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    Ogden's North Street Diner

    4.6 (204 reviews)
    Open 7:00 am - 2:00 pm

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    French toast sandwich. Weird combo of sweet and salty. Yeech
    Lawrence M.

    Quaint breakfast joint had plenty of promise. Hole in the wall? Check. Nestled in cute neighborhood? Check. Long wait for locals and tourists alike? Double check! It set up expectations for a moderately underwhelming experience. You expect to be blown away, but it was hit and miss. French toast was very good. Not sure what kind of bread but it was square and sweet. Came buttered with Wisconsin maple syrup. French toast sandwich, however, made me ill. Two slices of French toast, with egg, ham, and cheese inside. The combo of sweet and salty made me nauseous. I couldn't finish it. Tofu scrambles, just ok. Chorizo scramble, better than average but looked burnt. Highlight was the hot chocolate. Flaked Ghirardelli chocolate, topped with house whipped heavy cream chilled and served with an ice cream scooper. Dense and sweet, it did not melt. Cherry pie was good too. Nice crust in a ramekin with a scoop of the whipped cream. Tip: order it first and get it before they run out.

    Denver Omelette
    Ben M.

    It was crowded and small, but as a solo I got seated immediately at the bar (on a friday a little before noon) and my food only took about 10 minutes to come out. I'm not really someone that usually likes breakfast food, but this is just about as good as it gets. Very very solid food, highly recommend to anyone who loves breakfasts!

    buttermilk pancake
    Akshita P.

    a cozy interior with great food! A pretty select menu but I'm sure each dish would be done well. I got a special omelette (mushroom, onion, feta, red peppers) with a pancake instead of the toast. The HASHBROWNS! So good and the pancake was delightful as well. Perfect whipped salted butter with the maple syrup yum. Next on the docket to try are the blueberry pancakes and the tuna melt!

    Bar seating - first come first served
    Mega C.

    Well...was excited to be here for the first time. Knew that the wait would be long so came ahead of my fam. 30-40 minutes on a Sunday. Checked in at 12:02. The wait list is handwritten by the server. And now it's 1:03. The gal accidentally skipped us. The other threesome got it before me because she went in and bugged the server. If anything, that's my tip. Was food is worth it? Best for twosome. Most tables are for two. There are four seats at the bar. I think it's first come first served so do that. I saw a couple walk in and took the seats before another couple waiting awhile on the list. Bring your coat, in case, for extra looooong wait. Enjoy the flowers through the cracks. It's like a15-20 minute ride from the university so coming here is extra. Bring your patience. You can always opt to go across the street if they're open. The cafe and pastry place close early on Sundays. The server was nice. We liked the traditional French toast and my son go the last cherry pie. Glad that he got it. The wildflowers were a nice touch and the photos on the wall of maps.

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    Faith C.

    Very quaint & welcoming! Most staff were women with tattoos, so I felt very safe with my first restaurant stop in a new city. LOL! I ordered breakfast meal with eggs, sausage, hash browns, & sourdough toast with orange marmalade. Huge portions. Cooked to order. Very pleased! Hashbrown reviews were accurate!! Very delicious & nice crunch on top. Server Kayla was super attentive and friendly. Very nostalgic decor. Reasonably priced. Highly recommend!!

    Nibuz E.

    Another great spot on the East side of Madison! Nice small diner across from other well established spots and serves up. A good variety of breakfast and lunch foods! Staff are incredibly friendly and throw great suggestions your way depending on your mood. The inside is cozy and a bit tight, so know your own comfort but it's definitely a vibe. The only "down side" (for lack of better words) is nothing really stands out. From trying multiple sandwiches, breakfast items, etc. it was all good, but can't really think of a "omg that was so good" type of item.

    Omelet, Hashbrowns, and Bacon.

    What a hidden gem! I am so glad we stumbled upon this diner! The review for crispy Hashbrowns lured us in. But the star was my feta, spinach, onion and tomato omelet! We live 4 hrs away, but we will be back!

    Max M.

    Ogden's has been my favorite breakfast spot in Madison. Randomly stumbled upon the venue when I went to Cafe Domestique - Northstreet for a coffee on a Saturday morning. Ogden's is a really cozy spot with limited seating. They don't take reservations, so would recommend showing up 30 min early and putting your party down and going across the street to Cafe Domestique to get a coffee. Ogden's prices are very reasonable and worth it for the food in my opinion. Their hashbrowns are so good (I always ask for extra crispy!!). The good service, quality and quantity of food, and price makes this one of my favorite spots for breakfast / brunch. Overall, would recommend!

    French Toast
    Gabby N.

    This small, cozy diner is wonderful breakfast spot in Madison. I can't imagine how long the wait time is on busy weekends, but we were lucky to be seated immediately on a Monday morning at 9AM. The prices for the sides are a bit steep, and they aren't generous portions. The food was delicious, the coffee okay, but I would definitely visit again.

    Eggs, hashbrowns, toast, and meatloaf
    Bob S.

    I really enjoyed my breakfast here. And the waitress was awesome! Looking forward to coming back again.

    Ashley W.

    So good! Friendly service, quick, and high quality eats. We were staying around the corner from this place and we both ordered different scrambles as well as a blueberry pancake. Everything we had was delicious! Definitely a great casual breakfast spot to check out when in Madison! Ambiance is super cozy! Ummmm also hash browns and sour dough toast were standouts!

    Denver Omelette (left) and French Toast Sandwich (right)
    Isabella K.

    Just your typical greasy spoon in the middle of a cute little neighborhood. Not a lot of seating, so we had to wait about 25 minutes. The service was great and the food came out quickly. The Denver Omelette was (and I can't believe I'm saying this as a native Wisconsinite) a little too cheesy. My partner got the French Toast Sandwich and he loved it. I thought it was delicious as well. The fact that they use full slices of ham rather than cubed or diced ham is a nice touch! I wasn't totally blown away by my experience here. I might return. I might not. But I don't think I would go out of my way to recommend it to anyone.

    Navatnie E.

    Loved it here. It's a tiny quaint spot with delicious food. The staff is so kind and hospitable. The service was fast and the food was delicious. I ordered the omelet special and a coffee. The food tasted fantastic and didn't cost a lot. We will definitely be back again.

    Ordered the veggie omelet special it was delicious! This is by far my favorite breakfast spot in Madison!!

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    I would go again and again for the pancakes. They were delicious. Restaurant was cute and cozy, wait staff friendly.

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    One of the best breakfasts I have had in a while. Along with that the customer service was exceptional.

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    Great food, good service, reasonable prices. Great place. Highly recommend, especially for breakfast/brunch

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    My son and I went hear for breakfast this morning if we could we would give it six star. The food and service was amazing, we will be back

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    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.

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    Mickies Dairy Bar

    Mickies Dairy Bar

    4.1
    (444 reviews)
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    It had been decades since I last had breakfast at Mickies. With the recent publicity about the…read morelong time owners retiring and new folks taking it over we thought we would give the place a try - especially before the students all return to campus. It was a bit after 8am on a Friday morning and the place was hopping but we were able to grab a booth. The wait staff was hustling and eventually got to us. The service was very good from that point onward despite the fact that the place was packed by the time we left. The menu is on the back wall or via a QR code (never my favorite). They also have menus on the wall from the 50's which are eyeopening given today's prices. We started with a cherry milkshake that was not only delicious but huge so two of us split it. All three of us opted for their breakfast sandwich which you can build with many different variations - way more than most restaurants. All three versions were tasty. The side of yanks (American fry potatoes) were just OK but I didn't order them. Thumbs up and we will need to return sooner rather than later.

    Was a great stop on our Wisco trip! My Mom and I split a Scrambler and a cinnamon roll for…read morebreakfast. The food was great and it seemed like the kitchen was really pumping out orders. Our server, however, kept on leaving and not returning or checking in on us for long periods of time. Additionally, the girl who was taking payments was a little snarky and kept on dropping change onto the floor. Other than that, the ambiance and food were spectacular. A definite stop if you're in Madison!!

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    By the Counter at Mickie's Dairy Bar
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    3.7
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    8.1 mi
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    While working in Middleton, Wisconsin, we stopped into Hubbard Avenue Diner for lunch (right next…read moreto the National Mustard Museum). It ended up being the perfect quick stop during our break. This classic American diner has really cute retro vibes, friendly service, and a menu full of comfort food favorites. I ordered the half sandwich and soup combo -- the turkey pesto sandwich was fresh and flavorful, and the white chicken chili was warm and delicious. They're also known for their pies , so definitely consider saving room for dessert!

    I came to the diner expecting way too much from people saying this is the go to made from scratch…read morepie place. I ordered the Popeye, a spinach omelette and a slice of apple pie. The omelette was OK like 2.5 stars with fresh spinach, tomatoes, olives and feta cheese. The eggs were overcooked leaning heavily toward rubbery. Ingredients were as advertised but took over because of the omelette's texture. The star was the biscuit - layered and buttery perfect with some honey. I ordered the apple pie but it had a crumb topping which was very blond in color with a thick underbelly of floured glue! Yuck I complained and was told that this is how they make their pies and if I wanted a full top crust- well only cherry and peach apple have double crusts. Cherry pie did have a double crust and the filling was almost thick enough to hold up my fork! I'm not sure that the cherry filling was not canned. What do you think? Service was excellent my waitress was attentive and very loyal to the business. She stated she told the cook? about my apple pie concerns and proudly gave me a coupon for a free slice of pie the next time I dined inside. I left the coupon with a substantial tip for her service.

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    4.1
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    3.0 mi
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    Came at 8 am on a Sunday. Had to wait a few minutes to get inside but it was definitely worth the…read morewait. You have to order at the counter first and then your party gets sat at your designated table. I ordered the blind, which is a chef's choice. You're able to ask if the dish is savory or sweet and that's it. You can ask what the dish is but then the price will go from 10$ to 15$. They do ask if you have any allergies in case they do need to alter the dish. Not gonna disclose what the dish was, but it tasted great! It's really unfortunate that the business is closing in May, so I definitely recommend to go while they're still open!

    Every time I'm in Madison, I make it a point to stop here. I'm usually just passing through so I…read moreget here right when it opens, which is one of the best times. It's quiet and it feels like the world slows down for a minute. It's comfortable and also very eclectic, a get your own coffee place. Condiments, water, etc. along the back wall. Order at the counter, they'll give you a number, and then bring your meal out. The menu has a great selection of offerings, but I always get my usual. The pancakes are unreal, so delicious. You will also find adult beverages here as well for those who need a morning/mid-afternoon pick me up. It gets packed so plan well ahead or be prepared to wait a while. Great service. Great place.

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    Cajun biscuits and gravy + sweet potato pancakes + mimosa + bloody mary = heaven
    Cajun biscuits and gravy + sweet potato pancakes + mimosa + bloody mary = heaven
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    4.3
    (920 reviews)
    2.7 mi
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    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

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