Named #1 Coffee Shop in Outagamie County — A Moment We’ll Never Forget
Some days feel completely ordinary… until they’re not.
We recently opened a piece of mail and found out that Mile 22 Coffee had been ranked #1 Coffee Shop & Roastery in Outagamie County.
And to be honest—we’re still taking it in.
What makes this recognition so meaningful to us isn’t just the title. It’s how it happened.
We didn’t run a campaign.
We didn’t ask for votes.
We didn’t push for it in any way.
This came from genuine support—from people who choose us daily, who stop in before work, who bring their friends, who grab a bag of beans for home, and who have made us part of their routine.
That’s something you can’t manufacture.
What This Means Behind the Scenes
Owning a small business isn’t always what people see from the outside.
There are early mornings, long days, constant decisions, and moments where you question if you’re doing enough—or doing it right.
There’s a responsibility not just to the business, but to the people who are part of it:
- our team
- our customers
- our community
So when something like this happens, it makes you pause.
Because it’s a reminder that what’s being built here is connecting in a real way.
Our Team Is the Reason
This recognition belongs just as much to our team as it does to the business itself.
They are the ones showing up every day:
- dialing in drinks
- creating genuine conversations
- bringing warmth and consistency to every shift
It’s not just about good coffee—it’s about how people feel when they walk through our doors.
And that comes from them.
From Basement to Community Staple
Mile 22 didn’t start as a full coffee shop.
It started small—roasting coffee in a basement, learning as we went, and hoping we could build something special.
To now be recognized as the #1 coffee shop in the county…
It’s something we don’t take lightly.
To Our Community — Thank You
To everyone who has supported us in any way:
- stopped in for a drink
- shared us with a friend
- bought our beans
- or simply chose us in a town full of options
Thank you.
Truly.
This recognition is just as much yours as it is ours.
This Isn’t the Finish Line
If anything, this doesn’t feel like a peak.
It feels like confirmation.
Confirmation to keep building.
To keep improving.
To keep showing up the way we always have.
We’re proud of this moment—but even more excited for what’s ahead.
With gratitude,
Mile 22 Coffee Shop & Roastery