The Victory

Yummy!!! This is everything you need for a quick-stop breakfast or long lounging session. Quaint little corner shoppe with intense & fresh ingredients. You can seriously have a sandwich & cup of coffee for under $10!!! You can tell its owner ran & has a close knit team. Very chill vibes and LOVE the tin ceiling.

Funky little "old style" coffee shop with actual baristas in the form of a couple of local college kids. ThE menu is limited. Fun alternative music playing from one of their play lists. A bit loud but they were willing to turn it down. We both ordered paninis (which is most of the menu). Mine veggie and my husband classic (w/ summer sausage). Both served with ripple chips. The girls are preparing everything from scratch so it takes a while. Some guy came in with his folding bicycle. Absolutely looks like a friendly locals place and this rating reflects that.

While the staff was very kind and this hot chocolate was beautiful, it didn't quite do it for me.I ordered a peppermint hot chocolate, which I found to be too sweet and overly minty.The ambiance is quite pleasant, so I may try it again.

Wow- Patrick sure runs a nice cafe! I was so impressed by how nice and warm he and his staff were when we had breakfast there yesterday. Like genuinely kind. He also makes a mean cup of coffee, which doesn't hurt. I had the egg and cheese sandwich and it was delish- especially the bread. My son had a watermelon doughnut, which was surprisingly tasty and vegan, I understand. The cafe is super cute and the walls are adorned with beautifully unique paintings by the owner.

A very cozy spot that makes you want to hunker down for awhile. The owner is so friendly and seemed to know everyone who walked through the door by name. The oat milk lattes are solid and they carry Level 5 donuts, which is truly the key to my heart. I only wish they had extended hours!

My favorite cafe in Madison. Small yet cozy, cool interior delicious food ( especially love the tuna panini with tea and a donut) great staff and Patrick is always fun to talk to. Feel very at home here. This is where I come just to chill. Oh yeah, the music is always on point, too.

I love this place. It's small, so there's occasionally a short wait, but seems to be worth it. The owner (I think) is so nice and always makes my day. He appreciates good food, coffee, and style; what more could you want?They have soy and almond milk on the menu, but also have oat milk if you ask for vegan and non dairy folks. They also carry vegan conchitas and level five vegan donuts and cinnamon rolls, so get there early before all the best treats sell out.

Saturday around noon and I need a break. Just came from an errand, putting cash on the counter for a new stainless steel sink, faucet, countertops. Undecided about where to go, The Victory is ahead of me and it makes the decision for me. I park on a side street, maybe half a block down, and make my way into the cafe through their door, and the draft protecting velveteen curtains. Such a considerate touch. The vibe is mellow, Louis Armstrong and a vocalist are on deck, waffles are being served. I choose an 8 oz hot chocolate with a bit of whipped cream ($3.25) and the very friendly staff person brings it to my table. Sun comes in the large windows facing Atwood. Conversations are quiet and customers are warmly greeted and quickly served. The hot chocolate hits the spot - and 8 oz is just enough to soothe my consumerist nerves. I feel fine. I really needed this reminder that my neighborhood has one of the best coffee shops in Madison in The Victory. I decide to chart my kitchen re-do project with trips there to keep it upbeat.

Exactly what a local coffee shop should be - very good black coffee, a few menu options so you can grab a bite if that is what you are looking for, a unique and interesting vibe, and in a location with other things to right there. It may be a little cramped to consider as a frequent place to set up for a while.

Yum! Stopped mid morning on a Wednesday, no line. Great vibe. Parked alongside street. Daughter got an iced vanilla latte with extra vanilla and loved it. Great flavor. I got a London Fog with added vanilla and lavender. London Fogs are my favorite but never had it with lavender before. It added a subtle flavor and was delicious. Drink was HOT which can be lacking at many shops as them serve them warm. Would be a regular of this location if we were local.