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Guide to Madison's best spots
The Old Fashioned Tavern & Restaurant is one of Guide to Madison's best spots.

1. The Old Fashioned Tavern & Restaurant

8.8
23 N Pinckney St, Madison, WI
Gastropub · Downtown Madison · 262 tips and reviews

Megan CMegan C: Cheese curds with tiger and ranch sauce. You won't be disappointed.

Ground Zero Coffee Shop is one of Guide to Madison's best spots.

2. Ground Zero Coffee Shop

7.8
744 Williamson St, Madison, WI
Coffee Shop · Marquette · 17 tips and reviews

Steve A.Steve Ankney: Try out the Pumpkin chocolate chip bread!

Chocolate Shoppe Ice Cream is one of Guide to Madison's best spots.

3. Chocolate Shoppe Ice Cream

8.8
468 State St (at Gilman), Madison, WI
Ice Cream Parlor · State Street · 26 tips and reviews
The Weary Traveler Freehouse is one of Guide to Madison's best spots.

4. The Weary Traveler Freehouse

8.6
1201 Williamson St (S Few St), Madison, WI
American Restaurant · Marquette · 71 tips and reviews

John K.John Kuehl: Go to The Weary, leave the Tic-Tacs at home, and order Bob's Bad Breath Burger.

Brickhouse Barbeque is one of Guide to Madison's best spots.

5. Brickhouse Barbeque

408 W Gorham St (at N. Broom St.), Madison, WI
Bar · State Street · 49 tips and reviews
Frida's Mexican Grill is one of Guide to Madison's best spots.

6. Frida's Mexican Grill

117 State St, Madison, WI
Mexican Restaurant · State Street · 7 tips and reviews

JS F.JS Fauquet: Get the margaritas. Best in town by far.

Quaker Steak & Lube is one of Guide to Madison's best spots.

7. Quaker Steak & Lube

222 W Gorham St, Madison, WI
Wings Joint · State Street · 18 tips and reviews
Ian's Pizza on State is one of Guide to Madison's best spots.

8. Ian's Pizza on State

9.0
100 State St, Madison, WI
Pizzeria · State Street · 98 tips and reviews

Steve A.Steve Ankney: Best speciality pizza is "On Wisconsin". DO IT!

Great Dane Pub & Brewing Company is one of Guide to Madison's best spots.

9. Great Dane Pub & Brewing Company

8.5
123 E Doty St (at King St), Madison, WI
Brewery · Downtown Madison · 141 tips and reviews

AngelAngel: Their mac n cheese is amazing.

State Street Brats is one of Guide to Madison's best spots.

10. State Street Brats

7.8
603 State St (at Frances St.), Madison, WI
Sports Bar · State Street · 64 tips and reviews

Kyle B.Kyle Bedalov: Brat and Burger Basket - Two Great tastes on one bun Read more.