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1855 Saloon and Grill, Cottage Grove
218 S. Main St.
Cottage Grove, WI
608-839-3700
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A new restaurant in the heart of the original Cottage Grove. Wood fired pizza oven, fresh salads, sandwiches, pastas, fish and steak. Good brew selection. |
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4 and 20 Bakery and Cafe
305 N. 4th St.
Madison, WI
608-819-8893
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New bakery and breakfast and lunch spot behind the new Milio's near East High. Pies, scones and other pastries are joined by lush specials. The cafe is in the process of adding lunch items. Coffee drinks. |
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43 North
108 King St.
Madison, WI
608-255-4343
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Chef Nicholas Johnson at the helm of a restaurant with a contemporary American menu. Menu is arranged in first and second courses, main course, cheese course, and dessert. |
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A Sakura
5401 Caddis Bend
Fitchburg, WI
608-278-8899
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Lots of rolls and combo party platters, with a nine-item vegetable maki menu. Also a few teriyaki and hibachi plates. $1.50 charge for delivery. |
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A8 China
608 University Ave.
Madison, WI
608-250-8888
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Chinese food in a convenient campus location. |
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Abuelos, Middleton
2229 Deming Way
Middleton, WI
608-831-0739
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Mexican "embassy" of food with a voluminous menu even for a Mexican restaurant, including promising apps and entrees. |
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AJ Bombers
201 W. Gorham St.
Madison, WI
608-305-4474
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The Milwaukee hamburger joint built on social media buzz arrives in Madison with a dozen house burgers and flying peanuts. See http://www.twitter.com/AJBombersMSN and http://www.facebook.com/AJBombersMSN for more. |
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Alchemy Cafe
1980 Atwood Ave.
Madison, WI
608-204-7644
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Friday fish fry with beer-battered cod. Burger menu, sandwiches. House special is the popular AppleRum Burger, a one-third-pound patty layered with applewood-smoked bacon, sweet onion rum relish, Wisconsin cheddar, lettuce and tomato. |
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Ale Asylum
3698 Kinsman Blvd.
Madison, WI
608-663-3926
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This is a great brewpub near MATC-Truax; don't let its unlikely setting in an area mostly devoted to warehouses fool you. Favorites include Contorter Porter, Ambergeddon and Madtown Nut Brown. In addition to the fine beer, deli sandwiches and pizza are served. |
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Alt'n Bach's Town Tap
2602 Whalen Ln.
Madison, WI
608-271-9955
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Daily specials include an all-you-can-eat cod fish fry on Fridays. Burgers, Reubens, smoked brats and beer brats and summer sausage. |
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Ambrosius Chocolatier
2086 Atwood Ave.
Madison, WI
608-249-3500
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Fine handmade chocolates, with truffles, seasonal specialties and regional flavors. Faves include the caramel sprinkled with salt and the Maharajah curry. |
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Amy's Cafe
414 W. Gilman St.
Madison, WI
608-255-8172
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Longtime campus spot, with a focus on soups and sandwiches, burgers and Greek fare (gyros, kebobs, chicken). |
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Ancora Coffee-King Street
112 King St.
Madison, WI
608-255-0285
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More than just good coffee: breads, pastries and soup. Senior discounts. |
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Ancora Coffee-University Avenue
2871 University Ave.
Madison, WI
608-233-5287
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Pastries. |
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Angelo's
5801 Monona Dr.
Monona, WI
608-222-1464
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Comfy, home-style Italian neighborhood retaurant with old faves like spaghetti and meatballs, plus ravioli, great pizza and a popular Friday fish fry featuring grouper, ocean perch or cod. |
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Anna's Pizzeria
1609 West Main St.
Sun Prairie, WI
608-825-2660
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Small town pizza place wins points for homey atmosphere, good crust and homemade sauce. |
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Antojitos el Toril
515 Cottage Grove Rd.
Madison, WI
608-358-7718
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Mexican standards plus harder-to-find items like flautas and longer-cooking specials like menudo on the weekend. |
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Applebee's-East
4710 East Towne Blvd.
Madison, WI
608-244-1470
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Lots of appetizers, salads, desserts, extensive grill menu, burgers. |
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Applebee's-West
660 S. Whitney Way
Madison, WI
608-271-5450
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Lots of appetizers, salads, desserts, extensive grill menu, burgers. |
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Argus Bar Grille
123 E. Main St.
Madison, WI
608-256-4141
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Restored bar and grill in historic downtown commercial building. More than just bar food. Big menu of 61 different hot and cold sandwiches and wraps, as well as burgers; plus seven salads, soup of the day and appetizers. A larger-than-usual raft of vegetarian options among both the sandwiches and salads |
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Asia Express
721 N. High Point Rd
Madison, WI
608-831-6858
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Above-average menu, with some Chinese specialties that go beyond the usual storefront takeout. Small on-site dining area. |
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Asian Kitchen
449 State St.
Madison, WI
608-255-0571
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Lucky for you they have a special diet menu of steamed entrees. But there's plenty of lo mein, mu shu and kung pao, too. |
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Asian One
453 W. Gilman St.
Madison, WI
608-250-1770
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Thai/Hmong restaurant with good spring rolls and Angel Chicken Wings, larb salad and a variety of curries. |
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Athens Gyros
5420 Willow Rd.
Waunakee, WI
608-249-6720
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Don't be alarmed because this homemade Greek food is served in a gas station. Takeout or dine-in at a few tables, it's all good. Gyros, pork or chicken souvlaki, Greek chicken, spanikopita, Greek salads, and an array of homemade Greek desserts. Homemade hummus. |
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Athens Gyros (food cart)
Library Mall
Madison,
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Food cart on Library Mall parked near the clock tower. Serves falafel, gyros, and spinach pie, with honey cake or baklava for dessert. |
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Atlantis Taverna, Sun Prairie
239 E. Main St.
Sun Prairie, WI
608-837-5700
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At last, a dedicated Greek restaurant somewhere besides State Street. Sister restaurant to Plaka Taverna. |
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Avenue Bar
1128 E. Washington Ave.
Madison, WI
608-257-6877
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Justly known for its fish boil (every day) and daily specials including prime rib, roast beef and chicken. But the sandwiches, burgers and fries are also a draw and a good deal in this classic tavern atmosphere. Voted Madison's Favorite fish fry by Isthmus readers in 2009. |
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Babcock Hall Dairy Store
1605 Linden Dr.
Madison, WI
608-262-3045
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Babcock Hall ice cream by scoop or gallon, cheese, sundaes, malts, plus sandwich specials Monday through Friday. |
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Babe's Restaurant & Cocktails
5614 Schroeder Rd.
Madison, WI
608-274-7300
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Watch the big game on the big-screen TV while you enjoy hand-pattied burgers at this sports spot. Plus full dinner menu. Friday fish fry is popular. |
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Badger Bowl
506 E. Badger Rd.
Madison, WI
608-274-6662
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Burgers and other specials served while you bowl. Or sit down and let your food digest. |
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