Lakeside St. Coffee House

My first visit, and it feels like I've always been coming here. Cozy, friendly, nooks, wide-open areas, tables for two. They offer more than a tasty cup of coffee but food, baked goods, specialty beer, and more. There is a full variety of live music. Check their schedule for dates and times. There are two entrances the front "main" entrance and the lower "lakeside" next to the parking lot.

One of the only coffee shop boasting a view of Madison's Capital, lovely spot to hang, meet or work. Great lunches. Oh and check out the mural.

Such a cozy and fun atmosphere. The food is delicious and the staff are wonderful. Great place to meet up with friends or work. It’s fun to go on a walk by the lake after!

Good coffee and good views. Their miel is one of the best I've had and their food is yummy. I wish they were open til a bit later.

Great atmosphere. Very friendly staff. Clean restroom. Great coffee! Not so good parking.

I’m in Madison often for work, so I’m frequently looking for coffee shops. This place in particular checked the following boxes for me - good latte, scenic, cozy, friendly, and not overly busy. It’s street parking but I had no trouble finding a spot. The staff is friendly and I found no signs of uncleanliness around the coffee shop. This is definitely going to be a place I return to.

Lakeside continues to be a great place to start your day. The staff is top of their game serving up great drinks and food. Masks are still required, which I appreciate. Always a friendly environment for all the patrons, young and mature.

I like the place, not because of the food or the coffee or the beer, it's the location. You can get a window seat and look outside at the beautiful lake and the capital. They have sandwiches and salads and desserts, but nothing earth shattering. It's the ambience that makes people come back. The WiFi is free and no pressure to leave once you are done. Staff is friendly and the service is quick. Giving 4 stars as the menu could be improved on. By the way, you can book the place for private events.

My wife and I had an informal welcome breakfast here for friends and family. Be warned: the service is not necessarily fast, but that's not really why you go here. Food is pretty good and the coffee is excellent. WAY more room and seating than you'd expect and the staff are friendly. There's awesome outdoor seating, weather permitting, but even inside, you get a great view of the lake. Highly recommend!

one of my favorite places in madison! everyone working is always so sweet & the views from the back patio are lovely!