Madison, Dane County, WI

Places to go in Madison

28 scouted venues — the coffee shops, restaurants, parks, and hidden corners we think are worth your time.

Bonfyre American Grille

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Bonfyre American Grille

Upscale-casual choice offering contemporary American fare & a full bar with local beers on tap.

2601 W Beltline Hwy, Madison, WI 53713, USA

Bradbury's Coffee

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Bradbury's Coffee

Buzzing cafe with a hipster vibe serving premium coffee, artisanal crêpes & locally sourced fare.

127 N Hamilton St, Madison, WI 53703, USA

Breakwater

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Breakwater

Sprawling riverside eatery with a boat slip & a full bar, turning out burgers, seafood & steak.

6308 Inland Wy, Monona, WI 53713, USA

Broken Board Coffee

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Broken Board Coffee

2358 E Springs Dr, Madison, WI 53704, USA

Butterbird

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Butterbird

1134 Regent St, Madison, WI 53715, USA

Camp Trippalindee

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Camp Trippalindee

Inspired by 1980s camp movies, this hip hotel eatery offers brats, burgers, s'mores & craft beers.

601 Langdon St, Madison, WI 53703, USA

Cento

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Cento

Farm-to-fork Italian restaurant with housemade pastas & wood-fired pizzas, plus a sizable wine list.

122 W Mifflin St, Madison, WI 53703, USA

Craftsman Table & Tap

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Craftsman Table & Tap

American eatery serving craft beers & cocktails in polished, high-ceilinged digs with a patio.

6712 Frank Lloyd Wright Ave, Middleton, WI 53562, USA

Fair Trade Coffee House

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Fair Trade Coffee House

Artful, well-lit space for carefully sourced coffee, housemade soups & panini, plus free WiFi.

418 State St, Madison, WI 53703, USA

Forward Craft & Coffee

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Forward Craft & Coffee

2166 Atwood Ave, Madison, WI 53704, USA

Graze Restaurant

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Graze Restaurant

Lively gastropub plating farm-to-table comfort fare in a modern glass venue with Capitol views.

1 S Pinckney St, Madison, WI 53703, USA

Haven

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Haven

430 W Gilman St, Madison, WI 53703, USA

Heritage Tavern

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Heritage Tavern

Upscale New American fare for dinner & weekend brunch served in a classy space with old-world flair.

131 E Mifflin St, Madison, WI 53703, USA

Indie Coffee

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Indie Coffee

Cozy breakfast & lunch coffee shop offering all-day waffles, Wisconsin microbrews & free events.

1225 Regent St, Madison, WI 53715, USA

Johnson Public House

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Johnson Public House

Coffeehouse serving java, sandwiches & sweets in an art-filled, vintage brick storefront.

908 E Johnson St, Madison, WI 53703, USA

Lakeside St. Coffee House

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Lakeside St. Coffee House

Cozy venue offering coffee, sandwiches, beer & wine, with lake views & live entertainment.

402 W Lakeside St, Madison, WI 53715, USA

Marigold Kitchen

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Marigold Kitchen

Bright, counter-serve eatery featuring creative breakfast & lunch fare plus outdoor seating.

118 S Pinckney St, Madison, WI 53703, USA

Mercies Coffee

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Mercies Coffee

1748 Eagan Rd, Madison, WI 53704, USA

Michelangelo's Coffee House

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Michelangelo's Coffee House

Coffee, pastries & sandwiches, plus free WiFi, from AM to late-night in an art-filled space.

114 State St, Madison, WI 53703, USA

Mint Mark

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Mint Mark

Light American small plate restaurant & bar in a blue brick building offering martini lunches.

1874 E Washington Ave, Madison, WI 53704, USA

Settle Down Tavern

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Settle Down Tavern

Sandwiches, burgers & Sunday brunch in a down-home operation with a bar & outdoor seating.

117 S Pinckney St, Madison, WI 53703, USA

The Botanist Social

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The Botanist Social

206 State St, Madison, WI 53703, USA

The Harvey House

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The Harvey House

Creative cuisine & cocktails served in a redbrick restaurant with a stylish, old-school interior.

644 W Washington Ave, Madison, WI 53703, USA

The Lone Girl Brewing Company

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The Lone Girl Brewing Company

114 E Main St #101, Waunakee, WI 53597, USA