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Best coffee shops in Madison WI

Best coffee shops in Madison WI

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Created by Matthew Rathbone • Updated On: October 17, 2012

This list is growing as I continue to visit more of them :-)

Barriques Coffee Trader is one of Best coffee shops in Madison WI.

1. Barriques Coffee Trader

8.2
127 W Washington Ave, Madison, WI
Coffee Shop · Downtown Madison · 46 tips and reviews

Matthew R.Matthew Rathbone: This place constantly has excellent foursquare specials, so keep an eye out! (eg, free cookie, 1/2 price coffee, etc)

Bradbury's Coffee is one of Best coffee shops in Madison WI.

2. Bradbury's Coffee

8.7
127 N Hamilton St (at N Webster St), Madison, WI
Café · Downtown Madison · 55 tips and reviews

Matthew R.Matthew Rathbone: This place is so hipster it's like you've been transported to Brooklyn or San Francisco. However, the prices are still Madison friendly

CoffeeBytes is one of Best coffee shops in Madison WI.

3. CoffeeBytes

799 University Ave (at E. Campus Mall), Madison, WI
Coffee Shop · 28 tips and reviews

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Cool Beans Coffee Cafe is one of Best coffee shops in Madison WI.

4. Cool Beans Coffee Cafe

8.1
1748 Eagan Rd (E Towne Blvd), Madison, WI
Coffee Shop · 26 tips and reviews

Kimberly S.Kimberly S.: Free wifi. Great chai tea. Relaxed atmosphere.

The Victory is one of Best coffee shops in Madison WI.

5. The Victory

8.0
2710 Atwood Ave (at Corry St), Madison, WI
Café · Atwood · 14 tips and reviews
Mermaid Cafe is one of Best coffee shops in Madison WI.

6. Mermaid Cafe

1929 Winnebago St (btw Russel and 1st), Madison, WI
Coffee Shop · Marquette · 11 tips and reviews

Jen H.Jen Holmes: Best coffee on the east side. Good breakfast and lunch sandwiches, too. Breakfast only on Sundays.

Mother Fool's Coffeehouse is one of Best coffee shops in Madison WI.

7. Mother Fool's Coffeehouse

7.2
1101 Williamson St (S Ingersoll St), Madison, WI
Café · Marquette · 12 tips and reviews

Paul G.Paul Grimyser: Bring cash, don't take plastic

Washington Hotel Coffee Room (Lakeside Coffee) is one of Best coffee shops in Madison WI.

8. Washington Hotel Coffee Room (Lakeside Coffee)

7.8
402 W Lakeside St (S Shore Dr), Madison, WI
Coffee Shop · Bay Creek · 18 tips and reviews

Matthew R.Matthew Rathbone: If you're coming here to work, remember that Sunday -> Tuesday they close at 5:30pm instead of 7pm.