Guidebook for Madison
Food Scene
Great food and brewery located next to Hilldale Mall. Downtown location just off square, on Doty St.
16 locals recommend
Great Dane Pub & Brewing Co. - Hilldale
357 Price PlGreat food and brewery located next to Hilldale Mall. Downtown location just off square, on Doty St.
Best coffee in Madison. Right downtown off capital square. Serving coffee, delicious bakery, sandwiches, beer, wine and alcoholic coffee drinks.
Ancora Coffee
107 King StBest coffee in Madison. Right downtown off capital square. Serving coffee, delicious bakery, sandwiches, beer, wine and alcoholic coffee drinks.
Best coffee in Madison. Small shop nearby Whole Foods. Good stop for 'on the road' coffee beverages!
6 locals recommend
Ancora Coffee Roasters
2871 University AveBest coffee in Madison. Small shop nearby Whole Foods. Good stop for 'on the road' coffee beverages!
Delicious Italian fare. Original 1950's decor sets the ambiance for great Italian dining.
31 locals recommend
Oliver's Public House
2540 University AveDelicious Italian fare. Original 1950's decor sets the ambiance for great Italian dining.
In heart of old Italian Greenbush neighborhood with small festive atmosphere serving great food and drinks.
Italian Workmen's Club
914 Regent StIn heart of old Italian Greenbush neighborhood with small festive atmosphere serving great food and drinks.
Want to try delicious classic Wisconsin foods? Check out this restaurant for its regional menu, crafted old fashioned cocktails, microbrews and Ancora Coffee.
86 locals recommend
The Old Fashioned
23 N Pinckney StWant to try delicious classic Wisconsin foods? Check out this restaurant for its regional menu, crafted old fashioned cocktails, microbrews and Ancora Coffee.
Excellent vegan selections. Small family owned restaurant doing good things.
24 locals recommend
Lao Laan Xang Restaurant
2098 Atwood AveExcellent vegan selections. Small family owned restaurant doing good things.
The Coopers Tavern
20 W Mifflin StIrish pub with super food, drinks, and atmosphere.
Excellent selections of breads and pastries baked fresh each day.
35 locals recommend
Madison Sourdough
916 Williamson StExcellent selections of breads and pastries baked fresh each day.
Japanese foods that are prepared fresh and very authentic to this cuisine. Delicious! Popular and right across from Sundance Cinema.
12 locals recommend
Muramoto Hilldale
546 N Midvale BlvdJapanese foods that are prepared fresh and very authentic to this cuisine. Delicious! Popular and right across from Sundance Cinema.
Wonderful breakfasts with outstanding breakfast selections. Best service, great coffee and kid friendly. Family run business.
12 locals recommend
Original Pancake House
5518 University AveWonderful breakfasts with outstanding breakfast selections. Best service, great coffee and kid friendly. Family run business.
Nearby unique restaurant chain serving breakfast, lunch and dinner that emulates a European grand cafe-style - indoor and outdoor seating.
14 locals recommend
Café Hollander - Hilldale
701 Hilldale WyNearby unique restaurant chain serving breakfast, lunch and dinner that emulates a European grand cafe-style - indoor and outdoor seating.
Tasty Thai food that is located a short walk from our house. Casual attire and eclectic decor.
11 locals recommend
Sa-Bai Thong Thai Cuisine
2840 University AveTasty Thai food that is located a short walk from our house. Casual attire and eclectic decor.
Delectable bakery and breakfasts. Serving a great selection of lunch food such as soup, salads or quiche.
15 locals recommend
La Brioche True Food
2862 University AveDelectable bakery and breakfasts. Serving a great selection of lunch food such as soup, salads or quiche.
Casual restaurant that focuses on delicious varieties of pasta. Open for lunches and into the evening. Carry out available.
6 locals recommend
Noodles and Company
North Midvale BoulevardCasual restaurant that focuses on delicious varieties of pasta. Open for lunches and into the evening. Carry out available.
Entertainment & Activities
AMC Madison 6
430 N Midvale BlvdComfortable seating and most current movies.
Well known classical theatre company that produces excellent plays year round. Unique outdoor theatre in the round and new intimate indoor stage. Best of Wisconsin. http://americanplayers.org
67 locals recommend
American Players Theatre
5950 Golf Course RdWell known classical theatre company that produces excellent plays year round. Unique outdoor theatre in the round and new intimate indoor stage. Best of Wisconsin. http://americanplayers.org
Breese Stevens Field
917 E Mifflin StNewest venue for outdoor concerts and events
UW Football stadium - only a 35 minute walk to Badger celebrations!
61 locals recommend
Camp Randall Stadium University of Wisconsin
1440 Monroe StUW Football stadium - only a 35 minute walk to Badger celebrations!
Beautiful venue on State St where a wonderful variety of plays, concerts and other entertainment is always occurring.
83 locals recommend
Overture Center for the Arts
201 State StBeautiful venue on State St where a wonderful variety of plays, concerts and other entertainment is always occurring.
Drinks & Nightlife
Karben4 Brewing
3698 Kinsman BlvdNew microbrew. Outstanding IPA! Bar food is fresh and flavorful.
Ale Asylum
3698 Pankratz StGreat beer and food.
Excellent brew, local neighborhood spot, and friendly staff.
29 locals recommend
One Barrel Brewing Company
2001 Atwood AveExcellent brew, local neighborhood spot, and friendly staff.
Next Door
2439 Atwood AveNew microbrew worth trying.
Vintage Spirits and Grill
529 University AveMicrobrews in the heart of campus.
Microbrewery and restaurant serving great food and beer.
10 locals recommend
Vintage Brewing Co. Madison
674 S Whitney WayMicrobrewery and restaurant serving great food and beer.
Sightseeing
Associated with University of Wisconsin. Best ice cream in town...maybe in the world! Also serving breakfasts, lunches and Ancora Coffee.
13 locals recommend
Babcock Hall Dairy Store
1605 Linden DrAssociated with University of Wisconsin. Best ice cream in town...maybe in the world! Also serving breakfasts, lunches and Ancora Coffee.
Wonderful Saturday and Wednesday selections of everything local...a taste of Wisconsin's best.
93 locals recommend
Dane County Farmers Market
3241 Martin Luther King Jr BlvdWonderful Saturday and Wednesday selections of everything local...a taste of Wisconsin's best.
UW's go to place for sunshine, meeting friends, making new friends, and eating Wisconsin bratwurst and drinking Wisconsin beer!
122 locals recommend
Memorial Union Terrace
800 Langdon StUW's go to place for sunshine, meeting friends, making new friends, and eating Wisconsin bratwurst and drinking Wisconsin beer!
Family owned vineyard and winery offering popular, delicious wines. Great place to take a picnic lunch or plan an outing for a tour of the winery and vineyards.
57 locals recommend
Wollersheim Winery & Distillery
7876 WI-188Family owned vineyard and winery offering popular, delicious wines. Great place to take a picnic lunch or plan an outing for a tour of the winery and vineyards.
The Frank Lloyd Wright Visitor Center is your gateway to all things Frank Lloyd Wright. Near the Wisconsin river and town of Spring Green and it's shops. www.taliesinpreservation.org/visitors-guide
14 locals recommend
Spring Green
The Frank Lloyd Wright Visitor Center is your gateway to all things Frank Lloyd Wright. Near the Wisconsin river and town of Spring Green and it's shops. www.taliesinpreservation.org/visitors-guide
The building was designated a National Historic Landmark. Beautiful marble and stone structure that was built in 1906-17. You can climb to an observation area to view the surrounding city.
141 locals recommend
Wisconsin State Capitol
2 E Main StThe building was designated a National Historic Landmark. Beautiful marble and stone structure that was built in 1906-17. You can climb to an observation area to view the surrounding city.
Just a couple blocks from the beautiful lakeshore walk to the University's Memorial Union, Alumni Park, campus and the preserve
7 locals recommend
UW-Madison Lakeshore Nature Preserve
2000 University Bay DrJust a couple blocks from the beautiful lakeshore walk to the University's Memorial Union, Alumni Park, campus and the preserve
Epic campus that allows visitors to meander through their 'themed' corporate buildings where incredible pieces of art can be viewed while you become surrounded by the employees daily experience.
20 locals recommend
Epic
1979 Milky WayEpic campus that allows visitors to meander through their 'themed' corporate buildings where incredible pieces of art can be viewed while you become surrounded by the employees daily experience.
Arts & Culture
FREE! Always offering rotating exhibits and an excellent collection art. Right on campus.
73 locals recommend
Chazen Museum of Art
800 University AveFREE! Always offering rotating exhibits and an excellent collection art. Right on campus.
Essentials
Whole Foods Market
4710 University AveExcellent choices for organics and local foods.
Convenient and well kept grocery on campus, in Lucky high-rise.
11 locals recommend
Fresh Madison Market
703 University AveConvenient and well kept grocery on campus, in Lucky high-rise.
Trader Joe's
1810 Monroe StLocated on Monroe Street; a delightful neighborhood shopping area.
Longtime Madison favorite with great selection of microbrews, wines and liquors. Friendly, helpful staff. Often hold tastings on Friday afternoons.
Steve's Wine.Beer.Spirits
3618 University AveLongtime Madison favorite with great selection of microbrews, wines and liquors. Friendly, helpful staff. Often hold tastings on Friday afternoons.
Very well-stocked with wide selection of grocery and produce. Deli bar with prepared foods offers good selection.
19 locals recommend
Metcalfe's Market
726 N Midvale BlvdVery well-stocked with wide selection of grocery and produce. Deli bar with prepared foods offers good selection.
Chain drug store offering essentials to travelers and providing easy location to pick up any prescription one might have forgotten.
30 locals recommend
Walgreens
3700 University AveChain drug store offering essentials to travelers and providing easy location to pick up any prescription one might have forgotten.
Shopping
Candinas Chocolatier
11 W Main StLocally made truffles and other chocolate delicacies.
Wonderful selection of Wisconsin cheeses and unique gifts under one roof.
14 locals recommend
Fromagination
12 S Carroll StWonderful selection of Wisconsin cheeses and unique gifts under one roof.
Eclectic variety of nationally known and local shops, restaurants and theatre all within walking distance from home. Hilldale is the premier venue for upscale shopping and dining in Madison. Close in proximity to home.
Midvale Plaza Shopping Center
Eclectic variety of nationally known and local shops, restaurants and theatre all within walking distance from home. Hilldale is the premier venue for upscale shopping and dining in Madison. Close in proximity to home.
Oils, vinegars,spirits, wines and gourmet specialties of the highest quality. Come in to taste and sample before purchasing in distinctive bottles. Learn more about classic spirits shipped and sold in small casks. Entertain your tastebuds with a visit!
Vom Fass
3248 University AveOils, vinegars,spirits, wines and gourmet specialties of the highest quality. Come in to taste and sample before purchasing in distinctive bottles. Learn more about classic spirits shipped and sold in small casks. Entertain your tastebuds with a visit!