Ancora Cafe + Bakery Menu

We are a local cafe specializing in craft lattes and delicious brunch fare! All bakery is baked in-house, and we offer a variety of vegetarian + gluten-friendly food options with our brunch menu that will be served until 3pm! Come and check out our beautiful new space!

Based on 278 reviews, the restaurant has received a rating of 4.5 stars. Price $$

✔️ Dine-in ✔️ Curbside pickup ✔️ No-contact delivery

Ancora Cafe + Bakery 53705

Address:
3256 University Ave, Madison, WI 53705

Phone: (608) 233-5287

Website:

Hours

Thursday	6:30 AM–3 PM
Friday	6:30 AM–3 PM
Saturday	7 AM–3 PM
Sunday	7 AM–3 PM
Monday	6:30 AM–3 PM
Tuesday	6:30 AM–3 PM
Wednesday	6:30 AM–3 PM

DRINKS
Coffee	$2.61
Tea	$2.61
Latte espresso + steamed milk default milk is 2%. If you would like a different milk, please choose from the modifiers below	$4.03
Cortado 2 shots of espresso mixed with equal parts steamed milk served a little cooler than a typical latte for quick sipping! please specify if you would like served at normal latte temp.	$4.03
Cappuccino espresso + frothy steamed milk. default milk is 2%. If you would like a different milk, please choose from the modifier section below	$4.03
Miel espresso + honey and cinnamon + steamed milk default milk is 2%, if you’d like a different milk, please choose below in the modifier section	$4.74
Mocha espresso + house-made chocolate sauce with steamed milk. default is 2% milk. If you would like a different milk, please choose from the modifier section below	$4.74
Americano espresso + water. 12oz has 2 shots, 16oz 3 shots, 20oz 4 shots. please specify in the comments if you’d like cream or sugar	$2.85
Chai Latte house made chai + steamed milk of your choice	$5.21
Red Eye brewed coffee + a shot of espresso. please specify in the comments if you’d like us to add sugar or cream	$3.08
Solo Espresso 1 shot of espresso.	$2.13
Doppio Espresso 2 shots of espresso.	$2.61
White Zombie Latte White espresso, steamed milk + your flavor choice White espresso is a lightly roasted espresso with a creamy, nutty flavor profile – similar to a nutty milk. It has close to 2x the amount of caffeine as normal espresso	$4.03
Flat White 2 shots espresso + steamed milk default milk is 2%. If you would like a different milk, please choose from the modifiers below	$4.74
Cafe Au Lait brewed coffee topped with steamed milk. default is 2%. please choose from the modifiers below if you would like a different milk	$3.08
Matcha Latte	$4.74
Steamer steamed milk + your choice of flavor	$3.31
Tea Latte	$3.79
Hot Chocolate house-made chocolate sauce with steamed milk. please specify if you would like whip cream in the modifier section below	$4.03
10 Person “Jo-2-Go” 3 liters of coffee. Container is disposable and does not need to be returned.	$24.00
10 Person- Hot Chocolate A to-go box of hot cocoa that serves 10 people. Container is disposable and does not need to be returned.	$30.00
70 Person – Brewed Coffee (5gal) 5 gallons of brewed coffee. The cambro the coffee comes in must be returned!	$85.00
35 Person – Brewed Coffee (2.5gal) 2.5 gallons of brewed coffee. The cambro the coffee comes in must be returned!	$50.00
5 Gal Hot Chocolate (Cups/Lids/Sleeves Included)	$125.00
1/2 Gallon Custom Cold Brew Keep your fridge stocked! Customize your own 1/2 gallon of cold brew. Shake, pour over ice, and enjoy! Please note, the “add milk option” only adds 7oz of your chosen milk to the entire 1/2 gallon. (It is the same ratio we add to the mint cold brew for example). Just enough to add some creamy flavor for those who like a little milk in their coffee. Cheers!	$18.01
1/2 Gallon Custom Latte Keep your fridge stocked! Customize your own 1/2 gallon latte. Shake, pour over ice, and enjoy!	$24.64
1/2 Gallon Iced Tea Your choice of pomegranate green iced tea or black iced tea (both are non sweetened).	$17.06
Cold Brew	$3.08
Iced Latte espresso + milk over ice whole milk is the default milk – if you’d like a different milk, please select from the modifier section below	$4.03
Iced Mocha espresso, house-made chocolate sauce, and milk over ice. whole milk is the default milk – if you’d like a different milk, please select from the modifier section below	$4.74
Iced Miel espresso, light honey and cinnamon + milk over ice whole milk is the default milk – if you’d like a different milk, please select from the modifier section below	$4.74
Iced Americano espresso shots + water over ice. (12oz has 2 shots, 16oz has 3 shots, 20oz has 4 shots). Please let us know if you’d like us to add a splash of cream in the comments	$2.85
Iced Chai Latte Iced chai tea latte whole milk is the default it is prepared with – if you are looking for a different milk, please select in modifier section	$5.21
Mango Mint Pineapple Smoothie	$7.82
Strawberry Banana Smoothie	$8.29
Green Tropics Smoothie The perfect way to sneak your greens + fruits in for the day! Made with spinach, banana, mango, pineapple, and water. (no added sweetener, no dairy). We think this smoothie tastes best made with water, but if you’d like to sub milk or OJ – select the modifier below.	$9.00
Iced Cappuccino espresso + frothed milk over ice whole milk is the default milk – if you’d like a different milk, please select from the modifier section below	$4.03
Iced Tea black or green pomegranate iced tea	$2.61
Iced Red Eye cold brew + 1 shot of espresso	$3.79
Iced Zombie White espresso, milk + flavor of your choice over ice. White espresso is a lightly roasted espresso with a creamy, nutty flavor profile – similar to a nutty milk. It has close to 2x the amount of caffeine as normal espresso	$4.03
Iced Matcha Latte	$4.74
Iced Doppio 2 shots of espresso over ice.	$2.61
Iced Solo Espresso 1 shot of espresso over ice.	$2.13
Arnold Palmer	$3.32
Coconut Cream Cold Brew Fan Fave! Cold brew + coconut sweet foam (available with oat or whole milk).	$4.74
Mint Cold Brew Cold brew + house-made mint syrup and a splash of cream. Please specify below if you’d like made with non-dairy milk	$4.50
Iced Fruity Pebbles Latte Espresso + fruity pebbles steeped oat milk over ice	$5.45
Lavender Latte House-made lavender syrup, espresso, and the milk of your choice	$4.74
Honey Vanilla Jasmine Matcha Matcha, honey vanilla jasmine syrup, and the milk of your choice	$5.45
Prickly Pear Lemonade House-made lemonade with a splash of prickly pear syrup	$3.79
Lemonade House-made lemonade (jazz it up by adding a flavor!)	$3.32
1/2 Gallon Custom Latte Keep your fridge stocked! Customize your own 1/2 gallon latte. Shake, pour over ice, and enjoy!	$24.64
1/2 Gallon Custom Cold Brew Keep your fridge stocked! Customize your own 1/2 gallon of cold brew. Shake, pour over ice, and enjoy! Please note, the “add milk option” only adds 7oz of your chosen milk to the entire 1/2 gallon. (It is the same ratio we add to the mint cold brew for example). Just enough to add some creamy flavor for those who like a little milk in their coffee. Cheers!	$18.01
1/2 Gallon Iced Tea Your choice of pomegranate green iced tea or black iced tea (both are non sweetened).	$17.06
Boxed Water	$3.08
Boylan Orange Soda	$3.08
Boylan Raspberry Seltzer	$3.08
Boylan Lime Seltzer	$3.08
Topo Chico	$3.08
Forage Lemon Ginger Kombucha	$4.26
Forage Peach Kombucha	$4.26
Forage Raspberry Kombucha	$4.26
8 Oz Orange Juice	$4.03
Boylan Root Beer	$3.08
Mexican Coca Cola	$3.32
Prickly Pear Spritz Prickly pear puree, rose, sparkling water, and a twist of lime over ice	$8.53
Underwood Rosé ID checked at pickup	$8.53
Underwood Pinot Gris ID checked at pickup	$8.53
Underwood Pinot Noir ID checked at pickup	$8.53
Underwood Bubbles ID checked at pickup	$8.53
Pallet Jack Cruiser IPA – Door County Brewing ID checked at pickup	$4.74
“Up North” Wisconsin Lager – One Barrel ID checked at pickup	$4.74
Plainspoke Moscow Mule	$7.58
Plainspoke Mojito	$7.58
BAKERY
Blueberry Cheesecake Donut A blueberry cream cheese filled donut with blueberry glaze and a graham cracker sprinkle.	$4.25
Glazed Sprinkle Donut A vanilla glazed yeast donut sprinkles.	$2.95
Raspberry Lemonade Donut Ring donut dipped in a pink lemonade glaze and a raspberry drizzle.	$2.95
Croissant	$3.95
Chocolate Croissant	$4.50
Cinnamon Roll	$5.00
Savory Danish	$4.50
Blueberry Lemon Scone (GF)	$4.50
Chocolate Chip Cookie	$2.65
Banana Walnut Bread (Vg)	$3.75
FOOD
Chorizo Hash A spicy hash of chorizo, pepperjack, pickled jalapeños, cherry tomato, avocado, and potatoes, topped with easy eggs, salsa roja, and crema. Served with sourdough toast. (Vegetarian? Sub veggie sausage or chile lime tofu). consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, eggs, seafood, or shellfish may increase your risk of foodborne illness.	$16.00
Carnitas Benedict Freshly baked house-made buttermilk biscuit split & topped with jalapeño mixed berry jam, slow roasted pulled pork carnitas, poached eggs, hollandaise & smoked paprika. Served with potatoes or greens. (Veggie sausage sub available) *consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, eggs, seafood, or shellfish may increase your risk of foodborne illness.	$16.00
Avocado Toast (VG) (N) Sliced avocado, cashew cream, crispy maple glazed brussels sprouts, arugula, and spiced sunflower seeds on thick cut miche. (Add an egg $1.50) (vg) (contains nuts) consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, eggs, seafood, or shellfish may increase your risk of foodborne illness.	$14.00
Omelette (V)(GF) 3 egg omelette with gouda, gruyere, fontina, sautéed onions, and tomato confit, topped with green goddess. Served with potatoes or greens.	$15.00
Eggs Benedict Scallion-dill cream cheese, tomato confit, smoked salmon or sausage, poached eggs, hollandaise, smoked paprika, on toasted english muffin slices. Served with potatoes or greens. (Veggie sausage sub available)	$17.00
Build-A-Brunch Two eggs* your way, your choice of protein (bacon, sausage, or veggie sausage), and your choice of starch (toast, potatoes, or pancakes). *consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, eggs, seafood, or shellfish may increase your risk of foodborne illness.	$15.00
Yogurt Bowl (V)(GF) Honey Greek yogurt, frozen wild blueberries, house-made granola, fresh seasonal berries, hemp seed hearts, and mint.	$12.00
Honey Bacon Biscuit Fried egg, bacon, cheddar, chives and sriracha honey on a house-made buttermilk biscuit.	$10.00
Smoked Salmon Everything Bagel Smoked salmon, scallion-dill cream cheese, cucumber & red onion on a toasted everything bagel.	$11.00
Hella Stella Sausage, scrambled egg, tomato, cheddar, and chipotle aioli, on a Stella’s Hot & Spicy roll. Make it a meal: add a side of potatoes (+$3) or greens (+$2.50)!	$11.00
Breakfast Burrito Your choice of chorizo, carnitas, veggie sausage or extra egg, with pepperjack, picode gallo, black beans, potatoes, scrambled egg, crema, and salsa roja in a grilled tortilla. Also available as a bowl!	$11.00
Basic BEC Bacon, scrambled egg, cheddar, muenster, and garlic aioli on an english muffin.	$10.00
Turkey & Brie Roasted turkey breast, creamy brie, arugula, sliced red onion, tomato confit, and green goddess dressing on a freshly baked baguette. Served with your choice of mixed greens or kettle chips.	$15.00
Pimento Cheese Toastie Bacon, jalapeño pimento cheese, balsamic grilled tomatoes, spiced sunflower seeds and scallions, on grilled sourdough. Served with your choice of mixed greens or kettle chips. (Veggie sausage sub available)	$14.00
Carnitas Quesadilla Slow roasted carnitas, seasoned black beans, pepper jack, cheddar, and chipotle aioli in a grilled tortilla, topped with salsa roja, crema, and cilantro. Served with pico de gallo and your choice of potatoes or mixed greens. (Veggie sausage sub available).	$16.00
Summer Berry Salad (V)(N) Fresh berries, honey blueberry goat cheese, mixed greens, sliced english cucumber, red onions, candied cashews and your choice of strawberry basil vinaigrette or green goddess dressing. Served with a slice of garlic toast. (Add turkey for $5)	$15.00
Bacon 4 strips of thick cut bacon	$5.50
Veggie Sausage 3 veggie sausage patties on a bed of arugula.	$6.00
Sausage 2 sausage patties on a bed of arugula	$5.00
Breakfast Potatoes Perfectly seasoned + crispy!	$4.00
Side Greens fresh mixed greens with your choice of dressing!	$3.50
Crispy Brussels Sprouts Maple Glazed and seasoned with s + p	$4.00
Eggs Two eggs, your way.	$4.00
Everything Bagel	$4.00
Toast Toasted Madison Sourdough bread with your choice of jam, butter, or pb.	$4.00
Biscuit W/ Butter	$4.50
GF Toast Toasted house-made gluten free bread, served jam, butter, or pb.	$6.00
Bagel Box 6 ‘everything’ seasoned bagels with your choice of regular cream cheese or scallion cream cheese. (served in container on side).	$25.00
Short Stack 3 buttermilk pancakes served with a side of butter and Patterson Sugarbush maple syrup.	$7.00
Side Avocado	$3.25
Mighty Trio 3 buttermilk pancakes, scrambled eggs, and a sliced 1/2 banana.	$7.00
Short Stack 3 buttermilk pancakes served with a side of butter and Patterson Sugarbush maple syrup.	$7.00
Kiddo Grilled Cheese served with a side of seasonal fruit	$7.00
RETAIL
Limited Lot Colombia Notes of peach, lemongrass, and cherry blossom: light roast	$24.00
Ancora D’Oro Our house blend! Bright notes of chocolate: medium roast	$5.25
Ancora Espresso rich and fruity chocolate notes	$5.75
Black & Tan rich cinnamon notes: dark roast	$5.75
Black Thunder our boldest dark roast with intense smoky notes	$5.75
Breakfast Blend clean, crisp notes: medium roast	$5.25
Cafe Bianco Our signature white espresso. Contains almost 2x the caffeine of a normal espresso bean. (Comes pre-ground- since this bean is lightly roasted, it is extremely hard, and would break the average home grinder).	$5.50
Cold Brew Blend rich notes of chocolate and caramel: medium roast	$5.75
Colombia bright notes of citrus and caramel: medium roast	$5.75
Ethiopia Sidama bright notes of tangerine and honey: light roast	$5.75
French Roast a bittersweet profile with notes of cinnamon and chocolate: dark roast	$5.75
French Sumatra full-bodied with spicy, smoky character: dark roast	$6.00
Guatemala notes of vanilla, apple and citrus: medium roast	$5.75
Intermezzo 1/2 decaf house blend + 1/2 regular house blend: medium roast	$5.75
Mexico Cafeco notes of butter, honey, and pomegranate: light roast	$6.00
Mocha Java notes of citrus, spice, and earth: medium roast	$6.00
Decaf D’Oro bright notes of chocolate and lemon: medium roast	$5.75
Decaf French bittersweet with smoky and spicy notes: dark roast	$6.00
Grey Ancora Beanie	$15.00
Mint Diner Mug diner mug featuring our signature “A”.	$12.00
White Diner Mug diner mug featuring our signature “A”.	$12.00
Grey Camper Mug 12 oz. “camper” style double insulated mug featuring our logo on the front side, and a portafilter/rolling pin “x” on the backside.	$28.00
Mint Camper Mug 12 oz. “camper” style double insulated mug featuring our logo on the front side, and our floral circular logo decal on the backside.	$28.00
Iced Tumbler 16oz. clear plastic iced drink tumbler featuring the Ancora logo on one side, and our floral graphic on the other.	$15.00
Peach Two-Tone Thermos Two tone insulated thermal tumbler with our logo on the front side, and floral circular decal on the backside.	$25.00
Mint Two-Tone Thermos Two tone insulated thermal tumbler with our logo on the front side, and floral circular decal on the backside.	$25.00
Grey Two-Tone Thermos Two tone insulated thermal tumbler with our logo on the front side, and floral circular decal on the backside.	$25.00
White Two-Tone Thermos Two tone insulated thermal tumbler with our logo on the front side, and floral circular decal on the backside.	$25.00
Grey Speckled Enamel Thermos 20oz handled, speckled grey thermos with the Ancora logo on one side, and our “x” rolling pin/portafilter graphic on the back side.	$25.00
White Speckled Enamel Thermos 20oz handled, speckled white thermos with the Ancora logo on one side, and floral logo on back side.	$25.00
White Cork Bottom Thermos 16oz insulated mug with Ancora logo on front, and floral round logo on back.	$28.00
Black Cork Bottom Thermos 16oz thermal mug with cork base. Ancora logo on front, rolling bin/portafilter “x” logo on back with “since 1994”.	$28.00

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Amy Sanchez

The food is alright. The atmosphere is alright. Definitely bigger than the old location they had. The upstairs is very tight. Not a lot of room to maneuver. We have been ordering the Chorizo Hash since the old location was around, but as the new one came about they seem to not cook the chorizo all the way through. It’s in big chunks… it was pink. chorizo is pork and should be broken down so it cooks all the way. Definitely didn’t expect to wait 25 min for it to be half cooked.

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SheReviewz

Picked this place by luck and I wasn’t disappointed. The coffee was good and the food was surprisingly delicious. They have plenty parking and an upstairs area with additional seating. The seating area downstairs is a bit small and can get congested. You order at the front and they give you a card for your table and the order is brought to you. We ordered the avocado toast and green wrap with vanilla lattes. All were pretty good! The service was also great. I would recommend!

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Katuar 78

I purchased the cold brew blend beans. It made a delicious cold brew. Brewed a concentrate and it was rich and chocolaty. Ordered a sandwich with greens to go. The turkey on the sandwich was thick sliced and not dry at all. This place was recommended to me by a local, and it didn’t disappoint! I will come here any chance I get.

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Aj Sue

I love the feel of this Ancora Coffee location… So bright and warm and comfortable. The staff was great and the coffee was dark and strong! We didn’t eat but the food around us smelled delicious!

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Deepak Haarith

The food was great. No complaints there. Avocado toast with caramelised Brussel sprouts, cashew cream and sunflower seeds – AMAZING! It is mostly order at the counter, take your number and find your own seat, get your own water, cream, utensils etc. But the minimum tipping prompt was 20%, 25% and 30% for food that is already quite expensive. Avocado toast at 14$+tax and coffee (no refills) at 2.75$+tax. If you wanted a refill, you have to go to the till, pay more money and get more yourself. For all this, I hope they at least pay 20$ an hour wages to their employees. Tipping nonsense when food is priced too high should be criminal.

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Farah Ali

Ancora was on my list for a while and finally tried it today and loved it. Such a cute coffee shop with lovely interiors and decor. We went to University Ave location. I love that have both indoor and outdoor seating. You have to order your food and then seat yourself.

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Evan Pilzak

Fantastic coffee shop with excellent drinks and food. Excellent seating both downstairs and in the loft. Highly recommend trying the seasonal blackberry sage latte and the avocado toast.

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Nicole Wittkopp

Great breakfast food!! French toast with peach compote was excellent, kids breakfast was good- pancakes were great, they put chives in their eggs which I like as an adult but the four year old did not like at all- very good but peppery bacon, and coffee was good not great- but strong which I like!! Prices are good, a little pricey but I think it’s overall a nice breakfast/brunch option!! And it’s cute inside! They have a good amount of seating and not too loud.

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S. H. Kazi

Wanted to have an Eggs Benedict in Madison. Found the place open in the morning and walked down to the place. Great experience. Positive attitude if the staff Benedict was amazing along with the coffee and orange juice.

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Gina W.

Incredibly friendly staff and service. Went looking for a place that had great coffee AND VG granola… Gluten-free and vegan options on the menu (this apple butter granola bowl has the oat base, and they added a side of almond milk at no charge) and in the pastry case (peanut butter cookies and apple scones are both GF and VG). This pistachio almond milk latte just made my life amazing! Where have I been on this place?? Gettin’ me a scone next time…

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