Aldo's Cafe

Stumbled on this place as we were walking back from a meeting and decided to try it out. I ordered the curry bowl and green tea. Absolutely loved the curry bowl. It's made up of black rice, curried cauliflower, fingerling potatoes, crispy chickpeas, scallion, cilantro, curry dressing. You can have it as a vegan meal or add chicken to it.The curry was so flavorful and I couldn't stop eating it. The green tea was also so refreshing. I will definitely be back to try other things on the menu.

Nothing wrong with the place, overall. The service was pleasant and efficient. The breakfast sandwich was, overall, OK but really overpriced given the quality. The same for the coffee--it was fine, but more expensive compared to neighboring locations,.

Open for takeout during covid. In the warmer months they had a great outdoor setup that was perfect to come get a drink and study, but the colder weather has caused them to close their doors and only offer takeout. It looks closed from the outside so definitely double check before leaving! As far as food goes, they are only serving the "Grab and Go" items, which the cooks refill with the various options as frequently as they are sold. Their pastries are pretty good, I got an almond croissant and loved it. During covid, they're giving packaged pastries, so I'm not 100% sure about the freshness. I also got a soba bowl ($9.00), which the chef had just brought out when I got it and it was good!! A balanced and fillling meal with zesty asian flavors. I'm not sure it was worth $9.00, unfortunately. Along the same lines, the Crimson Berry ($2.25) is not worth the money, it's basically water that was in the same room with a berry. Their mochas are pretty good though. I got a decaf mocha with almond milk and it tasted like a slightly bitter hot chocolate, so good!!

I drop by Aldo's on occasion for their coffee drinks and also some of their lunch offerings. The baristas are always nice, pleasant and knowledgeable about the products they are serving. The prices are fair for the level of ingredients they offer their customers. The location in the Discovery building can be tough with parking--if you're not on-campus. However, if you're able to find a spot, check out Aldo's!

Aldo's is the perfect spot to stop by after class for some lunch or a quick drink. Their quick service and friendly faces are always nice to deal with, and the quality of the food is pretty good as well. I always get the Turkey Bacon Avocado and it hits the spot every time, and on occasion get a latte when I need a pick-me-up. The only downside (knocking off a star for) is that there just isn't enough seating. Students that order food a bit ago and then sit there for several hours (without food) takeaway spaces that could be used for people to be able to sit down and eat what they just got without having to go to an alternative location. Not sure it's something they can fix, but it's a little annoying not being able to eat at a table for 15 mins and heading off to the next class when people sit there for hours!

Summer hours are a little shorter than usual (they close an hour earlier), but are still long enough for a midday coffee break (you know, like the one you need around 2PM after inhaling a huge lunch at noon?). They also have lunch items available between 11-3PM on weekdays. Although I haven't tried all the options, the options that I have tried have all been pretty good - at least when compared to most cafe foods.For those of us working in the medical sciences center across the street, Aldo's is a blessing. The brightly-lit cafe with a high-ceiling is definitely a welcomed reprieve from the cramped quarters of a typical lab.Remember to check in on yelp for 10% off their frappes!

Amazing!, went this morning the staff were friendly and easy to talk to, food was well priced and tasted great, will definitely be coming back.

Go a little before lunch time to avoid the rush! Absolutely love their Asian salad and tuna sandwich - healthy options while on campus. This building is also beautiful, with soothing water features and usually plenty of seating outside of peak hours. A great place to work, nosh and also makes a great latte. Beautiful patio during summer.

I've had several business lunches at Aldo's over the las year. I've had a decent meal every time. Today I had a cup of the bean and bacon stew and the chicken carbonara salad. The cup of soup was bowl sized. The salad was huge. Then bean and bacon soup was OK, a bit salty. The Chicken Salad was fantastic. Creamy noodles and fresh greens tossed with bacon and big chunks of chicken. The menu seems to rotate or else I'm just not paying attention. Aldo's is in the Wisconsin Inst. of Discovery - it's a lovely setting and offers a bit of an upscale dining room in the heart of the UW campus. Give it shot.

My favorite spot on campus! The service is always amazing and my coffee is always perfect. Try the turkey bacon avocado!