Quick stop for cold brew, a pour over and a cinnamon raisin scone. The scone was clearly fresh and…read moredelicious. A great pit stop on the way to rent bikes and ride around Lake Manona

Simple no frills coffee shop. Small menu and space but high quality coffee. I got an iced maple…read morelatte and was thoroughly impressed with it - it had the perfect sweetness of maple syrup to latte ratio.

My go to spot for a good mocha, perfect blend of expresso and not overly sweet. Solid latte art for…read moresteaming with oat milk, which is a bit harder than whole milk. The cafe has a relaxed vibe with lots of seating. Would recommend visiting if you are a coffee lover

This is THE spot for pre-farmers market caffeine! We stopped in right at 9am on a Saturday and saw…read morethey have a walk-up counter serving some of their top, basic drink options and basic pastries. Inside, one can order from their full menu. Their menu is small but mighty having a little something for everyone. I got a hot Maple Latte with oatmilk. The flavor was subtly sweet but paired great with the espresso. The maple syrup was sourced locally and made in house. I'd be very curious to come back and try the other specialty lattes. My husband got their Homemade Chai Latte. It was cozy in a cup and had nice spices in it. We shared the Bagel Sandwich which was the perfect portion for a breakfast snack. The bagel seemed to have fresh seasoning on it and the flavors layered nicely together. Overall, this was a great coffee, tea, food stop. Its right off Capitol Square but order online for pick up to avoid the lines if you can.

We toured the capital and then looked for coffee. This place was great. We even had wraps for lunch…read moreand they were excellent! We will go back if we get back to Madison.

I spent 5 days in Madison and nearly everyone I ran into was super friendly except at this place…read more The pompous cashier dude brought me back to the bougie lands of Southern California where attitude is king. I ordered two pastries and in the 5 seconds between paying and collecting them he forgot which ones I bought. I am being a bit pedantic but the place was not busy so what gives? He gave the vibe of someone who thinks he's superior to everyone else. You are a cashier at a coffee shop bro. Hopefully it was just a moment in time. The pastries were very dry, unfortunately

Such a cute cafe! Stopped by after going to the farmer's market and it was the perfect pick me up!…read more The interior is super cute and there's a lot of seating inside and outside. They also had another area that had lights - super cozy! I ordered the fruity pebbles matcha latte (already came with oat milk) and it was so good! The matcha was good quality and the flavor was spot on! Definitely would love to stop by again to try their food!

Ancora Cafe is a Madison must. They have seasonal drinks throughout the year, but my favorite has…read morebeen the fruity pebbles matcha. It is so good and lives up to the name. They use fruity pebbles milk, making the flavor so rich. The same goes for their fruity pebbles latte! Service is always great, and it's a perfect spot to catch up with friends or get some work done!

Decent coffee drinks, reasonably priced food, great ambiance. One time a guy was giving away free…read moredonuts. Sometimes there's live music which can add or detract from the vibe depending on the day.

Date of visit: January 25, 2026…read more I was looking for a little pick me up before grabbing breakfast and I noticed that Cargo Coffee East was just a couple blocks down from where we were staying at the Hotel Indigo. Despite the frigid temperatures, I braved the cold for a quite good peppermint mocha. The place definitely has a hipster vibe to it, I would not have been surprised if someone yelled "Suit!" at me as I entered or exited! Staff were not the friendliest, and the extra table between the cashier and you made it hard for her to hear me, and she was clearly annoyed at having to ask me to repeat myself and didn't ask me if I wanted a receipt, either. WiFi was solid and there was a fair amount of space to spread out, but definitely didn't give me the warm fuzzies and I would seek out other coffee the next time I am in the area.

Wow what a wonderful coffee house. Stopped in twice the same day. First in the morning for an…read moreamazing cup of herbal tea. Returned later in the day for lunch. Had a bagel, turkey and cheese prepared on a panini pan. The most delicious sandwich ever! Sorry was so hungry I forgot to take photos. Service was quick and friendly.

Great little coffee shop, local vibes, lots of seating, fast service, friendly staff…read more Stopped in for a cold drink while out walking today, and was pleasantly surprised to find they have Italian sodas, seltzer, and carbonated "refreshers" in addition to hot and iced coffee drinks. Seems like a fun and creative menu with seasonal drink options. Refresher was nice, just like you'd expect, but a little on the sweet side for me. I got a second cup of seltzer to "cut" the drink and it was perfect. Front room is cozy with moderate noise and activity from the coffee bar and front entrance. There's a second back room that was cooler, quiet, and with lots of open tables for studying. I came on a weekday afternoon, but there was plenty of open seating even with ~10 customers sitting in. I wish there were more outlets, though!

Fabulous customer service and food quality. The environment was very comfortable and inviting…read more My partner and I got pancakes, a grilled cheese and some cold brew vanilla coffee. Everything we ordered was lovely and we would happy return in a heartbeat!

This place is super cute inside and has both indoor and outdoor seating. The service was pretty…read moregood, my friends who got meals had to wait a little longer for their food but my scone was served right away and the drinks came out fairly quickly. The Gouda sweet potato scone was nice and crispy on the outside and had great flavor. The mocha was very smooth and chocolatey, just how I like it! Really nice little coffee shop/breakfast place!

Love this place, good tasting coffee, and very nice staff. Cute little joint and I enjoy the…read morebicycle love!

The barista was so welcoming and friendly, and the house made syrups matter! We got Brown sugar…read morelattes 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!

We were staying at the Hyatt Place and this is just a five minute walk from that hotel. It's a…read morelarge (2-story) and inviting coffee shop with some nice choices available. We asked if they make a breve and they said they could. It was very delicious, so much so that we went back again the next day. Our server was very friendly and we enjoyed talking to her.

This place does not disappoint! Fast and friendly service and good prices! What more can you ask…read morefor? Stopped for a quick bite as I was running errands around downtown Madison. The breakfast sandwich hit the spot! Love the tomato jam paired with the rosemary cheddar scone.

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.