Reviews of RJ Cafe & Bistro (Coffee Shop)

Margo Bivins

Cute little spot. I was looking for a place as I was in the area that had gluten free options. Has several gluten free options and friendly service.

StaceyMarieSings .

In the area and saw they were pet friendly, which was so convenient since I had my dog. Sat on the quaint, shaded back patio, enjoyed a salad, ginger peach iced tea and was brought a bowl of water for my dog.

Robert Guilmette

Great sandwiches, wonderful old book store, nice outdoor patio. Love it!

Stefan Janis

This little cafe is quite a surprise. A little jewel hidden amid wonderful tomes, it has far more to offer than most would imagine. A wonderful variety of iced teas wash a palate satiated with scrumptious foods only to be followed by an array of some of the best recent literature.

Chrissie Le

Staff is very friendly, food comes quickly and is a nice lighter fare option. They also have gluten free options and are very accommodating.

Macy Lind

What is there to not love about this place. Fresh menu, good coffee, friendly staff, nice cold drinks for summer, outdoor seating, books, indoor seating, cushions and art work.

Dorothy Rozio

Good food!

Diane Osalza

Such good lunch options. Sit with a book and enjoy.

Lynne Murphy

Best Place to buy books! Food in back is Asmazing!!! Owners are wonderful people Everyone Very friendly in Store!!! Great place to shop!!

tom samuelsson

Awesome tuna melt. Great real soup

gordon kenneson

Good in person bad on phone

Patricia Salvas

Love this place! Food was good.staff was friendly.

Laurie Schlussel

Delicious gf bread . Had a lobster sandwich and Whoppy pie. Don't miss this if you are in Madison Conn.

Gabriel Chase

This place is a hidden gem located in a small, local bookstore that is already a hidden gem in Madison. The staff are very friendly and hard-working. The meals and the coffee are great. My wife and I have stopped here for food several times, and I've tried several different things. Their salads are fresh and delicious, and my personal favorite item was their chipotle chicken flat. A few weeks ago, my wife and I also got delicious, holiday themed lattes. I highly recommend this place, whether for a quick drink and muffin, or for a lunch.

Nina Morton

Adorable, friendly, yummy. Delicious lunch and cupcakes for dessert.

Adam Sanchioni

Nice little place to get some coffee while you read a new book, just a little pricey

H T

Great cafe! Delicious food!

Millie Campbell Hayward

Loved it

Mike Cartagena

Excellent Service, food. Staff.

Chandra Grisanty

RJ Julia is a wonderful book store with an amazing selection and great children's section but the cafe is just OK. Good soups but food is so so. Service can be slow and space is small. The do have some good desserts (cupcakes) and it's a cozy place to get a cup of coffee, coco, or tea.

Justine Childs Friedman

Had a lovely salad with curry chicken. It was a beautiful weekend day so we sat outside. The servers were a bit in the weeds. Nice selection of sandwiches, soups and salads. The cupcake frosting got a hard pass from my daughter, but otherwise all was good.

Aust Bozz Vlogs

A little small but the food is good

Casey Hines

Such a great cafe. Excellent coffee and very friendly staff. The fact that is nestled inside one of the best bookstores in America doesn't hurt either!

Karen Leite

Delicious sandwiches. I had the curry chicken. My husband had tomato veggie soup. He said it was very hearty and nice and hot. I had an amazing cupcake. Rosemary with a Chardonnay frosting. AMAZING

Terrie Nelson-Johnson

RJ Cafe & Bristo, a cozy bisto located in a fabulous bookstore. You can find a good book and a great meal. We had curried chicken salad with mango sauce and apples. On our way back we had a margarita flat and chicken and onion flat.

Timothy Kobelia

Fantastic old time bookstore and cafe.

Burgundy Books

Always good.

Sanford Herman

Delicious desserts and friendly service.

Benjamin Gandesbery

Great!

Z N

Terrific food! Great atmosphere!

Luis Avalos

Quaint Cafe. Good food. My wife and I enjoy visiting the bookstore followed by lunch there. It's our favorite place to go on weekends.

Jonathan Stankiewicz

Amazing food, outstanding service, can't recommend enough.... Also, books!

M. Esat Ozen

Cozy place to eat&drink something where also you can find a world of books!

Jason Leclerc

Amazing flatbread! Quaint and cozy little place.

Jimmy Graham

Lobster grilled cheese was amazing. It was a special though. The coffee was good and the servers were extra nice. Outdoor seating was a big plus. Definitely coming back.

Karin Thelin

Good food and coffee, nice ambiance and friendly staff!

Dianne Galley

Last spring, my daughter and I took a trip to Hamden to look at colleges and on the way back, we stopped at this bookstore and had a bite to eat in the café. The store is very quaint and homey, the staff very helpful and friendly, the café is also staffed with friendly people and the food is great. Every time I pick her up at school to bring her home, we try to stop in for a bite to eat. It has become a favorite place for both of us. I highly recommend it.

Carole Hagemeister

Great food! Paninis and flatbreads are wonderful, along with great soups and salads!

James Marlow

Friendly and helpful staff. Delicious menu. Beautiful library.

Annie Kelly

Always friendly ..love this place❤️

Lisa Pantalone Rollins

Nice menu and service

Scott Miller

Cafe in the back of a popular bookstore. Both come across a bit too full of themselves, perhaps reflecting the true nature of Madison beyond the Miller house. But the coffee is good, even though it only comes in one size.

Steve & Judy Reichman

Cute little cafe in the middle of a nice bookstore. Great lunch.

Saimah Abbasi

Quaint little cafe that serves delicious soups, salads, and sandwiches. Very friendly staff. Has delicious cup cakes.