Best bagels in Madison. The bagels are great the staff is great and the other little deli shop…read morestuff on offer is great! The place is small and the day we were there a woman came in with a stroller. They clearly have a no stroller sign on the door and the owner came over and tried to politely ask her to keep the stroller out of the way so that people would be able to get through once she had ordered. He did not kick her out or ask her to do anything obscene just to make sure there was space for others. She berated him and told him that he wouldn't ask this if it was a person in a wheelchair. When advised it wasn't the same she told him her baby couldn't walk. The owner remained calm and tried to be reasonable but this woman was abusive towards him. She asked how he could do this to such a marginalized person and then turned to the restaurant and asked why any of us men weren't going to stand up for her. I noted that they had a stroller policy and she said "f*ck the policy" as she stormed out.

Gotham bagels is THEEE spot to get a bagel in Madison. No where else compares…read more On a weekend, be prepared to wait 15-20 minutes as they have a large influx of customers. I would also recommend taking it to go on a weekend because it's hard to find seating. They are still super fast, friendly, and helpful despite the overwhelming amount of people! On a weekday you can appreciate the New York-esque decor and vibe.

So fresh and so many good options! Super great spot to stop in when you visit the farmers market!!…read moreLots of seating too.

Decent coffeeshop on square. Esthetics are nice albeit seating not particular comfortable. Coffee…read moreis good and the company is a Wisconsin company, in my mind a plus. They also looked have a nice selection of baked goods, which were tempting.

Iced coffee is great! The cinnamon chip muffin is also great! Service was fast and great and…read moreforgiving when I dumped my iced coffee iff if my walker seat at the door. I think most of it went outside. They replaced it. Thank you!!

I ordered the new Brunch Box for Two from Einstein Bros. Bagels in Madison for breakfast at home,…read moreand it was a great start to the day. The box came with an All Nighter egg sandwich, an Asiago bagel with shmear, a twice baked hashbrown, and a blueberry muffin. The All Nighter sandwich was the standout, flavorful and filling with just the right amount of spice and richness. The Asiago bagel was fresh, with a nice cheesy crust that paired perfectly with the shmear, though I wish they had included a bit more of it. The twice baked hashbrown was crispy and warm, and tasted like a mini loaded potato bite. The blueberry muffin was soft and not too sweet, which made it a nice way to end the meal!

I love their sourdough (even the day old) for sandwiches! They are a great option for your weekly…read morebread needs. Although I haven't tried their Sammie's, they look delicious! Good quick option for a meal on the go. No seating inside. But you get fast service with a smile. And can place your order on the website ahead of time.

Hands down the best corned beef and pastrami in Madison! Fabulous ham, too. Their Reuben is my…read morefavorite sandwich in town. I miss the restaurant, but at least Stalzy's is still around, and I can pick up a pound of meat whenever.

Super amazing staff and good coffee, but bring back the banana cold foam !! !read more

Really nice cafe and the perfect vibe to sit with your coffee and chat or work on something…read more The mint cold brew was really nice, a bit sweet but not terribly so. The strawberry shortcake donut was a bit mid to be honest but I enjoyed it. The staff was very kind and let me use the side door to accommodate bringing in the stroller. I always love a bit of plant life in a cafe an it really contributed to the cozy but lovely vibe. WiFi is limited to an hour on weekends to keep traffic moving but on a weekday before close it was a perfect place to stop. I would come back!

What a treat! We loved this spot so much that we visited twice during our couple day visit to the…read morearea. Tucked I a cozy house, the Sow's Ear is part coffee shop part knitting craft store. They offer a variety of knitting classes and community offerings under this roof. It was bustling with warm energy during both of my visits. They sell baked goods form Madison Sourdough Company, a variety of coffee and tea drinks along with a few gift items like jams, coffee beans, and earrings. We ordered the protein oatmeal topped with walnuts and pumpkin seeds (twice since it was so good- and healthy) and the toast with rhubarb jam. On one of the visits they were willing to make cinnamon toast for my sister who was sick at the hotel with the flu. A family comfort food. "They also make a delicious "fierce mocha with chocolate and cayenne. Highly recommend this charming spot in Verona!

What an intoxicating combination - coffee and fiber fumes!!! Had a delightful time browsing the…read moreyarn - got a skein of local to Wisconsin dyed yarn - and then enjoyed my iced latte. I wish I had more time to sit and knit. Lovely place!!!

Great food and relaxing environment. Delicious waffles and bagel breakfast sandwich.read more

Very cute campus area coffee shop. I only had the coffee here but it was really tasty. Not a ton of…read moreseating inside but they do have a back patio area with extra seats. Their menu has tons of vegetarian and gf options as well which I really appreciated. Service was excellent even with it being crazy busy in there. I can't wait to come back and try their awesome food menu!

One of the best pastrami sandwiches I've ever had. We placed a lunch pickup order for a work team…read moremeeting. It was fresh, correct, packaged well, and ready on time. And everyone loved their sandwiches. So it was a definite hit.

I always, without fail, crave matzo ball soup this time of year. Growing up Catholic, I discovered…read morethis incredible dish in my teens at Ella's Deli (RIP), and have been hooked ever since. For years I've been trying to find an alternative, and I'm happy to say I've finally found it! I mean, who better than the real deal- Hillel at the UW. The fact that FOUR different delivery services can bring it to me is awesome. It really hit the spot on a sick day. Did I order 4 slices of challah? Yes. Had I ever had challah previously? No. Officially never eating any other kind of bread, ever. Adamah Neighborhood Table, you've got me for life!