Guidebook for Madison
Food Scene
Our personal favorites within walking distance though there are plenty more within biking distance that are worthwhile and not listed.
The 'Regular' breakfast sandwich is amazing. This is our go-to place for breakfast and the best coffee around (roasted in house). Small menu, but really, just get the breakfast sandwich.
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Johnson Public House
908 E Johnson StThe 'Regular' breakfast sandwich is amazing. This is our go-to place for breakfast and the best coffee around (roasted in house). Small menu, but really, just get the breakfast sandwich.
Half Price Margaritas on Monday and Tuesday. All of their food is great but we prefer the Burrito Bowl for quantity AND quality.
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Pasqual's Cantina
1344 E Washington AveHalf Price Margaritas on Monday and Tuesday. All of their food is great but we prefer the Burrito Bowl for quantity AND quality.
Great brunch menu. Also a fun bar after hours. Get there by taking a 10 minute walk along the Yahara River bike path. I recommend the Breakfast Burrito.
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Mickey's Tavern
1524 Williamson StGreat brunch menu. Also a fun bar after hours. Get there by taking a 10 minute walk along the Yahara River bike path. I recommend the Breakfast Burrito.
Ice cream shop within walking distance for classic Wisconsin ice cream cones.
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Chocolate Shoppe Ice Cream Co.
2322 Atwood AveIce cream shop within walking distance for classic Wisconsin ice cream cones.
Tied for my favorite pizza places anywhere in Madison. Local ingredients and well worth getting if you're in the mood for pizza. Forza and Vegetarian are the best. Best bet is for takeout (and I think they also deliver now) though there is a small eat-in area. You can also take pizza next door to Johnson Public House.
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Salvatore's Tomato Pies
912 E Johnson StTied for my favorite pizza places anywhere in Madison. Local ingredients and well worth getting if you're in the mood for pizza. Forza and Vegetarian are the best. Best bet is for takeout (and I think they also deliver now) though there is a small eat-in area. You can also take pizza next door to Johnson Public House.
My other favorite Madison pizza place. Good for relatively simple/not fancy pizzas. The somewhat spicy 'Roman Candle' pizza is required ordering for us. Delivery or eat-in are good. In the summer they've got patio seating on Willy Street.
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Roman Candle
1054 Williamson StMy other favorite Madison pizza place. Good for relatively simple/not fancy pizzas. The somewhat spicy 'Roman Candle' pizza is required ordering for us. Delivery or eat-in are good. In the summer they've got patio seating on Willy Street.
Our closest Farmer's Market. Not as big as the one on the Capitol Square but the prices are way better. 4-7pm on Tuesdays from April through October.
Eastside Farmers' Market
202 S Ingersoll StOur closest Farmer's Market. Not as big as the one on the Capitol Square but the prices are way better. 4-7pm on Tuesdays from April through October.
Modern coffee shop with an impressive spread of breakfast pastries. This is tied for our 2nd favorite coffee shop.
Grace Coffee Co.
1216 E Washington AveModern coffee shop with an impressive spread of breakfast pastries. This is tied for our 2nd favorite coffee shop.
Similar feel to Johnson Public House, very much a local's place. Kombucha on tap, coffee roasted in house. This is tied for our 2nd favorite coffee shop for being exactly the opposite of Grace.
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EVP Coffee East
1250 E Washington AveSimilar feel to Johnson Public House, very much a local's place. Kombucha on tap, coffee roasted in house. This is tied for our 2nd favorite coffee shop for being exactly the opposite of Grace.
Parks & Nature
Walk out onto jetty for great views of Lake Mendota/downtown. Best place for sunsets.
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Tenney Park Locks
1500 Sherman AveWalk out onto jetty for great views of Lake Mendota/downtown. Best place for sunsets.
Essentials
Festival Foods
810 E Washington AveOur large grocery store of choice. Nearby and well stocked.
Drinks & Nightlife
Baldwin Street Grille
1304 E Washington AveOne of Madison's classic locals bar and it's a 5 minute walk away.
Avenue Club and The Bubble Up Bar
1128 E Washington AveOld Fashioned's for days!