Ancora Cafe + Bakery
107 King St, Madison, WI
Crema's Take
“Ancora combines serious espresso craftsmanship with a genuinely welcoming atmosphere that feels both polished and lived-in, making it the kind of place where you're equally happy lingering solo with a bold pour-over or meeting friends over their exceptional bacon, egg, and cheese biscuit. The upstairs seating and early opening hours make it a natural hub for Madison's coffee enthusiasts and breakfast seekers alike, while their knowledgeable baristas and thoughtfully sourced local pastries elevate what could be a standard neighborhood cafe into something worth the drive on University Avenue.”
What to expect
Espresso-focused. A slow-sit, laptop-friendly spot, good for meetings. Full breakfast, pastries, and light food on the menu. Opens early. Family friendly.
Google Reviews
Ordered lunch and coffee. Very modern, clean atmosphere. Service was great too. Too bad they close early!
Ancora Cafe and Bakery serves up some bold coffee with tasty local pastries. This location is far enough on University Avenue that requires a drive. We found a delightful table upstairs, which is a bit louder than downstairs due to the lower ceiling. The bottomless cup is the…
We met a friend here on a Saturday morning. The place was quite busy, though we found a table immediately. The barista that took our order answered all our questions and was very knowledgeable. Our coffees were brought to us surprisingly quickly considering how busy they were. I…
YOU NEED TO COME HERE!!!! One of the best cafes I’ve ever been to! The atmosphere is AMAZING. Recently when I stopped here I tried the bacon, egg, and cheese biscuit with hot honey and it was delicious! The biscuit was a little doughy, but the flavor was delicious. I also got…
Just had lunch here and we already can’t wait to go back! The cleanliness of the cafe, inside and out, is exceptional, Aubrey greeted us with a bright smile and a very friendly countenance. The food was incredible— hubs had the honey biscuit, which was fluffy and had a perfect…
Crema Reviews
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