Showed up early. Plenty of outside seating! Server was very attentive despite being busy. Food…read morearrived VERY quickly; I got the Sigawot, which was delicious! The injera wasn't as sour as I'd hoped (perhaps made with wheat flour? Not sure) and the coffee was just a french press, but these are MINOR quibbles about a very positive overall experience. I'll forgive minor issues if the service is good and the portions are appropriate, and this exceeded my expectations for both.

This place is absolutely gorgeous, there was live improvised chill jazzy music, not much staff but…read morevery friendly and was surprisingly not too busy. Food was smaller on the portions size (especially the Samsara), the taste of the meat was spectacular, and the injera (Ethiopian flatbread) was a miss for us (as well as the lentil salad). Overall highly recommend trying this place out once. Dolowot and other main entrees look solid enough!

went for the café experience. it is overpriced for the quality--feels more like you're paying for…read morethe interior décor. staff were okay? pastries were a bit dry. it might be worth trying again once Eloura has established itself a bit more. in the meantime, there are other spots that are better suited for coffee and a baked good.

The meal arrived burdened by a price tag that promised far more than the kitchen ultimately…read moredelivered. Our table ordered the lamb, accompanied by several traditional sides, including baba ganoush. To our surprise, the bread required to enjoy it came at an additional charge--a baffling decision that felt more nickel-and-dime than hospitality. The lamb itself was the evening's greatest disappointment. Cooked well beyond its ideal point, it arrived dry and lacking the tenderness and richness that should define the dish. What should have been the centerpiece of the meal instead felt neglected. Service did little to redeem the experience. Staff moved through the dining room with an air of indifference, appearing more inconvenienced by guests than attentive to them. At these prices, diners should expect thoughtful service and carefully executed food. Unfortunately, neither was in evidence. Pass.

Driven by this place a few times and it always catches my eye. Finally stopped by for the gyro…read morehappy hour and it was amazing. Absolutely coming back, $4 for gyro was a great deal and delicious.

This place just brings me joy. Food, drinks, service and ambiance are wonderful. This place is…read moresomething special for the neighborhood.

This Special Ham Sandwich, or Banh Mi Thit Nguoi, was such a delicious find!…read moreI ordered the Vietnamese ham banh mi with assorted Vietnamese ham, pâté, house-made mayonnaise, pickled carrots and daikon, cilantro, green onion, cucumber, and jalapeño. Everything came together perfectly, and the food came out fresh. The bread deserves its own shoutout because it was PERFECT. Crispy on the outside, soft on the inside, and the perfect vessel for all those flavorful fillings. The staff was also great and made the experience even better. The restaurant itself is such a cute and cozy little spot, making it a great place to grab a delicious meal and relax. Fresh food, amazing bread, friendly staff, and a cozy atmosphere. I'd definitely come back to try more from the menu!

This is a great place for Vietnamese cuisine. They have a great selection of banh mi, pho, and…read moreother Vietnamese culinary delights. This is a large restaurant. They have a lot of seating. They have separate tables along the walls, and long tables down the center of the establishment. Thus, you should always be able to find a place to sit. The staff here are super nice. Very friendly! They're happy to help you with any decisions you need to make, or just to take your order in a rapid manner. This restaurant is located in a shopping area that has a very large parking lot. You should never have a problem finding a place to park. Overall, if you want some great Vietnamese influenced food, this is a great place to find it.

Teddy Wedgers is the ultimate college food. The pasty's are delicious! I recommend getting a half…read moresize as they are very large and filling. I usually get their yummy chicken pot pie or pizza pasty but I strongly recommend asking for whatever special they have that day! They typically don't have a dessert on but on this day they had an apple pie pasty. I don't know if I would get it again. The service is great even though there's typically only one person manning the entire place. It's also worth mentioning that it's extremely small and more of a carry out place. You can take your pasty to go and sit around the beautiful capitol square to enjoy it!

This place has been here for decades and I am sure I have walked by it hundreds of times but never…read moregave them a try. Finally during the Art Fair on the Square we stopped in. Recently we were in the UP of Michigan where pasties are king and we tried the traditional beef version - I was less than enamored with the somewhat bland hand-wich! I understand its origin as a miner's lunch food but that doesn't make it tasty. So we gave the Madison version a try and this time went for the breakfast version with cheese, egg and bacon. It was much better and had more flavor than a traditional beef pie. Still it was just OK. I now understand why they had packets of hot sauces, etc. on the counter. It is a relatively inexpensive meal and it is filling.... Just not my thing.

YES dude. I swung by for lunch today and got a beef kebab wrap and a mango smoothie…read more Wrap: Delicious, rich and flavorful meat, with vegetables that were crisp and fresh (and refreshing on a hot day, despite it being a hot meal!). Came with this incredible sauce that wasn't exactly tzatziki but whatever it was, was magical. Smoothie: Perfect texture, complex (in the "there are so many ways this is good I can't just say 'sweet' sense) flavors. Would chug these all day if I could. They're making great use of the space, the service was very strong (friendly, prompt, all that). An excellent addition to the area, I'm eager to go back soon and check out other parts of the menu. The baked goods case beckons.

I stopped by Coffee4ALL Bistro Cafe in Middleton, and I'm so glad I did. This Black-owned coffee…read moreshop has such a welcoming atmosphere, and I really loved the ambiance. It's a great spot to grab a drink, relax, catch up with someone, or enjoy a bite to eat. I tried the Strawberry Matcha, and it was delicious! It was creamy, refreshing, and had the perfect balance of sweetness and matcha flavor. Definitely a fun option if you like your matcha with a fruity twist. The staff was also great and made the experience even better. Everyone was friendly and welcoming, which always makes me want to come back. And Coffee4ALL has way more than coffee and matcha. Their menu includes specialty coffee, teas, lemonades, smoothies, pastries, breakfast options, wraps, and Swahili-inspired dishes, so there's plenty to explore. I love discovering and supporting Black-owned businesses in the Madison area, and Coffee4ALL is definitely a spot I'm happy to have on my radar. Whether you're stopping in for your morning coffee, craving a matcha, or looking for something to eat, there's something here for you.

Small, intimate cafe with excellent sweets, great coffee and the prompt service. Highly recommended…read moreoverall, but definitely try the crepes!

Terrible desserts! Very basic flavors! Everything tasted old and stale. There's no place to sit in…read morethis restaurant so I'm not sure how this qualifies as a cafe. Just a couple of guys sitting in a corner charging their phones waiting for customers and then you enter and they step over to the counter. The showcase is completely fogged up so good luck selecting anything on the basis of its looks. Just No!

Got dinner with a group of 6 on a weeknight. We made a reservation online so seating was a breeze…read more I was really happy to see a variety of vegetarian and chicken dishes on the menu, since I don't eat red meat. We shared several dishes which were all good, but these were the most memorable for me: - Chicken wontons in spicy sauce: wonton filling was seasoned well and the sauce was actually spicy. Most chicken dumplings, wontons, xiao long bao, etc I've tried are under-seasoned so I was very pleasantly surprised. Even more so that the sauce was actually spicy. I love spicy food so it was perfect for me - spicy enough to numb your tongue a little bit but not so spicy it takes over the other flavors. I wouldn't recommend to anyone who can't tolerate spice. - Tofu buns: buns were nice and soft, and tofu was sauced / seasoned well. Again, very happy about that because I've been the victim of too many under-seasoned vegetarian menu items. - Red Revolution cocktail: I'm not a big drinker and prefer cocktails that don't taste super strong. This was delicious but definitely a bit stronger than I'm used to lol. So great value for the money but wouldn't recommend if you have a low alcohol tolerance. Our server was also great, they checked in on us often but not so often that we felt rushed. Would love to come back next time I'm in the area!

Solid spot for a nice dinner with your friends or a date. Potstickers are a highlight--xiao long…read morebao are solid. Servers are polite, and the interior is nice in general. Bathrooms are clean, and the restaurant does not leave a smell of food on your clothes :-)