Suggestions for Dining and Drinking near State Street, Madison

Kiersten S. • March 31, 2015Lovely restaurant with a very "Chicago" look and feel to it. Give it a try some evening for dinner! You won't be disappointed!

Kimberly S. • September 30, 2010Friendly and smiling staff... Delicious variety and some live music. Fun dining experience.

Clare • February 16, 2016everything is delicious, the staff is friendly & you can't beat the prices for farm to table eats!

Aaron A. • June 15, 2013Great to have Pel'meni back downtown! Good food at bar time, but honestly great at any time of the day!

Jim A. • May 28, 2012Try the Chilled Pea Soup - Simple yet delicious and beautiful.

JH H. • October 10, 2015Tasty and authentic coffee. Gets super crowded as its near campus and not Starbucks

Leybi B. • August 5, 2016You must try black cherry ice cream super tasty

Amy R. • September 25, 2016Large selection of whiskey and a chill place for an after work cocktail

Colby M. • August 4, 2017Great fries!

Yoli Z. • January 23, 2016Beef and lamb shawarma (Akins' plate) is bursting with flavor! Comes with a side of rice and pita. The sauce is amazing! Must have.

Mike W. • March 10, 2013Love the place. Great, friendly staff, good panini and soups. And yes they do take CCards now.

Joanna M. • March 9, 2015Get the Griefo. You won't regret it. I love this place. Great for a creative and fast meal. Caters to a 420 friendly crowd, and the employees are always welcoming, friendly, and very upbeat.

Jessie W. • January 28, 2016Roasted pineapple is to die for! Amazing appetizer bar.

Paul D. • October 11, 2010Try their homemade chipotle spread. It's nice and spicy!

Monica C. • August 25, 2018The salads are good and the place is popular. However the staff has not figured out the assembly line technique so the line backs up quickly.

Nina H. • July 9, 2011Cheese plaza is really good. Come here all the time.

Amy R. • August 25, 2016Hummus bowl with chicken and extra pita is a solid lunch for the hungry

Amy R. • December 31, 2016The warmed wraps are substantial. The free water is delicious (strawberry mint when I was there)

Clare • March 8, 2010If you are vegan or vegetarian, their burritos are great. Filling and full of flavor!

Joanna M. • March 2, 2015Fantastic bartenders. The kind of low key place that has a lot of regulars. Good tap selection, and bar food.

Marissa H. • November 12, 2011The pizza sandwich is quite yummy

Mark K. • March 5, 2013Love the BBQ pork mac'n cheese. Add sriracha sauce to give it a little kick.

Amy R. • July 5, 2016Everything here tastes artificial. But if you have a hankering for tapioca balls, they have plenty

Aricin R. • July 2, 2022Great food for a fair price. Get chicken with a side or one of their plates like the pollo tropical.

Scott F. • July 15, 2016Gyros are Parthenon solid. Friendly staff with rooftop dining.

Michael B. • March 28, 2016Great selection of fresh, out of the oven cookies!

Dougie C. • June 9, 2021The chicken fingers are all kinds of awesome! You need these in your life!

Joey P. • December 10, 2015Barbecue chicken and caprese pizza ... for dessert tiramisu is a winner!! :)

Lewis E. • January 26, 2013Best food I've had this year! Coming back for breakfast or a steak pie!!!