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    3.4 (63 reviews)
    ModerateCoffee & Tea
    Closed 5:00 am - 7:00 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Dogs allowed
    Outdoor seating

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    No straw or sips taken yet. This is how much the cup was filled to begin with.
    Kat W.

    I don't often review chain places since we all pretty much know what to expect/the standards, but was extremely disappointed with my experience here. I ordered a trenta refresher drink via mobile order to share with my SO with no ice, seeing as it's sub-10 degrees here in Wisconsin in the evenings. I never really thought about it, but I do understand that ice usually takes up space. I wish that the barista who made my drink watered down my drink or something if they didn't want to fill the drink to the brim, but my cup was hilariously not even close to filled up when I went in to grab it. Unfortunately, I'm not a confrontational person and just suffered in silence. I took it to my SO who looked at it and asked if I spilled some...negative. Again, I do understand that maybe there's less because ice takes up space, but I have ordered drinks in the past, especially in the cold winter months, with no ice and have not had something like this get served to me, especially since I'm paying such a high price for what I thought would be consistent service. It just seems really petty of the barista who made my order, and not much extra effort to add an extra couple of ounces so a cup at least looks filled is worth customer satisfaction I would hope. Probably will not be back to this Starbucks.

    Sprouted Grain Bagel with Cream Cheese
    Haylee M.

    I was looking for some whole wheat bagels, and this was the only place near the bottom of state street that had them. I had just two of their Sprouted Grain Bagels for breakfast, and it was great. Only negative is that they don't have low fat cream cheese, so I had to get my own. They also make a good vanilla bean Frappuccino.

    Grande toasted White Chocolate Mocha with almond milk
    Grant L.

    There is not much new information I can add about this place, I mean it's Starbucks. We all know what to expect. This location in particular is a high volume store for most of the year, when the students are in town. I always mobile order here because of the long lines and generally have no problems. My favorite time to come here is during the summer months on weekdays. During that time it is a peaceful place to sit and relax and there are plenty of tables available!

    Sitting on the upstairs porch enjoying some afternoon coffee.
    Erin G.

    So I''ve only been in Madison for a short time, but I love coming to this Starbucks. I am not a huge fan of the coffee here, but the atmosphere is wonderful. The staff have always treated me well, and the first time I came here, one of the ladies working treated me as though we were already good friends. A+ to the nicest barista in the world. They have both a downstairs and an upstairs sitting area. Downstairs is more like an normal Starbucks, but the upstairs is split into two areas, including a large outside porch area. The inside upstairs has plenty of space with tables and some more comfortable seats (but watch out because it is pretty cold up there) , and the outside has the same. I''ve only experienced this outdoor porch during June, but it is one of my favorite places to go. Also very close to the Union Terrace and the Lakeshore Path if you'd like to walk after grabbing a coffee.

    View from the upstairs balcony

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    I spent most of my class intervals here as it is really strategic to be on the state street.

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    Bradbury's - Ham

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    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.

    First time here. We were visiting Madison and walking around the downtown area. It's a small space…read more(almost tiny) that sits at a narrow intersection, so it's literally a pie-shaped space. The upside is that there are lots of windows with natural light. The inside seating consists of long tables or counters along the windows. This is not a place where you are likely to hunker down for a quiet or private conversation. You can tell that storage space is at a premium, with boxes stashed in overhead areas or equipment in the bathrooms. The staff there were very pleasant and helpful. Ended up getting a Chai Latte (extra foam) in a mug. It didn't take long to make, and they delivered it out to the table. It was an excellent drink -- hot, flavorful, extra foam, and not too sweet. A joy to drink. The atmosphere is a bit manic. With the tight seating, you can feel a bit claustrophobic, or on the other hand, like you are at a concert and getting energy from the crowd. For me, it's a place to grab a drink and find a quiet space elsewhere. So not likely a place that I would return to.

    Starbucks - coffee - Updated May 2026

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