Some places are worth a detour. Others are worth a drive…read more Just Beyond The Willow firmly lands in the second category. Seriously - it will be well worth your travel time to check out this gold mine of a local java joint! This cozy little establishment sits in what used to be a gas station that locals say dates back to the 1930s. It's tucked into a quiet rural town, and from the outside you might not immediately guess there's a terrific little coffee stop waiting inside. We stopped specifically to try the coffee shop portion, Willow Bay Coffee. I was just hoping for some decent espresso and maybe a simple munchie to hold me over until an actual meal down the road aways. What I got instead was one of those "You have got to be kidding me" moments. The espresso drinks were excellent. I chose for just a basic Americano, which was definitely HOT and everything I had hoped for in a joe. However, the real surprise was the food. Sounding too good to pass up, I decided to order the Asiago Bagel with Ham & Swiss. It's was a $7 sandwich with a $15 taste. No exaggeration -- the ham was so flavorful I'd honestly compare it to Nueske's. They source locally and let me tell you - this is top tier tasting meat & cheese! This is nothing like what I was expecting from such a humble little shop - and it certainly surpasses anything I have had at even high-end coffee houses and most restraunts I have been to. SCORE!!! My wife decided to follow suit and ordered the sister menu item: their Turkey & Cheddar on gluten-free bread (she has Celiac disease). She reported the same "what the heck?!" taste reaction. DOUBLE-PLAY!!! As an aftermove, I ended up eventually leaving with a couple of muffins from the bakery plate for later: a Banana Walnut and Lemon Poppy Seed. I didn't actually eat any until later that night at home for supper. WA!!! No disapointment here, and they tasted just as good as they smelled earlier. GAME-SET-MATCH!!! While this isn't a dedicated gluten-free kitchen, Raquel ("Ray-Chel") clearly understands the medical issues with Celiac and will take all reasonable precautions she can if you ask. As always: Polite and understanding self-advocacy will always give you the best shots at polite, understanding and effective precautions from your business hosts. And speaking of Raquel -- she's the kind of host every small-town (and heck - ANY) café hopes to have: consumately professional, fabulously welcoming, and genuinely enjoyable to chat with. She is just down to earth Good People! Places like this are why I enjoy looking for local establishments when traveling, and am willing to wander off the main drags once in a while. You never know when you'll stumble onto a hidden gem. In this case, we hit the mine! Seriously - this place will be well worth your drive! If you stop in, tell her that, "show-and-tell husband" in the black cowboy hat sent you!

Make sure to stop in to Just Beyond the Willow for coffees. teas, pastries, soups and…read moresandwiches...everything is great! The best part about this establishment are the owners and their son that run it. They are friendly, and their desire is to please the customer. They have taken an old service station and transformed it into a clean, cute, & cozy place whether in the winter, or enjoy their deck in the spring, summer, or fall!

An amazing find! We biked in and had one of the best lattes we've had in quite some time. The…read morebreakfast burritos were delicious and the blueberry scone was top notch! They also make the scones in house! It's very clean, neat inside, super friendly staff and we'll definitely be back; we highly recommend

This review is for those of you wondering what's going on during this disgusting yucky Covid-19…read morecrisis. I am happy to report that this little diner does a smashing job of covering all the bases while providing cute delicious lunch is in a very safe manner. There is outside seating outback along the Sugar River. I had a croissant sandwich with turkey and avocado and it was just right. Not too heavy not too big. I went for an iced hazelnut Latte and it was delicious. This place is as cute as a button and does a good job under the circumstances. Very nice spot on the Belleville scene.

Customer service so good I tipped 6.07! shoutout to Lea for her amazing service!!…read more I think this is the best boba i've ever had. The pearls pop perfectly in my mouth. I also like how the ice has a whole in the middle. Thank you Icki Sticki! -your biggest fan.

Great coffee, chai, ice cream and more, plus a variety of novelty-ish items. You can grab a cup of…read morecoffee and a mini quiche and sit in some comfy chairs and watch the world go by for a while.

The oasis Café is one of my favorite coffee shops in Fitchburg. They have a great food menu and a…read morewide variety of drinks. I love trying their different specialty coffees like the Cosmic Brownie Cold Brew I had today. There always seems to be a line when I'm there, but the service is relatively quick (~5 minutes or less for a drink). The café has a lot of indoor and outdoor seating and also has a small section where local artists sell some of their handmade pieces.

Friendly greeting. We ordered a latte and cafe au lait the café au lait is delicious!! the whole…read moremilk makes it so creamy We also ordered a scone and an almond croissant and then both were nice. This place has a nice open space for hanging out working or just grabbing a cup of Joe

Coffee and sweets were perfect. The rice pudding consistency, sweetness, and favors were great!…read morePlan to return to try out other items. Great place to take your time in conversation and for your palate.

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!

What a great coffee shop! The service is fast and friendly. It's conveniently located off park…read morestreet. There is usually ample parking. The jerk hash browns are a MUST try! They're pretty small so get at least two. They don't have much seating inside but the main space in the building had some extra space. Love this coffee shop and I'll be adding it to my rotation! Side note: their merch is so cute!

I often come here for their RevG Latte coffee and chocolates for my boys. But have also had their…read morepizza and chicken wings. The owners are really sweet and always smiling. I can def recommend this place.

Amazing people and great coffee. What more could you want? Only drawback is they are closed on…read moreweekends and I live across the street.

Staff is always super friendly when we come and ready to take your order. I also love that they…read morehave the $3 grab and go coffee option. Since they stock Wonderstate coffee, that's a great deal! The cheddar belt is my go-to order, but I'm still sad that their bagel supplier changed and they no longer have the tomato-basil or wheat bagel. For me, these were the best options with this sandwich. The Firefly signature wrap has also become a go-to for lunch. It's tasty and filling, but came get a little messy with all the pesto. I've tried a few bakery items, their case always looks so tempting, and I think the cookies and cinnamon rolls have been my favorites so far. Really it's the things that don't have the sugar crystals on top as that's never been my thing. Overall, would recommend as a place to come and chat with friends or to get out of the house with little kids. The play area is such a bonus in this coffee shop! Definitely not the place if you need a quiet work environment though. It's always packed which is good, but that automatically makes it louder.

Delicious steak tacos!! I opted for a flat white which was fine but the true standouts of the day…read morewere the deliciously juicy steak tacos. The tenderness of the steak was key and made the tacos some of the best tacos I've had in WI. The tacos also came with guacamole and cheese on top (no cheese on my order due to dairy restrictions) which I thought was a great value. The tacos were hearty and very filling and at $3.50, they were a pleasant bargain. I'll gladly stop in for food next time I'm in the Madison area!

Great food - Pupusas and sweet quesadillas that are similar to corn bread. They were busy today and…read morethe service was slow but we had a laid back morning plan so that was ok with us. Cozy ambiance but a bit loud if you wanted to focus or get work done. Small patio with three tables will be nice when summer is here.