Lakeside Street Coffee is by far my favorite coffee shop in Madison, for several reasons:
- gorgeous views of the lake
- it's a large space--there are so many places to sit and work (couches, tables), both inside and out on the patio
- the decor is cute and eclectic, and the vibe is very homey
- they have a variety of food options, in case you want to eat a meal while you're there--their vegetarian sandwich, the Asian peanut tofu, is great
The only complaint I have is their hours--they close at 7pm most nights, which is earlier than I would like. Otherwise, though, I *love* Lakeside!