At first glance, the place presents itself as a neighborhood dive--a worn-in local haunt where the…read moredécor is secondary to the conversation. But the illusion fades the moment a Bloody Mary arrives at the table. This is a bar that takes its craft seriously. The cocktail was thoughtfully prepared and balanced, revealing an attention to detail rarely found in establishments trading on casual charm alone. The atmosphere is equally compelling: lively without being chaotic, welcoming without feeling manufactured. It possesses the kind of authenticity that cannot be designed or replicated. In an era of increasingly curated hospitality, this remains a genuinely local gathering place--unpretentious, distinctive, and unmistakably its own.

We like our walleye and eggs for breakfast, and decided to try out the Squirrel's Nest. It is a…read moresmall establishment with a bar to the left and seating area, to the right, with two smaller tables on the side of the bar. We arrived about 10:00 am, and it was packed. It was very loud with people talking, due to the small space. We sat at our table and waited awhile for a server, but didn't know if we needed to order at the bar. After a while, a waitress arrived to take our order. She was very joyful and friendly. We both ordered the walleye and eggs, which included hashbrowns and toast. My husband added cheese and onions on the hashbrowns at no extra cost. We also ordered a Bloody Mary, which came with a chaser. They arrived with a spear of mozzarella cheese, pimento olive, smoked sausage, and a dill pickle. The walleye had a nice thin crust and the eggs and hashbrowns were cooked perfectly. My better half said that he didn't taste any onions in the hashbrowns and they used American cheese, which made them runny. It was a good breakfast, and we enjoyed our time there. However, due to the loudness, we probably won't go back, as it was hard to have a conversation. Be aware that they only take cash, but they do have an ATM in the building. This establishment definitely had a great atmosphere and service, with friendly staff.

The minute you walk in the sense of being uplifted by positive and happy staff is something you…read moreimmediately notice. Their joy brought me joy! Excellent frittata and coffee for me. Spouse had a morning sandwich which was a perfect combo of beautifully fried egg and grilled veggies with vegan cream cheese. Staff are from the disabled community and bring a beautiful energy to the place. Cute outdoor seating. Love it!

In town for the weekend and stopped by this coffee shop- the environment was lovely. It was clean,…read morewelcoming and the employees were super friendly. I love their mission/what they stand for! The coffee and pastries were delish and it's very reasonably priced. Would totally make this a go to place if I lived here!

such an unassuming wifi cafe! plenty of seating and outlets, would be great for studying or WFH…read more Food and drink wise, the options are plentiful. A great selection of breakfast items and baked goods as well as a long list of lunch sandwiches! I tried the deluxe bfast sandwich which was yummy. Vegetarians may have less options due to a lack of vegan meat options but they do have different pricing for no meat sandwiches which is nice or a lot of veggies to sub. Matchas looked well done but I didn't end up ordering one. Pricing is overall reasonable. I came in on a Wednesday mid morning and it was bustling. Service was very efficient on both food and drinks!

Service was quick and friendly. It was a cute coffeehouse with a fireplace and a variety of seating…read moreoptions. The veggie sandwich on sourdough was really good with both hummus and avocado amongst other veggies! I tried the soup special of the day which was Baja chicken enchilada. It was hearty with lots of veggies. While I didn't have a single piece of chicken in mine, the flavor was still good.

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!

Pbj sandwich cookies chips coffee it was a re cute place. Great idea for it all oil change into a…read moreuseful productive facility. Food was good. Staff was great very cute little venue. Coffee was delicious. They even seemed to roast their own and they had a roaster there definitely worth the checkout.

The iced latte I ordered was delicious! I enjoyed the wide syrup options and the baked goods. The…read morewhole store was neat, cozy, and creatively designed. There were plenty of seating options, indoor and outdoor. Baristas were kind and accommodating. Plus the roaster inside made the whole place have an amazing coffee smell :)

A year ago I would've given the café 4 stars because its baked goods/pastries were not that good…read more However, they've recently started getting a lot of their baked goods from Madison sourdough ..and Now everything on their menu is fantastic! They've always had great service and a great drinks menu, and their food has always been delicious - but now I look forward to going there and grabbing some pastries and a coffee in the morning!

Excellent service! The portions are small but food is delicious. It's wonderful for a light meal…read moreor non alcoholic drinks. I like the clean modern industrial decor. The also have a bin of toys for kids and a selection of local art and goods for sale. I recommend checking this place out.

Went here on a Monday morning to do some reading, grab a coffee, and get some breakfast. It was…read moreonly about a quarter full, so we got our choice of seats. The couch looked comfy, but with the Steve Wilkos Show loudly playing on the TV in front of the couch, it didn't seem like the best spot to sit and read. The sunny window was a far better choice. The staff was very friendly when we ordered and when they delivered our food, and that's what's saving this review. We got a drip coffee and a bean and cheese pupusa. The drip coffee took a couple minutes to come out, which is fair as there were a few people in front of us in line to order. The one pupusa however took over 30 minutes to come out and when it did, didn't look the most appetizing. The beans and cheese were spilling out the sides, so you definitely needed a fork to eat it. This was not like the handheld ones I've had here before. The coffee was also more acidic than I remember it being. Overall, not sure if this was just a bad day or if things have changed a lot since the last time we were here, but it didn't live up to how great we remembered the place being.

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!

This is a fun coffee shop with yummy drinks/snacks and seating if you want to work from coffee shop…read more:) I got a toasted cheese sandwich, reasonably priced, and it was yummy too. The service was fast and there was plenty of seating and wifi available too. It's pretty busy on Sunday mornings, definitely a bit harder to get work done if you need to really put your head down. The tables are all open so there aren't booths to help dampen noise. Just so you can plan accordingly :)

Cute coffee shop with a good amount of seating and outlets. There is additional seating in the back…read moreplus an outdoor area in the summertime! I got an iced coffee and it was pretty good! Would be a good spot for getting some computer work done, meeting up with friends or a coffee date.

Shout out Capital Coffee! We were missing a part to our coffee machine this morning (that couldn't…read morefunction with out it). Capital Coffee had the part over to us with in the hour! Talk about great service and super staff!!

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AVOID!!! Rudest bartender ever! If you want to be sworn at and treated disrespect by an immature,…read morearrogant female bartender-go ahead and patronize this establishment. Don't expect good service or a bartender that when called out for swearing at a member of your party, kicks you out. Absolutely unacceptable behavior from the bartender.

Love coming down here on a Sunday Funday, our favorite bartender Mary always a delight to see…read more Unfortunately the owner was here today, wowee to say the least. What a mean angry animal, haven't seen that sort of unpleasant unprofessional owner in my life. What is wrong with her, don't bring anger into a bar, stay home, get a volunteer position taking care of yourself. My gosh!!