MOOYAH

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.

Boneless chicken wings

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Mmmm beer

Mickey’s Dog House

5.0(2 reviews)

0.2 mi•Capitol

Hot doggy! We got:…read moreChicago style - classic pickled toppings', can't go wrong here Memphis style - barbecue sauce, tangy and good Getting two dogs in one bun was only 2 dollars extra! What a deal for double the protein. Have to buy a bottle of water, no complimentary water just FYI. It's never too busy in there, which astounds me because it's a decent deal. Let the dogs out, go give this place a try!

Delicious hot dogs on state street. Chicago dog is my favorite. A nice place to stop for great hot…read moredogs for sure.

Chicago style

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Memphis style

Stadium Take Out

4.8(63 reviews)

1.0 mi•Vilas

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.

Donfather

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Homemade Italian Ice

Portillo's Madison, Wisconsin - East Towne

2.7(201 reviews)

5.8 mi

You push open the door and step into a restaurant that seems to have been designed around one…read moresimple principle: there must be room for more tables, and trust me, there is!! The place is enormous, or at least it feels that way. The ceiling stretches overhead, the floor goes on forever, and there's no hostess stand in sight. No one is waiting to greet you. Instead, you're left to figure out the system yourself. Fortunately, the ceiling signs seem to know where you're going. Everything about the place says Chicago hot dog emporium. It isn't fancy, and it certainly isn't trying to be. No linen napkins, no mysterious foam, no server appearing with a dramatic explanation of the appetizer. Just laminated menus, stainless steel, bright signs, yellow mustard, and the reassuring promise of a hot dog piled high with enough toppings to require a little structural engineering. At the register, the cashier looks up with the blank, mildly haunted expression of someone who has been stationed there to process transactions, not thoughts. You ask a question. They stare. Not rudely. Not helpfully. Just a long, silent look that suggests your question has been received but will not be processed at this time. Your better off just ordering your food and hoping for the best. They do serve a crispy fried chicken sandwich with a sauce so aggressively spicy it feels less like a condiment and more like a personal attack. The first bite is delicious. The second begins the paralysis of your taste buds. By the third, you're realizing that requesting the sauce on the side was a good move. In hindsight, I probably should have done my homework and ordered the hot dog--the thing this place is actually famous for. Instead, I saw "spicy chicken sandwich" and made the classic mistake of assuming I knew better than a restaurant built around one very specific food.

Used to love Portillos... just not that good anymore. The…read more"assembly line" ordering needs help. Takes forever for food to come to the window and when it ready it's already cold. Bags are lined up with food in them while they wait for fries or other order additions. This is stupid! They need about 5 more people working to fill these orders so the food is hot. Let down with this location.

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Dotty Dumpling's Dowry

4.1(733 reviews)

0.1 mi•Capitol

I have a theory that Yelp randomly deletes reviews…read more Dotty's has been my #1 favorite burger place for well over a decade. Whenever I need to travel to Madison, I make sure to do it around lunch time just to be able to stop in.

Food was good. 3 of us had burgers, and 1 had Walleye fish fry. All thought the meals were good…read more Cheese curd appetizer lacking as the larger cheese curds were cold inside. 2 of us ordered a glass of wine, which were SMALL and the waitress apologized for the small pour, blamed it on her manager bartending, and charged us full price. The picture is BEFORE I had taken a sip. We won't go back.

The bar area

Fried mushrooms and cheese curds

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Midwest Tour

Settle Down Tavern

4.4(181 reviews)

0.7 mi•Capitol

Smash burgers are amazing! Great vibe and friendly staff! Love sitting either at the bar or outside…read morein the summer.

The food was traditional pub food and very tasty, I especially liked the French fries!…read more Service was great as our waitress was upbeat and fun. Would come back again.

Bar area

Cheese puppies

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El Burrito Loco

3.8(10 reviews)

0.6 mi•Capitol

Delicious fishbowls, $5 nachos if you get a fishbowl. College crowd is a little weird, saw my…read moreprofessor here. Live DJ on weekends. Go Gophers

El Burrito Loco has certainly improved over the last few years! Here are some things I love:…read more - Options on their menu have expanded (even before their new menu was up, they've been flexible with orders and extremely accommodating) - Menu has side items starting at $2.50 + (great if you just need a snack or on a budget) - Plasticware are now pre-packaged. - Sealed containers. - Good portions for the price. - Great flavors! - Hot sauce is actually spicy! - Quick and friendly service.

No more Guac Salad, but still made it for me!

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Village Bar

4.3(103 reviews)

2.4 mi•Westmorland

Small local bar. Love the staff and brick burgers are great! Great place to stop in after golfing…read moreat The Glen.

The best burgers in Madison Very clean fun bar with great employees Worth the up-charge for the…read morebrick burger with grilled onions

Inside

Brat

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Old Style - it's a Wisconsin thing

Auntie Anne's

3.8(8 reviews)

5.7 mi

I stopped here for a quick snack while at the mall and it was pretty good! Im always a fan of…read moreAuntie Anne's pretzels, and while I didn't like the sweet almond pretzel as much as I hoped I would, it was still good. They didn't have any already made, so the employee made one fresh for me and it came out piping hot and super soft. The prices are pretty high for what you get, but if you're already there and wanting a snack it's worth it. The ambiance is nothing special, just a typical mall booth with some seating close by.

This is much better! My hotdog was fresh soft and delicious. The cinnamon nuggets excellent…read more The workers were a step up from the west location. And the place was clean and tidy. Go here instead of the west side!

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The Plaza Tavern & Grill

4.0(110 reviews)

0.3 mi•Capitol

It's all about the sauce…read more Well, maybe the sauce and the authenticity. Okay. It's the sauce, the authenticity, and the old Madison charm. The burger is merely a vehicle. The suds from the pint of Spotted Cow prepare the palate for another bite. Here's the thing. I ended up at The Plaza Tavern because it was the only place in Madison that Jane & Michael Stern included in their classic book Roadfood. Yes, I'm here right now on Yelp. But I'm trying to live my best analog life. Rarely have the Sterns led me astray. But in the listing for the Plaza Tavern they describe the Plaza sauce as "thinner than ketchup and its texture reminded us of some eastern North Carolina barbecue sauce, although it doesn't have the vinegar tang. It's spicy but not even three-alarm hot, and in addition to infusing the meat with flavor, it gets deeply imprinted into the tawny bun." This is entirely false. There are lengthy internet posts on what folks guess is in this secret recipe. But it's more like a thicker version of ranch dressing than anything resembling bbq sauce. What the Stern's got correct is that the sauce makes everything great. I got an additional side of the sauce to slather over my side of fried mushrooms. Hey, ya gotta eat some vegetables. On my visit, the tavern was celebrating the one year anniversary under new ownership. My hunch is they haven't changed a thing. Although maybe the pinball machines are a newer addition? I dig pinball, beer, burgers, creamy sauces, and old places that seem stuck in a bygone era. I know these places are fixed in time. They both can't and shouldn't change. I just can't help but wish the beef of the burger was a little bit better. That said, I deeply appreciate the Plaza for keeping it real. Everyone should experience this place. Sit at the bar. Order simply. Put the phone down. Talk to stranger. Have a beer. And enjoy some of the basic comforts of life.

The Plaza is the best. It's not a complete dump but it's definitely a dive bar with zero…read morepretentiousness. Bigger than a regular dive bar, they have pool tables, bubble hockey, Big Buck Hunter & Golden Tee (I think), and obviously darts too. Burgers/Fries are decent. Not the cleanest place in the world but I haven't ever heard them being shut down for health and safety violations :). Overall .

Chili cheese dog and fries, fried mushrooms, cheeseburger, and cheese plazaburger.

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Main dining/bar area

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J J.

7 years ago

Fairly decent fast food with a 'build your own' approach burger & fresh ingredients. I would rank it above a Culver's but below a Gastropub burger. Service is usually fairly fast sometimes it can be crowded. The shakes are fairly good but very filling as well more like a desert! Then menu has expanded with many more healthy options as well. Recommended for fast food that is a decent price and quality. read more

Rob N.

5 years ago

My family stopped here last night, close to closing time. The staff was super nice and welcoming. Our burgers were fast, fresh and delicious. We definitely visit again. read more

Raven R.

3 years ago

this place has the best paleo burger in Madison Iv had so far. Rodrigo is delightful to work with read more

Mark T.

9 years ago

This was not good. Actually been there twice by accident, remembered that after I sat down.

Brad G.

11 years ago

Neat place. Burger tasted fresh. Customizable burgers made easy. Would go again.

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