Kielley & Michael
Madison Musts
Crystal Corner Bar
Check out the dive bar we met at (and where we took our engagement photos) for good vibes, cheap beer and darts!
Atwood Avenue
Stroll on our favorite street in our neighborhood! Browse books at the local book store Room of Ones Own, listen to records at Mad Music, sip amazing coffee at Reverie Bakery and Forward Coffee. The food is also top tier! Enjoy Alchemy, Green Owl, Texas Tubbs Taco's, Bar Corillini and Monsoon Siam. For bars, check out Wilson's sports bar and Table Wine.
Williamson Street
This is Michael's favorite place in Madison. Willy street has it all! Spend the morning or the whole day and you won't run out of things to do! Breakfast: Lazy Jane's Cafe, Batch Bakery, Cafe Domestique. Food: Grampa's Pizza, Ahan, Buraka, Ha Long Bay, Pig in a Fur Coat, Weary Tavern. Shopping: Still Good's, Rewind Decor, Green Life Trading Co, Hatch Art House, Madison Greenhouse Store.
North Street Corner
This corner of Madison has two of our favorite breakfast spots, Ogden's and Tip Top Tavern, and North Street which hosts Young Blood Brewery, Cafe Domestique and Boom Bakery. Pro Tip: but your name in for brunch at Ogden's or Tip Top and head to North street while you wait for a pastry, coffee or morning beer!
State Street
State Street is home to tons of college bars but you will also find amazing local shops and restaurants! For shops, check out Madison Modern, Anthology, Little Luxuries, Soap Opera, Jazzmen and more! For food, you won't find more quintessential Wisconsin than the Old Fashioned, Cooper's Tavern, or State Street Brats.
Terrace at Memorial Union
The location of Madison's iconic chairs, enjoy Wisconsin beer and food while overlooking the sunset on Lake Mendota!
Dane County Farmers' Market
Saturday's on the capitol square enjoy one of Madison's best loved traditions
Working Draft Beer Company
Michael's favorite brewery! We are very proud that we are regulars here!
Sardine
Madion's BEST happy hour! 4-6 PM at the bar for good cocktails, oysters and burgers!
Ahan
James Beard Award winning Laotian food (one of our personal favorites)!