Milwaukee · Est. 2013
From the first pour of a single-origin espresso to the last sip of a hand-stirred nightcap — Northern Chocolate is where Milwaukee comes to slow down.
Northern Chocolate opened its doors on North Dr. Martin Luther King Drive in 2013 with a simple conviction: that Milwaukee deserved a place where coffee was treated as seriously as cocktails, and where every guest felt like a regular.
What started as a neighborhood café has grown into something the community claims as its own — a gathering place for early-morning study sessions, afternoon meetings, and late-night conversations that stretch past midnight. The chocolate-inspired menu is the throughline, but the warmth is what keeps people coming back.
Every drink is crafted by hand. Every ingredient is chosen with intention. And every visit is an invitation to slow down, sit back, and enjoy the moment.
10+
Years serving Milwaukee
100%
Handcrafted drinks
Local
Roasted & sourced
Ethically sourced beans, roasted locally, pulled with precision. Your morning ritual deserves nothing less.
When the sun sets, the menu shifts. Hand-stirred drinks with chocolate at their heart — bold, balanced, unforgettable.
Host events, support local artists, and host gatherings in a space that feels like your second living room.
Most nights we're open until midnight — because good conversations don't keep to a nine-to-five schedule.
"The best kept secret on the north side — if you can call something this loved a secret."
— Milwaukee Magazine
2036 N Dr Martin Luther King Dr
Milwaukee, WI 53212
Monday – Thursday: 6:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Friday – Saturday: 6:00 AM – 12:00 AM
Sunday: 7:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Questions, catering inquiries, or event bookings — we'd love to hear from you.
