Crema's Take
“Firefly has built a genuine community around Cinnamon Roll Fridays—a weekly ritual where locals line up for their famous brioche dough rolls, and the whole vibe shifts into something between a coffee shop and a town gathering spot. The staff actually know how to make suggestions, the pastries and light food are legitimately good (that parfait with partially-raisined grapes sounds deliberately considered), and with a 4.8 rating across 881 reviews, this isn't hype—it's just a place where people actually want to be. If you're in the Madison area and want a cafe that feels like it has a soul instead of just serving coffee, this is worth your time.”
What to expect
Classic coffee drinks done right. A slow-sit, laptop-friendly, outdoor seating spot, good for meetings. Full breakfast, pastries, and light food on the menu. Family friendly. Parking available.
Google Reviews
See all on Google →My favorite coffee shop in the Madison area. Cinnamon Roll Friday is such an amazing ritual and tradition. It brings the community together and is truly a one-of-a-kind place. Amazing local art on the wall, friendly staff, and friendly patrons. Worth stopping in for Cinnamon…
Firefly is a happy place. The staff are welcoming and happy to make suggestions, like their famous Friday-only brioche dough cinnamon rolls. Complete strangers in line say hi. There's a place for everyone, whether you want to curl up in a big armchair to read or grab a big table…
What a lovely place! How have I never written a review?! As a long time Oregon resident, Firefly is a staple in Oregon. They have amazing drinks, baked goods, and food. Their staff is always super friendly and the atmosphere is literally as they say "Oregon's living room." Thank…
Absolutely loved this cafe! The parfait was so filling that I couldn’t finish it. The raisins in it tasted like a grape that was halfway raisined, which was so unique. I also got a small iced bee sting latte which was packed with local honey. The vibe in here was so cool with…
Have been here severe times now and haven’t had a bad experience. Their line will back up quick but they move fast. They just have so many options. Wouldn’t hurt them if they opened up a second register. Coffee options are all great, love that they give heated mugs too. Their…
Crema Reviews
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