Guidebook for Madison
Food Scene
Great Laotian food just around the corner; lots of veggie options.
14 locals recommend
Lao Laan-Xang Restaurant
1146 Williamson StGreat Laotian food just around the corner; lots of veggie options.
So lucky to have this two doors down. Great food (Bob's Bad Breath Burger or West of the Andes with the fish option). And great for getting a drink.
61 locals recommend
Weary Traveler Freehouse
1201 Williamson StSo lucky to have this two doors down. Great food (Bob's Bad Breath Burger or West of the Andes with the fish option). And great for getting a drink.
Hạ Long Bay Restaurant
1353 Williamson StGreat Vietnamese food, only 2 blocks away.
Jamerica Restaurant
1236 Williamson StYummy Jamaican. And I get a kick out of the stuffed animal dogs.
Nice lil' coffee shop, with frequent live performances on Friday nights and a graffiti mural that changes monthly-ish.
8 locals recommend
Mother Fool's Coffeehouse
1101 Williamson StNice lil' coffee shop, with frequent live performances on Friday nights and a graffiti mural that changes monthly-ish.
Lazy Jane's Cafe and Bakery
1358 Williamson StGreat for brunch. Open untl 3 on most days.
Roman Candle
1054 Williamson StGood pizza place!
Ground Zero Coffee
744 Williamson StAnother popular coffee shop that also serves soup.
Bakery with delicious loaves. Go there for brunch. The french toast is to die for! People sometimes go here to work, too (wireless available). Great little patio if weather permits.
35 locals recommend
Madison Sourdough
916 Williamson StBakery with delicious loaves. Go there for brunch. The french toast is to die for! People sometimes go here to work, too (wireless available). Great little patio if weather permits.
Burrito Drive
310 S Brearly StBurritos. Enough said.
Everything Else
Star Liquor
1209 Williamson StLiquor store: very convenient. Usually open until 9.
Drinks & Nightlife
A restaurant, but I go here for the dancing: Latin night on Fridays (no cover), Reggae on Saturdays ($5 cover)
Jolly Bob's
1210 Williamson StreetA restaurant, but I go here for the dancing: Latin night on Fridays (no cover), Reggae on Saturdays ($5 cover)
One of my favorites. Cheap drinks, red lights, pool tables in the back. And a great patio in the summer! Also popular for brunch.
37 locals recommend
Mickey's Tavern
1524 Williamson StOne of my favorites. Cheap drinks, red lights, pool tables in the back. And a great patio in the summer! Also popular for brunch.
A "townie" bar. Cheap drinks, pool tables, plenty to keep you entertained.
16 locals recommend
Crystal Corner Bar
1302 Williamson StA "townie" bar. Cheap drinks, pool tables, plenty to keep you entertained.
Essentials
Get your fresh, local and organic goods here. They have a hot and cold salad bar. AND a bulk aisle with everything from cereal to nuts to peanut butter to laundry detergent -- score!
77 locals recommend
Willy Street Co-op—East
1221 Williamson StGet your fresh, local and organic goods here. They have a hot and cold salad bar. AND a bulk aisle with everything from cereal to nuts to peanut butter to laundry detergent -- score!
Jenifer Street Market
2038 Jenifer StAnother grocery store. Small space but has tons of stuff.
Nature's Bakery Co-Op
1019 Williamson StAnother bakery option.
Delicious bakery! Not for hanging out (no tables--go to Madison Sourdough for that), but worth dropping by for treats.
29 locals recommend
Batch Bakehouse
1402 Williamson StDelicious bakery! Not for hanging out (no tables--go to Madison Sourdough for that), but worth dropping by for treats.
Arts & Culture
A nice park with a playground for kids, a basketball court, and plenty of space to lay out in the sun.
6 locals recommend
Orton Park
1103 Spaight StA nice park with a playground for kids, a basketball court, and plenty of space to lay out in the sun.