Anytime I go in the area, I head out to the Bistro. You won't be disappointed.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Liam Sheehan
This book store is adorable- like most of Madison. I was excited to take my family to eat here on a Sunday afternoon after a day at the Clinton Crossing outlets. I ordered the special baked mac and cheese, which turned out to be a mistake. It didn’t seem baked; instead very soupy and lukewarm. The texture was similar to Kraft. I promptly returned it, much to the manager’s apparent chagrin. They didn’t offer to make me anything else, and seemed a bit agitated to process a refund for me. Very disappointing. 2 stars because my family enjoyed their sandwiches, but my personal experience was very poor.
Britt Mirles
Such a cute book store, just like in the Meg Ryan movie. The music is at a comfortable level, it's clean, the staff is helpful and the wifi is available and strong, although I wouldn't plan to stay very long at the Cafe. They do try to keep things moving.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Caprese
Lisa Black
I wish I could give 20 stars each. My mom ( Gloria Bell) & my step dad ( David Bell) went there every Tuesday & Saturday for lunch. When my mom passed I moved to Madison & I can’t tell u how much this place has meant to me & David. I got hurt & slipped & had to have spinal surgery on my neck shortly after my mom died.. This place was the constant in our lives.EXCELLENT Service EXCELLENT Food. & we love the art work & how caring & wonderful staff is. This is the best place for food, caring staff & a place to go for a really fun & great lunch. I can’t tell u enough how much they helped us & we’re so kind during this hard time. As I slowly start to heal (this is one of the constants in our lives) . Thank u RJ Julia’s Bistro. It makes u want to come back because the food is excellent & the service is just incredible & thank u for being a huge part of our lives. My mom loved coming there. & David continues going with me & family & I can’t tell u enough of how much we love going there. ITS so much more than food ( although food, bakery & daily soup is EXCELLENT) we just want to say THANK YOU.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Alfred Coppola
From the Boss!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Pauline Lucibello
Jackie served us and she was delightful; the service was excellent! Our food was delicious. Also the scones are the best. It has such a cozy atmosphere.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Kelly OBrien
I've been coming here for over 20 years. I must be under new ownership. The prices are crazy. We're not living in New York City. The sandwich that I normally get had half the amount of chicken curry in it. The owner said that I can only get half off even though I had one bite, horrible, horrible horrible horrible
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Maude Swearingen
Wonderful books friendly staff
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
alvimangles
Visiting the Main Street of Madison we saw this book store RJ Julia Booksellers, went in and found in the back their coffee store. Nice setting indoor and outdoor.. pastries, soups and sandwiches and coffee off course. Great place and you can buy books!!
They were the only cafe on the shoreline that had decaf chai lattes and then they switched to only offering caffeinated chais. I miss the decaf option!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Rob D
Love everything about this bookstore! Staff, atmosphere, selection. I haven't eaten in the cafe.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
robert sorrentino
Had lunch with wife 3/27/24 who had curry chicken scoop which was miniscule. I had turkey avacado bacon club sandwich which had the least amount of meat I' ve ever had in a sandwich. The bacon were tiny chips and the avocado was just a spread. The bread was hard and stale. I have a difficult time giving it a #1
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 1
Service: 2
Mark G
Nice little cafe that pairs well with a trip to the book
Really good food and great seasonal iced teas!
Anytime I go in the area, I head out to the Bistro. You won't be disappointed.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
This book store is adorable- like most of Madison. I was excited to take my family to eat here on a Sunday afternoon after a day at the Clinton Crossing outlets. I ordered the special baked mac and cheese, which turned out to be a mistake. It didn’t seem baked; instead very soupy and lukewarm. The texture was similar to Kraft. I promptly returned it, much to the manager’s apparent chagrin. They didn’t offer to make me anything else, and seemed a bit agitated to process a refund for me. Very disappointing. 2 stars because my family enjoyed their sandwiches, but my personal experience was very poor.
Such a cute book store, just like in the Meg Ryan movie. The music is at a comfortable level, it's clean, the staff is helpful and the wifi is available and strong, although I wouldn't plan to stay very long at the Cafe. They do try to keep things moving.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Caprese
I wish I could give 20 stars each. My mom
( Gloria Bell) & my step dad ( David Bell) went there every Tuesday & Saturday for lunch. When my mom passed I moved to Madison & I can’t tell u how much this place has meant to me & David. I got hurt & slipped & had to have spinal surgery on my neck shortly after my mom died.. This place was the constant in our lives.EXCELLENT Service EXCELLENT Food. & we love the art work & how caring & wonderful staff is. This is the best place for food, caring staff & a place to go for a really fun & great lunch. I can’t tell u enough how much they helped us & we’re so kind during this hard time. As I slowly start to heal (this is one of the constants in our lives) . Thank u RJ Julia’s Bistro. It makes u want to come back because the food is excellent & the service is just incredible & thank u for being a huge part of our lives. My mom loved coming there. & David continues going with me & family & I can’t tell u enough of how much we love going there. ITS so much more than food ( although food, bakery & daily soup is EXCELLENT) we just want to say THANK YOU.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
From the Boss!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jackie served us and she was delightful; the service was excellent! Our food was delicious. Also the scones are the best. It has such a cozy atmosphere.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I've been coming here for over 20 years. I must be under new ownership. The prices are crazy. We're not living in New York City. The sandwich that I normally get had half the amount of chicken curry in it. The owner said that I can only get half off even though I had one bite, horrible, horrible horrible horrible
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Wonderful books friendly staff
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Visiting the Main Street of Madison we saw this book store RJ Julia Booksellers, went in and found in the back their coffee store. Nice setting indoor and outdoor.. pastries, soups and sandwiches and coffee off course. Great place and you can buy books!!
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They were the only cafe on the shoreline that had decaf chai lattes and then they switched to only offering caffeinated chais. I miss the decaf option!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Love everything about this bookstore! Staff, atmosphere, selection. I haven't eaten in the cafe.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Had lunch with wife 3/27/24 who had curry chicken scoop which was miniscule. I had turkey avacado bacon club sandwich which had the least amount of meat I' ve ever had in a sandwich. The bacon were tiny chips and the avocado was just a spread. The bread was hard and stale. I have a difficult time giving it a #1
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 1
Service: 2
Nice little cafe that pairs well with a trip to the book
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: blt Sandwich Grilled Cheese
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Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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