Wonderstate Coffee - Viroqua Cafe — Restaurant in Viroqua

I have learned that it is worth timing our drive from the Twin Cities to Lake Geneva, WI just so we catch open hour here. The fresh baked goods case is a show stopper! The coffee is very fresh – made with premium organic coffee beans. The environment was friendly, clean, pleasant, yet lively with customers and local conversation. The customer service, décor, and bright interior fit the spot.

It’s the food that is totally exceptional. We had a chance to meet the day’s baker and tell her thank you. My fruit scone – and I am a total scone nerd – was one of the best that I’ve ever had in three countries. The lemon frosted pound cake with a nice touch of grated lemon was moist and superb with all the taste you want in a pound cake.

We had the pulled pork sandwich on their homemade bread – again excellent! They are generous with the meat portion. The most amazing for me was the fresh daily garden salad. Filled with bacon, egg, avocado, sprouts, marinated peppers, and other garden vegies – it was so fresh one would think that you saw them pick the ingredients from the garden! It was served with a poppy seed dressing that was a perfect complement to the other flavors.

They source local organic milk and other ingredients from organic farmers in the area. I like that.

Wi-Fi is available and several folks inside and out were using it. Very reasonable prices. The scone was worth twice the price. The Almond & Oat Jam bars are gluten free – I don’t know how anyone enjoying the fragrance of them baking can resist one. Limited parking on the lot, but we had no problem finding a spot across the street.

Highly, highly...

For me, this is hands down, the best coffee shop I've ever been to, which is saying a lot. The people who work here are awesomesauce amazing; you won't find more cheerful, festive and knowledgeable baristas of the highest order. It's like Cheers, by the second visit, they smiled and called out my name with their happy hellos.

That being said, I have to mention the coffee, because hello... Coffee! It is the best coffee and Chai we've ever had. They roast their own, and Omg is it an eye opener! (This is saying a lot because I usually have to drink decaf) If you can't find your way here, go to their online shop and order some. I've given bags of deliciousness to a few lucky friends and they love it too. They also have some of the best glasses and mugs which you can also buy (some even support clean water projects)

But if you can visit, you should. They have a space framed with industrial decor while merging homey touches perfect for family and friends. When we have to move on, I'm going to be bummed as this really is my favorite coffee house.

My only complaint... They don't sell their Chai mix yet. They blend the spices themselves and it's the best Chai ever. My husband craves it...

Love a good coffee shop. On the drive back home from Minneapolis to Milwaukee, we were told we needed to stop in and check this place out. From the outside it looks like a small shop, but it feels bigger once you step inside. The big front windows let in plenty of natural light. There are café tables outside, and inside there are different-sized tables for small groups. The seating is mostly simple wood benches, which are not very comfortable if you plan on sitting for a long time.

We were a little disappointed that the kitchen was already closed at 2:00 p.m. The barista apologized, but not much could be done. We ended up getting a London Fog Tea Latte and a couple of cookies. (We did find a Mexican restaurant down the street for lunch, so it all worked out.) The London Fog was very good, with a little lavender, a little vanilla, and extra foam. The peanut butter cookie was just okay, but the cardamom ginger cookie was amazing, similar in taste to a molasses cookie.

Would definitely like to come back sometime to try the food, enjoy a couple more hot beverages, and sit outside on the patio, rather than on the inside...