Madison (Schenk Atwood Neighborhood) Guidebook
Food Scene
Great diner food, fun atmosphere and lots of vegetarian options!
36 locals recommend
Monty's Blue Plate Diner
2089 Atwood AveGreat diner food, fun atmosphere and lots of vegetarian options!
Some of the best pizza in town - try the Feta-licious:)
41 locals recommend
Glass Nickel Pizza Co. - Madison East
2916 Atwood AveSome of the best pizza in town - try the Feta-licious:)
Fabulous coffee, NY city attitude... really. Love this place:)
16 locals recommend
The Victory Madison
2710 Atwood AveFabulous coffee, NY city attitude... really. Love this place:)
Cupcakes... Deliciousness! Need I say more? Well actually it is worth mentioning the food is pretty darn good too.
34 locals recommend
Daisy Cafe & Cupcakery
2827 Atwood AveCupcakes... Deliciousness! Need I say more? Well actually it is worth mentioning the food is pretty darn good too.
Like a good reuben... this is your place. House cured meats, handmade breads... Not the best for vegetarians, although you can make do!
18 locals recommend
Stalzy's Deli
2701 Atwood AveLike a good reuben... this is your place. House cured meats, handmade breads... Not the best for vegetarians, although you can make do!
Next Door
2439 Atwood AveRestaurant and brew pub. Great beer, good food...
I LOVE Tex Tubbs... Can't get enough. The margaritas are fabulous and the tex mex food is fun and creative and delicious. Lots of vegetarian options - try the fried cauliflower taco:)
26 locals recommend
Tex Tubb's Taco Palace
2009 Atwood AveI LOVE Tex Tubbs... Can't get enough. The margaritas are fabulous and the tex mex food is fun and creative and delicious. Lots of vegetarian options - try the fried cauliflower taco:)
Super yummy Thai... One of my favorite winter restaurants... Try one of their noodle soups but be prepared to wait for a table on a weekend for sure!
55 locals recommend
Hạ Long Bay Restaurant
1353 Williamson StSuper yummy Thai... One of my favorite winter restaurants... Try one of their noodle soups but be prepared to wait for a table on a weekend for sure!
More super yummy thai... service can be a bit slow but the food is SO good...
24 locals recommend
Lao Laan Xang Restaurant
2098 Atwood AveMore super yummy thai... service can be a bit slow but the food is SO good...
Wonderful thai and lao food. Definitely worth stepping out of the pad thai and curry squash norms to look at their Lao options - have never been disappointed!
11 locals recommend
Sala Thai
36 S Fair Oaks AveWonderful thai and lao food. Definitely worth stepping out of the pad thai and curry squash norms to look at their Lao options - have never been disappointed!
This place is like heaven to me... Local foods, creative menu, deliciousness, and now a patisserie next door. Need I say more?
35 locals recommend
Madison Sourdough
916 Williamson StThis place is like heaven to me... Local foods, creative menu, deliciousness, and now a patisserie next door. Need I say more?
Chocolate, chocolate, chocolate... Super yummy. Oh and a great place to get a glass of wine after a show!
12 locals recommend
Chocolaterian Cafe - Atwood Avenue
2004 Atwood AveChocolate, chocolate, chocolate... Super yummy. Oh and a great place to get a glass of wine after a show!
My FAVORITE restaurant. If you like dumplings, buns or ramen, this is the place for you. Their sister restaurant on the square, Tavernakaya, is also amazing!
20 locals recommend
Umami Ramen & Dumpling Bar
923 Williamson StreetMy FAVORITE restaurant. If you like dumplings, buns or ramen, this is the place for you. Their sister restaurant on the square, Tavernakaya, is also amazing!
Crema Cafe
4124 Monona DrGreat kid friendly menu. Delish and healthy food plus great coffee!
A newer addition to the neighborhood. Fabulous Italian cuisine. Book a reservation! They are hopping (and delicious). Or if you just want to head in for a cocktail, try their housemate limoncello (divine)!
Bar Corallini
2004 Atwood AveA newer addition to the neighborhood. Fabulous Italian cuisine. Book a reservation! They are hopping (and delicious). Or if you just want to head in for a cocktail, try their housemate limoncello (divine)!
Local coffee shop + crepes + next-door to the best ice cream in town makes this place a win-win-win.
14 locals recommend
Cafe Brittoli
2326 Atwood AveLocal coffee shop + crepes + next-door to the best ice cream in town makes this place a win-win-win.
The BEST ice cream, hands down. Off the bike path... you can even order ahead now and pick it up all safely packaged up. So yummy!
15 locals recommend
Chocolate Shoppe Ice Cream Co.
2322 Atwood AveThe BEST ice cream, hands down. Off the bike path... you can even order ahead now and pick it up all safely packaged up. So yummy!
So good! Pick up a slice or a whole pie. The Mac and Cheese Pizza is better than you can imagine, trust me. Plus they make great salads! Easy curbside pickup these days too.
16 locals recommend
Ian's Pizza Garver
3241 Garver GreenSo good! Pick up a slice or a whole pie. The Mac and Cheese Pizza is better than you can imagine, trust me. Plus they make great salads! Easy curbside pickup these days too.
Drinks & Nightlife
Best bar/food joint I know. You get a bar atmosphere, oftentimes with live music, and remarkable/locally sourced food... yum + fun!
37 locals recommend
Alchemy
1980 Atwood AveBest bar/food joint I know. You get a bar atmosphere, oftentimes with live music, and remarkable/locally sourced food... yum + fun!
Great small batch brewpub. Definitely worth stopping in for a pint.
29 locals recommend
One Barrel Brewing Company
2001 Atwood AveGreat small batch brewpub. Definitely worth stopping in for a pint.
A local favorite. The Harmony is the Schenk-Atwood neighborhood bar. Period. They have great music, great food (oddly enough), and the total feel of a place that is well loved and settled into the hood.
21 locals recommend
Harmony Bar & Grill
2201 Atwood AveA local favorite. The Harmony is the Schenk-Atwood neighborhood bar. Period. They have great music, great food (oddly enough), and the total feel of a place that is well loved and settled into the hood.
Essentials
Closest grocer, family owned, a great asset to the neighborhood!
28 locals recommend
Jenifer Street Market
2038 Jenifer StClosest grocer, family owned, a great asset to the neighborhood!
One of the best grocery stores ever! Love to shop, eat and hang out here... Eastside pride!
77 locals recommend
Willy Street Co-op—East
1221 Williamson StOne of the best grocery stores ever! Love to shop, eat and hang out here... Eastside pride!
Want the cheapest, largest grocery store for all your needs... this is your place.
27 locals recommend
Woodman's Food Market
3817 Milwaukee StWant the cheapest, largest grocery store for all your needs... this is your place.
If you want to avoid the hubbub of WIlly East (it can be hard to park and it is busier in general) but want the coop quality, then go just a little further to Wily North. All the same goodness with easy parking, no lines, and the same friendly staff :)
10 locals recommend
Willy Street Co-op—North
2817 N Sherman AveIf you want to avoid the hubbub of WIlly East (it can be hard to park and it is busier in general) but want the coop quality, then go just a little further to Wily North. All the same goodness with easy parking, no lines, and the same friendly staff :)
Entertainment & Activities
Walk to the gardens! They are free (the inside gardens do cost $1-2) and they are delightful! Make sure to see the Thai Pavillion... I think the only 1 in the US! One of the gems of Madison for sure!
138 locals recommend
Olbrich Botanical Gardens
3330 Atwood AveWalk to the gardens! They are free (the inside gardens do cost $1-2) and they are delightful! Make sure to see the Thai Pavillion... I think the only 1 in the US! One of the gems of Madison for sure!
Want to access a workout space, yoga classes, other community center offerings... Goodman is the place to be! They also have a great little free splash pad!
9 locals recommend
Goodman Community Center IRONWORKS
214 Waubesa StWant to access a workout space, yoga classes, other community center offerings... Goodman is the place to be! They also have a great little free splash pad!
The place where all the littles hang out... great playground, fun space and nice space to connect with other parents
Elmside Circle Park
500 Elmside BlvdThe place where all the littles hang out... great playground, fun space and nice space to connect with other parents
Come see a sweet little beach/park with numerous effigy mounds. Nice place to launch a kayak/canoe.
Hudson Park
2919 Lakeland AveCome see a sweet little beach/park with numerous effigy mounds. Nice place to launch a kayak/canoe.
Want to take out a paddle board, kayak or canoe?? This is a sweet spot to rent a boat, right next to the Olbrich beach.
Olbrich Park Boat Rentals
3527 Atwood AveWant to take out a paddle board, kayak or canoe?? This is a sweet spot to rent a boat, right next to the Olbrich beach.
Like to skate board or want to watch folks who do? Make your way to Central Park and check out our local skatepark!
Madison Skatepark
223 S Ingersoll StLike to skate board or want to watch folks who do? Make your way to Central Park and check out our local skatepark!
A local gathering space for events and classes. Check out their offerings, many hosted online now. This place has such a sweet and nourishing vibe... a gem of our neighborhood.
Threshold
2717 Atwood AveA local gathering space for events and classes. Check out their offerings, many hosted online now. This place has such a sweet and nourishing vibe... a gem of our neighborhood.
A classic venue the Barrymore is a great place to head to support the music scene/see a good show... They have everything from local talent to big names come to the Barrymore... so fun and we are so lucky to have this right here in the hood.
22 locals recommend
Barrymore Theatre
2090 Atwood AveA classic venue the Barrymore is a great place to head to support the music scene/see a good show... They have everything from local talent to big names come to the Barrymore... so fun and we are so lucky to have this right here in the hood.
Everything Else
Gail Ambrosius Chocolatier
2083 Atwood AveFabulous truffles...
OMG. You won't understand until you try this. Seems strange to have a storefront dedicated to just a few candied pecan products? Yes. Wonder how they stay in business? Just go in and have a free sample and you too will understand the heaven that is nutkrack. (Firekracker is my personal favorite.)
Nutkrack
2086 Atwood AveOMG. You won't understand until you try this. Seems strange to have a storefront dedicated to just a few candied pecan products? Yes. Wonder how they stay in business? Just go in and have a free sample and you too will understand the heaven that is nutkrack. (Firekracker is my personal favorite.)