There are few combinations better than a fresh cup of coffee and a slice of Kringle. But what coffee goes best with Kringle? With so many Kringle flavors and ways to enjoy coffee, some combinations work especially well together.
Kringle is most often enjoyed as a breakfast pastry, which makes coffee a natural pairing. At Uncle Mike’s, we serve Colectivo Coffee for our brewed coffee, espresso drinks, and cold brew—giving you plenty of ways to find the perfect match for your favorite Kringle.
Here are a few of our favorite coffee and Kringle pairings.
Sea Salt Caramel Pecan Kringle + Fresh-Brewed Coffee
We'll start with our most popular Kringle: Sea Salt Caramel Pecan.
With caramel, pecans, and sea salt, this Kringle is rich, sweet, buttery, and just a little salty. A straightforward cup of freshly brewed Colectivo Coffee is a great match because the coffee balances the sweetness and richness of the Kringle.
Sometimes the simplest pairing is the best one.
Our pairing: Sea Salt Caramel Pecan Kringle + hot Colectivo Coffee.
Door County Cherry Kringle + Americano
Our Door County Cherry Kringle is our second most popular flavor and brings a brighter, fruitier flavor to the table.
Pair it with an Americano for a coffee that's flavorful but simple enough to let the cherry remain the star. The espresso adds some bitterness that works nicely against the sweet and tart cherry filling.
Our pairing: Door County Cherry Kringle + Americano.
Cream Cheese Kringle + Latte
Cream Cheese Kringle and a latte are a natural combination.
The espresso provides enough bold coffee flavor to balance the sweetness of the Kringle, while the steamed milk complements the smooth, rich cream cheese filling.
If you're someone who likes a creamy coffee with breakfast, this is an easy one to love.
Our pairing: Cream Cheese Kringle + Colectivo espresso latte.
Raspberry Kringle + Vanilla Bean Latte
Raspberry and vanilla are a natural combination, which makes our Raspberry Kringle a great match for a Vanilla Bean Latte.
At Uncle Mike’s, we make our own vanilla bean syrup in-house. Combined with Colectivo espresso and steamed milk, the vanilla bean complements the sweet-tart raspberry filling without overpowering it.
Our pairing: Raspberry Kringle + Vanilla Bean Latte made with our homemade vanilla bean syrup.
Caramel Apple Kringle + Latte
There's something about apples, pastry, and a warm cup of coffee that just feels right—especially during a Wisconsin fall.
We peel and slice our apples fresh, and during apple season we source them locally from Hillside Apples. Pair an Caramel Apple Kringle with a latte and you've got a warm, comforting breakfast that's hard to beat.
Add a little cinnamon to your drink if you want to lean even further into those classic fall flavors.
Our pairing: Caramel Apple Kringle + latte with a little cinnamon.
Turtle Kringle + Cold Brew
When you're in the mood for something cold, try Turtle Kringle with Colectivo Cold Brew.
Cold brew's smooth, bold coffee flavor pairs especially well with the buttery pastry and nutty pecan filling. Add a splash of cream if that's how you like your cold brew, or drink it black and let the Kringle provide the sweetness.
Our pairing: Turtle Kringle + Colectivo Cold Brew.
What Coffee Goes Best With Kringle?
There's really no wrong answer.
If you want to experiment, we generally like these combinations:
- Rich, caramel and nut Kringles: brewed coffee or cold brew
- Fruit Kringles: brewed coffee or an Americano
- Creamy Kringles: lattes and other espresso drinks
- Apple and fall flavors: lattes with a touch of cinnamon
But don't overthink it. A slice of your favorite Kringle next to a hot cup of coffee is pretty hard to mess up.
Coffee and Kringle: A Wisconsin Breakfast
For us, Kringle isn't just dessert. It's breakfast. Wisconsin Kringle has a long tradition as a pastry enjoyed with coffee, which makes the two a natural pairing.
Cut off a slice, pour yourself a cup of coffee, and you've got one of the simplest ways to enjoy it. A whole Uncle Mike’s Kringle serves about 16 people, making Kringle and coffee an easy choice for an office meeting, family breakfast, holiday morning, or weekend get-together.
Or skip making the coffee altogether.
Stop by Uncle Mike’s, grab your favorite Kringle, and order a cup of Colectivo Coffee, an espresso drink, or a cold brew to go with it.
Explore our Kringle collection to find your favorite flavor, or find your nearest Uncle Mike’s and stop in for Kringle and coffee.
Thanks for reading!
Whether you're a lifelong Kringle fan or discovering it for the first time, we hope you'll stop by one of our bakeries—or let us ship a little taste of Wisconsin to your doorstep.
— Nathan Vande Walle
Co-Owner, Uncle Mike’s Bake Shoppe