We were in Wisconsin for the weekend and on our way back home I saw this delightful shop and imma…read moresucker for chocolate. Figured they must have hit chocolate. 1. Upon walking in you immediately know you're going to love the place. It's so cute and cozy. There is indoor and outdoor seating, cute decor, and chocolate galore. 2. I ordered the drinkable hot chocolate. It was good, although a little thick. I would have wanted a bit of almond milk to thin it a bit but I loved how rich it was. My daughter also got the kids chocolate frappe (I think that's what it was called) she loved it! 3. We received one free truffle each since it our first time there. We ordered the mint, vanilla bean, and turtle truffles. I also ordered the sea salt caramel truffle and my daughter got a gaming boy stick chocolate. So cool. 4. We also tried their cookies so tasty! 5. The lady working was sooooo sweet. Omg, she truly was. I'm so sorry I didn't get her name but she made us feel welcome (almost everyone in Wisconsin made us feel that way) and she was no different. What a pleasant experience as we headed back home. Highly recommend that you drop in when you are in the Madison area!

I got a coconut cream pie latte, one of their summer specials. It was a bit on the pricier side…read more(over $8 for a 16oz not including tip), but entirely WORTH IT! This is the best latte I've had this year--perfect if you like coconut cream cold brews but prefer something a little sweeter than a cold brew, like me. It's got coconut cold foam on top and was also topped with toasted coconut and what seemed like pie crumbs? So delicious It wasn't very busy in there and I got my drink super fast, the barista even walked it out to the table I was waiting at. Highlyyyy recommend this place for coffee!

I was super excited to finally be able to go here while they are open and early! I got the Herb…read moreFocaccia bread and was very disappointed :( I am sad to write a bad review but it was so bad. Both the bags that the bread was put in was covered in oil by the time I got home ( about an hour later). I thought maybe it was just baked and put out so I let it be and a few hours later, while deciding to make lunch, the bag was really covered in oil. The bread tastes like oil and salt. I am very discouraged by this as I know Bloom usually does really well with all they do! Maybe it was just a bad baking day but nonetheless, I had to throw my bread away :( it was not edible

National donut day! Was surprised at work with some yummy cronuts. Flaky, soft, fresh, and the…read moreperfect amount of filling and flavoring in both. Perfectly packaged in a box. Bloom is a Madison favorite of mine!

DONUT MISS OUT ON GREENBUSH BAKERY whenever you're in Madison. I stumbled upon it while researching…read morespots to hit up while in Madison and I'm so excited to report that their cake donuts are EVERYTHING. There was a line when we arrived around 10:30am but there were just enough donuts left to create a yummy assortment half dozen. We picked out 6 different sour cream old fashioned cake donuts and they were each lovely cake donut perfection. From the original sour cream and blueberry to powdered... I was pleased. I'll have to make sure I stop in earlier next time to ensure I get the full selection to choose from!

The donuts look very good and this appears to be a Madison favorite. We're from California and the…read moredonuts are just different (lighter) from the Midwest donuts. But the blueberry sour cream doughnut was pretty good. Everyone was super friendly when we came in.

I have a lot of hope for Paleo Mama Bakery! I've never heard of them until they opened their…read morelocation on Park St. I live in walking distance and have been a few times, including to their opening weekend! To share, I do not have any dietary restrictions, so am new to Paleo, but love to try something new! Very good dishes. Certainly on the higher side price wise. But understandable when you think of the high quality ingredients. I really hope they do well and last, but it's a hard location and a huge building to fill!

I had family visit me from out of state who both have celiac and I always try to accommodate them…read more This brought me to Paleo Mama which, I must say, surpasses most bakeries in Madison. You don't need to have an allergy or sensitivity to eat here, but you need a sweet tooth and a big stomach because the flavor options are extraordinary for those eating without gluten and with other food sensitivities too, like dairy. My family visitors were thrilled and I was grateful to find this great spot in Madison. They also have gift products, some holistic bath and aroma items, candles, etc. and they certainly center women as their patrons and we love to support a woman owned business.

Love the new ownership. day and night from last owner. Pleasant efficient…read more delivery was quick. felt bad afterward I did tip him something.

Only 1/2 of my order was delivered. No flowers came, and I paid for same day service, which also…read moredid not happen. I am calling the Better Buisness Bureau! My order was $280.00!!! order# W1012263057

I stopped by to get some halal meat. The place had a ton of products from around the world. Persian…read morehome made ice cream was my favorite. I got it in 3 flavots. Pistachio, Rose water one was my favorite. Banana was really good, and Pomegranate was ok. Pistachio Maras Kesme Dondurma was really good Turkish ice cream. It was expensive at $17. I like the Turkish cotton candy. Roll max was a good cake. Fruit infused drinks were an interesting concept. Japanese kumquat and lemon drink was my favorite. Speaking about their food counter, snacks like samosa and Uzbek samsa were all really good. But the entree items were just ok. King fish curry was not good. Meat was not as good as I expected.

The salad and hot food bars are incredible and reasonably priced. Cannot beat the selections!…read more Lots of Indian and Chinese entrees. I tried the Lamb Stew, Butter Chicken, and Beef noodles. They were all delicious. Best fast food ever! The workers were very helpful, I over heard a staff member offering for a customer to try a taste of a dish before buying. Awesome

A true Madison gem! This lovely shop has the perfect blend of thoughtful gifts, useful kitchen…read moretools, and little ways to "treat yourself"! I probably visit this shop every couple of months and rarely leave empty handed! The thoughtfully curated and well organized candle department is usually my first stop. Lots of variety, a recent favorite is the "supper club" collection. Lots of classic Wisconsin themes! There are gifts for all ages, from infant toys and books to puzzles and cooking kits. The kitchenware is an impressive range, everything you need to expand your skills, store your goodies, or spice up your presentation. Basically, you have to stop in-it's totally worth it! Also, the wonderful staff have gone above and beyond to create a safe and protective shopping experience during this crisis. Please respect them, give space and keep those masks over your nose!

I used to LOVE this store. Adorable and eclectic gifts, great location, pretty darn charming. In…read morethe past, my experiences with the employees were also pretty darn charming, or at least satisfactorily neutral. The last time I was in the store, however, I was made to feel chastised and unwelcome, and while I recognize that this is a very personal response to an impersonal slap down, it left me feeling so stung that I doubt I'll return. What happened was this: I needed a new pair of reading glasses, and I'd gotten the most adorable Peepers from this store in the past. It was 5:50pm, and I saw on their door sign that they closed at 6pm. Great! I thought. I'll pop in and grab a pair. Immediately upon entering, one employee said, "You know we close in ten minutes." "Got it! I'll be quick!" I replied. I went to the rack of glasses, considered a few pairs, and checked the fit in the little mirror on the rack. In that little mirror, I could see the employee behind me, who was frowning and rolling her eyes in exasperation, mouthing to her fellow employees on the other side of the room that , "No, not yet, she's still here." Yikes, I thought, checking my watch. It was 5:55pm, so I chose a pair and went to the register. One last thing--I wanted to get an e-cloth, a product a different employee had recommended to me the last time I was there. I mentioned this to the employee as she grouchily said, "Will that be all?" She huffed, "Well, the e-cloths are in a different part of the store." She strode off, and I said, "Any one will do!" She said, "No, just come pick the one you want." She proceeded to lead me to a section of wash cloths and sink cleaning scrubby brushes? When I explained that no, I was looking for a microfiber cloth to clean the lenses of the glasses with, and that they used to be stocked at the register, she huffed again and said, "Well, they're not anymore, are they? Also, we're just about to close...?" I bought the glasses, walked out the door, and checked my watch. 5:59pm. But golly, those nine minutes I spent in their store, encroaching on what I assume was their rush to be done and escape their pesky customers, left a bad taste in my mouth that nine days later still hasn't left. Which is a bummer. As I said, I really liked that store. Problem is, the cutest merchandise in the world can't make up for poor customer service.

While popping between nearby Colectivo and the adjacent park, we popped into Alimentari out of…read morecuriosity, and somehow left with a pre-made frozen dinner for the evening and a Spicy Soppressata sammy to enjoy alongside the lake mere feet away! While they seem to be known for their sandwiches, and for good reason, they have a lot of great artisanal items rooted in Italian cooking. This includes oils, wines, sauces, spices, treats and more. The "more" also includes fresh-made pasta, hand cut meats and cheeses, gelato and a few other absolutely delish items! Back to that sandwich...we were not hungry, but could not pass up a good sandwich, especially one freshly made on locally sourced and baked bread! The bread was the absolutely star of each bite, I mean...sheesh! The sandwich in full was great, and definitely worth the stop in on its own. The store itself is small, but mighty, and well laid out, stocked with all the goods, flows well, clean and in great condition. Service was stellar as well. We were greeted upon entry, checked on while browsing and chatted up while being rang out. Overall, solid spot for a ready-made meal, a special ingredient, a tasty sandwich, fresh pasta, charcuterie or just to wander around in!

Holy smokes... I am going to have dreams about this sandwich. It is definitely top 3 sandwiches of…read moremy life and maybe the best ever. I had the prosciutto sandwich and my SO had the pastrami and both had nothing but good things to say as we ate. The prosciutto sandwich had balsamic that had just started to soak into the otherwise crunchy bread, with these big chunks of mozzarella and the freshest tomatoes and greens. Alimentari itself is this awesome little deli/grocer with both bagged pastas AND FRESH PASTA/antipasti available to buy, as well as all sorts of goods, breads, coffees, chocolates, beverages and a whole wine selection. Beware that there is no seating inside but definitely do not let this dissuade you from visiting.