnolia Coffee Co. is at N2894 WI-47, open only 7 am to noon Tuesday through Saturday. Reviewers mention cold brew with seasonal flavorings such as nutty summer, a wide range of choices and outdoor seating that suits meeting a friend. One says the barista made a drink no longer on the menu. Several longtime locals say they had not known it was there until recently.
Best for: Morning cold brew on the road
- Address
- N2894 WI-47, Appleton, WI 54913, United States
- Hours
- Fri 7 am–12 pm; Mon Closed; Sat 7 am–12 pm; Sun Closed; Thu 7 am–12 pm; Tue 7 am–12 pm; Wed 7 am–12 pm
#5
Copper Rock Coffee
★ 4.6 (560 Google reviews)Coffee shop
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Copper Rock Coffee's Edgewood Drive location is at 1835 E Edgewood Dr #108, open from 6 am on weekdays and 7 am on weekends. Reviewers mention a large drink menu, a drive-thru, outdoor seating and a room where people read, work on laptops or linger to talk. Some reviewers report slow or less friendly service on busy mornings. It is fully wheelchair accessible, including parking.
Best for: Lingering over coffee with friends
- Address
- 1835 E Edgewood Dr #108, Appleton, WI 54913, United States
- Hours
- Fri 6 am–7 pm; Mon 6 am–7 pm; Sat 7 am–7 pm; Sun 7 am–5 pm; Thu 6 am–7 pm; Tue 6 am–7 pm; Wed 6 am–7 pm
How we made this list
We looked at 11 cafes in Downtown, Appleton WI with a Google rating of 4.0 or higher and at least 20 reviews, then Google category “Coffee shop”, ranked by weighted rating. A rating from thousands of reviews counts for more than the same rating from a handful, so a new place with a few perfect scores does not jump the queue. Ratings and hours are from public Google listings on 29 September 2026 and can change. Nobody paid to be on this list.
Tips before you go
- For an early start, Copper Rock Coffee opens at 6 am.
- Hours and prices come from Google listings and change, so check the listing before a long trip.
Frequently asked questions
Which is the highest-rated cafe on this list?
Dunkin' ranks first, with a Google rating of 4.9 from 280 reviews. Seth's Coffee Drive Thru is second at 4.8 from 286 reviews.
Which cafes in Downtown, Appleton WI are open late?
None of these stays open past midnight. The latest to close is Dunkin', at 8 pm.
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