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LOVE this place! They had me at "we brew our own chai." What?! That is unheard of in coffee/tea places and really amazing. Thank you, thank you Michelangelo's for not making your chai from concentrate. I drink chai nearly everyday, and theirs is very, very good.
After discovering this place my first night in Madison, I obviously returned the remaining days of my stay. I was also ordering a "mocha chiller" for my friend, and she said it quite delicious. When ordering the blended mocha the first time, the woman behind the counter asked if I wanted whip cream, and when I said sure, she exclaimed "YEEEAAAH! Going for it." Love that enthusiasm.
Another goodie -- their chocolate chip cookies. My friend is very nearly a professional chocolate chip cookie connoisseur, and she exclaimed, "this is one of the best cookies I've ever had!" I tasted it -- it was pretty yummy.
I have to suggest to Michelangelo's to PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE start accepting credit/debit cards. (This has to warrant a minus 1/2 star if we could do that on yelp). This can be a real challenge for me if I actually lived in Madison since I hardly ever have cash on me.
Oh, I totally wanted to like this place. It's cute, has silly murals painted on the walls, is spacious but not in an empty, clinical way that sacrificed its cozy ambience and is located right in downtown Madison, one of my favorite American cities. And the wireless was free! The only problem was that the coffee was, well, I would have say 'gruesome.'
But hey, there are plenty of us who need coffeehouses to function as cozy places to study (I'm often one of them), the drinks being secondary. When you're dead tired and have to write a horrible qualifying paper or study for a horrible qualifying exam so that you don't get kicked out of grad school and can stay on to take even more qualifying exams, a place with good lighting, interesting visual distractions and free wi-fi for procrastinatory Facebook stalking is really all you want.
Sooo, I'll give them two stars in the hope that when I return and maybe try the food, I'll be able to give them more!
This is the place to go for a good coffee and some bakery when strolling the farmers market! The back seating area is full of art from local artists, very nice! If you can muscle some of the regulars out of the front section and get a spot, this is primo people watching and studying area! The free WI-FI isn't bad either!
I came here for a few relaxing hours and I got it. I liked my drink, but I liked the atmosphere more. I loved that they had board games, especially scrabble. I am very glad the nice people at the counter lent us a pen for tallying the score. I also appreciated the diverse crowd. Very nice place and I'd love to come back.
I'm not big on coffee shops, but if I lived by this one I could possibly change my tune.
The sandwiches were good (ended up there twice...once in the afternoon for lunch sandwiches and once for breakfast sandwiches) and I also enjoyed how they all ended up being flat when heated. Self-service water cooler by the coffee fixins was also a plus in my book.
Bonus - not only do they have free wi-fi, but they also have 1 computer for customer use. So if you happen to be in Madison and on a Sunday morning and don't have a laptop and need to change your fantasy football lineup, this place makes it happen.
Needed some coffee after the Farmer's Market, and this place was good. I had some iced coffee-(I wish they had a bigger large-they only had one size). The place was cute, but we took it to go, so didn't stay. The baked goods looked amazing, but we had already bought some pastries earlier that morning. All in all, it fit the bill.
Awesome place. Hang out here almost everyday. The staff are all really nice and remember what I order. They have free wifi which makes for long stays :)
I totally dig this place. It's a great location to pop into before a trip around the square at the Farmers Market. I love the Chai Charger(Chai with a shot of espresso), and the pressed mozzerella sandwich is the bomb.
Before lunch at Teddywedgers one day, I did get an iced green tea there that tasted like Saran Wrap, though. Not too tasty, but I'm forgiving.
This is the coffee shop I staggered into when it was 20 below and I just couldn't make it all the way down State Street to Fair Trade. My favorite things about Michelangelo's are their toasty Chai lattes and the gorgeous artistic re-renderings of Michelangelo's drawings and paintings. Honestly, whoever created the murals in this place is amazing. Half the time I was in here to "study" I ended up zoning out with my iPod, studying the wall art instead of econ (fine by me!)
The service is quick and friendly and the prices are good as well. A great stop after a show at the Orpheum or post-Farmer's Market browsing around Capitol Square.
Cute little coffee house, right by the capitol. It has 2 entrances, one by a room filled with tables and people working- the other by the coffee bar. Nice atmosphere, they left it feeling older and not completely rehabbed. What a nice change from what I am used to in Chicago!
I seem to be on a quest for iced mocha's lately, and Michelangelo's did not disappoint me. Their drink was sweeter than most, but had a good flavor. They offered me whipped cream on top. That kind of threw me. I wanted a cold coffee, not an ice cream drink.. but, to each their own.
They had a very nice looking selection of desserts and pastries, but, alas, none for me!
They are open later, and open by 7 am. A quick stop on the way to a meeting is planned tomorrow AM.
Decent coffee. Pretty nice place. I like the "back space" they have - it's usually crowded with student who wants to read book or work on homework in a relaxed setting.
Bring cash; they don't take credit card. There is a ATM machine inside if you don't mind withdrawing your money with $2 fee.
By the way, the barista guy is so hot.
For a couple of years, this was the only coffee place in Madison-for me anyway. The coffee is good, so are the sandwiches, and they have a solid bakery selection. They have a quiet study room and the main room, which is obviously less quiet. I shied away from the place for awhile, after my friends and I had a few uncomfortable customer service experiences. But the current batch of baristas are winning me back over.
SUPPORT THE LITTLE GUY!
Coffeehouse right across from the Capitol, on the top block of State Street. Yes I know many of you drink java elsewhere, but if you are near the capitol, go here for coffee as it's good to support the independent coffeehouses. Nice local vibe, clearinghouse for arts and music happenings, nice friendly staff.
Down with Starbucks. Go HERE.
I love Michaelangelo's. Somehow, even when it's busy and crowded, it doesn't FEEL busy and crowded. I love that they have board games for you to play (I've played the game of Life here at least once). This is also a great place to grab a coffee to-go for the Farmer's Market!
michaelangelos became my favorite coffeeshop in all of madison after cafe assisi left (THAT was the best coffeeshop ever). they wooed me in with their grasshopper mocha, and i was theirs.
it's good coffee, good people, in a good location. easily 5 stars.
I really love their black bean soup and the grilled baguette piece that comes with it. I know it's a coffee shop, and I can't say I ever had a bad cup there. But the black bean soup was the stuff that consistently hit the spot.
I totally love this place! I used to work nearby and always loved to visit for an afternoon break. I'm not a coffee drinker but there's plenty other things that are mighty tasty (smoothies, tea, hot chocolate). Also, the bakery is amazing! A cool place to hang out when you need a break from State Street or farmer's market shopping.
A gigantic reason why I do not frequent this establishment more often is that everyone does. It's no secret that Michelangelos is a swell intimate coffee establishment with kick-ass coffee, sandwiches, and baked goods. I adore the selection of board games to play when you and your study-friend need a break from staring at a screen/book. The only bad is that it is regularly crowded, (at times) hard to get a table, and outlets tend to always be at a premium. (come early and bring a power strip!)
Great coffee and free wi-fi make this little coffeehouse downtown a good base from which to explore downtown Madison. Big comfortable chairs welcomed this weary out-of-towner.
Excellent feel. It wasn't cookie cutter at all. Had an excellent mocha, and they have really good 7-layer bars.
Organic coffee and free wi-fi as well.
Madison, WI
Category: Coffee & Tea
Madison, WI
Category: Bakeries
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