Guidebook for Madison
Essentials
Neighborhood corner store with made-to-order sandwiches for breakfast & lunch, beer, wine, and lots of sweet treats. Just 2 blocks away.
6 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Pinkus McBride Market
301 N Hamilton StNeighborhood corner store with made-to-order sandwiches for breakfast & lunch, beer, wine, and lots of sweet treats. Just 2 blocks away.
Food Scene
Coffee, breakfast & lunch. Great variety of coffee, pourovers, beer and chill-chic atmosphere.
34 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Johnson Public House
908 E Johnson StCoffee, breakfast & lunch. Great variety of coffee, pourovers, beer and chill-chic atmosphere.
Probably Madison's best pizza. All local ingredients, delicious signature pies. Can usually pick up orders within 25 minutes and it's a nice walk from the flat. On weekends, expect a wait for seats
55 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Salvatore's Tomato Pies
912 E Johnson StProbably Madison's best pizza. All local ingredients, delicious signature pies. Can usually pick up orders within 25 minutes and it's a nice walk from the flat. On weekends, expect a wait for seats
Italian-Asian fusion with the best atmosphere in Madison. No phone or sign outside, look for the red lights and patio seating. The 3-Cup Chicken (or Tofo) is incredible, as are the pizzas. Live Djs
23 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Natt Spil
211 King StItalian-Asian fusion with the best atmosphere in Madison. No phone or sign outside, look for the red lights and patio seating. The 3-Cup Chicken (or Tofo) is incredible, as are the pizzas. Live Djs
Part of the Underground Food Collective, this delicious local restaurant is a small space with big tastes. Local meats & cheeses, incredible craft cocktails.
29 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Forequarter
Part of the Underground Food Collective, this delicious local restaurant is a small space with big tastes. Local meats & cheeses, incredible craft cocktails.
The Spot
827 E Johnson StExcellent restaurant with a small bar, amazing outdoor seating on back patio + brunch.
Only open Saturday & Sunday in the morning to early afternoon. Tiny breakfast shop with shared seating and delectable pastries + the best of sweet and savory for breakfast or brunch.
19 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Sophia's Bakery & Cafe
831 E Johnson StOnly open Saturday & Sunday in the morning to early afternoon. Tiny breakfast shop with shared seating and delectable pastries + the best of sweet and savory for breakfast or brunch.
Locally-inspired, Pan-Asian / Korean cuisine from Chef Tory Miller.
12 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Sujeo
10 N Livingston StLocally-inspired, Pan-Asian / Korean cuisine from Chef Tory Miller.
Delicious gourmet southern style restaurant with spanning back patio. Connected to Borello Wine Bar and A-Ok Coffee
Julep
829 E Washington AveDelicious gourmet southern style restaurant with spanning back patio. Connected to Borello Wine Bar and A-Ok Coffee
A-OK Coffee House
829 E Washington AveCoffee shop with counter seating and table seating. Breakfast + burgers and fries.
Local coffee shop with plentiful bi-level seating area, drive-thru coffee & floor to ceiling windows
21 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Cargo Coffee
750 E Washington AveLocal coffee shop with plentiful bi-level seating area, drive-thru coffee & floor to ceiling windows
Everything Else
Crepes, Sweets & Coffee. Floor-to-ceiling windows and mostly counter seating. Always a daily special of both sweet and savory crepes. It's a small space, so better for 1-4 people.
14 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Bradbury's Coffee
127 N Hamilton StCrepes, Sweets & Coffee. Floor-to-ceiling windows and mostly counter seating. Always a daily special of both sweet and savory crepes. It's a small space, so better for 1-4 people.
Drinks & Nightlife
This neighborhood dive bar has all the essentials of a wisco bar with bar menu. If you need a burger fix, the "Bou Burger" is a delicious indulgence. Great place to stop for a PBR or drink
13 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Caribou Tavern
703 E Johnson StThis neighborhood dive bar has all the essentials of a wisco bar with bar menu. If you need a burger fix, the "Bou Burger" is a delicious indulgence. Great place to stop for a PBR or drink
Craft cocktails and tasty small and large plates. Think bacon-wrapped cheese curds and veggies in tempura & savory dishes. Higher price point, great for dinner or just a cocktail and app at the bar
21 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Heritage Tavern
131 E Mifflin StCraft cocktails and tasty small and large plates. Think bacon-wrapped cheese curds and veggies in tempura & savory dishes. Higher price point, great for dinner or just a cocktail and app at the bar
Shopping
Neighborhood liquor & wine shop, featuring wine tastings on Friday nights to help you pick the right vino.
15 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Cork 'n Bottle
855 E Johnson StNeighborhood liquor & wine shop, featuring wine tastings on Friday nights to help you pick the right vino.
Drunk Lunch
807 E Johnson StLocal retailer with reading, home decor, and other goods. Shared workspace coming soon.
Luxe home decor with tons of interesting mirrors, light fixtures, decor. Huge variety of home goods, including candles, light fixtures, mirrors, serving platters & interior design services.
Fontaine
Luxe home decor with tons of interesting mirrors, light fixtures, decor. Huge variety of home goods, including candles, light fixtures, mirrors, serving platters & interior design services.
Amazing hipster-chic resale shop feature hand-picked clothing and accessories. Merchandise changes frequently and great selection
8 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Good Style Shop
817 E Johnson StAmazing hipster-chic resale shop feature hand-picked clothing and accessories. Merchandise changes frequently and great selection
Entertainment & Activities
Huge Lakeside park with play area, swings, beach, sand volleyball court and tons of green space
34 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Parque James Madison
614 E Gorham StHuge Lakeside park with play area, swings, beach, sand volleyball court and tons of green space
Fun for the kids & adults. 4 levels of games, climbing, crafts, exhibits and rooftop. Check website for Friday night "Adult Swim", just for adults to be kids again + beer and wine.
66 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Museo de los Niños de Madison
100 N Hamilton StFun for the kids & adults. 4 levels of games, climbing, crafts, exhibits and rooftop. Check website for Friday night "Adult Swim", just for adults to be kids again + beer and wine.