Sports bar with great food! Don't miss this one!…read more This gem is unassuming and tucked back off the main streets cottage grove. It has a large indoor and outdoor recreational area attached, but the food is what stands out. This was our first time for breakfast. The Bloody Mary was delicious, tasted like a homemade mix, with the perfect portion of garnishes. I had the breakfast sandwich, which was build your own, with potato pancakes. The ingredients were fresh and flavorful. The potato pancakes were some of that best I've had, and such a great idea for breakfast. My husband had the biscuits and gravy with seasoned diced potatoes. The portion was not overwhelming and the biscuits were fresh with a very flavorful gravy - some of the best around. Service was efficient and attentive. Excited to come back again!

We ordered 2 salads tonight for takeout one Salmon, 1 Asian Chicken. We were underwhelmed on both…read moreof them. The salmon had a good size chunk. It was supposed to come with pears and candied walnuts. I've included picture, there weren't any. Both salads were to come with "French Bread" per menu. You will see it was like an inch piece of bread. The Asian Chicken had tough chicken, limp tortilla strips (salad dressing was on side so that wouldn't have impacted this) and about 4 mandarin slices 2 of which were mushy. There were no bean sprouts or sesame seeds as indicated on menu. The only thing that saved this meal was a breadstick we found in our refrigerator. Too bad, would not get either again.

It's been a few years. Im bumping them up a star given how many mediocre restaurants there are now…read morein the Madison area. This one is a more solid choice than a lot of what is out there. Plenty of breakfast options. Prices are as high, if not higher than Madison though. Appreciate them having Madison Sourdough Company bakery items. It makes it easy to just grab a couple of great bakery items to go.

I stopped by for Bingo on Wednesday morning (10 am with fun prizes like candles and plants!!) What…read morea fun breakfast spot to grab a bite and a drink with friends! They have treats from Madison Sourdough company and a ton of other options for breakfast and lunch! Easily accessible parking, tons of, booster seats for children, outdoor seating, and a relaxing environment that's friendly if you need to work on something. The staff was all very sweet and accommodating. More of a sit down restaurant than a grab and go but worth the wait! I will definitely be returning!

On a busy Friday evening I was immediately seated and soon was warmly greeted by my server Ella…read more Enjoying a old fashion( best i ever had) I selected the locally sourced rib eye. Clam chowder excellent, fries were incrediable, Charcoal grilled Rib eye best i ever had. Becca brought my food with a warm smile. Ella as always just the best server. Don't skip desert...delicious. Its a

I'd been wanting to visit 1855 Saloon and Grill for months after passing by it and finding a Sunday…read morechicken pot pie special listed on the online menu. As someone who makes a great pot pie at home, I was excited to try a version here. Unfortunately, the pot pie was a letdown. It looked nice upon presentation but lacked substance. The filling was airy rather than creamy, and there was very little chicken or vegetables -- certainly not what I'd expect from a comfort dish like this. Creamy, savory, warming - all missing. On the positive side, the service was friendly and well-timed, and the building itself looks great. Given the friendly service and nice space but very disappointing food, this lands at 2 stars for me.

Overall good. Char- broiled cod was well seasoned, could have been cooked a bit more…read more Baked potato was the best I've ever had! Corn fritters were excellent.

Looks like a great place with the big log frame. Something about it says it should be great…read more Went after a soccer game, not too many people were in the place, about 8 at the bar and 3 tables in dining room. I'm not sure if they were under staffed but they seemed confused so no host was there and we kind of just stood there for a while. It took awhile but we were eventually seated. We were then seated. I believe the name Micheal was our waiter. We asked about drinks, not much in way of craft beers. So old fashioned,a Yuengling, a coke and apple juice. Granddaughter said apple juice was good! Friday night fish fry, what do they have? Catfish, walleye and cod. So we ended up with 2 catfish, a walleye and a cheeseburger. 1 catfish with fries and side salad. 1 catfish with baked potato and side salad 1 walleye with baked potato and side salad. Burger and fries. It took awhile for salad plates to come, it was A salad bar. Very basic salad bar, they are glad I didn't take pictures because the salad bar looked weak, not so much with topping but the lettuces looked old and barely enough for the 3 of us. They brought the burger, walleye and 1 catfish plate. Gave walleye and catfish to wrong people; we said I we think you have wrong people, they said no. You can kind of tell a catfish filet from walleye. He asked me to cut into my fish to tell the difference; he then agreed they were mixed up. My catfish had baked potato instead of fries. He said I'll get you the fries, I won't charge you for the baked potato??? Kind of strange response- why would you even think that. So we ate and pretty much done eating, my fries arrive. Oh well! He was gracious enough to say we gave you a few extras; my side didn't look any bigger than another guest portion. We enjoy hitting Wisconsin dive bars and usually they have great food! Actually the fish was good, but portions were small, 1/2 filet each for what we paid in my humble opinion. While we go back to revisit other past places while we are here, I very much doubt we will be back here. Maybe we just hit an off night since I see other positive reviews.

I can't not express how much I loved this place. I travel for work so its hard to find little…read morecoffee shops let alone some that have such good pastries. This Danish was the best I've ever had. I drove an hour to meet ky employee here and I'd drive it again just for the Danish. The inside was so cute too. They even had swings. Oh and they have a printer which is a plus.

Found a long hair in my overnight oats. Was told by staff that they would talk to the people who…read moremake the overnight oats, as the men currently working in the kitchen (without hair nets I may add) had short hair. I was credited back for my oats, but then waited FOREVER for a substitute order! We ended up leaving because I needed to catch a flight. I would think my order should have taken priority before making others once the issue was found?! VERY POOR CUSTOMER SERVICE! We will never give another dime to any Grace establishments.

Great food and service! Best hashbrowns I've had in a long time. Really big pancake that doesn't…read moredry out and absorb all of the syrup. Great butter and coffee as well. My daughter had the pancake and sausage link which were also very good. Portions are large, prices are good, and the servers are all very personable. I don't typically allow my daughter to have a lot of sugar but when we first arrived, our server Danette gave a little cup of fruit loops to my almost 2 year old to keep her occupied until the food came out. If you're looking for some good food and decent prices, this is the place. We love a good simple diner with great food and great service.

I wanted to like this place, I really did. Did some research on solid diners in the Madison area…read moreand this is one of the ones that popped up. It was off the highway, so I thought I would give it a go. Walked in and it was what you would expect from a Wisconsin diner -- old carpeting, waitresses who are lifers, and signage from the bygone era. I sat at the bar, with barstools that came about 4 feet off the ground, and asked the cordially waitress what was good. She rattled off about 3/4 of the breakfast menu so I needed a few minutes. A few minutes passed and I went with the Krab Cakes Benedict (why the K?) and the Cottage Platter. The crab cakes were decent (definitely better than the Cottage Platter), but very crisp on the outside, straddling the line of burnt, and somewhat cooked on the inside. Light on the seasoning. As they say on the cooking shows, it was screaming for some acidity...or in this case some Old Bay. Then the Cottage Platter, which I was very much looking forward to, fell flat for me. The hashbrowns had a funky taste to them, which I couldn't quite place. And again, overall, the dish was lacking in flavor. Would I go out of my way to hit this place up again? Most likely not. If I was in the area and wanted to try something else, I probably would.

Of all the Danes, this is the Daniest!…read more Nice vibe, nice staff, and prompt service. My childhood friend Cara, and I enjoyed a pleasant lunch Thursday afternoon as served by Grace (with grace). We both had the Mediterranean Bowl (see photo). This order comes up fast, and it's a lot of food to satiate you. It could be saved for your dinner later. Overall, a good price, and for a little extra it comes with a filet of salmon (my choice) or chicken breast. For dessert we shared the black and tan brownie - served with French Vanilla ice cream on top and whipped cream on the sides... it was DELICIOUS. Just an absolutely fabulous dining experience! Thank you, Dane! Erik

We went on a Friday night at 5 with 6 people and were seated right away upstairs. Parking at this…read morelocation can be challenging as the lot is small, but there is some street parking around the restaurant. Food 3/5: we're used to Minnesota old fashions, so the watered down version seems odd to us. We got on old fashion without a mixer , and it tasted like the added water to it. The cheese curds at this place used to be hand battered, but now seem frozen. The dipping sauce was a nice compliment, but not the most fresh. The kids loved their Dino nuggets with fruit and ranch. The Mac and cheese was buttered noodles with sprinkle cheese and didn't have an actual cheese sauce, we would not recommend. Everyone else at the table got some version of the fish fry. The haddock was cooked well and the portion was adequate. The fish sandwich was undercooked/doughy and was not good. I did like their tartar sauce and thought it balanced the fish well. Service 4/5: our waiter seemed a little overwhelmed and was attentive as he was able. He did get our kids orders in before ours which was nice. The food came hot. Ambiance 5/5: we were sat upstairs which was beautiful during the sunset. Overall this is a kid friendly place (upstairs at least) and our kids loved looking g out the windows and watching the cars and the sunset. Overall their food quality and options have changed over the years and is not as consistently high quality as it used to be. The menu has also changed significantly, so check before you come. If you need a kid friendly place, the have great kid options.

On our most recent visit to Sun Prairie, a family member suggested Greenbush Bakery as it was his…read morego-to for donuts / bakery goods. Wow! Greenbush has quite a selection and we found out you can also place a specialty order within 24 hours of desired pickup. Longer business hours than most other bakeries / donut shops. Interior is spacious and inviting if you choose to sit down to enjoy your bakery goodies. They also have a small area set aside as a "gift shop". Staff is very friendly and helpful when trying to decide what you want from all the delicious choices. Highly recommend Greenbush Bakery!

Disappointed. The fritter was overcooked and I threw the whole thing away after trying one bite…read more For as many good reviews this place has... definitely had much higher expectations. Maybe this is the best in town?? Just not worth it. Especially for the cost. And it is unfortunate as all the fritters looked "well done" ... and for the price? Oof! They are HUGE and maybe today was a one-off. I hope so.

First time visiting Madison and of course, I had to check out a local coffee spot. I always love…read moretrying places that aren't chains. I found this one after seeing all the positive reviews and thought it even had a drive thru, but turns out it didn't (I think that's more of an Apple Maps issue). No big deal, we decided to head inside instead and glad we did. The place was so cozy and fully leaning into fall and Halloween vibes! From the decor to the overall atmosphere, it felt warm and festive in the best way. Their menu was super creative and seasonal too, with lots of drink options (they even serve beer, which was unexpected but cool)! Our barista mentioned she was still in training, and I appreciated her honesty and kindness. The drinks came out okay, we ordered a Pumpkin espresso, which came lightly flavored and the other, Banana Brown Sugar Shaken Espresso was a bit strong, it tasted mostly espresso with the flavors either not in the beverage or not quite blended in. I did like how she offered different milk options, that was a nice touch. I also noticed some cups had cute pumpkin toppers, which was an adorable detail (mine didn't have one, but I noticed others did). Overall, it was a cute stop with nice service and a great vibe. If this happened to be nearby when we visit again, I wouldn't mind giving it another shot.

One of my favorite breakfast and coffee spots on east side. Their coffee is consistently great, and…read moretheir apple chai latte in the fall is the best. I also really like that they serve breakfast and lunch all day. It can get a bit busy on weekend mornings, but the service is always fast and the space is cute and welcoming. They sometimes have live music, which is fun. The rewards program is also nice. Overall, it's a cute coffee spot with easy online or counter ordering for takeout or dine-in.

Unless your A Regular…read moredon't expect great service.. went for breakfast and food was not good.. I think the sausage links were reheated several times.. toast over Buttered by a lot, couldn't get refill on coffee unless you flagged bartender down, hash browns iffy, couldn't even get our bill without asking.. bartender was literally washing dishes Right in front of me as I stood there.. will not be back for a long time

After a beautiful fall day with my family, filled with hayrides, corn maze, pumpkin patch, and…read morecaramel apples, we stopped at a local bar and grill known for its Wisconsin charm. We filled two tables in the main dining area and just needed a third to accommodate our group. There wasn't one available in that space, so we simply asked if we could borrow a table from the adjacent banquet hall. That room was wide open, with dozens of empty tables, no signage, no setup, and nothing to suggest it was reserved or in use at any point that day. The staff refused. No explanation. Just no. We asked again. Same answer. Interestingly, another group nearby ended up with an extra table. I don't know where it came from, but it raised questions about how decisions were being made. Here is what made it hard to ignore. I have lived in Wisconsin long enough to know what normal looks like in places like this. My family does not quite match that mold. The refusal did not come with a reason. It came with a shift in tone. A kind of quiet gatekeeping that did not feel like policy. It felt selective. I am not here to accuse. I am here to ask why our request was denied when others appeared to be granted the same. Why was no reason given. And why did it feel like our presence changed the rules. Hospitality means making people feel welcome. That did not happen here.