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    Ancora Cafe + Bakery

    4.3 (211 reviews)
    Closed 6:30 am - 3:00 pm
    Updated 1 month ago

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    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating

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    Tiana D.

    An excellent spot for breakfast in Madison! The space is huge. Super easy to get a table, even on a weekend. You order at the counter and take a number. A very "help yourself" vibe. We needed to ask where the high chairs were and grab one. I got an egg scramble with a side of pancakes. Solid food, but not out of this world. The coffee is also good!

    Coffee and a chocolate croissant
    Navatnie E.

    We stopped at Ancora for breakfast and coffee while my stepdad was running the marathon, and it ended up being such a good choice. The line was out the door, so I ordered through the app instead. It did take a little while for our order to be ready, but they were incredibly busy, so it was understandable. We all tried the maple sage matcha and didn't love it, but the young woman delivering food was so kind and pleasant when we asked to switch it for something else. She happily brought us a different drink, which we really appreciated. The rest of our food and drinks were great, and even though it was packed, the atmosphere was still really warm and welcoming. I'd definitely come back!

    Lavender cold brew
    Liz B.

    We tried a few drinks for a much needed kick of caffeine! The lavender cold brew and coconut cold brew were both good, I would recommend getting the coconut cold brew half sweet. I definitely wouldn't get the seasonal blackberry matcha again, it was so sweet and only tasted like blackberry syrup, with very little matcha. The inside had a cute seating area for food. The drinks were made quickly, but the cashier was a little rushed when we were trying to decide what drinks to get.

    coconut cream cold brew half sweet
    Natalie Y.

    came here and got a coconut cream cold brew half sweet! service was 0/10. the worker didnt have very warm service. it felt cold and unfriendly and i didnt really feel welcome at all. she didnt smile and i felt like my existence was bothering her even though i was polite and smiley. definitely should work on that as a business bc its a big part of a customers experience. it makes me want to not go back despite enjoying my drink. anyways, i would give my drink an 8.5/10! it was half sweet but felt more like 75% sweet. if i could do it again, id go 25% sweet. it had good coconut flavor that ended up working well with the coffee! my friends got a lavender coffee and blackberry matcha. had a sip of the matcha and it was a 0/10. way too sweet and artificial, no matcha, just blackberry syrup and sugar.. im sorry but i would not get that again. the lavender was better, 8/10! the place looked cute to sit down and eat but was also really crowded when we went so we just got our drinks and left. especially since we felt so unwelcome by the service earlier.

    Indoor seating with the feel of outdoors!
    donna p.

    Perfect place for morning stop. Breakfast sandwich delicious and hand delivered when dining in. Lots of areas to dine, outdoor and indoor. Service with a smile! Cortado made to order and good.

    Dirty napkin after wiping table
    Elaine W.

    very Slow service. Filthy tables and counter. They give them a quick swipe and don't deep clean them. Avoid this Ancora

    Tofu bahn mi & Hella Stella
    Ericka B.

    Went here for lunch on a Friday and the place was pretty busy, but there were still tables available. We ended up ordering the Hella Stella and the tofu bahn mi with greens and green goddess dressing. The food came out pretty quick given how busy they were. Both were pretty tasty options, but the Hella Stella was my favorite. It's even better if you add a little green goddess dressing to it to brighten it up a little. Overall, good food and quick service.

    Avocado Toast Entree
    Amy L.

    Such a cute little café! We arrived here during lunch, and while it was busy, we were able to order and find a table without any issues. I ordered the Avocado Toast, and a Chai Latte. The toast had roasted Brussels sprouts that were sweeter than I was expecting, in a good way, and added a nice crunch to it! Chai was good, but nothing extraordinary.

    Coconut cold brew
    Sydney D.

    Decaf cold brew?!? That alone deserves 5 stars. I've never been able to have cold brew and the coconut cold brew was delicious. Service was friendly and there was is lots of seating

    Anna W.

    I ordered the breakfast biscuit & a latte and they were both delicious and got a table right away since they have lots of seating available. Am returning on my next trip to Scenic Madison, Wisconsin.

    Avocado Toast Entree, bacon, French toast sticks
    Ellena K.

    Favorite coffee and breakfast in Madison. Avocado toast and French toast sticks are my favorite, but you really can't go wrong with anything - although I think they may have removed French toast sticks from the menu :(. In terms of coffee, the fruity pebbles latte (when in season) is a must-try. Other seasonal drinks are amazing also. Can get busy on weekends but there is plenty of space in the back indoor area also. Staff are always wonderful and make me smile!

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    great food, service, and lots of seating! love how it's vegetarian and gluten-free friendly. the ginger orange pancakes were delicious!

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    Excellent biscuits. Lovely baked goods. Tasty burritos. Friendly and accommodating service. And cute atmosphere!

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    Love this breakfast spot! Cozy vibe, tasty food, and the coffee always hits just right. Perfect place to start the day

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