Colectivo

Emily

1.03 months ago

Colectivo isn’t necessarily bad coffee, but it has a serious production issue. I came in on a Monday around 10 a.m. and waited over 30 minutes for a latte. During that entire time, only one barista was making coffee while another employee handled teas and smoothies. It honestly seemed like they didn’t have enough staff for the amount of foot traffic they get. While waiting, I talked with several other customers who had also been waiting 20+ minutes for their drinks. Many of them eventually approached the lone barista to ask about their orders. To her credit, she was polite and clearly doing her best, but we watched mobile orders continue to be fulfilled while more frustrated customers piled up in line. By the time I finally got my coffee and made it back to my car, my parking meter had expired. It’s unfortunate because this is actually a neat coffee shop with a good atmosphere, they just really need staffing and workflow that matches the volume of customers they serve.

Mad City Patron

4.0a year ago

A smooth cafe experience. Many people don't realize these cafes are not hiring professionally trained customer service experts. If you have a diet or other issue, or need something resolved, you have to ask questions, ask for a supervisor, and ask for what you want. You must give staff a chance to fix the mistake, instead of expecting them to know how to flawlessly fix your problem without asking. This is a local cafe chain, not L'toile. I ordered the soothe sayer tea, avocado toast, and blueberry muffin. It was all fresh. Lots of avo spread across the toast, which had the right consistency. I asked for the muffin to be warmed up. It was warm, fluffy - lots of berries. The cafe is two floors. Lots of seating and sunlight. Music on the sound system was fine. Tables/chairs are wood. The air was comfortable on a humid hot day.

Justin Jones

5.02 years ago

This is another fantastic Colectivo location. Significantly less busy that the one that is on the Capitol Square, especially during Farmers Market season when it can get to be a little crazy. Overall this location has amble seating, and a great outdoor patio. The coffee is the same as all the other colectivo location as to say very good! It is also close to all the other interesting shops along State Street.

Nick Anastasiades

5.03 years ago

Can’t give less than 5 stars for a coffee shop as accommodating as Colectivo. Sure the coffee is on the mediocre side (better than Starbucks at least) but the location is brimming with areas to hang out and work, across several levels. I especially like the upstairs area with open view and seats galore. Outlets everywhere, great app with great rewards. A great spot at UW.

Jonathan Sharpe

4.07 years ago

Always a coffee shop that I visit whenever I’m in Madison, Wisconsin. They have some very tasty seasonal drinks, as well as a solid espresso pull and amazing pour over coffee. This location is always a bit busier than some of the others I feel due to its location, but it’s still worth dropping in for a visit.