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Press picks, until locals rank their own Top 5s. Sourced from the local food press. As seen in Madison Magazine. Updated August 2026.
Bradbury's Coffee · Downtown
Madison Magazine pick. Downtown cafe favored by culinary professionals; classic espresso drinks and crepes.
Cafe Domestique - Willy Street
Madison Magazine pick. Bike-themed cafe sharing space with The Cargo Bike Shop; espresso and Madison Sourdough treats.
Leopold's Books Bar Caffè · Regent Street
Madison Magazine pick. Bar, bookstore and cafe with regular live jazz and DJ events.
Ancora Coffee Roaster · Downtown
Madison Magazine 2025 Best of Madison Gold winner. Local roaster with multiple neighborhood cafes.
Rotunda Cafe · Atwood
Madison Magazine pick. Inside Lake Ridge Bank's gilded rotunda; smoothies, breakfast, sandwiches and in-house baked goods.