Guidebook for Madison
Food Scene
Great coffee, funky atmosphere, vegan treats and music on Fridays and Saturdays.
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Mother Fool's Coffeehouse
1101 Williamson StGreat coffee, funky atmosphere, vegan treats and music on Fridays and Saturdays.
Ground Zero Coffee
744 Williamson StFun atmosphere, great coffee, lighter food fare and great soups.
Great coffee, funky atmosphere, wonderful folks working there.
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EVP Coffee East
1250 E Washington AveGreat coffee, funky atmosphere, wonderful folks working there.
Great Lao and other food. It's small but very cute.
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Lao Laan-Xang Restaurant
1146 Williamson StGreat Lao and other food. It's small but very cute.
Huge menu. They make their own Asian noddles...better than New York or San Francisco. What they lack in atmosphere they make up in their soups.
Wah Kee Wonton Noodle Restaurant
600 Williamson StHuge menu. They make their own Asian noddles...better than New York or San Francisco. What they lack in atmosphere they make up in their soups.
Bahn | Thai Restaurant
944 Williamson StGreat Thai food. Try their Tom Ka Gai soup. Unrivaled!!
Hey, it's pizza and it's good. A little expensive.
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The Roman Candle
2685 Research Park DrHey, it's pizza and it's good. A little expensive.
Burrito Drive
310 S Brearly StYou guessed it, burritos and they're great. They deliver late too.
New Orleans Take Out
1920 Fordem AveBest Po Boys this side of New Orleans. Great Cajun & Creole food as well.
Drinks & Nightlife
Wonderful food, drinks, atmosphere and staff. Can get pretty busy and loud depending on the time. Go there. It's great.
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Weary Traveler Freehouse
1201 Williamson StWonderful food, drinks, atmosphere and staff. Can get pretty busy and loud depending on the time. Go there. It's great.
If you like great designer pork and other meaty delights this is the place. A little pricey but worth it.
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A Pig In A Fur Coat
940 Williamson StIf you like great designer pork and other meaty delights this is the place. A little pricey but worth it.
Fun atmosphere cool bar and great staff. Try the pork buns, they're phenomenal.
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Umami Ramen & Dumpling Bar
923 Williamson StreetFun atmosphere cool bar and great staff. Try the pork buns, they're phenomenal.
Great and unique Tex-Mex fare. Beautiful atmosphere and a nice bar too.
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Eldorado Grill
744 Williamson StGreat and unique Tex-Mex fare. Beautiful atmosphere and a nice bar too.
Wonderful neighborhood bar that has all types of music and pool tables too. Very down homey.
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Crystal Corner Bar
1302 Williamson StWonderful neighborhood bar that has all types of music and pool tables too. Very down homey.
Great Irish tavern with wonderful food. Irish music too sometimes. Try the sexy fries.
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Mickey's Tavern
1524 Williamson StGreat Irish tavern with wonderful food. Irish music too sometimes. Try the sexy fries.
Everything Else
Any of the Ian's Pizza places are fantastic. Their salads are also great. It's by the slice. They usually have 10 different varieties to choose from. Get 2 if you're hungry or split em with a friend.
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Ian's Pizza on State
100 State StAny of the Ian's Pizza places are fantastic. Their salads are also great. It's by the slice. They usually have 10 different varieties to choose from. Get 2 if you're hungry or split em with a friend.
Fantastic gay/lesbian and straight bar. It's loud, crowded, fun and a great place to see and be seen.
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Prism
924 Williamson StFantastic gay/lesbian and straight bar. It's loud, crowded, fun and a great place to see and be seen.
Best scones in the world...seriously! Fantastic breakfasts and lunches too. I think they're doing dinners now too. Fun atmosphere. Brink the kids. They have a sitting area and games to keep them busy.
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Lazy Jane's Cafe and Bakery
1358 Williamson StBest scones in the world...seriously! Fantastic breakfasts and lunches too. I think they're doing dinners now too. Fun atmosphere. Brink the kids. They have a sitting area and games to keep them busy.
Fantastic breads, breakfasts and lunches. Bright sunny atmosphere.
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Madison Sourdough
916 Williamson StFantastic breads, breakfasts and lunches. Bright sunny atmosphere.
Batch Bakehouse
1402 Williamson StUnbelievable bakery items. Don't miss it!
One of the best food coops in the world...seriously. Great selection, prepared foods and other healthy products. Only 2 blocks from my house. Terrific salad & hot bar if you need a quick bite to eat.
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Willy Street Co-op—East
1221 Williamson StOne of the best food coops in the world...seriously. Great selection, prepared foods and other healthy products. Only 2 blocks from my house. Terrific salad & hot bar if you need a quick bite to eat.
Best hardware store, friendliest staff and the greatest place of its type in Madison. You can still buy screws, nails and washers by the piece! Fun to explore if you're a hardware person.
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Ace Hardware Center
1398 Williamson StBest hardware store, friendliest staff and the greatest place of its type in Madison. You can still buy screws, nails and washers by the piece! Fun to explore if you're a hardware person.
THORPS Haircuts & Color
1988 Atwood AveGreat hair place. Cool atmosphere.
They're the best and the nicest too. If you brought your pet, this is the place to go. If you didn't, stop by and pick up a treat for them.
MadCat Pet Supplies
1525 Williamson StThey're the best and the nicest too. If you brought your pet, this is the place to go. If you didn't, stop by and pick up a treat for them.
Star Liquor
1209 Williamson StRight in the "hood". Very friendly and knowledgeable staff.
Shopping
Steve's Tattoo & Body Piercing
1205 Williamson StreetSurprise someone! Two blocks from my house!
World class Botanical Gardens about 2 miles from my house. Don't miss it!! If you're here in the winter beat the cold and check out the indoor conservatory designed to mimic a rain forest.
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Izityalo zase-Olbrich Botanical
3330 Atwood AveWorld class Botanical Gardens about 2 miles from my house. Don't miss it!! If you're here in the winter beat the cold and check out the indoor conservatory designed to mimic a rain forest.
Lots of great stores and places to eat. Near University of Wisconsin.
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State Street
State StreetLots of great stores and places to eat. Near University of Wisconsin.
Parks & Nature
Great hiking trails, beautiful views close to lots of great eateries and hot spots.
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Olin Park
1156 Olin-Turville CtGreat hiking trails, beautiful views close to lots of great eateries and hot spots.
Great walking right from the house. Go one block to Lake Monona, left for a more park like experience or right for a more urban experience.
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Lake Monona
Great walking right from the house. Go one block to Lake Monona, left for a more park like experience or right for a more urban experience.
Arts & Culture
Overture Center for the Arts
201 State St