Guidebook for Madison
Food Scene
This is our favorite neighborhood coffee spot! The coffee, staff, and neighborhood vibe are top notch. Two warnings: they don't have wi-fi and they only take cash.
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The Victory Madison
2710 Atwood AveThis is our favorite neighborhood coffee spot! The coffee, staff, and neighborhood vibe are top notch. Two warnings: they don't have wi-fi and they only take cash.
We like this place for its relaxed vibe, friendly staff, and eclectic menu that is certain to please most people's palettes.
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Daisy Cafe & Cupcakery
2827 Atwood AveWe like this place for its relaxed vibe, friendly staff, and eclectic menu that is certain to please most people's palettes.
If you're in the mood for an amazing reuben or anything on rye bread, check out this neighborhood deli. They also have beer and wine for carryout.
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Stalzy's Deli
2701 Atwood AveIf you're in the mood for an amazing reuben or anything on rye bread, check out this neighborhood deli. They also have beer and wine for carryout.
This restaurant and bar is one of our perennial favorites on the Capitol Square. They serve up great drinks and consistently delicious and creative food made with loads of local ingredients.
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Graze
1 S Pinckney StThis restaurant and bar is one of our perennial favorites on the Capitol Square. They serve up great drinks and consistently delicious and creative food made with loads of local ingredients.
Delicious coffee and amazing crepes made with local ingredients. Need I say more? This place is pretty small so not ideal for a large group.
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Bradbury's Coffee
127 N Hamilton StDelicious coffee and amazing crepes made with local ingredients. Need I say more? This place is pretty small so not ideal for a large group.
This delicious bakery has fantastic breakfast and lunch menus. They serve up lots of local ingredients and good coffee. It is a great place to hole up for the day if you need to get some work done.
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Madison Sourdough
916 Williamson StThis delicious bakery has fantastic breakfast and lunch menus. They serve up lots of local ingredients and good coffee. It is a great place to hole up for the day if you need to get some work done.
I prefer the dumplings over the ramen but both are good! The front patio is lovely on a warm evening.
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Umami Ramen & Dumpling Bar
923 Williamson StreetI prefer the dumplings over the ramen but both are good! The front patio is lovely on a warm evening.
Everything Else
This is our favorite bakery in Madison and maybe even the whole world. Anything made with their croissant dough is divine and they have great drip coffee. I've never had a bad Batch treat.
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Batch Bakehouse
1402 Williamson StThis is our favorite bakery in Madison and maybe even the whole world. Anything made with their croissant dough is divine and they have great drip coffee. I've never had a bad Batch treat.
Best chocolatier in town! The Food Network calls this place the Holy Grail of Chocolates.
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Gail Ambrosius Chocolatier
2083 Atwood AveBest chocolatier in town! The Food Network calls this place the Holy Grail of Chocolates.
Don't miss the biggest farmers market in the country! Every Saturday from 6am - 2pm vendors line the four sides of the Capitol. In the winter the market moves inside. Check the web for location info.
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Dane County Farmers Market
3241 Martin Luther King Jr BlvdDon't miss the biggest farmers market in the country! Every Saturday from 6am - 2pm vendors line the four sides of the Capitol. In the winter the market moves inside. Check the web for location info.
This adorable walk-up ice cream shop becomes the neighborhood gathering spot during the summer months. There are a few tables and chairs and loads of grass for lounging nearby.
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Chocolate Shoppe Ice Cream Co.
2322 Atwood AveThis adorable walk-up ice cream shop becomes the neighborhood gathering spot during the summer months. There are a few tables and chairs and loads of grass for lounging nearby.
The Goodman Community Center has a drop-in fitness center and a great little cafe for studying or grabbing a cup of coffee.
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Goodman Community Center IRONWORKS
214 Waubesa StThe Goodman Community Center has a drop-in fitness center and a great little cafe for studying or grabbing a cup of coffee.
Sightseeing
This is a beautiful and relaxing place to take a stroll and the scenery changes with the seasons.
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Olbrich Botanische Gärten
3330 Atwood AveThis is a beautiful and relaxing place to take a stroll and the scenery changes with the seasons.
Drinks & Nightlife
Mickey's is one of our favorite neighborhood bars, partly because of the vibe and partly because their food is delicious. If the sun is shining, try to grab a spot on the cozy patio.
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Mickey's Tavern
1524 Williamson StMickey's is one of our favorite neighborhood bars, partly because of the vibe and partly because their food is delicious. If the sun is shining, try to grab a spot on the cozy patio.
This is another one of our favorite neighborhood bars. They serve delicious food and often have live music in the evenings.
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Alchemy
1980 Atwood AveThis is another one of our favorite neighborhood bars. They serve delicious food and often have live music in the evenings.
If you want to transport yourself back in time, grab a leather booth in the bar and order a drink. The food is steakhouse/old school continental and delicious.
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Tornado Steak House
116 S Hamilton StIf you want to transport yourself back in time, grab a leather booth in the bar and order a drink. The food is steakhouse/old school continental and delicious.
Essentials
The flagship store of our local grocery co-op. Loads of local and organic produce, cheese, coffee, and other edibles. The deli makes great sandwiches for picnics!
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Willy Street Co-op—East
1221 Williamson StThe flagship store of our local grocery co-op. Loads of local and organic produce, cheese, coffee, and other edibles. The deli makes great sandwiches for picnics!
This is the nearest place to get groceries. They have a great beer selection and some good affordable wine. They only take cash but have an ATM and will refund the fee if you purchase something.
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Jenifer Street Market
2038 Jenifer StThis is the nearest place to get groceries. They have a great beer selection and some good affordable wine. They only take cash but have an ATM and will refund the fee if you purchase something.
Entertainment & Activities
If you are traveling with kiddos, this is the place to go. Bonus: they have a gerbil wheel big enough for adults!
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Madison Kinder Museum
100 N Hamilton StIf you are traveling with kiddos, this is the place to go. Bonus: they have a gerbil wheel big enough for adults!