This store sits in the former Whole Foods location, with a Mediterranean food truck parked outside…read more(not sure about its hours). I first visited in May for produce but found the quality and selection underwhelming. Later, I heard they stocked some unique ice cream brands, so I went back to check them out. While I appreciate the unique selection, the prices were pretty steep--likely due to tariffs, logistics, and convenience. There was only a couple of customers on a weekday lunchtime, so it was quiet. Since I make monthly grocery runs to Chicago suburbs, I ended up getting my specialty ice creams there instead. I also browsed their hot food bar but didn't find anything that appealed to me. There's also a small cafe attached where they sell baklava and other sweets. On the plus side, the location is very central with plenty of parking.

We were in Madison for a few days on business and stopped in the market a couple of times. Their…read morehot bar was really good, and I just can't stop thinking about their yummy macaroni salad, so much so that I will be trying to recreate it at home really soon. I took a picture of the label just in case I forgot all off the goodness in it - perfectly cooked pasta, shreds of good cheese, celery, green pepper, scallions, and apparently some cream along with the mayo. I think I will give it a shot this weekend - hopefully it will be just as yummy.

Great place! Lots of very fresh foods and drinks. Drinks are…read morefrom soda to craft beers. The store was well laid out and neatly organized and everything looks fresh. I was looking for cheese curds fresh and not so expensive. Shrinkflation seems to have hit a lot of local Madison area places. Brennans curds were very fresh; nice variety and decent price. Ended up taking 12 bags of curds with us back home. Staff were super friendly and enjoyed interacting with customers. Definitely go back when in Madison, Wi.

If you love foodie stops, Brennan's Market is such a fun place to check out. They've got Wisconsin…read morecheese, great produce, a butcher shop/deli, plus craft beer, wine & liquor--and even an in-store café. It's an easy stop for picnic supplies, hotel snacks, or grabbing some local Wisconsin goodies to take home. One of those places that makes food lovers very happy. Save this for your next Madison trip!

Publix is the only 5-star supermarket I've come across but Metcalfe's is pretty awesome. The only…read morething missing here is an area to eat their prepared foods. If that had a little sit down area, then they would be on the same level as Publix. Their quality and level of service are top-notch. I was surprised by how well the store is run and how clean and organized every aisle is. Liquor pricing especially is beyond reproach. I've been living here for the last two weeks while staying in town for business. It's been a pleasant and welcomed surprise. Recommended...

I'm a regular customer at Metcalfe's Market Hilldale and I am a disabled veteran. Because of my…read moredisability some days are better than others and I often have my groceries delivered to my door. On my last order for delivery, DoorDash was the contracted delivery service and it cost me $8.99. I did not hire Door Dash. As a matter of fact I cancelled my subscription with Door Dash for this very reason. The dashers could not follow simple delivery instructions. I called Metcalfe's who refused to take any accountability and even asked me to recommend a better delivery service and that I needed to call DoorDash and complain. And of course DoorDash stated they did not have a way to refund my delivery fee and that I would have to get it from Metcalfe's. All I can say is both companies are less than desirable.

This location is not the best in town. Shelves are frequently empty, especially on sale items,…read moreresulting in several rain check slips stacked in my car. The cashier's rarely get my two coupons entered properly which is another challenge to get customer service to fix the mistake. Overall for the few items I choose to buy here it frequently results in a stop at customer service to deal with their faults.

My son and his wife had their Christmas holiday dinner catered from here. It wax beyond fabulous…read more They had a prime rib and a spiral ham. The rib was cooked to perfection and the ham was moist , which isn't usually the case with spiral sliced hams. They had Mac and cheese and mashed potato. I'm sure it wasn't cheap but it was worth it! I would highly recommend.

another place in madison that makes me giggle. what is this silly little grocery store that somehow…read morehas like everything and anything. idk it made me chuckle in a happy way

I have been getting groceries delivered since October 2024. The service is wonderful and the staff…read moreis very friendly. The products all meet my needs. Another reason to shop at Capitol Centre Market is that is downtown and I like to support small businesses.

only bought doughnuts from here, but there were so good and the person behind the bakery counter…read morewas super nice and helpful

I was there on a weekday afternoon mostly to take out lunch. Lunch prices were reasonable, but…read morestill food was good. I loved the sloppy joes the most. Salisbury steak dinner was a good one as well. Pinapple upside down cake was probably my favorite.

For those outside Wisconsin, you may not have heard of Woodman's--a local, employee-owned grocery…read morestore that's open 24 hours. Surprisingly, they carry a wide selection of international products. I was delighted to find these viral ice creams at the West Side location (there's also one on the East Side of Madison). These ice creams became popular about 1.5-2 years ago. I first tried lemon in LA late 2024 and then mango in Houston earlier this year, but this is the first time I've seen them in an American grocery store. While they're also available at Global Market (an Asian grocery store on the East Side), Woodman's price is unbeatable--just $9 for a box of three, compared to around $12 plus tax in LA. The outer shell is a crunchy white chocolate coating, while the inside is fruity ice cream flavors like mango, peach, lemon, and apricot (no actual fruits). They also offer unique flavors such as durian, grape, and tangerine. It's great to see Woodman's carrying these, hopefully more people will get to try them!

Visiting and a friend told us to hit up the store for a decent WI cheese selection…read more It was the week of Thanksgiving. The crowded parking lot did not lie. The store was packed. The local cheese selection did not disappoint. We also learned you must pay for your groceries to go into the liquor store and vice versa. The store is chaos and crowded but they seem to have decent prices. The liquor store was also packed but really unique selections. If we had more time we works have walked around more but we got what we needed.

While popping between nearby Colectivo and the adjacent park, we popped into Alimentari out of…read morecuriosity, and somehow left with a pre-made frozen dinner for the evening and a Spicy Soppressata sammy to enjoy alongside the lake mere feet away! While they seem to be known for their sandwiches, and for good reason, they have a lot of great artisanal items rooted in Italian cooking. This includes oils, wines, sauces, spices, treats and more. The "more" also includes fresh-made pasta, hand cut meats and cheeses, gelato and a few other absolutely delish items! Back to that sandwich...we were not hungry, but could not pass up a good sandwich, especially one freshly made on locally sourced and baked bread! The bread was the absolutely star of each bite, I mean...sheesh! The sandwich in full was great, and definitely worth the stop in on its own. The store itself is small, but mighty, and well laid out, stocked with all the goods, flows well, clean and in great condition. Service was stellar as well. We were greeted upon entry, checked on while browsing and chatted up while being rang out. Overall, solid spot for a ready-made meal, a special ingredient, a tasty sandwich, fresh pasta, charcuterie or just to wander around in!

Holy smokes... I am going to have dreams about this sandwich. It is definitely top 3 sandwiches of…read moremy life and maybe the best ever. I had the prosciutto sandwich and my SO had the pastrami and both had nothing but good things to say as we ate. The prosciutto sandwich had balsamic that had just started to soak into the otherwise crunchy bread, with these big chunks of mozzarella and the freshest tomatoes and greens. Alimentari itself is this awesome little deli/grocer with both bagged pastas AND FRESH PASTA/antipasti available to buy, as well as all sorts of goods, breads, coffees, chocolates, beverages and a whole wine selection. Beware that there is no seating inside but definitely do not let this dissuade you from visiting.