Excellent small coffee shop located in Grand Central serving local madison roasts from Wonderstate and baked goods from Madison Sourdough. Very fond of their monthly drink specials, highly recommended trying them yourself.
Undisputably one of the best coffee shops in Madison! The staff are super kind and understanding; one day I came in and I didn't know they only accepted MasterCard and Visa for credit cards, and I didn't think I had any cash on me. One of the lovely ladies there offered to queue it up for me and I could give her the money next time I came in! (Which is every other day).
Not only that, but my coffee is made perfect every time. I don't know how they do it. My usual is the white mocha, it's the only place I take that order now! On top of that, it's in a convenient spot on the UW campus so I can run right to class after I've ordered my much-needed hot bean drink.
Java den is a surprisingly rare gem for coffee-drinkers on UW campus. They brew Wonderstate coffee, have a nice loose leaf tea selection, and source fresh pastries from Madison Sourdough. Typically very friendly baristas too, which makes it a pleasant part of my daily routine.