Poke It Up

4.3 (113 reviews)

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Sho R.

I had a quick lunch from here on a weekday. Mostly people were taking out food from here. I just sat down and had lunch. I went for a hawaiian green chicken. It was a good one. I was trying to get something like shrimp tempura, unfortunately they didn't have such fried items. Quantity was really good. I also had a royal milk tea, which was also a good tea to try.

George M.

Very yummy, super fresh, generous portions and reasonably priced. Interior was a bit cluttered and no background music meant the background was an employee talking non stop on their cell phone which was annoying.

Abdullah A.

I ordered a large build-your-own poke bowl. I cannot complain about the quantity of food: it was massive. Of course, the bulk of the mass was rice, probably about 70+% of the bowl was rice despite requesting rice and salad combo as my base. The large bowl comes with three scoops of protein. I chose spicy tuna, salmon, and shrimp. The fish quality was fine, not incredibly fresh but not sketchy either. I liked the volcano sauce, it was basically a spicy mayo but a little sweeter. I rounded out my bowl with avocado, fish roe, jalapenos, green onion, seaweed salad, and cucumber, all of which were good quality. Summary: you could do worse, especially as far as quantity, but you're going to end up with a lot of rice, and the fish quality is average.

Mina H.

This was a tiny corner shop that's easy to miss, but I'm glad we didn't! This is a poke shop, so it's a healthy option if that's what you're looking for. The Crunchy Style Salmon Bowl is what I got. It's sweet and savory with eel sauce. I loved this and would order this again! My brother got the Salmon Obsession Bowl of which he gave me a bite to try. It was slightly spicy, but still really yummy. My mom got the Tropical Island Bowl to try. This one had ahi tuna, and it was overall a really sweet bowl. I didn't love this as much when I ate a bite, but to each their own because my mom loved it! With our bowls averaging $13, it's kind of pricy, but maybe it's a fair price for a shop downtown. The portions are pretty fair too, but it definitely feels like a light healthy option after eating.

Regular Poke Bowl with spicy tuna and white tuna and variety of vegetables. Very tasty!

Nataliya Z.

We stopped for the poke bowl with my friends at this tiny lunch spot. All 3 of us were happy with the quality of the fish, the freshness of the vegetables, the size of the portions and the reasonable price of the food. I recommend!

Ellena K.

Definitely the best poke in the downtown area in terms of quality and price. Super fast build your own bowls. The place is usually pretty clean too.

Grant L.

I'm a big fan of poke and a big fan of this place. There are a few poke places downtown, but this one is the best. The service is freakishly fast, but doesn't lose it's quality like that one sandwich place we all know. The portions are large and worth the price tag. I usually get a small with salmon and some delicious add ins. With the large portion, even for a small, I find myself saving for later. Poke It Up is a concrete miracle.

Akshita P.

This is my go to Poke Place in downtown Madison!! I always make my own bowl my go to is - sushi rice, shrimp and salmon, seaweed salad, avocado, edamame, tofu, carrot, corn, and crispy garlic with spicy aioli and poke sauce. It's heavenly every time. Poke It Up bowls have large portions that are filled to the brim with good ratios of protein to rice to sauce to veggies. The workers are all very nice and accommodating to special requests. Definitely go here if you're looking for good poke!

Ben E.

Stopped by this place last night for dinner. It sounded really interesting, it's sushi, it's a burrito, what's not to like??? We got two different burritos just made to order. Both were pretty good, but I'd say not as good as just regular sushi, and maybe not as good as a poke bowl version of the same ingredients would be. But all that said, it was pretty good, and GIGANTIC portions for not much money. We got 2 sushi burritos and the total cost was $25. This was however probably enough for 4 people, as the burritos are huge and could feed 2 each. If I go back I'd definitely try one of the specials instead of making my own burrito, since they probably put a bit more thought into the composition than I did.

Food was really fresh and they gave a lot in my bowl! The place was super clean and the employees were really nice as well.

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Jihye L.

8 years ago

I got a shirimp and tuna with edamame, mango, avogado, seaweed salad. Their regular size poke bowl was generous and delicious! The service was also great! If you like poke, definately try this place!! read more

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Corey K.

8 years ago

Very delicious sashimi menu offered in Mandison. It was my first try so that it was not the perfert combination of toppings and sauces but they were still delicious. I would come here on a regular basis. read more

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Violet W.

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8 years ago

Simply amazing! Affordable, and huge size! Super friendly staff. I enjoyed this place so much!

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Michelle M.

8 years ago

My favorite place to get poke or sushi burrito. In the sushi burrito you get two scoops of fish of your choice and so does the regular size poke bowl. Small is one scoop and large is three. Two scoops is plenty and very filling. Everything is VERY fresh. Perfect place to take to go, but also have a few tables there to dine in. read more

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Nate D.

8 years ago

Tasty spot for lunch. The kids actually liked it too. Friendly service and excellent tasting ingredients. Definitely coming back here!

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Ellie L.

8 years ago

This is probably the best poke in town!!! Fresh fish, great amount of food, super friendly staff and reasonable price!!! If you like poke, definitely cannot miss out this place!! read more

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Zach N.

275

8 years ago

Good service, but I got my food today and it was just terrible. Usually this place is consistent I'll give them that, but today my food was terrible. read more

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Chris P.

8 years ago

Definitely a must try! The more options you add the better it taste! I got the salmon w/ ahi tuna for my first bowl. Full of flavor!!

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Samantha Z.

8 years ago

This is my favorite poke place in Madison! Great quality and size for the price. Love the salmon with brown rice and spicy aioli and the house soy sauce! You got to try this place! So much better than the other poke places near campus. read more

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Mason D.

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8 years ago

best poke place i've tried in madison. better than poke plus or miko poke. everything was super flavorful. i got brown rice w yellowtail + sweet mango & spicy aioli along with various other fixin's. the small size was a perfect portion for one sitting. sooo good read more

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Tammy M.

343

6 years ago

Best poke place on the campus! They fill the bowls and the fish is fresh. Owner is nice :) also open as of right now, 7/14/2020!

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Jodi S.

8 years ago

If I could give a negative star, I would. Friday night, wanted to stay in and ordered via EatStreet. After playing the order, I received a call stating that they only had 1 driver and we were out of their range. I asked why then could I order and he gave me a story about how eatstreet only does a circumference not actual driving miles (????). I told him then maybe they should remove themselves from Eatstreet. He then responded that sometimes they could deliver to my area and sometimes they could not. Great customer service (NOT)! Never again. read more

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Gina B.

189

5 years ago

THE BEST POKE IN MADISON!!! Great serving sizes, delicious options, AND FASTER THAN JIMMY JOHNS DELIVERY! 13 minutes after the EatStreet confirmation I got a text from our delivery driver saying he left it at our door! We consistently order from them and it's always amazing. We like the lover bowl and the spicy style (sometimes I ask for no lettuce and add edamame to the lover bowl). 10/10! read more

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Alyssa M.

184

8 years ago

Great place to stop for some awesome food! I was from out of town and the place definitely lived up to the reviews! Pretty good portions for the price and the Ahi Tuna was fantastic read more

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Liam P.

8 years ago

Excellent Poke shop (I prefer it to the new one on State Street). Large portion sizes, high quality fish, broad selection of ingredients (roe!), and a wide array of sauce choices. The ordering system is perfect for those who prefer minimal verbal interaction; just mark your selections on the menu, pay, and wait. Location is also convenient, and a burrito (read: wrap) option is an interesting twist. Highly recommended for sushi fans. read more

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Shanna V.

8 years ago

In the evening, orders are 30% off! So I got a giant bowl with double fish for under $10. I love that you can get up to 7 toppings. I think they put too much rice compared to double fish, it still isn't a lot of fish. But it's tasty and a great deal for a lighter dinner. read more

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S K.

6 years ago

Less sashimi than I expected but the sheer amount of other ingredients made up for it. Decent poke with lots of choices.

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Melany G.

6 years ago

Employees are very nice and our orders are made so fast! My boyfriend and I love to stop here when we're near state street!

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Brynn L.

189

8 years ago

So delicious!! I stopped by right when it was opening (i didn't look up the opening time) and the owners were so nice. They let me in even though they were just getting there to open up and made my food super quick! It is so tasty and a good portion size of quality food. I'm considering going back tomorrow because I want it again. read more

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Someone O.

8 years ago

We stumbled upon Poke It Up by pure luck. It was by far the best we've had in a long time. The poke was light, flavorful, and filling even in the small portion! Customizable bowls are a plus! read more

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Lisa H.

8 years ago

Thank you for offering reasonably priced yet FRESH and FULL poke bowls. I'd come here over that poke place on state street any day. Please stay forever! Also, as of June 2018, they have 15% off all orders and installed AC:) read more

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John K.

7 years ago

I don't understand poke. I wasn't impressed by the two dishes I had. I visited twice. Poke is like sushi meets America salad. Yuck! Some of a poke dish will be warm while other parts of it are cold. This place might be "good poke." But to me "good poke" is an oxymoron. read more

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Noelle S.

6 years ago

Wow, I was amazed by Poke It Up! It was my first time eating poke and it was absolutely delicious! The bowl was overflowing with fresh ingredients and with flavor. I consider myself having a big appetite and I was totally full with all of the protein packed in the bowl. The staff served me with a smile and were very friendly. I would definitely return to try more of their succulent food! read more

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Linda K.

7 years ago

I never knew I liked raw fish before now. I ordered the Hawaiian Bowl but with ginger aioli instead of spicy. I since tried the spicy with a build-your-own bowl another time. a little too spicy for me but probably not for most people. The food is fresh, delivered fast. I feel comfortably full after eating this, not bloated. read more

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Erika S.

8 years ago

Best Poke in Madison! They have a variety of sizes and sooooo many delicious toppings! The spicy tuna is the absolute best!

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Kaila R.

264

8 years ago

One of the best poke places I have ever been to, and definitely the best poke in Madison. They give you a variety of options, including house bowls and the ability to create your own bowl with ingredients that are super fresh. I love this place! read more

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Adele H.

278

7 years ago

Had one of their poke bowls for dinner last night. I should've listened to my gut feeling to cancel my order (that I had already paid for)... because when I walked in, the restaurant smelled of the foulest fish. I've been in my fair share of poke and sushi restaurants and that is not a normal smell. I am now spending all day suffering from food poisoning. read more

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Brendan S.

118

8 years ago

The poke was fresh, but lacked the complexity and flavor of what I would expect. The greens on the poke were mostly iceberg lettuce. Portions were large, but I was disappointed with the flavor after having just eaten at Poke Poke on Friday. Poke Poke is much better. read more

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James R.

8 years ago

If it were the only poké place in town, it would be great, but the competition is fierce. Ingredients were good quality, but flavors and complexity are behind the competition, especially when it comes to ingredient-combinations and sauces. If you want a good value of a big portion for the money, though, this is the place, so they're appropriately located close to campus and State Street. read more

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Raven C.

7 years ago

I ordered the pre-made bowl of Tropical Island. Bowl had a quite not tasty sauce on it, called tobiko. It tasted disgusting with the rice and I could only swallow a few spoonfuls of the rice with the sauce. I dug through the bowl and found romaine lettuce in it! I had to throw the entire bowl away. read more

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Caroline M.

8 years ago

This is my second-favorite poke place, but the one I go to the most, because they have the best variety of fish and toppings. The fish is of slightly lower quality than Miko Poke: I would give the fish there an A+ and Poke It Up's an A-. Don't get the crab though. It's the super-processed, rubbery imitation stuff. Also, get a small or medium bowl, unless you are starving. The large bowl is HUGE: easily enough for two meals for most people. Overall I would recommend this place the most of all the poke places in Madison. read more

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Chon X.

8 years ago

Poke It Up changed their menu. They use to give you 3 different protein options for the Large Bowl, now you can only choose 1 protein for the 3 scoops. I'm highly disappointed. I enjoyed the creativity and the option to mix and match. Crab used to be apart of the toppings as well, and now they took that option out. Lastly, the sauces. You can only select 1 sauce option? Are you kidding me? You are now being charged for every little thing you decide to add on. It was once great and the best Poke in Madison, but now that my options are limited. I will not order from here anymore. read more

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Ben C.

190

8 years ago

Best poke place in Madison, lots of toppings for a great deal! Much cheaper and better value than the other spots

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540 University Ave
Madison, WI 53703
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What time does Poke It Up open?

Poke It Up opens at 11:00 AM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

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Poke It Up closes at 9:00 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

Mon-Sun 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM

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Yes, Poke It Up takes credit cards.

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Does Poke It Up serve alcohol?

Yes, Poke It Up serves alcohol.

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Yes, Poke It Up has TVs.

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Does Poke It Up have outdoor seating?

No, Poke It Up does not have outdoor seating options.

Does Poke It Up have parking?

Yes, Poke It Up has parking options. Street Parking

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Yes, Poke It Up has free WiFi.

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Le C’s Patisserie & Tea House

Tasty! Ordered via Uber Eats and was fast and cold. I got it with 100% sugar and it was the perfect…read moreafternoon sweet treat. Will be back & would order the same thing again (Ancient Brown Sugar boba tea)

Favorite spot in Madison for boba! The Lychee with Mango and Strawberry Jelly/荔久迷心 is my favorite…read moredrink to get, and it never fails to disappoint. It comes with very cute star-shaped mango jelly and heart-shaped strawberry jelly. Reasonable prices, and the baristas are very quick at making drinks! Lots of students come here to study or hang out. It was a little crowded, but not too noisy of a spot. Very casual café spot and a great option to hang out with friends.

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Durian Cake Roll/榴莲卷 ($11) - it's good! Really light and fluffy. Not too sweet. Has durian pieces inside the whipped cream filling.

Inside of Taro Mochi Puff Bread ($5.49) - bread is soft and has a layer of flaky Chinese pastry on the outside. Not overly sweet!

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Durian Cake Roll/榴莲卷 ($11) - it's good! Really light and fluffy. Not too sweet. Has durian pieces inside the whipped cream filling.

Ledger Coffee Roasters

great place, my uncles friend Steven works there. he is the best at making what ever you need, form…read morechai to matcha to just a regular coffee its allways good, nice little spot outside to sit and drink your beverage. speedy and nice employees. always clean. if i could give a 6 just for the chai i would.

This place gave me New York coffee shop vibe, but in the snooty way. Is their coffee good, yes. Was…read morethe wait long, yes. Were the staff friendly...not really. This place is giving, no nonsense, here's your coffee - get it and go with a premium price. I would say their location is prime - being the only coffee shop inside garver feed mill, so they will always have a steady stream of people, plus orders online, which added to the wait. Was it worth it - to have a coffee while strolling, I suppose. Any time else, not really.

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Lazy Jane's

One of my fav breakfast spots (and really the only) that I went to when I lived in Madison. I still…read morehave dreams about the raspberry and lemon scones. Menu isn't your typical breakfast that you find, though they do have a basic eggs, hash-brown, and protein w/ toast option. Chai tea latte was always good, however, very very hot. Sometimes too hot to enjoy with breakfast so I'd recommend asking for them to not make it with scalding hot water. If you want to get the scones, make sure you get there early before all the good ones run out. Service here was meh. Typical order food at the register and find your own place to sit. No personalism with the staff at the register really. Again, make sure you get here early as sometimes later in the morning or afternoon you'll have to wait for seating. This goes for parking. Sometimes the parking lot is a disaster. Very cutely decorated, overall 10/10 recommend

Scones were amazing and iced coconut latte was also really good. We had the lemon and chocolate…read morescone; lemon was moist and fresh but chocolate was a tad bit dry. Biggest negative was the staff. The lady that took our order was dismissive and rude. When we ordered an iced latte, we asked for a small and she said in a negative and derogatory tone that we couldn't and needed to get a large. I thought I was overthinking it but the person I was with also agreed that she was overly rude. We noticed WiFi was not available so we asked about this too and she was very dismissive and simply said no WiFi available then.

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Upstairs

Granola with berries and banana

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Greta M.

8 years ago

I was visiting town for work and ordered delivery for dinner. Everything was delicious, fresh, and my order arrived early. I would absolutely order again when I return to the area! The only negative that I want to mention is that I was caught unexpected with the delivery person knocking on my hotel room door, the delivery status was not even showing that my food was on its way yet. read more

Janna L.

2 years ago

I absolutely love this poke place! The portions are generous, especially the fish, which is fresh and plentiful. The owners are friendly as well! It's a great spot for college students because it's not too expensive considering how much food you get. The interior also has plenty of seating. Highly recommend! read more

James Z.

8 years ago

Way lacking atmosphere and mood. Seemed a little grimy in a very old building. Food was less than average and I am definitely going to get poké somewhere else next time since multiple much better poke restaurants opened in Madison. read more

Michelle R.

6 years ago

O M G!! This place is AWESOME !! There is such a variety of fresh, beautiful yumminess in a burrito OR a bowl. Seriously.. this is a must go place. read more