Forward Craft & Coffee

2166 Atwood Ave, Madison
(608) 467-6325

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Brian Bentley

Yes, Madison has plenty of coffee shops to choose some ground beans. Forward had everything food, beer, coffee etc...Excellent!!

Steve M

What a place to stop for coffee. Coffee was excellent 👌. Friendly people. Planty of seating. Highly recommend.

Jason Harlow

Had a fantastic miel with oat milk

Wil Wells

Great coffee, solid service, but loud music early in the morning really kills any desire to go back.

Sam P

Plenty of seating and a comfortable atmosphere make this a great spot for studying. The space is divided into three sections, which helps keep noise levels down. I really like the unique combination of a coffee shop and brewery bar—it adds a fun twist. I’ve tried three other coffee places in Madison, and so far, Forward Craft’s coffee and matcha stand out as the best.

maggie saxena

Love this coffee shop but why do you have to blast loud, obnoxious Top 40s pop music on a rainy, quiet Sunday morning?! Several people trying to work/read, including me and my partner, all left at the same time….

Sienna

Not from Madison, but my husband and I needed a little pick me up. We stopped here for some good coffee, and we had a great time. The atmosphere is pretty chill, and the coffee is delicious! They have coffee on tap! I had never seen that before, so it was pretty cool. The baristas were also very nice and knowledgeable. The only foen side was the lack of tables/space to sit because there were so many people there. All in all, a good coffee shop!

Harry Andruss

If you're a gamer or not, this is a nice, clean, local neighborhood coffee house to patronize. Playing in a relaxed atmosphere with others your meeting for the very first time made me feel welcome. It is especially nice of the owner to set aside spaces for this group three times a month! I have to admit I have yet to try out their menu other than the decaf coffee. Which I really enjoyed! I have every intention of ordering from the menu on my next visit.

Shawn Connelly

Always my go-to spot for work & play when in Madison. Solid place to open my laptop with a chai latte during the day, then super fun events on nights & weekends accompanied by a flight of unique crafty beers.

Gigi Fernandez

Passed by for the matcha specialty drink and will definitely be back. Loved the vibes inside with plenty of seating. Plus they have lots of vegan bakery items and vegan items on their food menu 😇

Alison Kane

Love this spot!! Creative nitro flights. Delicious pastries (Level 5 donuts!!). Love the ability to sit in different rooms based on your need. Friendly staff and patrons!

Jeff Glotzer

What a chill, cozy and welcoming cafe! I had a blast here during coffee during the afternoon and drinks later in the evening. Staff is super cool.

Stat

This is my favorite 3rd place ever! They have fun events almost every night that create a very fun atmosphere for work and socialization!!

Kim Fitzgerald

I stopped there for the first time today and it was a wonderful experience. The girl that was working behind the counter, Emily, was so helpful. I explained I had purchased a French press and needed help purchasing the right coffee and was wondering if they grind the beans there. She was so kind and had another wonderful girl from the back come up and grind the coffee I chose. I wish I would have asked her name. Anyway she told me she had my back and would grind it into the best beans for my French press. And she absolutely did. My first cup of coffee was amazing. Thank you to the wonderful staff.

Karis Brandhagen

I love this coffee shop. It is and always will be my go to coffee shop in Madison. The atmosphere is amazing and I also love that they create a place for people to gather to play games or work on their art or just sit and be. Cherry on top is that they always have great music playing!

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