Suggestions for Dining and Drinking near State Street, Madison

Denise • February 23, 2013Best salad in town! Ingredients are always fresh...always a few specials or extensive 'build your own'.

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!

Pao M. • April 6, 2019Love their drink, “Grow a Pear”. So light and refreshing!

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!

C • December 30, 2015Great variety of drinks, entrees, and desserts. Can't go wrong with their current drink menu that is constantly changing.

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

Lauren B. • April 22, 2017I got the strawberry cheesecake ice cream and it was absolutely amazing!! It felt very light but filling and it was a great way to end the night! Service was very nice too :)

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

Colby M. • August 4, 2017Great fries!

Ryan R. • February 11, 2010Everything is good. Get Arabic tea and a plate of hummus with pita.

Austin C. • March 25, 2014Coffee's okay, but the vibe, service, and home-made brownies are excellent. A great place to meet with friends (and clients).

Jessica B. • August 7, 2014Great service. Get the garlic & herb bread!

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

Soren P. • October 3, 2020Their pumpkin pie / chai is amazing!

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)

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

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

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

Navid J. A. • January 20, 2023Tried the lomo and chicken saltado. Both were tasty, but lomo saltado was definitely better. Cilantro rice was very tasty. Loved the food! Try them.

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!!!