We are about six hours post-visit to Mickies Dairy Bar and I'm still full. Seriously. Bring cash and an empty stomach. If you are able to fast the day before you visit, I recommend that. The portion sizes are huge. The great news is that everything was tasty. Our party of five ate and ate our brunch choices and then passed all the dishes around the table and tried everyone's food. Highlights- the Reuben sandwich, which caused the orderer to say it was the best Reuben they ever had. The strawberry pancakes were gorgeous and covered in strawberries with whipped cream on top. The Griddle Cakes were full of cinnamon and raisin goodness. I would recommend only if you are a raisin lover. The Reuben omelet was delicious, and eventually consumed as it moved around our table. The blueberry pancakes were loaded with blueberries, and I liked them the best of our choices. The pancakes are served in two's, were dinner plate sized, and thick. If you opt for only one pancake you only save one dollar- so I'd recommend the full order and sharing. Our group of five likely could have shared three meal choices and still walked away full. As it was, we waddled away incredibly stuffed. Remember- empty stomach and CASH (no credit cards accepted). read more

This place is hands down my favorite sweet spot. Nothing beats a straight forward breakfast menu, cooked perfectly and generous portions. I look forward to every weekend simply because of their blueberry pancakes (which are a beast of a serving). Their portions can easily be split up & shared. I joke every time I order a scrambler that you can feed a family of four with one order. Support local - eat BIG - streeeeeetch your dollar! read more

We went to the Mickies Dairy Bar recently for the first time to have food, drinks and dessert and it was all nice.

Ordered take out (only my second time). Got back to worn and was given the wrong order. When I called they said "Yeah sorry we wrote the wrong thing on the slip" But they charged me for what I ordered. When I pushed back they said I could come back in for some money back (if I insisted). The difference in price between what I ordered and what I got was $8, but they would only give me $3 back since I "did get my fries." Fries were inedible, way overcooked, coke and hard. Most likely I won't return and will definitely not recommend. read more

Mickies Dairy Bar - Cold hard fries - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Madison, Wisconsin

Super cute old dive bar. Very large portions at a great price. Perfect for sharing with a friend! read more

Mickies Dairy Bar - Strawberry Pancakes - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Madison, Wisconsin

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Probably my favorite breakfast place in Madison! Nothing fancy, but way more delicious than a lot sf the fancy brunch spots. They have a great mom and pop feel, great prices, great portions, and incredibly friendly staff! read more

Can't give a 5 star because of the lack of parking and long wait lines but good and nostalgia is this place's bread and butter. Parking: you will have to find and pay for street parking which can be hard being across from Camp Randall Wait: the lines are always put the door to eat here so come with time to get a table Ambiance: the place is full and waitstaff are bustling so it's definitely a happening place with tight space for moving around. Not quite an intimate setting. The place is very 1950s style which gives nostalgic feel. Food: be prepared to get large portions. I recommend sharing unless you have a big appetite. You definitely get the bang for your buck. It was good food. Different style on breakfast so it was regular tasting. It wasn't outstanding but it was good! Overall, if you have the time, I'd recommend trying this place out at least once. read more

This iconic restaurant is a must! I haven't been to this place in awhile so it was great to visit again. Love this place for breakfast because it's always delicious! They serve the best breakfast potatoes aka yanks in my opinion. Reasonable prices, large amount of food given, and cash only, but there is an ATM available. Visit this spot on your next breakfast adventure in Madison. read more

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Had an omelet, yanks and a blueberry pancake, Fantastic food and service by Brenna and owner Shea! read more

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Great atmosphere and prices! Visits: 10 Recommendations: the scrambler, chocolate chip pancakes read more

Food is delicious! Always more than a full serving! Love the vibe. Bring cash. There may be a line during busy event days. Always with the wait! read more

Great place for breakfast. We went right before a game and it was crowded but service was still amazing. This place is so cute and old fashioned. Highly recommend for a great breakfast with lots of verity. Can't wait to be back! read more

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Madison's best breakfast ! The scrambler is enough food to feed a 3rd world nation and delicious enough for the snobs of Monaco. Go on a weekend , you might have to wait for a table but why not ! ! read more

It's alright. Went on a gameday so had to wait a while, but that was expected. French toast was just fine. Be sure to bring cash!

One of the best diners I have been to! The food was amazing! I got the skillet as I heard that was the thing to get and it did not disappoint. It was HUGE and I had to take it home but it was so worth it! I also go a milkshake as it is a dairy bar and that was also phenomenal. I have nothing but good things to say about their menu items and staff. If you are interested in going, please keep in mind that there isn't a lot of seating in there and they do not take reservations! They accommodate seating as best and fast as they can which is nice. read more

It took our college attending daughter to get us to Mickies 8 years ago and we just went back. The atmosphere is so charming and the portions huge!!! Love the blueberry pancakes, mine will make 4 breakfasts!!! read more

All I can say is holy portion sizes! Everything is super huge, and DELICIOUS! I ordered a banana walnut pancake (1) with two eggs over medium and a side of bacon. I could not finish my pancake! Husband had a scramble and the kids had the kids pancake dish. Chocolate chip pancakes were a hit! read more

So darn cute! Atmosphere full of nostalgia and tradition. Service was super quick and friendly. The yanks and omelets were phenomenal. We can't wait to go back. read more

Food has no flavor. Was so excited to try this place. Good prices but very disappointed in the food and service. I will not be going back

One of Madison's favorite breakfast spots. It's both inexpensive and pretty decent. Expect wait times when you here. Would recommend.

Oh Micky your so fine... Haven't eaten here for a long long time... and most likely this was the first time I wasn't hung over or already had a few to start a big Madison weekend! Gotta love this place, pretty much on campus and in the shadows of Camp Randall. Lots of nostalgia and still great food! Prices are pretty good too! The portions are amazing, be prepared for a take some home. Even though I gave it 5 stars there are some drawbacks. The place is cash only. It drafty when the door opens, which can be uncomfortable if you are seated by the door and its cold outside. Parking in the area sucks, and it is extremely loud when the place is busy. This is such a neat place that I'm willing to overlook all the issues above just because it's Micky's and it's been around for a long time. Plus the food us good! read more

Mickies Dairy Bar - Scrambler - pick your own ingredients! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Madison, Wisconsin

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It's a busy place. The scramblers were delicious and massive. We had a wonderful waitress and never had to ask for something twice. If the line is long, it's worth it! Just keep in mind -- cash only! read more

Mickies Dairy Bar - Scrambler with broccoli, cheddar, ham, tomato - gravy on the side - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Madison, Wisconsin

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I have always wanted to try Mickie's Dairy Bar but I just have never stopped but all I can say is if you want amazing service and delicious food, you're not going to regret it. It gets extremely busy and a little tight when it comes to seating but you just can't beat the food and the price. I even saw on the menu egg salad sandwiches, I can't wait to try that next. read more

Mickies Dairy Bar - The best breakfast ever - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Madison, Wisconsin

The atmosphere at Micky's remind me of a old school diner. Whatever apatite you come there with, you will leave satisfied with not only a full tummy but also knowing that "you got what you pay for" because the portion sizes are great! We picked up the "Scrambler" but before hand, I was advised that the portion size will feed two. Well they were not kidding. Two people can eat off the Scrambler and we still had some left over. The potatoes skins and crunchy bacon bits were fried perfectly which added depth to the dish. However, if I order again I would not add the cheddar cheese. It was too overtaking. The gravy on top added enough flavor and creaminess. We also ordered the "French Toast". I have had many of french toast meals but this has got to be one of the best. The cinnamon was not over powering and what really got me was the rolls. Unlike other meals that come with slice bread, this dish has cinnamon rolls and not the large slices of bread or Texas toast (smothered with powdered sugar). This definitely became a staple for me when I'll visit again. read more

Mickies Dairy Bar - The Scrambler - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Madison, Wisconsin

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If you're wondering where your past went, look no further than Mickie's Dairy Bar. You taste buddies will delight in their memories of the service and pride of history. Enjoy! read more

Hearty and wholesome local spot--It has stuck around for so long because it consistently feeds you just like your grandma would and it's prices are basically unmatched for breakfast spots around town FOOD: 1) scrambler--load it with your favorites and you end up with a *mountain of yumminess and gravy to spread throughout the 2) shakes--recommend them ALL 3) pancakes are HUGE and tasty ATMOSPHERE: tight tight tight but that's apart of the mickies experience. they don't care about appearance; they care about efficiency and providing a hearty portion and feeding badgers \ TAKEAWAYS: 1) order scrambler or pancakes 2)go in the AM (before 10 preferably to not wait in line) 3)expect to take a container home with you 4)expect to sit close to strangers as they really try to pack as many people in there as possible read more

Mickies Dairy Bar - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Madison, Wisconsin

I get the nostalgia and tradition of the place but for me, basing purely on the enjoyment aspect of the food, it was not my favorite. We got the banana pecan pancakes and the institutional scrambler. The pancakes, albeit massive, were dense, overly seasoned with cinnamon, yet surprisingly lacking in other flavors. The scrambler is big enough to feed a small family, but again too much cheese and gravy to compensate for the burnt and dry potatoes, and rubbery eggs. Next time, I think I'll just stick with the milkshakes. read more

We went here on our way back from Milwaukee on Sunday morning per a recommendation. We were amazed at the great service and were offered coffee while we waited in line outside. We had called ahead and they did not take reservations but were extremely helpful, thankful for our interest and let us know they didn't have a current wait when we were 20 minutes away. The line was short when we arrived and moved rather fast. No one seemed stressed, all were happy and the food was amazing, cheap and had great portion sizes. Definitely going back! read more

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This place is excellent. The line outside went super quick and service was great. The food is delicious and portions are huge. Highly recommend. It's loud but comfortable inside. Feels like you're in your grandmas kitchen in the best read more

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This is the old school type of diner you hope to eat at! Scratch made food. Friendly staff. The menu is all on the back wall. The pancakes usually comes with two in an order. Subtract $2 if you just want one. The server told me the pancakes were as big as the plate and about 3/4" tall. He was not kidding! So glad l ordered just one. The very center was a bit under cooked, but it was so big, there was plenty for me to eat! Bacon was perfectly cooked. My 19 yr old daughter ordered the scramble, which was a heaping order. She is only 5" tall. When the server put it on the table, he joked,"Good luck." He was not wrong in saying that! She ate 3/4 of it and said it was really good. This place also sandwiches, burgers and malts. Would love to come back for lunch sometime. They only accept cash. If you forget, they conveniently have an ATM right where you pay your bill. Highly recommend! read more

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Service is wonderful! Ambiance - warm and homey. Food? OMG!!! Got the Scrambler and it can easily feed 3 people. The price was very reasonable. Flavor - Best way to wake up in a cold morning! Also tried steak and eggs. Steak was thick, juicy and flavorful. I would go back and eat at this place next time I am in town. Its a must to try! read more

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Mickies was excellent. So much awesome that if you don't get there early there will likely be a lot of people there to get some of it. Plates were large and hearty read more

Mickies is a Madison classic. It's probably got the most value-for-money food in the city, with huge portion sizes of delicious food for very low prices. You get two dinner plate sized fluffy pancakes, about 3/4 an inch thick, for $6. I tried the chocolate chip one and buttermilk. The chocolate chip was still a little raw in the middle when I got it, and the server was happy to replace it. They were really nice and had the perfect quantity of chocolate in them so you don't feel like you're just consuming sugar. My favorite is the buttermilk pancakes though, with tons of butter on top! They make really amazing large omelettes too, that come with toast and potatoes as well if I remember right. You can even build your own with whatever fillings you like! You can ask for gravy too if you like. Their scramblers here are to die for. SO MUCH of the potatoes, eggs and cheese, along with a side of toast and gravy! This is definitely two meals worth, unless you've got a large enough appetite! Their shakes are decent, but not much variety here. The only flavor I can have is a chocolate peanut butter, and unfortunately it isn't on their menu. I did manage to get the server to make me one once, but they refused every other time saying a staff member had a peanut allergy. Its probably for the better though, coz I find it impossible to finish a shake and a full menu item in one go at this place! read more

Mickies Dairy Bar - Chocolate Chip Pancakes - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Madison, Wisconsin

I want to break out into song, by Toni Basil, Oh Mickie You're So fine.....but I won't (and you're welcome for that earworm). I LOVE MICKIES! I wish I lived down the street from a place like this! FRESH DELICIOUS BREAKFAST and FANTASTICALLY FRIENDLY STAFF!!! I normally ding a review for payment limitations, because they don't accept credit cards, but everything else was so amazing, I am giving them 5 stars! So there! :) It is a Seat yourself place. Best time to go during the week, mid morning. They serve Breakfast till 3pm for late risers. Eggs - cooked perfectly to order, scrambled (fluffy and creamy), over easy (tender whites with a yummy runny yoke), and omelet - soft blanket of eggs that hugs the ingredients you choose to add...plenty of ingredients to choose from, including a hearty chili. Toast - two slices cut into diamonds - good, standard toast. Room temperature butter, so you don't shred the toast while spreading the butter - love that! Pancake - I think one pancake weighs almost 1 lb! It was good cooked thoroughly and it was moist and not overdone at all. Bacon - GOOD midwestern bacon - crispy and chewy and plenty in a side! Corned Beef Hash - there is something they do that makes it wickedly good and spicy. I normally wouldn't have shared, because I cherish my breakfast meat, but they give you a half of plate full which was about 3 lbs?? Again, perfectly cooked...some browned edges and it was moist and delicious. Most of my family got to-go containers because there was just so much food. Again, they don't accept credit cards, but it is worth all the cash you might have. Mickies is a MUST and I will definitely be back. read more

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Beautiul 70-year-oldd restaurant and truly great breakfast. The cornmeal pancake (one is plenty) with butter and maple syrup was more delicious than I could have imagined. And it's perhaps the only restaurant where I feel comfortable ordering a strawberry malt as part of my morning meal. read more

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I think my first visit to Mickies' was in 1992. Was the founder of Yelp even born yet?! We didn't have much of a wait on UW Spring Break Saturday morning. And Monroe Street was torn up for construction, so it was a task just getting there, perhaps keeping away the less than hearty trekkers. Some might call Mickies a greasy spoon, except for it's impeccably clean! It's a classic diner, and breakfast is their specialty. Go for breakfast and amuse yourself- it's worth the wait. - Banana Nut pancakes- a huge order and very yummy - Corned Beef Hash scrambler- my dining partner loved her dish! - Coffee was nice and bold, and refilled often by our server and others Service is great, and breakfast was affordable, and afforded me two meals. I'll have to come back just for a milkshake. What a Madison institution, thanks for not changing a bit, Mickies Dairy Bar! read more

2018.08.03 Friday morning Visit. The atmosphere resembles a college town atmosphere, which is appropriate since the University of Wisconsin-Madison is pretty much right next door. Lots of Bucky Badger & old school signs all over the walls. Service was pretty good. I ordered the breakfast special. Two eggs, bacon, & ham, along with Orange Juice. For a breakfast place on Friday morning in the summer, there were lots of people here. Even though I ate at the bar, My server was very good. He replaced my drink without question when said orange juice was accidentally cleared away when I went to the restroom. It is a good place to eat at, but make sure you have cash on you as they don't take credit cards. They have signs as you enter to notify you of this, along, I believe, with an ATM on the premises. read more

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Still GRAVY after all these years. A patron of Mickies for more than three decades. I get there less often and there's always a line to get it, but they never disappoint. Hard to resist the 'scrambler' on a Saturday morning -- so I didn't. Great food and friendly service. As, always! read more

OMFYUM this place always has a wait and there's no question as to why Tbh I was a little intimidated to try for the first time, as a n00b to Madison, but upon arrival and my blank stare I was shown to a table. The menu board is on a wall in the back and there are many options but everything has 1 thing in common: HUGE. We split a bacon, spinach, cheddar scrambler (which comes with SO much gooey cheesy goodness on top of bfast potatoes) and the buttermilk pancakes ($6 for two giant, thick, fluffy bread discs). We also got coffee here which was actually super good! Anyway I was so happy to eat these monstrous portions of perfect breakfast food I nearly shed a tear. Overall: great food, crazy portions, AMAZING VALUE. (Just know that its cash only, but don't worry they have an ATM!!) read more

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Good spot. Obvious by the long line! But the owner was quick to get people seated and explain estimated wait. Couldn't have been nicer! Food was good. What you want from a breakfast spot like this. The portions were so large I think I had enough for four meals. Cash only so come prepared or use their atm. Wish we could've tried a milkshake but too full! read more