Frank Jiruska
Wonderful little coffee shop. The crepes were delicious, particularly the lemon curd crêpe. The coffee was delicious with beautiful latte art. The house made vanilla syrup was a highlight. We will definitely be back.
… moreScott W
First time here. We were visiting Madison and walking around the downtown area. It’s a small space (almost tiny) that sits at a narrow intersection, so it’s literally a pie-shaped space. The upside is that there are lots of windows with natural light.
The inside seating consists of long tables or counters along the windows. This is not a place where you are likely to hunker down for a quiet or private conversation. You can tell that storage space is at a premium, with boxes stashed in overhead areas or equipment in the bathrooms.
The staff there were very pleasant and helpful. Ended up getting a Chai Latte (extra foam) in a mug. It didn’t take long to make, and they delivered it out to the table. It was an excellent drink — hot, flavorful, extra foam, and not too sweet. A joy to drink.
The atmosphere is a bit manic. With the tight seating, you can feel a bit claustrophobic, or on the other hand, like you are at a concert and getting energy from the crowd.
For me, it’s a place to grab a drink and find a quiet space elsewhere. So not likely a place that I would return to.
… moreMarissa Gehrke
Bradbury’s is one of my favorite coffee shops in Madison. The crepes are delicious, and I love the cold brew. There’s limited seating inside, but I’ve always been able to find a spot. It’s fun to try the seasonal crepe varieties they add to the menu. The staff is also friendly and kind.
… moreTom Zeien
Stopped in here to sit with a small iced latte and eat a crepe and both were delicious! It’s in a really neat space: modernist industrial, small, cozy, and quirky. I really enjoyed the vibe. Service was pleasant. My only critique—though it almost adds to the vibe—is the amount of dust and cobwebs up in the lights and rafters.
… moreElle Arjee
Love this cute little place!!! I got the honey butter and sea salt crepes…super delicious!!! And nice and strong coffee!!! Quite a few people messaged me about my pic…yes there’s a bite taken because I couldn’t wait to try these amazing crepes… I’m sorry I couldn’t wait to take a pic before trying lol!!! Super amazing food!!!
… moreSevi
Bradbury’s has so much intention and sensory detail in every aspect of the food, atmosphere and service. It’s a rare to fine a multi roaster cafe sourcing good high quality coffee with a lot of care, a small menu well executed with local ingredients, hand picked teas, beautiful seating. Best cafe in the Midwest, 100% worth a visit.
Thank you!
… moreAudrey W
This is an adorable place with a lot of unique features, loved the atmosphere of this location! The crepes and coffee were good, and well made but I was disappointed with the cost compared to the food ratio. For $9 you get 1 sweet crepe with a small amount of filling and then some whip cream or $13 for a savory crepe with 1 egg, some potatoes and a sauce. It just wasn’t enough sustenance for the price. The establishment should consider upping the amount of crepes, increasing the filling inside or providing more of a substance for topping to make the ratio of food to money more worth it.
… moreAllison Nguyen
Great coffee and crepe shop right off of Capitol square. It’s cute and cozy, with shared tables and bar seating. Not great for a big group due to limited seating. The crepes were made fresh and were delicious. Coffee drinks were excellent! Got a cappuccino and vanilla oat milk latte. They have house made syrups and the vanilla was amazing! They didn’t list upcharge for syrups or alt milk so I’m not sure how much it was. Overall, pleased with my meal and coffee and will definitely be back again!
… moreFlo Jo
You need to go.
Try all the things. Don’t expect mainstream flavors (hint, it’s not Starbucks- it’s actually delicious).
The way they balanced the flavors in their crepes, I’m looking forward to trying their savory crepes. I’m also dying to see if they make affogato the right way. (I’ve seen grossly Americanized affogato made on social media- it’s sad).
Looking forward to going back.
… moreAndrew Pranger
Super cozy atmosphere, and I love sitting down to get work done here. The baristas are incredibly kind and make a great coffee! Fair warning that it does get busy, but that’s a testament to the phenomenal coffee they serve.
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