Guidebook for Madison
Food Scene
Monona Bakery and Eatery
4544 Monona DrThe have the best coffee! JBC (Johnson Brother's Coffee Roasters, is a local coffee roaster with international awards for best coffee! They also have a lovely bakery and sandwich menu.
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Rosie's Coffee Bar & Bakery
4604 Monona DrThe have the best coffee! JBC (Johnson Brother's Coffee Roasters, is a local coffee roaster with international awards for best coffee! They also have a lovely bakery and sandwich menu.
Pasqual's Cantina
1344 E Washington AveThe BEST Southwestern food!
Tex Tubb's Taco Palace
2009 Atwood AveGreat Mexican food and quaint bar area.
The best 1950's diner serving American Cuisine (with TONS of vegan/vegetarian options). The bakery items are to die for!
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Monty's Blue Plate Diner
2089 Atwood AveThe best 1950's diner serving American Cuisine (with TONS of vegan/vegetarian options). The bakery items are to die for!
Cozy and creative area-sourced American fare for breakfast and lunch. Wonderful coffee!
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Crema Cafe
4124 Monona DrCozy and creative area-sourced American fare for breakfast and lunch. Wonderful coffee!
Delicious pizzas, and everything else from appetizers to entrees. This is the best pizza to order delivery to the door!
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Glass Nickel Pizza Co. - Madison East
2916 Atwood AveDelicious pizzas, and everything else from appetizers to entrees. This is the best pizza to order delivery to the door!
Java Cat Coffee
4221 Monona DrGreat coffee and awesome gelato! Wi-fi access.
Quaint cafe & bakery serving comfort food & creative cupcake flavors in a family-friendly setting.
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Daisy Cafe & Cupcakery
2827 Atwood AveQuaint cafe & bakery serving comfort food & creative cupcake flavors in a family-friendly setting.
Bahn | Thai Restaurant
944 Williamson StAsian, Thai cuisine
Asian, Thai, vegetarian friendly, vegan options and gluten-free options. Excellent food!
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Lao Laan Xang Restaurant
2098 Atwood AveAsian, Thai, vegetarian friendly, vegan options and gluten-free options. Excellent food!
Swad
6007 Monona DrAll around excellent Indian food.
Dobhan Restaurant
2110 Atwood AveAsian, Nepali, vegetarian options. Excellent food!
Excellent! Laid-back, cash-only tavern offering gourmet pub grub, rotating tap beers & live music most nights.
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Alchemy
1980 Atwood AveExcellent! Laid-back, cash-only tavern offering gourmet pub grub, rotating tap beers & live music most nights.
Stalzy's Deli
2701 Atwood AveAmerican, Delicatessen - very good
Green Owl Cafe
1970 Atwood AveVegan/Vegetarian American, cafe
Essentials
For all of your organic, locally sourced foods. Pricey but DEFINITELY the best employee owned food cooperative around. They also have an amazing hot and cold food bar for those of you "on the go".
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Willy Street Co-op—East
1221 Williamson StFor all of your organic, locally sourced foods. Pricey but DEFINITELY the best employee owned food cooperative around. They also have an amazing hot and cold food bar for those of you "on the go".
Drinks & Nightlife
A beer-focused bar, elevated pub food & brunch plus board games in a vintage, hodgepodge setting.
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Weary Traveler Freehouse
1201 Williamson StA beer-focused bar, elevated pub food & brunch plus board games in a vintage, hodgepodge setting.
Comfy neighborhood watering hole featuring a pub grub menu, live music, a pool table & a patio.
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Mickey's Tavern
1524 Williamson StComfy neighborhood watering hole featuring a pub grub menu, live music, a pool table & a patio.
Sleek, snug cocktail lounge with Asian flair pouring martinis & beers in dimly lit digs & patio.
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Jade Monkey
217 Cottage Grove RdSleek, snug cocktail lounge with Asian flair pouring martinis & beers in dimly lit digs & patio.
Unfussy haunt with glass-block window starring live blues, country & jazz plus a small dance floor. The great thing about this venue is you will find the most eclectic gathering of people from all walks of life and all backgrounds.
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Crystal Corner Bar
1302 Williamson StUnfussy haunt with glass-block window starring live blues, country & jazz plus a small dance floor. The great thing about this venue is you will find the most eclectic gathering of people from all walks of life and all backgrounds.
Brunch, Lunch, Dinner, Takeout, Reservations, Seating, Waitstaff, Parking Available, Television, Serves Alcohol, Wine and Beer, Accepts American Express, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Free Wifi, Accepts Discover, Outdoor Seating, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible
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Next Door
2439 Atwood AveBrunch, Lunch, Dinner, Takeout, Reservations, Seating, Waitstaff, Parking Available, Television, Serves Alcohol, Wine and Beer, Accepts American Express, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Free Wifi, Accepts Discover, Outdoor Seating, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible
American bar, pub, serves lunch, dinner. Classic Wisconsin Tavern, laid back, darts, pool, TVs.
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Harmony Bar & Grill
2201 Atwood AveAmerican bar, pub, serves lunch, dinner. Classic Wisconsin Tavern, laid back, darts, pool, TVs.
Barrymore Theatre
2090 Atwood AveHistoric venue with good shows.
THE MAJESTIC THEATRE IS MADISON, WISCONSIN’S OLDEST THEATRE HAVING OPENED ON DECEMBER 15, 1906 AS A VAUDEVILLE THEATRE. Live music, the Majestic also features stand up comedy, theme parties such as our infamous 80’s vs. 90’s retro dance party, and “Brew n’ View” movies from time to time. And who knows we may even host an occasional burlesque show now and then to liven things up.
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Majestic theater
115 King StTHE MAJESTIC THEATRE IS MADISON, WISCONSIN’S OLDEST THEATRE HAVING OPENED ON DECEMBER 15, 1906 AS A VAUDEVILLE THEATRE. Live music, the Majestic also features stand up comedy, theme parties such as our infamous 80’s vs. 90’s retro dance party, and “Brew n’ View” movies from time to time. And who knows we may even host an occasional burlesque show now and then to liven things up.
The Orpheum Theater first opened its doors on March 31, 1927. Originally built as a vaudeville venue and a movie theater, The Orpheum Theater was also the first building in Wisconsin to have air conditioning. In 2013, after the theater had spent years in disrepair, the Gus Paras family bought the building and lovingly restored the theater to its former glory. Currently, exclusively booked and operated by Live Nation, The Orpheum Theater hosts regular concerts, stand-up comedy shows, weddings and events.
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Orpheum Theater
216 State StThe Orpheum Theater first opened its doors on March 31, 1927. Originally built as a vaudeville venue and a movie theater, The Orpheum Theater was also the first building in Wisconsin to have air conditioning. In 2013, after the theater had spent years in disrepair, the Gus Paras family bought the building and lovingly restored the theater to its former glory. Currently, exclusively booked and operated by Live Nation, The Orpheum Theater hosts regular concerts, stand-up comedy shows, weddings and events.
Sightseeing
16 acres of gardens, including a tropical conservatory, a rose garden & a gilded Thai pavilion.
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Izindawo zebhotani zase-Olbrich
3330 Atwood Ave16 acres of gardens, including a tropical conservatory, a rose garden & a gilded Thai pavilion.
Wisconsin State Capitol
2 E Main StThis is a must see capitol building.
Arts & Culture
Overture Center for the Arts is a state of the art performing arts center and art gallery. Check out a show when you are in town! Or just stop in for a visit while walking State Street.
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Overture Center for the Arts
201 State StOverture Center for the Arts is a state of the art performing arts center and art gallery. Check out a show when you are in town! Or just stop in for a visit while walking State Street.
Shopping
State Street is a pedestrian mall (with buses and emergency vehicles only), which is home to over 370 local shops, restaurants, and bars. You name it, there will be a shop for it on State Street. On either end of State Street is the UW-Madison Campus, and the Wisconsin State Capitol Building.
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State Street
State StreetState Street is a pedestrian mall (with buses and emergency vehicles only), which is home to over 370 local shops, restaurants, and bars. You name it, there will be a shop for it on State Street. On either end of State Street is the UW-Madison Campus, and the Wisconsin State Capitol Building.
Parks & Nature
Gorgeous park in the middle of Madison. Bike, walk, jog your way around this wonderful ecological center.
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University of Wisconsin Madison Arboretum Visitor Center
2880 Longenecker DrGorgeous park in the middle of Madison. Bike, walk, jog your way around this wonderful ecological center.