Crema's Take
“Prairie Fire has inconsistent espresso work and a service problem that customers bring up repeatedly—slow drinks, wrong orders, and staff interactions that have rubbed people the wrong way. It's fine as a study spot near campus if you're not picky about your coffee, but don't expect quality drinks or smooth service. The 3.6 rating reflects a shop coasting on convenience rather than care.”
What to expect
Espresso-focused, good cold brew. A slow-sit, laptop-friendly spot, good for meetings.
Google Reviews
See all on Google →The young Korean guy reminds me of Andrew Choi. And he makes the very mid coffee here, totally peak.
Typical overpriced, mediocre coffee spot. I stop by occasionally since it's conveniently located near my classes, but today’s experience was disappointing. I ordered a large chai tea latte for around $7, only to receive a cup that was half full and mostly foam. I could tell…
The white older lady that is currently employed here and working the register was terribly rude and provided terrible customer service. My friend whose first language is Spanish, not English, approached the older woman and asked for a caramel coffee, but didn’t understand that…
Excellent Peet’s iced mocha with great sitting lounge
This place has ok food. I like their bagels and breakfast croissant sandwiches. But it took FOREVER to get my latte. Almost half and hour. And then my drink wasn’t even what I wanted. I ordered and iced latte and they gave me a hot latte. When I told them I ordered an iced one,…
Crema Reviews
You might also like
Forward Craft & Coffee
★ 4.8 (290)
Forward Craft & Coffee is a genuine community hub where espresso craftsmanship…
Michelangelo's Coffee House
★ 4.6 (1,311)
Tucked into Madison's coffee scene, this espresso-focused café thrives on its…
Colectivo Coffee On the Square
★ 4.5 (1,196)
Nestled on Madison's town square, this Colectivo outpost strikes that rare…
Leopold's Books Bar Caffè
★ 4.8 (626)
Leopold's strikes that rare balance between serious espresso craft and genuine…