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Madison punches well above its weight for specialty coffee. A college town anchored by the University of Wisconsin and state government, it has cultivated a cafe culture that is both serious about craft and deeply woven into daily life. A handful of roasters dominate the landscape without crowding out the independents.
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Barriques Coffee - Old Sauk
Middleton
Local roaster offering house-roasted single origin and blends with sustainable, fair trade, and organic options alongside espresso drinks
Open until 6:00 PM
Cafe Domestique - Northstreet
Eken Park
Bike-focused cafe on Madison's east side serving carefully crafted espresso and pour over coffee in a relaxed, community-minded space
Open until 3:00 PM
Cargo Coffee
Bay Creek
In-house roasting operation with on-site roaster visible to guests, serving specialty drinks and house-roasted beans
Open until 5:00 PM
EVP Coffee Sequoya
Westmorland
Local chain serving house-roasted coffee in a community-focused space with art-lined walls and longtime friendly staff
Open until 5:00 PM
Cafe Domestique - Willy Street
Marquette
Bike-themed specialty cafe on Madison's east side serving meticulously prepared espresso drinks with proper milk ratios
Open until 3:00 PM
Cafe Domestique - Allen St.
Regent
Bike-themed cafe on Madison's east side focused on perfectly prepared espresso and carefully crafted coffee with solid equipment maintenance
Open until 3:00 PMPour-Over & Filter Coffee
View all 24Barriques Coffee - Old Sauk
Middleton
Local roaster offering house-roasted single origin and blends with sustainable, fair trade, and organic options alongside espresso drinks
Open until 6:00 PMCafe Domestique - Northstreet
Eken Park
Bike-focused cafe on Madison's east side serving carefully crafted espresso and pour over coffee in a relaxed, community-minded space
Open until 3:00 PMCargo Coffee
Bay Creek
In-house roasting operation with on-site roaster visible to guests, serving specialty drinks and house-roasted beans
Open until 5:00 PMEVP Coffee Sequoya
Westmorland
Local chain serving house-roasted coffee in a community-focused space with art-lined walls and longtime friendly staff
Open until 5:00 PMCafe Domestique - Willy Street
Marquette
Bike-themed specialty cafe on Madison's east side serving meticulously prepared espresso drinks with proper milk ratios
Open until 3:00 PMCafe Domestique - Allen St.
Regent
Bike-themed cafe on Madison's east side focused on perfectly prepared espresso and carefully crafted coffee with solid equipment maintenance
Open until 3:00 PMEspresso Focused
View all 24Barriques Coffee - Old Sauk
Middleton
Local roaster offering house-roasted single origin and blends with sustainable, fair trade, and organic options alongside espresso drinks
Open until 6:00 PMCafe Domestique - Northstreet
Eken Park
Bike-focused cafe on Madison's east side serving carefully crafted espresso and pour over coffee in a relaxed, community-minded space
Open until 3:00 PMCargo Coffee
Bay Creek
In-house roasting operation with on-site roaster visible to guests, serving specialty drinks and house-roasted beans
Open until 5:00 PMEVP Coffee Sequoya
Westmorland
Local chain serving house-roasted coffee in a community-focused space with art-lined walls and longtime friendly staff
Open until 5:00 PMCafe Domestique - Willy Street
Marquette
Bike-themed specialty cafe on Madison's east side serving meticulously prepared espresso drinks with proper milk ratios
Open until 3:00 PMCafe Domestique - Allen St.
Regent
Bike-themed cafe on Madison's east side focused on perfectly prepared espresso and carefully crafted coffee with solid equipment maintenance
Open until 3:00 PMCafés with Food
View all 22Barriques Coffee - Old Sauk
Middleton
Local roaster offering house-roasted single origin and blends with sustainable, fair trade, and organic options alongside espresso drinks
Open until 6:00 PMCafe Domestique - Northstreet
Eken Park
Bike-focused cafe on Madison's east side serving carefully crafted espresso and pour over coffee in a relaxed, community-minded space
Open until 3:00 PMCargo Coffee
Bay Creek
In-house roasting operation with on-site roaster visible to guests, serving specialty drinks and house-roasted beans
Open until 5:00 PMEVP Coffee Sequoya
Westmorland
Local chain serving house-roasted coffee in a community-focused space with art-lined walls and longtime friendly staff
Open until 5:00 PMCafe Domestique - Willy Street
Marquette
Bike-themed specialty cafe on Madison's east side serving meticulously prepared espresso drinks with proper milk ratios
Open until 3:00 PMCafe Domestique - Allen St.
Regent
Bike-themed cafe on Madison's east side focused on perfectly prepared espresso and carefully crafted coffee with solid equipment maintenance
Open until 3:00 PMFrequently Asked Questions
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