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    Ancora Cafe + Bakery

    4.3 (216 reviews)
    Closed 7:00 am - 3:00 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    ANCORA CAFE + BAKERY ATMOSPHERE

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    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating

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    Tiana D.

    An excellent spot for breakfast in Madison! The space is huge. Super easy to get a table, even on a weekend. You order at the counter and take a number. A very "help yourself" vibe. We needed to ask where the high chairs were and grab one. I got an egg scramble with a side of pancakes. Solid food, but not out of this world. The coffee is also good!

    Coffee and a chocolate croissant
    Navatnie E.

    We stopped at Ancora for breakfast and coffee while my stepdad was running the marathon, and it ended up being such a good choice. The line was out the door, so I ordered through the app instead. It did take a little while for our order to be ready, but they were incredibly busy, so it was understandable. We all tried the maple sage matcha and didn't love it, but the young woman delivering food was so kind and pleasant when we asked to switch it for something else. She happily brought us a different drink, which we really appreciated. The rest of our food and drinks were great, and even though it was packed, the atmosphere was still really warm and welcoming. I'd definitely come back!

    Burrito
    Holly S.

    We love Ancora! Stopped with the adult kids when my husband was running the Madison marathon. It was busy but they kept things moving. We sat at a table and placed an online order for a few breakfast options and 3 feature drinks. We all hated the warm matcha and asked the young woman delivering food if we could switch it for something else and she was so kind and pleasant and brought us a different, fresh beverage. The burrito was tasty as was the chocolate croissant but the breakfast sandwich was the real winner!!! The side of potatoes were cold but overall a fantastic visit!

    Savory danish, and pup cups
    Bobbi-Jo W.

    Stopped by the outdoor patio with our two dogs this morning. The coffee was fantastic (I had a brown butter toffee almond milk latte) and the bakery was delicious (savory danish, donut, and blueberry lemon scone.) They even put together pup cups for our doggos! We will definitely be back!

    Lavender cold brew
    Liz B.

    We tried a few drinks for a much needed kick of caffeine! The lavender cold brew and coconut cold brew were both good, I would recommend getting the coconut cold brew half sweet. I definitely wouldn't get the seasonal blackberry matcha again, it was so sweet and only tasted like blackberry syrup, with very little matcha. The inside had a cute seating area for food. The drinks were made quickly, but the cashier was a little rushed when we were trying to decide what drinks to get.

    coconut cream cold brew half sweet
    Natalie Y.

    came here and got a coconut cream cold brew half sweet! service was 0/10. the worker didnt have very warm service. it felt cold and unfriendly and i didnt really feel welcome at all. she didnt smile and i felt like my existence was bothering her even though i was polite and smiley. definitely should work on that as a business bc its a big part of a customers experience. it makes me want to not go back despite enjoying my drink. anyways, i would give my drink an 8.5/10! it was half sweet but felt more like 75% sweet. if i could do it again, id go 25% sweet. it had good coconut flavor that ended up working well with the coffee! my friends got a lavender coffee and blackberry matcha. had a sip of the matcha and it was a 0/10. way too sweet and artificial, no matcha, just blackberry syrup and sugar.. im sorry but i would not get that again. the lavender was better, 8/10! the place looked cute to sit down and eat but was also really crowded when we went so we just got our drinks and left. especially since we felt so unwelcome by the service earlier.

    Clara l.

    solid bakery and solid drinks, very welcoming and nice staff, ambiance is good nice for studying

    Indoor seating with the feel of outdoors!
    donna p.

    Perfect place for morning stop. Breakfast sandwich delicious and hand delivered when dining in. Lots of areas to dine, outdoor and indoor. Service with a smile! Cortado made to order and good.

    Tofu bahn mi & Hella Stella
    Ericka B.

    Went here for lunch on a Friday and the place was pretty busy, but there were still tables available. We ended up ordering the Hella Stella and the tofu bahn mi with greens and green goddess dressing. The food came out pretty quick given how busy they were. Both were pretty tasty options, but the Hella Stella was my favorite. It's even better if you add a little green goddess dressing to it to brighten it up a little. Overall, good food and quick service.

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    Elaine W.

    very Slow service. Filthy tables and counter. They give them a quick swipe and don't deep clean them. Avoid this Ancora

    Avocado Toast Entree
    Amy L.

    Such a cute little café! We arrived here during lunch, and while it was busy, we were able to order and find a table without any issues. I ordered the Avocado Toast, and a Chai Latte. The toast had roasted Brussels sprouts that were sweeter than I was expecting, in a good way, and added a nice crunch to it! Chai was good, but nothing extraordinary.

    Coconut cold brew
    Sydney D.

    Decaf cold brew?!? That alone deserves 5 stars. I've never been able to have cold brew and the coconut cold brew was delicious. Service was friendly and there was is lots of seating

    Anna W.

    I ordered the breakfast biscuit & a latte and they were both delicious and got a table right away since they have lots of seating available. Am returning on my next trip to Scenic Madison, Wisconsin.

    Avocado Toast Entree, bacon, French toast sticks

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    Delicious assortment of drinks and pastries! Love the also have seasonal drinks. Highly recommend

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    2 years ago

    Love love love this quaint coffee shop. So special. Amazing lattes. Pastries are devilishly delicious.

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    The food and service is always so good! I love the ambiance of the small coffee shop cafe too.

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    2 years ago

    I love Ancora. Has to be my favorite coffee in Madison, mine has never been bad. Cute place too, with great service! Will 100% be back.

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    A solid choice for breakfast in Madison. The chorizo hash was quite tasty and the coffee is excellent.

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