Guidebook for Madison

Randy & Aaron
Randy & Aaron
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 lokalaca preporučuje
Batch Bakehouse
1402 Williamson St
29 lokalaca preporučuje
The best Ham ad Gruyere Croissants, assorted pastries and bread on the near East side. A 5 minute bike ride away.
Dumplings and the best damn steamed Pork BBQ buns
20 lokalaca preporučuje
Umami Ramen & Dumpling Bar
923 Williamson Street
20 lokalaca preporučuje
Dumplings 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 lokalaca preporučuje
The Old Fashioned
23 N Pinckney St
86 lokalaca preporučuje
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 lokalaca preporučuje
Tornado Steak House
116 S Hamilton St
39 lokalaca preporučuje
The 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 lokalaca preporučuje
Tempest Oyster Bar
120 E Wilson St
30 lokalaca preporučuje
The best seafood in Madison. The atmosphere is lively and original. Ask for Nicole to be your server. She is awesome!
Classic neighborhood diner.
36 lokalaca preporučuje
Monty's Blue Plate Diner
2089 Atwood Ave
36 lokalaca preporučuje
Classic 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 lokalaca preporučuje
Brothers Three Bar & Grill
614 N Fair Oaks Ave
6 lokalaca preporučuje
Good 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 lokalaca preporučuje
Glass Nickel Pizza Co. - Madison East
2916 Atwood Ave
41 lokalaca preporučuje
Our neighborhood dine in, take out or delivery pizza joint.
Madison has great Thai food
11 lokalaca preporučuje
Sala Thai
36 S Fair Oaks Ave
11 lokalaca preporučuje
Madison has great Thai food
Great Loatian food.
24 lokalaca preporučuje
Lao Laan Xang Restaurant
2098 Atwood Ave
24 lokalaca preporučuje
Great Loatian food.
Madison's only Vegan restaurant. Features a Sunday brunch
23 lokalaca preporučuje
Green Owl Cafe
1970 Atwood Ave
23 lokalaca preporučuje
Madison's only Vegan restaurant. Features a Sunday brunch
West African cuisine
Buraka
1210 Williamson St
West African cuisine
One of our favorites. Vietnamese, Thai and Laotian cuisine.
55 lokalaca preporučuje
Hạ Long Bay Restaurant
1353 Williamson St
55 lokalaca preporučuje
One of our favorites. Vietnamese, Thai and Laotian cuisine.
Tex Mex. Tacos and Margarita's.
26 lokalaca preporučuje
Tex Tubb's Taco Palace
2009 Atwood Ave
26 lokalaca preporučuje
Tex Mex. Tacos and Margarita's.
Thai food in a small quaint setting.
7 lokalaca preporučuje
Monsoon Siam
2326 Atwood Ave
7 lokalaca preporučuje
Thai food in a small quaint setting.
Fine dining on the Capitol Square.
8 lokalaca preporučuje
Harvest
21 North Pinckney Street
8 lokalaca preporučuje
Fine dining on the Capitol Square.
Cup cakes, brunch, lunch and dinner
34 lokalaca preporučuje
Daisy Cafe & Cupcakery
2827 Atwood Ave
34 lokalaca preporučuje
Cup cakes, brunch, lunch and dinner
Exceptional Italian fine dining.
11 lokalaca preporučuje
Osteria Papavero
128 E Wilson St
11 lokalaca preporučuje
Exceptional 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 lokalaca preporučuje
L'Etoile
1 S Pinckney St
16 lokalaca preporučuje
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.
Farm to Table. James Beard Award nominee for 2017.
21 lokalaca preporučuje
Heritage Tavern
131 E Mifflin St
21 lokalaca preporučuje
Farm 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 Strip
Tommy is an awesome host. Hookahs, leather couches, food, drinks and welcoming staff!
Great pizza, original recipes, beautiful historic building
16 lokalaca preporučuje
Ian's Pizza Garver
3241 Garver Green
16 lokalaca preporučuje
Great pizza, original recipes, beautiful historic building
Highly recommended
16 lokalaca preporučuje
Mint Mark
1929 Winnebago St
16 lokalaca preporučuje
Highly recommended
14 lokalaca preporučuje
Gail Ambrosius Chocolatier
2083 Atwood Ave
14 lokalaca preporučuje
Nutkrack
2086 Atwood Ave
31 lokalaca preporučuje
Eno Vino Downtown
1 N Webster St
31 lokalaca preporučuje

Entertainment & Activities

National music, comedy and theater venue.
22 lokalaca preporučuje
Barrymore Theatre
2090 Atwood Ave
22 lokalaca preporučuje
National 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 lokalaca preporučuje
Тераса Меморијалног уније
800 Langdon St
122 lokalaca preporučuje
It 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 lokalaca preporučuje
Goodman Community Center IRONWORKS
214 Waubesa St
9 lokalaca preporučuje
The 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 lokalaca preporučuje
Dane County Farmers Market
3241 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd
93 lokalaca preporučuje
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.
Home of the University of Wisconsin Badgers football team. A Madison landmark.
61 lokalaca preporučuje
Стадион Камп Рендал Универзитета у Висконсину
1440 Monroe St
61 lokalaca preporučuje
Home of the University of Wisconsin Badgers football team. A Madison landmark.
Државна капитола Висконсина
2 E Main St
141 lokalaca preporučuje
Home of the reigning NATIONAL CHAMPIONS UW WOMENS VOLLEYBALL TEAM!
Wisconsin Field House
1450 Monroe St
Home of the reigning NATIONAL CHAMPIONS UW WOMENS VOLLEYBALL TEAM!

Drinks & Nightlife

Great sports bar.
10 lokalaca preporučuje
Wilson's Bar
2144 Atwood Ave
10 lokalaca preporučuje
Great 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 lokalaca preporučuje
Genna's Lounge
105 W Main St
19 lokalaca preporučuje
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.
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 St
A great friendly Gay tavern right by the Capitol. Fabulous Friday Fish Fry and a great welcoming friendly staff.
Because it is an icon.
16 lokalaca preporučuje
Crystal Corner Bar
1302 Williamson St
16 lokalaca preporučuje
Because it is an icon.
Great food, great music and great staff. This is a landmark for the near Eastside.
21 lokalaca preporučuje
Harmony Bar & Grill
2201 Atwood Ave
21 lokalaca preporučuje
Great 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 lokalaca preporučuje
Ohio Tavern
224 Ohio Ave
12 lokalaca preporučuje
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.
Beer aficionado's love this place.
29 lokalaca preporučuje
One Barrel Brewing Company
2001 Atwood Ave
29 lokalaca preporučuje
Beer aficionado's love this place.
Tap room and beer store.
BarleyPop Tap & Shop
2045 Atwood Ave
Tap room and beer store.
The only outdoor Biergarten in Madison overlooking Lake Monona
20 lokalaca preporučuje
The Biergarten at Olbrich Park
3527 Atwood Ave
20 lokalaca preporučuje
The only outdoor Biergarten in Madison overlooking Lake Monona
52 lokalaca preporučuje
New Glarus Brewing Company
2400 WI-69
52 lokalaca preporučuje
7 lokalaca preporučuje
Working Draft Beer Company
1129 E Wilson St
7 lokalaca preporučuje
19 lokalaca preporučuje
Old Sugar Distillery
931 E Main St
19 lokalaca preporučuje
O'so Madhouse
1817 E Washington Ave
16 lokalaca preporučuje
Next Door
2439 Atwood Ave
16 lokalaca preporučuje
10 lokalaca preporučuje
Wilson's Bar
2144 Atwood Ave
10 lokalaca preporučuje

Essentials

Locally owned, organic, great beer walk-in cooler and quality meat counter. Also a great friendly staff.
28 lokalaca preporučuje
Jenifer Street Market
2038 Jenifer St
28 lokalaca preporučuje
Locally 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 lokalaca preporučuje
Ботаничка градина Олбрих
3330 Atwood Ave
138 lokalaca preporučuje
Internationally 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 lokalaca preporučuje
Државна капитола Висконсина
2 E Main St
141 lokalaca preporučuje
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.
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 lokalaca preporučuje
State Street
State Street
111 lokalaca preporučuje
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.
Frank Lloyd Wright designed and awe inspiring
58 lokalaca preporučuje
Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center
1 John Nolen Dr
58 lokalaca preporučuje
Frank 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 lokalaca preporučuje
University of Wisconsin - Madison
45 lokalaca preporučuje
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 lokalaca preporučuje
Olbrich Park plaža
3527 Atwood Ave
8 lokalaca preporučuje
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!
Beautiful hiking, nature and sightseeing in the heart of Madison
60 lokalaca preporučuje
University of Wisconsin-Madison Arboretum
1207 Seminole Highway
60 lokalaca preporučuje
Beautiful hiking, nature and sightseeing in the heart of Madison
Rent a boat, canoe or kayak. Madison is a city influenced by her lakes
12 lokalaca preporučuje
Lake Monona
12 lokalaca preporučuje
Rent a boat, canoe or kayak. Madison is a city influenced by her lakes
The sister lake to Lake Monona
7 lokalaca preporučuje
Lake Mendota
7 lokalaca preporučuje
The sister lake to Lake Monona
Great for hiking and biking.
23 lokalaca preporučuje
Governor Nelson State Park
5140 Co Hwy M
23 lokalaca preporučuje
Great 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 lokalaca preporučuje
Picnic Point
2000 University Bay Dr
55 lokalaca preporučuje
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.
9 lokalaca preporučuje
Lake Wingra
9 lokalaca preporučuje

Everything Else

There are so many activities in Madison we can not name them all here.
38 lokalaca preporučuje
Madison
38 lokalaca preporučuje
There are so many activities in Madison we can not name them all here.