Sam Belton, known as the Godfather of Coffee, is closing Sam's Place Jazz Cafe in Milwaukee's Harambee neighborhood after five years, citing economic challenges and personal aspirations.

Ambrose Rhodes, of Milwaukee, cuts into a pancake at Sam's Place Jazz Café, the day before the café’s closure, on Feb. 19, 2026, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. “I hate to see it go,” Rhodes said. - Angelica ...

After nearly five years in business, Sam’s Place Jazz Café in Milwaukee’s Harambee neighborhood will close on today. The café, which served owner Sam ...

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After five years in business, Sam’s Place Jazz Cafe is closing due to economic challenges. Customers have a last chance to ...

Sam’s Place Jazz Cafe is winding down operations at 3338 N. Martin Luther King Jr. Dr., with plans to host its final service Friday, Feb. 20. The jazz-focused coffeehouse is led by Sam Belton, who ...

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Sam’s Place opened in 2021 as a second location to Belton’s downtown CITY.NET Jazz Café and included an on-site roastery, Abyssinia Coffee, according to the café’s website. The project was part of a ...

Like many other restaurants, Sam's cites ongoing economic challenges and shifts in the local business landscape as reasons ...

Sam's Place Jazz Café will close its doors Friday, Feb. 20, after nearly five years serving Milwaukee's Harambee neighborhood. The cafe made the announcement Tuesday, Feb. 17, citing ...

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