New location is nicer with more seating. The food is amazing as it was before. A sincere…read morefarm-to-fork place run by nice people who like to see you enjoy what they do.

Just a fantastic dinner experience here last week. Everything was homemade and fresh and unique…read morewith the friendliest service. Very cool to hear their story! I think one day it'll be hard to get a seat in this place. The BBQ was fantastic and the ribs were better than some I've had in St. Louis, too. Both pizzas we ordered were also great, with the crust crispy and full of flavor. Excellent!

I was super excited to finally be able to go here while they are open and early! I got the Herb…read moreFocaccia bread and was very disappointed :( I am sad to write a bad review but it was so bad. Both the bags that the bread was put in was covered in oil by the time I got home ( about an hour later). I thought maybe it was just baked and put out so I let it be and a few hours later, while deciding to make lunch, the bag was really covered in oil. The bread tastes like oil and salt. I am very discouraged by this as I know Bloom usually does really well with all they do! Maybe it was just a bad baking day but nonetheless, I had to throw my bread away :( it was not edible

National donut day! Was surprised at work with some yummy cronuts. Flaky, soft, fresh, and the…read moreperfect amount of filling and flavoring in both. Perfectly packaged in a box. Bloom is a Madison favorite of mine!

So many yummy items to choose from... made it hard to choose. The almond croissant was delicious!!!…read moreChocolate croissant was also good. Morning bun was warmed up & perfect.

The moment you walk in, you're greeted by the warm, inviting aroma of freshly baked bread. We…read morepicked up a morning bun and blueberry coffee roll. The bakery is conveniently located right next to Culver's, and we found street parking. There were a few customers inside when we arrived, but the space felt relaxed. They offer a wide variety of breads baked fresh daily. Thiey have been around since 1959 and I've enjoyed their baked goods before, but this was my first time actually making a purchase myself!

Lovely croissants here! My group tried a cheese croissant, a…read morechocolate croissant and a cardamon bun. The cardamon bun was deliciously different: crispy, yet so tender with a spicy feature. Yum! We also enjoyed cheese quiche and hot decaf coffee. Get there early as there are only a few tables, or take your treasures home.

The kouign amann at the farmers' market were aweful today, burnt, not sweet, very disappointing…read more They can make terrific bakery, but they are extremely inconsistent. They need better quality control. This is not a one time occurence. I live downtown and go to the farmers' market every Saturday. I estimate half of the kouign amanns have been bad. I now try to look at them before I order, but you can't see the bottoms, and again today I had a burned bottom.

Amazing service for everytime. Everyone who works their is amazing and kind. Their bread is amazing…read moreand their pastries are unique and delicious. A lovely sunny space with tons a bright cheerful colors. I would recommend to any local or out of towner.

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. \

Bagels Forever is a Madison staple! Not to mention they have a wide selection of bagels and bagel…read moresandwich options at a very reasonable price! This establishment is one of my favorite spots to visit along university Ave and the service is excellent. I have been coming to this bagel shop for years and it always lives up to its to the standard (and taste!). Bagels Forever is always clean and the staff are always friendly, plus I am almost always guaranteed to run into a familiar face!

The most stand out thing about Bagels Forever is the DRAMATICALLY lower than average prices…read more Breakfast sandwiches with egg and meat are under 4 dollars. Bundles of 2 dozen bakes and cream cheese come out to under a buck a bagel. The bagels themselves have appropriate chewy texture and shine on the crust. They are modestly sized. My BLT was packed with flavor. There is no place to eat in the shop.

Came with a friend on a Tuesday around 10 am. I heard it gets crowded so we ordered ahead on the…read moreToast app, but when we got there the place was fairly empty. They have a pickup counter that's separate from the regular ordering area, so it was very easy to pick up our order without having to wait in the main line. I got a toasted Calabrian chili mozzarella parmesan bagel with honey tart cherry cream cheese. It was the perfectttt combination of sweet and savory. Bagel was soft on the inside, with a good amount of Calabrian chili and cheese. There was a ton of cream cheese, which had a nice whipped texture and tart cherry flavor without tasting artificial. I like a lot of cream cheese on my bagels so this was perfect for me. My friend got the Super Tuscan with a pumpernickel bagel. She liked the toppings but said the bagel was only ok / not as flavorful as other pumpernickel bagels she's had. There was seating inside but the interior of the place is fairly small. We were able to eat comfortably since it wasn't too crowded, but I'd still order ahead next time just in case. Definitely recommend going for the honey tart cherry cream cheese at least, since I haven't seen it elsewhere.

Bagel: 4.0 Toppings etc: -0.7…read morePrice: -0.8 Wait: -0.8 Founder's story: 0.5 Total Score: 2.2 I've seen alot of hype about this place on social media so randomly decided to give it a try while in Madison. The whole experience reminds me of the 1980s movie "The Experts" (the flick where John Travolta met his late wife). Basically this cold war era movie has a couple of dudes trying to run clubs in NYC get kidnaped by the KGB and sent to Russia where they have a whole town of KGB agents living like Americans - but it wasn't quite right..it was like 30 years earlier in a random town in the Midwest (much like Madison, Wisconsin). That's the best way to describe it. Some of the vibe was there, but there was just something off about it. First thing that was a shock - the price! egg & cheese bagel: $9.00 . For reference, Bagel Boss on Long Island is just over $5.00. I get it - bagels are a scarcity in Madison Wisconsin (as is any decent food, but that's a different conversation) while it's a commodity in NYC metro area. I asked the woman why the sign for the menu shows $8.75 and she said they raised the prices. Well, any self-respecting yankee knows a bagel place should either have: 1) prices in different colors written on a black board, or 2) prices with the numbers and letters that can be changed on a board. Next, I was baffled by how long it took and how long i had to wait for bagels. That doesn't fly on the east coast. Look, I get alot of the university is kids from NYC metro area so you have to cater to them so a bagel shop is important. As for the bagels - looked okay at first, but the egg and cheese was really weird...it was mostly white with like an overcooked almost hard boiled yolk and i think they butter the bagels beforehand. Secondly for a scallion cream cheese bagel it showed the true shortcoming of the bagel where the exterior had a good crunch but the interior wasnt chewy it was too hard so when you try to separate the bagel it kinda of breaks. the taste isn't quite right. Anyway they deserve credit since the founder mentions Hot Bagels in Fairlawn in his story and met with Jaques Pepin who is awesome. I'll probably pass on returning as I kinda really dig Bagels Forever in Madison.

This review is for Oakhouse @ the Capitol Square Farmers' Market (CSFM) location…read more They are not exactly an underground bakery at the Farmers' Market, but they certainly don't get their deserved props. Oakhouse's delights include breads, donuts, scones and specialties are loaded. There are other bakeries at the market including Stella's. Based on the crowds and the number of reviewers on Yelp, Stella's gets all the love. However, based on my consumption of their breads and pastries while also comparing prices and customer service, Oakhouse backhands Stella's with a silicone pastry brush (granted, Stella's has the moistest and most flavorful cheese danishes in the area). I have always appreciated Oakhouse's efficiency and consistency. They are very organized package bakery perfectly. I never had anything smushed by being jammed in (like other places). They rarely struggle with stocking or maintaining an attractive display. I have never felt ignored or frustrated by cash handlers. These are amazing accomplishments factoring in the madness of the CSFM. My change your life recommendation is their Napoleon. It is the eclair's hotter sibling. Oakhouse's offering is a ginormous & gorgeous pile of puff pastry, vanilla cream and vanilla/chocolate glaze decadence. The layer offers dynamic and perfect flavor combinations vs. the eclair's often disappointing cream to pastry ratio. Next time you go to the CSFM... sting Stella's and make a beeline to Oakhouse. They may be -1 on product marketing, but more thank make up for it on their delicious delivery. Once you save time, a little cash and make your sweet tooth sparkle, you can thank me later.

I've tried: Chunky Cinnamon bread…read moreSpicy Cheese bread I first came across Oakhouse Bakery at the Dane County Famers' Market, but I've since seen their products at multiple stores in the Madison area. I know Regent Market Co-Op carries some of their breads. Their Cinnamon bread is decidedly cinnamony, but much too dense and dry for my liking. The Spicy Cheese bread was good, but I found that it falls short of Stella's version of this specialty. Despite the less-than-spectacular nature of what I've tried, I certainly plan on giving Oakhouse another shot. I'm hoping to dig into some of their donuts next time, of course :)