Eat
Some ideas for food during Cheeselandia. Pretty much everything in town offers vegan, vegetarian, and gluten free options. Check websites for hours and menus.
The Closest
Tex Tubb’s Taco Palace | Austin-style taco joint
Green Owl Cafe | vegan and vegetarian cafe and desserts
Alchemy Cafe | laid-back tavern offering gourmet pub grub
Rotunda Cafe | coffee shop in the Lake Ridge Bank lobby with a small menu of sandwiches and soup
Reverie Baking Co. | bakery cafe with handmade pastry, sourdough bread, full espresso bar
The Wedge | cheese plates and cold cheese sandwiches in a cozy tavern setting
Bar Corallini | pizza & pasta dishes presented in a modern setting
Player’s Sports Bar and Grill | bar style burgers and sandwiches
Very Nearby
Monty’s Blue Plate Diner | all day breakfast, 50s-diner-meets-hipster atmosphere
Lao Laan Xang | eatery serving traditional Laotian fare
The Ohio | tacos and street corn served until late night, cash only
Stalzy's Deli | crafted from scratch deli style sandwiches and burgers, breakfast served all day
Daisy Cafe & Cupcakery | cafe & bakery serving comfort food & creative cupcake flavors
MonsoonSiam | curry, noodles & other familiar Thai dishes in a laid-back setting
Glass Nickel Pizza | casual pizza and more
A Little Further Out
Ian’s Pizza (Garver) | grab a slice, build a salad, or get ice cream in a newly renovated historic building
Weary Traveler | elevated pub food & brunch plus board games in a vintage, hodgepodge setting
Micky’s | comfy neighborhood watering hole featuring a pub grub menu
Hạ Long Bay | traditional Southeast Asian eatery serving up a large menu of Thai, Vietnamese & Laotian dishes
Madison Sourdough | bright neighborhood bakery with pastries & coffee, plus gourmet breakfast & lunch fare
El Sabor de Puebla | Mexican eatery serving familiar street eats, moles & other south-of-the-border classics
Lazy Jane’s | quirky, counter-serve American spot for breakfast & lunch fare plus signature scones
Umami | trendy cafe with Japanese ramen soups, Chinese dumplings
Sala Thai | family owned restaurant serving Thai & Laotian noodles, curries & soups
Tip Top Tavern | cozy hangout with a vintage feel dishing up traditional eats
Salvatore’s Tomato Pies | world class pizza and more
Mint Mark | light American small plate restaurant
Vintage Brewing Company | tavern cooking with a big craft beer selection for after hooping
Banzo | made-from-scratch menu based on traditional Mediterranean recipes
Ahan | incredibly tasty and fresh Asian-inspired dishes made using locally sourced ingredients
Delivery Favorites
Deliver to Madison Circus Space at 2082 Winnebago Street, Madison, WI 53704
Banzo | made-from-scratch menu based on traditional Mediterranean recipes
Ahan | incredibly tasty and fresh fresh Asian-inspired dishes made using locally sourced ingredients
Forage Kitchen | specialty salads, hearty grain bowls, and soups crammed with mouth-watering, wholesome ingredients
Glass Nickel Pizza | pizza, salads, and subs
Hạ Long Bay | traditional Southeast Asian eatery serving up a large menu of Thai, Vietnamese & Laotian dishes
Ian’s Pizza (Garver) | pizza and salads
Downtown
The Old Fashioned | popular Wisconsin-themed, retro-style tavern
Fromagination | premier artisan cheese shop with amazing sandwiches
Graze | lively gastropub plating farm-to-table comfort fare in a modern glass venue with Capitol views
Marigold Kitchen | bright, counter-serve eatery featuring creative breakfast & lunch fare
Great Dane | pub eats served in a lively venue, good for big groups
Colectivo | coffee shop with all-day breakfast, sandwiches, bowls and more
Himal Chuli | small and cozy family owned restaurant offering authentic home-style Nepalese cuisine
Short Stack | independent diner offering elevated breakfast favorites
Grocery Stores
Willy Street Co-op (East) | full service natural grocery cooperative with a salad/hot bar and prepared foods
Festival Foods | full service grocery with a salad/hot bar and prepared foods
Woodman’s East | full service grocery store with a focus on value, best prices in town on good cheese
Aldi | retail chain grocery with focus on value
Hy-Vee | supermarket