Black Locust Cafe

829 E Washington Ave, Madison
(608) 478-0110

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Geoff Bonal

We liked the food. We visited all 3 restaurants a few times. I think we still have a gift card with like $150 on it. I’m wondering if we had any options with that?

Thanks

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Vegan Biscuits and Gravy

Dean Gardner

Great place

Sebastian Daniel

Love(d) love(d) love(d) this place. Spent many days working with kombucha on tap, next to the bank door.

Place is shut down because the owners owe hella money to many of their former employees, lied as to why they were closed (fire inspection didn't close them down, they just didn't keep up with the $19k of taxes they owe so their vending license was pulled) and the state of the building is just sad because of the lack of maintenance not done by the owners.

Absolutely beautiful and treasured spot that made Madison a little more special, run into the ground again.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Sebastian

Love(d) love(d) love(d) this place. Spent many days working with kombucha on tap, next to the bank door.

Place is shut down because the owners owe hella money to many of their former employees, lied as to why they were closed (fire inspection didn't close them down, they just didn't keep up with the $19k of taxes they owe so their vending license was pulled) and the state of the building is just sad because of the lack of maintenance not done by the owners.

Absolutely beautiful and treasured spot that made Madison a little more special, run into the ground again.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Blake Ochsner

Drove out of our way to come here but found it was closed when their website and google both said they were open. Should really update that if you don't plan on being open. Will update review if we get the chance to actually eat here.

juliana moreno

super cute, nice area to study

Atmosphere: 5

Service: 5

Graphics MJ

This is located near the capital you have to park on side of road. Limited parking for 2 hours except Sundays. As you enter thr atmosphere feels welcoming and warm. The menu options for breakfast are only few, from crepes and sandwiches the Donuts are delicious. Service was disappointing the people were kind of serious ? pick your seat beautiful outdoor seating but food took for ever to get to me. And did not say enjoy or we needed something. Just walk off 20 min for a BLT sandwich with kale and tomatoes and mayo and fries was major downfall on taste and fries were saggy not busy at all. So i won't be coming here. If they could fix it up on customer and options even smoothies would be great.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 1

Service: 3

jay moreno

super cute, nice area to study

Atmosphere: 5

Service: 5

frenchfries4life

One of the better biscuits and gravy I've had. I paid more to add tofu, but the tofu was very plain, it'd be fine without it. Definitely get a donut, they're from Level 5 and amazing.

Natalie Kruzz

Super cool cafe that's open late in Robinia Courtyard. There's a really cool bar and lots of indoor plants. The coffee is really good and food is served 8 am to 3 pm. There's also a small collection of the New York Times crossword which was super cool. They also do a cash discount. Also I learned that the scientific name for black locust is Robinia pseudoacacia :D

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Andrew Friske

I've visit frequently and have had some great experiences and some not so great experiences with the latter seeming to be the new normal.The staff are lovely but there seems to be some large inconsistencies in their offerings. Running out of to go containers, not having bread or potatoes, quality control on certain menu items, staff not mentioning substitutes that were made to orders... The list goes on.I choose to go here out of convenience, and with so many wonderful coffee shops in Madison I recommend you spend your money elsewhere.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 2

Service: 3

Sir Pants

Absolutely love their Jiang Bing with sausage added. It's one of the more unique crepes in the area. My wife and I both get that and mochas. This is on our regular rotation for breakfasts in Madison.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Courtney Putz

Received the wrong order. What I did receive was not good. Husband's mocha also not good. Many other coffee shops of better quality in the area.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 1

Service: 3

Jacob Martinez

No wifi, donut

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 3

Brenna Robertson

I don’t leave reviews often (like really ever) but this was not fun in any way. Wayyyy overpriced, ten dollars for a crepe with a bit of nutella and six slices of banana. Staff were curt and honestly kind of rude. The food was partially cold (the biscuits were cold and dry but the gravy was warm??). Both food and drinks were mediocre, you could get better at ma & pa breakfast diner. The only pro I can find is the mural inside, which is dope. If you want mid overpriced brunch near the capitol with grungy vibes - perfect place.

Atmosphere: 2

Food: 1

Service: 1

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