This is a very unique spot to grab some coffee or alcohol and look around a cute bookshop! I like…read morethat the coffee shop also operates as a bar, and you even order that way. It has kind of a retro feel and very fun ambiance. I got an affogato and it was incredible! I believe they make their own gelato to use in it, and they also make their own flavor syrups. I got the seasonal banana bread syrup in it and it was so tasty! The baristas/bartenders were very friendly and accommodating, and drinks were made pretty quickly. The bookstore section is nice as well, with a small selection of books and pretty typical prices, but it's fun to look around. I like that they include handwritten recommendations from employees at the front.

MATCHA -7.5/10 AMBIANCE/BADDIES -9/10…read moreSERVICE-8/10 I ordered an iced matcha latte with oatmilk as always and it was pretty good! Very solid! The energy of this place is great It used to be one of my fav doughnut places as a kid The workers are nice and the design and aesthetic was great!

Clearly care about coffee. Genial environment. Felt great and it's fun that it's inside a boarding…read moreshop.

This is a hidden gem where coffee meets the outdoors in a shop that you must go to!! We bought two…read moredelicious coffees and found out all the syrups are made in house! While here we also checked out the shops sunglasses! Bought a couple of those as well!! Amazing!! This is also a dog friendly coffee shop and they do have two tables to sit outside!

Very small but usually quiet on a weekday. Weekends are crazy busy! Great natural lighting. Great…read morefor catching up with a friend or getting some work done. Workers are very nice and hardworking! The coffee is some of the BEST you can get in Madison. I have never been disappointed with an order. Same with the food! My favorite is their ham, Gruyère, mustard crepe but I recently tried their ramp pesto, egg, and balsamic reduction crepe and it was also DELICIOUS! Their sweet crepes are amazing, as well. I recommend the lemon curd one as it is not overly sweet.

Such a cute little cafe! Went on the recommendation from a chef at the restaurant we ate at the…read morenight prior and he did not steer us wrong. I got a vanilla latte, the espresso is smooth and tasty, and lets the true coffee taste shine! You won't find crazy drinks with all the frills here but if you want quality coffee/espresso from good beans, this place has it! I wish I had tried a crepe, saw them going to other tables and they looked fire. It gets busy so recommend getting there early if you can!

great place, my uncles friend Steven works there. he is the best at making what ever you need, form…read morechai to matcha to just a regular coffee its allways good, nice little spot outside to sit and drink your beverage. speedy and nice employees. always clean. if i could give a 6 just for the chai i would.

This place gave me New York coffee shop vibe, but in the snooty way. Is their coffee good, yes. Was…read morethe wait long, yes. Were the staff friendly...not really. This place is giving, no nonsense, here's your coffee - get it and go with a premium price. I would say their location is prime - being the only coffee shop inside garver feed mill, so they will always have a steady stream of people, plus orders online, which added to the wait. Was it worth it - to have a coffee while strolling, I suppose. Any time else, not really.

Pros: delicious and wide variety of beverages and pastries, cute decor, lovely staff…read more Cons: parking usually a challenge, popular so gets packed

my favorite place to bring friends from out of town! So many fun flavors and easy snacks! nice…read morestaff, clean tables and decently well kept bathroom. Parking can be challenging so highly recommend walking

Batch Bakehouse is a women-owned bakery in Madison. We were walking on Willy Street and stopped…read morein. We were told all bakery items are made from scratch on the premises. There was a variety of cookies, tarts, galettas , slices of cake , french baguettes ad breads. The chocolate ganache thumbprint cookies were buttery and rich, so good!! A decadent indulgence. \

I've been here a couple times of late. This place has the best brownies I've ever had in my life…read more Their brownie is the brownie by which all other brownies must be judged. Wonderful bakery. Prices are not outrageous. Friendly staff. Lost if good treats !

I first tried Rusty Dog Coffee at Valentia Coffee. The sign near the sugar stand suggests trying…read moreless sugar or cream than you are used to in order to truly taste the coffee. As someone who often used both of those things (and had enough "burnt" Starbucks to assume I hated all dark roasts), I was skeptical. But I did it! As it turns out, dark roast can be smooth and delicious- and it really doesn't need anything! I've been ordering Rusty Dog ever since (and laughed when I asked after the particularly good coffee at Sofra and discovered it was a Rusty Dog blend). I would also like to add that the customer service is excellent. After making an order and receiving 1 whole-bean bag (I don't own a grinder and couldn't use it), I emailed and received an answer and remedy - at night! - within minutes. Incredible!

Best coffee ever! Don't just be Short Sighted.....DRINK Short Sighted Blend! One of the smoothest…read moreroasts I've ever had. Not only Madison's finest, but it should be the official Wisconsin State Coffee! Pssssst...Vice Grip is also a mind melding experience!

This is a bright, welcoming, beautifully decorated and spacious coffee shop that also sells ice…read morecream, baked treats, real meals, and has ice cold cans of Diet Coke!!!! The staff was exceptionally friendly and made us feel like regulars, even on my first ever visit. I didn't order a meal, but they offer a full menu, plus the baked goods looked delicious. There are art and pottery for sale, made by local artists and a young potter. I picked up two pieces of pottery, for a great price. The art was out of my budget, but was truly stunning! I wish there was a Java Cat in every town. So lucky to have found it on my visit to Madison last weekend. I'll definitely return!!

A cozy nook we visited for lunch while passing through town. Not too far off the freeway, it was a…read morehome-cooked, convenient place for lunch. We split a club sandwich and Husband added a cup of broccoli cheddar to his order and I added a monster cookie. The sandwich was delicious. Fresh ingredients and lightly toasted. The monster cookie was delish as well. So fresh and chewy. You order at the counter then find your table and chat til they call your name to pick up your order. The place was packed. With a home dining room vibe, there were tables spread out throughout the area. Parking is rather limited but several parked across the street. Great stop.