Madison Sourdough

I love everything about this place except the ordering process. Time it wrong and there are going to be 15-20 people in line. So. Why the 5 stars?First. The service at the counter and delivery to your table is great. So despite the line up and order it's good. The outside seating means dog friendly. And the servers bring these squash or sweet potato dog treats my Roxie goes crazy for. But for me it's always about the food. I won't say that their croissant based breakfast sandwich has the best croissant I have EVER had. It isn't. But. I don't live off of the Champs Elysees in Paris so I and you will have to "settle" for the second best croissants ever. Added to this bakery delight is an egg and cheese based concoction that I, as my household's resident chef won't dare to try and replicate. The side salad is a perfect start to the day. A crown jewel of Madison. Practically perfect.

Food is alright here, but the star is the bread for sure-- I think you can get a loaf for $6-7 which is for sure pricier than the cheapest sandwich loaf at the grocery store, but pretty reasonable for a bakery loaf that tastes phenomenal. I've had brunch in person here before, and I got the shakshuka while my partner got a turkey sandwich.Shakshuka (6/10): dish was just ok, it was served with untoasted bread (which is my brunch pet peeve tbh) and the eggs were a touch overcooked (I like mine runny); eggs were served over a slaw which was kind of strange in my experience with shakshukaTurkey Sandwich (6.5/10): tasted alright, was just a basic turkey sandwich, a tad under-seasoned but tasted very fresh, can't complain too much about itMore recently, we got takeout brunch:Biscuits + Gravy (7/10): yumm, I'd say pretty standard biscuits and gravy, my only complaint was that the sausage in the gravy was a bit hard and dry which was strange for sausage, good level of flavor otherwise not much to critique but also not much to boast aboutGrits w/ Pimento Cheese (7.5/10): I love cheesy grits !! Eggs were nicely cooked this time, would've liked some sort of protein or crunch just to break up the creaminess of the grits n cheese, but alas, great flavor anywayI've also gotten coffee here before, but it has been pretty bad, I'd likely get my coffee elsewhere before coming here for bread/food. Service has always been friendly and rather quick-- you order at the counter, and they bring you food if you're eating in. Vibes inside the store are nice and peaceful, lots of seating inside and lovely to sit outside if the weather is nice :)

Madison sourdough has some of the best pastries and breakfast items in Madison. They always have a great selection of bakery items and their cakes are top notch. I recently tried their biscuit sandwich and was blown away with how tasty it was. I love coming here in the summer because their patio space is really cute but they also have tons of seating inside. I highly recommend stopping by if you're in the Willy street area!

Delicious food and drinks. Had a decent line on a Saturday morning but it actually moved really quickly. Great pastries and bread to go too. Can't recommend enough

I did their Valentine pre order for the flourless chocolate cake and it did not disappoint!! It was decadent and creamy and beautiful!!!! It was a 6in for $28 and worth every penny!!

This is one of my favorite bakeries in Madison! Their pastries are perfectly flaky & just the right amount of sweet. I've tried the cinnamon roll & pain suisse so far and loved both, especially like their cinnamon rolls bc they're uniced and not overpowering-ly sweet. I also usually grab a latte any time I stop by, they're pretty decent. Have yet to try any of their menu items/breakfast plates, but I might get one of those next time. Overall, love treating myself to a trip here (staff is super nice & atmosphere is also lovely).

Some of the best pastries in Madison! Highly recommend the iced latte with oat milk, a chocolate croissant, and enjoying breakfast at their outdoor seating area. It was busy but the staff is efficient so the line moved quickly. After we ordered at the counter we were lucky that someone was leaving so I grabbed their table outside. The outdoor space has a cozy feel with trees lining the sidewalk, sunshine and a welcoming atmosphere. I brought my dog and she loved the dog water bowl. They are right on Willy Street so during certain hours I could see parking being tough but I was able to score a street parking spot right in front. A great go-to place in Madison or a must stop for visitors.

I had a raspberry pastry that was seasonal. I loved every bite. It was very hard to decide what to get since all the croissants and stuff looked amazing. The staff was very friendly and helped me choose. I'd definitely go back!

Madison Sourdough is a must stop. Their pastries, food, and coffee are really tasty. Their cakes are as well. Service is always fast and they're happy to answer questions. Nice interior with a nice patio space.

You come in for the breads (my favorite is the boule) and stay for the coffee, soup, friendly service, and cozy ambience...it always smells delicious, too. Is your mouth watering yet?