The building was formerly an auto mechanic shop, which explains the name and gives the place a unique, quirky style. I'd read rave reviews about their fried chicken sandwich and donuts, so I decided to stop by. I ordered the fried chicken sandwich ($9) and a chocolate cake donut with buttercream icing ($1.50). The sandwich was excellent--the breading was thick and crunchy, which I really enjoyed. The cake donut was also delicious, with a rich chocolate flavor and smooth buttercream on top, and the price was reasonable. There's plenty of parking, a few outdoor tables with umbrellas, and some indoor seating as well. The staff behind the counter were super friendly and welcoming. If I'm in the area again, I'd definitely stop in for another fried chicken sandwich! read more

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Absolutely wonderful place. They have a simple menu that they execute outstandingly well. You can tell the people working here truly care about what they are providing. 5 stars all around! read more

Awesome place for donuts and coffee. And breakfast sandwiches. Will stop for chicken sometime!

This is my go to place for lunch before I catch a flight out of town since I live on the west side. Parking lot with limited amount of spaces during peak. Side street parking available! Counter service! You order up front from their menu board above. Cake donuts. Coffee. Chicken Sandwiches. Regular or North Side Hot. 2, 4 or 6 piece chicken! Sides (separate) are mashed potatoes, Mac and cheese, and Cole slaw. All available in different sizes. They use brown gravy for their mashed potatoes. Everything is delicious. It's always a special treat for me! Enjoy! read more

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What a great spot. We were greeted by the staff immediately. We came around dinner time, but the doughnuts caught our eye. Sure, I'd love a doughnut while I wait! The wings were just added to the menu, so I had to try them. They were excellent. We got some naked & some with sauce. You can't hide the quality of a naked wing, and they were perfectly done. They didn't have a lot of sauce options, which is understandable, but the buffalo appeared to be home made and was a nice heat level. I can certainly envision wings becoming a larger part of their business and see them expanding their variety. Can't wait to bring friends here with me to try more of the doughnuts. Bottom line, food was great, people were nice, ambiance was fun, & patio was chill. read more

The woman at the counter was kind and patient with our large group. Good sandwich. Ok cappuccino and nice chai latte. Sadly, the cook with long brown hair was a douche about the napkins, which weren't stocked. read more

First time we tried the chicken here and it was AMAZING! Crispy on outside, juicy inside...fried to perfection I called to check to see how long they were open and they allowed me to place my order in advance so I didn't have to wait. Outstanding service too!!! The coleslaw, Mac and Cheese, and mashed potatoes and gravy were also yummy. We will be back!!! read more

Stopped by here as I was looking for donuts. These are fresh and homemade. Got the chocolate, blueberry hot, and blueberry glazed as they were seasonal. The blueberry glaze was my favorite! I liked the decor and was surprised that they had breakfast sandwiches and fried chicken/chicken sandwiches as their main food items! My local friend said next time I have to try their chicken. Smelled really good inside too. Will come back for sure! Affordable and cute. read more

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This is a food place attached to an oil changing place. I went for 6 mini donuts. They were all good. Fried chicken sandwich was my favorite item. Breakfast sandwich was good as well. I went for a chai latte as well. read more

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Ok so the menu is limited, but honestly that just doesn't matter because if you're wanting something besides this chicken sandwich you're missing out! With all these chicken places popping up now, this is hands down the BEST hot chicken sandwich I've ever had. I don't know if it's the breading, the pickles, the sauce it's just fantastic! The mac n cheese is the creamest ever and even the small is filling. We were too full to try the donuts but they looked amazing! It's a cute little joint with really friendly staff. GO HERE!!!! Keep them busy so they're around for a long time! read more

Zippy Lube - Hot chicken sandwich Mac n cheese - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Madison, Wisconsin

Lots of parking, inside is very clean and there's lots of seating. Employees are polite and food was ready quickly. We ordered six donuts and a breakfast sandwich. My sandwich was super indulgent but delicious! Fried egg, sausage patty, and cheese on a plain doughnut was a combination I was not expecting to enjoy. As for the doughnuts, my kids had mixed reviews on the chocolate glazed with sprinkles. They thought they were okay, but nothing over the top. Cinnamon sugar doughnuts were better received. Overall, I have to say we probably won't be back anytime soon. While there were many things right, the main thing (donuts) were just okay in our opinion. There wasn't enough excitement for us to warrant a return trip. That being said, it could totally be your jam. Definitely worth giving them a try. read more

Zippy Lube - Donuts - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Madison, Wisconsin

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Are you looking for super-satisfying "homemade" fried chicken and sides? If yes, Zippy Lube has you covered. Their regular and hot fried chicken has a lightly battered, crispy exterior which opens to a juicy interior. The chicken sandwich, which we got dunked in hot sauce, was set in a pillowy bun with a killer sauce and crunchy pickles. The hot isn't super hot. More Midwest hot. Mashed potatoes with gravy were definitely cooked on site, and the vinegar style slaw had a sweet tang to it which cut the heaviness of the fried chicken. The food was 5 stars good, as was the friendly and timely service. The interior wasn't super inviting which knocked it down a star for me. We have gone back for takeout and really enjoyed it. If you haven't been, check this place out. read more

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Went back and tried the slaw this time - have to say it's not my favorite, but the chicken is awesome and I like the mac and cheese! read more

Zippy Lube - 4 piece chicken (leg is hiding under the breast), mac and cheese and slaw) - plenty for two people! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Madison, Wisconsin

I love their donuts and chai lattes here! The veggie sausage with fried egg on apple cider donut buns is a must! Service is great and the best part is it's located inside of what was once a gas station -- super cool vibes! read more

Zippy Lube - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Madison, Wisconsin

This place is great I really enjoyed their chicken, the place itself is like a car shop turned food joint. It has an old school vibe inside which brings a nostalgic feel. Let me give you the details about the chicken it had a flavor to it that just makes you smile Im so curious of how they chicken have a amazing taste beyond the skin its like the flavor sits inside the chicken maybe injected but Idk I just know it tasted amazing. The service was a little off to me seems like college kids run this place which I seen as I came in the joking and talking amongst each other for a second before I was notice tbh I don't think no one was at the counter at the time. I would say that was just my only issue but these guys are worth the try there chicken is amazing. read more

I used to come here on my stingray bicycle to get air in my tires and set off the pump ringer hose. They have good chicken mashed potatoes and Mac and cheese! Cole slaw was a little different. Will come back and try the spicy chicken. read more

Zippy Lube - Chicken and sides. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Madison, Wisconsin

Must try new spot! They recently opened Dec 1st. Such a cute little spot. A few tables for you to enjoy coffee, donuts and chicken! Donuts where tasty and not too sweet. I had the chocolate chocolate ganache and it was the perfect about of sweetness and flavor! I had a bite of my daughter's strawberry sprinkle which was tasty as well. You also have to try the Fried Chicken Sandwich (make it Northside Hot). Chicken is nice and juicy and full of flavor. Pickles are thinly sliced, which were so good. I'll definitely come back to try the fried chicken and cinnamon donuts! read more

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Fried chicken done right. I stopped in for lunch during the week. They did a great job converting a former Jiffy Lube-ordering at the counter with a few tables for dine-in customers next to the exposed kitchen. I opted for the chicken sandwich and ordered a 4 piece for later in the evening. Love that you can request either mild or spicy. For the 4 piece, I ordered half and half and both were marvelous. The spicy definitely has some smoke paprika and reminiscent of a spicier version of a bbq potato chip. The breading and the chicken itself was seasoned to perfection. Fried to order, the breading was light and crispy with the juicy chicken underneath. I loved the sandwich and the sauce that was served on the bun. Excellent price point and value for the meal. Dine in or take out, you simply can't go wrong with Zippy Lube. Definitely will return for more chicken and try their donuts. read more

Zippy Lube - Outstanding chicken sandwich - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Madison, Wisconsin

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Yummy donuts and drinks and a space inside and out side for people to sit. I've been here several times this past month and the service has been poor, the people at the counter don't greet you, smile or bothered to look up. read more

Good donuts not overly sweet like some places who put candy or cereal on them and call them a specialty donut , good coffee and the person who waited on me was super sweet, next time I'm going for the chicken whichI hope is as good as the donuts read more

We had the chicken for the first time since they opened in Dec and it was beyond delicious!!!! The Mac and cheese was so creamy! The fried chicken sandwich with pickle was scrumptious and the individual pieces of chicken were seasoned perfectly and cooked to perfection!!! This will become a must have! read more

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Customer service was great, and the fried chicken sandwiches were delicious. We went during the soft open and they sold out of bone in fried chicken and donuts before we got there, but definitely want to try it out! The space is cute and bright and clean! We will be back! read more

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One of the best fried chicken sandwiches I've ever had. The breading, sauce and hot sauce all had really good flavor. I even enjoyed the thinly sliced pickles, for goodness sake. I am so glad I decided to get the fountain orange soda. So crisp and refreshing. The donuts were tasty too. The mac and cheese was pretty good, too, but the chicken sandwich is what shines here. Unique concept, clean and inviting space, friendly staff. If you dine in, get a sandwich to-go because you're gonna want another one. ;-) read more

Zippy Lube - Chicken Sandwich (with hot sauce on the side) - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Madison, Wisconsin

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Nice little space. Coffee and donuts were unremarkable. Great size for the donuts. They weren't monsters. Could use more flavor.

Picked up some donuts while visiting from out of town. They are hands down some of the best donuts I've had in a long time. Each one had a great balance of flavor and not too sweet. I would totally go out of my way to get more donuts from Zippy Lube in the future and hopefully check out the rest of the menu. Although the donuts were the star of the show, the service was quick and personable and the space was beautiful and inviting. read more

I've been here multiple times. Best fried chicken I've ever had! Best Mac and cheese I've ever had! Totally worth the hype! And their zippy sauce is to die for. I also recently ate their cauliflower bites! Sooo good! I absolutely love this place. read more

The Spicy chicken sandwiches are so good. Best in Madison. If you're looking for consistency, look no further. Their mashed potatoes and pickles are homemade (I've seen them make it myself and also they'll have a whole pile of unpeeled potatoes getting ready to be cooked sometimes so no potato flakes here). It's seriously good every time. read more

Ok. So turning an oil change station into a dining establishment? Yes please. Cool interior. The self order/pickup service of fast food stations so prevalent in Madison? An abomination but commonplace-forgiven. Let's talk food. Their chicken sandwich is exceptional. Great sauce. Perfectly cooked. Decent bread. Their side dishes. Both mashed with gravy and Mac /cheese are clearly house made and both wonderful. Their donuts. Exceptional. Chocolate ganache is a work of art. Their fried chicken. Let's start with a solid truth. Madison is a fried chicken desert. There is no establishment in Dane County that is excellent. There's awful/abysmal (KFC) mediocre (any supper club Especially broasted) and there's ok-good (when Kwik Trip and Metro Market are in your top 5 you're in a desert). This is a modest improvement over ok-good. Fried chicken should be 1. Hot (it was not-obviously precooked despite the wait). 2. Juicy (it wasn't dry but it was a far cry from juicy). 3. With a thick batter that comes across as light. Flavorful for bonus points. (They hit the latter missed the former). It's probably the best fried chicken in Dane County but that's like being the tallest dwarf. read more

Yumm-O! Wondered how I would like my sandwich on a donut and it did not disappoint! Loved it! The coffee is also fantastic. Mocha was perfectly made. Can't wait to come back! read more

Zippy Lube - Breakfast sandwich - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Madison, Wisconsin

My husband and I were very excited to try out Zippy Lube after reading about it earlier in the week. We showed up around 11:30 and there were no tables, a good sign. The concept and the menu are top notch but I feel the food fell a bit short.. We got the hot and fresh donuts and then two chicken sandwiches, one hot and one regular. The donuts were good but had been sitting under heat lamp and definitely not hot and fresh, I didn't see them making any new batches in the 30 minutes we were there. It'd be more ideal if they were made to order or more frequent. The hot chicken sandwich had a good flavor profile but again the chicken isn't made on demand which then you lose the fresh, crispy element. We'd try again but can't say I'll be racing there. read more

Finally, a donut shop on the north side of town. Zippy Lube offers premium and classic flavored cake donuts at individual, half dozen, or dozen pricing. My favorite was the vanilla buttercream cake donut. In addition to ordering a dozen donuts, I got a few hot mocha drinks to wash down the goods. Unfortunately, specialty drinks is one I think Zippy may have some opportunities to improve on... The mocha literally tasted like Hershey's chocolate syrup mixed with whole milk; it left a very grainy aftertaste. If you're bringing in donuts to the office, make sure to go on Monday, Thursday, or Friday cuz Zippy is closed on Tuesdays and Wednesdays! read more

Awesome fried chicken sandwich's and Service was excellent!!! The extra pickles were amazing as well! We will be back!

Everything here is great. Glad to have this place on the north side. Highly recommend. Great staff and service.

Love this place! Cauliflower wings was delicious. Great coffee & donuts! Awesome staff & clean business! 10 out of 10

What a wonderful repurposing of an old gas station! I visited another in Feb. in Foley, AL. called The Drowsy Poet. Zippy Lube has 5 or 6 varieties of homemade cake donuts. You can even have a donut breakfast sandwich with bacon or sausage, an egg and cheese. Homemade fried chicken starts at 11 am. for lunch with sides of Cole Slaw, fries, etc. The decor is great, and the menu items are priced right. They have coffees, teas, and Coke products as well. What Fun!! Take note, it is very busy on weekends. I believe the hours are 7 am. to 7 pm. but it closed on Tuesday and Wednesday. read more

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I have been twice now, once for doughnuts and chx sandwich, again for chicken dinner. The doughnuts were ok but not amazing, in particular the fresh/hot ones were good but the 'fancy' ones had been sitting around and did not add much flavor. The Chicken sandwitch and dinner were both great. Had Mac and Cheese side as well as mashed potatoes and gravy, both were well above average compared to local BBQ places. The chicken itself was well prepared, crispy as fuck but not over/underdone. Look forward to revisiting but hope they keep working on the doughnut flavor. read more

Opened the door and found it very crowded, the fried chicken smelled amazing. Unfortunately it's very small and no one is wearing a mask and the person serving the donuts was coughing. Maybe I'll try again in a few months. :-/ read more

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Wow. What a wonderful and much needed addition to Madison's Northside! Zippy Lube greets you warmly with its 1950's drive-in-esque vibe. Sounds of the Jackson 5 and that of the like fill the air as you walk through the door. Rows of freshly made donuts are front and center as you peruse the simple and to the point menu. With their own blend of coffee roasted elsewhere in Wisconsin, they boast a balanced, smooth brew to compliment both the sweet and savory fare. Unfortunately I arrived too early in the day to try their 'Northside Hot Chicken Sandwich' but the very helpful staff was sure to mention it is worth coming back - and that I shall! read more

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We stopped in for breakfast and coffee to-go, and are so glad we did! We each had a glazed donut while we were waiting for our sandwiches - delicious! The breakfast sandwich is served between a sliced donut. I'm officially hooked. Most delicious veggie sausage breakfast sandwich I have ever had. We're dying to come back for the hot chicken! read more

Under $10 for a hefty, delicious chicken sandwich and a cinnamon sugar donut that I cannot knock in any way. I'm hard pressed to think of a better value in Madison right now for what you get. So happy to have Zippy Lube in the neighborhood. read more

Zippy Lube - Plain chicken sandwich - comes with house-made pickles and a tasty sauce. Hot n' fresh cinnamon sugar donut. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Madison, Wisconsin