Bradbury's Coffee is one of The 15 Best Places for Espresso in Madison.

1. Bradbury's Coffee

8.8
127 N Hamilton St (at N Webster St), Madison, WI
Café · Downtown Madison · 55 tips and reviews

Erin K.Erin Keeffe: The first spot in Madison to do coffee right. Baristas are on par with the top espresso bars in the country. A crepe menu that constantly changes with locally sourced ingredients is icing on the cake!

Deb H.Deb H: Locally sourced ingredients, well-prepared. Try the "flat white," a latte with less milk.

Steve Y.Steve Yeager: best latte in town. tip your barista

Bassett Street Brunch Club is one of The 15 Best Places for Espresso in Madison.

2. Bassett Street Brunch Club

8.7
444 W Johnson St, Madison, WI
Breakfast Spot · Johnson Street Bend · 52 tips and reviews

CorinneCorinne: Can't go wrong with a horchata latte.

Ryan R.Ryan Reynolds: The Horchata Latte is the best latte on the planet.

JayJay: All of the food was amazing. Horchata latte was the BEST!

Michelangelo's Coffee House is one of The 15 Best Places for Espresso in Madison.

3. Michelangelo's Coffee House

8.2
114 State St (N Carroll St), Madison, WI
Coffee Shop · State Street · 51 tips and reviews

Laura E.Laura Estes: Great lattes

Stephanie Z.Stephanie Z: Get the rehab mocha!!!! Yummy : )

Molly M.Molly Morrissey: Try the mocha + ginseng tea!

Barriques Coffee Trader is one of The 15 Best Places for Espresso in Madison.

4. Barriques Coffee Trader

7.8
127 W Washington Ave, Madison, WI
Coffee Shop · Downtown Madison · 46 tips and reviews

Gustavo L.Gustavo Leone: Their cappucinos take you back to Florence.

Jessica U.Jessica Underwood: Whether it's cold out & you need an inviting place to sip espresso & work - or if it's beautiful outside & you'd like a place to sit outside & sip with friends - Barriques is your place.

Anna E.Anna Elizabeth: Coconut Creme Latte...must try!

Johnson Public House is one of The 15 Best Places for Espresso in Madison.

5. Johnson Public House

8.6
908 E Johnson St (Paterson St), Madison, WI
Café · Tenney-Lapham · 37 tips and reviews

Mary M.Mary Moring: Best cappuccino in Madison

Bradd P.Bradd Piontek: The cappuccino is some of the best I've had in the US

Taiowa W.Taiowa Waner: A great spot for high-end espresso drinks. I recommend the flat white or a shot of espresso. it also seems to be a popular spot for working/school work.

Colectivo Coffee is one of The 15 Best Places for Espresso in Madison.

6. Colectivo Coffee

8.9
2530 Monroe St (Sprague St), Madison, WI
Coffee Shop · Dudgeon - Monroe · 13 tips and reviews

Emily L.Emily Loeffler: Drinks come small, if you normally order a venti at Starbucks (or just large coffee) order an extra-large. All baked good are to die for. Ice chai lattes

Corey J.Corey Jacob: Colectivo is where you go for the strong stuff! Case in point the 4oz cup for the no nonsense macchiato.

Abdulatif A.Abdulatif Alqahtani: They provide the best coffee ☕️ at all. Black coffee and Cappuccino are my favorite. Don’t forget brownies

Ancora Coffee is one of The 15 Best Places for Espresso in Madison.

7. Ancora Coffee

7.8
107 King St (S Pinckney St), Madison, WI
Coffee Shop · Downtown Madison · 28 tips and reviews

AngelAngel: They have sugar free mochas, something most coffee shops don't.

Lindsay B.Lindsay Bednar: Ask for a White Mocha. It's not listed on the menu, but it's among my favorites in Madison.

Anna D.Anna Dykeman: They make a delicious Hazelnut Latte! You gotta try it.

Indie Coffee is one of The 15 Best Places for Espresso in Madison.

8. Indie Coffee

7.7
1225 Regent St (at Orchard and Regent), Madison, WI
Coffee Shop · Greenbush · 32 tips and reviews

Mark T.Mark T: Ask for Little Weiner, he makes a damn fine latte!

Talita T.Talita Táiti: Fig and goat cheese sandwich is unbelievable and the lattes are amazing too, all frothy and delicious!

Gerry E.Gerry Erickson: The tale of two chocolates mocha is amazing. Be sure to stop by today (Dec 16) from 9:00 to noon to try one and meet with West to discuss new career opportunities

Colectivo Coffee is one of The 15 Best Places for Espresso in Madison.

9. Colectivo Coffee

8.6
25 S Pinckney St, Madison, WI
Coffee Shop · Downtown Madison · 63 tips and reviews

Matt G.Matt Gauger: I've been recommending the Cortado to people that want to try something different.

Mary M.Mary Moring: Love their brownies but Johnson Public house still makes the best cappuccino in town!

Corey J.Corey Jacob: Great in the spring/summer when they open up the front wall onto the square enjoy it with a great iced espresso brew in hand.

Starbucks is one of The 15 Best Places for Espresso in Madison.

10. Starbucks

8.5
4202 E Washington Ave, Madison, WI
Coffee Shop · 28 tips and reviews

Jackie O.Jackie Oh: Love the staff! Always seems to be the same friendly faces each time we stop by! They make a great hazelnut latte!

Ashley K.Ashley Kreis: The eggnog latte isn't listed on the holiday menu, but they have it! Great choice.

Michelle S.Michelle Shuler: I don't know what it is about this particular Starbucks, but they make the best caramel lattes that I've had at any Starbucks, ever.

Barriques is one of The 15 Best Places for Espresso in Madison.

11. Barriques

8.2
1825 Monroe St (near Grant St), Madison, WI
Coffee Shop · Vilas · 14 tips and reviews

BethBeth: Spring: Sport Iced TeaCurrent Fave: Mocha with a shot!

Max R.Max Rahder: Comfy place, good latte.

John H.John Holcomb: Great atmosphere. Hip. Glass of wine or coffee. Upscale liquor store as well.

Steep & Brew is one of The 15 Best Places for Espresso in Madison.

12. Steep & Brew

8.3
5526 Odana Rd (Market Square Shopping Center), Madison, WI
Coffee Shop · 6 tips and reviews

William M.William Miller: Caramel Vanilla Latte is the best here.

Mandi E.Mandi Ertel: Super fresh pastries, heavenly autumn latte.

Josef B.Josef Burger: Great coffees & teas. Good coffee supplies & tasty cookies.

Starbucks is one of The 15 Best Places for Espresso in Madison.

13. Starbucks

7.3
3515 University Ave, Madison, WI
Coffee Shop · 25 tips and reviews

C.J. S.C.J. Stanford: My favorite drink is a Mocha Frappuccino with extra coffee. Come see me for one. I'll hook you up with $1 off!!!

Abbey W.Abbey Wethal: Caramel macchiato makes everything better!!!

Alex S.Alex Schieber: Salted carmel mocha is to die for!! Try it!!

Fair Trade Coffee House is one of The 15 Best Places for Espresso in Madison.

14. Fair Trade Coffee House

7.6
418 State St (at Gorham), Madison, WI
Coffee Shop · State Street · 28 tips and reviews

Jinwoo L.Jinwoo Lee: Vanilla Bean Latte!! Better than your everyday vanilla latte

ClareClare: Their Caramel Macchiato is awesome. Their Chai Charger is awesome. Their smoothies are awesome. The food is awesome. As long as you can find a seat, it's a worthy hangout spot for reals.

Amy R.Amy Robertson: Turkish latte is delicious

Moka is one of The 15 Best Places for Espresso in Madison.

15. Moka

8.0
2910 E Washington Ave (Johnson), Madison, WI
Coffee Shop · 20 tips and reviews

BarbBarb: Moka mocha and a cinnamon roll served by the nicest staff anywhere is THE perfect start to a day!

Noelle A.Noelle Ambrose: The grasshopper white mocha!

Brent G.Brent Gatewood: Great coffee and pastries. Staff was super nice as well. Interior is small and parking difficult, but worth it!