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    Indie Coffee

    4.4 (176 reviews)
    InexpensiveCafes
    Open 7:00 am - 6:00 pm

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    Hipster
    Intimate
    Casual
    Moderate noise

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    Morgan S.

    Such a cute little coffee shop! It is a pretty small location with tables packed throughout. It can get very loud at times so if you are looking for a quiet morning breakfast this is not the first place i would recommend. They do a great job with fun new flavors for the seasons and are reasonably priced for the quality of food and drink you get. Staff was super nice and helpful. My table was dirty when I got there but politely came and wiped it off when I asked. Overall such a fun place to go to catch up with friends! Not handicap accessible due to table layout and stair.

    Egg and cheese bagel; money sunrise iced late; green smoothie
    Katie G.

    I used to come here in the college days and it lived up to exactly what I remember! The mood of the cafe is quiet yet modern. The staff and kind and quick to take your order. Coffee was great as it always had been, same with the food. Someone I was with got a green smoothie which was also very tasty . 10/10 recommend if you're on this side of town- if you're staying at the Hilton garden inn you're only a short walk from here as well.

    The Works Waffle fancy grilled cheese bagel
    Akshita P.

    Pictures from various visits to Indie. Baristas are always so friendly and fun to chat with. The shop is a bit small inside and usually packed, but if you're lucky enough to secure a spot it's a great working environment! The patio area out back is a cute place to hangout during the summertime. The works waffle is always an elite choice, melty chocolate chips on top of a warm waffle with crunchy walnuts baked into it. The strawberry and whip are literally the cherries on top! On the salty side of the menu I love the fancy grilled cheese bagel, it's rich and flavorful with the addition of goat cheese. The sun dried tomato bagel itself is also tasty! For the cheesy focaccia melt it has cream cheese, provolone, spinach, tomatoes and roasted red peppers. It was prettyyy good just missing a lil something - add pesto or a chili spread or something and it would be KILLER A+ coffee as always!

    (left to right): hot apple cider, iced chai
    Allison H.

    This used to be a hidden gem of a coffee shop, but I feel like it's gained some popularity in the past few years. It has a small, cozy patio in the back and there's some indoor seating as well - great for studying or catching up with a friend (if you can get a spot). The service is kind and friendly, although recently my past few orders have been completely forgotten about or made incorrectly. The food is good, but the prep space (I wouldn't call it a kitchen) is beyond tiny, so I'd recommend you go elsewhere if you have any food allergies. p.s. Skip the chai - it used to be my absolute fav, but they changed recipes and it is SO watered down now (see pic). I confirmed this on 3+ separate occasions.

    Noelle L.

    I feel like word has gotten out about Indie. It has been consistently crowded when we have gone over the years. The waffles and bagel sandwiches are great! Appreciate the vegan offerings too. Hang with the hip kids and feel young again (or at least impress your kids who will love the vibe.)

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    Tom S.

    Such a classic small town coffee shop! I love it here. Smooth rich coffee and great classic flavors. I stopped in this past weekend on a venture down Regent St. The place was packed with students studying for the new semester and busy professionals. This is definitely one to add to your Madison list. Come on a calm Saturday or Sunday afternoon, grab some coffee, a muffin or baked good and enjoy some peace and quiet while you read, work on school, catch up on your side hustle or just enjoy the ambiance of the others around you!

    notice the lack of spinach and red onion which were meant to be on there

    if you're gonna say there's an ingredient in an item it should be there. the amount of nothing on my salami sandwich was astonishing. notice the lack of red onion and spinach on my $9.25 SMALL sandwich. if i'm paying $10 for a tiny sandwich it's gotta have flavor. if you don't want the toppings you paid your hard earned money for this is the place for you! coffee was good though

    Bacon egg and cheese bagel // vanilla cold brew

    I love this place. Yes, it can be very busy. But, the food is excellent and the tables are nice to do homework at. They have a patio outside as well which is nice in the summer. I personally love their vanilla cold brew.

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    Great food and relaxing environment. Delicious waffles and bagel breakfast sandwich.

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    My favorite coffee shop in Madison! Can't beat their mocha or iced dirty chai while reading or studying!!

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    Best coffee shop in Madison. Went here every week for a while. All the food I had was good too and they got cool posters.

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    4 years ago

    Indie Coffee is staffed with very nice people and has an awesome vibe. It had great breakfast and lunch food, too!

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