Library Cafe & Bar

320 N Randall Ave, Madison
(608) 251-1200

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Heng Chen

Jesus Christ! They put two human hair in each part of my chicken sandwich. I thought the first one was just an accident. When the second one shows up, I really wonder if the Fat guy (I use this from another review I just saw, same cook) intentionally put them there. Two human hairs, won't kill me for sure, but certainly motivate me to tell the story to everyone I know. Thumbs down!

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 1

Service: 1

Dorsey Jack

This is my go-to place for quick lunch. I like this place since I live here. I am leaving this comment simply due to a recent bad experience from the new cook. The new FAT cook (my apology for the description, it is accurate though) is definitely a racist; he is very rude to the international students here while "pretending" being nice to the local folks here. I assume he is new but last time I had meals here probably was couple months ago. The owner should consider to fire him. He is also very ugly looking and can spoil people's appetite with his bad attitude.

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 1

Service: 1

Patricia Cespedes-Schueller

Nice place

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 4

Doran “Dmack” Mackowski

They could be better. But are ok.

They undercook the burgers, which would be ok except they strike me as frozen.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 4

Elizabeth Morrow

This is such a great place!

Kim Davies

Order at the counter is a bit different - but service has always been nice and the food is great. BLT is just, amazing.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Todd Straughan

Bartender Taylor was excellent. Food was delicious.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Lisa Dambach

The exterior belies a cozy unique inside with walls lined with old books that you can read. The food is always excellent here! I have had their seared ahi tuna sandwich, with wasabi mayo, a few times and it is always delicious. Excellent crispy hot fries! Good cheese curds too!

Parking: There is no immediate parking around the restaurant. You will need to park quite a distance and walk there.

Kid-friendliness: Lots of college kids. Nothing of interest for younger children.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: American Burger, Ahi Tuna Sandwich

Mike

The best place to grab a bite or a drink on the west side of campus - infinitely better than the UW options and incredibly convenient for the engineering departments. Staff is always friendly and the vibe is always fun. Midday during the week, it's also a cozy spot to get a cup of coffee.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Cajun Burger, BBQ Jalepeno Burger, Blackened Bleu Burger, Blackened Blue Cheeseburger

Stephanie Howell

So fun! Good atmosphere, and fun book themed cocktails!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 5

rob

they will serve you diet pepsi when you order diet coke

Sherbert

Hot cocoa was delish, had the cauliflower burger and was surprised by how tasty it was! Simple concept, but great. Atmosphere was very fun, reminded me of being in college.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Xavier Andrade

Unacceptably slow. After 40 minutes waiting they hadn't started even cooking my order. So I had to cancel. And they weren't even that busy. Most tables were empty.

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 1

Service: 1

G J

I really wanted to love this place because I love small businesses and hole-in-the-wall eats, but the quality of the food was abysmal and absolutely unacceptable for a $50 3-person lunch.The mocha was unpalatable, the worst I have ever had. It tasted like Folgers black coffee. I could only tolerate a few sips of my $5 mocha which really hurts any grad student's energy and their wallet! I'm in disbelief that they call themselves a cafe with drinks like this.Then, the food. The "best ever" turkey sandwich was oddly lukewarm. I still don't know if it was supposed to be hot or cold, but I highly recommend picking one because room temp was unappetizing. My s/o's burger was small and burnt black.I find it a disgrace that they could charge so much for low-grade dog food. Go to QQs, Subway, Union South, even Badger Market before trying this place.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 1

Service: 4

Ioannis Karavergos

Great place

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