Events Note: All Indie Coffee events are free; however, donations are appreciated to cover artists’ costs. Please have your ID ready for alcohol purchases. Indie will close later than usual on events nights. Sat. May 26 (7 p.m.) Andy Elwell Minneapolis www.andyelwell.com Here’s a pretty long snippet from an Onion AV Club review of Andy: “Heartbreak sucks. Throw in Minnesota’s blisteringly cold winters, and you’ve either got the recipe for self-destruction or constructive artistry. Singer-songwriter Andy Elwell opted for the latter with his third solo album, No One You Will Ever Know, written in isolation last winter. Though Elwell’s throaty, emotionally fraught tenor sounds full of self-doubt, his music is remarkably assured, a lush folk-pop tapestry featuring swooning string arrangements and tasteful alt-country adornments that belongs comfortably on the shelf between Nick Drake’s Five Leaves Left and Whiskeytown’s Strangers Almanac—enviably good company.” Yeah, we like it too. And by the way, some of his songs have been featured on MTV, Oxygen and Lifetime. Donation requested. Sunday. May 27 (7 p.m.) Eef Barzeley and The Heligoats www.theheligoats.com www.clemsnide.com We’re thrilled to have our friend Chris Otepka and his band The Heligoats return to Indie again after an amazing show in March. See one of his songs: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j7JqI_E8ieE This time, he’s bringing Eef Barzeley, frontman of Clem Snide! It’s been 7 years since Eef was here, and it is still burned in our memories as one of the best days at Indie. Ever. (Has is really been that long?) See one of his songs: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Deqe9fpCLoY Get here early (like today?). Donations requested. Tues. June 12 (7 p.m.) 2nd Tuesday Bluegrass Jam Hosted by WORT’s Chris Powers And sponsored by the Southwestern Wisconsin Bluegrass Association. This monthly jam is a ton of fun. The musicians take over the shop. Beer is consumed. Fun is had by all. http://www.andyelwell.comhttp://www.theheligoats.comhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j7JqI_E8ieEhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Deqe9fpCLoYshapeimage_3_link_0shapeimage_3_link_1shapeimage_3_link_2shapeimage_3_link_3

Get a first-rate cup of coffee and hang out in an environment that honors historic Madison and supports indie music and film.


Featuring:  world-class lattes and cappuccinos (with organic milk options); all-day breakfast and lunch; beer, wine and spiked drinks; free wireless; many natural and organic offerings; huge gluten-free menu.  Beautiful off-street patio.   Home of the famous red + white waffle.



complex.com May 2011

Indie Coffee is number 11 in this national survey that names the 50 best college coffee shops in America. http://www.complex.com/city-guide/2011/05/the-50-best-college-coffee-shops-in-america/indie-coffee#


The Onion's  Madison Decider 2008

Indie Coffee looks like just another coffee shop from the outside, but inside, the café houses a music venue, a waffle house, a sandwich shop, and an art gallery all at once.  More


The Wisconsin State Journal 2009

The humble spot exudes a laid-back, mellow atmosphere with

indie music..More


Madison Magazine 2007

In addition to Indie's great coffee, food and friendly service, it's also a forum to support independent music and film… Indie has a reputation among artists for its relaxed atmosphere and intimate setting.


Isthmus Daily Page 2007

Of all the coffee shops I've been to in Madison, there's something I just like about Indie Coffee, on Regent Street. …It's not pretentious, it's not cookie-cutter, and it doesn't wear its quirks on its sleeve. Service is friendly and the place is clean, too. More


POST 2007

For the best cup of coffee in Madison, head over to Indie Coffee on Regent Street and say hi to JJ and Barrett. Get yourself a waffle and a cup of coffee and mooch off their wireless internet….In fact, they also have live shows by national acts there from time to time, and they're usually free.


Isthmus Daily Page 2007

If you brew it, they will come. So it seems at Indie Coffee, 1225 Regent Street, which has attracted a string of national acts since its opening in 2004… [Indie] has had an impressive list of, appropriately enough, indie bands come through.


Isthmus Daily Page

I admire Indie's eclectic evening programs of film, video, music and occasional reading events.


Isthmus Daily Page

The most arresting menu item is probably the honey, fig and goat cheese sandwich ($6) with the aforementioned ingredients and spinach on grilled

cinnamon raisin bread. If you love goat cheese, this savory-and-sweet treat should end up lodged permanently in your memory....And don't forget those waffles -- they’re not just for breakfast any more… My preferred flavor, the chocolate waffle, arrives crisp and never fails to please in its simplicity.