Christa’s Madison Guidebook
Food scene
This is one of our favorite restaurants in town. Reservations are encouraged.
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Heritage Tavern
131 E Mifflin StThis is one of our favorite restaurants in town. Reservations are encouraged.
This is a fun bar spot. It's a house turned into bar in the historic district of Willy Street. They also own Grandpa's pizza next door. You can usually get drinks and order pizza from Gib's or grab a drink while you wait for a table at Grandpa's Pizza.
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Gib's
1380 Williamson StThis is a fun bar spot. It's a house turned into bar in the historic district of Willy Street. They also own Grandpa's pizza next door. You can usually get drinks and order pizza from Gib's or grab a drink while you wait for a table at Grandpa's Pizza.
Grandpa's pizza is a local favorite. They also own Gibs next door. Grab a drink while you wait for a table or get a drink at Gibbs and order pizza to be delivered to you there.
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Grampa's Pizzeria
1374 Williamson StGrandpa's pizza is a local favorite. They also own Gibs next door. Grab a drink while you wait for a table or get a drink at Gibbs and order pizza to be delivered to you there.
This is one of our favorite brunch spots. We hit up this one before the farmers market on the square. The location on university is also great.
Ancora Coffee
107 King StThis is one of our favorite brunch spots. We hit up this one before the farmers market on the square. The location on university is also great.
This is one of our family's favorite brunch spots when they're visiting town. They are usually busy so expect a wait, but they are attached to a hotel lobby for you to wait. The donut fried chicken & blueberry ricotta pancakes are some of our favorites.
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Bassett Street Brunch Club
444 W Johnson StThis is one of our family's favorite brunch spots when they're visiting town. They are usually busy so expect a wait, but they are attached to a hotel lobby for you to wait. The donut fried chicken & blueberry ricotta pancakes are some of our favorites.
Another one of our favorite brunch spots in town. Their scones are delicious. It's a cute house in the Willy Street district.
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Lazy Jane's Cafe and Bakery
1358 Williamson StAnother one of our favorite brunch spots in town. Their scones are delicious. It's a cute house in the Willy Street district.
Another great brunch option. They also have some of our favorite sourdough bread in town. They supply many pastries and fresh bread around town.
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Madison Sourdough
916 Williamson StAnother great brunch option. They also have some of our favorite sourdough bread in town. They supply many pastries and fresh bread around town.
This is one of new favorite dinner spots. If you're a foodie see if you can get reservations here before you come. They are usually booked up. It is on the pricier side but absolutely delicious.
The Harvey House
644 West Washington AvenueThis is one of new favorite dinner spots. If you're a foodie see if you can get reservations here before you come. They are usually booked up. It is on the pricier side but absolutely delicious.
This is our absolute favorite sushi in town. Try to make reservations or expect a wait when you go. Or get take out. (They do take a bit but text you when you can go inside to pick it up)
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RED
316 W Washington AveThis is our absolute favorite sushi in town. Try to make reservations or expect a wait when you go. Or get take out. (They do take a bit but text you when you can go inside to pick it up)
This is the perfect spot for a romantic date night dinner. The views of the capital are some of the best on the square. Make reservations and go hungry. You will be stuffed when you leave.
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Eno Vino Downtown
1 N Webster StThis is the perfect spot for a romantic date night dinner. The views of the capital are some of the best on the square. Make reservations and go hungry. You will be stuffed when you leave.
Another great dinner spot on the square with views of the Capital. I love the sliders and poutine.
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The Coopers Tavern
20 W Mifflin StAnother great dinner spot on the square with views of the Capital. I love the sliders and poutine.
This is a fun spot in Downtown Middleton. (8 mins from the house) They have a huge selection of beers/drinks.
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Longtable Beer Cafe
7545 Hubbard AveThis is a fun spot in Downtown Middleton. (8 mins from the house) They have a huge selection of beers/drinks.
If you like the old school diner vibe then Hubbards is great for you. They have a huge pie selection that greets you at the door.
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Hubbard Avenue Diner
7445 Hubbard AveIf you like the old school diner vibe then Hubbards is great for you. They have a huge pie selection that greets you at the door.
This is a local grocery store but they have one of our favorite friday night fish fries! (You have to call ahead and order)
They also have great sandwiches everyday. Calling to place your order is the fastest way to get your order. Otherwise you can go in and order and look around the market for local beers/cheese while you wait.
Brennan's Cellars
This is a local grocery store but they have one of our favorite friday night fish fries! (You have to call ahead and order)
They also have great sandwiches everyday. Calling to place your order is the fastest way to get your order. Otherwise you can go in and order and look around the market for local beers/cheese while you wait.
This is a breakfast staple in Madison. It is always busy on the weekends so expect a wait. The lobby can get a bit cramped. Our families always request to go here while visiting. They also do a good job with gluten free orders without cross contamination.
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Original Pancake House
5518 University AveThis is a breakfast staple in Madison. It is always busy on the weekends so expect a wait. The lobby can get a bit cramped. Our families always request to go here while visiting. They also do a good job with gluten free orders without cross contamination.
A fun mexican place on the West side close to our house. They have the best margaritas!! My favorite is the prickly pear. You go here for the margaritas over the food.
Ancho and Agave
1601 Aspen CommonsA fun mexican place on the West side close to our house. They have the best margaritas!! My favorite is the prickly pear. You go here for the margaritas over the food.
Great stir-fry dishes. They are extremely fast and close to the house if you want an easy to-go dinner option.
Chin's Asia Fresh
8414 Old Sauk RoadGreat stir-fry dishes. They are extremely fast and close to the house if you want an easy to-go dinner option.
This is our favorite drive through coffee spot near our house. My husbands loves their iced Jamaican cold brew!! If you love cheese danishes see if they have any. Madison Sourdough delivers fresh danishes & they are some of the best we've ever had in Madison. Oh and if you have your dog bring them and get them a morning treat :)
MOKA
7402 Mineral Point RoadThis is our favorite drive through coffee spot near our house. My husbands loves their iced Jamaican cold brew!! If you love cheese danishes see if they have any. Madison Sourdough delivers fresh danishes & they are some of the best we've ever had in Madison. Oh and if you have your dog bring them and get them a morning treat :)
Sightseeing
If the weather is nice this is such a great walk. Especially in the spring and summer. You do have to pay for parking typically. The views of Lake Mendota are absolutely incredible. Great spot for a picnic.
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Picnic Point
2000 University Bay DrIf the weather is nice this is such a great walk. Especially in the spring and summer. You do have to pay for parking typically. The views of Lake Mendota are absolutely incredible. Great spot for a picnic.
This park is one of our favorites. You can relax by the water in the spring/summer. Or if you want a more intense hike you can hike to the top which boast the most incredible views of Devils Lake. I would pack a lunch or plan on eating before you go as it's 45 mins from our house. You do have to pay for parking here.
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魔鬼湖
S5975 Park RdThis park is one of our favorites. You can relax by the water in the spring/summer. Or if you want a more intense hike you can hike to the top which boast the most incredible views of Devils Lake. I would pack a lunch or plan on eating before you go as it's 45 mins from our house. You do have to pay for parking here.
This is one of those hidden gems located outside of Devils lake. If you plan accordingly you can hit both in one day. (Take food if you do both) You hike across a creek so expect it to be wet.
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帕弗里峡谷州立自然区
1377 County Rd DLThis is one of those hidden gems located outside of Devils lake. If you plan accordingly you can hit both in one day. (Take food if you do both) You hike across a creek so expect it to be wet.