Though Milwaukee’s centuries-old connection to making beer is the basis of the city’s “Brew City” nickname, the exceptional output of the area’s wealth of coffee roasters has only helped bolster that reputation. Since 1999, Anodyne Coffee Roasters has been at the forefront of Milwaukee’s coffee roasting evolution.

After starting in a small Brady Street location near the turn of the century, Anodyne moved roasting operations to its (still active/open) Bay View location in the early aughts, before moving into its current Walker’s Point Roastery—that also serves as a cafe, music venue, and private events space—in late 2013. Along the way, locations were added in Wauwatosa and the Milwaukee Public Market, Bay View replaced its roasting equipment with a woodfire pizza oven, and they even released a delicious Milwaukee Record Blend.

As a means of celebrating its 25th year in business, Anodyne will host its third annual “Bean Plant Block Party” on Sunday, September 22. From 12-9 p.m. that day, the Walker’s Point location (and a portion of Bruce Street outside the cafe until 5 p.m.) will feature an abundance of offerings. There will be food available from the likes of Frida’s Cocina, Twisted Plants, and Pete’s Pops. On top of Anodyne’s everyday caffeinated specialties, Indeed Brewing and the newly-opened 1846 will handle beer and other beverages. 414 Flea will have vintage items for sale, as an Adventure Rock climbing wall and Cream City Skatepark ramps/obstacles will bring outdoor activity to the event.

Oh, and there will be music. The tunes—provided by local acts that feature Anodyne employees in its ranks—will run outside from 12-5 p.m. before giving way to a free show inside from 6-9 p.m. Here’s the lineup (listed from opener to headliner)!

Outside

Mugwart
Cherry Clerk
Royal Mill
Obsess Tact
(And one more band TBA closer to the event)

Inside

Maximiano
Derek Pritzl
Dusk

Congratulations on 25 years, Anodyne!