Guidebook for Madison
Food Scene
Coffee. Wine. Big tables. Conversational space. Lots of good vibes.
6 locals recommend
Barriques - West Wash
127 W Washington AveCoffee. Wine. Big tables. Conversational space. Lots of good vibes.
The Old Fashioned
23 N Pinckney StBEST deep fried cheese curds. Get them with paprika sauce.
A local favorite. Good coffee and bakery selection.
13 locals recommend
Colectivo Coffee - On The Square
25 S Pinckney StA local favorite. Good coffee and bakery selection.
Gotham Bagels
112 E Mifflin StTasty hand-rolled bagels. I recommend the egg bagels.
Cargo Coffee
750 E Washington AveSuper close coffee shop with a cool loft.
Everything Else
Gorgeous, brand new library. A fantastic space that also hosts some social events.
8 locals recommend
Madison Public Library
201 W Mifflin StGorgeous, brand new library. A fantastic space that also hosts some social events.
The Studio
625 Williamson StGorgeous yoga studio, full of bright, natural light.
Super close park, great for picnics, walks, and runs by the lakeside.
34 locals recommend
James Madison Park
614 E Gorham StSuper close park, great for picnics, walks, and runs by the lakeside.
Drinks & Nightlife
DLUX
117 Martin Luther King Jr BlvdBreakfast potatoes. Unlimited bloody marys.
Arts & Culture
Orpheum Theater
216 State St15 minute walk away. Great live concert venue.
Beautiful theatre with big name shows, plus it houses an art gallery.
83 locals recommend
Overture Center for the Arts
201 State StBeautiful theatre with big name shows, plus it houses an art gallery.
Beautiful contemporary art museum within walking distance, worth visiting while you're here.
51 locals recommend
Madison Museum of Contemporary Art
227 State StBeautiful contemporary art museum within walking distance, worth visiting while you're here.
Atlas Improv Company
609 E Washington AveGreat improv shows on Fridays and Saturdays!