Angela's Guidebook - Madison East Side
Food Scene
Great place for brunch, dinner, or a drink. Live music on weekends.
19 locals recommend
Tip Top Tavern
601 North StGreat place for brunch, dinner, or a drink. Live music on weekends.
Great brunch! My partner also just walks down for a good cup of coffee sometimes. They are known for their pie.
12 locals recommend
Ogden's North Street Diner
560 North StGreat brunch! My partner also just walks down for a good cup of coffee sometimes. They are known for their pie.
Alchemy
1980 Atwood AveThey serve meals made with local ingredients. Live music.
Tex Tubb's Taco Palace
2009 Atwood AveDelicious Tex-Mex - nearby
Cargo Coffee
750 E Washington AveLocal coffee shop
El Sabor de Puebla
305 N 4th StBest tacos and pretty close.
Monsoon Siam
2326 Atwood AveOur favorite Thai restaurant.
Takumi
4323 E Towne BlvdGreat sushi on the East side of town with hibachi.
Bear & Bottle
601 N Sherman AveGreat place for groups - big, open place with great food.
Batch Bakehouse
1402 Williamson StOur favorite bakery. Morning buns are amazing.
THE ice cream place in Madison. Try Zanzibar Chocolate!
15 locals recommend
Chocolate Shoppe Ice Cream Co.
2322 Atwood AveTHE ice cream place in Madison. Try Zanzibar Chocolate!
Great local pizza. Fetalicious is our favorite.
41 locals recommend
Glass Nickel Pizza Co. - Madison East
2916 Atwood AveGreat local pizza. Fetalicious is our favorite.
Our favorite pizza place. Algo malo is our favorite with beets, walnuts, arugula, caramelized onions, and blue cheese.
9 locals recommend
Roman Candle
1054 Williamson StOur favorite pizza place. Algo malo is our favorite with beets, walnuts, arugula, caramelized onions, and blue cheese.
Banzo
2105 Sherman AveTraditional Mediterranean dishes - awesome falafel!
Garver Feed Mill
3241 Garver GreenNext Door
2439 Atwood AveOne Barrel Brewing Company
2001 Atwood AveUnion Corners Brewery
2438 Winnebago StNorthstreet is made up of three independent, local businesses working in concert: Cafe Domestique - serving coffee; Bloom Bake Shop serving, pastries, and snacks;
and Young Blood Beer Company serving beer.
Northstreet
Northstreet is made up of three independent, local businesses working in concert: Cafe Domestique - serving coffee; Bloom Bake Shop serving, pastries, and snacks;
and Young Blood Beer Company serving beer.
Maharana Indian Restaurant
1707 Thierer RdVery good Indian food
Ancora Cafe + Bakery
Local coffee shop
Best bubble tea. They also serve unique soft serve, Taiwanese noodle bowls, potstickers, buns, and egg rolls. One of our favorites within walking distance.
The Bubbling Teapot
Best bubble tea. They also serve unique soft serve, Taiwanese noodle bowls, potstickers, buns, and egg rolls. One of our favorites within walking distance.
Moka
2910 E Washington AveLocal coffee shop
Ian's Pizza Garver
3241 Garver GreenTry their famous mac n cheese pizza!
Asian-inspired dishes like red curry & drunken noodles served in warm digs within an events venue. My favorite is the Pho Gai.
Ahan
Asian-inspired dishes like red curry & drunken noodles served in warm digs within an events venue. My favorite is the Pho Gai.
Music Scene
The North Street Cabaret
610 North StThe Sylvee
25 S Livingston StNew music venue!
Grocery & Pharmacy
Pick 'n Save
2502 Shopko DrWalgreens
3710 E Washington AveWilly Street Co-op—East
1221 Williamson StWilly Street Co-op—North
2817 N Sherman AveFestival Foods
810 E Washington AveSightseeing
Award winning farmer's market on the Capitol Square. Try Stella's spicy cheesey bread - $12 a loaf, but delicious!
93 locals recommend
Dane County Farmers Market
3241 Martin Luther King Jr BlvdAward winning farmer's market on the Capitol Square. Try Stella's spicy cheesey bread - $12 a loaf, but delicious!
Beautiful local park next to Lake Mendota. Play ground and cool bridges. Ice skating in the winter months. Great place for pictures.
11 locals recommend
Tenney Park
402 N Thornton AveBeautiful local park next to Lake Mendota. Play ground and cool bridges. Ice skating in the winter months. Great place for pictures.
Starkweather Creek Path
Starkweather Creek PathLocal bike path along a creek - takes you downtown
Great in all seasons. Gorgeous gardens (free) and indoor conservatory ($2/person).
138 locals recommend
Olbrich Botanical Gardens
3330 Atwood AveGreat in all seasons. Gorgeous gardens (free) and indoor conservatory ($2/person).
Devil's Lake State Park
S5975 Park RdParfrey's Glen State Natural Area
1377 County Rd DLMadison Children's Museum
100 N Hamilton StGarver Feed Mill
3241 Garver GreenWisconsin State Capitol
2 E Main St