Guidebook for Madison
Drinks & Nightlife
Great local beer made one barrel at a time. Board games for use and a small food list.
http://www.onebarrelbrewing.com/
29 locals recommend
One Barrel Brewing Company
2001 Atwood AveGreat local beer made one barrel at a time. Board games for use and a small food list.
http://www.onebarrelbrewing.com/
Great selection of craft beers and whiskeys both local and from around the globe.
http://malthousetavern.com/
20 locals recommend
The Malt House
2609 E Washington AveGreat selection of craft beers and whiskeys both local and from around the globe.
http://malthousetavern.com/
Great bar with vintage decor. Sever quality pub food as well. Live music most nights after 10pm. Large patio out back.
37 locals recommend
Mickey's Tavern
1524 Williamson StGreat bar with vintage decor. Sever quality pub food as well. Live music most nights after 10pm. Large patio out back.
Food Scene
If you only have time to eat at one place in Atwood this is it. Great comfort food and great beer list.
www.alchemycafe.net/
37 locals recommend
Alchemy
1980 Atwood AveIf you only have time to eat at one place in Atwood this is it. Great comfort food and great beer list.
www.alchemycafe.net/
Green Owl Cafe
1970 Atwood AveExcellent vegetarian fare.
www.thegreenowlcafe.com/
Chocolate, coffee. Enough said. Try the hot chocolate.
chocolateriancafe.com/
12 locals recommend
Chocolaterian Cafe - Atwood Avenue
2004 Atwood AveChocolate, coffee. Enough said. Try the hot chocolate.
chocolateriancafe.com/
If you want good pizza look no further, eat in or delivery. Excellent tap list as well.
http://www.glassnickelpizza.com/
41 locals recommend
Glass Nickel Pizza Co. - Madison East
2916 Atwood AveIf you want good pizza look no further, eat in or delivery. Excellent tap list as well.
http://www.glassnickelpizza.com/
Great brunch, lunch and dinner options. Cupcakes and baked goods at the counter.
www.daisycafeandcupcakery.com/
34 locals recommend
Daisy Cafe & Cupcakery
2827 Atwood AveGreat brunch, lunch and dinner options. Cupcakes and baked goods at the counter.
www.daisycafeandcupcakery.com/
Great coffee and a chance to meet the locals. Be warned: using cell phones and computers strongly frowned on.
www.thevictorymadison.com/
16 locals recommend
The Victory Madison
2710 Atwood AveGreat coffee and a chance to meet the locals. Be warned: using cell phones and computers strongly frowned on.
www.thevictorymadison.com/
Chilled out coffee house and a great place to relax or get some work done. Lots of room to spread out. The back patio is an excellent spot to enjoy a coffee on a nice day.
14 locals recommend
Cafe Brittoli
2326 Atwood AveChilled out coffee house and a great place to relax or get some work done. Lots of room to spread out. The back patio is an excellent spot to enjoy a coffee on a nice day.
Lao Laan Xang Restaurant
2098 Atwood AveAwesome Laotian food.
www.llx-restaurant.com/
Retro diner featuring cakes and desserts. The meatless meatloaf is not to be missed.
www.montysblueplatediner.com/
36 locals recommend
Monty's Blue Plate Diner
2089 Atwood AveRetro diner featuring cakes and desserts. The meatless meatloaf is not to be missed.
www.montysblueplatediner.com/
Best deep fried cheese curds in town. Over 150 Wisconsin beers (52 on tap). The menu is inspired by traditional Wisconsin supper club offerings.
http://www.theoldfashioned.com
86 locals recommend
The Old Fashioned
23 N Pinckney StBest deep fried cheese curds in town. Over 150 Wisconsin beers (52 on tap). The menu is inspired by traditional Wisconsin supper club offerings.
http://www.theoldfashioned.com
Relaxed, cozy atmosphere. Try the 'West of the Andes' sandwich or the 'Bad Breath Burger'.
www.wearytravelerfreehouse.com/
61 locals recommend
Weary Traveler Freehouse
1201 Williamson StRelaxed, cozy atmosphere. Try the 'West of the Andes' sandwich or the 'Bad Breath Burger'.
www.wearytravelerfreehouse.com/
Iconic east-side brunch/lunch location. Great baked goods. Often a line on the weekends.
33 locals recommend
Lazy Jane's Cafe and Bakery
1358 Williamson StIconic east-side brunch/lunch location. Great baked goods. Often a line on the weekends.
Everything Else
1,000 seat theater featuring nationally touring bands, comedy and theater.
http://www.barrymorelive.com/
22 locals recommend
Barrymore Theatre
2090 Atwood Ave1,000 seat theater featuring nationally touring bands, comedy and theater.
http://www.barrymorelive.com/
The local community center in a beautifully restored building. Full workout facilities ($3.50/per use) and a cafe serving brunch.
www.goodmancenter.org/
9 locals recommend
Goodman Community Center IRONWORKS
214 Waubesa StThe local community center in a beautifully restored building. Full workout facilities ($3.50/per use) and a cafe serving brunch.
www.goodmancenter.org/
Botanical gardens and park are a nice spot to relax and walk to on a sunny day. There is a beach in the park.
138 locals recommend
Olbrich Botanical Gardens
3330 Atwood AveBotanical gardens and park are a nice spot to relax and walk to on a sunny day. There is a beach in the park.
Essentials
Jenifer Street Market
2038 Jenifer StLocal Grocery, walk in beer cooler!
Local, organic food cooperative. One of the largest in the country. Excellent juice bar and deli.
77 locals recommend
Willy Street Co-op—East
1221 Williamson StLocal, organic food cooperative. One of the largest in the country. Excellent juice bar and deli.