The Alchemy Cafe
American Restaurant and Pub$$$$
Marquette, Madison
"The beer selection is amazing, Floyds on tap!"(7 Tips)
"The hanger steak and stuffed grilled cheese are always excellent."(2 Tips)
"The sweet potato fries were amazing!"(6 Tips)
"I dream about the batch bread, grilled to perfection with a different..."(2 Tips)
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Olivia DiNucciOctober 22, 2013Get the sweet potato fries! The blackberry jalapeño relish and the herbed aioli that come make them even better. The various spreads and sauces make every dish sound mouth watering!Upvote3Downvote
Sara MazingSeptember 10, 2015The sweet potato fries were amazing! Service was great and the atmosphere is very inviting and personal. My burger was great and the spring salad was a great side. I would totally recommend this placeUpvote1Downvote- Solid rotating taps, cash only, they have a cheap ATM. Great local food. The hanger steak and stuffed grilled cheese are always excellent. If they have a Mac and cheese special, get it. Great bloodiesUpvote1Downvote
Todd MerchantOctober 2, 2015Everything on the menu is solid. We particularly love the cucumber quinoa salad. Great range of beer on tap.UpvoteDownvote
Mariette RoseJuly 21, 2014Great little restaurant. Their sweet potato fries are utterly incredible. Make sure to save any leftover jam to go on the grilled toastUpvoteDownvote
It's a little odd that everything has pickled red onions. But there is a variety of healthy options in addition to tasty burgersUpvoteDownvote- I dream about the batch bread, grilled to perfection with a different spread every day.UpvoteDownvote
Joanna MerrillMay 6, 2015Good tap beer list, service, and food. Try the Perch Tacos for an interesting twist.UpvoteDownvote
JaniceDecember 27, 2018Great grilled chicken sandwich known on the menu as The Boat House.UpvoteDownvote
Lizzy SaxeAugust 11, 2016Hilariously complicated (but delicious) burgers, great beer list, and live music.UpvoteDownvote
Beers are top notch & food is very good as well. Great place to kick back.UpvoteDownvote
Love Alchemy a lot. They don't accept card so I probably do there a 1/4 of the time I would otherwise. I would recommend to everyone I know if they weren't trying to save .30 a transaction.UpvoteDownvote
Katherine FriedlJuly 15, 2010The sweet potato fries with black berry jam and spicy mayo are a must! Big serving to split with 3 or 4 if u want room for your main courseUpvote5Downvote
Grilled bread special is always outstanding and the wasabi beans are so good!UpvoteDownvote
Stephanee B.May 20, 2013Had a walleye sandwich there and it was superb. The atmosphere is fun, too!UpvoteDownvote
thoughtful, frequently changing beer selection, fantastic food. Try the Po' Walleye sandwich with a side of wasabi green beans.UpvoteDownvote
Charlotte AdamsAugust 12, 2013As always the food was amazing!! Wasabi green bean are the best!UpvoteDownvote
Dan MillerDecember 8, 2012Great blackened chicken sandwich and awesome rotating selection of ales!UpvoteDownvote
Brendon ShoemakerMay 12, 2013The portabella, spinach and walnut pate w/ daily bread was outstanding!UpvoteDownvote
They have a great beer list. Also, the bartenders are very knowledgeable.UpvoteDownvote
Caroline AOctober 14, 2012The stuffed grilled cheese is delicious! The atmosphere is fun.UpvoteDownvote
Kelly McDonoughJanuary 13, 2012The Hanger Steak is fabulous. Try the daily grilled bread special.Upvote1Downvote
Crowded on nights of Barrymore events - get there early!UpvoteDownvote
Bucks on TV. No sound however! But, If i request the golf channel... Always yes. Love this placeUpvoteDownvote- The best mashed potatos and bloody mary's hand juiced via Jack Lalane juicer.UpvoteDownvote
Their desserts are reliably fabulous. Save room for dessert!UpvoteDownvote
Marc DavisSeptember 8, 2013Awsome food can't wait till I am hungry again !!!!!!!!!!!!! Awsome beer selectionUpvoteDownvote
Riley's WinesDecember 17, 2011Fantastic food, and about 12 great beers on tap - guaranteed.Upvote1Downvote
Jeff YatesJune 18, 2015What is that smell in the dinning room,smells like feet and jock straps.
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I vote for the sweet potato fries as the must-try dish here.Upvote1Downvote
Get the chicken sandwich, seriously. Not overcooked like most places.UpvoteDownvote
Ashley ASeptember 24, 2010The salads are great but a little heavy on the dressing. Try one with the dressing on the side.Upvote1Downvote- drinking the most delicious Bloody Mary in the long, storied tradition of deliciousnessUpvoteDownvote
Jill KocherMarch 26, 2010get the green beans as the side - even if you're a fry lover they're great!Upvote1Downvote
Matt SchaferJanuary 9, 2011The service here is tremendous. Make sure you have a tallboy PBR for $2.50.UpvoteDownvote
Almost no vegan options, even the bread has dairy.Upvote1Downvote
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- Mon–Thu, Sun
- 11:30 AM–Midnight
- Fri–Sat
- 11:30 AM–1:00 AM
(608) 204-7644
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