Suggestions for Dining and Drinking near Madison

Kristel H. • May 18, 2014Braised Beef Cheeks sandwich is the way to go! Maybe the best stewed beef I have ever had in my life. Incredibly hearty and a huge portion

melissa h. • November 27, 2010Shrimp saag wala extra spicy is amazing

Scott A. • September 25, 2010The lemon tart is amazing!

Kristi H. • November 6, 2013Best pastries in Madison. My favorites: bacon and cheddar biscuit, and any of their stuffed croissants.

John A. • May 4, 2017Really nice diner fare.. With about half the menu for vegetarians. A separate menu covers vegans. Recommend: artichoke sandwich

Amy R. • May 29, 2016Cookie pizza is a great treat. I wish they had the steel pan pizza at lunch (but the wood fired is very tasty)

Sarah K. • June 4, 2012My kind of pizza - thin crust and brick oven - any pizza is great, but make sure to check out the salads too!

Aaron F. • June 26, 2010Be sure to try the swordfish and ribs combo

Linds E. • September 22, 2016I enjoy ordering the pork tenderloin with tart cherry sauce. With side salad and hash browns. Yum!

Mitch Z. • September 30, 2011The perch plate is the best in town.

Andrew C. • August 24, 2016Colectivo is one of my favorite coffee shops anywhere. Combined indoor/outdoor space with great food and coffee.

Fallon C. • November 17, 2015The mussels are amazing. Very cool atmosphere

Amy R. • July 25, 2016People say this is the best pizza in Madison. It's the best I've had so far!

Lisa B. • October 30, 2013Best old fashion I have had on years (whiskey sour with olives)

Mike B. • April 18, 2012You cannot go wrong with the ribs here. They are amazing!

Amy R. • July 19, 2019Best pho and egg rolls i have had in Madison

Sarah K. • June 4, 2012Go for lunch - you get the egg roll with your meal. Also, they only have the Pho Soup (my favorite) on the lunch menu.

Tony S. • March 8, 2013Great service! Cirrus burger is great!

AJ S. • December 5, 2009The Heartthrob burger is a close second to the Melting Pot, especially if you like the spicy. The chili is also excellent.

Jessica R. • April 9, 2015Phenomenal service and perfect steak. I had the 8 oz filet au poivre with the garlic mashed potatoes. Perfectly cooked to medium rare and seasoned wonderfully. Very reasonable prices.

Jaime G. • December 7, 2014Everything is amazing, but the Duck Confit Hash is where it's at.

Jamie O. • April 9, 2013Pb&J is delish. Real berries, crunchy o PB and wonderful bread. Vegan friendly! Hard to find a table on the weekend though

Mary Beth K. • February 18, 2017The breakfast sandwich is delicious! They put thick, crispy bacon on the sandwich and it is amazing.

John M. • April 26, 2015Three tap towers with unique beer selections. Excellent selection of different whiskeys. Nice beer garden for summer evenings.

MR R. • December 17, 2019Visiting Madison. The staff was so pleasant and dinner was delicious - very flavorful. We had Bakmi Goreng and Gado Gado, both with tempeh.

Sheldon S. • October 31, 2016Always something good! I have old faves but I'm always up to try new things!

Petra K. • March 26, 2010LOVE MINT CHOCOLATE and their reading area for kids !

Dillon • April 10, 2013The single origin espresso (Kenya) is one that I wished would never end. Tart and spicy but such a sweet aftertaste! This shop has a dream setup- Versalab grinder and Synesso machine. Wonderful!

Suzanne X. • September 29, 2017BBQ Chicken Pizza is really good, thin crispy crust and just a whole lot of deliciousness!

Brooke H. • February 26, 2018Their cheese curds are delicious and so are their burgers! Nice ambiance being on the square as well.