EVP Coffee Sequoya

EVP is a truly a Madison community coffee shop. Unlike chain coffee shops which serve a profit driven CEO, EVP serves the needs of the community. Tracy is very intentional about how EVP exists in Madison and takes personal interest in the lives of her clientele, the baristas and the community at large. Aside from all of this, EVP makes a fantastic cup of coffee, roasting their own beans and offering every variety of coffee drink as well as Rishi Tea, always with non-dairy options available. The pastries are fantastic as are the soups, so there is always something delicious and nutritious to enjoy with your beverage of choice. With so many coffee shops to choose from, EVP is the one I return to time and again as it feels so much more like home and like it is an icon of what the best of Madison can be.

Excellent locally owned coffee shops with house roasted beans, in house made pastries, soups, salads, and sandwiches. The service is fast and friendly. They've been at it for twenty one years! A great experience. We'll definitely return.

A small place but great coffee and next to the public library

The best coffee. I can always find an excuse to stop in and get some. The simple lattes are incredible.

I got a cranberry scone, which had mold in it! Especially being pregnant, this was pretty concerning and upsetting. I noticed about half way through my scone:(!

[Edited Review] Attached a photo of hours being displayed.

The coffee is spot on. But seems they don’t have the decency to update their hours for us who live across town. Would always frequent the east side location but now it’s only open till 1! When I work until 4:30 and have to drive all the way to the west side to then show up a little past 5 to the shop closed is beyond frustrating. Guess I’m going to grace.

Although my iced mocha was really good and chocolatey, the ambiance was not very cozy or near what I had anticipated. Also, I came in at 3:00 during a weekday, which isn't that close to closing time and they had only a few bakery items left--most of the case was empty. I had a muffin, but it was really dry and disappointing. I'm willing to try another EVP location though.

The coffee is good, but any coffee house is expected to have good drip coffee. There were five laptops open in the entire place yet the wifi signal was almost non existent. Further, the music volume was constantly being changed up and down every ten seconds, and that is not an exaggeration. Very distracting.

Evp has, hands down, the best beans in the city. If your looking to buy some beans, this is the first place I'd go. They also have my favorite scones (I'd recommend the cherry almond) and great home made granola.

Dropped in on my way to the library. Had an unpleasantly watery iced chai latte. Maybe their coffee is fine, but their tea needs reevaluating. $5–not worth it.