7 Best Cafes near Madison

“Yum yum yum. They lived up to their sign out front saying Best Sandwiches in town. I had the special Such and Such and my husband had a Wowzie. We both loved our sandwiches. Such a cute shop and wish we lived closer. They have a great cheese selection and specialty products. Can't say enough about this place. Also owner and staff were very friendly!“

“I always wanted to visit the bookstore but never knew they have a small cafe in the back. My daughter didn't had any breakfast that day and I can always find a good excuse to try a new place, so we decided to give it a try and was pleasantly surprised. Staff was super nice and friendly, they greeted us right away. They had a menu for Valentine's Day and looked so good we decided to try 2 drinks and share a breakfast sandwich. Our coffee drinks were very good, I had a hot mocha and my daughter opted for an iced special. Our California sandwich had boiled egg and a spicy spread with apple slices on the side. I will definitely come back or take something to go on my way to the beach!“

““Mad boom wrap” (subbed black beans to make vegetarian) and cookie butter iced latte. Uggh the wrap was so delicious and the coffee made perfectly! The cashier/barista was also so sweet. Can’t ask for a better experience. Will be back!Vegetarian options: Very accommodating to dietary needs. Just ask!“

“Everything is vegan and gluten-free. Some are nut and soy free.Had the roasted veggie pizza with two different cheeses. My wife had the Mexican bowl. Both loaded with flavor and lots of fresh veggies and fruits. Every bite was a little taste of heaven and very filling.Got baked goods. I'll try later.Staff is very friendly and enthusiastic.Live music Saturday afternoons.Lots of local artists selling their creations in the store. Bought a gorgeous butterfly bracelet. Great prices!Vegetarian options: 100% veganDietary restrictions: 100% dairy free and gluten-free. Nut and soy free dishes labeled.Parking: Easy to park“

“Lovely little spot with delicious food and drinks! We showed up at 10:30 on a Sunday and got a table after only about 5 min of waiting. The cardamom latte was delicious, as were the California sandwich and the mushroom/squash crepe. Staff were extremely friendly as well!“

“A very nice place for a cup of coffee and a chat. Pastries and sandwiches are pretty good, the atmosphere is lively and pleasant. A downside is that there are very few tables so in cold weather you're likely to get stuck standing. (In summer you can sit on the beautiful green across the street.)“

“Nestled across the street from a venerable shoreline favorite, the Turtle Cafe is another absolute gem. Chef Ricky and Mariah, who was at the counter, were extremely welcoming and make for great conversation. The menu is vast and all of the food was amazing. I had eggs Benny with a side of hash, I highly recommend this place.“