Guidebook for Monroe St. Area
Food Scene
Literally our neighbor two doors down. Affiliated with two great downtown restaurants. Oysters, sandwiches, lobster, mac and cheese—and great bar to meet folks over happy hour.
19 locals recommend
Gates and Brovi
3502 Monroe StLiterally our neighbor two doors down. Affiliated with two great downtown restaurants. Oysters, sandwiches, lobster, mac and cheese—and great bar to meet folks over happy hour.
Great oven baked pizza... When we've had a long day, it's our favorite local eatery.
15 locals recommend
Pizza Brutta
1805 Monroe StGreat oven baked pizza... When we've had a long day, it's our favorite local eatery.
New coffee house (and probably the nicest in town) Great architectural design and day-lit space to enjoy good food and beverages...
21 locals recommend
Colectivo Coffee - Monroe St.
2530 Monroe StNew coffee house (and probably the nicest in town) Great architectural design and day-lit space to enjoy good food and beverages...
Taste Of India
2623 Monroe StSomething for everyone, great lunch buffet, too.
Good place for coffee or to sample wines...visit their Wall of 100.
10 locals recommend
Barriques - Monroe St.
1825 Monroe StGood place for coffee or to sample wines...visit their Wall of 100.
Located right next door is an independent, woman-owned chocolate shop and small cafe. They serve decadent sweets, gluten free house bakery, delicious ice cream, caramels, chocolate truffles and more...
Madison Chocolate Company
729 Glenway StLocated right next door is an independent, woman-owned chocolate shop and small cafe. They serve decadent sweets, gluten free house bakery, delicious ice cream, caramels, chocolate truffles and more...
Formerly, New Orleans Take-out...the best to-go we know!
Tropical home away from home.
They are located at 1517 Monroe St in downtown Madison, WI. They offer limited seating as well as take-out: please call ahead for takeout or catering at 608-298-7144.
They are open Tuesday through Saturday, with the following hours:
Tuesday – Thursday, 11am-2pm & 4pm-9pm
Friday & Saturday, 11am-9pm.
https://lorrainescafe.com/
Lorraine's Cafe
1517 Monroe StreetFormerly, New Orleans Take-out...the best to-go we know!
Tropical home away from home.
They are located at 1517 Monroe St in downtown Madison, WI. They offer limited seating as well as take-out: please call ahead for takeout or catering at 608-298-7144.
They are open Tuesday through Saturday, with the following hours:
Tuesday – Thursday, 11am-2pm & 4pm-9pm
Friday & Saturday, 11am-9pm.
https://lorrainescafe.com/
Drinks & Nightlife
Late night eats, when most other places are closed. Good to watch a game in a classic pub environment. Remember Madison is a smoke-free town, including our taverns.
The Laurel Tavern
2505 Monroe St Late night eats, when most other places are closed. Good to watch a game in a classic pub environment. Remember Madison is a smoke-free town, including our taverns.
Casual, European-inspired neighborhood brasserie. Enjoy a cold Belgian beer and hot frites...
31 locals recommend
Brasserie V
1923 Monroe StCasual, European-inspired neighborhood brasserie. Enjoy a cold Belgian beer and hot frites...
Enjoy a steaming cup of love and live music at Crescendo...
12 locals recommend
Crescendo Espresso Bar + Music Cafe
1859 Monroe StEnjoy a steaming cup of love and live music at Crescendo...
Essentials
About a twenty-minute walk or short drive down Monroe Street. Great place to stock up on groceries 8:00 – 9:00 daily.
45 locals recommend
Trader Joe's
1810 Monroe StAbout a twenty-minute walk or short drive down Monroe Street. Great place to stock up on groceries 8:00 – 9:00 daily.
Sightseeing
The Southwest Bike Path is great for walking, biking or jogging. *Madison is the 4th best city to bike in America. Rent electric-assist bikes from a Madison B-cycle station or bikes from Budget Bicycles.
8 locals recommend
Southwest Commuter Path
Southwest Commuter PathThe Southwest Bike Path is great for walking, biking or jogging. *Madison is the 4th best city to bike in America. Rent electric-assist bikes from a Madison B-cycle station or bikes from Budget Bicycles.
Everything Else
Glenway Golf Course
3747 Speedway RdGlenway is a public golf course within blocks of the guest house.
Self tour the DMNA Nature and History Trail featuring the Ho Nee Um Pond, Wingra Springs, Jens Jensen Council Ring, Oak Savannah, Marion Dunn Prairie and the Arbor House inn...
Neighborhood Association
3004 Monroe StSelf tour the DMNA Nature and History Trail featuring the Ho Nee Um Pond, Wingra Springs, Jens Jensen Council Ring, Oak Savannah, Marion Dunn Prairie and the Arbor House inn...
HAIR has been in business since 1996 and features Aveda skin, hair, and cosmetic product lines and the highest level of team based services.
Hair
1839 Monroe StHAIR has been in business since 1996 and features Aveda skin, hair, and cosmetic product lines and the highest level of team based services.
Arts & Culture
Over 1 1/2 miles of locally-owned specialty shops, boutiques and restaurants surrounded by an exceptional natural area and historic neighborhood.
17 locals recommend
Monroe Street
Monroe StreetOver 1 1/2 miles of locally-owned specialty shops, boutiques and restaurants surrounded by an exceptional natural area and historic neighborhood.