Luke&#x27;s Cafe

At first glance, the place presents itself as a neighborhood dive--a worn-in local haunt where the…read moredécor is secondary to the conversation. But the illusion fades the moment a Bloody Mary arrives at the table. This is a bar that takes its craft seriously. The cocktail was thoughtfully prepared and balanced, revealing an attention to detail rarely found in establishments trading on casual charm alone. The atmosphere is equally compelling: lively without being chaotic, welcoming without feeling manufactured. It possesses the kind of authenticity that cannot be designed or replicated. In an era of increasingly curated hospitality, this remains a genuinely local gathering place--unpretentious, distinctive, and unmistakably its own.

We like our walleye and eggs for breakfast, and decided to try out the Squirrel's Nest. It is a…read moresmall establishment with a bar to the left and seating area, to the right, with two smaller tables on the side of the bar. We arrived about 10:00 am, and it was packed. It was very loud with people talking, due to the small space. We sat at our table and waited awhile for a server, but didn't know if we needed to order at the bar. After a while, a waitress arrived to take our order. She was very joyful and friendly. We both ordered the walleye and eggs, which included hashbrowns and toast. My husband added cheese and onions on the hashbrowns at no extra cost. We also ordered a Bloody Mary, which came with a chaser. They arrived with a spear of mozzarella cheese, pimento olive, smoked sausage, and a dill pickle. The walleye had a nice thin crust and the eggs and hashbrowns were cooked perfectly. My better half said that he didn't taste any onions in the hashbrowns and they used American cheese, which made them runny. It was a good breakfast, and we enjoyed our time there. However, due to the loudness, we probably won't go back, as it was hard to have a conversation. Be aware that they only take cash, but they do have an ATM in the building. This establishment definitely had a great atmosphere and service, with friendly staff.

Great Bloody Mary and coffee!!!

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Elie's Cafe

4.4(36 reviews)

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We were looking for a hearty breakfast before we headed to The Great Taste of the Midwest beer…read morefestival and this place was right down the street from the hotel. We arrived and were told we could sit anywhere there was an open seat. The place reminded me of breakfast restaurants I went to in Buffalo when I was growing up; just had that nice homey feel. Our server was great our food was hot, fresh and delicious and the prices were very reasonable. We ordered the sirloin steak and eggs, corned beef hash and a classic breakfast plate. My steak was seasoned well and cooked to perfection; my eggs were just as ordered too. The rye toast was warm, crispy and slathered in real butter. What a great find!

Your regular breakfast diner. I got a corned beef hash and i love that it's homemade. There wasn't…read morea lot of flavor though, but cholula easily fixed that. My waitress was really attentive and the atmosphere was cozy. Good for eavesdropping on elderly customers' cool stories!

Lobby

Pancakes

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Front entry

Grace Coffee

4.8(9 reviews)

0.2 mi

I am so thrilled that Grace Coffee opened in McFarland. It's a great spot to come get work done…read more(free WiFi) and enjoy amazing food and coffee. This everything croissant was drool worthy!! And the cheesy has brown bites were delish. There is ample seating inside and they have music playing and a little outdoor patio too. This is my go to spot for getting some tasks done on my computer while enjoying brekky on the weekend!

Great ambience, really nice tables and comfortable chairs. Also very spacious and pleasant…read more But they had a bunch of moms and kids there just before we got there and the tables were a mess... Not to mention the noise of the lingering kids.... Which indicated that it if it's really crowded, the poor acoustics from the hard surfaces might amplify the nose unpleasantly. But, my big complaint is that they don't have decaf coffee! Seriously?! I had to get an Americano (watered down coffee), and it still affected me like caffeine does. Well go back there, mostly because it's a comfortable place to gather with friends, but...

Game station

Large cold brew w/cream and sugar-free vanilla

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The Everything Croissant with vegetable medley

Waypoint Public House

4.0(321 reviews)

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Waypoint for the win! Back again for another great round of apps and drinks!…read more Sunset was beautiful and bugs stayed away until Sun was completely down. Server was super friendly and helped move us inside for finishing up our drinks.

My friend ordered the salmon dinner and it came out DRENCHED in some kind of sauce, as was the…read morebroccoli. She was unstoppable to distinguish what she was eating. The other person ordered the brisket quesadillas, which was tasty but very soggy.

Bar area

Cheese curds

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Outdoor patio

The Green Lantern Restaurant

3.4(136 reviews)

0.7 mi

Average food with one or two better than average entrees.. like the broiled cod. Oh, and the…read moreWiggies, which is easy to miss. It's on the sides menu. Very good service in a fun setting. Prices have gotten pretty high for dinner but lunch menu more reasonable. Only four stars due to the higher prices.

sorry bartender was rude , I'm in the business and I would never be so disrespectful. he had a full…read morebar and could make great money if the attitude was dropped. Get a new bartender that has some respect

View from dining room

Bloody Mary

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Bloody and chaser. Lake Waubesa in the background.

Wildwood Cafe

4.5(46 reviews)

8.0 mi

I love their mochas!! Authentic and rich chocolatey, oh so good!! The worker is absolutely sweet,…read morehelpful and accommodating! This is a cute small cafe to pick up a great small espresso coffee from!

Such a hidden gem in downtown Stoughton! Right off Main Street in a charming space, this cafe…read moreoffers rustic comfort in a cozy living room setting. A refreshing option if you want something besides diner food. Counter service with friendly staff. Great coffee and Matcha (premium quality tea whisked by hand)! Avocado toast was good but lacked some flavor but the crusty sourdough bread made up for it. The breakfast burrito was excellent. Highly recommend it for a healthy breakfast/lunch!

Menu and cute marketing image

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Avocado toast

Maple Tree Supper Club

3.8(120 reviews)

0.3 mi

It's a Wisconsin super club. It was busy at 5, when we made our reservation, it was busy when we…read moreshowed up to eat at 6, it was busy when we left at 7.... All good signs. Salad bar was small but adequate, soups were good. Prime was excellent and so was the salmon. Service was very friendly.

I usually write reviews only when I am highly impressed by my experience. Unfortunately, I was not…read moreimpressed today. We had Easter dinner reservations. We were seated 40 minutes after our reservation time. Explanations for the wait were: our table wasn't ready yet, they needed to clear off a table, earlier tables lingered longer than expected, it was table change over time, they needed two more minutes. Interestingly, we walked past at least three empty, freshly set tables as we were seated that would have accommodated our party. Our table was not fully set when we sat down. The food was mediocre. Prime rib was tough, ham was tasteless, mashed potatoes were good, mac and cheese was okay, salad bar was basic, dessert was okay. Not worth $40 per person. Service was acceptable given the buffet dinner. Appropriate cash tip was left. We have had far better experiences at the Maple Tree in the past. This is why we chose to make reservations for Easter dinner. We were offered no discount or compensation for our trouble. Very disappointed.

The soup and salad bar ~ delicious!!! Homemade croutons!!!

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Pink squirrel

Mary’s Cafe

5.0(11 reviews)

23.6 mi

Amazing breakfast! Great service, delicious food and…read morereasonable prices. It's always very busy but we have never had to wait more than a couple minutes for a table. And even though it's always full it doesn't feel overly noisy. The perfect place for breakfast

Very good fish fry. Great service and friendly environment. We love going to family owned…read morebusinesses where the community is welcoming.

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Marigold Kitchen

4.3(924 reviews)

5.7 mi•Capitol

We stopped by for a late breakfast on a weekday when we were visiting Madison. Thankfully, we were…read moreable to walk right in. We tried about two months ago on a Sunday and there was quite a line so we tried somewhere else new to us. It was worth the trip back here! Marigold is a really cute place inside. We were between the breakfast and lunch rushes so we easily found a table after ordering. We noticed there was a steady flow of customers and the tables turned over at a decent pace so maybe we should have stood in line last time around. Hard to know sometimes. We ordered the breakfast burrito, avocado toast and buttermilk pancakes. Service was quick and friendly. The pancakes were fluffy and they looked good. The avocado toast and the breakfast burrito were delicious! We will definitely stop by Marigold when we're in town again!

Food was alright. We got the breakfast sandwich which was just ok, but the chilaquiles were…read moredelicious. One thing to note: it's not great for kids. The atmosphere is fine, but for picky eaters, it's a no go. Nothing against the restaurant, their food is just a little too niche and we're unable to make common substitutes or additions. Examples include: don't have chocolate chips for pancakes, syrup is served too hot, cups were breakable. I just wish the had a kids menu section with 2 items that where super simplified and came in kid friendly utensils etc

Sweet potato kale and pesto hash

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Three grain bowl

Buck & Honey's

3.8(238 reviews)

2.8 mi

Although we weren't super hungry, we wanted a nice restaurant with outside seating for a good drink…read moreand dinner! Service was prompt and we ordered drinks which were excellent. Loved the ahi tuna salad and the salmon entree with 2 sides... perfect meal!

We were staying down by the capital and the few restaurants that had been recommended we book on…read moreFriday night. We found Buck and Honey's on Yelp and were able to make reservations. We arrived at a Friday night at 6:15 PM as people are being turned away because they did not have reservations. We were seated quickly and our wonderful server, Melina, greeted us with a big smile and brought us waters. She was terrific and helped us choose the prime rib sliders with the mushroom risotto and I had the walleye with the cauliflower smash. He also ordered two side Caesar salads, which were fresh and delicious. Our service was excellent, and the food was delicious. We were very happy with our decision to come here. So much so that we made reservations for the next night as we were leaving the restaurant. The second night we had Samantha and she was equally a terrific server. It's some of the best customer service we've had with these two ladies. I love the cauliflower mash, and wish I could figure out how to make it! Next time we are in Madison, we will be back here again

First time

B&H Sampler

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Cole W.

8 years ago

One fateful day I was strolling down the street after stopped at the local Kwik Trip, and I was famished. I saw Luke's Cafe, and I thought I would stop in for a bite. I sat down, and was instantly treated by stunningly nice service. I ordered the Oreo Pankakes with a side of bacon. The food came in pretty good time, and it looked phenomenal! I chomped it all down like a water buffalo and it was grrrrrreat! The bacon was the best I ever had, and I felt like I was going to drowned in the amount of Oreos they give you. This is the best breakfast joint in town, and swing by if you get a chance. read more

Brett H.

10 years ago

Went with a group of 6 people. 4 out of 6 were were not satisfied with their food. The other 2 thought it was average. We all got breakfast food... how can you mess that up? read more

Linda I.

1 year ago

Relocate to 5700 us hwy 51 Mcfarland wi Love the new space Stop in and check it out So many new and delicious items Fresh squeezed orange juice 10/10 read more

Luke M.

8 years ago

I think this place is soo good. The service is amazing, and you get so much food. IT is great after a great workout, to just gorge yourself.

Islam I.

11 months ago

Best breakfast in town.clean place nice atmosphere. Kids friendly lots of options nice executed food with flavors and fresh ingredients

A T.

5 years ago

All around great breakfast the hash browns are always crispy and fresh. my go to breakfast spot

Luke's Cafe - breakfast_brunch - Updated September 2026

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