Crescendo Espresso Bar

Beth Hearon

5.0a month ago

Coffee is always delicious here. I’ve been a few times while it’s slow and the baristas have made me some unique and delicious drinks. If you want to study or get work done definitely go early as it often packs in through the day. Cute space. Wish the chairs were comfier.

Bobby Villegas

5.02 months ago

Best quality of two shot espresso I’ve had in the country. She served me soda water on the side. Any other shot of espresso will have to compare with this shop being the best.

Julia Chaitin

5.03 months ago

Coffee is good. Baked goods tasty. They havea small breakfast and lunch menu which is nice. Baristas are somewhat apathetic, do not show much interest in customers. A touch more interestxwould be helpful. Could also use a few more comfortable chairs, most are hard.

Kevin Oresick

5.07 months ago

I’ve been a regular at Crescendo Espresso Bar for nearly a decade, dating back to their original location, which still holds a lot of personal meaning for me. I came for the coffee - which is consistently among the best anywhere (more on this in a moment) - and stayed because it became a genuine home and community. The team’s attention to detail is exceptional; they don’t cut corners and clearly care deeply about their craft. Now living abroad, and although no longer able to frequent the shop in-person, I continue to purchase multiple five-pound bags of their Cap Stone espresso blend quarterly throughout the year, as this blend is simply one of the best I've had anywhere: a well-balanced blend that is appropriately treated / roasted in-house, enabling distinct notes as described. Beyond great products, Crescendo fosters a forward-looking, welcoming culture that’s tightly woven into the Madison and greater Wisconsin community. An outstanding place run by people who truly do things the right way. Kudos to the Crescendo Team all these years later. A+.

Bobbi Shannon

5.010 months ago

I was pleasantly surprised when I received the pumpkin spiced latte with oat milk I ordered. Honestly, so happy to see this cute latte art before applying a lid. The latte itself was delicious. This was the first of three coffee shops I visited over my stay in Madison. I have been thinking about this coffee ever since my visit, it was so good. Definitely a top favorite in the area!