Espresso Royale Cafe Reviews

Usually good service, good ice tea, fast. Their espresso isn't my favorite, but I've found other stuff. The main reason I come here is the size. One of the smallest cafes on State, quiet, and rarely crowded. I come when I need to read, write, or even to play online games when my home Wi-Fi goes out. Also the place I cool off after the Saturday farmers market. It's often the only place without a big line or a pressure to free up tables! Don't think the low traffic is due to the products or service though, the espresso royal closer to campus is very popular. This location is just less convenient for most students.

really nice place to get a latte n hang out wheather to charge your phone or wait between buses :-)

They have a Panini press. There are no Paninis exactly, but you can buy a sandwich and have it toasted in the Panini press. It is pretty good.

One of the older coffee shops left on State Street. You should go support them - they've been at it for longer than you've been in school, you little whippersnappers.

Coffee is good (above average) and they're nice. The bathrooms always had great graffiti.

I stopped by because of the free espresso shot on Friday's. That makes a start to any Friday better! Good coffee, reasonable price and friendly service. Would definitely visit again.

I think their espresso pairs best with honey, so I get honey lattes. They can be a little inconsistent here and the drinks (other than the honey latte) a little sweet for my taste. The sizes run big!

Good coffee, but there's usually only one person working and they are always busy.

Espresso Royale is a great Street Cafe. It is small and cozy, but the large front windows offer great people watching across from Overture Center for the Arts. The coffee is strong and well made. The staff is friendly and knowledgeable.
Nice for a quick stop for coffee, the shop is very small and hard to maneuver, making it better for small groups than large. It is warm and cozy, so it is a nice place to read a book or study while enjoying delicious coffee, baked goods and sandwiches.
My one critique would be the restrooms- they are large but not very well kept. When I was there we found no toilet paper at all in the ladies and the floor and sink were filthy. This was surprising, especially for a location where a bathroom key must be obtained before use.
Overall I would say this is a good shop, but prefer my coffee to go rather than to stay.

Best spicy tuna sandwhich something different always get a spicy tuna sandwhich a little more kick then a regular tuna...everybody has a regular tuna sandwhich this one has a spicy tuna

Stopped by during an art fair for some mid-day caffeine catch-up. It was a bit further from the square than most cafes, but that also meant the lines weren't out the door.

There were more "fun flavor" options than some of the other cafes, and I enjoyed the iced raspberry mocha (can't always go for bitter). Pretty chill and friendly service, with a pretty chill and comfortable atmosphere.

Solid place to people watch. I would definitely visit again.

Good coffee and a fair price. Easy to get into. Usually not much of a line like the other place down the street. If there is a line it goes very quickly, so worth the wait. Clean restrooms and friendly staff. I would go here first before the other coffee spots if you are downtown.

We just had lemonade as it was a hot day. It was delicious.

Medium hot chocolate and a croissant with a view and Wi-Fi. Also not too busy mid-morning on a Friday. Exactly what I was looking for to get some work done. I would come again.

I went to Espresso Royale to study and was surprised by how many pages I got through in the text book. The beverage was sweet and hot with good company. It's located near the top of State Street which makes it a nice little hot spot.

Small place with cramped seating. Their "featured coffee" tasted like someone brewed coffee through charcoal briquettes. My wife couldn't drink it and ended up drinking my chai latte. I could only just choke it down after about five packs of "sugar-in-raw" and a good dollop of creamer.

Love this place. Within walking distance from my friends and the dane county farmers market

The flavor profile on the beans just wasn't there for me. The syrup with the latte did not mix well.

One of my favorite coffee places in madison, personally. Good, attentive service. Particular roasts and beans are the only reason not to go here. Your coffee bean and roast taste may differ from mine, but i have appreciated this place (and all espresso royale locations) more than any other in madison. They have something to your tastes.

Oh man, was their chocolate chai awesome. A cute little coffee place with really good coffee.

Great Americano. Amiable staff. Photo gallery admits artists of all skill levels. Stopping place for many a balladeer. Baristas don't turn over quickly. Nice grilled sandwiches and soup in winter.

Good atmosphere, and the hot chocolate was delicious. The barista, Grace, was really friendly and quick

Excellent coffee. I tried their dark roast and their vegan brownie. The coffee was everything great about the drink in one cup. Bitter, fruity, smokey and a little acidic all at once. The clash of all these combined to create a product that was a rainbow of flavor, perfect for an adventure on a sunny day. And yet it was also dark enough for a midnight brooding session or a walk through the rain. The brownie was also fantastic. Coated with what tasted like the outside of a candy bar an Arabian king might eat, filled with that classic brownie gooeyness everyone loves and topped by sweet little explosions of flavor from the chocolate chips. Both dark and mysterious, and sweet and charming at once. I'll update my review once I try one of their espresso drinks. My current favorite coffee shop in the area.

Excellent espresso. Clean, pleasant cafe. Good choice of light food. Helpful staff.

If they had more than one person working the morning crowd I'd give it four stars. Line's long, coffee's good.

The place is small and the internet was slaw. It's okay for chatting or grab coffee.

Nice place to kick back have Coffee and surf the web

The music in the morning is awesome. Pair it with a nice cup of coffee and a friendly barista and you got a great start to your day. :)

Great unique coffee and teas and very nice staff. Love this place

A comfy-cozy little coffee shop with daily deals, great for latte lovers like myself. They now have hurts donuts too.

Their mocha tastes exactly the same every time
It has a dark roast and high cocoa concentrated flavor to it
Its difference in flavor seperates it from other cafes in town

love this place i go here before every late night work shift

Best coffee shop in Madison. All drinks are made how they should be, steamed milk, shots of espresso and not just warmed up coffee with chocolate milk. Great pastries, friendly staff. The specials are always fantastic, and they use giradelli chocolate for their mochas. Easiest 5 stars I've ever given.

Witty barista's, great coffee, and wonderful art all over.

A lovely little coffee house on State Street. I had very friendly and fast service. The atmosphere was clean and pleasant. The drinks were quite tasty too!

Great coffee, I personally prefer the coffee here to michaengelos a block away, since it has stronger coffee with more taste, while in my opinion the Coffee from Michaengelo's tends to taste watery.

The only downside is that it lacks the comfy chairs that Michaengelo's has. If you're going to kill a few hours to wait, you may prefer Michaengelo's for the comfy chairs. But for the coffee, then I prefer this place.