The word I would use to describe this place is eclectic. Theres a lot going on with this place…read more There's five different places to sit at, two of which are outside. You can sit inside at the main room or head downstairs where it's more private and comfy and then there's the quiet wine bar off to the side. Lots of mismatched new and antique furniture with old wooden plank floors. Parking is limited as there are only four spots behind the place and street parking otherwise. No drive up window either. They do offer some breakfast sandwich choices, but there were no croissants or other pastries to choose from besides one scone. I got the ham and cheese sandwich and enjoyed the crunchy ciabatta roll it came on. The coffee here is as good or better than Starbucks, so they get that important part of the formula right. When you finish your order and run your credit card, the tip screen will be waiting for you or add to the tip jar. The prices are reasonable and the service is friendly with free Wi-Fi. This is a nice place to sit and visit, but not if you're in a morning rush. On some weekends they actually have some live music. Ten informative photos for more insight.

The location right off the lake make this spot a gem. I accidentally found it one day I really…read moreneeded a coffee and was delighted. The sandwiches are good and drinks good too.

The vibes are immaculate. On a day when I was feeling a little less than, the coffee was good and…read morestrong, the chai tea latte was delicious, the cran-orange scone was tasty and not too dry, and the avocado toast was flavorful and satisfying. The folks working were high energy, friendly and efficient. McFarland House Café is everything you want in a small town coffee house. If you're in the McFarland area and need to good cuppa and a tasty bite, don't sleep on this spot!

Nice small business coffee/tea shop with a lunch sandwich menu. Sandwiches were fresh and well…read moreportioned. Large drink menu along with a nice cabinet of pastries, pumpkin bars and donuts! Service was quick and friendly, order at the counter and table delivery, bus your own table. Beautiful old historic landmark building is very charming! Parking is free and plentiful, on the other side of the double railroad tracks. This is a nice lunch option if you find yourself in McFarland!

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!

Driven by this place a few times and it always catches my eye. Finally stopped by for the gyro…read morehappy hour and it was amazing. Absolutely coming back, $4 for gyro was a great deal and delicious.

Stopped in about 1pm after visiting the zoo. Fairly busy for a slow Thursday afternoon. Had a bowl…read moreof Jarre chicken and rice soup, which was fairly spicy and delicious. Also a pumpkin spice latte, which was also very good. Light on the pumpkin, which I appreciate, as it can be overdone. Sprinkled with nutmeg. Cute place and friendly service. Outside seating is always a plus.

Stopped during a bike ride in the area. Cute little place, with nice back patio on the river. Great…read morecoffee made to taste and impressive baked goods. Friendly server.

I was here about a year ago.. I still give 5 stars. The only…read morecritique I have is perhaps flip your order/serve stations. It just seems like it would be more natural to me to walk in at the ramp and order then continue walking into the store to pick up your drinks. Today I watched about seven people lined up on that ramp waiting to order before was mentioned that they have to go through the crowd of people waiting for their drinks to the other side to get in line to order their drinks. I just think it would cause a lot less confusion and maybe frustration of customers if you were to flip those two areas

Put your cup down! This is my fave coffee shop in town!…read moreAnd it's not just because it was formerly a Jiffy Lube(or garage of some sort). The coffee, food and merch are outstanding. The owner is so wicked-smart with worldliness featured with maps on all walls. Just yesterday workers there somehow surmised I'd want bread with my soup and given it was late in the day they'd run out. They actually counseled me on my purchase. That kind of support you just don't find everywhere. And that kind of supportive, joint-decision making on even a small purchase makes us come back. Now I did accidentally have a blind date show up at the EAST WASH location, so it's best to be real clear which one you mean. He did have a coffee waiting for me when I hightailed it over to see him.

Love the theme and decor of this place. People were friendly and they had clean restrooms. We…read moreordered a drip coffee and a mocha. Both were solid drinks but the mocha is more in the milk chocolate side. A fun stop,

I stopped in for a coffee and ended up really liking the space. It feels open and comfortable, with…read moreplenty of tables that make it easy to settle in and get things done. The barista was friendly and helped me pick out a drink, which I appreciated. My coffee tasted smooth and was made just the way I like it. It was also nice to have a quieter environment where I could focus without feeling crowded. Parking was simple and the whole visit felt relaxed and easy. The only thing that would make it even better is having a few more drink options, but I still had a great experience and would definitely come back.

I love this place. It's my favorite coffee shop in all of Madison. Food, service, ambiance - all…read moregreat!

Fantastic coffee shop and bakery. Gluten free and vegan options - including cookies and soups that…read moreare GF, vegan and delicious - a rare trifecta! Also a bakery with amazing croissants and turnovers and more (with gluten). The atmosphere is wonderful and welcoming. The staff are fun and so kind. If I was local it would be my every day - as a visitor to Monroe I went 3 days straight! Can't wait to come back.

Stopped in for a coffee while we were passing through Monroe. Payne's Family Coffeehaus is a great…read moreplace to chill. Lots of rooms to kickback do a puzzle or play a game and drink a great tasting cup of coffee. Had a croissant egg sandwich with sausage it was just okay. We will stop again next time we pass through.