The Mad Bean — Restaurant in Madison

This place would be an easy five star but the shoeless owners allow their free range shoeless children to run from front of house to back. One kid was using the entire space to do cartwheels for what seemed like 30 minutes. Another kid thought the space was a pow-wow and found everything under the roof to drum on and chant. Another kid, a toddler in diapers, kept playing with the chemical sprays, which were conveniently stored two feet above the floor on hooks by the register and not being monitored by the parents. Two more of the kids, who I am surprised to say may have had shoes on, kept running full speed up to me and staring at me at an uncomfortably close range. They would make harsh screams before running away. When these two kids weren't shrill screaming at me, they would find toys to bang on the table I was sitting at. Without the kids, this would have been an incredible atmosphere to relax, wind down and do some work – which is why I came. But I guess I got entertainment instead for no...

Been here a thousand times. Greatest atmosphere hands down when it comes to places in Madison. Coffee is off the chain. A must visit if you're just passing through. They've expanded into food and a bar and it's just been uphill since then. The staff are a lovely husband and wife just dying to serve the next customer. Some fo the staff looks tired sometimes but who wouldn't be when you have that kind of traffic and food/drink that attracts all kinds of people. Wish there was one here in Greensboro. The perfect place for any age/generation whatsoever, whenever a local band isn't playing they have several options for their customers to choose from, either vinyl, tape, CD, DVD, etc. Or go ahead and pick up a guitar and pick and strum away! Definitely recommended for ATLEAST a single visit if you're in town. PS: Smoothies are off...

Visit today and ordered the chef salad. I only received lettuce, tomato, turkey and cucumbers. I ordered additional dressing and had to remind the staff I needed it. The menu stated the chef salad also included onions, cheese and ham. In addition to this I had to wait an additional 30 minutes for an iced coffee. Still didn’t get my extra dressing but after waiting 30 minutes for my coffee I just wanted to get out. The waitress took every single persons order (11 people) who came in after me BEFORE getting my coffee. My salad alone was $10 and it didn’t even include all the items stated on the menu. Im not sure that I will return...