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Dandy is a literal ma & pa business (owned by Jess & Ryan). It’s a vintage shop in the front and an event venue in the back!
Stuff for sale: It’s all pre-1980s (with the exception of some clothes), typically found within a 20-mile radius of Milwaukee. Think furniture, decor, lighting, art, clothing, textiles and oddities. Yes, Mid-Century, but also things before and after!
Space for rent: If you visit the store, you’ll probably spot an unassuming path to the venue (if we’re not already teasing the handful of things for sale back there).
An accidental speakeasy, that’s just how the former heating company operated in this 100-year-old property. The front bar was an auto lift, the wood walls were demoed from other parts of the building.
We kept everything we could and added the rest â first, for our wedding. Then, to gradually establish Dandy as a two-part business.
Discourse Coffee â A motley crew of baristas, bartenders, artists, cooks, scientists, music nerds, and renegades.
We pen liquid stories that celebrate the people, places, and things that occupy our hearts.
Weâre driven by a fervent desire to explore the unknown, with a focus on sustainability and seasonality.
Additional details
Please join us at Dandy on Wednesday, November 6th from 6-8PM for CreativeMornings/MKE’s first ever fundraising event! Raffle prizes, bevs, & hors devours!
That’s right, folks. This November we want to see our morning people at night! We’ve hosted ten events since our reawakening in January 2024, serving 1,312 cups of coffee (thank you, Discourse!). There is a lot to celebrate: ten amazing keynote speakers, 10 venue hosts, dozens of 30 Second Pitchers, and of course: all of YOU!
We can’t wait to see you, dance with you, and celebrate creativity in all its forms!
$30/ticket TICKETS SOLD HERE