Review update: this has been Java Lava for over a year now. Most of my 1st review is true. Some…read moreminor changes to Interior but basically looks the same, still serves Colectivo coffee. Do note NO decaf.

Cute, quaint, friendly little coffee shop in the quiet small town of Monticello, Wisconsin. I had…read morethe drink of the month which is white chocolate and mint (in honor of St. Patricks Day) mixed in any of their regular hot or cold beverages. I had regular coffee with mint/white chocolate and a breakfast bagel with egg, bacon and cheese. There were four bagels to choose from and additional optional veggies to choose from as well. A death by chocolate muffin came with the bagel. It was all delish! The service was excellent. The space is open and well lit with lots of natural light. Lots more food/pastries choices as well. Prices were affordable. Definitely worth the drive.

Love this place! Great lattes (coffee and chai) and if you are really lucky they will have freshly…read morebaked muffins. Would post an image of the raspberry lemon muffin I am enjoying today but I couldn't wait to dig into it! Fantastic !

Great little coffee shop that serves homestyle, delicious food. Its comfy couch is the place to be…read morewhen meeting up with a friend for coffee and a chat.

My husband and I were staying in New Glarus and stopped at Fat Cat Coffee Works for coffee and a…read morelight breakfast. I had a cappuccino and the veggie egg sandwich and my husband had a Cortado. The coffee was great and the sandwich was delicious, I loved the grilled naan bread! I ordered a lemon coconut cupcake to-go and ate that when I got home, it was amazing! It tasted good and I liked the texture. Also, the coffee shop is a lot bigger than I expected it to be! There was a lot of seating, including counter seating, where you can see them making the food. Service was very friendly and timely. I would definitely recommend this place!

Fat Cat Coffee Works is a lot more than coffee. What a wonderful place to enjoy the most exciting,…read more natural, and exotic tasting foods , that taste free of chemicals, from very talented chef/s....and of course all the very kind, friendly, gentle, and attentive people with their service..... like family serving. It was an amazing surprise for us. Thank you very much! God bless all of you, and HE already has and will!

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!

Just a great place to get a Latte or Cappuccino . Very friendly staff and you never wait too long…read more Nice indoor and outdoor seating area. This place is my new Saturday and Sunday morning spot.

I don't get here as often as I wish I could, but I always love when I get something off the…read moreseasonal menu!

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

I love their mochas!! Authentic and rich chocolatey, oh so good!! The worker is absolutely sweet,…read morehelpful and accommodating! This is a cute small cafe to pick up a great small espresso coffee from!

Such a hidden gem in downtown Stoughton! Right off Main Street in a charming space, this cafe…read moreoffers rustic comfort in a cozy living room setting. A refreshing option if you want something besides diner food. Counter service with friendly staff. Great coffee and Matcha (premium quality tea whisked by hand)! Avocado toast was good but lacked some flavor but the crusty sourdough bread made up for it. The breakfast burrito was excellent. Highly recommend it for a healthy breakfast/lunch!

I've visited Higher Grounds few times now. With my Papa, we ordered two dark roasts coffee and set…read moreat a table and had a great bonding time. They offer great selection of pastries and hot and cold beverages. From what Papa and I tried, visiting this place few days in a row, we really enjoyed food and drinks. The staff were helpful and we received our orders in timely manner. We both really enjoy the layout of this home-like atmosphere. It has a beautiful fireplace with variety of games and books you can read. It offers plenty of seating area, with large couch. Including a large Quiet Room. The Quiet Room can be reserved/rented for larger groups in advance. Otherwise you can use the Quiet Room for working, studying, reading or just to sit and enjoy peace and quiet. I recommend this place if you want to try something local instead of a chain store. I will for sure be returning here. For more great content, check out YouTube.com/@AbroadTravel

Wow. Where do I start? I walked in and was instantly was taken aback by the smell & the cute…read morehandmade items on the wall, directly under the menu. I fell in love with this mug coaster and proceeded to take a look at alllll the small business items for sale throughout the shop. There were board games and plenty seating options available. I ordered a 24 oz Iced caramel latte with oatmilk and my partner ordered a 20 oz hot caramel latte. I made a mistake and ordered pumpkin bread assuming there was a universal coffee shop pumpkin bread. I expected something with icing and I got a bread with some nuts in it flag on me for thinking what I'm used to follows me to a new area lol. All in all. The coffee is AMAZING. Superb, even. Wowowowow. Both the hot & cold lattes are phenomenal. Can't wait to visit again to try something new! To the blonde girl who took our order- Maybe take on some customer service courses and listen a bit better. To the lady who remade my coffee with oatmilk after the cashier was not comprehending correctly and gave me almond milk, thank you. You turned the experience around for me.

Quaint local coffee shop that has AMAZING scones and good coffee at good prices. Definitely worth…read morethe trip. Beautiful fireplace foe chilly weather and a nice outdoor space with a lot of greenery for warmer months. Today the barista was a bit rude but usually pleasant service.

What an awesome coffee shop!! This place checks all of the boxes! Amazing coffee- yes! Delicious…read morequality food options and variety-yes! Friendly staff- yup! Wonderful outdoor and indoor seating- also yes!! The back deck is beautiful to sit on and enjoy in the morning . We do not live here but have family nearby that we visit annually- we will be back every-time we are here for a visit!