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    Colectivo Coffee On the Square

    3.8 (219 reviews)
    Closed 6:30 am - 6:00 pm

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    Becky L.

    Stopped here early on a Saturday morning just as the market was starting up. The line had a few people waiting and it was slow moving for a bit. As one who's worked the early morning coffee shift before on the square, I get it. It's tough when people don't know what to order or take too long but then they went down to one register instead of two. One person was kind of standing in the back watching - for what, I don't know. I brought in a reusable mug but was still charged the full price and didn't get the reusable cup discount. Fine - still happy to not add extra waste. However, the coffee was SCALDING hot and it took a while to cool down in the insulated mug. Better than cold coffee, I guess. The price hasn't been worth it for me for a while with Colectivo but I dig the ambiance this store has to offer. Also, free parking around the corner which was an added bonus. All in all, not bad but not great. They do have a handy window option open for the market which looks like a great idea.

    Breakfast burrito.  Tiny. Skip it.
    Angela S.

    I wish I could ask for my money back. Extremely long wait for my order, even though it wasn't terribly busy. Absolute worst matcha of my life. The breakfast burrito was tiny and not with the price. Tourist trap for sure.

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    Ilayda S.

    They have signature unique coffee drinks made out of house made syrups! I got the iced cardamom honey latte, my husband got the cortado. Both very good and the cardamom honey latte didn't taste too strong (I was worried that it would be too much cardamom taste), very subtle. Definitely recommend trying if you like lattes with different flavors. There were plenty of seating available, great for students to study and hangout.

    Impossible Just Egg Bagel
    Lexi G.

    I was thrilled to hear they added a vegan Impossible Just Egg Bagel to the menu! There aren't many places to get a vegan breakfast sandwich in Madison and with multiple Colectivo locations, it makes it pretty easy to grab one on the fly. The everything bagel comes toasted and the hearty seeds/grains help it to stand out from other everything bagels in town. The avocado is a great addition as well. The service was quick and the sandwich warm and fresh. The cafe has plenty of room to dine in and there's even outdoor seating. The lattes are standard fare, just wish there wasn't an up charge for non-dairy milk!

    Htx Herbivore H.

    Love coming here (when the Farmer's Market isn't on - way too crowded then)! Absolutely love the atmosphere and space, perfect for getting some work done. I really like the small room in the front - separated from the rest of the coffee shop so quieter. I got a hazelnut latte ($5.59), which was pretty good, but wish they had more speciality drinks listed on the menu.

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    Dorthy X.

    Their specialty is coffee, but, I keep coming back for dat Salmon Sandwich + Avocado, on Multi-Grain! So light, refreshing and filling! I'm also a huge fan of their smoothies (the MPG & Green Hornet ), and macaroons. They have a huge tea and coffee selection, and even have beer on the menu. The interior is cool and eclectic. Love how the windows open up and the outside can be brought in. Service is great! But, like most places, the lunch hour can take a bit if you're ordering food. Lots of indoor and outdoor seating is available. They also have cool stickers available for free!

    Juan V.

    Great coffee options from all across the globe. Great atmosphere to people watch or to meet up with a group of people. The white chocolate mocha was so yummy. Great coffee in Madison.

    a mexican themed coffee shop
    Courtney T.

    Snach a Cowboy cookie if you see them!! They're so so good! I also love any coffee drink here. Madison staple! Food is always really great. My favorite location is on the square

    Hot Chai was okay. Banana nut muffin was great. Shop is busy and very dirty. Table stained with coffee, floor full of dirt and crumbs. The cloth chairs are so dirty and in need of replacing. Spend some of your revenue on a new cloth chair.

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    They use the pre-made Monin syrups and pre-made food that cannot be substituted. Not worth the price

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    workers were extremely rude. food was meh. just couldn't get over how rude the workers were

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    They have awesome organic fair trade coffee beans you can buy. If you're dining in, I recommend their breakfast burritos. The pesto one is

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    the employees are so kind! The veggie breakfast burrito was incredible and I couldn't have asked for a better cup of coffee

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