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Really cute place! Definitely has a cozy atmosphere, but it is a little cramped. I would probably only come for to-go coffee. We tried two of the seasonal fall lattes. The Chaider (chai and apple cider) was amazing. The apple cider donut latte was good, it could have had more flavor. Service was fast, I imagine if it were crowded inside the waiting area would get pretty cramped.
Gorgeous micro coffee shop, we loved the staff and vibes. They roast their beans in a warehouse nearby, loved the quality! Went with two iced lattes - PSL and Sea Salt Maple - both were well balanced - not too sweet and the best cup of fall.
Incredible lattes. We ordered a regular hot latte, no flavoring, and a hot matcha latte. Both were excellent quality and delicious. Highly recommend.
Got caffeinated at Cafe Domestique on a Saturday morning. Had heard good things about the coffee they were making. The shop has a homey feel to it with a bike shop in the back that's connected (really cool!). There's not much seating indoors so definitely come earlier if you're looking for a spot to sit indoors. I got a classic iced oatmilk latte that was very solid. There's expresso was strong (which I like) and the oatmilk was a great ratio. Overall, would recommend their coffee!
Got an iced maple sea salt oat milk latte and it was just fabulous! The sweetest service and drink came out almost immediately. It is a bit small with just 3 tables which were all full when I arrived, so if you are trying to come have a spot to work beware you may not get one!
Their coffee smells sooooo good!!!!! The barista is great at making wonderful coffee. He made the perfect the creamy milk and beautiful latte art. Their coffee beans are freshly roasted in local roasters. Must go to in Madison!!!!!
Very cute, small coffee shop. There are a handful of tables and bar seating. It's cool because it's connected to a local bike shop. Overall an awesome vibe. I just grabbed a chai latte to go. It wasn't the best chai latte but it was pretty good. The temperature was perfect. The staff was super friendly and efficient. I want to go back and have a latte there. It seems like a great spot to meet a friend or get some work done. Especially cozy on a rainy or snowy day!
Small digs. Impeccable vibe. Great latte. I was always intrigued by this place. It was the bike themed cafe adjacent to a bike shop. What a duo! Café Domestique makes it work for them tho. Extremely friendly staff. It's small, not a ton a seating. Wasn't crazy busy this Saturday afternoon. I got a smoked salty maple latte. So delicious. Smoked salt and rich maple syrup. They have specialty seasonal drinks. Will have to come back for the next menu! Latte was like $6.50, totally why I'd expect. Small and calm vibe! Perfect place for your afternoon read and a yummy latte.
Delicious lattes! Great milk texture and well balanced flavors ! They offer a few pastries and cute sitting area (: Don't worry if you're not sure what to get, their baristas are so sweet and helpful ! You can't go wrong with any of their options (:
I can certainly see the appeal to this place. The menu is fun and the bike theme is really pretty cool. My biggest critique is that this place is REALLY small. Even if every chair at every table was filled, I'm guessing you could only fit about 12 people. I honestly felt guilty for taking up one of their few spots. To make matters worse, when accessing the wifi, guest are instructed to not use it longer than a half hour. So essentially, this place is designed to grab your coffee and leave--ideally within 30 minutes. This design might be more tolerable if I didn't pay almost $6 for a small latte. On top of all that, the staff were pretty average. They did their jobs, but I didn't feel like they were especially welcoming or helpful.
Madison has some cafes that focus on style, and some others that focus on coffee aka substance aka subsistence. Domestique is consistently in the ladder camp. The coffee is always great, and they have a wonderful set of rotating roasters. There are fun baked goods. The seating area is a little small and awkward (just given the space) but it is usually not that crowded. The coffee is worth it though. And they have wifi now!
Went to the North Street location for a Saturday pick me up. Staff was super friendly and happy to explain drink options and make recommendations. Ended up getting a cortado and was pleasantly surprised to see that it came with two Teddy Grahams. It was a tasty drink and the relaxed atmosphere was welcome for reading on a sunny Saturday morning.
A coffee gem! They use Ruby & Intelligentsia beans. Syrups in the seasonal drinks are all house made. We were welcomed by a very friendly barista. He gave us a sample of the Ube syrup after we asked what it is. We liked it and ordered a Ube latte as well as a lavender latte. The drinks were rich & flavorful with a nice kick of espresso taste. The Ube latte tasted a bit like taro milk (if you have taro milk tea or ice-cream before) with coffee. The lavender latte has a strong lavender flavor and tasted very natural and balanced. The milk temperature was right and the foam was blended well with the espresso. We were pleasantly impressed! Street parking is easy nearby.
5 months ago
24 days ago
The barista was so welcoming and friendly, and the house made syrups matter! We got Brown sugar lattes and Honey Lattes and they were tasty. When we are in Madison we go out of our way to come here, it's one of the best spots for Lattes and House made syrups in Madison, I recommend it and will return! read more
8 months ago
Really cute place! Definitely has a cozy atmosphere, but it is a little cramped. I would probably only come for to-go coffee. We tried two of the seasonal fall lattes. The Chaider (chai and apple cider) was amazing. The apple cider donut latte was good, it could have had more flavor. Service was fast, I imagine if it were crowded inside the waiting area would get pretty cramped. read more
1 year ago
Gorgeous micro coffee shop, we loved the staff and vibes. They roast their beans in a warehouse nearby, loved the quality! Went with two iced lattes - PSL and Sea Salt Maple - both were well balanced - not too sweet and the best cup of fall. read more
1 year ago
Incredible lattes. We ordered a regular hot latte, no flavoring, and a hot matcha latte. Both were excellent quality and delicious. Highly recommend. read more
Got caffeinated at Cafe Domestique on a Saturday morning. Had heard good things about the coffee they were making. The shop has a homey feel to it with a bike shop in the back that's connected (really cool!). There's not much seating indoors so definitely come earlier if you're looking for a spot to sit indoors. I got a classic iced oatmilk latte that was very solid. There's expresso was strong (which I like) and the oatmilk was a great ratio. Overall, would recommend their coffee! read more
2 years ago
Got an iced maple sea salt oat milk latte and it was just fabulous! The sweetest service and drink came out almost immediately. It is a bit small with just 3 tables which were all full when I arrived, so if you are trying to come have a spot to work beware you may not get one! read more
2 years ago
Their coffee smells sooooo good!!!!! The barista is great at making wonderful coffee. He made the perfect the creamy milk and beautiful latte art. Their coffee beans are freshly roasted in local roasters. Must go to in Madison!!!!! read more
Very cute, small coffee shop. There are a handful of tables and bar seating. It's cool because it's connected to a local bike shop. Overall an awesome vibe. I just grabbed a chai latte to go. It wasn't the best chai latte but it was pretty good. The temperature was perfect. The staff was super friendly and efficient. I want to go back and have a latte there. It seems like a great spot to meet a friend or get some work done. Especially cozy on a rainy or snowy day! read more
4 years ago
Small digs. Impeccable vibe. Great latte. I was always intrigued by this place. It was the bike themed cafe adjacent to a bike shop. What a duo! Café Domestique makes it work for them tho. Extremely friendly staff. It's small, not a ton a seating. Wasn't crazy busy this Saturday afternoon. I got a smoked salty maple latte. So delicious. Smoked salt and rich maple syrup. They have specialty seasonal drinks. Will have to come back for the next menu! Latte was like $6.50, totally why I'd expect. Small and calm vibe! Perfect place for your afternoon read and a yummy latte. read more
Delicious lattes! Great milk texture and well balanced flavors ! They offer a few pastries and cute sitting area (: Don't worry if you're not sure what to get, their baristas are so sweet and helpful ! You can't go wrong with any of their options (: read more
I can certainly see the appeal to this place. The menu is fun and the bike theme is really pretty cool. My biggest critique is that this place is REALLY small. Even if every chair at every table was filled, I'm guessing you could only fit about 12 people. I honestly felt guilty for taking up one of their few spots. To make matters worse, when accessing the wifi, guest are instructed to not use it longer than a half hour. So essentially, this place is designed to grab your coffee and leave--ideally within 30 minutes. This design might be more tolerable if I didn't pay almost $6 for a small latte. On top of all that, the staff were pretty average. They did their jobs, but I didn't feel like they were especially welcoming or helpful. read more
Madison has some cafes that focus on style, and some others that focus on coffee aka substance aka subsistence. Domestique is consistently in the ladder camp. The coffee is always great, and they have a wonderful set of rotating roasters. There are fun baked goods. The seating area is a little small and awkward (just given the space) but it is usually not that crowded. The coffee is worth it though. And they have wifi now! read more
Went to the North Street location for a Saturday pick me up. Staff was super friendly and happy to explain drink options and make recommendations. Ended up getting a cortado and was pleasantly surprised to see that it came with two Teddy Grahams. It was a tasty drink and the relaxed atmosphere was welcome for reading on a sunny Saturday morning. read more
A coffee gem! They use Ruby & Intelligentsia beans. Syrups in the seasonal drinks are all house made. We were welcomed by a very friendly barista. He gave us a sample of the Ube syrup after we asked what it is. We liked it and ordered a Ube latte as well as a lavender latte. The drinks were rich & flavorful with a nice kick of espresso taste. The Ube latte tasted a bit like taro milk (if you have taro milk tea or ice-cream before) with coffee. The lavender latte has a strong lavender flavor and tasted very natural and balanced. The milk temperature was right and the foam was blended well with the espresso. We were pleasantly impressed! Street parking is easy nearby. read more
1 year ago
2 years ago
Very balanced and strong cold brew. Excellent latte and adorable space. Lovely experience. read more
2 years ago
5 years ago
The baristas are so kind and they're so knowledgeable. I asked them about their espresso roasts and they were able to provide me details of their flavors and give me their recommendations. My favorite is their cappuccino, which they make traditionally. Their seasonal drinks are also delicious and they sell out pretty fast. The aesthetic of the coffee shop is bike themed, which in my opinion, suits Madison. I definitely recommend this cafe to those on bike trails since it's really close to the trail. The art work is also very impressive. The coffee shop is small and there isn't much room to sit, especially with the pandemic going on. read more
Such a cool spot! Came up from Milwaukee to meet a friend of mine in Madison. The lavender latte was great. My friend ordered their classic black coffee and he said it's one of his favorite places in Madison to grab a drink. read more
8 years ago
Their rosemary brown sugar latte is creamy and well-balanced. The rosemary is gentle, subtle and earthy while the brown sugar adds a warm, carmelized-sweetness. Great customer service. Very clean and neat. Loved the bike theme and integrated bike shop! read more
I love everything about this cafe: the coffee, the artwork, the bicycles, the service. I usually get their brewed coffee, but if it's a hot day and you need something cool and refreshing, their iced Canadian coffee (made with maple syrup!) will definitely satisfy all your needs. I usually get pastries from Batch next door and come into Cafe Domestique to enjoy my baked goods with a cup of coffee. Fun tidbit, the portraits on the left are of cyclist before a race (can't remember which race). The photos on the right are taken immediately after the race. read more
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Cute coffee shop in Willy Street with a bicycle theme. Friendly service, intimate inside, great drink! I ordered the Rosemary Brown Sugar Latte after reading yelp reviews. I forgot to ask what milk it came with and the woman at the front had already put my card in when I inquired. (My stomach doesn't like dairy as much as I do... :( ) I said it was fine to re-run but she said it was OK and gave me almond milk. They have an option for tip on the machine, so I made up for it with a tip :) They also have oat milk, which is a nice option. The latte was really good! The rosemary was subtle, not overpowering at all. They use intelligentsia coffee, and the drink was smooth without being overly sweet. Yum! I came here to study, and it's probably a better place for a meeting or catch up. Not overly loud but just a little close together for studying. I still got some work done though, and there were a few other people here with laptops. Because of its location, parking took me a few minutes to find. There's only street parking. Overall, really nice people and a cute shop. I'm sure I'll be back! read more
8 years ago
Wow this macchiato is really good and I'm usually very picky with my espressos. They also make pour overs here with a good selection of beans read more
8 years ago
5 years ago
6 years ago
I live nearby and love it here! Everything is of high quality and delicious; also, the staff are very friendly. I am pregnant and drinking decaf, which I usually don't enjoy, but their decaf espresso is great. The Ube latte is amazing and so pretty! Definitely check this place out if you love coffee and want to support local businesses. read more
3 years ago
7 years ago
My friends and I came here early for some coffee and baked treats before our road trip. I had the maple and sea salt latte and a baked good (from Batch). The latte was very smooth and yummy! Great place to check out bike paraphernalia as well! read more
There are so many things I enjoy about Cafe Domestique. I love that they serve/carry Intelligentsia coffee (they also offer other brands), they make their own syrups and they take the time to craft a delicious beverage. Their space is sparse, but in a good way - on a sunny day the light shines through their windows and makes everything all bright and inviting. On my most recent visit I tried the rosemary brown sugar latte with oat milk and it was perfect until my last sip. And the cafe's proximity to Batch is just perfect - grab a drink then pastries, or vice versa - you can't go wrong! read more
8 years ago
Not a bad coffee joint. I dug the single source espresso shots. It's a funky particular space... shared with a bicycle shop. read more
4 years ago
7 years ago
Beautiful coffee shop combined with cargo bike shop that does a mini children's concert on Saturday mornings. So amazing. read more
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1408 Williamson St
Madison, WI 53703
Williamson - Marquette, Willy St
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(608) 467-2316
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