Guidebook for Madison
Food Scene
Pedro's Mexican Restaurante
3555 E Washington AveGreat Mexican food, plenty of seating, and drink specials.
People's Bakery
2810 E Washington AveGreat donuts and amazing falafel, gyros, and other mediterranean cuisine.
Buffalo Wild Wings
6544 Monona DrNational sports bar chain.
Einstein Bros. Bagels
3904 E Washington AveCoffee and breakfast food.
Salvatore's Tomato Pies
912 E Johnson StOne of the best pizzerias in Madison.
Monsoon Siam
2326 Atwood AveOne of the best Thai places in town.
Fair Oaks Diner
44 S Fair Oaks AveOne of the best old-fashioned diners on the east side.
Great breakfast food, on weekends there might be a line out the door.
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Monty's Blue Plate Diner
2089 Atwood AveGreat breakfast food, on weekends there might be a line out the door.
Lao Laan Xang Restaurant
2098 Atwood AveAmazing laotian cuisine.
Cafe Brittoli
2326 Atwood AveWifi, coffee, and very colorful.
Stalzy's Deli
2701 Atwood AveGood deli food.
La Taguara
3502 E Washington AveOne block away. Just walk out the front door, go forward one block and take a right.
Banzo
2105 Sherman AveGreat falafel.
Takumi
4323 E Towne BlvdSushi.
Doolittles Woodfire Grill
I've heard a lot of good things about this place.
Ella's Deli and Ice Cream Parlor
Kosher food and a ferris wheel outside.
My favorite place to eat breakfast. It gets very busy on the weekends so go early.
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Lazy Jane's Cafe and Bakery
1358 Williamson StMy favorite place to eat breakfast. It gets very busy on the weekends so go early.
Back when I lived in that neighborhood I ate here frequently.
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Weary Traveler Freehouse
1201 Williamson StBack when I lived in that neighborhood I ate here frequently.
The Old Fashioned
23 N Pinckney StVery popular place to get food or drinks.
I eat here sometimes and it's hard to avoid getting ice cream when I do.
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Michael's Frozen Custard
2531 Monroe StI eat here sometimes and it's hard to avoid getting ice cream when I do.
Manna Cafe & Bakery
611 N Sherman AveAnother great breakfast spot on the east side.
Cottage Cafe
915 Atlas AveA hidden breakfast gem.
Cargo Coffee
750 E Washington AveCoffee & wifi.
Moka
2910 E Washington AveDrive-thru only coffee.
Outback Steakhouse
4520 E Towne BlvdSteak.
Red Lobster
4502 E Towne BlvdLobster.
IHOP
4614 E Washington AveIt's IHOP.
Fast Biryani
4738 E Washington AveIndian food.
That BBQ Joint
901 Williamson StI eat here once a week and I have to talk myself out of eating here every day.
Denny's
1798 Thierer RdOpen 24/7.
Hạ Long Bay Restaurant
1353 Williamson StOne of the best in town.Thai/Vietnamese,laotian.
Green Owl Cafe
1970 Atwood AveVegetarian! http://www.greenowlcafe.com/
Kavanaugh's | Esquire Club
1025 N Sherman AveOne of my regular fares works here.
Taco Bell
6275 McKee RdIt is what it is.
Drinks & Nightlife
Dexter's Pub
301 North StGreat food, great beer selection. A local bar, not a chain.
Tip Top Tavern
601 North StLocal pub, great beer, great food.
Karben4 Brewing
3698 Kinsman BlvdMicrobrewery.
In between the airport and my Airbnb location. One of the bigger microbreweries in the state because they're amazing.
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Ale Asylum
3698 Pankratz StIn between the airport and my Airbnb location. One of the bigger microbreweries in the state because they're amazing.
One of the best pizzerias in Madison, they deliver (late) to my Airbnb location.
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Glass Nickel Pizza Co. - Madison East
2916 Atwood AveOne of the best pizzerias in Madison, they deliver (late) to my Airbnb location.
Next Door
2439 Atwood AveMicrobrewery. Great food.
One Barrel Brewing Company
2001 Atwood AveMicrobrewery.
Harmony Bar & Grill
2201 Atwood AveDrinks, food, live music.
Wilson's Bar
2144 Atwood AveLocal sports bar. Great fish fry.
Alchemy
1980 Atwood AveGreat food and great drinks.
Lazy Oaf Lounge
1617 N Stoughton RdMy friends said recommend it so I am. Within walking distance.
A large variety of whiskeys and other spirits along with an equally large beer selection. Specializing in things less common.
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The Malt House
2609 E Washington AveA large variety of whiskeys and other spirits along with an equally large beer selection. Specializing in things less common.
This is the east side location of the Grate Dane. They poutine is a favorite of mine, they brew their own beer and have seasonal selections along with guest beers on tap.
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Great Dane Pub & Brewing Co. - Eastside
876 Jupiter DriveThis is the east side location of the Grate Dane. They poutine is a favorite of mine, they brew their own beer and have seasonal selections along with guest beers on tap.
Brass Ring Bar & Restaurant
701 E Washington AvePool tables by the hour, food, and drink.
Baldwin Street Grille
1304 E Washington AveGreat place to get a burger.
Prism
924 Williamson StGay bar. A place to dance.
Hooters
2639 E Springs DrWings.
Old Sugar Distillery
931 E Main StSpirit makers.
Essentials
Very nice, very clean grocery store. They also have a restaurant inside with lots of options.
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Hy-Vee
3801 E Washington AveVery nice, very clean grocery store. They also have a restaurant inside with lots of options.
A local co-op that rivals Trader Joe's and Whole Foods in their quality and surpasses both in their ethical behavior.
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Willy Street Co-op—East
1221 Williamson StA local co-op that rivals Trader Joe's and Whole Foods in their quality and surpasses both in their ethical behavior.
A small, boutique neighborhood grocery store with a great deli.
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Jenifer Street Market
2038 Jenifer StA small, boutique neighborhood grocery store with a great deli.
ALDI
3925 Lien RdAffordable groceries for the frugal traveler.
Woodman's Food Market
3817 Milwaukee StDecent prices, a very thorough liquor store.
Shopping
FedEx Office Print & Ship Center
3906 E Washington AveFor making copies and shipping things.
State Street
State StreetEverybody knows about State Street.
East Towne Mall
89 E Towne WayShopping.
Target
4301 Lien RdIt's the closest Target.
Half Price Books
4250 E Towne BlvdThe closest book store.
Everything Else
Walgreens
3710 E Washington AvePharmacy.
Hertz Rent a Car
4000 International LnRent a car at the airport.
Tech Heroes Cell phone Repair
3771 E Washington AveIn case your electronic device breaks.
Arts & Culture
Kohl Miðstöðin
601 W Dayton StSporting events and music.
Broom Street Theater
1119 Williamson StLocal theater company does a great job. The theater scene is strong in Madison.
The larger theater in Madison, not only doing plays but also showing movies during the Madison Film Festival.
Bartell Theatre
113 E Mifflin StThe larger theater in Madison, not only doing plays but also showing movies during the Madison Film Festival.
Local music venue. Features local, regional, and smaller national acts.
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High Noon Saloon
701 E Washington AveLocal music venue. Features local, regional, and smaller national acts.
Crystal Corner Bar
1302 Williamson StBar and venue. Very local. Very established.
Sightseeing
16 acres of indoor and outdoor gardens. More information here: http://www.olbrich.org/visit/hours.cfm
Olbrich Gardens
Atwood Drive Southeast16 acres of indoor and outdoor gardens. More information here: http://www.olbrich.org/visit/hours.cfm
The largest state capitol building in the United States.
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Wisconsin ríkisstjórnarhöll
2 E Main StThe largest state capitol building in the United States.
One of the best universities in the world. I might be biased.
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University of Wisconsin - Madison
One of the best universities in the world. I might be biased.