I came here with a friend who grew up in the area and was so very surprised when I walked in. The charming gift shop was full of beautiful pieces and the decor that awaited us in the dining room was absolutely lovely. I felt very inspired by the chandeliers and color scheme to redecorate my own apartment! It was truly that beautiful.
Now, as for the food, decadent and fresh are two words that apply perfectly. Everything is local and prepared fresh, so I wasn't surprised when my salad/sandwich arrived and the grapes served with it were still on the vine. I love picking them off, it added to the whole "homemade" feel. The food tasted amazing as well. The salad I tried was lightly dressed yet full of flavor, as a salad should be. The turkey club was equally yummy. Served on Madison sourdough bread (my companion was gushing over this) I decided it must be somewhat of a local thing. I normally don't even try bread that isn't french but I gave it a try and, all my snobbery aside, it was quite enjoyable. The bread served with the salad was crisp and fluffy, and the butter it was served with was a delight! It tasted very familiar to me as I grew up in France it can be very hard to get me to like varieties here in America. But this little cafe reminded me of Paris! How lucky for these people who live here.
I give it 5 stars because the food is great, and the decor reminded me so much of my little Parisian cafes, I fell in love. I would love to come back and try dessert next time! Maybe I will be in Wisconsin again and I will have the chance!