Restaurants, Bars and Food Carts

Great Dane - Fitchburg

2980 Cahill Main, Fitchburg, Wisconsin 53711

Popular pub fare and handcrafted beers on tap.

Bar, Burgers, Caterer, Dinner, Kid Friendly, Live Music, Locavore, Lunch, Open Late/24 Hours, Pub Grub, Restaurant, Salad, Sandwiches, Soup, Take-Out, Wheat/Gluten Free, Wheelchair Access

Great Dane - Hilldale

357 Price Place, Madison, Wisconsin 53705

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Popular pub fare, from burgers (including a $1 upgrade to local grass-fed beef) to sandwiches to chicken pot pie and a spicy peanut stew. Gluten-free menu available. And, up to 14 handcrafted beers on tap.

Bar, Brunch, Burgers, Caterer, Dinner, Kid Friendly, Live Music, Locavore, Lunch, Open Late/24 Hours, Outdoor Seating, Pub Grub, Reservations Accepted, Restaurant, Salad, Sandwiches, Soup, Take-Out, Wheat/Gluten Free, Wheelchair Access

Great Dane - Downtown

123 E. Doty St., Madison, Wisconsin 53703

Mentions Events

Popular pub fare and handcrafted beers on tap.

Bar, Brunch, Caterer, Dinner, Kid Friendly, Live Music, Locavore, Lunch, Open Late/24 Hours, Outdoor Seating, Pub Grub, Restaurant, Salad, Sandwiches, Soup, Take-Out, Wheat/Gluten Free, Wheelchair Access

Great Dane - East

876 Jupiter Drive, Madison, Wisconsin 53718

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Popular pub fare and handcrafted beers on tap.

Bar, Brunch, Burgers, Caterer, Dinner, Kid Friendly, Live Music, Locavore, Lunch, Outdoor Seating, Pub Grub, Restaurant, Salad, Sandwiches, Soup, Take-Out, Wheat/Gluten Free, Wheelchair Access

Sweet Home Wisconsin

910 Regent St., Madison, Wisconsin 53715

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Restaurant

Zuzu Cafe

1336 Drake St., Madison, Wisconsin 53715

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Cafe near the zoo, with breakfasts, sandwiches, side salads and special kids meals, with an emphasis on healthy materials including options for soy and/or organic milk.

Breakfast, Cafe/Coffee Shop, Dinner, Kid Friendly, Live Music, Lunch, Outdoor Seating, Restaurant, Take-Out, Wheelchair Access, WiFi

Brix 340, Waunakee

340 N. Century Ave., Waunakee, Wisconsin 53597

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Live Music, Wine Bar

Hop Garden Tap Room, Paoli

6818 Canal St., Paoli, Wisconsin 53593

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Brews from the Hop Garden, which feature all Wisconsin-grown hops, many from the brewmaster's own farm. Food is available for take-in from the nearby Paoli Bread & Brat Haus. All of Hop Garden's house beers are on tap.

American, Bar, Live Music, Restaurant, Wheelchair Access

UW Union South-The Sett

1308 W. Dayton St., Madison, Wisconsin 53706

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Sports-bar-style menu. Burgers, sandwiches,the Sett chili and fried appetizers, with Wisconsin favorites like deep-fried cheese curds and brats from Usinger's. Don't forget the beer -- the Sett has 32 bottled beers and 24 choices on tap.

Bar, Burgers, Live Music, Pizza, Pub Grub, Restaurant, Take-Out

Biergarten at Olbrich Park

3527 Atwood Ave., Madison, Wisconsin 53714

Bar, Live Music

One City Schools

2012 Fisher St., Madison, Wisconsin 53713

Education, Preschool

Liliana's Restaurant, Fitchburg

2951 Triverton Pike, Fitchburg, Wisconsin 53711

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New Orleans cuisine in Fitchburg. Menu highlights include jambalaya, bouillabaisse, file gumbo, sea scallops, crabmeat tortelloni with corn maque choux. Muffaletta and oyster po' boys are available at dinner as well as lunch.

Bar, Brunch, Cajun & Creole, Caterer, Dinner, Live Music, Locavore, Lunch, Open Late/24 Hours, Reservations Accepted, Restaurant, Take-Out

University Houses Preschool

6033 Odana Road, Madison, Wisconsin 53719

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Preschool

Chocolaterian, Middleton

6637 University Ave., Middleton, Wisconsin 53711

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The east side patisserie, now on the west side too.

Breakfast, Dinner, Kid Friendly, Live Music, Lunch, Restaurant, Sandwiches, Take-Out, Wheelchair Access

Lakeside Street Coffee House

402 W. Lakeside St., Madison, Wisconsin 53715

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Local and organic dairy, produce, brewed coffee from true Coffee and baked goods; sandwiches and soups that feature seasonal produce and brick-oven loaves. Part of the space turns into a wine and beer bar with live music, Wed.-Sat. 4:30-11 p.m.

Breakfast, Cafe/Coffee Shop, Live Music, Lunch, Outdoor Seating, Pizza, Restaurant, Salad, Sandwiches, Soup, Wheelchair Access, Wine Bar

Tavernakaya

27 E. Main St., Madison, Wisconsin 53703

Mentions

Japanese-style gastropub with buns, noodle dishes, sushi, skewers, and more.

Bar, Dinner, Japanese, Live Music, Lunch, Restaurant, Take-Out, Wheelchair Access

Chaat Cafe

705 S. Gammon Rd., Madison, Wisconsin 53719

Indian street food found nowhere else in Madison, plus standard curries.

Dinner, Indian, Indian American, Lunch, Restaurant, Take-Out, Wheelchair Access

Field Table

10 W. Mifflin St., Madison, Wisconsin 53703

Mentions

Locavore spot with craft cocktails. Coffee mornings; lunch; dinner service starts at 5 pm.

American, Bar, Breakfast, Coffee, Contemporary, Dinner, Lunch, Open Late/24 Hours, Restaurant, Take-Out, Wheelchair Access

Mint Mark

1929 Winnebago St., Madison, Wisconsin 53704

Brunch on weekends, dinner, craft cocktails. What can’t this place do? The menu shifts frequently. Remember: don’t skip dessert.

Bar, Brunch, Dinner, Locavore, Restaurant, Wheelchair Access

Bandung

600 Williamson St., Madison, Wisconsin 53703

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Madison's only Indonesian restaurant serves up excellent sate-ayam (chicken), sambalgoreng udang (shrimp) and the superb nasi goreng super, a kind of glorified fried rice. They also serve rijsttafel an elaborate meal of Indonesian dishes.

Dinner, Indonesian, Live Music, Lunch, Open Late/24 Hours, Outdoor Seating, Restaurant, Take-Out, Vegan/Vegetarian, Vegetarian-Friendly, Wheelchair Access

Bierock

2911 N. Sherman Ave., Madison, Wisconsin 53704

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Restaurant

Hop Haus Brewing Company, Verona

231 S. Main St., Verona, Wisconsin 53593

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Seven or so house beers on tap with another few local craft guest taps. The food is a sidelight, with Fraboni's pizzas and some snacks, but area food carts are scheduled on various nights and patrons can bring or order in food as well.

American, Bar, Dinner, Live Music, Lunch, Outdoor Seating, Pizza, Pub Grub, Restaurant, Wheelchair Access

Rocky Rococo - West Beltline Hwy.

1618 W. Beltline Hwy., Madison, Wisconsin 53713

Pizza, pasta, 22-item salad bar and hot and cold sandwiches. Free delivery.

Birthdays, Delivery, Dinner, Italian, Kid Friendly, Lunch, Pizza, Restaurant, Salad, Sandwiches, Take-Out, Wheelchair Access

Rocky Rococo - Monona Drive

4556 Monona Drive, Madison, Wisconsin 53716

Pizza, pasta and a 22-item salad bar. Free delivery.

Birthdays, Delivery, Dinner, Italian, Kid Friendly, Lunch, Pizza, Restaurant, Salad, Sandwiches, Take-Out, Wheelchair Access

Rocky Rococo - Regent Street

1301 Regent St., Madison, Wisconsin 53715

Pizza, pasta and a 22-item salad bar. Free delivery.

Birthdays, Delivery, Dinner, Italian, Kid Friendly, Lunch, Pizza, Restaurant, Salad, Sandwiches, Take-Out, Wheelchair Access

Rocky Rococo - Tree Lane

7952 Tree Lane, Madison, Wisconsin 53717

Pizza, pasta, 22-item salad bar and hot and cold sandwiches.

Birthdays, Delivery, Dinner, Italian, Kid Friendly, Lunch, Pizza, Restaurant, Salad, Sandwiches, Take-Out, Wheelchair Access

UW Memorial Union - Lakefront on Langdon

800 Langdon St., Madison, Wisconsin 53706

Pizza, casseroles, chicken, fish and, of course, fudge-bottom pie.

College/University, Dinner, Lunch, Pizza, Restaurant, Salad, Sandwiches, Soup, Take-Out

UW Memorial Union - Der Rathskeller

800 Langdon St., Madison, Wisconsin 53706

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A campus tradition with German murals of student life. Featuring quick-serve grilled specialties, Paul Bunyan burgers, Mexican entrees, soups, salads, sandwiches, and the Union's famous fudge-bottom pie.

Breakfast, Burgers, College/University, Dinner, Lunch, Music Venue, Restaurant, Salad, Sandwiches, Soup, Take-Out

Rex's Innkeeper, Waunakee

301 N. Century Ave., Waunakee, Wisconsin

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Classic supper club menu featuring steaks, prime rib and seafood, with nightly specials including chicken and dumplings, liver and onions, pork chops, duck, walleye and of course on Friday, a fish fry. Lunches cost about $6.

Dinner, Live Music, Lunch, Restaurant, Salad, Seafood, Soup, Steakhouse, Take-Out, Wheelchair Access

Mother Fool's Coffeehouse

1101 Williamson St., Madison, Wisconsin 53703

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All-vegan yummies including bagels, cookies and cupcakes. Nice hot soups, too.

Bakery, Breakfast, Cafe/Coffee Shop, Cash Only, Dinner, Live Music, Lunch, Open Late/24 Hours, Restaurant, Take-Out, Vegan/Vegetarian, Vegetarian-Friendly, Wheelchair Access

High Noon Saloon

701A E. Washington Ave., Madison, Wisconsin 53703

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Live music venue with a wide-selection of liquors, beers and wines. Happy hour specials. Outdoor patio in warmer months.

Bar, Music Venue

Roxbury Tavern

8901 Hwy. Y, Roxbury, Wisconsin 53583

Irish pub in the heartland. Homemade potato chips, Sunday pancake breakfast from homemade organic whole-wheat flour, five hamburger specialties including the famous Roxburger (with ham, bacon, and a fried egg on top!). Kippley Rd. and Cty Hwy Y

Bar, Brunch, Burgers, Dinner, Irish, Live Music, Lunch, Pub Grub, Restaurant, Sandwiches, Take-Out, Wheelchair Access

Essen Haus

514 E. Wilson St., Madison, Wisconsin 53703

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German restaurant and beer haven.

Bar, Dinner, German, Kid Friendly, Live Music, Pub Grub, Restaurant, Take-Out, Wheelchair Access

State Line Distillery

1413 Northern Court, Madison, Wisconsin 53703

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Small batch distillery with tasting room.

Bar, Restaurant

Jason's Deli

7349 Mineral Point Road, Madison, Wisconsin 53719

Big meat sandwiches but also vegetarian-friendly and with many gluten-free options. Salad bar.

Restaurant

Naf Naf Grill

555 State St., Madison, Wisconsin 53703

The Chicago-area mini-chain puts together Mediterranean bowls and pita sandwiches with a choice of steak, chicken or falafel, plus hummus and baba ganoush. $3-$9.

Dinner, Kid Friendly, Lunch, Mediterranean, Restaurant, Salad, Take-Out, Wheelchair Access

The Tin Fox

2616 Monroe St., Madison, Wisconsin

Stylish contemporary food with culinary range.

American, Contemporary, Dinner, Locavore, Lunch, Midwest, Restaurant, Take-Out, Wheelchair Access

Players Sports Bar

2013 Winnebago St., Madison, Wisconsin

Tavern, with appetizers, soup, burgers and sandwiches. Daily lunch specials.

Bar, Burgers, Dinner, Lunch, Open Late/24 Hours, Pub Grub, Restaurant, Scandinavian, Soup, Take-Out, Wheelchair Access

Salads Up

439 N. Frances St., Madison, Wisconsin

Chopped salads, near campus.

Breakfast, Dinner, Kid Friendly, Lunch, Restaurant, Salad, Sandwiches, Take-Out, Wheelchair Access

Dave and Buster's

414 West Towne Mall, Madison, Wisconsin 53711

Sports bar with games and food.

American, Bar, Burgers, Dinner, Lunch, Open Late/24 Hours, Pub Grub, Restaurant, Sandwiches, Wheelchair Access

Flix Brewhouse

85 East Towne Mall, Madison, Wisconsin 53704

Movie theater/brewpub hybrid.

Bar, Burgers, Dinner, Kid Friendly, Lunch, Pizza, Pub Grub, Restaurant, Sandwiches, Take-Out, Theater, Wheelchair Access

Capital Takeout

114 E. Main St., Madison, Wisconsin 53703

Sandwiches, hot and cold entrees, multiple daily soups, cookies, muffins. No seating.

Bakery, Breakfast, Lunch, Restaurant, Salad, Sandwiches, Soup, Take-Out, Wheelchair Access

Taste of India

2623 Monroe St., Madison, Wisconsin 53711

Lunch buffet and full menu. In addition to the standard breads, there's a keema nan (stuffed with lamb), peshawari nan (stuffed with raisins, nuts and coconut) and others.

Buffet, Dinner, Indian, Lunch, Restaurant, Take-Out, Vegetarian-Friendly, Wheelchair Access

Caracas Arepas

Library Mall, Madison, Wisconsin 53703

Food cart featuring arepa (cornmeal patty) sandwiches with a great variety of Latin-influenced fillings.

Food Cart/Truck, Lunch, Restaurant, Sandwiches, South American, Take-Out, Wheelchair Access

Bowl of Heaven

717 Midvale Court, Madison, Wisconsin

The star is acaí bowls and smoothies. Acaí bowls are more or less smoothies served in a bowl, composed of a blend of fruits. Fresh juices, too, made to order.

Kid Friendly, Lunch, Restaurant, Take-Out, Vegetarian-Friendly, Wheelchair Access

Biaggi's

1611 Aspen Commons, City of Middleton, Wisconsin 53562

National Italian chain. Generous portions of pasta, plus crisp thin-crust pizzas, grilled chicken and meats, and several fresh fish dishes.

Bar, Dinner, Italian, Kid Friendly, Lunch, Outdoor Seating, Pizza, Reservations Accepted, Restaurant, Take-Out, Wheat/Gluten Free, Wheelchair Access

Ancora Coffee - King Street

112 King St., Madison, Wisconsin 53703

Local coffee roaster and cafe.

Breakfast, Cafe/Coffee Shop, Dinner, Live Music, Lunch, Outdoor Seating, Restaurant, Take-Out, Wheelchair Access, WiFi

Smoky Jon's No. 1 BBQ

2310 Packers Ave., Madison, Wisconsin 53704

Eat in the small, cabin-style dining room or take your ribs to-go from Madison's longstanding home-grown wood-smoked barbecue. The sauce is brick red, sweet-tart with a subtle burn. While there are ribs and slabs and shoulders aplenty.

American Southern, Barbecue, Cash Only, Dinner, Lunch, Restaurant, Take-Out, Wheelchair Access

Slide

Madison, Wisconsin

Sliders, none of them hamburgers. There's pulled pork, slow-cooked sirloin, meatball, and buffalo chicken, and on the veggie side: beet, sweet potato, tomato and mozzarella. Slide now has two carts; one is on the Square.

American, Cash Only, Dinner, Food Cart/Truck, Lunch, Restaurant, Sandwiches, Take-Out, Wheelchair Access

Slice's

2417 Pennsylvania Ave., Madison, Wisconsin 53704

Friendly bar near Hartmeyer. Slice's has some excellent versions of the standard bar food, Daily specials, too.

Burgers, Dinner, Lunch, Pub Grub, Restaurant, Sandwiches, Take-Out, Wheelchair Access