Cafe Hollander in Hilldale is hands-down one of Madison's best spots for beer lovers and burger…read morefanatics alike. Let's start with the beer program, because it's genuinely something to behold. There is a menu just for beers, imports, and craft picks. My favorite are all the delirium beers they have :). The Sconnie Burger and Luxemburger are local favorites. The vibe pulls it all together in a cozy, European-style place with a great rooftop patio for warmer months and a lively beer den downstairs. Staff are very attentive. Highly recommend!

The restaurant is so cute, industrial and wish I could have it in my house. Our waiter was probably…read moreone of the best we've ever had communicated so well! The food was ok, there was a sauce on the sliders that tasted a bit flowery and it just wasn't for me. I'd still come back and try it again though just because I loved the place.

5 stars because these sandwiches were stellar…read more I had the classic 2.0 with the addition of sweet pickled peppers and my SO had the turkey sandwich and we loved them both. The turkey was a hot sandwich while the classic was a cold. The location itself is small, feels like a hole in the wall bar with great cozy vibes. We were lucky enough to bike over on a nice day and so we sat in the outdoor space which is also small but got the job done before we were back on our bikes with happy bellies. We will definitely be revisiting so we can try more of the menu!

I thoroughly enjoyed myself here, that being said, on par with some of the lower reviews - they did…read morerun out of the pork belly sando, they charge for everything extra, and service was pretty slow. But if you were open to just having a nice casual dinner in a retro easy place, this is it. My fiance and I went to meet up with some friends from out of town and from a list of places I wanted to try, they chose this one. Between the two of us, we spent about $60 for this meal, which I suppose now adays is on par with what you can get away with. We also left with half a sandwich because honestly, these guys are huge! -Hot Beef Sando with Cheese (extra): this was a massive sandwich, packed with flavor. The ah jus was on the side and needed for dunking. It hit the spot, was a messy affair, but was very good. The meat wasn't melt in your mouth, it was actually quite dry, but the mix of everything together and the dip made it good overall. - Chili Cup: well spiced, super small cup and charging a dollar for each addition of onion, cheese, and sour cream is murder. Pass on the fixings, the soup doesn't need it, but it's not something i'd get again as it wasn't knock out of the park good. -Homemade Orange Soda: this was great. I love the nostalgia of using Tang and it was more earthy because they put some spices in it. Overall, would get again. -Coleslaw was asian inspired and made well, especially with the mint on top. Be warned though, its the same slaw on the pulled chicken...which speaking of: -Pulled chicken sandwich: It's their meat americanized fusion version of a banh mi. I know they have a vegan one on their menu, but this one felt less like a sandwich. The spices weren't quite asian tho and was interesting with the slaw. I wouldn't say it was my favorite but I did eat a whole half. Happy nomming!

The best REAL Philly cheesesteaks in Madison! Rolls straight outta Philly-the best!…read moreThe rest of the menu looks great and the hand cut fries were awesome. Friendly service and owner was super nice! We will be back often and looking forward to trying more.

I have been driving by Stadium Takeout for a couple years saying to myself "I really have to try…read morethst place." So today I did. I ordered a Donfather, a regular chopped cheese and a regular Philly. They were all outstanding! They have fancy variations on the chopped cheese and the Philly but I wanted a baseline sampling. Well, Ill be back. Great stuff.

I'm glad we were able to stop by. It's in a very, very old castle-like building. There is a cute…read morelil coffee shop, a bar, a few courtyards, and a gift shop. There are tours available but we didn't do that but I imagine that it is probably interesting. There's a little courtyard that is absolutely lovely to sit in. The bar is small and serves hole in the wall but German very well. MADISON SOURDOUGH Madison sourdough made it to our list of places to visit by virtue of their morning buns, which I read about during my research for what to eat in the area. We stopped off on a Sunday morning before leaving Madison to head to the Dells. We were able to snag a parking spot on the street pretty much right out front of the place but I did notice that there seem to be a parking lot next-door. we were intimidated by the queue that had formed and was literally no exaggeration, "out the door". I wouldn't say that it moved quickly per se, but quick enough. The time spent on the queue is good for catching up on emails, some self reflection, or perusing the menus that they have stacked on the counter. We finally made it to the register. I ordered a ginger pistachio Matcha (iced of course, in this heat) and GF a banana something latte. The morning bun was fantastic. It almost reminds me of a cruffin. Maybe lighter? It wasn't overwhelming, it was flaky and delicate with a muffin-esque but lighter booty. A delightful breakfast snack. The matcha was out of this world. Such a unique and delicious flavor. It lasted two seconds. GF enjoyed her latte. It wasn't as sweet as I would have liked but for her, someone who doesn't like sweet coffee beverages, it was perfect. I can see why this place is so popular.

best raisin crossiant roll , that texture is PERFECT woah…read more inexpensive drinks and lots of bread

I stopped by to buy some beef. This is a small neat store. I got a pound of of ground beef for…read moreabout $9 and a boneless ribeye steak for about $26 per pound. Both were really good. There was chicken in the freezer. I think the beef is the best thing to get from here, that too get the beef from display. There is more beef in the freezer, but I didnt find that as good as the one in the display. There were some other boutique items like expensive salt.

Our favorite butcher shop in Madison. Excellent selection and everything we've ever brought home is…read moreexcellent. Also the people working in the shop are friendly and help with questions.

Bagels Forever is a Madison staple! Not to mention they have a wide selection of bagels and bagel…read moresandwich options at a very reasonable price! This establishment is one of my favorite spots to visit along university Ave and the service is excellent. I have been coming to this bagel shop for years and it always lives up to its to the standard (and taste!). Bagels Forever is always clean and the staff are always friendly, plus I am almost always guaranteed to run into a familiar face!

The most stand out thing about Bagels Forever is the DRAMATICALLY lower than average prices…read more Breakfast sandwiches with egg and meat are under 4 dollars. Bundles of 2 dozen bakes and cream cheese come out to under a buck a bagel. The bagels themselves have appropriate chewy texture and shine on the crust. They are modestly sized. My BLT was packed with flavor. There is no place to eat in the shop.

First time trying cheese curds and they were wonderful. The sriracha sauce was delicious and a bit…read morespicy. Bartender recommended the Patty Melt and did not disappoint. Finally, the Krombacher beer was delish. Excellence service and great food.

Visited Sweet Home Wisconsin while in Madison and popped in for lunch. The place had the vibe of a…read morelocal neighbourhood hangout, with a laid-back, chill atmosphere and equally relaxed service. I had the House Bleu Salad, and the blue cheese added a nice depth of flavour. We also tried the grilled cheese with tomato soup, as well as the patty melt with fries -- both were okay, but nothing particularly stood out. Overall, a casual neighbourhood spot that's perfectly fine if you're in the area, but probably not a destination I'd go out of my way for. Saluti.

One of the best vegan buffalo chicken sandwiches I've ever had !! The loaded fries were also so…read moregood, and the house made cashew cheese

absolutely wonderful food and great service. i have been to many vegan restaurants and would 100%…read morecome back here anytime i'm in the area! love the theme and decor too. highly recommend the bunny-less balls and the smokehouse burger.