Guidebook for Madison
Food Scene
Great coffee, tea, beer and wines. Breakfast and lunch sandwiches. Convenient take-out of everything.
10 locals recommend
Barriques - Monroe St.
1825 Monroe StGreat coffee, tea, beer and wines. Breakfast and lunch sandwiches. Convenient take-out of everything.
Good neighborhood hangout. Live music in evenings. Yummy baked goods. Nice fireplace in winter.
12 locals recommend
Crescendo Espresso Bar + Music Cafe
1859 Monroe StGood neighborhood hangout. Live music in evenings. Yummy baked goods. Nice fireplace in winter.
Super baked goods, specialty breakfast biscuits...owner lives in the neighborhood.
13 locals recommend
Bloom Bake Shop
1851 Monroe StSuper baked goods, specialty breakfast biscuits...owner lives in the neighborhood.
Drinks & Nightlife
Brasserie V
1923 Monroe StPopular restaurant and bar with deep Belgian beer selection.
Sightseeing
Vilas Park and Lake Wingra are great in any season from summer swimming and boating to winter ice skating and ice fishing.
Vilas Park Drive
Vilas Park DriveVilas Park and Lake Wingra are great in any season from summer swimming and boating to winter ice skating and ice fishing.
Home of the University of Wisconsin Badger football team
61 locals recommend
Camp Randall Stadium University of Wisconsin
1440 Monroe StHome of the University of Wisconsin Badger football team
Parks & Nature
A prime example of early land restoration to create a university research arboretum.
6 locals recommend
Arboretum Dr
A prime example of early land restoration to create a university research arboretum.
Essentials
Neuhauser Pharmacy
1875 Monroe StNeighborhood drug store.
Trader Joe's
1810 Monroe StFor all your food, wine and beer needs
Shopping
Orange Tree Imports
1721 Monroe StGood for gifts, unique Badger items and kitchen essentials.
Everything Else
Reading area, local magazines/newspapers, WiFi and very helpful staff.
Madison Public Library - Monroe Street
1705 Monroe StReading area, local magazines/newspapers, WiFi and very helpful staff.