Guidebook for Madison
Food Scene
Good place for coffee or to sample wines...visit their Wall of 100.
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Barriques - Monroe St.
1825 Monroe StGood place for coffee or to sample wines...visit their Wall of 100.
Casual, European-inspired neighborhood brasserie. Enjoy a cold Belgian beer and hot frites...
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Brasserie V
1923 Monroe StCasual, European-inspired neighborhood brasserie. Enjoy a cold Belgian beer and hot frites...
Taste Of India
2623 Monroe StSomething for everyone, great lunch buffet, too.
New coffee house (and probably the nicest in town) Great architectural design and day-lit space to enjoy good food and beverages...
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Colectivo Coffee - Monroe St.
2530 Monroe StNew coffee house (and probably the nicest in town) Great architectural design and day-lit space to enjoy good food and beverages...
Great oven baked pizza... When we've had a long day, it's our favorite local eatery.
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Pizza Brutta
1805 Monroe StGreat oven baked pizza... When we've had a long day, it's our favorite local eatery.
Literally our neighbor two doors down. Affiliated with two great downtown restaurants. Oysters, sandwiches, lobster, mac and cheese—and great bar to meet folks over happy hour.
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Gates and Brovi
3502 Monroe StLiterally our neighbor two doors down. Affiliated with two great downtown restaurants. Oysters, sandwiches, lobster, mac and cheese—and great bar to meet folks over happy hour.
Located right next door is an independent, woman-owned chocolate shop and small cafe. They serve decadent sweets, gluten free house bakery, delicious ice cream, caramels, chocolate truffles and more...
Madison Chocolate Company
729 Glenway StLocated right next door is an independent, woman-owned chocolate shop and small cafe. They serve decadent sweets, gluten free house bakery, delicious ice cream, caramels, chocolate truffles and more...
Formerly, New Orleans Take-out...the best to-go we know!
Tropical home away from home.
They are located at 1517 Monroe St in downtown Madison, WI. They offer limited seating as well as take-out: please call ahead for takeout or catering at 608-298-7144.
They are open Tuesday through Saturday, with the following hours:
Tuesday – Thursday, 11am-2pm & 4pm-9pm
Friday & Saturday, 11am-9pm.
https://lorrainescafe.com/
Lorraine's Cafe
1517 Monroe StreetFormerly, New Orleans Take-out...the best to-go we know!
Tropical home away from home.
They are located at 1517 Monroe St in downtown Madison, WI. They offer limited seating as well as take-out: please call ahead for takeout or catering at 608-298-7144.
They are open Tuesday through Saturday, with the following hours:
Tuesday – Thursday, 11am-2pm & 4pm-9pm
Friday & Saturday, 11am-9pm.
https://lorrainescafe.com/
Shopping
Madison's local source for homebrewing and winemaking supplies. They provide quality equipment and fresh ingredients at affordable prices. Free advice too!
The Wine & Hop Shop
1919 Monroe StMadison's local source for homebrewing and winemaking supplies. They provide quality equipment and fresh ingredients at affordable prices. Free advice too!
Great specialty shop featuring a combination of gourmet cookware and cutlery.
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Orange Tree Imports
1721 Monroe StGreat specialty shop featuring a combination of gourmet cookware and cutlery.
This is a bookstore for everyone who loves mystery and anyone who celebrates local bookstores.
Mystery to Me
1863 Monroe StThis is a bookstore for everyone who loves mystery and anyone who celebrates local bookstores.
Monroe Street has over 1 1/2 miles of locally-owned specialty shops, boutiques and restaurants surrounded by an exceptional natural area and historic neighborhood. Many shops and restaurants are in close walking distance.
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Monroe Street
Monroe StreetMonroe Street has over 1 1/2 miles of locally-owned specialty shops, boutiques and restaurants surrounded by an exceptional natural area and historic neighborhood. Many shops and restaurants are in close walking distance.
Everything Else
HAIR has been in business since 1996 and features Aveda skin, hair, and cosmetic product lines and the highest level of team based services.
Hair
1839 Monroe StHAIR has been in business since 1996 and features Aveda skin, hair, and cosmetic product lines and the highest level of team based services.
Self tour the DMNA Nature and History Trail featuring the Ho Nee Um Pond, Wingra Springs, Jens Jensen Council Ring, Oak Savannah, Marion Dunn Prairie and the Arbor House inn...
Dudgeon-Monroe
Self tour the DMNA Nature and History Trail featuring the Ho Nee Um Pond, Wingra Springs, Jens Jensen Council Ring, Oak Savannah, Marion Dunn Prairie and the Arbor House inn...
Glenway Golf Course
3747 Speedway RdGlenway is a public golf course within blocks of the guest house.
The EcoLodge is part of Arbor House, a national award-winning inn. Take advantage of our great location close to nature and urban attractions with biking and canoeing opportunities available.
Arbor House, An Environmental Inn Madison
3402 Monroe StThe EcoLodge is part of Arbor House, a national award-winning inn. Take advantage of our great location close to nature and urban attractions with biking and canoeing opportunities available.
Drinks & Nightlife
Enjoy a steaming cup of love and live music at Crescendo...
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Crescendo Espresso Bar + Music Cafe
1859 Monroe StEnjoy a steaming cup of love and live music at Crescendo...
Late night eats, when most other places are closed. Good to watch a game in a classic pub environment. Remember Madison is a smoke-free town, including our taverns.
The Laurel Tavern
2505 Monroe StLate night eats, when most other places are closed. Good to watch a game in a classic pub environment. Remember Madison is a smoke-free town, including our taverns.
Sightseeing
The Southwest Bike Path is great for walking, biking or jogging. *Madison is the 4th best city to bike in America. Rent electric-assist bikes at a Madison B-Cycle Station or rent bikes from Budget Bicycle on Regent St.
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Southwest Commuter Path
Southwest Commuter PathThe Southwest Bike Path is great for walking, biking or jogging. *Madison is the 4th best city to bike in America. Rent electric-assist bikes at a Madison B-Cycle Station or rent bikes from Budget Bicycle on Regent St.
Enjoy canoeing, kayaking, stand-up paddleboards, sailboats, etc. nearby on Lake Wingra from Memorial Day Weekend through late-September.
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Wingra Boats
824 Knickerbocker StEnjoy canoeing, kayaking, stand-up paddleboards, sailboats, etc. nearby on Lake Wingra from Memorial Day Weekend through late-September.
Essentials
About a twenty-minute walk or short drive down Monroe Street. Great place to stock up on groceries 8:00 – 9:00 daily.
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Trader Joe's
1810 Monroe StAbout a twenty-minute walk or short drive down Monroe Street. Great place to stock up on groceries 8:00 – 9:00 daily.