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MOKA

5227 University Ave, Madison, WI

★★★★★4.7(433 Google reviews)

Crema's Take

This Madison espresso bar moves with impressive speed and precision, with a flawless app ordering system that consistently delivers your drink faster than you'd expect—whether you're grabbing a meticulously pulled shot or a smooth cold brew. While consistency varies slightly between locations, the best MOKA experiences showcase genuinely skilled baristas who balance their efficiency with real warmth, especially when you hit the drive-thru and get greeted by staff who actually seem happy you're there. It's become a weekly ritual for plenty of locals who've found it hits that sweet spot between specialty coffee quality and the convenience of grabbing breakfast and heading out.

What to expect

Espresso focusedCold brewLight foodQuick grabTraditional drinksMatcha & teaMeetingsDrive-thru

Google Reviews

Nicholas Roessler
★★★★★3 months ago

The food and drinks are good, when the staff gets the order right. I order a hot chocolate; I get a mocha, I order a breakfast burrito; I get a breakfast sandwich, etc. it’s not the end of the world just frustrating. I don’t drink coffee, but my partner does. I feel like I’m constantly fighting with them to not add coffee or espresso to my drink every time I go there. I order popular non coffee drinks that I get at other cafes and they make fun of me because THEY have never heard of it, so obviously it’s not real. I’m glad they manage to make so many of their customers happy and welcome. I wish I could be a part of that.

Kelsie Godsey
★★★★★5 months ago

Moka is very quick, yummy, and easy to order in person or online via app. App works flawlessly and coffee is always prepared more quick than any other coffee shop I’ve visited in Madison. A weekly, early morning staple for me. (please try their black & white mocha - you’ll never want to order a mocha from another coffee shop again)

Kristi Stephens
★★★★★6 months ago

Im a frequent flyer of the West Towne location and they are great. This location oof. The staff looked annoyed I came inside and wasnt friendly at all. The drink was good but the staff man.

Vin Chatterjee
★★★★★8 months ago

I've been to hundreds of coffee shops the past 5 years and the level of service & coffee quality relative to the size and foot traffic of the shop IS INCREDIBLE. Basically, I'm saying that MOKA is incredibly well run and could give many shops around the country a run for their money if they expanded one day. Also, shout-out to the best coffee on earth: their Jamaican cool brew. It's the best black coffee I've ever had and often has a strong sense of mocha (chocolate) flavor. I regularly subject myself to black coffee for health reasons and I have to say this is THE ONLY black coffee that tastes AMAZING!!!!!

Crystal Richardson
★★★★★a year ago

I stopped by this location while in town. I really enjoyed my caramel cold brew. They do have drive thru and while in line, a young lady came out to take my order. She was very friendly and upbeat. Once I got to the window, a gentleman give me my order and thanked me for visiting. My cold brew was just what I need to get my day going! Thank you so much and I would visit again if in area!

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