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  • People also say (32 tips):

    • Tanya S.
      Tanya Sparks: "Very comfortable seats and great view from the Circle seats. Be prepared to buy a travel mug if you want to drink in the concert hall, no uncapped beverages allowed"
  • 8.8

    Great Dane Pub & Brewing Company

    Brewery 123 E Doty St Madison, WI

    People also say (141 tips):

    • Great Dane Pub & Brewing Company
      Great Dane Pub & Brewing Company: "Happy Valentine's Day! We know today is the day of romance and love and we know you love beer so we are giving a way a free Great Dane beer mug from 5pm to 10pm today FRIDAY the 14th. Beer = Love"
  • 9.1

    Lucille

    Pizzeria 101 King St Madison, WI

    People also say (13 tips):

    • Keith C.
      Keith Cavey: "Great atmosphere; even better pizza. The crust on the deep-dish pizza is amazing - crispy and cheesy awesomeness!"
  • 9.2

    Tornado Room Steakhouse

    Steakhouse 116 S Hamilton St Madison, WI

    People also say (61 tips):

    • John B.
      John Burke: "We came (thanks to all the tips) for the late night menu. It didn’t disappoint! Great snacks at a really affordable price. Get the French Onion Soup!"
  • 9.0

    The Old Fashioned Tavern & Restaurant

    Gastropub 23 N Pinckney St Madison, WI

    People also say (262 tips):

    • PureWow
      PureWow: "If there’s one state that knows its mac and cheese, it’s Wisconsin. The Old Fashioned cooks its version on the stovetop, then bakes it with bread crumbs at the last minute for added crunch."
  • 8.7

    Colectivo Coffee

    Coffee Shop 25 S Pinckney St Madison, WI

    People also say (63 tips):

    • Michael H.
      Michael Harrison: "An iced cold brew coffee is a perfect pick-me-up for making the rounds at the Farmers Market. Try it black before adding cream and sugar. It’s delicious just the way it comes."

People are talking about these places in Downtown Madison:

  • 8.8

    Bassett Street Brunch Club

    Breakfast Spot 444 W Johnson St Madison, WI

    People also say (52 tips):

    • Drew H.
      Drew Hamm: "The food is excellent. I split the Lox Box (Gotham bagel with lox and other fixings) and the eggs Benedict. The service was average, but they are new (and busy) and have plenty of time to get better."
    • Pao M.
      Pao Michelle: "Omg...the Lemon Ricotta Pancakes, Frozen Irish Coffee, Horchata Latte..it’s all so good! My sis had the Mac N Cheese, which I normally don’t like, but it was so good! I couldn’t stop eating it!"
  • 8.7

    Chocolate Shoppe Ice Cream

    Ice Cream Parlor 468 State St Madison, WI

    People also say (26 tips):

    • Lauren B.
      Lauren Bass: "I got the strawberry cheesecake ice cream and it was absolutely amazing!! It felt very light but filling and it was a great way to end the night! Service was very nice too :)"
    • Leybi B.
      Leybi Briones: "You must try black cherry ice cream super tasty"

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