Ancora Cafe + Bakery

Ancora Cafe + Bakery is a Madison coffee shop and bakery that has operated since 1994, now as a family of four locations across the city. The cafes are known for craft lattes, house-made bakery and an all-day brunch menu, with egg sandwiches and a honey bacon biscuit that regulars point to as a signature. The coffee menu includes three daily brewed coffees, a rotating list of seasonal drinks made with house syrups, and coffee beans sold by the pound.

The food menu changes with the seasons and includes vegetarian, vegan and gluten-sensitive options, including a seasonal quinoa bowl. Brunch is served seven days a week, and the cafes work well for meetings or a long coffee with friends. Gift cards are available, and online ordering is offered for pickup from the cafe.