The only good thing about it was the sweet barista. The quiche smelled weird and was the farthest from flaky as you can get. Floppy microwaved and gross. $13 for a coffee and a quiche that I threw away. Find another coffee spot.
A great coffee and lunch place in downtown Verona. The coffee beverages are top notch----off the charts! Much better than Starbucks. Tuvalu is the character and quality of Verona. Wonderful place, kind and engaging staff, superb food and hot beverages. Simply the best! Stop reading this review now and just go to Tuvalu!
I really enjoyed the atmosphere of this place. The staff was very friendly. My breakfast burrito and tea tasted delicious! I spent less than $10. Its a really unique place to visit, that sells neat little gifts. Theres a small little gift shop inside of this coffee shop that is really nicely setup. I felt right at home during my visit, and I felt so comfortable that I was able to get a lot of reading done while eating my meal, despite the semi-loud conversation two men at the table next to me were having. Usually, I have to go to a library because I cant handle all of the noise/energy in a space - when Im trying to concentrate. This is a great place to study/collaborate with some people/to relax and hang out. It felt like a friendly small business. Ill definitely go back, sometime, and I highly recommend stopping at this place to grab a bite if you happen to be in the area.
Such friendly owners and employees. We loved the selection of coffees. My latte was good, and our sandwiches totally hit the spot! I think the big highlight was the beautiful front porch and hanging flowers. Inside there are lots of tables and chairs, great for working on a laptop or studying. There is also a child’s play nook and a gallery of fair trade items for sale, in case you forgot someone’s birthday I guess...
Come out and support this great little coffee shop/cafe! Even though they dont have in-cafe dining, I can never resist their takeout beautiful quiches and amazing coffee selections. Who wouldnt want to do a little shopping while you wait for your food?! Tuvalu supports many small artisan businesses by selling products that make you 😁.
This is a very nice low key coffee destination tucked away in downtown Verona with a cozy feel and broad selection of vegan baked goods. Unlike similar looking places in Madison, this is less student and work centric. It definitely feels more like a place a few friends could me up for a cup than a place to plop down with your laptop and earbuds. Easy recommendation 👌.
Cozy candy shop! Great service! You can get a scoop of ice cream too!
Lets start with the positives, shifting them from 1 to 2 stars. They young people they had working the register etc were nice and seemed to be great workers. The place is cute and the art shop portion is a fun touch.However, the latte tasted like burnt coffee, the burrito while pressed in a panini press was limp and tiny, and the oatmeal i think was just poured from a generic pouch maybe... it tasted worse and more bland than basic instant oatmeal.But the worst part is that they apparently are so enriched that they dont feel the need to bother to be open. They have plenty of seating and yet seem to be still scared of a virus. Oh, and they didnt even have the AC on for those nice kids and it reached they 90s in wisconsin that day.
Great local coffeehouse with a wonderful selection of fair trade coffee, espresso drinks, teas, pastries, and even lunch options. Lovely items to browse in the little shop. Definitely worth stopping in!! Lots of local charm and quality.
It was ok. Service was ok. Food was overpriced and ok. Drink menu not lactose free friendly.
Very sweet, well-run cafe and gallery.
What a disappointment! This is not the typical food we have gotten in the past. This is grilled cheese with less than mediocre chips. As you can see, theres barely any cheese and not the quality that they typically serve. Unfortunately, we will not be supporting this local business until they raise their quality and presentation again.
Excellent cup of coffee. Friendly service. Nice little place.
The place is super cute! But the coffee i had wasnt the best. I went in one morning also and the wait was extreme. They have two workers.. so i it would be slow.. but if your looking for a quick cup of coffee look elsewhere. Only go here if you have the time to wait. Which if you do thats great! I did not.
Very friendly staff. Very tasty coffee and treats. So glad to have them here in Verona. Love this place. Great local coffee shop.
Cute place, cinnamon rolls are okay.
I love Tuvalu’s front porch! It’s a summer morning staple
Unique place with a ton of cute things. Coffee was underwhelming and the staff wasnt the most friendly.
What a little slice of heaven! Definitely ask about the story behind the name--quite ironic. Great prices on jewelry and lots of other stuff. Superb service. Great espresso drinks. Plenty of parking and seating. Highly recommended.
Everyone was very friendly, very welcoming and calm atmosphere. The food was fantastic and their teas and coffees are amazing!!! 100% would highly recommend
I typically enjoy stopping in a getting a coffee and burrito. However, when I stopped in today, after my run (as is typical when Im in the area) I headed to the restroom before seeking to place my order. I was immediately told, by an employee, that the bathroom was not for public use and if I needed a bathroom I could go nextdoor, to Millers. I understand that I looked pretty disheveled from my run out in the rain, but I had full intentions to order my typical.... And I still did... But after this experience, Ill be going elsewhere.
Really? $6 for a day old chocolate croissant?
Delicious everything! I ordered quiche Lorraine, a raspberry jam bar, and (regular drip) coffee. The quiche crust had a flaky, croissant-like quality. The egg was a great consistency: not too fluffy, not too custardy and had a nice flavor. The accompanying greens with salad vinaigrette dressing was lackluster, but fresh. The jam bar was jam-y. There were 3 coffee selections. I chose the darkest one and it was rich and not too bitter. The staff were friendly and provided prompt service. There are lots of little seating alcoves inside with a treasure trove of locally made goods for sale. I opted to sit outside on the front porch and people watch. I noticed a dog bowl of water and was assume that the porch is dog friendly! :-) The coffee house is conveniently located next to the bike trail.
Great local coffee house
This is a wonderful coffee house. The coffee is great and food is yummy. The staff are always friendly and helpful and willing to make your special requests. The atmosphere is laid back and comfortable with lots of seating options. Truly a terrific place to visit or study with friends or sit and read or study or relax on your own.
Good espresso, cookies. Indoors, everyone wore masks. Outdoors physical distancing seemed safe.
Used to go here all the time. Then Covid hit. At first staff and owners were taking appropriate precautions but then totally stopped. Didn’t provide conditions to socially distance and stopped wearing gloves and masks. THEY PREPARE FOOD!!I kindly and quietly suggested that they should do these things and was immediately confronted with a very defensive and hostile attitude.Researching further into the owners, I found that I shouldn’t be surprised. The owner often treats employees with similar disrespect.Needless to say, my business goes elsewhere now.
Lovely place with great drink options: kombucha, smoothies, frappes, etc. Adorable collection of jewelry from local artists, Ive bought two pairs of earrings from there!
Cute shop. Not a fan of their spendy chai teas. Maybe need to try something else.
Ive always wanted to go there and I finally did. I work at VAHS and I was doing summer school or ESY. My homegirl Lori gave my a ride to work and she loves this place. She drinks straight black ☕. I prefer a little something with some shine to it. Shes a white lady whom drinks black coffee. Im a black man whom enjoys lattes and frappés. I think I had the caramel frappe with a triple shot of espresso. Yes I say Xpresso sometimes and I dont care what you haters say. The coffee is lit and service is the 💣. The desserts and breakky are dope too. They have changed the inside to keep everyone safe. Youre supposed to enter one door and exit the other. However people are either too 😴 still or not paying attention. The service is fast, the black stuff is strong, and the baristas are lovely. Come get yourself some Tuvalu. You wont regret it.
I LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE this coffee shop! 😍Its so quaint & the service is great! 🤩Coffee & Tea are PHENOMENAL here! 🤤The baked goods are like being on cloud 9 theyre so amazing! 🥰Great date spot too! ❤️
A warm friendly place to stop for an espresso while biking.
The good thing about this place was the service; nice, friendly and helpful. The coffee was good. The atmosphere was cozy and home-y. A good place to sit down and read a book or study. Unfortunately the food selection is limited, especially for breakfast, and it was just OK. Also, the tables were not clean, as in they were crumby, sticky and dirty. Which, in a food establishment, is the easiest thing to fix.
My wife and I love to walk to Tuvalu on weekend mornings. The staff is always friendly and attentive in the cute little half coffeehouse half art gallery. The coffee menu is fairly standard espresso drinks. Food options range from fresh coffee cake (YUM) to breakfast burritos (also yum). Lots of seating both indoor and out and a fun little kids corner with toys for the little ones.
Love it. I have been coming here since before it was Tuvalu. I enjoy the musical guests they have, and the coffee and food is always high quality. I also love the items they sell, and appreciate thats its fair trade or local artists!My only advice is please incorporate more gluten free and vegan options on the menu. I just wish I could eat something fresh here. Because it all looks so good. And my friends say its amazing.
Took the entire family here (parents, aunt, grandparents, and kids) for a group coffee date and you wouldn’t think it would work, but it did! Large tables, comfortable chairs, and plenty of delicious options for coffee drinkers and non drinkers alike. Parking options can be tricky, but overall well worth it!
It’s a really cool place, it has several spaces with very different vibes, from a semi-private room for meeting or group studying to more open areas where you can have good conversations over great coffee. Their selection drinks and food is pretty strong, good flavors and reasonable prices. The staff is pretty chilled too. Over all a nice place to hang out.
Clean. Only had tea. Id like to go back for a meal. There were many take outs while I was there around lunch time. I see that as a good sign.
A local coffee shop you can make your go-to. Very cool decor and many healthy/vegetarian options. The black bean burrito was delicious! Would highly recommend this place.
Coffee house and art gallery just off of Military Ridge State Trail so walking, riding or driving it is easily accessible. Wide range of drink options, not too pricey. Food options are eclectic but delicious. I tried a spinach and feta croissant, flaky and filling.
First time here and really enjoyed it. Laid back and fun place to enjoy a coffee while visiting with friends!
Nothing special, barely average service.
I was missing an item from my delivery order. I called and spoke with the owner who was extremly rude and would not help me. She said “I’ve done $3,000 worth of business this morning. How am I supposed to know if an item was missed?!” My first and last experience here.
Went on a Saturday night to hear a local musical group perform. I thoroughly enjoyed their music, my coffee, and the atmosphere of the shop as a whole. The walls were lined with local art for sale, a good portion of which seemed reasonably priced. The woman working at the time was very pleasant and helpful. I will definitely be a repeat customer.
Nice little cafe... Must serve lunch too as I saw local brew available. Mocha was very good.
Fantastic food and drink. A great place for breakfast or lunch. Cute gift shop and excellent service.
Overall a frustrating experience due to the internet constantly cutting out. I came here to work remotely and had to leave. The atmosphere is decent, coffee pretty good and good service.
Wonderful, happy, and comfy place. Great for work or study or taking a mid-ride coffee break.
I love this place. Great coffee, great atmosphere and the key lime pie is to die for! My 10 year old always asks when we are going back again! She loves to look at the crafts, jewelry and art.
Quaint, quirky and fabulous. Stop in, order your coffee, sit and enjoy YOUR time - without thought of what lay outside the doors of your fine personal sanctuary. Sip or slurp - you wont be judged...
Great service and very friendly staff. Lovely atmosphere for meeting friends.
Nice local coffee shop. They serve Just Coffee brand coffees, good selection of food, and local artist wares for sale. There is a good amount of seating and is a popular place for people to meet up. Kid friendly with a toy area as well.
Great local coffee shop! Friendly staff great assortments of baked goods and tasty drinks. Cute jewlery and hand made items to purchase too! Plus the little kids area is great - my boys love playing with the train table and blocks. Very family friendly but also if you need a quiet place to work or read you can do that too!
Nice coffee house/gift shop we just happened to run across on our way to Madison. Good coffee and good service. Highly recommended.
This was my go to place for good coffee, and lite bites. Its a large and cozy space as well, with a little kids corner for a more family friendly set up. The 2 stars are attributed to my customer experience, and disappointingly my worst experiences have been when the proprietor is present. The staff seems a little uneasy in addition I had a few experiences where I witnessed rude interactions with customers using the vacant meeting room and once myself where I was scolded for being in the room unless I spent a minimum of $40. There are more positive and customer friendly ways to draw these lines.
OK, so I love this place. Good coffee, tasty food selection and a great little craft store with cups, jewelry and gifts. It is pretty large with cozy seating among the tables inside and a large porch outside. Visit this gem in Verona.
Well made and fast!
The local coffee shop, sells awesome local arts and crafts. Love the key lime pie and breakfast burritos!
I love this place!! I have been going there for almost 6 years and they have great food and my favorite place to get a Frappe Mocha!!!!the staff is super nice and always smiling! Great place to sit with friends or alone.
The coffee and bakery items were okay. I did enjoy the different rooms and seating options.
Fantastic coffee spot in Verona. Excellent service and kind staff. Very quaint and warm atmosphere, popular among locals
This place is so cozy and they sell the coolest stuff! From artwork to jewelery to purses. The coffee is fantastic and Ive never had any problems with anything Ive ordered. The employees are incredibly kind, and seem to enjoy working here. Anytime Im near this area I stop in.
Great coffee place. Has wonderful pastries and quiche. Like to sit on porch. So comfortable.
Open to carry out only. They do have s few tables outside. Friendly masked staff
Good food and drinks. Healthy. Laid back atmosphere.
I loved Tuvalu Because it was a really cozy place. There was variety of things to choose from when I got hungry/thirsty. All of the staff were really nice to my friends and me. There was a wheelchair accessible door and entrance. There was also some objects that you could buy if you wanted to. There was also a corner full of activities for small children to do.
Very good coffee, bakery, and small plates. Very nice staff too. Can be slow because its a small shop. When someone asks for a coffee with a half shot, on a full moon while doing the splits, the rest of us wait.
I really like the gift shop. The ladies who worked there are super nice. Loved the chicken salad. The latte not so much.
Fun coffee shop. Very colorful and bright and joyful. Like being in a lounge decorated by happy elementary school students but in a good way.
Nice shop easily accessible from the highway. Great coffee(americano and one super charged coffee with extra shots). Nice variety of local pottery, crafts, etc, clean restrooms.
My wife and I love to come here - its a quiet little coffee shop, have some healthy snacks, and bottomless coffee/decaf.
Absolutely love the Quiche Loraine. Its my favorite. Im also a big fan of the cute local crafts and Jewelry they sell.
Good place to start your day. Coffee is excellent. Lots of fair trade gifts and jewelry as well as quiche and pastry. Beer available and music many evenings. Nice local vibe.
My favorite coffee shop! Environment is awesome, artwork beautiful, the workers r so friendly and delightful to talk to, they serve you so well when you come in, and have top notch stuff to buy ranging from drinks to eats to much more.
Good coffee ☕...Good food. 🥪
I was in the shop today to put up some business cards and noticed on their board basal lemonade. I was intrigued so I bought a glass and learned the basal was fresh from their garden! A tasty afternoon treat for a summer day.
Vegan and gluten free friendly. Relaxing atmosphere with wonderful food and drink.
Great atmosphere! Live music on Friday. Very relaxing. And the latte I had was delicious! It was beautifully presented and the perfect temperature.
Good local (downtown Verona) coffee shop. Good bakery, breakfast & sandwiches.
One of my favorite coffee shops in the West Madison / Verona area. Their food and drinks are delicious, with plenty of healthy options. The little gift shop area is always fun to browse and I dont know a single kid who isnt obsessed with their train table.
Such a cute coffee shop! Service is wonderful. Coffee is delicious.
Love being able to enjoy my coffee and some Clasens filled croissants while my kiddo plays with toys!
Staff is always friendly and helpful. Food is good and the coffee is yummy!
Have been here several times and its been declining since the first visit. I generally just get a plain latte. The last couple drinks have had no foam, bitter shots, and were luke warm. It just seems rushed and for the price the quality is not there. Ive had good experiences here too (the Just coffee can be amazing) so Id just recommend to proceed with caution.
I love this coffee shop. So friendly, GREAT atmosphere, lots of jewelry and art by local artists! This place is a jem!
Nice little coffee shop with good food, occasional live music, and a very pleasant art section
Great coffee shop. Nice place to chill for a bit or meet a friend or make a stop on the bike path. Pastries are typically dry and somewhat uninteresting. Quiches are great.
Cute coffee shop and boutique; friendly and quick service; locally owned; vegan options.
Tuvalu is a cozy and welcoming local cofee shop. It is a great place to get a cup of coffee and a scone and sit for an hour and read or chat.
I actually dont have to wear headphones here because the music is good! Every thing is tasty and reasonable but the pastries werent the best. Id stick with just the yummy paninis.
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