Lakeside St. Coffee House

I love this place. It's an ideal cafe. Pick an adjective, this place all of them.

First of all, it's spacious. Upstairs, downstairs, patio, lawn (on the lake), and approximately 40 tables.

Second, the atmosphere is very nice. Decor is cozy, eclectic and vintage.

Finally, location is amazing. 1 mile off the Beltline, quiet residential neighborhood.

Fantastic place to relax on your own or meet your people.

A wonderful large cafe with a lake view, and cozy bar section
Tonight just saw an incredible free show with an extraordinary Madison musician, playing slide steel guitar, traditional and original blues, country, folk, rock and ragtime. Very reasonable price for nice choices of coffee, beer, wine, and cafe foods. Check it out any time of day!

Very eclectic mix of furnishings, very home-like. The hot cocoa and grilled cheese were delicious! Pricey, but worth buying local. Our group met there for a book study. It was easy to hang out and discuss- nice and quiet.

Surprisingly large, but cozy. Good play area for kids. Tasty food and drinks. Love the live music. Great view of the lake. One of the best coffee shops in Madison.

Love this little coffee spot! Calm, peaceful, and a beautiful view. I lived in town a long time before I finally discovered it and it almost hurt to know I hadn't known about it sooner so I could have spent more time here. So lovely!!

The food is fine, and the coffee normally quite good, with compliments to the quiche first, and everything else second. Good baked goods, not great bread for the sandwiches. Staff is pleasant, but they can get rushed very quickly, as it is a huge place. The best thing about Lakeside is the environment. Their main area is at the back of the building with a lovely view of the bay. They have a basement lounge area that makes me feel cozy (like I'm in a youth-group room at a church, which isn't a bad feeling)... At the front of the building is a more formal bar area which I understand is a wine bar at night. There's a little something for everybody here, and outdoor seating as well, for those who like unfiltered air.

Love the view. Coffee is amazing, they serve kin kin black and tan blend, which is my personal favorite. It is a very laid back environment, great for weekend mornings. But, don't come here in a rush before work or something expecting the barista to go out of their way to make you a latte in 30 seconds so you aren't late. Rather, come with a friend(s) or family, grab a seat with a great lake view, and just enjoy the laid back setting.

Excellent coffee! Nibblies such as cookies are out of this world! Eclectic decor with beautiful views of the bay and outdoor seating, even a playground for the kids. Wonderful live music and jam sessions. A great place to work on your computer, too! Open and spacious with tons of tables and books. Very pleasant workers. Altho perhaps off the down-town beaten path, it's worth the trip, it's joy to visit here!

Beautiful place located right near the lake. Their curry sandwich is amazing.

Food is tasty and service is friendly. Great outdoor space and views of the park and Monona Bay. This is a sleepy neighborhood coffee shop, so don't come if you're in a rush :)