Lux BRū Cafe — Restaurant in Madison

3.5/5 from me. I so wish half stars were an option -- I like the concept, the interior is beautiful and comfortable, and the service was sweet and lovely, but for me the product just didn't meet my expectations.

Lux Bru is a new coffee shop and hangout space right next to Terrame in Madison. The somewhat unremarkable brick exterior hides a beautifully and tastefully (if perhaps a little bougie -- it's not LUX bru for nothing, I suppose) decorated interior. Cozy and comfortable armchairs, traditional tables and chairs, and a view of the spacious upstairs loft greet you as you walk in. A coffee menu includes traditional drinks as well as speciality creations that change frequently, as I found out, somewhat to my disappointment. I'd seen they were offering a peanut butter cookie latte a few weeks ago but didn't see any sign of it when I visited. They also have a cafe menu with some upscale and creative offerings, like a dessert blackberry risotto or ricotta toast. Some standard coffeeshop baked goods (muffins, bagels, etc) are available too.

You can walk up to the counter and order. The two girls working on Wednesday when I visited were very pleasant and helpful. Sometimes I feel a little out of place in artsy, fancy, fashionable establishments, but they were nothing but welcoming. I enjoyed tucking myself into an armchair and people watching while my order was prepared. Despite being fairly busy, they got my drinks and muffin out quickly.

For me, the coffee sadly missed the mark. I will provide a HUGE caveat, though: I'm one of those people who likes a very sweet drink. Every coffee shop has a different style -- some do the dessert-y type drinks that I prefer, and others (and I suspect Lux Bru is among them) go for a more traditionalist, very coffee-forward vibe. That doesn't make it bad; just not to my preferences. The abuelita mocha I had just wasn't chocolatey enough for me. I couldn't really taste chocolate at all, myself. Mostly just bitter, but decent, coffee. The $5.50 price tag I felt...okay about. It's not unusual for me to pay $5-6 for a fancy coffee, although the portion size for the price was a little small, in my estimation (5.50 for 12 oz). However, some of that $ goes, I'm sure, to outfitting and maintaining such a nice hangout space.

For what it's worth, my coworker said she enjoyed her vanilla lavender latte that I brought back to her.

Lastly, I ordered a double chocolate chip muffin to snack on. It was also $5, which is pretty high for a small muffin that wound up being pretty plain. It was a little dry, but a quick nuke in the microwave back at work helped the chips melt which moistened the cake some. It was fine, but I wouldn't be surprised if it was store-bought, and I probably wouldn't get one again unless I was really craving chocolate.

I dunno. I am interested in trying their other wares -- a picture of a grilled cheese panini with tomato soup on Yelp seriously had me drooling -- so I may come back to give that a shot. The coffee is sadly not a fit for my tastes, but if you're a coffee purist who enjoys nice service and a comfortable space to hang out, work, or study, this spot may be a great...

The food is perfection!!!! Every bite has a bit of love in it!!!

The scenery is breathtaking! No matter if you are inside or outside you are sure to enjoy it!

Customer service!!! Whew! From the moment you walk in you are greeted! They anticipate the needs of their guests! They are truly there to serve!

Having a private event? You can have minimal decor and it will still give you the aesthetic that you are looking for! Also, there is plenty of parking space!

Also, they are black owned so if you specifically looking to patronize a black owned business, don’t think twice!

Now back to the food!!!!!! Pure perfection! My husband ate there twice in one day!

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When I first walked into Lux Bru I was struck by its elagant and stylish art deco interior and well lit dining area. The staff is friendly, engaging and, professional. The tasteful and modern mezzanine/loft layout offer a good mix of privacy or social engagement, depending on what you're looking for, so its a good place to hang regardless of whether you're with a group or by yourself. The food is more than acceptable, and the baristas know exactly what they're doing. My only criticism is the radio to be tuned to a christian rock station, which clashes with the rest of vibe of the establishment (perhaps a smooth jazz or classical playlist would be more fitting), but I suppose that comes with the territory since we're in alabama, and that's just my subjective opinion, so this is still a 5 star review.

Regardless, this is a super cool spot. Their macha...