During my two year stay in Madison this was a great coffee shop (and I would guess that it continues to be). Their specialty was normal coffee (as opposed to mochas and cappucinos, etc.), and it was one of the places where I began to learn to like coffee that is unadulterated (though I still like a good mixed coffee drink from time to time). The service is very good. The food's decent (although I confess I haven't ate their much). Overall, it's a great place to get a cup of coffee and just get some reading done. (Oh yeah, I had one date here as well, so I suppose it's a good date place too.)