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.

best raisin crossiant roll , that texture is PERFECT woah…read more inexpensive drinks and lots of bread

We have been satisfied customers for more than 10 years. Great pastries, assorted breads , salads…read moreand sandwiches. Sadly we learned the current owners are planning to retire in the near future. If you haven't visited La Baguette in the past, do so ASAP so you can enjoy the best French bakery in Madison

While visiting Madison, this has became a favorite of ours- especially for brunch! The macaroons…read morewere amazing and their breads so delicious. I brought my spouse initially because they're a lover of French food and this blew her mind!! We love visiting on our trips to UW!!

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.

Lovely croissants here! My group tried a cheese croissant, a…read morechocolate croissant and a cardamon bun. The cardamon bun was deliciously different: crispy, yet so tender with a spicy feature. Yum! We also enjoyed cheese quiche and hot decaf coffee. Get there early as there are only a few tables, or take your treasures home.

I've been there twice, both time the bread was "break your tooth" ready, and was refered to as a…read morebaguette! Im done,

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.

Dress up or down, this place is an outstanding oasis of chocolate fantasty. Not a bon bon or…read moretruffle there disappoints. Follow online to preorder seasonal creations like the giant egg, mushroom fairy cake and advent calendar. Sweetest spot in the whole wide world!

Imagine indulging in award-winning chocolates from a Black-owned, woman-owned shop in Madison,…read moreWisconsin. I don't have to imagine--I've experienced the best chocolates ever! I'm obsessed with chocolate! @cocovaa has been on my must-try list forever, and I finally made it there just in time before their summer break. When I arrived, most of the treats were sold out, but I got to sample everything that was left. And wow, the chocolates were pure magic, and the exceptional service from the owner and her son made it even sweeter. Here are the flavors I tried: Coffee Creme Brulee - Caramelized sugar on top of coffee & vanilla bean white chocolate ganache, encased in white chocolate. Persian Saffron - Persian saffron-infused white chocolate ganache, encased in dark chocolate. Hazelnut Praline - Milk chocolate & hazelnut praline blended with crispy croquant, encased in dark chocolate. Lemongrass Pear Frangipane - Lemongrass & pear purees encased in dark chocolate with an almond chocolate bottom. Blueberry, Lemon & Lavender - Lemon caramel on top of blueberry and lavender-infused ganache, encased in dark chocolate. Turkish Coffee - Coffee and cardamom-infused single-origin Venezuelan dark chocolate ganache, encased in dark chocolate. Key Lime Pie - Key lime caramel on top with a cookie crunch bottom. Every bite was a delight. Can't wait to go back for more!

A restaurant with shadows and mysteries. When stepping inside the eatery I could hear a creaking…read moredoor and floors. It feels like walking inside a Victorian house with dark woody furnishings. There is a see a shadow appeared by the order counter, no smile no greetings, just an annoyed look of discontent. In my thoughts, is this a ghost? In such an old house, it must be. I looked at the board menu. I ordered the. corn beef, sunny side eggs, and toast. After ordering, I paid for the breakfast meals. To my surprise, I was asked to tip 18%, 20% and 25%. In my mind, does a ghostly figure did she deserve a tip. Even though, I didn't receive good customer service but I tipped. I was given a mechanical box to alarm me when my order is ready. I started walking inside the narrow corridor. I looked at the decorations on the wall. It seems like the decor and images inside the frames moving around with prying eyes. Finally, a place to sit. A buzzing sound alerted me, ah the breakfast meals are ready. I walked back to the order counter. I was confused, I have to get my own order from a small window and serve myself. Jinkies! Mystery has been solved. That's why the restaurant is named 'Lazy Janes', there is no customer service. It's the patron's job to get the food and clean up. Does this eating experience deserve a tip?

Every town would be so lucky to have a Lazy Jane's! Our breakfast outing today was perfect, start…read moreto finish. I love that it is in a renovated house, such a cool welcoming vibe. Staff were super kind, and helpful too as I needed a peanut-free and gluten-free bakery item for my kid and they had it!! The scones are other-worldly. The art is gorgeous. The customers were all so chill and engaged in conversations and enjoying the beautiful space. Not a laptop in sight. Loved everything about this place and will absolutely return as often as possible. We also bought 6 scones to go!

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!

I LOVE living down the block from Reverie! It's our go to for a weekend treat especially when…read morefamily is visiting. They have such a fun variety of baked goods, and I love their biscuit sandwiches too. Their coffee is great - the house made syrups are excellent and always rotating seasonally! Whether you're looking for an adventurous espresso tonic or a classic latte, they have an option for everyone. The service is also great - everyone behind the counter has always been consistently kind, friendly, and helpful. This is such a great neighborhood hub and is a great spot to work from too! Looking forward to many, many more visits.

This is a super cute coffee shop/bakery with lots of fun options! They had a variety of pastries,…read morewhich I didn't get to try on this day, but they all looked yummy. They also have a lot of different housemade syrups for their coffee, which I always appreciate! I went with the miso butterscotch flavor, which was tasty but I felt like I was mostly tasting coffee and not getting much of the flavor itself. The coffee quality was good though, just wanted to taste more of that flavor. The service was great and staff was friendly. The ambiance is super cute, with plants all around, a vintage feel, and lots of seating as well.

Where do I start?? Look no further for your wedding cake than Craig's! First, I had a very specific…read morevision. They executed it better than I imagined! Second, the cake (vanilla and chocolate) and the frosting were delicious! Third, the delivery and setup were flawless. Communication was prompt and professional. Yes, they aren't cheap, but you get what you pay for! Cannot recommend highly enough!

We got our wedding cake done at Craigs', and we loved it! They worked with us to get exactly the…read morecake we wanted. It was amazingly delicious!!! And it fit our theme and colors perfectly. We will absolutely be back!