Monona Bakery and Eatery brings together the welcoming spirit of a Honduran restaurant with the comfort and versatility of a neighborhood bakery and café in Madison, Wisconsin.
Whether you are starting the day with a satisfying breakfast, meeting friends for brunch, enjoying a relaxed lunch, or settling in for dinner, the menu offers something for every appetite. Guests can choose from comforting favorites, healthy options, vegetarian selections, small plates, quick bites, fresh desserts, coffee, tea, beer, and other alcoholic beverages.
With counter service, comfortable seating, and a casual, cozy, and quiet atmosphere, it is an inviting choice for solo dining, family meals, casual gatherings, and everyday celebrations.
Known for fast service, great coffee, delicious desserts, and an excellent tea selection, Monona Bakery and Eatery makes it easy to enjoy a quality meal without unnecessary waiting. Customers can dine in, take their food to go, order curbside pickup, or arrange delivery—including no-contact delivery—for added convenience.
On-site services, catering, and a welcoming selection of breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner options make the restaurant a practical choice for everything from a quick morning stop to a catered event. Reservations are accepted, helping guests plan with confidence, while free Wi-Fi makes the space convenient for relaxing, meeting, or getting a little work done.
Accessibility and customer comfort are central to the experience. The restaurant offers a wheelchair-accessible car park, entrance, seating, and toilet, so more guests can enjoy their visit with greater ease and peace of mind.
Monona Bakery and Eatery has earned an impressive 4.50 out of 5 rating from 835 customer reviews, reflecting the dependable service, inviting setting, and satisfying food that keep guests coming back. Conveniently located at 4544 Monona Drive in Madison, WI 53716, the restaurant accepts credit cards, debit cards, and NFC mobile payments.
To place an order, ask about catering, or make a reservation, call +1 608-283-9987.
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Our Story
Welcome to a place where great food meets warm hospitality. We believe dining is more than just a meal - it's an experience to be savored and shared.
Our kitchen is dedicated to creating dishes that bring people together, using recipes that honor tradition while embracing innovation.
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A glimpse of our restaurant experience
Food & Drinks
A homemade Savory stuffed croissant. Pick between a Feta & Spinach (contains onion), Ham & Swiss, or a Chorizo & Potato(contains onion & cheese), Sausage & Egg & Cheddar. Since these are baked with the filling inside of them we can not remove or add any ingredients to them.
A sweet and light Earl Grey latte with a touch honey and lavender. Served Hot or Iced
An energizing drink made with Lotus Plant energy. Choose between our delicious flavors. Apex Energizer: A Lemonade and Blue Raspberry based energy drink with a cute gummy shark swimming in it. Tropical Lemonade: A sweet and tropical lemonade based energizer with flavors of mango, strawberry and coconut! Purple Rain: A lavender and guava flavored energy drink Pineapple upside down: a pineapple energy drink with a splash of cherry Mango Passion: A blend of mango juice and our homemade passion fruit juice into an energy drink
A delicious Matcha made with natural strawberries and strawberry syrup. (ICED ONLY)
Gluten-free. Purple cabbage, avocado, cilantro lime crema. Shrimp are cooked in a spicy chipotle sauce with pico de gallo. SOLD AS INDIVIDUAL TACOS
Completely Vegan and Gluten Free (if on corn tortillas). Sautéed bell peppers, mushrooms, onions, tomato, topped with avocado and cilantro. Comes with a side of our homemade hot sauce.
Large flour tortilla filled with refried beans, Mexican rice, cheddar cheese, Asada (steak), and lettuce. comes with a side of hot sauce.
Gluten-free. 3 corn tortillas stuffed with choice of beef, chicken or cheese covered in our homemade salsa Verde with a side of Mexican rice.
Gluten-free. A hearty beef and vegetable soup with a side of white rice, tortillas, and hot sauce. Soup comes as is. No changes or additions will be made.
Fresh cheese, Honduran Cream, refried beans, 2 eggs, avocado, choice of corn tortillas, fried plantain, or (2) homade flour tortillas.
Gluten-free. Asada and Al Pastor come with cilantro and onion ONLY Chicken tacos come with lettuce and tomato ONLY SOLD AS INDIVIDUAL TACOS
Gluten-free. One piece. Thick corn tortillas filled with your choice of pork, pork and cheese, just cheese, beans and cheese, or loroco and cheese (caper like the taste). With a side of cabbage slaw and tomato sauce.
Large flour tortilla filled with refried beans, Mexican rice, cheddar cheese, Al Pastor (pork), and lettuce. comes with a side of hot sauce.
Gluten-free. Fresh cheese, refried beans, 2 eggs, avocado, corn tortillas, thick fried plantain, or (2) homemade flour tortillas.
Gluten-free. A hearty mondongo and vegetable soup with a side of white rice and hot sauce. Soup comes as is. No changes or additions will be made.
Gluten-free. Honduran sour cream, Honduran rice n' beans (cooked together with coconut milk), avocado, chirmol, pickled onion, and choice of corn tortillas or thick fried plantain chips.
Large flour tortilla filled with refried beans, Mexican rice, cheddar cheese, chicken tinga, and lettuce. comes with a side of hot sauce.
Large flour tortilla filled with refried beans, Mexican rice, cheddar cheese, a mix of mushroom & peppers & onion & spinach, and lettuce. comes with a side of hot sauce.
One piece. Flour tortillas filled with refried beans, scrambled eggs, avocado, cheese, and Honduran cream.
Gluten-free. Honduran sour cream, Honduran rice n' beans (cooked together with coconut milk) , avocado, chirmol, pickled onion, and choice of corn tortillas or thick fried plantain chips.
Gluten-free. Fried green banana chips with cabbage salad, 1/4 chicken, cheese, and tomato sauce with onions and pickled onions. Or skip the chicken and get it with ground beef!
Gluten-free. Fresh cheese, refried beans, 2 eggs, avocado, corn tortillas, thick fried plantain, or (2) homemade flour tortillas.
Three corn tortillas stuffed with your choice of cheese, chicken, or steak covered in our homemade Mole sauce with a side of Mexican rice. ***sauce is made with peanuts, sesame, chocolate, and almonds can NOT be done without it.***
Green peppers, onion, tomato, ham, and Swiss cheese. A side of roasted potatoes and baguette.
3 Pancakes topped with blueberries, and strawberries. Comes with a side of Pancake syrup.
Eggs scrambled with your choice of 3 items. (Onion, tomato, jalapeño, roasted peppers, roasted tomatoes(oven roasted with SHALLOTS), mushrooms, spinach) Meat +$1.25 per choice (chorizo, bacon, ham, turkey). W/ roasted potatoes & baguette.
Cream cheese and ricotta filling with blueberries and strawberries. Topped with raspberry coulis and creme anglais. (sauces will come on the side).
Two soft poached eggs, bacon, spinach, and lemon bearnaise on a croissant. A side of roasted potatoes. (sauce comes on the side)
Gluten-free. Deep fried tortilla chips tossed in a SPICY salsa verde. Topped with two eggs and feta cheese. **sauce will come on the side to pour onto chips when they are delivered** They can be made with our EXTREMELY spicy red sauce. Please be aware that if you order them that way you are taking a chance of not being able to finish/eat them from how spicy they will be.
Chorizo, jalapeño, onion, tomato, potatoes, and queso fresco. Topped w/ 2 eggs & a side of (3) corn tortillas.
Bacon, mushrooms, onion, roasted red pepper. A side of roasted potatoes and baguette.
Potatoes, ham, pico de gallo, and Cheddar cheese. Topped with two over easy eggs. A side of toast.
Challah bread topped with berries, caramelized banana, and creme anglais. (sauces will come on the side).
Scrambled eggs, roasted peppers, chipotle aioli, Cheddar cheese, and lettuce wrapped in a flour tortilla. A side of chirmol.
Onion, roasted tomatoes (are oven roasted with SHALLOTS), and feta cheese. A side of roasted potatoes and baguette.
Our regular croissant with our homemade chipotle aioli, turkey, provolone cheese, and a fried egg.
Gluten-free. Scrambled eggs, chorizo, pico de gallo, with feta cheese and cilantro. A side of hot sauce. (If you choose the Flour tortillas the item is no longer Gluten-free).
A 3 egg Cheddar cheese omelet, add up to 4 fillings. (Onions, tomato, spinach, roasted peppers, roasted tomatoes(oven roasted with SHALLOTS), mushrooms, jalapeño) meat +$1.25 per choice (chorizo, turkey, bacon, ham) W/ roasted potatoes & baguette.
Roasted red peppers, pico de gallo, bacon, and Cheddar cheese. A side of roasted potatoes and baguette.
Jumex: Peach, Pineapple, Apple, or Mango Tropicana: Orange
Natural Juice
Homemade Unsweetened Iced Tea If you choose to add a flavoring this will also add sweetener to it!
Specify if Decaf or Regular If you want cream/ sugar indicate it in the requests section.
Habiscus juice
12 oz.Bottles
Horchata de Morro Allergens: Peanuts, Sesame seed, Dairy!
Imported from Honduras!
Natural Juice
Pick your flavor!
White rice.
1 chocolate chip pancake
Mmmmmmm… bacon.
Gluten-Free.
3 oz of our Homemade chipotle aioli
3oz
Spinach, tomato, onion. served with balsamic vinaigrette.
2 eggs cooked your way
5 corn tortillas
16oz container
Mild 16oz container
16 oz of dad's homemade from scratch Mole. Sweet, spicy, and creamy! Allergens: Gluten, Tree nuts, peanuts, sesame. This is a pretty thick base that can be thinned down with your choice of chicken broth or vegetable broth.
Gluten-Free.
Gluten-free, vegan. Ketchup on the side.
Gluten-Free. Honduran style rice and beans made with coconut milk. (cooked with culantro ,not cilantro. can not be made without it).
3 pieces
Homemade guacamole made with fresh avocados, onion, tomato, jalapeños, cilantro and lime juice. With a side of fresh fried tortilla chips.
3 oz of our homemade balsamic dressing
3oz Our Honduran style pico de gallo. Contains onion, cilantro, tomato, bell pepper, cucumber, and spices.
SPICY 16oz container
Consists of whatever fresh fruit we have on hand that day. Gluten-Free.
Homemade tortilla chips with our homemade sauce. Let us know if you want it Mild, Medium or Hot! (Has onion & cilantro in it) Gluten free
16oz container
Potatoes....but roasted
Gluten-Free. Whole deep fried ripe plantain.
a single pancake
1 of our handmade flour tortillas.
BOWL. Baguette on the side.
BOWL ONLY It changes all the time so give us a call at (608)283-9987 to see what we have available.
A hearty BOWL of our homemade chili. It has a little kick and will warm you right up! Comes with a side of sour cream, cheddar cheese, and baguette.
A delicious chai latte topped with a berry flavored cold foam. (not dairy free) Served Iced Choice of 12 oz. 16 oz. 20 oz.
choice of hot or cold.
Japanese Green tea powder. choice of hot or cold. Our matcha is NOT sweetened.
choice of hot or cold.
A delicious espresso drink with Honey and cinnamon.
A bold blend of rich cold brew coffee and creamy oat milk. Canned by RustyDog Coffee!
Let us know if you want us to add cream or sugar to it, and how many!
Rich, smooth cold brew coffee infused with nitrogen for a creamy, velvety texture. Canned by RustyDog Coffee!
ICED ONLY Our Horchata de Morro turned into an Iced latte for you. **Contains peanuts, sesame, dairy** No substitutions, and no ingredients can be removed.
Espresso and Chocolate choice of hot or cold.
Gluten-Free. Chicken breast, red onion, cherry tomatoes, roasted peppers, Kalamata’s, sliced pear, feta cheese, on spinach with balsamic vinaigrette. (dressing comes on the side)
Toasted sourdough with mayo, tomato, lettuce, and bacon.
Bacon, spinach, onion, tomato and pesto on toasted sourdough.
Turkey, bacon, avocado, lettuce, tomato, onion, smoked provolone, and chipotle aioli on multigrain.
Sauteed chicken breast, tomato, lettuce, pesto and Swiss on sourdough.
Fresh Spinach, pear, strawberries, toasted walnuts and feta cheese tossed in a homemade balsamic vinaigrette. (dressing comes on the side)
Scrambled eggs with cheese and a side of fresh fruit.
A large flour tortilla filled with melted cheese with a side of sour cream. add chicken tinga for an extra charge
(3) Chicken tenders with a side of fries. Choice of Ranch or BBQ sauce to dip.
(2) pancakes with fresh berries and a side of syrup.
A grilled cheese made on our homemade sourdough. With a side of fresh fruit.
Our delicious homemade Eclair, filled with bavarian cream and topped with chocolate ganache.
Gluten-Free.
A marbled cake with chocolate mousse, vanilla mousse, and chocolate ganache.
Each box contains 8 Alfajores. They are a shortbread cookie filled with dulce de leche and covered in powdered sugar.
Fresh Churro bites (tossed in cinnamon sugar) with your choice of sauce on the side to dip into.
A slice of creamy marscopone cheesecake.
A decadent chocoalte cake slice with chocoalte mouse. Gluten Free
Contains walnuts, coconut, pineapple, and raisins.
Thousand layers. Puff pastries with a Bavarian cream and whipped cream mixed filling topped with powdered sugar.
Fillings change daily, will send the flavor of the day. If you have any specific allergies to nuts or fruit please mention it in the comments so we are aware. If the flavor we have available has one of your allergens we will substitute it with a Mil Hojas or Flan.
Our delicious homemade cookies!
A croissant stuffed with cream cheese and raspberry.
Mexican pastry covered in cinnamon sugar.
A soft dough rolled with cinnamon on the inside and covered in cinnamon sugar on the outside. Individual piece.
Croissant dough filled with almond paste topped with more almonds. Individual piece.
Croissant dough filled with chocolate and topped with more chocolate. Individual piece.
A raised donut , pick your topping....or let us choose for you!
Choice of blueberry, chocolate chip, raspberry, cranberry walnut, or Lemon Poppyseed. Individual piece.
Homemade. Sliced. For a longer shelf life make sure to refrigerate it.
Get a small bag of pastries at a slight discount...... the catch is you get no say in what's in it. Let us decide what you get and maybe discover something new that you will love! If you are allergic to anything specific please let us know in the notes.
Choice of cherry, cream cheese, pineapple, guava & cheese, blueberry, or apple. Individual piece.
A regular croissant
Homemade. Sliced. For a longer shelf life make sure to refrigerate it.
A delicious danish like pastry covered in brown sugar caramelized Pecans. Only available on the weekends!
A fluffy dough filled with cinnamon and topped with icing. Individual piece.
Hear from our valued guests
We had a great first experience after hearing many great things! We went for breakfast and started out with scones and coffee. The breakfast scramble and omelet were 10/10. Perfect seasoning and yummy. The pancakes were good but I’d probably choose something else next time. Staff was extremely friendly and accommodating. Would def recommend!
Highly recommend this place for any meal. I have eaten breakfast, lunch, and dinner here (as well as snacks) and it has all been amazing. The menu has a great selection of items and many options for vegetarians. My favorite items are the green chilaquiles with an over easy egg- which is cooked perfectly- and the baleadas. Reasonable prices and very friendly staff. Cozy atmosphere as well!
We loved this place so much, we went there for breakfast each day of our trip! The menu has a ton of variety, so there is something for everyone. The options for pastries and desserts was almost overwhelming there were so many. The food does take awhile, but that is because everything is made fresh from scratch. You can tell from the flavor that they use quality spices and ingredients. Everything we tried was delicious.
Delicious. Will be back to try more of the extensive menu!
Excellent Honduran and Mexican food serving brunch all day. The delicious food is cooked to order and fresh. Try the Al pastor tacos-the best I’ve had in Wisconsin. Don’t be afraid if the parking lot is full. The food is worth it. Definitely worth the trip.
Google Maps led us to a spot across the street from Monona Bakery and Eatery, but we were really happy to look up at the right moment and notice it in its actual location. The woman at the register was friendly and helpful as I wanted a suggestion as Honduran food was new to me. She helped me choose "Plato Típico" with chicken and fried plantains. Delicious! The restaurant is bustling with activity as people walked in for pastries or ordered a meal from their menu full of great choices. You grab a menu, find a table, figure out what you want, and order at the register. Easy and casual. Nice vibe there. I wish we lived closer so we could keep eating at Monona Bakery!
We went to Monona Bakery for a late afternoon lunch on the weekend. We were just after the lunch/brunch crowds so it was not busy (thankfully.) We started off with an order of chips and medium salsa. Chips were FRESHLY made and still hot!! Yum. The medium salsa wasn’t too spicy. I ordered the Enchiladas Mole (one steak, one chicken, one cheese) and the hunny got chilaquiles with green sauce and a bowl of chili. Enchiladas were delicious! I think for my tastes the chicken worked best for the mole sauce, which was surprisingly nutty. Loved it! My husband loved the chilaquiles. Unique with the green sauce and feta cheese, and he said it hit the spot. The chili was decent. But was fairly average in flavor. Not bad, but didn’t have the flavor pizzazz we were anticipating. I took one star off for atmosphere only because there was someone continually sweeping the floor and moving chairs the whole time we ate (which was a little loud at times and distracting.) But to be expected when you dine at off hours I suppose. Not a deterrent, just an observation. Definitely will return and try another great dish. (Or get the Mole again with all 3 chicken enchiladas!!)
Had a fantastic experience today for lunch. We had the veggie tacos and enchiladas with sauce. They were happy to use flour tortillas in my request rather than corn. They have Honduran, Mexican American food and a really nice breakfast.
The food here is fantastic!🌯 Old school diner vibes. Counter service where you order everything and take back to your table. Just know when it is busy it takes time to get your food, but it is well worth the wait. Food is so good!!!!
I absolutely love this place. You can’t go wrong with any food or drink here, it’s all amazing! I especially love the enchiladas verdes and the tuxedo cake! And the staff are so delightful! They also have lovely plants everywhere and the atmosphere is super warm and welcoming. Literally cannot recommend Monona bakery enough!!!!❤️
Common questions about Monona Bakery and Eatery
Monona Bakery and Eatery is located at 4544 Monona Dr, Madison, WI 53716, United States, Madison, WI, United States.
You can reach Monona Bakery and Eatery by calling +1 608-283-9987.
Monona Bakery and Eatery has a rating of 4.5 out of 5 based on 835 customer reviews.
Monona Bakery and Eatery features the following accessibility: Wheelchair-accessible car park, Wheelchair-accessible entrance, Wheelchair-accessible seating, Wheelchair-accessible toilet.
Monona Bakery and Eatery features the following from the business: Identifies as Latino-owned, Identifies as women-owned.
Monona Bakery and Eatery features the following service options: Outdoor seating, Kerbside pickup, No-contact delivery, Delivery, On-site services, Takeaway, Dine-in.
Monona Bakery and Eatery features the following highlights: Fast service, Great coffee, Great dessert, Great tea selection, Serves local specialty.
Monona Bakery and Eatery features the following popular for: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Solo dining.
Monona Bakery and Eatery features the following offerings: Alcohol, Beer, Coffee, Comfort food, Healthy options, Quick bite, Small plates, Vegetarian options, Wine.
Monona Bakery and Eatery features the following dining options: Breakfast, Brunch, Lunch, Dinner, Catering, Counter service, Dessert, Seating.
Monona Bakery and Eatery features the following amenities: Restroom, Wi-Fi, Free Wi-Fi.
Monona Bakery and Eatery features the following atmosphere: Casual, Cozy, Quiet.
Monona Bakery and Eatery features the following crowd: Family friendly, Groups, Tourists.
Monona Bakery and Eatery features the following planning: Accepts reservations.
Monona Bakery and Eatery features the following payments: Credit cards, Debit cards, NFC mobile payments.
Monona Bakery and Eatery features the following children: Good for kids, High chairs, Kids' menu.
Monona Bakery and Eatery features the following parking: Free parking lot, Free street parking, Paid parking lot, Plenty of parking.
Monona Bakery and Eatery features the following pets: Dogs allowed outside.
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