Best Coffee Shops and Cafes in Madison

"Belgian beers both local and from Belgian, other craft beers at this lively European-style pub. Some entrees pay tribute to the Benelux countries (frites, quiche Lorraine, salads) but the focus is on indulgent breakfasts, burgers, and sandwiches. American, Bar, Belgian, Breakfast, Brunch, Dinner, Lunch, Restaurant, Salad, Sandwiches, Wheelchair Access"

"According to their website, the name and aesthetic of Colectivo Coffee is inspired by the artful and funky buses used for public transportation across Latin America, called “colectivos.” This local chain is home to award-winning coffee, all-day breakfast, sandwiches, soups, salads, and more. Fully operable garage doors open the barista station and seating to a large sidewalk patio and a second-level mezzanine that overlooks State Street. The décor features industrial accents, saturated primary colors and their signature sugar skull."

"I have a job that takes me to different neighborhoods, and one perq is trying out coffee shops after or between jobs. This was Monroe Street Colectivo�..."

"This business in Madison has cafes on University Avenue and King Street, and it offers organic fair-trade coffee and a delicious brunch menu. Try the Mint Cold Brew with mint syrup and a splash of cream or the Blackberry Sage Latte with blackberry syrup, espresso, milk, and sage syrup. The Pistachio Vanilla Zombie has white espresso, vanilla syrup, milk, and pistachio syrup."

"As one of Madison’s heavy-hitter roasters, dating back to 1994, Ancora Coffee Roasters boasts two cafes. The one on King Street is a block from the Capital Square, but if you’re looking for more of a restaurant-type environment, turn to the University Avenue location. The good news is that both locations offer amazing breakfast and lunch options."

"For a sunlit, atmospheric setting, head to the Aldo's Cafe, which is in the more central side of campus inside the Discovery Building. They have lots of healthy options food-wise such as their Quinoa Bowl or Steel-Cut Oatmeal. As a bonus, they also accept Red Card."

"Portage Pi is located inside the Graduate hotel on Langdon Street. The Apple Pi is buttery and full of classic spices such as nutmeg and cinnamon. The hand pies are bite-size so you don't have to share."

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"Calliope Ice Cream is one Madison-based ice cream company that truly thinks outside the box. Flavor combos like Lemon and Lavender, Mexican Hot Chocolate, Hot Peanut Butter, Graham Cracker and of course, Brandy Old Fashioned — are sure to tickle your taste buds. You can visit Calliope’s Scoop Shop at the Garver Feed Mill when indoor dining resumes to try some unexpected flavors."

"Teddywedgers has long been a Madison institution, but new owners’ siblings Anthony Rineer and Karima Berkani have given it a fresh, slightly hipper feel while still serving the same delicious pasties. Located at the top of State Street, the little eatery offers traditional pasties, including steak and potatoes and onions, chicken pot pie and the Big Cheesy, as well as delicious breakfast pasties like the bacon, cheese and egg pasty. Sip on frothy cappuccinos, lattes and a range of sodas with your meal."

"Located at the top of State Street, the place has a traditional way of cooking and serves some yummiest pastry of the city. Plates of simple and tasty food which contain steak, potatoes, onion along with juicy chicken pot pie with lots of cheese on top of it. Egg pastry, chess pastry, bacon etc are on the top menu of the bakery shop."

"There are a few places on this list that are iconic to Madison, and Teddywedgers is one of these places. First opened in 1976, Teddywedgers has stood kitty corner to the State Capitol Building as a Madison staple for almost 50 years. There’s only one item on the menu: pasties, pasties and more pasties."