Tipsy Cow
Bar and Restaurant$$$$
Downtown Madison, Madison
"Great cheese curds,delicious burgers and of course spotted cow beer!"(10 Tips)
"Pitchers of Spotted Cow for just ten bucks!"(4 Tips)
"The truffle fries are absolutely the best I've ever had."(6 Tips)
"Awesome beer list and good outdoor patio/sidewalk."(7 Tips)
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Robert BratneyJuly 21, 2015We had a great lamb burger, Korean BBQ fries, and cheese curds. Cures had great flavor like the ones at the Old Fashioned, but were bigger like the ones at Graze. Dug that. Great craft beer selection.
Serious EatsMarch 15, 2013Fantastic smashed burgers in a little, casual bar that can compete with the more well-known spots on Capital Square.Upvoted 3 weeks ago
Matthew OrehekJune 17, 2012Eat outside on the corner for views of the Capitol and street happenings. Good tap selection. Get the cheese curds, fries and onion rings - fried goodness. The Tipsy Burger was great!
Amy RobertsonJuly 5, 2016The best Bart of the tipsy cow is the patio on a warm afternoon. The food is passable, but really it's a place for beer and friends
Sara SylvesterDecember 29, 2013Good alternative to the more crowded Capitol restaurants. Good cheese curds and I think their burger trumps the old fashioned its juicy and delicious
Greg ThompsonOctober 7, 2012The White Truffle are simply the best fries of any kind in the city. The smoked trout sandwich and artichoke/egg burger are worth a couple of visits.
Peter GaarderJuly 12, 2014The fish was excellent. The old fashions Devine and the ommegang Take the black stout an fantastic finish to the meal.
Matthew RathboneOctober 15, 2012All the food here is greasy as hell, but that's perfect for cheese curds! They're not as good as Graze or The Old Fashioned, but very serviceable.
The food here is always great!! Huge focus on local food and great support of all the local beer in Madison too.- Charlotte GriersonAugust 1, 2019Great cheese curds,delicious burgers and of course spotted cow beer!
gail.October 27, 2015I liked these cheese curds better than The Old Fashioned's because they're a little spicy.
- Excellent burgers and great beer menu. So many choices, get a few apps in half orders to try everything!
- Nicole Boyles OlsonJuly 27, 2013The truffle fries are absolutely the best I've ever had. Order them! You won't be disappointed!
Todd MerchantOctober 2, 2015Come on a Monday for cheap wings, fries, Spotted Cow pitchers and trivia!
Wisconsin pub food done right! A welcome addition to Madison casual dining. The server Brittany is great! Super fun and cute!
You must visit for Thursday night fish and/or fried avocado tacos!
Kate McKeyJune 4, 2013Fantastic food especially the fries! Try the buffalo fries or the sour cream fries
B SOctober 13, 2012Ask the bartender for the Needham cocktail with newbie rocks and enjoy! Soo good!!
Burgers are a must. Truffle fries are decadent. Great beer selection.
Yoli ZMarch 3, 2016Little bit too crammed on a weekend morning (as most places by the capitol) but decent food
AL(a) NduREApril 25, 2013Service here is great, Sit by the Bar, the Bartender Patrick is really nice... *****
Paul DeutschNovember 14, 2011Try the Wisconsin Bahn Mi. It might sound a little out there, but it really works!
Great place! Trivia night every Monday with half price wings and fries.
Jennifer PhillipsSeptember 9, 2011Bacon Cheese Guacamole burger is awesome. Get a side of onion rings also.
Try the beer battered French fries. Absolutely delicious.
- Excellent beer selection. Hamburgers are some of the best in town.
They call me Portugal Benjamin HoppeJanuary 10, 2012Come on tuesday - 2 burgers for $5. Avocado is $1 extra per burger .
Joanna MerrillMarch 1, 2015I was excited to go here after reading reviews and recommendations, but it was wall to wall people and an hour and a half wait for a seat so we decided to go somewhere else.
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- Mon–Sat
- 11:00 AM–10:00 PM
(608) 287-1455
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Outdoor Seating
No
TouchTunes Jukebox
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Lunch, Dinner, Happy Hour
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Beer, Full Bar
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"It is a must to go for the lunch fish fry. Its cheap and good. Also order the sexy fries! You won't be disappointed."
Justin Williams - 8.4
"This place is a great local place to grab some food and a beer. I love it!"
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"Great mixed drinks, huge beer menu, and overall very chill atmosphere. Will definitely return."
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