So happy they make delicious no-caffeine cappuccinos. The space and vibe were both comfortable. It…read moremakes for a truly lovely place to stop and have a coffee.

Solid coffee spot in Madison. Matcha n greens ended up having a lot of milk and drinks were a…read morelittle on the expensive side but everyone left relatively happy with their choices.

Ancora is my other favorite breakfast place (tied with Marigold). I usually go to the Ancora in…read moreShorewood hills. It's a light, airy cafe with outdoor seating. You order at the counter and the staff brings the food out to you. It can get busy. When I'm here for breakfast, I invariably order the Honey Bacon Biscuit. It has a fried egg, bacon, cheddar, hot honey and scallion on a biscuit. It's perfect. I've gone for lunch a few times, but I always return to my first love, the Honey Bacon Biscuit. Their seasonal drinks are fantastic as well. No disappointments, no notes.

WOW. So glad my friend brought me here - this place is stunning!…read more I was blown away when we walked in. The ambiance, decor, and style in here is incredible. Worth a visit in and of itself! They have patio, indoor, and upstairs seating with a mix of table types and styles. Their little bar seating on the main floor was so cute! We opted for upstairs - nice and quiet, and cozy. I ordered a matcha, and we both got breakfast sandwiches. I appreciate that they have gluten free bread! We ordered at the front, and delivery to our table took a while: 20+ minutes I'd guess? It felt a bit long for a casual cafe. My sandwich and side of potatoes were good - potatoes were a little cold, but still tasted good. The matcha was delicious! We got a fruity pebbles latte as well, and it was so bizarre - kinda good, but kinda weird?! Super interesting to try - I feel like it would work better as a matcha latte!

Their Matcha is amazing! One of my favorite places to get a Matcha Latte! I get an Iced Matcha…read moreLatte with Oat Milk and (if available) Sugar-Free Vanilla Flavoring. The staff are great friendly and happy to help you. They enjoy talking to their customers while at the register, or after you pick up your drink. For the ambiance, it depends where you go. The one on State Street is good for noise level. Music isn't too loud or people aren't too loud. The location on Northport Road is a drive-though, but that doesn't matter. The staff are still friendly and happy to talk to you :) The one on University is the same for both locations above.

Never heard of this chain before & had to check it out while in the area. They had multiple…read morelocations around Madison but the Sunday hours varied so we ended up driving a bit out of the way to check it out. I got an oreo blended latte (probably not the official name) which was really good. We were headed back to MN so the blended drink was nice to sip on the ride back. I'd probably stop here again if i'm ever in the area.

YUMMM I got the Thai tea with boba and my friend got the milk tea with boba. They were both…read moredelicious! I really liked how you could adjust the sweetness level. The cashier was a very kind older man, big fan of his! The drinks came out very fast as well. The ambiance is almost like a spa, with its calming music and plants. I definitely will be back!

We came to Madison looking for Bambū and made it in before closing. The variety of drinks and fruit…read moreconcoctions with or without ice cream or boba is vast. Spoiled for choice... for real. There's also waffles and mochi ice cream. I was so pleased with the strawberry fruit tea that I got - perfect sweetness at 50%. The man who took our order was on top of everything and got our order perfectly. It's a small shop with about five little tables and a few counter seats at the window. Cool place to meet up with friends.

We picked Cafe Hollander because it featured European beers and we had a coupon. We chose the…read morecomfortable outside patio to enjoy a good meal of brisket pot pie for me and steamed mussels for my wife. Pot pie came with a flaky and buttery crust. The brisket filling was all meat with no vegetables, which is fine. I would have referred meat chunks over the shredded meat filling to provide a little more texture. Service was prompt and good in spite of a busy Friday night. We will return.

Good food and nice atmosphere, good service for brunch…read more My water tasted weird, but others were fine. The other comments about coffee not being good are accurate.

I ordered the Blueberry Lemonade Matcha. The combination of blueberry, bright and zesty lemonade,…read moreand earthy matcha was SO good. It was sweet, refreshing, tangy, and had just the right amount of matcha flavor. Every sip had me wondering why this wasn't a permanent menu item! I also loved the location. It's such a cute spot, and the patio is perfect for sitting outside and enjoying your drink. Parking is also ample, which makes stopping by super convenient. The staff was amazing, friendly, and knowledgeable. They were happy to answer questions and clearly knew their menu, which made the experience even better. Basically, I came for matcha and left wishing I had discovered this drink sooner. Now I'm just hoping they bring the Blueberry Lemonade Matcha back!

Love the vibe Great service Amazing place for Sunday…read morecoffee and hanging out with friends.

I love Blended! Right in Hilldale Mall, it's really easy to park and access and it's a great snack…read moreor small meal after some shopping. The açaí bowls are so tasty and filling. They're also pretty large and a bit on the pricey side, so I'd recommend the regular size. I love the Zinger, especially with the chocolate bits (not too chocolatey) and the granola crunchies on top. I've gotten into a groove with the Zinger but really need to branch out one of these times! I appreciate the quick service here and there are usually a few open seats inside or outside.

Small açaí and smoothie shop. A few seating options inside but mostly a to go spot it seems. Not…read moremany opportunities to customize anything you want or at least the employee taking our order made it seem that way. Ingredients seemed fresh and the bowls were huge and filling for the price.

Hands down one of my favorite coffee shops I've been to, and it's combined with a store selling one…read moreof my favorite pastimes, a book store. The decor is super cool and vibe-y. I wish I had stopped by later in the day for cocktails - but for now, we were here with a desperate need for coffee. There were so many cool options in the menu like the Red Bean Matcha Latte, the Fig Apple Chaider or the Ca Phe Sua Da. But of course, I had to order the Pandan Iced Latte. I absolutely loved the nuttiness of the Pandan in a latte - I'm just surprised more coffee shops don't offer it. And the perfect offset to it was the Ca Phe Sua Da, or Vietnamese Iced Coffee. It wasn't as mind blowing, but still tasty. Next time I'm in Madison, I'm definitely stopping through for some cocktails!

We really enjoy the trendy vibe of Leopoldo's and if you hit em at happy hour they have featured…read moreand discounted craft cocktails. We ordered oyster and cocktails this stop and everything was so delicious. Friendly and attentive service and the aesthetic couldn't be cooler. Who doesn't love a bookstore.

The Sequoia EVP is my regular Sunday Coffee and Paper Haunt. Anthony works the Sunday afternoon…read moreshift - Noon til Close (5pm). Lattes are consistent. All the EVP beans are air-roasted at EVP's East Washington location. EVP is one of the only coffee shops that can actually make a proper latte... Crema only - not a half a cup of foam. The baristas take their coffee preparation seriously - and it shows. Tracy Danner - The Grand Dame of the Madison Coffee Scene takes pride in every aspect of the EVP enterprise. She supports her employees and the community. She strives to make all of her customers happy and goes out of the way to treat us regulars like family.

Stopped in to grab a chai latte to-go. The line moved quickly and my latte was made super quick…read more Not my favorite chai latte but they have great coffee. I loved their seating areas: outside, couch seating, and tables. A great place to meet someone or work. They even have a small childrens toy area near the couches. Great windows with tons of natural light. It's a bit cluttered and dated but great neighborhood coffee shop vibes. They have some awesome merch. I loved their travel coffee tumblers. Note that the parking lot is always busy, but I've always been able to find a spot. They also have additional street parking on Midvale.

What a cool coffee shop! I liked it a lot. The skylight was pretty cool - tons of natural light…read more Hanging plants. Garage doors that open. Cool ambience! Ordered an ice coffee - solid! Ordered a pumpkin muffin - delicious. Ordered a breakfast burrito - very tasty. Definitely recommend!

After visiting my Colectivo on a previous visit to Madison, I vowed to hit every location in the…read morecity and with my most recent visit and a stop by to this location, goal achieved! I fell in love with the brand via their downtown locations, tasty coffee, creative recipes, chill and local vibes, sustainable and a good cause. All the things! This location is a bit different than their downtown locations, not in service or menu, but it vibes, decor and overall space. This Colectivo is located in an older plaza with a bit of historical significance to the area. With that, Colectivo kept the bones and history of the place, including a cool fireplace inside, and ultimately arranged the restaurant around what was there, not the other way around. As with the other locations, I have an absolute favorite on the menu, an item I am utterly obsessed with...The Iced Cold Brew Oat-Chata. Absolute perfection in an iced coffee cup! Seems fairly simple, but it is complex, layered in flavors and just an enjoyable drink to chill with while hanging out here! As with the other locations, they do offer a bit of food from prepared meals and sandwiches to pastries and treats as well. Service is always stellar at Colectivo and this location is no exception. Overall, massive fan of Colectivo!