Unfortunately, there aren't a lot of great coffee shops near West Towne Mall. Many of the nearby coffee emporiums in this area are bland, with over-roasted coffee and little ambiance. However, hidden in a strip mall off Odana is a gem...the west side Steep and Brew. The coffee is always fresh and tasty (especially since it is freshly roasted in Madison), and the prices are reasonable by contemporary coffee shop standards. There are probably better coffee shops in other parts of Madison, but nothing around West Towne compares. Stay away from the chains, and visit Steep and Brew!