I visited Batch from out of town recently, and after trying their pastries concurred that I could…read moreabsolutely move to Madison with this kind of bakery around. It's definitely a storefront with no seating, but if you don't mind standing there's an area where you could eat at a counter. I arrived at 9am on a Sunday and by the time I finished ordering, a line had formed out the door. I would definitely recommend getting here early; however, it's also the kind of place where you can't go wrong with anything you order. After a lot of waffling, I ordered the lemon currant scone, peach muffin, and ham and Gruyère bun. The scone was super buttery with a crunchy exterior and soft interior, with the most lovely glaze and lemon zest throughout. It definitely screamed summer. The peach muffin was super light and airy, and not at all too sweet. The crunchy cinnamon topping was absolute perfection and brought the perfect texture contrast. I really enjoyed the bun, which was like a mini sourdough loaf. I do think there could have been a bit more ham, but the caramelized onions throughout made sure that every bite was super flavorful. Next time I'm in town, you better believe Batch will be my first stop!

I missed so much the trilayer lemon cake from Manna's Cafe that I bought their cookbook. While just…read moreas flavorful as my memory, I'm no baker and the cakes looked like sh*t. Thankfully BATCH BAKEHOUSE makes a lovely one complete with fanciful script. it's now our go-to for birthdays. Every single thing on their menu is yummy-for-your-tummy. Leave the baking to BATCH BAKEHOUSE. Nobody wants to keep their eyes closed when they're eatin.

This bakery is strictly order-ahead and not a retail store. We found this out the hard way after…read moretraveling directly from Chicago. The establishment is in a quiet residential area. I can't really rate them since we didn't end up getting anything from them, but Yelp won't accept a review without some kind of star rating. Just be forewarned that it isn't a retail bakery with ready-to-eat items, alas.

I was here to order a birthday cake. I was here only because of the beautiful pictures of the cakes…read moreI saw in Yelp and other platforms. I ordered a cake in the shape of a dump truck. I thought they noted down the order correctly. The day before pick up I got a call asking what decoration I want. And when I picked up the cake, it was just a plain round cake with balloons drawn on top. It was a big dissappointment. It was a vanilla chocolate cake. I thought the cake was ok, nothing to complain about.

Tasty! Ordered via Uber Eats and was fast and cold. I got it with 100% sugar and it was the perfect…read moreafternoon sweet treat. Will be back & would order the same thing again (Ancient Brown Sugar boba tea)

Favorite spot in Madison for boba! The Lychee with Mango and Strawberry Jelly/荔久迷心 is my favorite…read moredrink to get, and it never fails to disappoint. It comes with very cute star-shaped mango jelly and heart-shaped strawberry jelly. Reasonable prices, and the baristas are very quick at making drinks! Lots of students come here to study or hang out. It was a little crowded, but not too noisy of a spot. Very casual café spot and a great option to hang out with friends.

DONUT MISS OUT ON GREENBUSH BAKERY whenever you're in Madison. I stumbled upon it while researching…read morespots to hit up while in Madison and I'm so excited to report that their cake donuts are EVERYTHING. There was a line when we arrived around 10:30am but there were just enough donuts left to create a yummy assortment half dozen. We picked out 6 different sour cream old fashioned cake donuts and they were each lovely cake donut perfection. From the original sour cream and blueberry to powdered... I was pleased. I'll have to make sure I stop in earlier next time to ensure I get the full selection to choose from!

This donut shop/bakery is very nice and clean inside and has a wide selection of options! They also…read morehave some seating available. I chose the cherry old fashioned donut, and it was incredible! Perfectly moist with a crispy glaze and a nice cherry flavor. The service was great, with friendly staff and quick service.

I took out a Genoise cake with raspberry filling. Cake was nice and soft. Raspberry filling was…read moreflavorful. Finish of the cake wasn't very smooth. But the cake was really good. I had to walk around a bit to find the place. It was a small board on a glass window.

I am a baker but Mary is a phenomenal baker! Everything she makes is over the top deliciousread more

Heirloom Bakery made beautiful, delicious vegan cupcakes to order. Quick and easy to work worth…read moreover Instagram direct message with lots of flavor options for both cake and frosting. I ordered chocolate cake with cookies and cream frosting and carrot cake with cream cheese frosting. Pickup and payment were easy. Everyone at the party was raving about them. Highly recommend!!

Outstanding bakery with stunning and delicious pastries and cakes. Don't miss out on their cookie…read moresandwiches - best I've ever had!

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!

First time going to this business. Fast service and the cookies were very soft and ooey gooey like…read morethey are marketed. I would come here again to try some of the other flavors of the milk tea. The taro flavor was very good with plenty of boba. A+!

I had a major sweet tooth before my flight and decided to stop in--and I am so glad I did! These…read morecookies are absolutely amazing. Just when you think a chocolate chip cookie can't get any better, this place takes it to another level. It was honestly the best one I've ever had. The owners are incredibly kind and helpful, which made the experience even better. I'm already looking forward to my next trip so I can try their drinks and fresh bread!

Madison sourdough made it to our list of places to visit by virtue of their morning buns, which I…read moreread about during my research for what to eat in the area. We stopped off on a Sunday morning before leaving Madison to head to the Dells. We were able to snag a parking spot on the street pretty much right out front of the place but I did notice that there seem to be a parking lot next-door. we were intimidated by the queue that had formed and was literally no exaggeration, "out the door". I wouldn't say that it moved quickly per se, but quick enough. The time spent on the queue is good for catching up on emails, some self reflection, or perusing the menus that they have stacked on the counter. We finally made it to the register. I ordered a ginger pistachio Matcha (iced of course, in this heat) and GF a banana something latte. The morning bun was fantastic. It almost reminds me of a cruffin. Maybe lighter? It wasn't overwhelming, it was flaky and delicate with a muffin-esque but lighter booty. A delightful breakfast snack. The matcha was out of this world. Such a unique and delicious flavor. It lasted two seconds. GF enjoyed her latte. It wasn't as sweet as I would have liked but for her, someone who doesn't like sweet coffee beverages, it was perfect. I can see why this place is so popular.

I'm always on the hunt for a good bakery and couldn't pass up the chance to visit Madison…read moreSourdough! From creative baked goods to yummy breakfast plates, this is a great stop if you're craving some comfort food or a sweet treat. The interior was cute with a casual vibe- we saw plenty of guests catching up with friends over brunch and others getting some solo work done over coffee. You order at the front, and although it was very busy, things moved pretty quickly. We tried the biscuit breakfast sandwich and hot coffee. The bacon and eggs on the sandwich were perfectly cooked, and I loved that it came with jam to balance out the savory flavors and rich cheddar. The biscuit itself was tasty but dry- I think a generous pat of butter and a bit more jam would have done the trick. It came with a tangy arugula salad that lightened up the meal nicely. The coffee was on the watery side but had a good flavor. I do wish we'd picked up some pastries or bread for the road, as I tried some of their sourdough on a sandwich at another local restaurant and it was absolutely delicious. Overall, we had a good experience and I would definitely stop by to try more of the menu!

We love their chocolates, cakes, cinnamon rolls, croissants, quiche, breads. All amazing!! They…read moreare pricey, but as with anything else, you get what you pay for.

A dedicated employee who worked for Clasen's for over eight years recently suffered an unexplained…read moregrand mal seizure while cleaning out one of their delivery trucks. Within days of the incident, the bakery canceled his health insurance and reprimanded him for damaging the vehicle during the medical emergency. Despite the employee offering to take a pay cut and transition to washing dishes, the business let him go, handing him his final paycheck in the parking lot. For a family-owned business, their actions demonstrate a complete lack of concern for their employees. I hope you will keep this situation in mind when deciding where to purchase your baked goods in the future.