Try a Chai Cold Fusion from Cargo Coffee | Photo by 608today
For richer or pour over. Madison’s coffee shops are what keep us going in the morning. If you’re having trouble deciding on a spot, gather some brews clues with our guide to some of the best coffee shops in the 608.
Pro tip: If you need to refine your order, review the different kinds of coffee before stepping up to the counter.
Espresso yourself
Bradbury’s, 127 N. Hamilton St.
The espresso is a must, but the crêpes are just as good. With limited seating, plan on getting there early or making this a grab + go stop.
Leopold’s, 1301 Regent St.
Sip on an Italian-inspired drink made on an imported vintage Elektra espresso machine.
Leopold’s espresso martini is great for when you need an extra shot with your shot. | Photo by 608today
Roasts to boast
Wonderstate, 27 W. Main St.
You can almost taste the sustainability in this coffee which is roasted 100% by solar power.
Broken Board, 2358 E. Springs Dr.
Located inside the Focus Boardshop, this cafe carries coffee from Wonderstate, Rusty Dog, and Misfit. No board? No problem, skaters and non-skaters are welcome.
Where to write your novel
Lakeside Street Coffee House, 402 W Lakeside St.
With ample space, you’ll be able to find a nook of your own to hunker down with your laptop from morning to afternoon. Celebrate with a beer on the patio when you finish your work.
Find your perfect book nook at Lake Street Coffee House. | Photo by 608today
Michaelangelo’s, 114 State St.
A little bit of hustle and bustle paired with great food for brain fuel makes this a great place for those of us who have a hard time working in complete silence.
Events and pop ups
Cargo Coffee, 750 E. Washington Ave. + 1309 S. Park St.
Check out the East Wash. location’s event page to catch one of the recurring live music or open mic nights held at the family-owned cafe.
Mother Fool’s, 1101 Williamson St.
Stop by tonight for this month’s Story Slam featuring five-minute slots from local folks telling summer camp-related stories.
What did we miss? If you know a coffee shop that’s not on the list, let us know using this survey.
Learn to Play Euchre | Friday, July 7 | 7 p.m. | Starkweather Brewing Company, 2439 Atwood Ave., Madison | Free | Grab some brews while learning the classic card game.
Madison Mallards vs. Kenosha | Friday, July 7 | 6:05 p.m. | Warner Park, 2920 N. Sherman Ave., Madison | $6.08 | Nothing but baseball, plain and simple.*
Saturday, July 8
Art Fair off the Square | Saturday, July 8-Sunday, July 9 | 9 a.m.-6 p.m. | 200 block of Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd., Madison | Free | The 44th annual showcase for around 140 exclusively Wisconsin artists.
Community Fireworks | Saturday, July 8 | 9-10:30 p.m. | Agora Fitchburg, 5511 E. Cheryl Parkway, Fitchburg | Free | Stop by the Fitchburg Festival of Speed around dusk for a fireworks show.
Forward Madison vs Central Valley Fuego FC | Saturday, July 8 | 7 p.m. | Breese Stevens Field, 917 E. Mifflin St., Madison | $19-$43 | The Supper Club Night package features a can of Badger Club Beer, an FMFC Deck of Cards, and a Wisconsin Relish Tray to enjoy at during the game.*
Sunday, July 9
Cars and Coffee | Sunday, July 9 | 8-11 a.m. | Barriques, 5957 McKee Rd., Fitchburg | Free | Park along the fountain side or in the open lot facing Marketplace Drive.
Madison Mallards vs. Wausau | Sunday, July 9 | 4:05 p.m. | Warner Park, 2920 N. Sherman Ave., Madison | $6.08 | Music and promotions will be on limited volumes during the game.*
Monday, July 10
NewBridge Summer Concert Series | Monday, July 10 | 6-8 p.m. | Warner Park, 2920 N. Sherman Ave., Madison | Free | Enjoy live music and food from KC Taste Asian Cuisine, Kona Ice, and Little Sisters Cookies.
Family Yoga | Monday, July 10 | 6 p.m. | Middleton Public Library, 7425 Hubbard Ave., Middleton | Free | Join youth services librarians for a fun and relaxing yoga adventure.
In the midst of its $4 million remodeling project, the East Side Woodman’s is temporarily closing the deli counter and relocating the meat department. Shoppers can now find the meat department in the produce area, and the project is expected to wrap up by the end of the year. (Madison.com)
Community
Celebrate the first Friday of the month on Monroe Street. The First Friday celebration will feature live music, shopping discounts, and family-friendly activities like Chocolate Shoppe’s outdoor movie at 6:30 p.m.
Sports
Three young locals put 608 on the map at the 2023 Junior Disc Golf World Championship. Genevieve Davis and Rylan Haag clinched gold medals in their divisions, while Patrick Yu secured a second-place spot. The competition featured the best of the best from all over the world.
Arts
Briarpatch Youth Services will host its 5th annual Youth Arts Festival on Saturday, July 29. The festival aims to unite the community and showcase young artists’ work. Stop by 2720 Rimrock Rd. from 12 to 4 p.m to check it out.
Coming Soon
The Racine Heritage Museum presents a new exhibit this summer that showcases the early life of Frank Lloyd Wright. Listen to curator + cultural historian Tim Samuelson discuss some of the rare pieces visitors can expect to see at the “Wright Before the Lloyd” exhibit. (WPR)
Wellness
Hear this: The world’s first hearing aids featuring dual processing — and backed by cutting-edge German technology —were just unveiled by Hear.com. Transform your hearing with a 45-day, no-risk trial and join the 385,000+ customers hearing with double the power + double the clarity.*
Finance
Refinance rates are skyrocketing. But home equity rates remain relatively low — which means that now is a great time to borrow against your home. Calculate your payment.*
Volunteer
🐛 Wanted: Dead or alive
Volunteer to help with the Spongy Moth Outbreak in Madison
Keep your eyes peeled for these caterpillar critters. | Photo via City of Madison
The Wisconsin DNR anticipates that over the next two months, we could witness the worst Spongy Moth caterpillar outbreak in over a decade. In light of this, the City of Madison is requesting volunteers to assist in protecting local trees during this time.
These caterpillars have a taste for oak, aspen, birch, crabapple, willow, tamarack, and basswood. During outbreaks, they cause significant damage by defoliating trees and shrubs.
The main area of concern is between Whitney Way and North Gammon Road. Here’s how you can help:
Email ENLand@cityofmadison.com with a description or a map screenshot of where you plan to work.
Pick up burlap (while supplies last) between 8 a.m.-4 p.m. on Saturday, July 8 at the Engineering Division Operations Facility — 1600 Emil St.
I’ve been on a spicy margarita kick this summer (and last summer, and the summer before...) but I’ve been grabbing a post-dinner espresso martini the last few times I’ve gone out for dinner and it’s definitely making its way up my favorite drink orders list. Feel free to shoot me an email with your favorite espresso martini in town.
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