Each party is responsible to book enough time to setup and teardown any decorations. Please book enough time to allow for this. 30+ min after booked time will result in additional billed time at $100 /30 min. overtime.

Event space · West Allis

Cafe and meeting room rental in West Allis

Q: Current Rental Rates

Full Cafe Rental: $200/ Hour* Upper Cafe Rental: $30/ Hour* *A Non-refundable deposit is required to secure any rental. To book the upper cafe, half down is required. To book the full cafe, $100 is required. Failure to pay the deposit will open the date to other interested parties.

Book the Upper Cafe by the hour for meetings and showers, or rent the full cafe for an evening event. Coffee is right downstairs.

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Lake Effect Coffee, 6217 W Greenfield Ave, West Allis.

$30/hr Upper Cafe
$200/hr Full Cafe
Up to 65 guests

West Allis, WI · Est. 2021

Inside Lake Effect Coffee in West Allis, with window bar seating and pendant lights

Two spaces, one cafe

Choose your space

Both spaces come with Lake Effect coffee on site. Outside food is welcome.

The Upper Cafe room at Lake Effect Coffee with long tables and big windows

By the hour, during cafe hours

Upper Cafe rentals

$30per hour

A semi-private room for meetings, team workshops, book clubs and baby or bridal showers.

Seats 12 to 20 comfortably, up to 25
TV with HDMI hookups
Configurable tables for more space
During cafe hours, not on Sundays
Half down deposit to reserve

More about the Upper Cafe

The Upper Cafe offers a professional and comfortable setting for your next business meeting or small group gatherings. The room features flexible seating arrangements to accommodate various group sizes, and our attentive staff is on hand to assist with any needs you may have. Whether you're hosting a team workshop, baby or bridal shower, the upper cafe provides an ideal environment for productivity and celebration. Our room is equipped with a TV with HDMI hook ups. You can seat 12-20 people comfortably. We are able to add additional chairs to accommodate additional guests. The upper cafe tables are also configurable to make more table space for your group.

Please note, the Upper Cafe can only be rented during cafe hours. The space is currently not available for reservations on Sundays.

Walk in reservations welcomed if the room is not currently reserved.

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The full Lake Effect cafe with window seating, ready for a private event

Evening buyout

Full Cafe Rental

$200per hour

Take over the whole cafe for birthdays, showers, team nights and fundraisers.

Monday to Saturday, 2:30 PM to 10:00 PM
50 guests comfortably, up to 65
$100 deposit to reserve
Tab or cash coffee bar for your guests

More about the Full Cafe

Renting our coffee shop provides a unique and inviting setting for your next event, whether it’s a business meeting, birthday celebration, or a casual gathering. Our cozy atmosphere and charming décor create a warm and welcoming environment, perfect for making lasting memories. With a range of flexible seating arrangements, delicious coffee, and customizable catering options, we cater to both large and small groups. Our attentive staff ensures every detail is taken care of, so you can focus on enjoying your event.

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Current Rental Rates

Full Cafe Rental: $200/ Hour*

Upper Cafe Rental: $30/ Hour*

*A Non-refundable deposit is required to secure any rental. To book the upper cafe, half down is required. To book the full cafe, $100 is required. Failure to pay the deposit will open the date to other interested parties.

When Can I book the space?

Full cafe rentals can be booked Monday-Saturday.
Full cafe rentals can be booked between 2:30 PM- 10:00 PM
The Upper Cafe can only be rented during business hours.

*At this time we do not do cafe bookings on Sundays.

Setup & Teardown

Each party is responsible to book enough time to setup and teardown any decorations.
Please book enough time to allow for this. 30+ min after booked time will result in additional billed time at $100 /30 min. overtime.

Outside food & drink policy

We currently allow outside food for your event.
We do not allow any outside coffee or tea beverages, these must be purchased from the cafe.
We are able to set up a tab or cash coffee bar for guests.
Pots of coffee are also available.

Who should book our space?

We have hosted many events in our space. Below is a list of a few:

1st birthday parties
Bridal showers
Baby showers
Graduation parties
Christmas parties
Neighborhood association meetings
Team building days
Budget meetings and reviews
Sermon prep
Business meetings
Book clubs
Art classes
Charity fundraisers
Study sessions
Bible studies

Is the upper cafe private?

The upper café space is semi-private rather than fully private. For the most part, it feels private, as the only people who typically walk by are customers heading to the restrooms around the corner.

Space capacity

Below are the current space capacity limits for each rental option:

Upper cafe: Comfortable: 20 Max: 25

Full cafe: Comfortable: 50 Max: 65

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