Margaret’s guidebook
Music club
The Robin Room
821 East Johnson StreetCafe Coda
1224 Williamson StFantastic Jazz here.
Food scene
Bassett Street Brunch Club
444 W Johnson StLa Kitchenette
805 Williamson StOur favorite dinner spot
Best pizza in Madison, if you like mushrooms get The Woodsman or meat, Fat Uncle Tony's
55 locals recommend
Salvatore's Tomato Pies
912 E Johnson StBest pizza in Madison, if you like mushrooms get The Woodsman or meat, Fat Uncle Tony's
Tornado Steak House
116 S Hamilton StUnbelievable classic.
Undeniably the best Nepalese cuisine in Madison, eat outside if you can for great people watching and dogs are welcome.
6 locals recommend
Himal Chuli Restaurant
318 State StUndeniably the best Nepalese cuisine in Madison, eat outside if you can for great people watching and dogs are welcome.
Mickies Dairy Bar
1511 Monroe StMadison fav breakfast of lunch spot.
Great sandwiches, especially grilled veggie and zillions of craft beer varieties
61 locals recommend
Weary Traveler Freehouse
1201 Williamson StGreat sandwiches, especially grilled veggie and zillions of craft beer varieties
Batch Bakehouse
1402 Williamson StDreamy, mouthwatering bake shop in WIlly neighborhood.
Impressie gluten free, paleo offerings. We always have their cookies in our freezer so feel free to bake some.
Paleo Mama Bakery
409 S Few StImpressie gluten free, paleo offerings. We always have their cookies in our freezer so feel free to bake some.
This is groceries, beer, amazing deli and everything you could need right down Langdon a couple blocks and across the street. Also it is underground which is cool, open to midnight!
MacTaggart's Market & Deli
230 W Lakelawn PlThis is groceries, beer, amazing deli and everything you could need right down Langdon a couple blocks and across the street. Also it is underground which is cool, open to midnight!
Gift shop, coffee bar, Statehouse for fancy food, Boathouse for casual food on the water, dock, spa and great sunset view all one block away.
6 locals recommend
The Edgewater
1001 Wisconsin PlGift shop, coffee bar, Statehouse for fancy food, Boathouse for casual food on the water, dock, spa and great sunset view all one block away.
Tempest Oyster Bar
120 E Wilson StWonderful outdoor eating and drinking with fire pits and heaters for winter.
27 locals recommend
Lucille
101 King StWonderful outdoor eating and drinking with fire pits and heaters for winter.
Gib's
1380 Williamson StSweet Cocktails
Neighborhoods
Lots of funky boutique shops and coffee places, fun to walk up and down the street and check out both sides.
15 locals recommend
Williamson Street
Williamson StreetLots of funky boutique shops and coffee places, fun to walk up and down the street and check out both sides.
An entire day could be spent walking and exploring this corner of Madison. Exercise caution if walking area late at night.
State-Langdon
An entire day could be spent walking and exploring this corner of Madison. Exercise caution if walking area late at night.
Atwood Avenue
Atwood AvenueSome creative bars and shops here
shops
Alumni Boardshop
1150 Williamson StUnder the radar very sweet skate shop
Monroe Street
Monroe StreetCreative and unique local shops, food and coffee.
Orange Tree Imports
1721 Monroe StIf you a need a gift, you'll probably find it in here.
Little Luxuries
230 State StCute local specialities
Sightseeing
Governor's Island
Hiking, picnicking, views
Picnic Point
2000 University Bay DrClassic, short Madison hike
The terrace on the water is just down Langdon and the place to have a beer and hangout in the summer.
25 locals recommend
University of Wisconsin - Memorial Union
800 Langdon StThe terrace on the water is just down Langdon and the place to have a beer and hangout in the summer.
Governor Nelson State Park
5140 Co Hwy MGorgeous hiking !
Holy Wisdom Monastery
4200 Co Hwy MFavorite place for contemplative hikes and views of the Capitol
Ride your bike around Lake Monona and stop for lunch or at least ice cream. Great outdoor seating with views. Small beach across the street.
7 locals recommend
Monona Bait & Ice Cream Shop
4516 Winnequah RdRide your bike around Lake Monona and stop for lunch or at least ice cream. Great outdoor seating with views. Small beach across the street.