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About Our Thiensville Cafe

Located on the banks of the Milwaukee River along the village’s main street, the building dates from 1839 when things moved a bit slower and conversation was the primary means of communication. Our Thiensville location boasts a beautiful all weather garden room, with an outdoor patio complete with the natural backdrop of the Milwaukee River. It’s not unusual to spot wildlife such as fox, deer, herons and eagles as you enjoy your Fiddleheads coffee. Indoors, you will find, antique original artwork lines the walls, complementing its rough-hewn hardwood floors, reminiscent of Old Vienna. It’s a great meeting place with an Old World feel. Our café is always bicyclist, and family friendly.
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HOURS

Monday-Friday 6:30 am - 7:00 pm
Saturday-Sunday 7:00 am - 7:00 pm

Address

192 South Main Street
Thiensville, WI 53092

Thiensville Art

Our first café, in the heart of historic downtown Thiensville, WI
Gratitude, A large abstract bronze sculpture with flowing, curved forms stands outdoors in a landscaped area near a lake, with bare trees, patio chairs, and mulch visible in the background.

Gratitude
Two nests in moonlight: A monochrome blue-toned artwork depicting bare tree branches and trunks against a misty sky, with no visible product packaging or person.

Two Nests in Moonlight
Garden Room: A colorful painting of a of the thiensville garden room with multiple people sitting at tables, working on laptops, drinking coffee, and a dog lying on the floor.

Garden Room
Bike Wrap: A whimsical outdoor sculpture of a blue bicycle with a large orange bird perched on it, plus green and blue decorative elements, set against a rustic stone wall.

Bike Wrap
Gratitude, A large abstract bronze sculpture with flowing, curved forms stands outdoors in a landscaped area near a lake, with bare trees, patio chairs, and mulch visible in the background.
Illuminated golden abstract metal sculpture with curling flame like forms in a nighttime park, surrounded by bare trees and bright ground lights
Smiling man in safety glasses and a blue bandana stands beside a large sculpted figure made from interlocking metal pieces inside a workshop
Two nests in moonlight: A monochrome blue-toned artwork depicting bare tree branches and trunks against a misty sky, with no visible product packaging or person.
Mauve tinted reflection of leafy trees and a cloudy sky shimmering across calm water in an abstract atmospheric landscape
Smiling bearded man in a striped shirt seated in a wooden chair at a cafe event inscribed with Fiddleheads coffee branding
Garden Room: A colorful painting of a of the thiensville garden room with multiple people sitting at tables, working on laptops, drinking coffee, and a dog lying on the floor.
Smiling red-haired woman posing beside a black dog outdoors, with yellow flowers and green foliage in the background
Bike Wrap: A whimsical outdoor sculpture of a blue bicycle with a large orange bird perched on it, plus green and blue decorative elements, set against a rustic stone wall.
Portrait of a smiling middle aged man with a shaved head and short gray beard wearing a navy blue jacket, with colorful artwork visible in the background

Gratitude

We have deep gratitude for the millions of customers we have served, the thousands of employees who have worked with us, the Village of Thiensville that helped us at inception, and, of course, Lynn, who envisioned her café on this site and brought Fiddleheads to life 12.17.1996.

ARTIST-Jessie Meyer
Jesse Meyer grew up in Waupun, Wisconsin and now lives in Milwaukee. Shortly after attending the Milwaukee Institute of Art and Design “MIAD” at the age of 22 he co-founded a design-build company called Flux Design. His company focused on interior elements of various kinds and incorporated their unique sculptural esthetics into all their work. Jesse said, “I taught myself how to work with many materials, but have grown particularly fond of metal”. Jesse added ."As a full-time artist, having a chance to work with a quality community based business that I have often patronized, I was interested. Then I heard the backstory of how the company formed, grown, evolved and they had an interest in supporting the arts I knew it would be wonderful opportunity.

Original Etchings 

Like these intricate etchings that hold layers of beauty, Fiddleheads embodies layers of complexity and depth. In each café and with each art piece, like each etched line, a new detail is revealed inviting you to explore and appreciate the artistry of the cafés seen as a point in time. Just as these etchings unveil hidden beauty, so too does Fiddleheads, offering richness and nuance in every experience. 

Artist-Todd Mrozinski

Like these intricate etchings that hold layers of beauty, Fiddleheads embodies layers of complexity and depth. In each café and with each art piece, like each etched line, a new detail is revealed inviting you to explore and appreciate the artistry of the cafés seen as a point in time. Just as these etchings unveil hidden beauty, so too does Fiddleheads, offering richness and nuance in every experience. 

Thiensville | Tuscany

Paying homage to the 15th-century paintings featuring cafés from around the globe, Jess aimed to capture the European feel of traditional café life in the modern setting of our Garden Room, mimicking fine coffees, beautiful scones, and banter that abounds. Our attempt has always been to create a space where visitors worldwide feel a touch of home when they visit any of our cafés – and should you visit Tuscany, you might find it familiar, too.

Artist- Jess Gruber 

Jessica Gruber grew up on the shores of Lake Michigan in Sheboygan, Wisconsin. Her childhood, nature, and the people closest to her heart continue to inspire her artistry now as an oil, acrylic and watercolor painter with styles ranging from photo realism to expressionism. Her passion for art and its impact on young people has defined Jessica’s career as an elementary school teacher over the last 20 years. She frequently integrates artistry into her curriculum and now dreams of exploring new opportunities to help more children develop a creative voice and their own art space. Jessica holds bachelor’s of arts degrees in Fine art and Elementary Education from Lakeland University, and currently resides in Port Washington, Wisconsin.

Cycle of Life

We share our community with many fowl weather friends who are often seen nesting at the base of our patio, delighting children and customers for nearly three decades. Artist: Paul Bobrowitz, Metal Sculptor, Commissioned 2021.

Artist- Paul Bobrowitz 

Paul has been creating creative concepts and whisicle metal sculptures for over two decades. Cutting metal and bending them to form, then welding, polishing, drilling, fastening, and painting his creative pieces are all the processes that Paul enjoys. His Spectacular Sculpture, a six acre outdoor gallery and is open to the public.