Dane County's only black owned bar, nightclub, or music venue. One of maybe two jazz clubs in…read moreMadison. Pretty horrible that both of those things are true in 2019. Madison makes it very very hard for both music venues and black owned businesses. We're lucky to have Cafe CODA. Hanah John Taylor, an internationally respected jazz musician and Madison icon, opened this venue to fill the void. It's gorgeous, both spacious and intimate, with a decent stage and sound system and a full bar. He draws a who's who of local musicians, some up and coming, and some out of town acts. Covers are reasonable. To my knowledge no food is served but there's usually a popcorn machine available for free, and many restaurants within walking distance. Some nights offer jazz or funk jams giving musicians an opportunity to sit in. Biggest downside is that there is no offstreet parking, a common problem for Willy St businesses. I wish I had more free time to support Cafe CODA more. If you do, or are looking for a comfortable place to see live music, or even just an east side watering hole, stop by and support Hanah, minority owned business, and local music. Madison needs more places like this.

Fantastic and friendly spot to catch a wide variety of jazz. We are lucky to have this gem. On…read moreweekends they host "Cool School" for musicians ages 7-19. A city treasure.

The Cat House is a unique, fun experience to hang out and chill with some adoptable cats…read more If you or someone you're with likes cats - you'll enjoy the Cat House in Roselle. They have a ton of cats walking around and hanging out (including kittens) and you're able to play with them, buy drinks or snacks while you're there or cat merchandise that helps support the house getting cats adopted. I participated in a cat bingo night where you can get cat themed prize bags which was pretty fun. I'd recommend a visit for a unique experience and if you like cats.

We went to The Cat House after my last day before holiday PTO and wasn't entirely sure what to…read moreexpect. There is a small receiving area with free hot drinks and a cooler of for purchase cold drinks. Upon being greeted we were given the rules to play, and made our way in. The space was quiet and relaxing, and we enjoyed it. For me personally, I'd have a hard time enjoying it as much with little kids running about, but since we didn't have said little kids (or any kids) we decompressed, played, and just enjoyed the experience very much. What a great concept and well executed.

Stopped here for a matcha, it was really good! I love the beauty items and matcha sets they sell. I…read morealso like the Purple Door ice cream flavors they have. I have yet to eat here since they started serving food again but a customer sitting near me told me the food is great. Side note: I would have given 5-stars for today's experience except I asked the young girl at the counter to make my drink for here in a cafe mug and it was served in a to-go cup. When I said something, she looked at another employee and rolled her eyes. It was rude and I was standing right there.

Stopped in for lunch and there was a long line. I waited and when I ordered they informed me about…read more20minutes for food. I was happy they acknowledge being behind and they were right on it as it was about 20minutes for my sandwich. The staff were so sweet! The inside was cute as also a pharmacy/store. Long tables for sitting and outside had about 6 tables as well. The turkey club was very good. The basil aioli was delicious. The sandwich was a great size and tasted fresh.

Big fan of Treehouse Cafe. It's surprisingly kind of small, but you get a ton of value out of the…read morespace, and my kids can easily play here for hours. They have a really good variety of snacks plus freshly made food that actually tastes great. And somehow, the coffee is extremely good too. I highly recommend the banana latte or the s'mores latte, and definitely try mixing and matching the cold foams. Another thing I really like is that they have two separate party areas, so even when birthday parties are going on, the whole place doesn't feel completely overloaded. They also have genuinely comfortable chairs for parents, which sounds like a small thing until you've spent hours at other kids' places sitting in chairs that make you miserable. Overall, I'm a pretty big fan. The kids stay entertained, the food and coffee are good, and the pricing feels very fair compared with some of the other places like this. Definitely worth checking out.

Took our little here for the first time today, and he just turned one so we just missed the cut off…read morefor him being free. Bummer, haha. But it was $17 for the day, which isn't too bad. I do wish there was a half day price for littles under 3 because they for sure won't last the full day to enjoy the play. We lasted about an hour, it took little man about 20 minutes or so to get used to the play area, esp with all of the screaming big kids. The ceiling space really does carry the screams quite a bit so he got startled often but ended up still having a great time. The space was spacious and the staff was incredibly nice. We also ordered little man a meal after 3 and got a discount. We got a few drinks as well. We got him a grilled cheese and it came with veggie straws and a beverage. Since he couldn't drink juice yet, they offered milk which he did get to enjoy. Overall a great experience, and recommend to any parents looking to tire their kiddos out during break.

This is the place if you want to know more about the Bible! And individual Bible studies are…read moreavailable too, at one's own convenience.

From the owner: 238 Church is a Spirit-filled, Apostolic, and Bible-based place of worship serving DeForest,…read moreMadison, Waunakee, and the surrounding areas. As part of the United Pentecostal Church International (UPCI), we offer Sunday worship services, Bible studies, online services, youth ministries, prayer meetings, baptism services, and community outreach programs. Led by Pastor Jerry Lee Simmons, we provide a vibrant, faith-filled atmosphere. Whether you're searching for a Pentecostal church, an Evangelical community, or "churches near me," we invite you to plan your visit today, experience God, and discover the full gospel message of Jesus Christ in a family-friendly, Spirit-led church. Service starts at 2:38pm every Sunday.

Although I wanted to love Azal because of its vitality and my friends loving it, unfortunately it…read morewasn't for me. I found the coffee to become bitter after sitting for a few minutes and quite expensive. The service took extremely long and people after us, although we had just ordered two lattes, were receiving their food and drinks before us. The location is a bit out of the way. Street parking is usually available. The interior is beautiful.

After dinner next door at Momo Mee, we stopped in for coffee drinks before heading home. I loved my…read moredecaf pistachio latte - the best I've ever had. It was so rich and creamy. I also got to try the cinnamon date latte and that one was amazing, too. Service was fast and friendly! The space inside is lovely and modern and has lots of tables. I saw lots of people with laptops so this would be a great place to work or study for a while. I was too full from dinner, but their pastries and food choices looked delicious, so I need to get back.

The ghostly trio seriously elevated my standards for all iced lattes! The coffee is strong and so…read moreis the miso, making a really unique umami yet sweet and rich flavor that I will never stop thinking about. Also love the ambiance - there's free wifi and multiple long tables with outlets and lamps perfect for studying, reading, or just hanging out! It definitely can get crowded and a bit loud though. They also have bathrooms!

The Ghostly Trio 8/10 is a white miso caramel and black sesame latte, and I loved how unique the…read moreflavor combination was! It was nutty, and I could actually taste the espresso without the miso, caramel, or black sesame overpowering it. The flavors worked together really well, and it was delicious. The Basic 9/10 was a pumpkin puree latte with cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and allspice. The pumpkin and cinnamon flavors were strong, and the espresso was delicious. Definitely my favorite of the two! Honestly, I wish this place were closer to where I live because I could see it becoming my go-to coffee shop. I really loved their espresso flavor. The vibes are chill and casual with a strong '80s aesthetic. It's pretty spacious but gets packed, with couches for lounging and water and Wi-Fi available. The music is upbeat and loud, though, so I'd say it's more of a lounge to hang out with friends than a quiet place to work.

Amazing experiences at the Vibes Cafe! The beverage menu is only a small aspect of the health…read moretreatments for mind, body and soul! Red light bed offers relief from chronic pain, vibro-accustic bed with binaural sound healing resets the nervous system. The newest feature, the biocharger is a version of the rife machine and scientifically proven to recharge human energy fields. Halo therapy sauna provides relief from congestion. All relaxing and restorative at the same time!

They don't just have a cafe ~ they also offer a unique quiet back room space designed for…read morerelaxation and wellness. It features red light therapy, a salt sauna, a quantum light bed, bio mats, green light and vibro beds. Reiki master by appointment. The space is also available for private events and regularly hosts gatherings, including sound baths and other wellness experiences. Definitely worth checking out.

Seriously chill place. The coffee is great. And the sound of washing machines is soothing. The…read moreperfect spot for a clean working session

Try to come here a couple times, parking was absolutely a hot mess. Monday they are close from…read moreTuesday through Thursday beyond a hot mess express on the parking in the lot or side street. Very hidden location, chill, coffee is easy going. Not impressed of the wow factor of the drinks. It's not strong coffee. Great location, you can do laundry, and great a drink of coffee or tea or a snack. Or you can bring your work stuff and get stuff done. Staff is amazing and easy going.

I love this place, they have such creative and delicious food and drinks. The work staff is very…read morewelcoming and I will always stop by when I'm in whitewater!

Love this place. I'd been here over 5 years ago and remembered they had really delicious coffee…read moredrinks, so I stopped back in here when I happened to be in town on a snowy December day. Staff was super kind and welcoming when I walked in, and had no issues changing/updating my order when I discovered they had an incredible list of holiday drinks instead of my boring old latte. My Gingerbread Latte was soooo decadent and a welcome treat on such a cold and icky morning. I arrived when they first opened in the morning, in a snowstorm, during finals week... so I was the only one there that I could see, but they do have tons of space to sit down at a table or curl up in a comfy seat... and multiple rooms. It's a very homey spot that I certainly recommend checking out.