Suggestions for Dining and Drinking near State Street, Madison

Jenny C. • November 12, 2016The sweet potato oatmeal pancakes are delicious, filling and ALMOST healthy.

Brittany N. • October 16, 2018Amazing. I had the mussels and the scallops. Absolutely delicious... and I had the best tiramisu of my life for dessert

Anne R. • August 25, 2013The Reuben pizza is awesome! California Burger and Bacon Ranch Potato, too!

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 :)

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

Colby M. • August 4, 2017Great fries!

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

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

Stephen M. • February 22, 2015A cozy spot with delicious Mediterranean food. Try to falafel plate. Cash only.

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

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

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.

Lisa F. • August 5, 2013Delicious!!! Highly recommend. Fun experience. Come hungry.

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.

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

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

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

jennifer e. • March 30, 2013gluten free = bunless. if you get it with everything it's satisfying... good gods the fries are huge!

Dave T. • September 10, 2011Everything is good. Burgers? Get the double. Come early to get a seat in weekends.

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

Kate O. • August 28, 2015Probably the best gyros in Madison, outdoor seating is pretty cool

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

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.

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

John M. • December 5, 2017Low prices and cheap food. Lots of TVs for watching games. Clean with attentive wait staff.