Black Locust Cafe

Coffee & sweet crepes very good. Have had the salmon crepe and the avocado-kale crepe and both were limp, lukewarm and disappointing. But just get the fantastic biscuits with the homemade jam instead (jam is also on a blackberry-lemon curd crepe, so good). Wish they served food after 3. $2 mystery beer is dope. Service always extremely nice, great atmosphere for hanging out with friends or getting stuff done; less crowded than JPH. Would be an easy 5 with better food, but i understand a new chef is coming soon so stay tuned!

My new go-to for coffee the days I'm in the office. Staff is always friendly, and coffee has been great every time. They can get pretty backed up, so drinks can take a while especially when there is only one person making them.

Very tasty almond latte and nice vibe

Don't get the good reviews, but perhaps our experience was out of ordinary. This place was deserted at 10am on Saturday - not a good sign. Staff acted friendly but was hiding as much as possible. Food didn't take long, but arrived colder than lukewarm. At least it tasted OK, but not delicious. Coffee was decent. Inside and patio are nicely refurbished but lack a character (it's kind of yuppie-ish, so same thing). You pay and tip beforehand, not an incentive to provide decent service, which left me feel cheated. I can't imagine going back.

A quiet, cozy cafe spot with excellent food and interesting pastry and drink options. I work next door and frequently take meetings here for an excuse to get out of the office.
Black Locust has a well lit, clean space and they even have an old bank vault door. The place certainly has a lot of character!
Would highly recommend for a chill work session, or a date, or even breakfast or lunch!

A very hip place. I'm in love with their menu and their drink selections has something for every mood. A perfectly acceptable place to have brunch and a beer at an average Madison price. I can't wait to check out one of their events! Beautiful place that's a little off the path to check out!

Really good coffee and very good breakfast crepes! I would eat there every day if I could.

We got the Basic Breakfast and there was nothing "basic" about it. Sure, it has your standard egg, meat, toast, potatoes--- but each component of the meal was exceptional! The potatoes were perfectly seasoned, the sourdough had perfect undertones of sour, the sausage was probably the best sausage patty I've ever had at a breakfast joint.

The breakfast options at this cafe are second to none; whether it's a crepe or more traditional breakfast of eggs, potatoes, and meat. The cafe atmosphere is also delightful. Music plays at a volume which does not inhibit conversation nor studying, there is good lighting above each table with plenty of outlets. Additionally there are lots of open tables for studying and dining (at least during the week). To get here it's a short ten minute walk from the Capitol. This cafe is a gem and worth the extra distance.

Overall, I like this cafe: the coffee is good, atmosphere/decor is nice (lot of wood and plants) and staff are kind. 4 stars because although the food is tasty and fresh, it seems a little bit on the pricey side for the portion received and finding close street parking can be challenging depending on the time of the day (new nearby parking garage makes getting there by car much easier though)