“We liked their baked items and it was at such an affordable rate. The place has a nice vibe and the owner was very kind and warm to us. This place caters to the blue-colored hard working Hispanic folks in town and I can see how their rough and battered looks can be intimidating to some people. For a place with such good food menu there wasn't a lot of seating inside. Because of these reasons I gave it 4 stars for the atmosphere. It also has a big attached grocery store with everything from fresh produce, meat and other food items. Hispanic friends in town can comment about the grocery but we liked the taking-back-to-roots vibe of the place. I almost forgot to mention that they also serve coffee although we didn't try it.“
“August 22nd, 2023, at 7 pm, I was again super shopping with a two page list for a friend of mine who was out of almost everything. It took me almost 3 hours, and I had two full carts, No idea how in the world I would be able to check out by closing time. Theresa K. and another coworker volunteered to help with the checkout and bagging. These employees have consistently gone above and beyond their job expectations and demonstrated superior customer service. I asked Theresa for the other staff's name, and I wrote it down, but I lost the paper. Please give them commendation for their selfless performance. I live on the other side of the city but consider this my hyvee store!“
“I absolutely love this place! Last year when I moved to Madison, I discovered this place while waiting for a table at Ha Long Bay and I have been obsessed ever since. Although a bit on the pricy side, the pastries are absolutely phenomenal and definitely some of the best I've had. I love the Gruyère croissant, the mini butter cakes with lemon curd and raspberry white chocolate, and the raspberry frangipane. The breads are also amazing. Highly recommend the scali loaf and if you happen to go on a Friday, the challah is amazing!“
“Nothing beats a paper bag full of assorted pan dulce from El Hornito. We make a point to stop in whenever we're in the area and are never disappointed. They have a wide assortment of classic Mexican baked goods, supplemented with more traditionally European sweets such as frosted cupcakes and chocolate croissants. Everything is fresh and flavorful, from their surprisingly tender conchas to their unparalleled besos. The service is very friendly and you can tell the owners take immense pride in their work. All in all, a much-welcome addition to the Far West Side.“
“Friendly, comfortable, and welcoming. Came on a Sunday for lunch. I was able to find parking on the street and come right in. I ordered the firefly wrap, the special shamrock shake, and a couple pastries for later. The wrap was brought to the table and was stuffed with tons of chicken and avocado. It seemed hearty enough that it could be split between two people if desired. Great flavor. Love that there is plenty of space and seating even on a weekend at lunch. This was my first time here and I hope to be back soon!“
“Always friendly, very clean space. Good vegan dessert options (the twix bars are my favorite). Tons of GF & keto options as well. The price you pay is well worth the quality you receive. I would upload a picture, but the dessert is gone already!Vegetarian options: Look on the website, I’m vegan and they have a few options for us and all of them are DELICIOUS!Dietary restrictions: Vegan, gf, paleo, keto“
“So good, I went to both of their locations! I highly recommend putting in a preorder especially if you plan on stopping by on a weekend because a line forms quickly. If you're getting a deli item or a drink, they won't start making the order until you send a text letting them know you're on your way. I appreciate this method so that you receive your food fresh! The homegrown biscuit sandwich was a little salty but interesting combination of ingredients! I like the shake up from the traditional bacon egg and cheese. I got my sandwich gluten free (amazing biscuit that didn't immediately crumble and break apart in my hand) and with an egg (best choice I made that day). The raspberry almond tart/pie was a little too sweet for me, but the gluten free orange cherry scone was so good, I got it twice. Orange forward, couldn't really taste the cherry. I love that they have a dedicated display case for gluten free options just to minimize cross contamination and so that people don't have to search through all the goodies to find the gf treats.“
“We got the Banana Hazelnut Crunch for our 2 year old’s birthday party and it was amazing! Everyone loved it! They were also very helpful when I wanted to make sure I would have space for my topper and when I asked for chocolate drizzle.I will definitely be ordering from here again ❤️“
“My personal experience with Crumbl cookie staff was really good. They were very kind and polite to me. They speak to me in a very kind way, and I love that because most people they speak to me very disrespectful the food, the cookies they are always so good so crunchy on the outside and soft on the inside that’s what I love about Crumbl cookies they’re cookies are always extravagant, and always a mystery the atmosphere I feel like when I go into the store the Crumbl cookie store I feel like it like the atmosphere and the Crumbl cookie shop. It brings me so much joy and it’s really nicely decorated.Kid-friendliness: They are always very kind and very friendly inappropriate. It just brings me so much joy to be cheated respectfully.“
“I recently stopped at the Lakeside when I was in Madison. This is a great coffee shop! Gorgeous views, lots of space. My yogurt and granola bowl was awesome and super filling. I wish we would have tried baked goods, but they were sold out! I would highly recommend coming here to meet a friend or to study.“
“So excited to have you in the Fordem ave neighborhood! I had a hard time choosing what to get and asked for recommendations from the super friendly staff behind the counter. They recommended the raspberry gallette and the kouign amman. I had to try both of course and they were absolutely incredible!!! Already planning my next visit!“
“These cookies are an absolute delight! So many other sugar cookies I have tried before may have looked pretty, but were hard as a rock. Reverie Baking Co. makes their cookies to be so soft & delicious, & the thoughtful packaging made sure each one arrived perfectly intact!“
“Frequently go there for coffee and a scone or donut. Staff is very friendly and knows the names of many of their customers. There is lots of seating, and there are always people plugged in with their laptops working. It is a very nice atmosphere for a quick take out coffee or to sit quietly and read. I have not been there at night, but they have a large selection of craft beer and specialty brews.“
“One of my favorite foods is pastys, I was excited to learn about this place, otherwise you would find them normal in the u.p area of Wisconsin. All of the varieties are great! Had the chicken tikka masala one today, was awesome! I do like they wrap it in foil, because my 40min drive home it's still warm!“
“North Street is an actual gem. What's more to want with coffee, pastry, and beer all under one roof. Well - I do wish that Bloom offered more options similar to their Monroe street location. And I wish the coffee and pastry was open later into the evenings so I could have a pastry with my beer. But other than that the place is perfection! There's plenty of indoor seating and outdoor seating in the warmer months. Parking may seem daunting but honestly there's always plenty of street parking not too far.“
“Doughnuts are amazing. My family showed up on Friday night after getting some pizza. The workers there, a husband wife combo, were amazing. Not only were the doughnuts amazing, the workers laughed and joked with my 4 year old son. Showing him all the doughnuts they had in stock. They even gave us 2 free doughnuts to take home for tomorrow. I will be buying all doughnuts from here from now on. 10/10“
“We got their baguette, signature sourdough batard, carrot cake and roast beef sandwich. I would say their breads are good but too crunchy to the point it is hard to eat. The roast beef sandwich was delicious but I wished they would toast it. Then again, their breads were too rustic and crunchy. Toasting it would be hard to consume and enjoy the sandwich. Now, moving for the desserts, the carrot cake was good and not overly sweet. Wished it had some nuts, raisins and carrots inside the cake. Overall, it has a lot of potentials, just wish the breads were not too crunchy.“
“I love the remodel of the interior and the new cafe in this building! The makeover is modern and bright with plenty of seating options. I’ve made the trip to Verona a couple times just for their coffee and it’s always worth it. The have great local pastries and their espresso is perfect.“
“I ordered a cake from Miggy’s for my UW junior’s 21st birthday because I’m out of state. I wanted a custom off-list cake for her and Shelby was fantastic. The cake (succulents with little vodka bottles) was adorable. And Shelby coordinated with her for delivery. So thankful for the personal touch!“
“We were on vacation and we were not leaving Wisconsin without mapping and getting to Stella’s! Seriously the best breads and pastries we have ever had… The cheese bread is the absolute best!!! The customer service was exceptional and very helpful! Now we just need to get one in Indiana!“
“After having several menu items I can say that this place is absolutely wonderful! The red bean bun is delicious, the shrimp fried rice is delicious. Everything I've had here has been great. If you're putting off going, give it a try when you can! It's really good :)“
“Cheese bread was great, boba tea was great… the COOKIES were the best cookies I’ve ever had. I visited Madison from Chicago and I am sad I don’t live closer to this place bc I keep thinking about that cookie from 2 weeks ago. I don’t even normally like chocolate chip cookies.“
“The Bundt cakes are delicious ! We recently picked up a couple dozen of the smallest size for a casual get together and they were a big hit. Next time we will probably get more so people can taste a couple different varieties. They were fresh and so tasty!“
“Amazing customer service from Claudia. She was very responsive, helpful and creative in getting our vision for our wedding perfectly. We had very delicious and generous portions for the tres leches cake tasting that was set up! It was so moist and sweet, just how I like it. We ended up doing a variety of oreo, strawberry, and vanilla tres leches, along with Mexican wedding cookies and brownies, which were a highlight of our wedding day. The communication was great, we didn't worry about delivery or even knew they had arrived to deliver the desserts! It all just appeared at the venue, looking better than I had imagined. Choosing Monona Bakery and working with Claudia was the best choice that we will always remember! (Photos taken by Picture It Perfect by Maddie&Josh Laufenberg)“
“The food is delicious and the people who work there are wonderful. We had a sandwich and cupcakes. You kind of feel at home there. They have a toy corner for kids too!I'd wish the toys were cleaned once in a while. They were very sticky and had crusty dirt on them. I honestly was a bit grossed out by them but on the other hand I'm grateful that they thought of kids too!“
“I’d confidently say this is the best bread bakery in Madison. Their breads made with such craftsmanship that you can eat the bread without anything and it is delicious! Thank you team Origin Bread for spoiling us with such quality work and ingredients. So so good!The staff is so warm, welcoming and friendly. Love their products.“
“Absolutely love this coffee and the atmosphere in this place. I would highly recommend this place for the most delicious coffee in Madison and potentially on my top 5 in the nation (I travel for work). It's so very cute and clean inside the shop. Most all of the workers are very friendly too! The breakfast bagel sandwich is also to die for. I do miss their full meal menu, but the pastries are delicious when I need a pick-me-up. I'm a regular visitor and come in at least twice a week as well as consuming their coffee at home!However, the downfall is their loyalty program... after 10 stamps (separate visit purchase trips) I only get $2 off??????? It's quite ridiculous for the amount of money I spend there that makes myself and others reconsider going there when on a budget. I would love for them to at least make it $5 or a free coffee. $2 will not even buy a regular coffee nowadays.Beyond that Wonderstate is amazing and I highly recommend you check them out“
“Everything I have tried has been incredible, delicious and inventive. Second Breakfast offers monthly subscription boxes, with a few baked items, along with pop ups at local farmers markets. I really love the seasonal flavors and the variety that is offered. Each box or season comes new and tasty items to try. It's always fun to see what's baking and what's next to try!“
“Fantastic bakery and breakfast menu, quinticential diner feel in an old house! Great coffee and pastries, great vegan options, too!Vegetarian options: Every meat option food has at least one vegan or vegetarian option, three or four types protein offered. Super place to enjoy a meal with friends.“
“Doughnuts are amazing. My family showed up on Friday night after getting some pizza. The workers there, a husband wife combo, were amazing. Not only were the doughnuts amazing, the workers laughed and joked with my 4 year old son. Showing him all the doughnuts they had in stock. They even gave us 2 free doughnuts to take home for tomorrow. I will be buying all doughnuts from here from now on. 10/10“
“a true community space with excellent coffee and food. They are on a first-name basis with everyone in the neighborhood. Judging by the quality of the thoughtfully sourced ingredients, their suppliers are just as much family as their customers. if you miss human interaction and home-style food, this is your coffee shop.“
“I have had two incredible experiences at Craig’s Cake Shop and just had to share! The cakes are absolutely delicious, especially the mousse filling. It’s my FAVORITE part of their cakes!The owner was incredibly responsive and transparent when I had questions about pricing, which I really appreciated. It’s clear that they value their customers and strive for excellent service.Not only are they kind and accommodating, but they can also make essentially any design you desire. Last year, I got a custom-designed cake and added my own toppers, and it was exactly what I had imagined. This year, I chose to go with a more simple design, and they executed it flawlessly as well.I was amazed at the creativity and skill they put into every cake. Overall, I highly recommend Craig’s Cake Shop for anyone looking for delicious cakes and exceptional service.“
“Rolling Pin worked with us to do a mini dessert bar at our wedding. They were so professional and easy to work with! They even surprised us by making the cake cups we had ordered in edible chocolate cups! The desserts were so amazing, we only had two small boxes of leftovers for a wedding of 80 people, and even those were snatched up at the farewell brunch.If you're planning your wedding and want something other than wedding cake, reach out to Rolling Pin!Photo Credit: The Keel Collective“