What a treat! We loved this spot so much that we visited twice during our couple day visit to the area. 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! read more

Lovely little yarn shoppe & eatery in Verona. Cute outdoor seating and friendly vibe. Not really sure the hype behind this place. There are way too many affordable and cute places nearby to give the eatery another go. The prices are steep, especially for what you get. I ordered the brocolli cheese quiche, which literally had no cheese! The salad was ok, not very substantial -- it was only greens and no veggies. My sister ordered a sandwich and chips, which looked like less than a half order from Panera for double the price. Drinks were the most affordable option but still over $3 for a simple tea or coffee no frills. read more

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Hockey has taken us to Verona two weekends in a row and made sure to stop at The Sow's Ear both times--what a great place! The atmosphere is eclectic and artsy, the perfect coffee shop vibe. I also love that they feature works from local artists and offer healthy, unique snacks. The first time, I had an iced vanilla latte, and it was really good. The following weekend, I tried the specials, and I highly recommend both! The pear, peach, and apricot smoothie--absolutely incredible! I'm still craving it and wish I lived closer so I could grab another. I also tried the Valentine's special coffee, which had pistachios (and something else I can't quite remember), but wow--hands down the best coffee I've ever had! Can't wait to come back again! read more

Stopped by a charming coffee shop on a hot day, and it turned out to be a great choice! This classic cafe offered a wide variety of drinks, but I went with the Peach Pear Apricot, which was both refreshing and packed with flavor. I chose the 20oz since it was just 50 cents more than the 12oz--totally worth it! read more

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As a cafe, this shop has great service and great food. Love their charity drinks each month. As a yarn shop, the service has a lot to be desired. They have good yarn and buttons, which is why I have been shopping there, but their service is terrible. I've had my body commented on, I've had rude remarks about my knitting, I have had a lack of help on items, and I've had terrible service at checkout... it feels like they don't want my service. I'm told they do a "private shopper" approach, but each time I'm in the store, the workers engage with other people but do not even acknowledge I'm there. There is one worker there who is great, and if they are in the store, I get the best experience ever, which is why whenever I can, I opt to go in during their shift. read more

Cute little coffee shop with a yarn store in the back. Mid priced, excellent food, warm service.

A great local coffee shop in Verona. I come here every time I'm in town visiting my son. Coffee is great and so is the food. There are also really good Gluten free options. My daughter has celiac and she has never reacted to the food (no cross contamination). Highly recommend this place if you're in the area. read more

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My husband is somewhat of a cappuccino snob and he approved of theirs. He sipped on it while I perused the yarn. Very cute and quirky yarn and coffee shop! read more

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Good coffee and good pastries. We stopped in on our last morning in Verona before we headed out of town. It is a sweet little coffee shop, and obviously well-regarded based on the amount of people populating the outdoor area. There is a parking lot behind the building and street parking also available, and folks put it to use! I ended up opting for a lavender latte and a frosted/decorated cookie. Both were fabulous and truly hit the spot. The experience, the cost, and the quality of the goods were all lovely and I would be a regular here if I lived in the area. Totally worth a visit. read more

Delicious sandwiches, coffee, tea, and cute merchandise! The Verona sandwich was perfectly cheesy :)

I love the atmosphere there especially in the warmer weather where you can sit outside. However, I feel like my favorite latte's are not as good as they used to be. Very bland with absolutely no foam on top. read more

Nice atmosphere but slow service. We ordered two smoothies and a salad. We were almost done with the smoothies by the time the salad showed up. Salad was so so. Smoothies were fine. read more

I have popped in to The Sow's Ear twice now just recently and what can I say? This place is adorable and I love it! I've ordered French Soda's both times (I'm hooked) while coworkers have tried a few flavors of their smoothies. No food yet, but what I have seen other customers enjoying, and based on what's available in the grab and go section, the food seems to be great here. They have some quiche on the menu I will absolutely be trying soon enough. I'm not a knitter, but they appear to have a nice selection of knitting supplies and yarn throughout available for purchase. Additionally, they have art on the walls and goods/food items for sale from local crafters. Outside is a lovely patio with plenty of seating options if you do order food and want to take a seat. I definitely see this becoming one of my go-to's this summer. read more

The Sow's Ear - Sugar free French Soda - so refreshing on a warm afternoon! - Arts & Crafts Near Me - Verona, Wisconsin

Holy buckets. This place is amazing and, TBH, I'm really jealous of Veronians for having it. First of all, the staff were outstanding - patient, attentive and fun to interact with. The food was terrific - although I had a hard time choosing. I had the Madison Melt - ham and cheese with a lovely bread and butter pickle and maybe mustard? on a delicious baguette, with a pear/peach/aprico lt smoothie. Serious yum. Companions had similar sandwiches and salad - there was nothing in the baskets at the end. One got some kind of coffee (I think?) drink with pistachio and rose - it smelled divine. In the winter, seating space is limited, but it looks as though they have a large outdoor seating area when it's warmer. The cool thing was that we were the only table that didn't have some kind of fiber in our hands - folks were knitting, spinning and just generally giving off a cool, creative vibe. The yarn part of the store in back is packed with gorgeous yarns and all kinds of knitting/crochet etc. supplies. It was really hard to resist - next time I might not try so hard! Definitely a place we'll return to. Loved it. read more

Best coffee shop I've ever had the pleasure of visiting. Staff is very friendly. I HIGHLY recommend their oat milk latte with sugar-free chocolate and sugar-free vanilla syrup. 10/10. Once you've tried this coffee shop, you forget there are others in town. read more

This place is so adorable. Staff is so nice and knowledgeable. We had smoothies. Oh. My. Gosh. Amazing so yummy and flavorful. Fast friendly service. The desserts and sandwiches look delicious. Will be back for coffee and goodies for sure read more

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Good baked goods ! If they're near the expiration date, they price them at a discount read more

Prices seems a touch high and service is fairly slow. The quality is good, but just be prepared to hang out longer than anticipated.

I met with a family member for a quick bite on 1/09/23 around 11:30am. Tea was great. Family members food not so great. I asked when ordering if they had cream cheese anything? The rude woman said no unless you order a bagel. So I walked to the glass case and pointed to the cream cheese Danish. I very loudly said I would take the Cream Cheese Danish. All downhill after that. Family member had difficulty with same employee. Beyond rude. read more

Not the fastest service but very courteous! Great coffee , very good food stuff . Great outdoor seating, they have made some indoor seating but it's just not the same. Not interested in yarn but if you are , this is your place ! read more

One of my favorite coffee shops in Madison. Excellent coffee, good vibe. They have lots of knitting supplies if you are into that as well!

Cozy little café within an awesome yarn/knitting shop. Very good coffees with a nice breakfast and sandwich menu. Popular, so the small tables may fill up fast. Very pleasant staff and comfortable ambiance. Great yarn shop (offers classes). read more

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What a nice spot for a coffee meet up with a friend! There is 2 hour street parking on the side of the building or a public parking lot behind the building. The coffee shop is in the front of the building and a knitter's paradise shop is in the space in the back. There are different types of sitting spots for your choice. Tables inside, comfy chairs and couches. Outdoor seating. My friend and I were having a spot of lunch while we were there. We ordered the Caprese sandwich (fresh mozzarella, tomato, balsamic vinegar, and a basil pesto on French baguette) and the Savory Sow (Brie, roasted red peppers, and balsamic vinaigrette toasted on a French baguette). Both cheese sandwiches were so good. Fresh and tasty! The sandwiches come with choice of chips or fresh greens dressed with a balsamic vinaigrette with a subtle taste of lemon. I also had a mocha to drink. Really it was a very well balance cup of yummy coffee and chocolate flavor. This location is worth the short drive out of Madison for a chat with a friend who lives further out towards UFO country. read more

The Sow's Ear - Sandwich closer to bottom is the Caprese. Sandwich on top is the Savory Sow. Served with greens or chips - Arts & Crafts Near Me - Verona, Wisconsin

Always great service. They have a trained staff that always makes us great Meows. We havent eaten there yet but the menu which has been recently updated looks yummy. read more

The Sow's Ear is a cute little cafe/knitting shop located inside a house-themed that gives it a nice home feeling. The food was reasonably priced and my boyfriend tipped $5 in the tip jar at the counter in support of good local business. We ordered a grilled cheese meal with chips, a bowl of the daily soup of tomato and roasted bell peppers, and a fruit and nut salad. However, the food we ordered was slightly underwhelming. The grilled cheese was too crusty, over cooked and tough to eat. Although, dipped inside the soup, it tasted a little better since the soup softened the bread and made it more edible. The fruit and nut salad was a bit simple and wasn't satisfying. We also ordered two drinks: iced latte and iced chai latte. Both was a little heavy on the milk but we were able to finish it since an iced drink is always nice on a hot sunny day! Overall, it was a nice brunch meal and the atmosphere is catered towards knitters who are there to enjoy a simple meal or cafe drink while knitting. There's also the knitting supplies store as well as knitting classes offered throughout the year. read more

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I "discovered" the Sow's Ear when it was just a yarn shop. There's a funny thing about yarn shops: their owners seem to often be a little on the grouchy side. The Sow's Ear is the exception that proves the rule. I've bought yarn all over the USA. The Sow's Ear is my favorite by far. The staff could not be more helpful. They are knowledgeable about knitting and they seem to keep a catalogue of Ravelry patterns in their heads! The yarn selection is broad and of very high quality. You don't by yarn by the pound here! If you're looking for junk yarn get yourself to one of the big box craft stores. The yarn at Ravelry is beautiful and often it's hand-dyed. Yes, the yarn is more expensive, but you won't end up with a beautifully knitted sweater that pills all over after you wash it the first time. Everything about TSE's is beautiful! read more

The Sow's Ear is my personal haven. When the worries of the holidays or the piled up house duties haunt me, I come here to shoo away the negative feelings. I eat and knit here, sometimes I just sip and knit, sometimes I sip, knit and nibble. No matter what I do, I know that Jen and her crew are there to flash a smile and a sweet salutation. Soups and the hummus platter are my favorites. Teas are amazing. Yarns are affordable and alluring. They also collect coats, yarns and holiday toys for families in the area. I love this place. read more

Cute little café! I enjoyed a bagel and a fresh strawberry smoothie. I love the atmosphere in here and found all of the employees to be kind and helpful. There was a rush after I placed my order and the employees worked smoothly and quickly through all of the customers. I enjoyed stopping in here and will definitely be back! Please continue to support small businesses! read more

I love The Sows Ear and have been going to it for years got it's yarn and a cup of tea. the lad two teas I've had have been dreadful to the pint of being in drinkable.. I order to go so always in the car and away from the store when I discover how awful the tea is. what happened! I used to love to sit and sip a cuppa ( Rating for tea, not store) read more

Super cute place! The prices are kind of high for simple coffee and espresso drinks but in my opinion the atmosphere and quality make up for it. I see myself visiting more often. I love that it doubles as a yarn shop and the outdoor seating is very nice and relaxed. read more

Great lattes. Friendly staff. Also appreciate a coffee shop that opens before 8:00 am. read more

This place is adorable! I ordered a whole milk chai latte and was not disappointed. My friend ordered the carmel-ohhhh and it smelled amazing. I would definitely become a regular if I lived in this area! Also, they have a great selection of yarn and apparently teach classes?! read more

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I have loved The Sow's Ear for years. The make the best mocha I have ever had. They have been very helpful and patient as I reclaimed my love for knitting. Their classes are always worth the time and money. I especially appreciate that they are helpful, but willing to let me look to my heart's content without feeling like bother. Because I am allergic to many fibers, their knowledge of both their products and what is avail had been invaluable. I visit whenever I am within a hour's drive. read more

It's a cute little store that combines coffee shop/cafe with knitting supplies. Harvest Latte was exactly what I was hoping for on a beautiful Sunday that made me excited for fall. The breakfast menu left a little to be desired. Basically an assortment of quiches, yogurt, or oatmeal were the choices. We had the Tomato Basil and Cauliflower bacon quiche. Both were very well made and actually just filling enough for a good breakfast. Still wish they had a breakfast sandwich or two on the menu, for variety. All in all a good little place off the main drag in Verona. read more

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Charmjng little cafe. Ordered a cortado, which isn't on the menu. And i love when baristas already know what it is. This one was done well. Quality of the espresso was toasty and slightly fruity. Free wifi Great place to work when your office is getting too dull, (and super close to Epic!) read more

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OMG MADISON SANDWICH WAS AMAZING. LOVE. Customer service was great 10/10 food 100/10 yard store, so amazing. read more

Good breakfast food and bakery items. Coffee was great. All the staff was friendly

Needles and caffeine together under one roof. Why yes, please. I thought parking was going to be a pain because the few times that I've driven by, it looked like there was only street parking available, but it was actually a breeze. There is a tiny parking lot in the back, and since the area around the cafe is mostly residential, there is a lot of street side parking to be found. (: Awesome. I ordered a 12 oz mocha and a sweet potato, shiitake, and provolone quiche. The mocha is a little too foamy for my taste, but it's strong and the perfect wake-me-up. The quiche was light but filling, which I really appreciated. I'm not a huge breakfast foods fanatic, and I hate really heavy breakfasts that weigh me down for the rest of the day, so I thought the quiche was a perfect compromise. Serving the quiche with a side of greens is a nice touch too, though I'm not a big fan of the salad dressing. Free wifi is a plus, as is the availability of outlets near every table. I felt quite a bit out of place with the rest of the clientele, but I can see why many people enjoy spending a Sunday afternoon here. Don't think I'll be heading back anytime soon, but I'm glad I gave Sow's Ear a try! read more

Let's get lost in a world of yarn together as well as pick up some cute stoneware souvenirs for home. Yarn: I been meaning to explore the Sow's Ear on my last trip to Verona and am quite happy to have gotten the chance to pick up some luxurious and decently priced Vintage DK yarns. Goodies: They have mugs and other items for sale. Purchased two (green glazed and blue glazed) mugs for future sipping and knitting. Food: Yummy warm apple cider. Soups are ok - should have gotten the quiche which was recommended. They have this cool machine in the back which rolls your yarn into a ball for you. They even show you and let you do it yourself if you ask nicely :) Great local shop and would gladly buy more goods here again soon. read more

Love the Sow's Ear! It's my home away from home. The atmosphere there is so inviting & comfortable. Great yarn selection, classes are awesome, staff is friendly & helpful, & the coffee is always top notch. I highly recommend their frozen hot chocolate while knitting or crocheting. Their rewards program is not limited to yarn purchases, so even if you just go for the coffee, you can benefit. read more

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