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Alma, Wisconsin

Your daily ritual,
elevated — from first sip to last call.

A neighborhood café and bar on State Road 88 where specialty coffee meets handcrafted cocktails, and every visit feels like coming home.

Interior of Cream Bar café with warm lighting and coffee counter
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Cream Bar interior with minimalist decor and natural light

Built for the in-between moments

Cream Bar started with a simple conviction: a small-town café shouldn't have to choose between great coffee and a great atmosphere. So we built both — a space where the morning rush flows naturally into evening conversation, where the barista knows your order and the bartender knows your name.

Located on State Road 88 in the heart of Alma, we're a place to pause, connect, and savor something made with actual care.

Local
Owned & operated
AM→PM
Coffee to cocktails
Seasonal
Rotating menu

More than a café.
More than a bar.

Cream Bar is designed for the full arc of your day — and a few evenings you didn't plan.

Morning Ritual

Start your day with a carefully pulled espresso or a slow pour-over. Quiet corners, good light, and zero rush.

Afternoon Pause

Meet a friend, work remotely, or simply sit with a book. Our space is built for lingering — Wi-Fi included.

Evening Unwind

When the coffee machines power down, the cocktail menu comes alive. Intimate lighting, curated music, and a different pace entirely.

Community First

Local art on the walls, events that matter, and a door that's always open to the people who call Alma home.

Seasonal Menus

Our offerings change with the seasons — new roasts, new spirits, new pastries. There's always something to discover.

Private Events

Host your gathering here — birthdays, meetings, or quiet celebrations. We handle the drinks; you handle the company.

What our guests say

We let the coffee do the talking — but sometimes, the words come anyway.

Cream Bar has become my morning stop before work. The coffee is genuinely excellent, and the space feels like it was designed for people who actually want to enjoy their coffee.

— Local regular

Alma, WI

I didn't expect this kind of cocktail program in a town this size. The seasonal menu is thoughtful, the atmosphere is perfect for an evening out, and the staff is incredibly welcoming.

— Weekend visitor

La Crosse area

We hosted a small gathering here and it was exactly what we needed — intimate, well-run, and the food and drinks were outstanding. Already planning our next visit.

— Event guest

Alma, WI

Come say hello

We're right on State Road 88 in Alma — easy to find, hard to forget. Stop by for a coffee, stay for the conversation.

Address

S1926 State Road 88
Alma, WI 54610-8106

Hours

Mon – Fri: 6:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Sat: 7:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Sun: 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM

Your table is waiting

Whether it's your fifth visit or your first, there's a seat for you at Cream Bar. Stop by on State Road 88 — we'll save you a spot.

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