Guidebook for Madison
Everything Else
Revolution Cycles
2330 Atwood AveKnowledgeable, friendly, gear heads.
Batch Bakehouse
1402 Williamson StFrench bakery. Irresistible.
Year round botanical gardens. Indoor winter botanicals, birds, butterflies, and plants from around the world. $1 entry.
138 locals recommend
Olbrich Botanical Gardens
3330 Atwood AveYear round botanical gardens. Indoor winter botanicals, birds, butterflies, and plants from around the world. $1 entry.
Miles and miles of Madison's rail corridors have been converted to bike paths and connect to other towns. Accommodation has direct access.
Yahara River Bike Path
Yahara River Bike PathMiles and miles of Madison's rail corridors have been converted to bike paths and connect to other towns. Accommodation has direct access.
Food Scene
Best Ugly Cookies in the world--chocolate chip, homemade caramel, pistachios. Parisienne hot chocolate. Brunch, open late night after Barrymore shows.
12 locals recommend
Chocolaterian Cafe - Atwood Avenue
2004 Atwood AveBest Ugly Cookies in the world--chocolate chip, homemade caramel, pistachios. Parisienne hot chocolate. Brunch, open late night after Barrymore shows.
Sustainability minded, fair trade coffees. Hours: Mon-Fri: 6am – 9pm, Sat: 6:30am – 8pm, Sun: 7am – 8pm
10 locals recommend
Barriques - Atwood
2166 Atwood AveSustainability minded, fair trade coffees. Hours: Mon-Fri: 6am – 9pm, Sat: 6:30am – 8pm, Sun: 7am – 8pm
The Mermaid Cafe
1929 Winnebago StLocally owned, great soups and sandwiches. Neighborhood hub.
Kale chips! Madison's only vegan/vegetarian café with local food vendors that include Cha Cha Tea, Simple Soyman, Voss Organics, Blue Skies ...
23 locals recommend
Green Owl Cafe
1970 Atwood AveKale chips! Madison's only vegan/vegetarian café with local food vendors that include Cha Cha Tea, Simple Soyman, Voss Organics, Blue Skies ...
Drinks & Nightlife
Best burgers and homemade chips around! Try the Blue Burger--house fave.
21 locals recommend
Harmony Bar & Grill
2201 Atwood AveBest burgers and homemade chips around! Try the Blue Burger--house fave.
This chef is spot on when it comes to mixing the grill and oven with local foods. Try the chowder and sweet potato fries.
37 locals recommend
Alchemy
1980 Atwood AveThis chef is spot on when it comes to mixing the grill and oven with local foods. Try the chowder and sweet potato fries.
Shopping
These folks know and love your dog AND cat. If nothing else, stop and say, hi. They're nice folk.
bad dog frida
2094 Atwood AveThese folks know and love your dog AND cat. If nothing else, stop and say, hi. They're nice folk.
Gail uses all fair trade chocolates. You can watch her and her team making the best truffles around, too.
14 locals recommend
Gail Ambrosius Chocolatier
2083 Atwood AveGail uses all fair trade chocolates. You can watch her and her team making the best truffles around, too.
Essentials
Every neighborhood should be so lucky as to have a market like this. Everything you need for edibles and emergencies. Open at 7:30, closes at 9.
28 locals recommend
Jenifer Street Market
2038 Jenifer StEvery neighborhood should be so lucky as to have a market like this. Everything you need for edibles and emergencies. Open at 7:30, closes at 9.