Guidebook for Madison
Food Scene
The best Ham ad Gruyere Croissants, assorted pastries and bread on the near East side. A 5 minute bike ride away.
29 residents recomanen
Batch Bakehouse
1402 Williamson StThe best Ham ad Gruyere Croissants, assorted pastries and bread on the near East side. A 5 minute bike ride away.
Umami Ramen & Dumpling Bar
923 Williamson StreetDumplings and the best damn steamed Pork BBQ buns
Named after the official Wisconsin State Cocktail, the Old Fashion. 100% of everything comes from the State of Wisconsin. When you visit Madison, The Old Fashion is a must.
86 residents recomanen
The Old Fashioned
23 N Pinckney St Named after the official Wisconsin State Cocktail, the Old Fashion. 100% of everything comes from the State of Wisconsin. When you visit Madison, The Old Fashion is a must.
The best steak house in Madison period! The atmosphere hasn't changed since the 60's and the staff is friendly and professional.
39 residents recomanen
Tornado Steak House
116 S Hamilton StThe best steak house in Madison period! The atmosphere hasn't changed since the 60's and the staff is friendly and professional.
The best seafood in Madison. The atmosphere is lively and original. Ask for Nicole to be your server. She is awesome!
30 residents recomanen
Tempest Oyster Bar
120 E Wilson StThe best seafood in Madison. The atmosphere is lively and original. Ask for Nicole to be your server. She is awesome!
Monty's Blue Plate Diner
2089 Atwood AveClassic neighborhood diner.
Good bar food in a converted gas station. A true local and regular's hang out. Friday Fish Fry ad Saturday Prime Rib
6 residents recomanen
Brothers Three Bar & Grill
614 N Fair Oaks AveGood bar food in a converted gas station. A true local and regular's hang out. Friday Fish Fry ad Saturday Prime Rib
Our neighborhood dine in, take out or delivery pizza joint.
41 residents recomanen
Glass Nickel Pizza Co. - Madison East
2916 Atwood AveOur neighborhood dine in, take out or delivery pizza joint.
Sala Thai
36 S Fair Oaks AveMadison has great Thai food
Lao Laan Xang Restaurant
2098 Atwood AveGreat Loatian food.
Green Owl Cafe
1970 Atwood AveMadison's only Vegan restaurant. Features a Sunday brunch
Buraka
1210 Williamson StWest African cuisine
One of our favorites. Vietnamese, Thai and Laotian cuisine.
55 residents recomanen
Hạ Long Bay Restaurant
1353 Williamson StOne of our favorites. Vietnamese, Thai and Laotian cuisine.
Tex Tubb's Taco Palace
2009 Atwood AveTex Mex. Tacos and Margarita's.
Monsoon Siam
2326 Atwood AveThai food in a small quaint setting.
Harvest
21 North Pinckney StreetFine dining on the Capitol Square.
Daisy Cafe & Cupcakery
2827 Atwood AveCup cakes, brunch, lunch and dinner
Osteria Papavero
128 E Wilson StExceptional Italian fine dining.
One of Madison's highly acclaimed fine dining Restaurants. Featuring James Beard Award winning Chef Tory Miller. L'Etoile offers 7 course Prix Fixe dinners. Farm to Table.
16 residents recomanen
L'Etoile
1 S Pinckney StOne of Madison's highly acclaimed fine dining Restaurants. Featuring James Beard Award winning Chef Tory Miller. L'Etoile offers 7 course Prix Fixe dinners. Farm to Table.
Heritage Tavern
131 E Mifflin StFarm to Table. James Beard Award nominee for 2017.
Tommy is an awesome host. Hookahs, leather couches, food, drinks and welcoming staff!
Mediterranean Hookah Lounge & Cafe
77 Sirloin StripTommy is an awesome host. Hookahs, leather couches, food, drinks and welcoming staff!
Ian's Pizza Garver
3241 Garver GreenGreat pizza, original recipes, beautiful historic building
Mint Mark
1929 Winnebago StHighly recommended
Gail Ambrosius Chocolatier
2083 Atwood AveNutkrack
2086 Atwood AveEno Vino Downtown
1 N Webster StEntertainment & Activities
Barrymore Theatre
2090 Atwood AveNational music, comedy and theater venue.
It is the place to hang out in summer. Watch the sail boats, have a beer, people watch and listen to music.
122 residents recomanen
Memorial Union Terrace
800 Langdon StIt is the place to hang out in summer. Watch the sail boats, have a beer, people watch and listen to music.
On Wednesday's during the summer, Concerts of the Square is the place to be. The Wisconsin Chamber Orchestra performs to the masses. Each week is a different theme. Bring a blanket, picnic basket, wine and meet friends. Hang out on the Capitol lawn encircling the Wisconsin State Capitol. Google for information on exact dates.
Concerts on the Square
On Wednesday's during the summer, Concerts of the Square is the place to be. The Wisconsin Chamber Orchestra performs to the masses. Each week is a different theme. Bring a blanket, picnic basket, wine and meet friends. Hang out on the Capitol lawn encircling the Wisconsin State Capitol. Google for information on exact dates.
The beating heart of our neighborhood community.
9 residents recomanen
Goodman Community Center IRONWORKS
214 Waubesa StThe beating heart of our neighborhood community.
This is by far THE BEST Farmers Market in the country, and yes we are bias. Organic produce...it has to be! Fresh bakery, Stella's spicy cheese bread, flowers and the best people watching in Madison. Get up early to beat the massive crowds.
93 residents recomanen
Dane County Farmers Market
3241 Martin Luther King Jr BlvdThis is by far THE BEST Farmers Market in the country, and yes we are bias. Organic produce...it has to be! Fresh bakery, Stella's spicy cheese bread, flowers and the best people watching in Madison. Get up early to beat the massive crowds.
Home of the University of Wisconsin Badgers football team. A Madison landmark.
61 residents recomanen
Estadi Camp Randall, Universitat de Wisconsin
1440 Monroe StHome of the University of Wisconsin Badgers football team. A Madison landmark.
Capitoli de l'estat de Wisconsin
2 E Main St
Wisconsin Field House
1450 Monroe StHome of the reigning NATIONAL CHAMPIONS
UW WOMENS VOLLEYBALL TEAM!
Drinks & Nightlife
Wilson's Bar
2144 Atwood AveGreat sports bar.
Great spot on the Capitol Square for people watching and binge drinking. In the summer, the outdoor patio is where all the iconic Madisonians hang out.
19 residents recomanen
Genna's Lounge
105 W Main StGreat spot on the Capitol Square for people watching and binge drinking. In the summer, the outdoor patio is where all the iconic Madisonians hang out.
A great friendly Gay tavern right by the Capitol. Fabulous Friday Fish Fry and a great welcoming friendly staff.
Shamrock Bar & Grille
117 W Main StA great friendly Gay tavern right by the Capitol. Fabulous Friday Fish Fry and a great welcoming friendly staff.
Crystal Corner Bar
1302 Williamson StBecause it is an icon.
Great food, great music and great staff. This is a landmark for the near Eastside.
21 residents recomanen
Harmony Bar & Grill
2201 Atwood AveGreat food, great music and great staff. This is a landmark for the near Eastside.
The best bar in our neighborhood featuring excellent taco's, tamales and roasted corn. The place to be in the neighborhood and the near Eastside.
12 residents recomanen
Ohio Tavern
224 Ohio AveThe best bar in our neighborhood featuring excellent taco's, tamales and roasted corn. The place to be in the neighborhood and the near Eastside.
One Barrel Brewing Company
2001 Atwood AveBeer aficionado's love this place.
BarleyPop Tap & Shop
2045 Atwood AveTap room and beer store.
The only outdoor Biergarten in Madison overlooking Lake Monona
20 residents recomanen
The Biergarten at Olbrich Park
3527 Atwood AveThe only outdoor Biergarten in Madison overlooking Lake Monona
New Glarus Brewing Company
2400 WI-69Working Draft Beer Company
1129 E Wilson StOld Sugar Distillery
931 E Main StO'so Madhouse
1817 E Washington AveNext Door
2439 Atwood AveWilson's Bar
2144 Atwood AveEssentials
Locally owned, organic, great beer walk-in cooler and quality meat counter. Also a great friendly staff.
28 residents recomanen
Jenifer Street Market
2038 Jenifer StLocally owned, organic, great beer walk-in cooler and quality meat counter. Also a great friendly staff.
Sightseeing
Internationally acclaimed gardens, sculptures and landscaping featuring the United States only Thai Pavilion. Just blocks away.
138 residents recomanen
Jardins Botànics d'Olbrich
3330 Atwood AveInternationally acclaimed gardens, sculptures and landscaping featuring the United States only Thai Pavilion. Just blocks away.
One of our nations most beautiful Capitols. Go to the website and sign-up for a guided tour or venture out on your own and just hang out. During the warmer months the capitol square is busy with events such as the farmers market on Saturdays, Wednesday concerts. art fairs, etc.
141 residents recomanen
Capitoli de l'estat de Wisconsin
2 E Main StOne of our nations most beautiful Capitols. Go to the website and sign-up for a guided tour or venture out on your own and just hang out. During the warmer months the capitol square is busy with events such as the farmers market on Saturdays, Wednesday concerts. art fairs, etc.
This is truly the heart of Madison. Outdoor dining, people watching, shopping, bar hopping and just hanging out with the eclectic people that make this city great.
111 residents recomanen
State Street
State StreetThis is truly the heart of Madison. Outdoor dining, people watching, shopping, bar hopping and just hanging out with the eclectic people that make this city great.
Frank Lloyd Wright designed and awe inspiring
58 residents recomanen
Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center
1 John Nolen DrFrank Lloyd Wright designed and awe inspiring
This sprawling historic campus is beautiful. Overlooking Lake Mendota and in the heart of downtown. Have a beer at the Union and watch the sail boats glide across the lake.
45 residents recomanen
University of Wisconsin - Madison
This sprawling historic campus is beautiful. Overlooking Lake Mendota and in the heart of downtown. Have a beer at the Union and watch the sail boats glide across the lake.
Parks & Nature
This is a large park with a huge amount of green space along the shores of Lake Monona. Manicured beach with life guards during the summer months. Plenty of activity and coming soon to the park, an outdoor beer garden!
8 residents recomanen
Platja del parc Olbrich
3527 Atwood AveThis is a large park with a huge amount of green space along the shores of Lake Monona. Manicured beach with life guards during the summer months. Plenty of activity and coming soon to the park, an outdoor beer garden!
Beautiful hiking, nature and sightseeing in the heart of Madison
60 residents recomanen
University of Wisconsin-Madison Arboretum
1207 Seminole HighwayBeautiful hiking, nature and sightseeing in the heart of Madison
Rent a boat, canoe or kayak. Madison is a city influenced by her lakes
12 residents recomanen
Lake Monona
Rent a boat, canoe or kayak. Madison is a city influenced by her lakes
Lake Mendota
The sister lake to Lake Monona
Governor Nelson State Park
5140 Co Hwy MGreat for hiking and biking.
A 1 mile hike to the tip of the point gives you a panoramic view of the University of Wisconsin and downtown Madison. Located in the heart of the UW campus on Lake Mendota.
55 residents recomanen
Picnic Point
2000 University Bay DrA 1 mile hike to the tip of the point gives you a panoramic view of the University of Wisconsin and downtown Madison. Located in the heart of the UW campus on Lake Mendota.
Lake Wingra
Everything Else
Madison
There are so many activities in Madison we can not name them all here.