Gypsy Java — Restaurant in Racine

Just visiting town over the weekend and stopped by this local gem right before the closed for the night after walking the harbor area.

We got a wonderful vanilla latte to warm up and looked around while we waited for it to be prepared. The owner was working and was super welcoming and friendly as was the other woman working.

We got the cutest little hand carved wooden figures that support mission trips to Africa.

The shop is full of creative items from over 20 local artist and creatives so when you visit this little shop you truly are supporting the local community. They even offer all kinds of art classes!

We grabbed our drinks and drove a few blocks down to walk the area with our pups as we waited to pick up our pizza that we ordered from Salute and headed back to the cabin we were staying in... all of it was highly recommended with Gypsy Java adding to the whole experience!

Jerrah & Kate...

Gypsy Java is inside Nothwinds Gallery on Main Street. They have a great selection of coffees and a variety of options for iced coffee drinks as well. Pastries are also available and very good. They offer a nice seating area that includes larger and smaller tables, plus a seating areas with comfortable chairs and a coffee table. Sometimes people reserve one of the larger tables for a bigger group.

Because it's in the gallery, there is plenty of art to browse while there. It's a unique variety too, you can also see the special theme art and vote on your favorites. And there are classes offered. Great relaxing...

I live down the street and wanted to stop there with my kids on our way down to the lake for a walk. Unfortunately there was nothing for my kids to drink. No smoothies or juices or juice boxes. They settled for bottled waters. I ordered an iced Chai latte which had to be put in a paper cup, so before we even got to the lake my cup turned to mush. The inside is way too cluttered. The owner was apparently out of town but didn't stock supplies before leaving. As someone who works in food and beverage, this is disappointing. I will probably never go back. The one star is for the super nice barrista behind...