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Favorite Places in Madison, WI

Favorite Places in Madison, WI

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Created by GA R • Updated On: November 25, 2013
Whole Foods Market is one of Favorite Places in Madison, WI.

1. Whole Foods Market

3313 University Ave (Hill Street), Madison, WI
Grocery Store · 22 tips and reviews

GA R.GA R: Love their bakery, meats and produce.

Ian's Pizza by the Slice is one of Favorite Places in Madison, WI.

2. Ian's Pizza by the Slice

8.2
319 N Frances St (University Ave), Madison, WI
Pizzeria · Johnson Street Bend · 53 tips and reviews

GA R.GA R: Smokey and the Bandit is to die for!

Tornado Room Steakhouse is one of Favorite Places in Madison, WI.

3. Tornado Room Steakhouse

9.1
116 S Hamilton St (W Main St), Madison, WI
Steakhouse · Downtown Madison · 61 tips and reviews

GA R.GA R: Great steak and atmosphere.

Olbrich Botanical Gardens is one of Favorite Places in Madison, WI.

4. Olbrich Botanical Gardens

9.1
3330 Atwood Ave (Fair Oaks Ave.), Madison, WI
Garden · 39 tips and reviews

GA R.GA R: Great place for photography.

Metcalfe's Market is one of Favorite Places in Madison, WI.

5. Metcalfe's Market

8.6
726 N Midvale Blvd (at Hilldale Mall), Madison, WI
Grocery Store · 42 tips and reviews

GA R.GA R: Classical music while you shop....live is good.

Apple Hilldale is one of Favorite Places in Madison, WI.

6. Apple Hilldale

7.2
702 North Midvale Boulevard (Mineral Pt Rd & Gammon Rd), Madison, WI
Electronics Store · 33 tips and reviews

GA R.GA R: Always busy and fun store.

Williams-Sonoma is one of Favorite Places in Madison, WI.

7. Williams-Sonoma

66 West Towne Mall, Madison, WI
Kitchen Supply Store · 2 tips and reviews

GA R.GA R: Dangerous for the pocketbook.

A Room Of One's Own is one of Favorite Places in Madison, WI.

8. A Room Of One's Own

8.4
307 W Johnson St (State St), Madison, WI
Bookstore · State Street · 8 tips and reviews

GA R.GA R: Books...what more can I say??

Panera Bread is one of Favorite Places in Madison, WI.

9. Panera Bread

7.4
2627 East Springs Dr, Madison, WI
Bakery · 30 tips and reviews

GA R.GA R: Bagels, salads, sour dough bread....yum!

People's Bakery is one of Favorite Places in Madison, WI.

10. People's Bakery

8.3
2810 E Washington Ave (Johnson St), Madison, WI
Middle Eastern Restaurant · 10 tips and reviews

GA R.GA R: Yummy food and baked goods.

Brennan's Market is one of Favorite Places in Madison, WI.

11. Brennan's Market

5533 University Ave (Capital Ave), Madison, WI
Gourmet Store · 9 tips and reviews

GA R.GA R: I love that I can taste things before I buy them. Brennan's has introduced me to new fruits and veggies.

Sundance Cinema is one of Favorite Places in Madison, WI.

12. Sundance Cinema

430 N Midvale Blvd (at University Ave), Madison, WI
Movie Theater · 39 tips and reviews

GA R.GA R: Great popcorn and comfy place to watch a movie.

State Street is one of Favorite Places in Madison, WI.

13. State Street

8.5
State St. (Btwn Lake St. & N Carroll / W Mifflin), Madison, WI
Plaza · State Street · 26 tips and reviews

GA R.GA R: Fun stores and great restaurants. I loved hanging out down here when I was in high school.

Blue Lotus Tattoo is one of Favorite Places in Madison, WI.

14. Blue Lotus Tattoo

6.8
6634 Mineral Point Rd, Madison, WI
Tattoo Parlor · 10 tips and reviews

GA R.GA R: Clean and friendly.

Maharana Restaurant is one of Favorite Places in Madison, WI.

15. Maharana Restaurant

6.6
1707 Thierer Rd, Madison, WI
Indian Restaurant · 14 tips and reviews

GA R.GA R: Great food and wonderful customer service.

Penzeys Spices is one of Favorite Places in Madison, WI.

16. Penzeys Spices

8.3
3252 University Ave (Shorewood Shoping Center), Madison, WI
Gourmet Store · 4 tips and reviews
Gail Ambrosius is one of Favorite Places in Madison, WI.

17. Gail Ambrosius

8.4
2086 Atwood Ave, Madison, WI
Candy Store · Marquette · 14 tips and reviews

GA R.GA R: Fabulous chocolate...

Monroe Street is one of Favorite Places in Madison, WI.

18. Monroe Street

Madison, WI
Plaza · Dudgeon - Monroe · 1 tip

GA R.GA R: Another fun area for shopping.

Orange Tree Imports is one of Favorite Places in Madison, WI.

19. Orange Tree Imports

8.1
1721 Monroe St, Madison, WI
Gift Store · Vilas · 6 tips and reviews
Art Gecko is one of Favorite Places in Madison, WI.

20. Art Gecko

7.1
Monroe St., Madison, WI
Gift Store · Vilas · 4 tips and reviews

GA R.GA R: Place to find fun gifts and great decor for your home.

Willy Street Co-op is one of Favorite Places in Madison, WI.

21. Willy Street Co-op

8.9
1221 Williamson St (Baldwin St.), Madison, WI
Grocery Store · Marquette · 19 tips and reviews
Overture Center For The Arts is one of Favorite Places in Madison, WI.

22. Overture Center For The Arts

9.1
201 State St (State Street), Madison, WI
Performing Arts Venue · State Street · 32 tips and reviews
The Camera Company is one of Favorite Places in Madison, WI.

23. The Camera Company

4232 E Towne Blvd (Eagan Rd), Madison, WI
Camera Store · 2 tips and reviews
The Camera Company is one of Favorite Places in Madison, WI.

24. The Camera Company

24 N Carroll St, Madison, WI
Camera Store · Downtown Madison · 1 tip
The Camera Company is one of Favorite Places in Madison, WI.

25. The Camera Company

7.1
6742 Odana Rd, Madison, WI
Camera Store · Westside · 4 tips and reviews

26. L'Occitane en Provence

638 N Midvale Blvd Spc C-1, Madison, WI
Cosmetics Store · 1 tip
Penzeys Spices is one of Favorite Places in Madison, WI.

27. Penzeys Spices

7.8
4244 E Towne Blvd, Madison, WI
Miscellaneous Store · 1 tip