The Black Smock

The Black Smock Parlor and Eatery

06/03/2026

The porch is SO READY!

06/03/2026

Step inside…
Where every room has a personality, every corner has a secret, and every night feels like you’ve wandered into a story you didn’t know you were part of.

At The Black Smock and Speakeasy Fifty50, the atmosphere isn’t just décor — it’s a whole mood.
Red velvet chairs. Tin ceilings. Neon whispers. Steampunk skulls. Music rooms. Magic kitchens.
It’s all real, and it’s all waiting for you.

And these photos?
Not from a promo shoot.
Not from a local.
Not from someone we hired.

They were taken by John — a professional RN who carries his camera everywhere like it’s part of his emergency kit.
He and his brilliant engineer wife were just passing through town while she taught a class at UW–Platteville.
A totally ordinary day… until they stepped inside.

He froze.
Looked around.
And basically said with his whole soul,
“…okay, what IS this place?”

Next thing we know, he’s capturing the velvet, the glow, the metalwork, the mischief — like he’d stumbled into a secret world and needed photographic proof before anyone accused him of exaggerating.

And then he sent them to us.
Just because the space grabbed him by the senses and refused to let go.
Honestly? We’re blushing.

If a couple just passing through can feel the magic…
imagine what you’ll feel when you’re actually here. Thanks again John Cooke! What a huge compliment!

06/02/2026

🍫COCOA THERAPY: the belief that a good chocolate hit can realign your soul faster than a motivational podcast.

It’s self‑care… but delicious.

• SIDE EFFECTS INCLUDE: improved mood, questionable decisions, and crumbs on your shirt.
• RECOMMENDED DOSAGE: yes.

04/28/2026

🥣 “The Cereal Milk Master”

Meet Jeff, our Cinnamon Toast Crunch Latte Master!

He’s been training since the dawn of Saturday mornings cartoons! fueled by soaked cereal milk and pure cinnamon swagger.

🔥 Permanent Specialty Menu launches this weekend!
Come taste nostalgia—one sip at a time.

This Latte is dubbed: Saturday Morning Cartoons!

Mostly because the milk actually is Cinnamon Toast Crunch Infused!

— The Back‑Room Scholar📕The Stay‑and‑Study SpecialFor students who prefer their homework with a side of mystery. Deal:Sh...
04/23/2026

— The Back‑Room Scholar

📕The Stay‑and‑Study Special
For students who prefer their homework with a side of mystery.

Deal:
Show your student ID and enjoy $1 off any drink (yes the “adult bevies too”) when you settle in for a “study session.” (Or work session!)
(If your laptop is open, it counts.)

Pull up, tap into the WiFi, and let the ambiance do half your homework.

📣Moving on up in the (challenge accepted) pastry world!! ⚙️ Napoleon: The Pastry That Actually Conquered SomethingLegend...
04/22/2026

📣Moving on up in the (challenge accepted) pastry world!!

⚙️ Napoleon: The Pastry That Actually Conquered Something

Legend says the Napoleon was invented by a French baker who thought, “What if dessert… but taller?”
Centuries later, it’s still flakier than spring weather in Wisconsin and twice as dramatic.

And yes — it’s dynamite, just like the movie.
Lola insisted on holding the fuse. We didn’t argue.

Pair it with our Spring Gear‑Grind Latte — floral foam, a hint of citrus, and enough caffeine to power a small airship.

👅Now that we’ve figured out what you really want………..🍫CHOCOLATE!!!~CHOCOLATE CREAM CHEESE CLOUD CAKE!!~This weeks “choco...
04/17/2026

👅Now that we’ve figured out what you really want………..🍫CHOCOLATE!!!

~CHOCOLATE CREAM CHEESE CLOUD CAKE!!

~This weeks “chocolate house cake”!

P.S. ALWAYS AVAILABLE at Speakeasyfifty50!!

📣THIS WEEKS GIBANICA flavors to experience..!1. Brandied mushroom/LEEK2. Bacon/spinich
04/15/2026

📣THIS WEEKS GIBANICA flavors to experience..!

1. Brandied mushroom/LEEK
2. Bacon/spinich

04/15/2026

***FRESH OUT OF “THE SMOCK” OVEN!!***

🍪Chocolate Cinnamon brown sugar SCONES!

Do you LOVE chocolate chip cookies??

SAME idea … but BIGGER..

Business Owner Math:Not a day off.Not a tax refund.Not even a perfectly behaved espresso machine.Nope.A shiny new brewer...
03/31/2026

Business Owner Math:

Not a day off.
Not a tax refund.
Not even a perfectly behaved espresso machine.

Nope.
A shiny new brewer shows up and suddenly he’s whistling, reorganizing shelves, and talking about “workflow efficiency” like he’s giving a TED Talk.

If you know, you know.
There’s a special kind of joy that only comes from replacing the one piece of equipment that’s been betraying you for months.

Cheers to the tiny upgrades that keep us from losing our minds… and to the husbands who treat new coffee pots like newborns. ☕️🍼😂

Hugs,
Wifey!!

Address

130 Market Street
Platteville, WI
53818

Opening Hours

Tuesday 9am - 2pm
Wednesday 9am - 2pm
Thursday 9am - 2pm
5pm - 8pm
Friday 9am - 2pm

Telephone

+16086422579

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