it can get INCREDIBLY crowded, to the point where some customers just leave because there is no…read moreroom, but overall it is a wonderful place that is within walking distance for me. the food was delicious, ESPECIALLY the waffles. I felt like my taste buds were having an o*gasm, pardon my choice of words. the workers are very kind and chill, and while it sometimes takes a while for food to come, it is almost always due to there being so many customers and not because of any lack of effort. the only suggestion I have is that, if or when the owner retires, it gets converted into a worker cooperative so that the business is much more resilient and is owned by the employee. overall, 5/5, amazing business to go too if you don't mind waiting a bit for food.

Very cute campus area coffee shop. I only had the coffee here but it was really tasty. Not a ton of…read moreseating inside but they do have a back patio area with extra seats. Their menu has tons of vegetarian and gf options as well which I really appreciated. Service was excellent even with it being crazy busy in there. I can't wait to come back and try their awesome food menu!

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.

What a great breakfast! In true Becky fashion I've been meaning to try this place forever, heard it…read morewas closing and will now go once a week until they are done! If you're reading this and it's not the end of May 2025, go check it out. But not if the weather is super suspect because you stand outside to wait your turn at the counter! I had the trio and those were some of the best pancakes I've ever had. I wish they kept the butter on the tables so it was softer and easier to spread! I appreciated a truly pretty and fresh tasting fruit cup with a variety of fruit, and the chorizo was fantastic with great flavor and heat. I didn't try the coffee but my friends appreciated the different flavor option. I want to redo my kitchen with their lighting and wonder if they'll auction it off?

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.

Original Pancake House was my favorite breakfast, maybe even meal overall, during my trip to…read moreWisconsin! Parking was easy since they have a designated lot. We arrived around 12:30pm on a Sunday. They close at 1pm. But they were still quite busy. You tell the host at the front the number of people in your party and if you have a preference for counter or table seating. We waited about 10-15 minutes. They have a pretty quick turnaround time. If you're okay with sitting at the counter you'll get served a lot sooner and the food tastes just as good! Our group ordered a crepe, chocolate chip pancakes, Dutch delite (Dutch baby with strawberries and bananas), and coconut pancakes. The total came out to $50 after tax and tip. Service was wonderful! I asked the server to make the Dutch baby without the bananas since I'm allergic. She took it very seriously and asked if I'm allergic to latex as well (probably the type of gloves they wear in the kitchen.) The breakfast arrived with 3-4 different types of syrups! The lemon syrup was great! It tasted like a lemon candy. I really liked my strawberry Dutch baby! They doubled up on the strawberries since I didn't want bananas. The strawberries were very sweet and in season. The portions were big too! Good food. Good service. Very affordable pricing.

My oh my! I'm a happy camper after eating here yesterday! First of all where in the US of A do you…read moreget a senior breakfast for less than $10.00? Then add the other qualifier- that is fresh and delicious and served by a wonderful wait person? Plus a delicious coffee included? Come here and eat! You won't be disappointed.

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

Every town would be so lucky to have a Lazy Jane's! Our breakfast outing today was perfect, start…read moreto finish. I love that it is in a renovated house, such a cool welcoming vibe. Staff were super kind, and helpful too as I needed a peanut-free and gluten-free bakery item for my kid and they had it!! The scones are other-worldly. The art is gorgeous. The customers were all so chill and engaged in conversations and enjoying the beautiful space. Not a laptop in sight. Loved everything about this place and will absolutely return as often as possible. We also bought 6 scones to go!

A restaurant with shadows and mysteries. When stepping inside the eatery I could hear a creaking…read moredoor and floors. It feels like walking inside a Victorian house with dark woody furnishings. There is a see a shadow appeared by the order counter, no smile no greetings, just an annoyed look of discontent. In my thoughts, is this a ghost? In such an old house, it must be. I looked at the board menu. I ordered the. corn beef, sunny side eggs, and toast. After ordering, I paid for the breakfast meals. To my surprise, I was asked to tip 18%, 20% and 25%. In my mind, does a ghostly figure did she deserve a tip. Even though, I didn't receive good customer service but I tipped. I was given a mechanical box to alarm me when my order is ready. I started walking inside the narrow corridor. I looked at the decorations on the wall. It seems like the decor and images inside the frames moving around with prying eyes. Finally, a place to sit. A buzzing sound alerted me, ah the breakfast meals are ready. I walked back to the order counter. I was confused, I have to get my own order from a small window and serve myself. Jinkies! Mystery has been solved. That's why the restaurant is named 'Lazy Janes', there is no customer service. It's the patron's job to get the food and clean up. Does this eating experience deserve a tip?

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.

Classic delicious diner brunch foods. *CASH ONLY* they have an ATM inside…read more They greeted us at the door and were friendly and quick throughout our meal. I had the american cheese omelet with bacon and toast. My one complaint was that the bottom of my omelet was a lil burnt. Otherwise everything tasted exactly how it looked. We also got a vanilla shake. It came with extra straws and long spoons. I would personally recommend using the long spoons to consume this shake since I tried using the straw and it was difficult. Perhaps someone with stronger lungs would have more success. The shake was very sweet. Overall, had a lovely time. Will be back to try some of the sweet dishes next! Thanks :)

We were in Wisconsin for the weekend and on our way back home I saw this delightful shop and imma…read moresucker for chocolate. Figured they must have hit chocolate. 1. Upon walking in you immediately know you're going to love the place. It's so cute and cozy. There is indoor and outdoor seating, cute decor, and chocolate galore. 2. I ordered the drinkable hot chocolate. It was good, although a little thick. I would have wanted a bit of almond milk to thin it a bit but I loved how rich it was. My daughter also got the kids chocolate frappe (I think that's what it was called) she loved it! 3. We received one free truffle each since it our first time there. We ordered the mint, vanilla bean, and turtle truffles. I also ordered the sea salt caramel truffle and my daughter got a gaming boy stick chocolate. So cool. 4. We also tried their cookies so tasty! 5. The lady working was sooooo sweet. Omg, she truly was. I'm so sorry I didn't get her name but she made us feel welcome (almost everyone in Wisconsin made us feel that way) and she was no different. What a pleasant experience as we headed back home. Highly recommend that you drop in when you are in the Madison area!

I got a coconut cream pie latte, one of their summer specials. It was a bit on the pricier side…read more(over $8 for a 16oz not including tip), but entirely WORTH IT! This is the best latte I've had this year--perfect if you like coconut cream cold brews but prefer something a little sweeter than a cold brew, like me. It's got coconut cold foam on top and was also topped with toasted coconut and what seemed like pie crumbs? So delicious It wasn't very busy in there and I got my drink super fast, the barista even walked it out to the table I was waiting at. Highlyyyy recommend this place for coffee!

Good sandwiches, chili and service. Good value for the quality as well. Quick and easy place for…read morelunch.

My husband and I went here recently because we wanted to try something new and it had decent…read morereviews. Well, we were not impressed. It was a cold day outside and it seems that they need to do some improvements in this place. We were freezing the entire time we were there. Actually had to eat with our jackets on! They had a space heater by our table but it put out zero heat! The place was also pretty dirty. Now for the food review...super basic and bland. Potatoes were kinda hard, omelet bland and pancakes seemed like they came out of a box. The staff was pleasant and the guy who delivered our food was very polite but unfortunately, that's not enough to encourage us to come back. We really expected more out of a place with "bakery" in its name. Super disappointing.

I'm back again for the Ruben sandwich and fries. But this time I picked a brownie…read more It was really no waiting because I got it to go and the place was not that busy at 1:30pm. Lots of seating inside and outside available and on a hot day like today it was nice to duck in and cool off in the air conditioning. The place was pretty quiet.

My wife and I went here for breakfast. The food was amazing! The house made biscuits with sausage…read moregravy were outstanding. The service was great the staff was very attentive. The place was very clean with an old school diner feel to it. I will definitely go back anytime I'm in the area