Willalby's Cafe

0 (0 reviews) · $$$$ · madison · Strict-vegan verified

Fully vegan

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Diners overwhelmingly call out the signature dish as the must-order. The vibe reads as vegan restaurant — service is consistently described as warm and unhurried. Common gotcha: queues form at peak times — go early or late.

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This is great little diner, with wonderful food & service. Don't order 2 pancakes... they're huge. Peak hours are very busy, & parking can be difficult (street parking only). Lots of walk up customers from the neighborhood. I gave only 4 stars for "atmosphere" because the bathroom is not very pretty & it's in the basement, with fairly steep stairs... not accessible, if you might need a toilet.

What a great back alley diner! Had a pancake, eggs, toast, and sausage. Their pancakes are the second best in Madison imho which is sayin’ a lot because I’ve tried a few dozen places in Madison. Good food and great/friendly 5 star service!

Exactly what you’d expect from a small neighborhood cafe, in the best way possible! Take a seat anywhere, and the friendly staff will greets you with a smile and a hot cup of coffee, served in a mug that doesn’t match any of the others. (Trust me, it’s part of the charm.) The atmosphere was warm and inviting, and I immediately felt at ease. I ordered one of their skillet meals from my server, Chess (AWESOME PERSONALITY!) and it was just what I needed. It’s the kind of food you’d make at home, if you felt like cooking and had the time to put the love in it - well seasoned and full flavor. I didn’t feel rushed. My food came out in a reasonable amount of time. My coffee cup never went empty. DID I MENTION HOW WELCOME I FELT?!?!? Love this place. I’ll be coming back. 🧡