Food Scene
5 minute walk to great brunch, lunch, dinner or drinks. Try the Staropramen Czech lager on tap or some great WI fried cheese curds.
19 locals recommend
Gates and Brovi
3502 Monroe St5 minute walk to great brunch, lunch, dinner or drinks. Try the Staropramen Czech lager on tap or some great WI fried cheese curds.
Walk along the bike path or take a quick drive to some of the best coffee in town. A Milwaukee based coffee roaster, this is their second Madison cafe location. Great quick breakfast options too.
21 locals recommend
Colectivo Coffee - Monroe St.
2530 Monroe StWalk along the bike path or take a quick drive to some of the best coffee in town. A Milwaukee based coffee roaster, this is their second Madison cafe location. Great quick breakfast options too.
Brasserie V
1923 Monroe StGreat Burger, Frites, and amazing beer selection
Essentials
One of the smallest Whole Foods in the nation but they do a good job.
29 locals recommend
Whole Foods Market
4710 University AveOne of the smallest Whole Foods in the nation but they do a good job.
Great grocery however no deli or butcher so not always the one stop shop. Also, beer isn't refrigerated so plan ahead if you plan to get supplies from here.
45 locals recommend
Trader Joe's
1810 Monroe StGreat grocery however no deli or butcher so not always the one stop shop. Also, beer isn't refrigerated so plan ahead if you plan to get supplies from here.
Hy-Vee
2920 Fitchrona RdClosest large format grocery. Good Natural Foods and Liquor section
Drinks & Nightlife
Jacs Dining and Tap House
2611 Monroe StreetGreat Burger
Entertainment & Activities
Michael's Frozen Custard
2531 Monroe StOutdoor seating, great for warm nights and a cold treat
Madison Children's Museum
100 N Hamilton StHighly awarded Children's museum can be
Shopping
Hilldale Shopping Center
726 N Midvale BlvdOpen air mall with a Macy's, and many good brands.
Arts & Culture
AMC Madison 6
430 N Midvale BlvdGreat movie theater with big studio and independent films
Sightseeing
Hang out on the Capitol lawn or use it as a launching pad for a stroll down State Street. Saturday mornings one of the nations largest farmer's markets rings the square.
141 locals recommend
Wisconsin State Capitol
2 E Main St Hang out on the Capitol lawn or use it as a launching pad for a stroll down State Street. Saturday mornings one of the nations largest farmer's markets rings the square.
If you are into Architecture, check out Frank Lloyd Wrights vision overlooking Lake Monona.
58 locals recommend
Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center
1 John Nolen DrIf you are into Architecture, check out Frank Lloyd Wrights vision overlooking Lake Monona.
Wingra Park and Boat Livery
824 Knickerbocker StRent a SUP or Kayak, get a snack, hangout at the lake.