Guidebook for Mendota Mini Lodge
Food Scene
The drinks are so good!
My favorite restaurant in Madison. It's beautiful, has delicious food and great drinks and a view of the lake. I recommend sitting at the bar for their happy hour and/or bar menu, especially if you are trying to stick to a budget!
46 locals recommend
Sardine
617 Williamson StMy favorite restaurant in Madison. It's beautiful, has delicious food and great drinks and a view of the lake. I recommend sitting at the bar for their happy hour and/or bar menu, especially if you are trying to stick to a budget!
Rosie's Coffee Bar & Bakery
4604 Monona DrGreat happy hour, especially if you like seafood. Great cocktails and unique atmosphere.
30 locals recommend
Tempest Oyster Bar
120 E Wilson StGreat happy hour, especially if you like seafood. Great cocktails and unique atmosphere.
Lao Laan Xang Restaurant
2098 Atwood AveAmazing Thai food
Good Food - Low Carb Cafe
4674 Cottage Grove RdSuper healthy and super good!
Umami Ramen & Dumpling Bar
923 Williamson StreetGraft
18 N Carroll StHeritage Tavern
131 E Mifflin StMickey's Tavern
1524 Williamson StJava Cat Coffee
4221 Monona DrCrema Cafe
4124 Monona DrGreat spot for breakfast or lunch!
Fromagination
12 S Carroll StBeautiful cheese shop on the Capitol Square
Saturday mornings from Spring until late Fall. Wednesday mornings as well.
93 locals recommend
Dane County Farmers Market
3241 Martin Luther King Jr BlvdSaturday mornings from Spring until late Fall. Wednesday mornings as well.
Monona Farmers' Market
400 E BroadwayA smaller farmers market that is held Sunday mornings.
Grampa's Pizzeria
1374 Williamson StSalvatore's Tomato Pies
912 E Johnson St
Tavernakaya
27 E Main St
A Pig In A Fur Coat
940 Williamson StBrasserie V
1923 Monroe StGreat bistro with an extensive beer list.
Bloom Bake Shop
1851 Monroe StBatch Bakehouse
1402 Williamson StMonona Bakery and Eatery
4544 Monona DrDavid's Jamaican Cuisine
5696 Monona DrRoman Candle
1054 Williamson StThey deliver as well.
Glass Nickel Pizza Co. - Madison East
2916 Atwood AveDaisy Cafe & Cupcakery
2827 Atwood AveChocolaterian Cafe - Atwood Avenue
2004 Atwood AveTex Tubb's Taco Palace
2009 Atwood AveAlchemy
1980 Atwood AvePorter
640 W Washington AveThe Victory Madison
2710 Atwood AveBarriques - Atwood
2166 Atwood AveCargo Coffee
750 E Washington AveGreen Owl Cafe
1970 Atwood AveOne of the few strictly vegetarian restaurants.
ALT Brew
1808 Wright StA dedicated gluten free brewery.
El Poblano
3737 Milwaukee StCheap and amazing. The shrimp tacos are some of the best in town.
Michael's Frozen Custard
2531 Monroe StChocolate Shoppe Ice Cream Co.
2322 Atwood AveCafe Domestique
1408 Williamson StMonty's Blue Plate Diner
2089 Atwood AveSwad
6007 Monona DrRight on the bike path if you do the Monona Lake Loop.
7 locals recommend
Monona Bait & Ice Cream Shop
4516 Winnequah RdRight on the bike path if you do the Monona Lake Loop.
Merchant Madison
121 S Pinckney StGraze
1 S Pinckney StThe Old Fashioned
23 N Pinckney StBrocach Irish Pub & Whiskey Den
7 W Main StThe Coopers Tavern
20 W Mifflin StBabcock Hall Dairy Store
1605 Linden DrIce cream!
Oliver's Public House
2540 University AveManna Cafe & Bakery
611 N Sherman AveGreat place for breakfast/brunch
Cute wine shop where you can also grab wine by the glass and sit and enjoy. You can also bring in/order food. They have beer as well.
Table Wine
2301 Atwood AveCute wine shop where you can also grab wine by the glass and sit and enjoy. You can also bring in/order food. They have beer as well.
Monsoon Siam
2326 Atwood AveA few minutes away and a great place to grab lunch or a quick dinner. They have a full bar as well.
Athens Grill of Westport
5430 Willow RdA few minutes away and a great place to grab lunch or a quick dinner. They have a full bar as well.
Manna Cafe & Bakery
611 N Sherman AveOgden's North Street Diner
560 North StPalette Bar and Grill
901 E Washington AveThe Lone Girl Brewing Company
114 E Main StTip Top Tavern
601 North StEverly
2701 Monroe StBeef Butter BBQ
3001 N Sherman AveSmoked meats!
Craftsman Table & Tap
6712 Frank Lloyd Wright AveNonno's Ristorante Italiano
704 S Whitney WaySimple Italian food. Nothing fancy. But we love it!
Morris Ramen
106 King StBierock
2911 N Sherman AveBear & Bottle
601 N Sherman AveDrinks & Nightlife
Jade Monkey
217 Cottage Grove RdNeighborhood bar with long cocktail list.
Biergarten at Olbrich Park. Great for groups and families who want a low key place to grab a beer or cider. You can bring in or order good and they also have a few snacks.
20 locals recommend
The Biergarten at Olbrich Park
3527 Atwood AveBiergarten at Olbrich Park. Great for groups and families who want a low key place to grab a beer or cider. You can bring in or order good and they also have a few snacks.
Dexter's Pub
301 North StTip Top Tavern
601 North StA must visit, especially if the weather is nice. They often have music or movies.
122 locals recommend
Memorial Union Terrace
800 Langdon StA must visit, especially if the weather is nice. They often have music or movies.
The Robin Room
821 East Johnson StreetSweet bar in an old house. A great night is getting drinks before or after dinner at Grampa's Pizza.
20 locals recommend
Gib's
1380 Williamson StSweet bar in an old house. A great night is getting drinks before or after dinner at Grampa's Pizza.
The Malt House
2609 E Washington AveOhio Tavern
224 Ohio AveGo for the tacos. They are life changing.
One Barrel Brewing Company
2001 Atwood AveHouse of Brews
4539 Helgesen DrWithin walking distance and a very low key place to grab a drink right on the lake. Sometimes they have music or food carts.
The East Side Club
3735 Monona DrWithin walking distance and a very low key place to grab a drink right on the lake. Sometimes they have music or food carts.
High Noon Saloon
701 E Washington AveBarrymore Theatre
2090 Atwood AveOrpheum Theater
216 State StOctopi Brewing
1131 Uniek DrCute little winery. It's not quite Napa or Sonoma but it's a fun place to spend a few hours, especially if you can sit outside.
6 locals recommend
Drumlin Ridge Winery
6000 River RdCute little winery. It's not quite Napa or Sonoma but it's a fun place to spend a few hours, especially if you can sit outside.
Wollersheim Winery & Distillery
7876 WI-188The Cider Farm
8216 Watts RdLongtable Beer Cafe
7545 Hubbard AveMint Mark
1929 Winnebago StDrackenberg's Cigar Bar
605 N Sherman AveEssentials
Woodman's Food Market
3817 Milwaukee StCheap. Has everything you need.
Great grocery store that is a better shopping experience than Woodman's. There is a coffee and juice/smoothie bar in it and I think they have a bloody mary bar during football games (I think!).
11 locals recommend
Metro Market
6010 Cottage Grove RdGreat grocery store that is a better shopping experience than Woodman's. There is a coffee and juice/smoothie bar in it and I think they have a bloody mary bar during football games (I think!).
Willy Street Co-op—East
1221 Williamson StCo-op on Willy Street
Ace Hardware Center
1398 Williamson StAnytime Fitness
2045 Atwood AveOriental Food Mart
1206 S Park StGreat ethnic market
Viet Hoa Market
4602 Monona DrWilly Street Co-op—North
2817 N Sherman AveClosest co-op
Walgreens
3710 E Washington AveNorth Side True Value Hardware
Target
6321 McKee RdEverything Else
The Edgewater
1001 Wisconsin PlMusic and movies, spa, and everything else. Right on the lake.
Shopping
This is the place to go if you're looking for more upscale shopping like Anthropologie, Kate Spade, Michael Kors, Lululemon, etc. There are also a few restaurants here as well.
63 locals recommend
Hilldale Shopping Center
726 N Midvale BlvdThis is the place to go if you're looking for more upscale shopping like Anthropologie, Kate Spade, Michael Kors, Lululemon, etc. There are also a few restaurants here as well.
West Towne Mall
66 W Towne MallParks & Nature
Capital City Trail
Capital City TrailBike trail
Olin Park
1156 Olin-Turville CtGovernor Nelson State Park
5140 Co Hwy MA minute away from the cabin!
Entertainment & Activities
Henry Vilas Zoo
702 S Randall AveWithin walking distance and one of the most beautiful gardens .
138 locals recommend
Olbrich Botanical Gardens
3330 Atwood AveWithin walking distance and one of the most beautiful gardens .
SkipperBud's Madison
5381 Westport RdParmenter Street
Parmenter StreetFun area in Middleton with some shops, restaurants and the Mustard Museum!
Memorial Union Terrace
800 Langdon St