ZuZu Cafe & Market

Cute spot in the Vilas neighborhood. Excellent Mediterranean food! I came here for lunch and enjoyed the hummus plate which included a salad, cucumbers, tomatoes, olives, delicious hummus, and amazing pita bread. The pita bread was served warm and was so good. I thought the salad could use some dressing but overall a great lunch. I was there with my parents who both got the gyros salad that they said was great. It's their go-to order. It's easy, order at the counter style restaurant. The food came out efficiently and the staff was friendly. They have both indoor and outdoor seating. We sat out on the patio. They have nice shade covers, flower gardens, etc. It was very pleasant sitting out there. Note, there is no parking lot but lots of street parking available. And bonus, the patio is dog friendly so we had our dogs with us. I will be back!

My husband and I came here before going to the zoo and it was the perfect quick bite! The inside is very spacious and they have an outside patio! It was nice outside so that's where we decided to sit! We ordered a lamb gyro with their chips. I also got an iced chai and my husband got a beer. The staff was very nice and the food was ready so fast! They brought it to us and we were very pleased with our meal! It tased very fresh and it was a great portion to share! The chips were basic kettle salted chips and they gave a lot so I appreciated that! My chai was tasty but just a little too much milk to chai concentration ratio but I still enjoyed it! I think this place a great place to eat!

Nothing bad to say about the food, but it didn't pop either. I had their coconut mocha latte (might have been a special) which was pretty good as well. Nice location and vibes, and I like how they have animals as pagers instead of numbers!

Too bad this place doesn't get better overall reviews because we had such a great experience!!What a wonderful kid friendly little cafe!! We went yesterday after a fun day at the playground across the street. My veggie pita sandwich was yummy and my son's bowl of soup was delicious. I was impressed by how quickly they got our order out! They had a lovely selection of cakes and cookies at the counter but we were pretty stuffed, so looking forward to next time. The really great thing however is that they had a sandbox and toys in their front patio so if you have kids, you can actually have a conversation with someone while enjoying your coffee or lunch while your kids play!!

Very neighborhoody. I only had a beer here. Excellent location, really charming and comfortable, helpful staff. Excellent on a summers day.

The best thing this cafe has going for it is the location. It's settled on a pretty neighborhood corner and has a nice outdoor seating area, which is where you'd want to sit considering the inside doesn't appear to have been cleaned in months. Everything in sight is dirty: bathrooms, floors, walls, seats. And I don't mean someone skipped a day of wiping the coffee splash near the garbage bin. Sadly, it seems thoroughly neglected on the cleanliness/aesthetic front, which doesn't instill confidence in other areas. Additionally, there doesn't appear to be any hood ventilation above the grill because it's SO smoky inside that I couldn't stay. They had some good tunes on and I understand it's a good place for families! Overall, it's disappointing staff energy, food is reasonable but totally overshadowed by the lack of pride shown in the actual environment. Restaurants need to be clean. Period.

Whoa. I'm in Madison for work staying downtown and decided to walk to the zoo on a beautiful fall Sunday. Without realizing, I left without my water bottle or eating lunch. So when I see this little restaurant on the corner of the intersection where the zoo is I decided to pop in. I ordered the Chicken Bastilla and the Raspberry iced tea. The chicken Bastilla absolutely smacked me in the mouth with FLAVOR. I was not expecting that! The white yogurt sauce is incredible. I don't write reviews often, and this one was absolutely well deserved.

Wonderful cafe atmosphere. Its location across from the park and zoo is a perfect setting when sitting outside. The staff was more than friendly. Quick service; we waited less than 5min to get our food. The lamb gyro was really good. The chicken bastilla was sweet and tasty. It is complimented nicely by yellow rice and Greek salad. Can't wait to go back!

I love Zuzu cafe. It is a hidden gem in madison and always so tasty and fresh. Their Athenian breakfast is delicious, as are their paninis. My partner and I will order a coffee and then walk around Vilas park to Lake Wingra and chat along the way. They also have a band that plays on thursday nights, which is always a blast!

Great place! Tried Zuzu after leaving the Henry Villas Zoo. We were hungry and looking for a place that was quick and could accommodate various appetites and options.Mostly a Greek//mediterranean vibe.I tried the greek lemon soup - very cost effective at less than $4 and very filling - I couldn't even finish it!One of the kiddos got a gyro sandwich and enjoyed it, and another got a hot dog with very high marks. :)Hubby got a sandwich which he enjoyed.It's very cozy, we sat outside - has a little playground with sand for the kids, and an enjoyable area with curtains outside reminiscing of restaurants in the Middle East.Price is reasonable. Parked on the street.Would recommend.