Food Scene
Cactus is a fun place for people watching while enjoying a great meal. Food is Tex-Mex and portions are generous. I always default to the Green Enchilada. Many dishes are gluten free.
Can be noisy.
55 locals recommend
Cactus Madison Park
4220 E Madison StCactus is a fun place for people watching while enjoying a great meal. Food is Tex-Mex and portions are generous. I always default to the Green Enchilada. Many dishes are gluten free.
Can be noisy.
Best pizza in town, but get there early as they tend to run out of dough. Space is tiny, so take out is often best option.
Outdoor patio has view of beach, nice place to be on a warm summer evening.
31 locals recommend
The Independent Pizzeria
4235 E Madison StBest pizza in town, but get there early as they tend to run out of dough. Space is tiny, so take out is often best option.
Outdoor patio has view of beach, nice place to be on a warm summer evening.
French style cafe, good coffee, pastries rich in butter ;-)
bad acoustics
24 locals recommend
Belle Epicurean Bakery
3109 E Madison StFrench style cafe, good coffee, pastries rich in butter ;-)
bad acoustics
How To Cook A Wolf - Madison Park
4200 E Madison StGreat food
Bamboo Thai Cuisine
Spicy Thai food
Hanuman Thai Cafe Madison
Really good Thai food. Big menu
Everything Else
Much beloved, old-fashioned kind of bakery. We go for guilty pleasures and our favorites are the donuts and maple bars.
119 locals recommend
Madison Park Bakery
4214 E Madison StMuch beloved, old-fashioned kind of bakery. We go for guilty pleasures and our favorites are the donuts and maple bars.
Olmsted planned park. It's a lovely park to explore and a great way to spend a couple of hours.
The Japanese garden is worth a visit, there is a small fee, the rest of the Arboretum is free.
313 locals recommend
Washington Park Arboretum UW Botanic Gardens
2300 Arboretum Dr EOlmsted planned park. It's a lovely park to explore and a great way to spend a couple of hours.
The Japanese garden is worth a visit, there is a small fee, the rest of the Arboretum is free.
Drinks & Nightlife
McGilvra's Bar and Restaurant
4234 E Madison StAverage pub food.
Kids and family friendly.
Probably the neighborhood's most popular bar. Serves average pub food.
Must be 21+.
10 locals recommend
The Attic Alehouse & Eatery
4226 E Madison StProbably the neighborhood's most popular bar. Serves average pub food.
Must be 21+.
One of the neighborhood's oldest establishments. Where my dad used to drink when he was a teenager (Don't tell!)
Sandwiches, beer and wine.
Pool tables, and large fireplace.
7 locals recommend
Red Onion Tavern
4210 E Madison StOne of the neighborhood's oldest establishments. Where my dad used to drink when he was a teenager (Don't tell!)
Sandwiches, beer and wine.
Pool tables, and large fireplace.