This is THE spot for pre-farmers market caffeine! We stopped in right at 9am on a Saturday and saw…read morethey have a walk-up counter serving some of their top, basic drink options and basic pastries. Inside, one can order from their full menu. Their menu is small but mighty having a little something for everyone. I got a hot Maple Latte with oatmilk. The flavor was subtly sweet but paired great with the espresso. The maple syrup was sourced locally and made in house. I'd be very curious to come back and try the other specialty lattes. My husband got their Homemade Chai Latte. It was cozy in a cup and had nice spices in it. We shared the Bagel Sandwich which was the perfect portion for a breakfast snack. The bagel seemed to have fresh seasoning on it and the flavors layered nicely together. Overall, this was a great coffee, tea, food stop. Its right off Capitol Square but order online for pick up to avoid the lines if you can.

Came by on a Saturday so it was fairly crowded, but the line moved fast. The interior of the shop…read morewas surprisingly big but pleasant and well lit. They also had a good variety of merch items (apparel, coffee mugs, etc) to browse while waiting in line. They had a blueberry mint flat white on the menu, but since I wanted an iced coffee, the barista was able to ring up an iced latte with blueberry mint syrup for me instead. Super kind of her to recommend! Unfortunately the latte tasted pretty acidic, and I couldn't really taste blueberry or mint at all. My friend got the blueberry mint flat white (which is hot) and had the same complaints, so it might have just been the syrup. So wouldn't recommend the blueberry mint drinks but would be open to trying something else, since the service and ambiance of the shop was nice.

Great coffee and great atmosphere! Would definitely go back here next time I'm in town.read more

Hands down one of my favorite coffee shops I've been to, and it's combined with a store selling one…read moreof my favorite pastimes, a book store. The decor is super cool and vibe-y. I wish I had stopped by later in the day for cocktails - but for now, we were here with a desperate need for coffee. There were so many cool options in the menu like the Red Bean Matcha Latte, the Fig Apple Chaider or the Ca Phe Sua Da. But of course, I had to order the Pandan Iced Latte. I absolutely loved the nuttiness of the Pandan in a latte - I'm just surprised more coffee shops don't offer it. And the perfect offset to it was the Ca Phe Sua Da, or Vietnamese Iced Coffee. It wasn't as mind blowing, but still tasty. Next time I'm in Madison, I'm definitely stopping through for some cocktails!

Clearly care about coffee. Genial environment. Felt great and it's fun that it's inside a boarding…read moreshop.

This is a hidden gem where coffee meets the outdoors in a shop that you must go to!! We bought two…read moredelicious coffees and found out all the syrups are made in house! While here we also checked out the shops sunglasses! Bought a couple of those as well!! Amazing!! This is also a dog friendly coffee shop and they do have two tables to sit outside!

Very small but usually quiet on a weekday. Weekends are crazy busy! Great natural lighting. Great…read morefor catching up with a friend or getting some work done. Workers are very nice and hardworking! The coffee is some of the BEST you can get in Madison. I have never been disappointed with an order. Same with the food! My favorite is their ham, Gruyère, mustard crepe but I recently tried their ramp pesto, egg, and balsamic reduction crepe and it was also DELICIOUS! Their sweet crepes are amazing, as well. I recommend the lemon curd one as it is not overly sweet.

Simple no frills coffee shop. Small menu and space but high quality coffee. I got an iced maple…read morelatte and was thoroughly impressed with it - it had the perfect sweetness of maple syrup to latte ratio.

great place, my uncles friend Steven works there. he is the best at making what ever you need, form…read morechai to matcha to just a regular coffee its allways good, nice little spot outside to sit and drink your beverage. speedy and nice employees. always clean. if i could give a 6 just for the chai i would.

This place gave me New York coffee shop vibe, but in the snooty way. Is their coffee good, yes. Was…read morethe wait long, yes. Were the staff friendly...not really. This place is giving, no nonsense, here's your coffee - get it and go with a premium price. I would say their location is prime - being the only coffee shop inside garver feed mill, so they will always have a steady stream of people, plus orders online, which added to the wait. Was it worth it - to have a coffee while strolling, I suppose. Any time else, not really.

Great little coffee shop, local vibes, lots of seating, fast service, friendly staff…read more Stopped in for a cold drink while out walking today, and was pleasantly surprised to find they have Italian sodas, seltzer, and carbonated "refreshers" in addition to hot and iced coffee drinks. Seems like a fun and creative menu with seasonal drink options. Refresher was nice, just like you'd expect, but a little on the sweet side for me. I got a second cup of seltzer to "cut" the drink and it was perfect. Front room is cozy with moderate noise and activity from the coffee bar and front entrance. There's a second back room that was cooler, quiet, and with lots of open tables for studying. I came on a weekday afternoon, but there was plenty of open seating even with ~10 customers sitting in. I wish there were more outlets, though!

Wow what a wonderful coffee house. Stopped in twice the same day. First in the morning for an…read moreamazing cup of herbal tea. Returned later in the day for lunch. Had a bagel, turkey and cheese prepared on a panini pan. The most delicious sandwich ever! Sorry was so hungry I forgot to take photos. Service was quick and friendly.

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.

I first tried Rusty Dog Coffee at Valentia Coffee. The sign near the sugar stand suggests trying…read moreless sugar or cream than you are used to in order to truly taste the coffee. As someone who often used both of those things (and had enough "burnt" Starbucks to assume I hated all dark roasts), I was skeptical. But I did it! As it turns out, dark roast can be smooth and delicious- and it really doesn't need anything! I've been ordering Rusty Dog ever since (and laughed when I asked after the particularly good coffee at Sofra and discovered it was a Rusty Dog blend). I would also like to add that the customer service is excellent. After making an order and receiving 1 whole-bean bag (I don't own a grinder and couldn't use it), I emailed and received an answer and remedy - at night! - within minutes. Incredible!

Best coffee ever! Don't just be Short Sighted.....DRINK Short Sighted Blend! One of the smoothest…read moreroasts I've ever had. Not only Madison's finest, but it should be the official Wisconsin State Coffee! Pssssst...Vice Grip is also a mind melding experience!

This is a bright, welcoming, beautifully decorated and spacious coffee shop that also sells ice…read morecream, baked treats, real meals, and has ice cold cans of Diet Coke!!!! The staff was exceptionally friendly and made us feel like regulars, even on my first ever visit. I didn't order a meal, but they offer a full menu, plus the baked goods looked delicious. There are art and pottery for sale, made by local artists and a young potter. I picked up two pieces of pottery, for a great price. The art was out of my budget, but was truly stunning! I wish there was a Java Cat in every town. So lucky to have found it on my visit to Madison last weekend. I'll definitely return!!

Excellent customer service, great quality food and drinks. I've yet to be disappointed by this…read moreplace. Huge fan of their gelato. They also sell local artwork, and display it across the store. This is a great place to study, especially if you catch it on a slow day. Definitely a hidden gem.

Matcha was delicious! Really cool store with lots of tea related goodies to browse and buy…read more Definitely will visit again!

Best matcha I've had in Madison (and the Midwest)! The flavor and sweetness are perfectly balanced,…read moreand it is up there with matcha's I've had in CA. It's such a cute shop too. I recommend!!