I've done build your own smoothies and they always come out super tasty! The service is great and I…read morereally like the inside vibe - always good to come in and stay for a while since it's pretty cozy, otherwise they offer takeout. From my understanding, everything is at least vegetarian, although when asked they say "plant based." Would recommend you stop by.

It's not actually organic. When I asked, I was told it's "plant-based", but not organic. None of…read morethe products sold inside are organic either. It's otherwise a nice pace, cozy and clean, it just isn't as advertised unfortunately.

Very great shakes. Love the presentation and the taste. I can tell the owner is very passionate…read moreabout her business and wants to provide customers with an excellent expiration/product. Will be going there again.

Tried to go during open hours and it was closed and looked abandoned on the inside. I don't think…read morethis place is open anymore...

I don't know anywhere else on the planet where I can find exquisite kumquats, fresh donuts,…read morecrochets hats, my favorite Swedish candies, posh ginger beer, handwoven baskets, Diet Coke, puzzles, puppets, and fermented beets!! The crew here are so cool, kind, and attentive. And they cook up the best hot bar with plenty of vegetarian options! Super clean and spacious store. Love the layout. Open, welcoming, not noisy.

A new, lovely space on the north side. I stopped in after a meeting in the same shopping plaza to…read morecheck things out since it's been years since I've been in any of the Co-ops. I made a loop around the store that started with produce, then into a very small bakery area and the hot bar/deli area, into the cold section and shelves, and finally through the frozen section. There are a lot of organic, natural, and alternative-diet food items and a wider array of veggie products than you'll encounter at a regular grocery store. I had hoped to find graham flour here, but they didn't carry it in either their bulk flours up front, nor in the baking aisle. One thing that stuck out to me is that prices are all over the place. Some things are much cheaper than you'll find them in typical grocery stores, while others are sticker-shock expensive. For example, Field Roast veggie sausages were around $5, while they go for closer to $7 at most other places around Madison. On the flip side, there was a rising crust pizza for I think $6 that I just picked up for $3.50 at another store. One thing I will say is that the vibe of the Co-op is different from any other grocer I've been to, in that it seemed like hangout spot. Lots of people were shopping in pairs with friends and chit-chatting away with each other and the staff. It's definitely got more of a community/small-town corner shop feel in that way. I have a gift card for the Co-op burning a hole in my wallet, so I'll have to pop back through again when I have more time to browse and don't have specific items in mind.

We both had the Avocado Crunch. It was a symphony of flavors! Delicious! I would order the same…read morething.

During a work trip, my coworker and I ended up stopping by here twice! They're pretty open to…read moreadjusting any of the menu items if you have a dietary restrictions/preferences. Their staff were great and accommodating. There isn't much parking around and there can be a small line in the store (that moves fairly quickly)! A couple small tables line the front of the building for outdoor seating and they have a couple tables indoor as well. Both times I got the tuna poke bowl and bone broth. The tuna poke bowl seems like frozen tuna blocks (expected) with grains and pickled veggies. It was pretty light and refreshing. The bone broth was a good sip on the side! I would recommend getting it in a to go container, since it seemed to stay warmer in that compared to the bowl. I also tried their kombucha which had a stronger aftertaste of beer than what I'm used to (probably wouldn't get again). Overall, compared to other tuna I've had in the past, nothing stands out significantly but it's a great healthy dining option that's walking distance from Memorial Union!

Came here for a smoothie to go. Ambiance and decor are really cool with old school typewriters and…read morebooks. Cashier was knowledgeable and they only offer paper straws (thin and thick). Mango coconut milk smoothie - so smooth and delicious. Like offered a nice freshness and I was super full after finishing this Came back for the green smoothie without mint - very refreshing and healthy but still sweet and flavorful. You will love this if you like celery

Such friendly staff and decent coffee but they have a chance to be so much more and somehow missing…read morethat opportunity. The hand pies are just average for the high price and any specialty drinks they might be able to make are obscured by the lack of clear menu/visuals. I stayed at the hotel last night, came here his morning, then went to Colectivo for a masala chai and pastry. I ordered the blueberry pie, which seemed to have a filling reminiscent or curdled milk, but was ricotta once. Threw it out. On the way back to the hotel, I saw they had a sandwich board outside advertising a specialty coffee drink, which I never saw inside or would have started there.

Hit up Pure Green for a bowl for dinner while on a recent business trip to Madison. The space is…read morebright and clean and the staff member manning the counter was very pleasant. I was the only one there at the time so ordering and turnaround time was very quick. I ordered the pitaya bowl which came with strawberries, blueberries and hemp granola on top. Mango and coconut water was blended into the pitaya base. The bowl was good, but certainly not the best that I have had. The base was still pretty frozen and the mango chunks didn't really blend well. The strawberries were plentiful but definitely were not too fresh and though the bowl was okay the flavor was a bit lacking and could have been much better. Would probably give Pure Green another shot when back in Madison but definitely not a spot that I would rush to get back to.

Got the açaí bowl- protein. Absolutely love it. Service is excellent, not too many people so you…read morecan walk in and grab your order within 5 minutes. Staff is super friendly and helpful. The place is well lit, and lots of places to sit. It's located right across from the Embassy suites.

Such a gem in Monona!…read more They have a great variety of coffee, smoothies, and other drinks. I love that the menu is different. Not something you could order at any coffee shop around Madison. It's always bustling there! Plenty of tables to accommodate a large amount of people. Service is always friendly and fast. I wish they had the full drink menu listed on the Grubhub ordering site. Maybe I missed it! I like their pastry selection however I also wish there was a softer baker item available like donuts. However, everything I've tried has been delicious! I will continue to frequent this coffee shop when I'm in Monona!

I love their gluten free pastry options daily or often go for and egg and cheese breakfast Sammie…read morewith a medium roast coffee

Had the opportunity to support a Black Owned Business @ Atwood Creamery and it was a great…read moreexperience! Spoke to the owner, Terry and his sister Kathrine. They were so kind and helpful! We tried different ice cream flavors before deciding on the Mnookie dough the ice cream was delicious, I'm looking forward to trying different things. I love their seating area out back, supper cute and cozy.

This place is our new favorite! We were in town for a day of shopping and errands and decided to…read moretry it. The entire staff was incredibly kind and helpful. We tried several flavors before deciding - banana crumble was delicious! Then, we found the sunny spot out back and sat for awhile... it was the perfect pause in our busy Saturday afternoon. We will absolutely be back!