Things To Do
Dane County Farmers' Market
Our favorite Farmers Market! ~9am-2pm Our go-to's: 1- Stella's Cheese Bread 2- Murph's Beef Sticks (get the Willie stick) 3- Patterson Sugarbush Maple Syrup
Memorial Union Terrace
An all-day beer garden run by the University... it doesn't get more Wisconsin than this. Spotted Cow pitchers, lake views, and live music in the evening.
Wonderstate Coffee - Madison Cafe
Alissa's favorite Madison coffee. Underrated breakfast sandwich & bacon fried potatoes.
Marigold Kitchen
Someone from Portland once said "I'm from Portland and we know breakfast; this is on par."
Madison Sourdough
Our favorite bread shop. ----> Get the chocolate almond croissant and breakfast sandwich.
Settle Down Tavern
"9.5 barstool rating on the curds" - Alec ----> Get the fish fry, smash burger, and curds.
Naples 15
Owner Salvatore Di Scala is straight from Naples and a Tony Soprano doppelgänger, you know it's the real deal. Our favorite old school Italian of all time. ----> Get the Rigatoni all Salvatore and #5 hot salami pizza as an appetizer.
Heritage Tavern
A true farm-to-table spot (they even raise their own livestock). ----> Get the schnitzel and truffle fries.
Eno Vino Downtown
Rooftop bar of your hotel (AC downtown). Drinks and views (we don't recommend the food).
The Ivory Room Piano Bar
Dueling piano bar.
Silver Dollar Tavern
For the real Wisconsin dive bar experience.
The Robin Room
Our neighborhood hidden gem craft cocktail spot.