May 29, 2024
Jen Allen, Fundraising Campaigns Associate, American Red Cross

Greater Madison Coffee Shop Round-Up

 

As fundraisers, one of the most universally uniting experiences is a coffee shop meeting! Whether you’re meeting a prospective donor, connecting with a colleague, or networking with fellow fundraisers – coffee shops are often the go-to meetup locations. However, going to the same place over and over again can get stale. Here are some new ideas for spots to check out for your next coffee date.

The list below is in alphabetical order to avoid playing favorites. We aren’t endorsing any of these businesses. These recommendations are from fellow AFP members who know and love the locations and wanted to share with the broader membership.

  • Crescendo Espresso Bar + Coffee Roasters – 719 Hilldale Way, Madison

    • Location Highlight: Locally owned, Crescendo focuses on wholesale partnerships within the community.
       

  • EVP Coffee – four locations around Madison (east: 1250 E Washington; west: 555 S Midvale; near campus: 741 University Row; near UW Hospital: 700 University Bay)

    • Location Highlight: EVP (Etes-Vous Prets?!) Coffee is a local, independent, and woman-owned business that opened in October of 1997. Decades later, EVP has four vibrant locations and roasts thousands of pounds of coffee each year.
       

  • Finca Coffee – 2500 Rimrock Rd, Madison

    • Location Highlight: This Latinx-owned coffee shop brings coffee, culture, and cuisine from El Salvador to the Madison community.
       

  •  Forward Craft and Coffee – 2166 Atwood Ave, Madison

    • Location Highlight: As their website eloquently states, “Forward Craft & Coffee is the perfect place to start – and/or end – your day among friends” by offering craft coffee and beer.
       

  • Grace Coffee Co. – 1215 E Washington Ave, Madison

    • Location Highlight: Grace Coffee offers a comfortable ambiance with lots of plants, artwork, and comfy couches for you to sit.
       

  • Indie Coffee – 1225 Regent St, Madison

    • Location Highlight: While the location is located on a busy street, there is a peaceful patio located in the back where you can sit down and relax. The patio is open year-round, if you dare to try it.
       

  • Ledger Coffee Roasters –  3241 Garver Green Ste 140, Madison

    • Location Highlight: This may be a coffee shop list, but it’s hard to not recognize the amazing bakery partnerships at Ledger Coffee Roasters, includingLevel 5 Donuts, Heirloom Bakery, and Wonder Cookie.
       

  • M-N-M’s Coffeehouse – 509 Main St, Waunakee

    • Location Highlight: A family-owned business (the “M-N-M” is a nod to the owners: mom, Michelle, and two daughters, Nicole and Melissa) that has been a staple in the community since 2006.
       

  • Mercies Coffee – 1748 Eagan Rd, Madison

    • Location Highlight: The mission of Mercies Coffee – Mercies Coffee exists to provide quality goods and services while creating a warm and welcoming environment to all who walk through the doors. They seek to build up the community of Madison around the purpose of fighting human tracking within our city and the state of Wisconsin.
       

  • Wonderstate Coffee – 27 W Main St, Madison

    • Location Highlight: From its beautiful location in the heart of downtown Madison, Wonderstate Coffee offers a direct view of the Capitol Building (plus the roastery is 100% solar-powered).
       

  • Wildwood Café – 218 Forrest St, Stoughton

    • Location Highlight: A cozy shop, Wildwood Cafe features a simple, yet well-crafted menu of coffee and tea. Brunch items are available Wednesday through Sunday.

 

If you have additional coffee shop recommendations, please send them our way! There is also a post on the AFP Greater Madison Chapter Facebook page where you can comment your favorites. 

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