Such a lovely place! I always look forward to stopping in each time I visit Madison!
Like being back in Seattle without the travel. Lovely place!!
The staff here are friendly, there is a ton of space to sit inside and out. They have great food, I love the turkey chipotle breakfast sandwich. Never had a problem with any of my hot drinks or food being cold.
Have only been here a few times but always enjoy it. More seats than you can fill but it still manages to get busy before lunch. Great view of the lake and has outdoor seating as well.
Had the most amazing turkey, egg, cheese, aioli breakfast sandwich and tea today. What a great way to start the day! Plus Madison Sourdough cookies, are you kidding me?! Yum!
I don’t know if I have encountered nicer, more friendly staff anywhere. We asked them to surprise us with a bagel of their choice, and they went above and beyond and certainly did not disappoint. The drinks were delicious as well and the presentation of it all was fantastic! We will be looking for reasons to visit Madison again just so we can come back to this coffee shop!
I’m in Madison often for work, so I’m frequently looking for coffee shops. This place in particular checked the following boxes for me - good latte, scenic, cozy, friendly, and not overly busy. It’s street parking but I had no trouble finding a spot. The staff is friendly and I found no signs of uncleanliness around the coffee shop. This is definitely going to be a place I return to.
I normally don't write reviews, but I was so impressed by this place that I have to leave a good word. The shop is pretty spacious and very homey; I loved the basement with the sofas. The coffee was fantastic, and they have options for sandwiches and wine as well. Very friendly staff, and beautiful location next to the lake (and a small beach, which I'm sure would be lovely to visit in the summer). I'm definitely planning on coming back here!
Excellent food and drink. Great views of Lake Monona. Great staff and atmosphere. Quite neighbor just a few minutes from downtown Madison
Love Lakeside Cafe—especially for their live music events. Perfect intimate setting—vintage storefront with gorgeous bar and a coffeehouse in the attached room. A nice array of sandwiches and drinks. Perfect place to play a board game and listen to live music. Gorgeous view of Lake Monona and the Capitol.