Guidebook for Madison
Food Scene
Delicious, interesting food, yummy beer, free live music most nights and in walking distance!
37 locals recommend
Alchemy
1980 Atwood AveDelicious, interesting food, yummy beer, free live music most nights and in walking distance!
Yummy spot for breakfast/lunch. Fun, quirky atmosphere.
33 locals recommend
Lazy Jane's Cafe and Bakery
1358 Williamson StYummy spot for breakfast/lunch. Fun, quirky atmosphere.
One of my favorite breakfast/lunch/dinner places. They also have tons of homemade, interesting cupcakes! Again, this is within a few blocks of our apartment.
34 locals recommend
Daisy Cafe & Cupcakery
2827 Atwood AveOne of my favorite breakfast/lunch/dinner places. They also have tons of homemade, interesting cupcakes! Again, this is within a few blocks of our apartment.
Drinks & Nightlife
Best craft beer bar in Madison! Outdoor seating, 6 belgian taps, 6 wisco taps & 6 national taps + an impressive bottle & whiskey list. They don't serve food but you can carry/order-in!
20 locals recommend
The Malt House
2609 E Washington AveBest craft beer bar in Madison! Outdoor seating, 6 belgian taps, 6 wisco taps & 6 national taps + an impressive bottle & whiskey list. They don't serve food but you can carry/order-in!
A great jamaican restaurant and their rum drinks are out of this world. The "Purple Meanie" is our personal favorite.
Jolly Bob's
1210 Williamson StreetA great jamaican restaurant and their rum drinks are out of this world. The "Purple Meanie" is our personal favorite.
Sightseeing
Gorgeous 16 acres of outdoor gardens as well as a huge indoor conservatory filled with tropical plants, a waterfall, swimming koi and flying birds.
138 locals recommend
Olbrich Botanical Gardens
3330 Atwood AveGorgeous 16 acres of outdoor gardens as well as a huge indoor conservatory filled with tropical plants, a waterfall, swimming koi and flying birds.
Arts & Culture
Great concert venue in our neighborhood. We've seen The Wallflowers, Dave Chappelle, Dar Williams, Toots and the Maytals etc.
22 locals recommend
Barrymore Theatre
2090 Atwood AveGreat concert venue in our neighborhood. We've seen The Wallflowers, Dave Chappelle, Dar Williams, Toots and the Maytals etc.
Essentials
Great neighborhood grocery store within walking distance. Lots of fresh fruits, veggies & a great butcher counter. *Best fresh-squeezed orange juice you'll ever have and a great craft beer selection.
28 locals recommend
Jenifer Street Market
2038 Jenifer StGreat neighborhood grocery store within walking distance. Lots of fresh fruits, veggies & a great butcher counter. *Best fresh-squeezed orange juice you'll ever have and a great craft beer selection.