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| - On our way to Wisconsin Dells, my hubby needed a coffee and had the bright idea that he was just going to make a quick stop in Madison. 1.5 hours later, after some sight-seeing and photo taking, and an unexpected lunch, we were back on the road rushing to our next destination... because our family is officially the slowest family on the planet!
I had no idea Colectivo was a chain coffee shop. It felt 100% independent, and I'm fairly certain I would have spent a lot of time there as a college student. The vibe was great, and it was fun bringing our kiddos to such a cool hipster place. In truth, it was probably a little too hipster, because when my hubby insisted they each eat a falafel sandwich for lunch, they only took a couple of bites and we were on to Quiznos. Can't say we didn't try. Coffee was a bit too strong for me, but he really enjoyed it.
However, I did have the opportunity to try the falafel sandwich, and it was a fantastic value. Nice portion size, fresh and crumbly with a pretty nice spicy kick to it. I didn't try the cucumber mint sauce that came with it, but my hubby loved it so much he used it for his potato chip dipping sauce too.
From the outside the place looks a bit small, but don't be fooled. Aside from a lovely outdoor patio, there is actually an entire back seating section. We were there around lunch time, and the place was busy but still roomy.
They sell their own brand of beans, t-shirts, mugs, etc. The pastries looked amazing! I completely regret not ordering up one of their croissants.
Fun stop for when you want to feel cool. There is a kids menu, but it's mostly "healthy" food according to my 11 year olds.
Take Note: I couldn't get any cellular service in there, but that could have been a total fluke.
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