The Library Cafe & Bar

The Library Cafe & Bar

320 N Randall Ave, Madison, WI

★★★★★4.5(268 Google reviews)

Crema's Take

“Tucked away in Madison with walls lined with vintage books you can actually browse, this hybrid cafe-bar creates an unexpectedly cozy refuge where you can linger over craft cocktails like their well-made Whiskey Smash or explore their creative specialty drinks without feeling rushed. The kitchen punches above its weight with standout dishes like their seared ahi tuna sandwich with wasabi mayo and crispy tater tots, backed by a genuinely warm staff that makes regulars feel like they belong and transforms first-time visitors into repeat customers.”

What to expect

Specialty coffee, with creative signature drinks. A slow-sit, laptop-friendly spot, good for meetings. Light food on the menu. Open late.

Laptop friendlySpecialty drinksLate nightsTraditional drinksSlow sitMeetingsSignature drinksLight food

Google Reviews

Ana Caroline Paiva Gandara
★★★★★7 months ago

Always a very friendly staff, good food and fair prices! I'm a regular.

Jim Meacham
★★★★★a year ago

If I was a student I would rate 4. My burger was good, had the Cajun. Tater tots were good, Whiskey smash was made well.. I was a little confused it was bar service, but a fellow patron told me the logistics. Food came up quickly and correct.

Kevin Yang
★★★★★a year ago

The atmosphere is cozy and the tuna sandwich is delicious.

Emma Solberg
★★★★★a year ago

Jack was an amazing bartender. He made our experience so fun with his positive attitude, and the drinks he made were amazing. I’ve seen bad reviews about the bug guy working in the kitchen, but our food was great and he was very nice. I will definitely be back!

Lisa Dambach
★★★★★2 years ago

The exterior belies a cozy unique inside with walls lined with old books that you can read. The food is always excellent here! I have had their seared ahi tuna sandwich, with wasabi mayo, a few times and it is always delicious. Excellent crispy hot fries! Good cheese curds too!

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