Black Locust Cafe

Exactly how you like it. Great variety to the menu. The Miel coffee was so great I went back the next day. Super helpful and friendly staff. Loved the power bowl breakfast and for something more savory, the jian-bing was amazing! Even the regular brewed coffee was great.

Like most places now you scan the code for the menu (save the trees). They have a great menu to decide from with a great amount of vegetarian and vegan options. I ordered the chai latte with oatmilk and it was delicious! The biscuits and gravy were very interesting. The biscuits were very crunchy, almost like a fried texture and the gravy was more like a soup. The flavor was amazing! I got two over hard eggs on top. My mom ordered the sweet crepe of the day. It came with a small bit of ice cream on top. She said the crepe came out a bit cold but it was very flavorful. My sister ordered the Jian Bing crepe, i tried it and it tasted like an egg roll, it was SOOO good. I highly recommend trying this place if you haven't already. There is outdoor seating and if weather permits, i also strongly suggest that because its really cute back there. Inside ambiance is very comfy coffee shop vibes. Everyone who works here was as sweet as can be. If im ever around Madison, i will definitely be back!!

Best crepe I’ve had, perfectly cooked, not disgustingly eggy unlike most crepes I eat haha (crepe from black locust). Love the decor and ambience of this place. The games are located in Madison tap but anyone can use them! Honestly my favorite part about robinias

Kudos to the great staff. Friendly & engaged, something in short supply today. Of course the food and coffee are tasty & a great value, added benefit is the Robina mug makes a fantastic improvised pour over mug.

BEST VEGAN LATTE EVER! I have no idea what their frother situation is, but my goodness! Its so thick! I seriously thought it was real heavy cream. 2 different barristas told me its vegan. This blows the competition away and makes me wanna drive 30 min for a latte. Step up, order, wait at a table with a number, get a cute bright window or a dark mood lighting mural seat, and devour vegan biscuits and gravy.... just the right amount of heft for a cold AM breakfast.

Best brunch spot in the neighborhood. The food is always so good! The miso tofu scramble is really unique. Get it with potatoes! They are really crispy. The baked treats are also great. Loving Heirloom bakery they get things from. My boyfriend always gets the biscuits and gravy.

The food and service are top tier. However, I was upset with the dinnerware. The plates don’t screech when dragging a fork across. I’m not sure if they can accept fork draggers right now.

The crepes here were amazing! Savory or sweet with strong coffee! The back outside cafe and bar area is like a hidden gem in Madison and super beautiful and well-kept! The only reason I didn’t give this place 5 stars was because it was pricey. 2 coffees (with refills) and 2 crepes was almost $25.

Edit: The complete crepe is not great.

Coffee lover here... I rate this place more as a great cafe, food, tea and alike and no so much for the actual coffee. Haven't had a great coffee experience; its a matter of personal taste on the kind of coffee they use. But will still do a latte or an espresso shot if I am desperate. Great bar seating area and plenty of tables. Good WiFi connectivity. Great spot on East Washington Ave. However, beware parking is bit difficult, consider parking on side streets. Back to food... they actually have great food for a cafe of this size, recommend it. The crepes are pretty tasty, so are some of the simple hearty breakfast options. Sp glad they have all this and not just couple token pastries. Makes them a legitimate brunch and lunch venue. You can also sit at the outside patio on the back. Staff is very helpful and nice. Give it a go!

Cute little place, food is pretty good, but a bit expensive. If you looking for California style experience with price tag for Avocado toast you foynd it. Tables with lamps above them let you do some work)