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Lazy Jane's Cafe and Bakery

Restaurant Cafe Breakfast restaurant

Quirky, cash-only, counter-serve American spot for breakfast & lunch fare plus signature scones. People often mention great, breakfast, atmosphere, time, scones,


Address

1358 Williamson St, Madison, WI 53703

Website

www.lazyjanes.com

Contact

(608) 257-5263

Price rating

$ $$$

Rating on Google Maps

4.60 (1K reviews)

Open on Google Maps

Working Hours

  • Saturday: 8 AM to 2 PM
  • Sunday: (Easter), 8 AM to 2 PM, Hours might differ
  • Monday: 7 AM to 2 PM
  • Tuesday: 7 AM to 2 PM
  • Wednesday: 7 AM to 2 PM
  • Thursday: 7 AM to 2 PM
  • Friday: 7 AM to 2 PM

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: great (13) breakfast (9) atmosphere (8) time (7) scones (6)
Reviews are sorted by relevance, prioritizing the most helpful and insightful feedback at the top for easier reference.
  • 5/5 Josh S. 2 years ago on Google
    Awesome breakfast spot with lots of seating. There may be a line out the door but don’t let it scare you off. The decor is super fun and cozy. Food is fresh and yummy. Only thing I would have done differently was the toast was burnt.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Janelle W. 2 years ago on Google
    Lazy Jane’s is that place you go when you’re craving home. It’s cozy, eclectic, with relics and paintings on the walls, and friendly faces at the counter. The coffee’s great and scones and breakfast options bountiful. Don’t be surprised if a couple of hours go by as you just sip coffee and enjoy a relaxing morning.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Laura T. 1 year ago on Google
    Such a great find. Friendly staff, delicious goodies, and a fun and unique atmosphere! We loved the second floor seating overlooking the Cafe! Tried a Lavendar Oat milk latte and Morning Bun. . . Sooo good!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Clare M. 1 year ago on Google
    The most adorable and cozy atmosphere for breakfast or brunch! It definitely gets busy, but it’s worth it (or go early and beat the line!). The upstairs was the perfect spot to catch up with the family over our coffees (from a local roaster), super tasty fresh baked scones, and great breakfast classic plates. They have some nice veg/vegan/GF options also!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Andy G. 2 years ago on Google
    This was a fun little place. Thr food was amazing and the coffee was delicious. This is a great place to take someone and sit and enjoy their company and have a good meal. It is kind of a self serve and well worth it because the value of the meal is perfect. It is a great place to go when you are in Madison, WI.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Vivian 2 years ago on Google
    Nice atmosphere. I went on a Sunday so brunch was busy but the wait wasn’t too terrible. I got the berries and banana waffle. They didn’t have honey :( I was seated at the second level. Waffle was good but not amazing.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Fluffy F. 1 year ago on Google
    Brunch was delicious, real maple syrup and waffle toppings were definitely worth adding to the French toast. I ended up finishing the whole serving plus a dirty chai latte. The person who took our order was very thorough and conscious of potential dietary restrictions, A+ service at the counter. Once we got our drinks, waiting for the food, it was almost impossible to find a seat. Too many large tables with only half the seats taken, for this type of customer base smaller tables that can be pushed together would be more efficient. There wasn't any staff wiping down or sanitizing the tables, and some of the silverware was dirty. Overall the theme of the restaurant was nostalgic and peaceful, except for the very loud and sudden voice calling out names for orders, it scared the hell out of me everytime.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Matthew B. 8 months ago on Google
    Romantic & life shattering. It was like taking a step back in time. Adorable cottage backdrop admist a wide range of delectable breakfast selections. I had a London Fog Tea with a vegetarian grilled cheese special that came with chips & a salad, complimentary of the chefs. Yes, the food hit the spot & the atmosphere was delightfully charming, but as I was taking in all senses, I was suddenly hit by a 6th. It's not the first time my psychic senses have been activated, but it was my first time having this experience betwixt the throes of a meal. The taste of the food, the original hardwood floors, the cheery kitchen staff - it all triggered a vast array of past life memories to flood my mind. I shook so wildly I unintentionally tossed my drink over the side of the loft in which I was sitting. Patrons who witnessed this moment claimed I was running through multiple languages in a span of seconds as I cried out in pain remembering the stories of lives I'd left behind. Flashes of heartbreaking visions blinded my mind. Charise, the time I was a young girl who passed in the arms of my lover after he had unintentionally shot me in a saloon in the wild west. Garder, the life I lived as a fearless womanizing Sailor in the harbors of old England. "Chet-pa", one of my most tragic lives as an ancient oracle who was endlessly mocked for his nose size in a time before humans were ever concerned with what year it was. All of this, rushing through my veins & interrupting my nervous system on every level. I screamed with the pain of a mother losing 1,000 children. I laughed with the heart of a clown entertaining a million person crowd. I spewed bodily fluids with the power of two colliding locomotives with an endless turbo drive powered by the space time continuum itself. A full body orgasm; the ultimate heartbreak. How many lives? I could never estimate, but I felt & knew it all here...at Lazy Jane's Cafe. 5 STARS.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Rachel H. 1 year ago on Google
    Went for breakfast here after finding it on google. A super cute little cafe, the two stories and art make this place really unique. The delicious food and drinks add to the atmosphere. The service was great. I would definitely recommend a visit!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 E. ARTI W. 2 years ago on Google
    Awesome place! I had pork sausage omelette with sourdough toast and hash browns. Completed with dark coffee. All for $15 something.

  • 5/5 Nancy K. 2 years ago on Google
    Best laid-back breakfast in Madison. The pancakes and scrambles are consistently fabulous, the scones are just the best, and the atmosphere is lovely. They did a great job during pandemic and are doing a great job now having opened back up. Service is consistent and friendly, waits are tolerable, and the experience is the perfect Sunday brunch, no matter what day or time.

  • 5/5 Mel T. 8 months ago on Google
    Loved the atmosphere here and the food was great! Definitely a great breakfast spot. We went around 9:30am and there wasn't a line but there was a constant line from 10am, just a heads up. Just speaks to how good the food and service is!

  • 5/5 Christianne V. 7 months ago on Google
    Loved the "lazy" look and atmosphere of Lazy Jane's. Was going to Olbrech Park and wanted to grab a nosh before. Counter service was patient and friendly. Food came quickly. Eggs n sausage were perfect. Potatoes are excellent! You've got to try their home baked scones!

  • 5/5 Jorge t. 10 months ago on Google
    Great food, great prices, fun staff. Location is very nice and concept is great!

  • 5/5 alexzandria g. 10 months ago on Google
    Staff was very kind. Atmosphere was humble and nostalgic. The food was out quickly and was absolutely amazing! Best b.l.t.p and hash browns me and my husband have ever had. My children loved the fluffy waffles, perfect bacon and eggs to a T. Would recommend to anyone and everyone. Most definitely going to visit again.

  • 5/5 nick d. 11 months ago on Google
    A delightful cafe with a solid menu, good coffee, and great scones. Worth the stop just for the scones? I'd say "Yes" to that. The dining area is on the smaller side, but spread across two floors. There is a parking lot but there's plenty of street parking as well. Worth a stop for someone looking for breakfast/brunch. You'll see lots of reviews mentioning "Cash Only" but they definitely take credit card transactions.


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Amenities


  • Parking
    • ✓️ Free parking lot
    • ✓️ Plenty of parking
    • ✓️ Free street parking
  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Coffee
    • ✓️ Quick bite
    • ✓️ Comfort food
    • ✓️ Vegan options
    • ✓️ Organic dishes
    • ✓️ Healthy options
    • ✓️ Vegetarian options
  • Popular for
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Breakfast
    • ✓️ Solo dining
    • ✓️ Good for working on laptop
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible seating
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible entrance
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible restroom
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible parking lot
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Brunch
    • ✓️ Dessert
    • ✓️ Seating
    • ✓️ Breakfast
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✓️ Takeout
    • ✗ Delivery

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