Breakfast here today. Excellent as ever. Dont miss their homemade corned beef hash if they have it…read more You don't find places like this anymore. It hasn't changed since the 1980's at least.

The Curve is one of those old-school diners that feels like it hasn't changed in decades... and…read morehonestly, that's part of the charm. If you're looking for a trendy brunch spot, this isn't it. But if you want a classic greasy spoon serving up hearty breakfasts at reasonable prices, The Curve delivers. I ordered the pancakes, and they were absolutely massive. Seriously, they're the kind of pancakes that hang over the edge of the plate. Fluffy, filling, and definitely worth ordering. The atmosphere is exactly what you'd expect from a neighborhood diner. Nothing fancy, just good food and a place where the regulars seem to know everyone. Service was friendly, although not particularly fast, but that's part of the experience. The legit perfect hangover spot! The biggest thing to know before you go: bring cash. They're cash only, and it would be a shame to get all the way there and have to turn around. Overall, I'd come back. The oversized pancakes alone are worth the trip, and sometimes a no-frills breakfast just hits the spot.

Darling and delicious! We walked up on a Saturday morning and only had to wait 30 minutes for a…read moretable (popped across the street and got a coffee and Bloom pastry to share in the meantime - ideal). The space is so cute and quaint inside: it makes you feel like you're in a cozy neighborhood spot. And you are! I love that there's not many seats in here - makes it feel extra special. Our server was great and attentive. I ordered the omelette with hashbrowns, and my friend got the breakfast plate plus fruit - both were delicious. Hashbrowns were plentiful and hit the spot! We loved dining here, and I'd absolutely recommend to others in the area!

Ogdens is a cute, cozy spot with awesome natural light. It's small so I would expect to wait for a…read moretable. The food tasted fresh and high quality which is awesome considering the prices aren't very high. The servers are fast, efficient, and super friendly! They made us feel very welcome and were very attentive. I will definitely be back!

The food is always so delicious, cheap, and fast. However, we went in and put our name on the…read morewaiting list and after 30 minutes, it turns out they forgot to put our name on the list and gave our table away to people after us. Very disappointed because we had to go somewhere else as we were on a time crunch.

Food was good and my server was the sweetest person ever! I personally highly recommend to come…read morehere and we will definitely be coming back and prices are very reasonable!!

loved the vibe and the diner atmosphere. food is cheap and good, pretty value. service is fast…read more also cash only

Mickies Dairy Bar is a Madison institution! The service is always perfect, friendly, and efficient…read more I am always really impressed by the hardworking wait staff and how they can handle a rush with ease, while at the same time they are so friendly and attentive. The food is amazingly good, a great value, and comes out lightning fast. This is hands down the best run restaurant I have ever had the pleasure of eating at. A+++++

Visiting from out of town and stopped at Elie's for brunch. Every single dish was great. From the…read morebreakfast burrito, tuna melt, Avacado eggs benedict, and every other thing we tried - our group found ourselves sharing bites with each other saying "you have to try this". The service was friendly and quick. This seems like a great local business to support.

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!

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.

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.

The breakfast was so good, and they even had biscuits and gravy my vegetarian friend could eat…read more Price was great and the people working there were super fun :) Zero notes.

It's a good thing my wife and I are early risers. We stayed close to Willy St the last time in…read moreMadison and Willaby's was only a 15 min walk away. Good thing for that walk because you will be stuffed upon leaving. Hearty portions of greasy spoon diner breakfast legends are served with a smile at this CASH Only joint. I had the Fair Oaks Skillet which was fantastic, my wife got a super stuffed omelette and we had one HUGE blueberry pancake to split. Both left full and happy with a great walk down Willy st to help with digestion. We will be back.