Yola's Cafe

I love this cafe, and I make a stop nearly every time I'm in the area. Their smoothies, food, coffee and tea are all fantastic. Additionally, there are a few shelves to the right of the service counter with mugs, notebooks, tea boxes, chocolate, and other trinkets. I've bought several excellent gifts from there, including a tumbler, a candle, and a box of tea. The servers are friendly and I look forward to coming in whenever I'm nearby. After a handful of visits, the staff started to recognize me and even knew my usual. Every now and then I've had a somewhat curt interaction, but only during especially busy times. There is only one register, so lines are sometimes out the door during peak hours. I've brought my mom and sister here for lunch and the food is as good as the drinks. The interior is pretty intimate, and can get a little loud during busy times. There's also an outdoor patio which is very nice during the warmer months.I did take a star off for a minor area of improvement. My order has been a little off multiple times-- hot when I requested iced or vice versa, the wrong size, without extras liked whipped cream or flavor shots. It doesn't matter much to me, but it can be a little embarrassing when I'm picking up drinks for others.

If you order a waffle with real maple syrup yoy need to ask them to warm the syrup. They served me a warm waffle with syrup out of the refrigerator at near freezing temperatures. This made my waffle cold and tasted like an Eggp waffle you haven't put in the toaster yet. The breakfast burrito they served me was not palatable. The scrambled eggs in it were hard and crunchy, and had the texture of uncooked rice. This is probably because they use frozen scrambled eggs or because the eggs have been sitting under a heat lamp for hours. How can they serve such low quality food to their customers? It's because of a lack of details and attention to details. I had to throw away most of the burrito because the hard crunchy eggs were throughout it.

Ordered cold brew with cold foam. The coffee tastes like old refrigerator. It's so gross!

Stopped for a quick breakfast at Yola's while making a work errand on the west side. I got the country breakfast waffle (pictured) with bacon, a mocha, and an energy bar to go.The waffle was so tasty, fluffy texture with a great classic flavor. I couldn't really taste much of the cheese baked in, but the bacon was a good touch. A nice hearty plate to start the day. I also got the mocha. I wanted it for there, but it took a while and they brought it to me in a to-go cup which was welcome due to having to jet quick. Pretty sweet drink but I'd say better than the average mocha. Energy bar was fun but messy!!Service was alright, although the ordering area gets a little confusing with the lines and everything took a little bit - good to see it busy on a Monday!Glad this is one of my last Madison meals.

Cute cafe! Unique menu items!I've been eyeballing Yola's Cafe on Instagram for awhile now and my mouth is always watering for these scrumptious looking waffles! We ordered the seasonal pumpkin pecan waffle, and the bacon waffle, both of which, were as tasty as they look! I ordered the honey lavender latte, delightful taste! Not too sweet, very flavorful. We can wait to return to try new menu items! Yola's is handling safety measures perfectly with well-distanced tables and outdoor seating with heaters. I imagine their outdoor patio seating would be wonderful in the summer. Can't wait to come back!

Great food, service, and atmosphere. A little bit on the pricier side considering what you get but it's worth it for a treat or when friends are in town.

I was a little surprised I have enjoyed Yolas more than I thought I would. We've had the burrito, breakfast sandwich and various waffles. All have been good, maybe not great but really good. They also have some gluten free bakery items that have all tasted great. The indoor furniture and decor isn't anything special so that's probably the only reason I wouldn't give it a 5. Nice cafe I would recommend visiting.

Every time I come to Madison I come to this cafe. They have some of the best waffles and some pretty good sandwiches. The place is pretty peaceful too so I always enjoy coming for a plate and a bit of journaling.

Cappuccino. Horrible. All foam. Like four inches. Oatmilk latte. Bad flavor. Burnt espresso. Never going here again. Pushes Christian agenda.

For $30 I would not recommend. Small waffle with cold syrup from the frig (should be warm syrup or room temp). Scrambled eggs looked & tasted horrible, bacon over cooked. Tiny tiny cup of milk and Cappucino tasted like hot water w little flavor. Don't waste your $$ here. And you are suppose to clear your own table... What?!