Michelangelo's Coffee House

Michelangelo's Coffee House

114 State St, Madison, WI 53703

Another coffee shop in downtown Madison, WI that Katlyn and I went to was Michelangelo's. This coffee shop is very similar to its sister store, Fair Trade. We ended the year of 2013 on a positive note by drinking some delicious hot chocolate. At first, going into Michelangelo's, there is a warm sense of welcomeness. It felt a lot like an art gallery, probably because the walls were filled with art. This wasn't our first time at this coffeeshop. The last time we were here, the idea of this blog was born.

Taste:

Although we thought the hot chocolate was at a perfect temperature and the whipped cream made a nice addition to the drink itself, we do question the integrity of the chocolate in the drink. When first served, the hot chocolate was piping hot and it tasted great. But as time went on, the drink slowly cooled and the taste quality of the chocolate decreased. You could clearly taste the artificial-like chocolate that was used in the production of the hot chocolate. It tasted like milk with some Hershey squirts.

 Presentation: I won't be to descriptive about the coco presentation, because it is rather similar to Fair Trades hot chocolate. The coco was topped with cream and served in a plain white mug.

Environment: Although there was no cozy fire to snuggle up next to, there was a large leather couch and several comfy chairs.  Perfect for lounging to make yourself feel right at home while having a nice cup of coco. Andy made note that the fish tank, lamps, and leather furniture all reminded him of a dental or doctor waiting room, which I could see where he was coming from.  However, in this building, the walls were filled with beautiful yet humorous paintings, such as this replica of the Sistine Chapel, holding a coffee mug.