Cafe 153

(4 stars because I've not tried much but the espresso)



Café 153 has a good atmosphere for enjoying a coffee while reading or hanging out with friends. They offer a decent selection of roasts and blends. It seems they roast all of them in house (the roaster is actually right there in the store area... pretty neat). The espresso I had was very good: slight acidity, bright flavor with floral notes and a smooth texture. I'm definitely going to support the place since it is the only café in Madison that feels like a real coffee house and isn't starbucks... and they sell the aeropress... enough said!