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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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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
Opens 7:00 AM tomorrow
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
Opens 7:00 AM tomorrow
EVP Coffee Sequoya
Westmorland
Local chain serving house-roasted coffee in a community-focused space with art-lined walls and longtime friendly staff
Opens 7:00 AM tomorrow
Mercies Coffee
East Madison
Mission-driven cafe tucked in a strip mall, serving espresso drinks with oat milk options in a spacious, fireplace-warmed setting
Opens 6:00 AM tomorrow
Cafe Domestique - Willy Street
Marquette
Bike-themed specialty cafe on Madison's east side serving meticulously prepared espresso drinks with proper milk ratios
Opens 7:00 AM tomorrow
Broken Board Coffee
East Springs
Specialty coffee bar inside Focus Boardshop featuring pour over service, house-made syrups, and creative seasonal drinks
Opens 7:30 AM tomorrowPour-Over & Filter Coffee
View all 24Cafe 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
Opens 7:00 AM tomorrowCafe 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
Opens 7:00 AM tomorrowEVP Coffee Sequoya
Westmorland
Local chain serving house-roasted coffee in a community-focused space with art-lined walls and longtime friendly staff
Opens 7:00 AM tomorrowMercies Coffee
East Madison
Mission-driven cafe tucked in a strip mall, serving espresso drinks with oat milk options in a spacious, fireplace-warmed setting
Opens 6:00 AM tomorrowCafe Domestique - Willy Street
Marquette
Bike-themed specialty cafe on Madison's east side serving meticulously prepared espresso drinks with proper milk ratios
Opens 7:00 AM tomorrowBroken Board Coffee
East Springs
Specialty coffee bar inside Focus Boardshop featuring pour over service, house-made syrups, and creative seasonal drinks
Opens 7:30 AM tomorrowEspresso Focused
View all 24Cafe 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
Opens 7:00 AM tomorrowCafe 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
Opens 7:00 AM tomorrowEVP Coffee Sequoya
Westmorland
Local chain serving house-roasted coffee in a community-focused space with art-lined walls and longtime friendly staff
Opens 7:00 AM tomorrowMercies Coffee
East Madison
Mission-driven cafe tucked in a strip mall, serving espresso drinks with oat milk options in a spacious, fireplace-warmed setting
Opens 6:00 AM tomorrowCafe Domestique - Willy Street
Marquette
Bike-themed specialty cafe on Madison's east side serving meticulously prepared espresso drinks with proper milk ratios
Opens 7:00 AM tomorrowBroken Board Coffee
East Springs
Specialty coffee bar inside Focus Boardshop featuring pour over service, house-made syrups, and creative seasonal drinks
Opens 7:30 AM tomorrowCafés with Food
View all 22Cafe 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
Opens 7:00 AM tomorrowCafe 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
Opens 7:00 AM tomorrowEVP Coffee Sequoya
Westmorland
Local chain serving house-roasted coffee in a community-focused space with art-lined walls and longtime friendly staff
Opens 7:00 AM tomorrowMercies Coffee
East Madison
Mission-driven cafe tucked in a strip mall, serving espresso drinks with oat milk options in a spacious, fireplace-warmed setting
Opens 6:00 AM tomorrowCafe Domestique - Willy Street
Marquette
Bike-themed specialty cafe on Madison's east side serving meticulously prepared espresso drinks with proper milk ratios
Opens 7:00 AM tomorrowBroken Board Coffee
East Springs
Specialty coffee bar inside Focus Boardshop featuring pour over service, house-made syrups, and creative seasonal drinks
Opens 7:30 AM tomorrowFrequently Asked Questions
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