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Best Coffee Shops in Appleton, Wisconsin

top 14 indie spots ranked by nri score. no chains, no filler.

1ACOCA Cafe and Roastery

ACOCA Cafe and Roastery

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Appleton, USA|cafe

acoca pulls off something most independent shops struggle with: consistency without sterility. every cup tastes like someone actually cares about what they're…

4.7(520)
local cred88%
nri score84
2Tempest Coffee Collective

Tempest Coffee Collective

featured
Appleton, USA|cafe

tempest coffee collective earns its name through the storm of flavor they whip up in each cup. tucked into riverheath way, this appleton gem has built a…

4.6(779)
local cred88%
nri score82
3Seth's Coffee Drive Thru

Seth's Coffee Drive Thru

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Appleton, USA|cafe

seth's coffee drive thru on east washington street gets it. the kind of place where your barista remembers you switched from oat milk to whole milk three…

4.8(245)
local cred72%
nri score80

Moon Water Cafe

verified
Appleton, USA|cafe
4.8(165)
nri score64

Coffee Wizardz Appleton

verified
Appleton, USA|cafe
4.8(55)
nri score59

Lawlss Coffee - Appleton

verified
Appleton, USA|cafe
4.5(114)
nri score57

Brewed Awakenings

verified
Appleton, USA|cafe
4.5(319)
local cred72%
nri score53

Oasis Nutrition

claimed
Appleton, USA|cafe
4.5(52)
nri score43

Panera Bread

claimed
Appleton, USA|cafe
3.9(1,063)
nri score42

Herbalife Oasis Nutrition

claimed
Appleton, USA|cafe
4.5(51)
nri score42

Jo To Go

claimed
Appleton, USA|cafe
4.6(117)
nri score41

Alegria Mexicana

claimed
Appleton, USA|cafe
4.6(100)
nri score41

Grannie's Coffee

claimed
Appleton, USA|cafe
3.7(7)
nri score32

Gnarly Grain Coffee

basic
Appleton, USA|cafe
0(0)
nri score5
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faq

what is the best cafe in Appleton?

ACOCA Cafe and Roastery is the top-ranked cafe in Appleton, scoring 84/100 on the natural ranking index. it is ranked on review quality, local credibility, and web presence, with chains excluded.

how many specialty coffee shops are in Appleton?

14 independent specialty coffee shops in Appleton, all ranked by the natural ranking index. chains are excluded by default.

where do locals get coffee in Appleton?

ACOCA Cafe and Roastery draws the highest share of local regulars in Appleton, with a local-credibility score of 88/100, the proportion of reviewers who live in town rather than visiting as tourists.

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