Guidebook for Madison

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Guidebook for Madison

Food Scene

Just a few blocks walk from my house, locally grown farm table food. Good selection of beers and drinks.
31 locals recommend
Oliver's Public House
2540 University Ave
31 locals recommend
Just a few blocks walk from my house, locally grown farm table food. Good selection of beers and drinks.
One of my favorites and a short walk away. They don't take reservations so it's best to get there early. You can always eat at the bar which is a great place to hang out. Try the House Pizza.
31 locals recommend
Oliver's Public House
2540 University Ave
31 locals recommend
One of my favorites and a short walk away. They don't take reservations so it's best to get there early. You can always eat at the bar which is a great place to hang out. Try the House Pizza.
If you want to get out for a quick breakfast I'm only a few blocks away from Einstein Bagels. Good for lunch too.
Coffee & Bagels
2701 University Ave
If you want to get out for a quick breakfast I'm only a few blocks away from Einstein Bagels. Good for lunch too.
One of my favorite breakfast spots. Nice ambiance, great egg scrambles and oatmeal. Good food for lunch and dinner too or just coffee and a morning bun. Nice outdoor area when weather permits.
15 locals recommend
La Brioche True Food
2862 University Ave
15 locals recommend
One of my favorite breakfast spots. Nice ambiance, great egg scrambles and oatmeal. Good food for lunch and dinner too or just coffee and a morning bun. Nice outdoor area when weather permits.
Good Thai food for a good price. Nice atmosphere and close to home.
11 locals recommend
Sa-Bai Thong Thai Cuisine
2840 University Ave
11 locals recommend
Good Thai food for a good price. Nice atmosphere and close to home.
Good quick food at a good price.
6 locals recommend
Noodles and Company
North Midvale Boulevard
6 locals recommend
Good quick food at a good price.
A small independent sushi restaurant that's only a few blocks away. Much to choose from, very good eats.
Sushi Box
2433 University Ave
A small independent sushi restaurant that's only a few blocks away. Much to choose from, very good eats.
I'm sure you already know it well. It's close by if you're in the mood.
SUBWAY
2850 University Avenue
I'm sure you already know it well. It's close by if you're in the mood.
Maybe the best bagels in town, get a baker's dozen or a bagel sandwich. I serve these for breakfast.
Bagels Forever
2947 University Ave
Maybe the best bagels in town, get a baker's dozen or a bagel sandwich. I serve these for breakfast.
A very nice, locally owned coffee house.
EVP Coffee West
3809 Mineral Point Rd
A very nice, locally owned coffee house.

Drinks & Nightlife

Good neighborhood bar with great burgers. Just a short walk from my house.
13 locals recommend
Blue Moon Bar & Grill
2535 University Ave
13 locals recommend
Good neighborhood bar with great burgers. Just a short walk from my house.
Good neighborhood bar. Nice hangout for a beer and burger.
Village Bar
3801 Mineral Point Rd
Good neighborhood bar. Nice hangout for a beer and burger.

Shopping

Midtown shopping and restaurant area. Macy's, Great Dane Pub, sushi, pizza, southwestern food, clothes, movies, grocery and a Target next door. A good variety in a compact area.
63 locals recommend
Hilldale Shopping Center
726 N Midvale Blvd
63 locals recommend
Midtown shopping and restaurant area. Macy's, Great Dane Pub, sushi, pizza, southwestern food, clothes, movies, grocery and a Target next door. A good variety in a compact area.
A nice shopping and dining area. On the north end there's Trader Joe's, Pasqual's restaurant, and Barriques Coffee. South there's Colectivo and Michael's Frozen Custard.
17 locals recommend
Monroe Street
Monroe Street
17 locals recommend
A nice shopping and dining area. On the north end there's Trader Joe's, Pasqual's restaurant, and Barriques Coffee. South there's Colectivo and Michael's Frozen Custard.
Everyone needs a drugstore now and then. This one is close by.
30 locals recommend
Walgreens
3700 University Ave
30 locals recommend
Everyone needs a drugstore now and then. This one is close by.
One stop shopping. Love that it's so close. They have groceries too.
29 locals recommend
Target
6321 McKee Rd
29 locals recommend
One stop shopping. Love that it's so close. They have groceries too.
Love this store. A Madison original with Scandinavian furniture and decor. Always something unique. Great for finding unique gifts.
The Century House
3029 University Ave
Love this store. A Madison original with Scandinavian furniture and decor. Always something unique. Great for finding unique gifts.
An amazing collection of the world's best cooking spices. Try the Maharajha Curry Powder.
Penzeys Spices
3252 University Ave
An amazing collection of the world's best cooking spices. Try the Maharajha Curry Powder.

Essentials

Good moderately priced grocery store. It's where the students tend to shop.
27 locals recommend
Pick 'n Save
3650 University Ave
27 locals recommend
Good moderately priced grocery store. It's where the students tend to shop.
A higher end grocery with lots of variety. One of the best in Madison.
19 locals recommend
Metcalfe's Market
726 N Midvale Blvd
19 locals recommend
A higher end grocery with lots of variety. One of the best in Madison.
If you know them you love them. Great deals and unique food items. It's a bit of a walk from the house but I've done it many times. Worth it.
45 locals recommend
Trader Joe's
1810 Monroe St
45 locals recommend
If you know them you love them. Great deals and unique food items. It's a bit of a walk from the house but I've done it many times. Worth it.
Voted Madison's Best Local Butcher Shop by readers of Madison Magazine
The Conscious Carnivore
3236A University Ave
Voted Madison's Best Local Butcher Shop by readers of Madison Magazine
Always good for finding unique ingredients and fresh produce. Very close by.
30 locals recommend
Whole Foods Market
4710 University Ave
30 locals recommend
Always good for finding unique ingredients and fresh produce. Very close by.

Everything Else

Above average sandwich shop with a bakery and good coffee.
6 locals recommend
Panera Bread
3416 University Ave
6 locals recommend
Above average sandwich shop with a bakery and good coffee.
Our local post office.
United States Postal Service
601 Sawyer Terrace
Our local post office.
To my mind it's better than Subway, a quick in and out. Walk or drive. Friendly staff.
Jimmy John's
1540 W James St
To my mind it's better than Subway, a quick in and out. Walk or drive. Friendly staff.

Arts & Culture

I think it's the best movie theater in town. Good food and drinks you can take into the theater. There are previews before the movie but not advertising. Reserve seats on website and walk right in.
25 locals recommend
AMC Madison 6
430 N Midvale Blvd
25 locals recommend
I think it's the best movie theater in town. Good food and drinks you can take into the theater. There are previews before the movie but not advertising. Reserve seats on website and walk right in.
I love my local library and so much more since the got new digs. Browse the magazine by the fire. A popular neighborhood handout.
Madison Public Library - Sequoya
4340 Tokay Blvd
I love my local library and so much more since the got new digs. Browse the magazine by the fire. A popular neighborhood handout.

Sightseeing

The UW has lots of paths for walk/run/bike activities. Picnic Point is great walk with a great view of the city and lake. You will have to pay for parking on weekdays.
55 locals recommend
Picnic Point
2000 University Bay Dr
55 locals recommend
The UW has lots of paths for walk/run/bike activities. Picnic Point is great walk with a great view of the city and lake. You will have to pay for parking on weekdays.
Get a great view of the lake and city from this hill on campus and see the 130 year-old Washburn Observatory.
Observatory Drive
Observatory Drive
Get a great view of the lake and city from this hill on campus and see the 130 year-old Washburn Observatory.
One of the best places to hang out in Madison. A must.
122 locals recommend
Memorial Union Terrace
800 Langdon St
122 locals recommend
One of the best places to hang out in Madison. A must.