50 Best Coffee Shops in Madison

“Best Chai latte I have ever had! Super spicy! 😭“

“Love going to Mercies. The soup, egg salad sandwiches and smoothies are the best! I buy True Coffee Roasters coffee beans for home.“

“So friggin good 😋 that chicken sandwich, sauce and pickles are the best!! Loved the Mac n cheese and got donuts and a latte— Heaven! Classically preserved history of the North side, we appreciate you, thank you!“

“Amazing coffee, food, and service 🤩“

“beautiful location, great service and wonderfully cozy atmosphere!“

“Also amazing crepes! The coffee might be the best in Madison!“

“Small but mighty cafe!! A wide variety of food options for such a small place and the food was delicious in every way. I tried the strawberry crepe and it was such a large proportion! I also tried an iced caramel latte and you can tell from the taste of the drink that the espresso is high quality. Prices are reasonable, and you can tell the place is still slowly coming together in terms of decor/ seating inside. But the customer service was phenomenal. Add this cafe to your list of places to try :)“

“Hands down one of my favorite coffee places!! Many drink options as well as pastries that are to die for! The customer service there is also top notch on making you feel welcomed and helping find the best drink for you! If you’re in a rush, order online ahead and start your day off amazing!!“

“Everything we tried here was delicious. I highly recommend this place!“

“Friendly neighborhood coffee shop. The coffee is robust; the atmosphere is mellow. The back patio is a quiet, relaxing hideaway.“

“Very friendly staff and excellent coffee“

“Great coffee, delicious crepes .“

“The best coffee, and more delicious mocha! I Love this place. Tracy is an excellent host!“

“Miss Cafe Domestique so much 😭“

“I was having car maintenance work done adjacently to this coffee shop, and while I was waiting came here. The vibes? Immaculate; very autumnal.🍂 The latte? Clearly made with love (the mug it was in☕️ & the foam art🥺). There was a cutie book club meeting going on while I was here as well. A very friendly and welcoming coffee shop. I would 10/10 recommend this place and return.“

“Just kept saying how delicious it was the entire time I was eating. I got the pesto sandwich and they were super friendly and easily accommodated my dietary restrictions (no dairy/vegetarian) without any issues. The pesto is delicious and the sandwich wasn’t too heavy, perfect way to start off the day!“

“Great little spot for coffee, conversation, and good company! You won’t regret stopping by to take a load off and have some refreshment. Cheers!“

“Great friendly staff, very good coffee.“

“I can't explain how wonderful this place is. The staff are tea wizards and so knowledgeable. The products, tea and tea related, are high quality and creative. The drinks are divine, the vibes immaculate. Go here and spend a day with a pot of tea and then get a Boba to go.“

“I like MOKA. I mainly visit the East Towne Mall location because it's convenient for me. There is always going to be something bad and good about a coffee place. Prices are too high..a drink isn't made to my satisfaction..the Baristas are rude..etc. In my opinion if you are just going to complain about everything don't go out. Every coffee place does their best to interpret how specific someone wants their order to be. Every place does their best to be as pleasant as they can be given some of the rude customers that come through and do nothing but complain about this and that and take no accountability for maybe placing and order incorrectly and blame it elsewhere. Some of the stories I have heard about some customers makes me really wonder what world they live in by their actions. On the flip side I have heard stories of how staff can be towards customers. It works both ways. I purposefully visit the East Towne Mall location because I love the staff and their energy and personalities. All my visits are positive experiences. Love the drinks; especially the seasonal ones they come up with. Maybe once in a while a drink is off or not as I would like it but I am not a picky person and maybe it's just not my taste. I will drink it and tweak it next time or not order it. I have my go-to drinks that I really like and usually stick with. To me coffee is an art and everyone's is different; some alot more complicated than others but that's okay. To me the more complicated it is the more that can be off but to each their own. I love MOKA and especially this location. They try their best and have great personalities that make me want to visit their location. That is good enough for me.“

“We went to Madison Chocolate Company today for a sweet treat. I can’t have wheat and was excited to see the selection of baked goods at a reasonable cost! We tried the apple cake and a chai infused chocolate and WOW! So good! We’ll definitely be back.“

“Miss Cafe Domestique so much 😭“

“First time at Twisted Grounds but right from the moment you walk in you know what kind of service you’re getting.

The employees were so sweet and kind and helped with any and all questions.
The atmosphere is really fun lots of windows and plants and a variety of seating like desks and tables for eating or studying tables for board games/chess and couches for chatting or reading.

As for the menu there is tons of coffee, tea, food and even some alcohol options. Along with a dietary restrictions key.

Service was quick and and will definitely be coming back here sometime soon.“

“Was a great place too visit would recommend this place to anyone!!!!😊“

“Moka on East wash is the best coffee shop in Madison. The staff is ALWAYS friendly and helpful. The matcha is what i get every time and its always amazing and delicious. I saw a review on here that said otherwise and that is just crazy! Every matcha I've had has been FANTASTIC!! YOU GET A MATCHA, YOU GET A MATCHA, EVERYONE GETS A MATCHA!! LOVE MY MOKA PEOPLE“

“They make a delicious latte, with almond milk and sugar free salted caramel, just the way I like it. Their app is easy to use - I order online and it's ready when I get there. I also earn rewards points, which gets me a free drink now and then! Last, I'm always greeted with a warm smile when I pick up my order, and the crew makes me feel appreciated. Awesome job!“

“Staff was friendly and helpful in helping me decide what to order. I ended up getting the coconut cold brew with oat milk and it was incredible! I will be back!“

“Great coffee shop with a lot of character.“

“Driftless is one of my favorite coffees. So much so that I ordered some to be delivered to me in North Carolina. If you want a really good tasting coffee, look no further. Wish I was closer to a location, but will be in heavy rotation for delivery.“

“I got a 12 oz half caff hot mocha with oat milk and toasted marshmallow with a chocolate croissant at ~2p on a Wednesday. I didn’t have to wait long at all, there was not an overwhelming amount of people, and the barista was very sweet. The pastries seemed to be either prepackaged or at least not made in house. I wanted a sweet treat, and that’s what I got!“

“Incredible coffee shop with amazing drinks. Best venue around for intimate small shows 5/5“

“I absolutely love Rotunda coffee and their private rooms that can be reserved for meetings. The staff is always pleasant, even though they are usually one person doing everything! - it's pretty amazing. The coffee is on point, and the teas. I love the affordable handmade earrings for sale! And the high ceilings but classic style of the space takes me out of Madison for a moment and makes this a perfect place to settle in when the days are short, it's cold, and the Midwest winter moves in.“

“Honestly 20/10 amazing customer service, always punctual, driver is always friendly, customer service is always friendly, always a phone call away. The business I work for has used their services for years and it is ALWAYS top tier. I couldn't say more nice things about this business.“

“The best coffee, and more delicious mocha! I Love this place. Tracy is an excellent host!“

“I’m here on business and stumbled upon this place. They get 10/10 stars! My Chai Latte was amazing and the breakfast is fantastic. I highly recommend!“

“The best coffee, and more delicious mocha! I Love this place. Tracy is an excellent host!“

“Great room, location was unmatched right on the water, and fun events!“

“Like the Posters from the early days, especially those of the “ Socialist Ticket” from the thirties.“

“Finally stopped in after watching people rave about them online for almost a year. I ordered a chocolate orange croissant thing and let me tell you when I say that thing blew my mind like wow. I knew it was good from people raving about it but I was so impressed dropped the last bite on the floor and about died I was so sad 😅 the lovely lady also gave me a free shortie I was eyein up 10/10 recommend so good I will be back“

“I have only visited the Sun Prairie location since October 2023. My go-to is the breakfast sandwich and my son, who is very particular about his French Toast, says it's his absolute favorite. I'm not a coffee drinker but their Chai is my favorite when I'm out and about. Don't forget to ask for the cheesy potatoes!“

“Everything was fantastic, definitely exceeded my expectations. Flavors were well balanced, ingredients were fresh. Will definitely go back.“

“I have only visited the Sun Prairie location since October 2023. My go-to is the breakfast sandwich and my son, who is very particular about his French Toast, says it's his absolute favorite. I'm not a coffee drinker but their Chai is my favorite when I'm out and about. Don't forget to ask for the cheesy potatoes!“

“Fair Trade coffee is excellent! I often go there after the Saturday morning Mass from Holy Redeemer. I really like thier black bean burger. That is very tasty! I would definitely recommend this coffee house for some excellent food and excellent coffee!“

“Love it, love it, love it!
I ordered the Jasmine Milk Tea with 50% sugar
it’s the perfect sweetness for me.
I also like that there’s a self-ordering machine, so you don’t even need to talk to the cashier. Super convenient“

“Nice little spot in the UW hospital and clinic for coffee and food. Special shout out to Tim: people coming to this Beans n Cream are probably not having their best day since it's inside the medical facility, and Tim was truly a beacon of light and kindness. He went out of his way to improve the days of the people that came to the counter. Remarkable service.“

“The lady said that she is 80 years old but she looks about 60 to me. She is super friendly and prepared a cup of ginseng tea with other herb to me, during the time she introduced ginseng products to me. There are many different kinds of ginseng products including completed root. I only brought 10 bags of 8 oz ginseng small root. Recommended“

“Genuinely this was such a good coffee experience. Normally when you get drive through coffee the beans taste burnt or the drink is just pure sugar, but I could actually taste everything. Real coffee and real actual flavor. Everyone was super kind too, such a good group working there.“

“Fantastic Starbucks location. It is conveniently located within 2 blocks of Capitol Square and is attached to the adjacent hotel lounge area.The location is very spacious with plenty of seating and a large window. The store is very clean and the staff are excellent.I ordered a Paradise Drink but they ran out of pineapple bits. They asked if I would like dragon fruit or strawberries in it. It was so kind of them to still give me some dried fruit with the drink.The dragon fruit was scrumptious when paired with the pineapple and oatmilk mixture.“

“Moka is, without a doubt, the most amazing place on Earth. I always make a point to come back to Madison just for it. Every single time, the experience is flawless.
The employees are incredible—friendly, efficient, and fast. No matter how busy it gets, they always make you feel welcome and ensure your drink is perfect. And speaking of drinks, mine always tastes amazing. Consistently, without fail.
The breakfast burritos are another reason I keep coming back—they’re delicious, filling, and never disappoint. Honestly, in three years of visiting, I’ve never had a bad experience.
Moka isn’t just a coffee shop; it’s a reliable, joyful, top-tier experience. If you love coffee, great food, and outstanding service, this is hands down the best coffee shop ever.- Love your consistent and awesome customer Erik“