Susan & Roger's Guide to East Side Dining, Shopping and Attractions

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Susan & Roger's Guide to East Side Dining, Shopping and Attractions

Food scene

Unbelievable selection of baked goods. Wonderful baguettes! A must visit! 608-257-1652
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Batch Bakehouse
1402 Williamson St
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Unbelievable selection of baked goods. Wonderful baguettes! A must visit! 608-257-1652
Excellent coffee, espresso drinks, breakfasts, homemade soup and salads. Dine in or carryout.Breakfast sandwiches, local smoked bacon, baked oatmeal. Great place for brunch! 608-224-1150
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Crema Cafe
4124 Monona Dr
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Excellent coffee, espresso drinks, breakfasts, homemade soup and salads. Dine in or carryout.Breakfast sandwiches, local smoked bacon, baked oatmeal. Great place for brunch! 608-224-1150
Our all time favorite carry out pizza! Cracker thin crusts and great sauce. Better yet, it is only 5 minutes away. Carry out only. 608-222-8011
Buck's Pizza
219 Cottage Grove Rd
Our all time favorite carry out pizza! Cracker thin crusts and great sauce. Better yet, it is only 5 minutes away. Carry out only. 608-222-8011
Family owned, popular chain restaurant known for "Butter Burgers" and frozen custard. Eat in or drive thru options. 608-268-0211
Culver's
4401 Cottage Grove Rd
Family owned, popular chain restaurant known for "Butter Burgers" and frozen custard. Eat in or drive thru options. 608-268-0211
Small business located in the historic, restored Garver Mill. Great salads made to order and pizza by the slice. Famous for their 'Mac &Cheese' pizza. Veggie and meat lover options. 608-257-9248
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Ian's Pizza Garver
3241 Garver Green
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Small business located in the historic, restored Garver Mill. Great salads made to order and pizza by the slice. Famous for their 'Mac &Cheese' pizza. Veggie and meat lover options. 608-257-9248
Close proximity, only a five minute walk to grab a morning coffee, a burger and a shake or a flavor of the day cone. 608-222-4110
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Michael's Frozen Custard
2531 Monroe St
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Close proximity, only a five minute walk to grab a morning coffee, a burger and a shake or a flavor of the day cone. 608-222-4110
Friendly neighborhood bar within walking distance. Grab a beer, burger, and if you time it right you might hear some live, local music. 608-395-2300
Chief's Tavern
300 Cottage Grove Rd
Friendly neighborhood bar within walking distance. Grab a beer, burger, and if you time it right you might hear some live, local music. 608-395-2300
A summer treasure...Stroll over to the lake and enjoy the view of Lake Monona, downtown Madison and catch an amazing sunset. Great local beers on tap, brats, cheese curds. Outdoor seating. Very popular, especially when they have live music.
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The Biergarten at Olbrich Park
3527 Atwood Ave
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A summer treasure...Stroll over to the lake and enjoy the view of Lake Monona, downtown Madison and catch an amazing sunset. Great local beers on tap, brats, cheese curds. Outdoor seating. Very popular, especially when they have live music.
Susan's local favorite for dinner . Dine in or carryout. Great steaks, pastas and salads. The Walleye is divine! Full lunch and dinner menu with excellent cocktails, wine selection. In summer the outdoor seating is very pleasant. 608-478-2618
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Buck & Honey's - Monona
800 West Broadway
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Susan's local favorite for dinner . Dine in or carryout. Great steaks, pastas and salads. The Walleye is divine! Full lunch and dinner menu with excellent cocktails, wine selection. In summer the outdoor seating is very pleasant. 608-478-2618
Near east side favorite. Great bar food, music and friendly staff. On the bike path! 608-249-4333
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Harmony Bar & Grill
2201 Atwood Ave
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Near east side favorite. Great bar food, music and friendly staff. On the bike path! 608-249-4333
Great breakfasts! Their cupcakes are fresh and so delicious. We served them at our son's wedding. I hear they have a great fish fry... 608-241-2200
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Daisy Cafe & Cupcakery
2827 Atwood Ave
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Great breakfasts! Their cupcakes are fresh and so delicious. We served them at our son's wedding. I hear they have a great fish fry... 608-241-2200
A family friendly local diner serving classic menu for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Reasonably priced. Within walking distance. 608-222-9232
Dairyland Family Restaurant
716 Cottage Grove Road
A family friendly local diner serving classic menu for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Reasonably priced. Within walking distance. 608-222-9232
Classic Wisconsin bar. Incredible TACOS!!!! Vegan and vegetarian options. 608-515-9613
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Ohio Tavern
224 Ohio Ave
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Classic Wisconsin bar. Incredible TACOS!!!! Vegan and vegetarian options. 608-515-9613
1950's style diner in a renovated gas station. Serve comfort food for breakfast, lunch or dinner. Vegan and vegetarian options. Family friendly! 608-283-9987
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Monty's Blue Plate Diner
2089 Atwood Ave
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1950's style diner in a renovated gas station. Serve comfort food for breakfast, lunch or dinner. Vegan and vegetarian options. Family friendly! 608-283-9987
Authentic Thai and Laotian food. Has a bohemian vibe. Takeout, delivery or dine in. Dinner reservations recommended. 608-246-1889
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Sala Thai
36 S Fair Oaks Ave
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Authentic Thai and Laotian food. Has a bohemian vibe. Takeout, delivery or dine in. Dinner reservations recommended. 608-246-1889
5507 Monona Drive (1.9 miles )***Served at our son's wedding!! Casual Farm-to-Table restaurant/bar. Specialize in award winning brick oven pizza, locally-sourced dishes. Kid friendly. Take out, dine in or delivery. 608-305-8611
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Salvatore's Tomato Pies
912 E Johnson St
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5507 Monona Drive (1.9 miles )***Served at our son's wedding!! Casual Farm-to-Table restaurant/bar. Specialize in award winning brick oven pizza, locally-sourced dishes. Kid friendly. Take out, dine in or delivery. 608-305-8611
515 Cottage Grove Road. Full service restaurant with sushi rolls, nigiri, and shashimi. No Entrees.
Yako Sushi House
515 Cottage Grove Road. Full service restaurant with sushi rolls, nigiri, and shashimi. No Entrees.
23 N. Pinckney St. #1. A favorite Madison tourist destination, located on the capitol square. Brats, burgers and fried cheese curds!
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The Old Fashioned
23 N Pinckney St
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23 N. Pinckney St. #1. A favorite Madison tourist destination, located on the capitol square. Brats, burgers and fried cheese curds!
14 West Mifflin Street Beautiful view of the Capitol. Upscale, fine dining with an amazing wine list for a romantic dinner or cozy lunch.
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Rare Steakhouse
14 W Mifflin St
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14 West Mifflin Street Beautiful view of the Capitol. Upscale, fine dining with an amazing wine list for a romantic dinner or cozy lunch.
2013 N. Sherman Amazing Fried Chicken Sandwich in a very cool restored service station.
Zippy Lube Coffee, Donuts, and Fried Chicken
2013 N. Sherman Amazing Fried Chicken Sandwich in a very cool restored service station.
4656 Cottage Grove Road. Free delivery, 11 am to 6:45pm. Take out available. Nice new addition to the neighborhood.
Arod's Tex Mex - Cottage Grove Rd
4656 Cottage Grove Road. Free delivery, 11 am to 6:45pm. Take out available. Nice new addition to the neighborhood.

Area Grocery Stores

Just 2.2 miles down the road at 6010 Cottage Grove Road. Nice bakery, produce, deli with hot soup offerings, fresh seafood, great olive and cheese selection, liquor, beer and wines, fresh flowers and a coffee and gelato bar.
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Metro Market
6010 Cottage Grove Rd
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Just 2.2 miles down the road at 6010 Cottage Grove Road. Nice bakery, produce, deli with hot soup offerings, fresh seafood, great olive and cheese selection, liquor, beer and wines, fresh flowers and a coffee and gelato bar.
4602 Monona Drive (1.2 miles) Nice selection of produce and spices for your favorite dishes.
Viet Hoa Market
4602 Monona Dr
4602 Monona Drive (1.2 miles) Nice selection of produce and spices for your favorite dishes.
3817 Milwaukee Street ( .7 miles ) **Roger's go to grocery and liquor store.
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Woodman's Food Market
3817 Milwaukee St
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3817 Milwaukee Street ( .7 miles ) **Roger's go to grocery and liquor store.
1222 Williamson Street ( 2.2 miles) Madison's version of a full service grocery cooperative. Lots of organic, seasonal, local produce, bulk grains, wonderful deli with many vegan options.
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Willy Street Co-op—East
1221 Williamson St
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1222 Williamson Street ( 2.2 miles) Madison's version of a full service grocery cooperative. Lots of organic, seasonal, local produce, bulk grains, wonderful deli with many vegan options.

Automotive Gas and Service Stations

902 Atlas Avenue Close by and usually less expensive than other options. ( .6 miles )
Db's Service Center
902 Atlas Avenue
902 Atlas Avenue Close by and usually less expensive than other options. ( .6 miles )
605 Cottage Grove Road Convenience. ( .3 miles )
Mobil
605 Cottage Grove Road
605 Cottage Grove Road Convenience. ( .3 miles )

Pharmacies

108 Cottage Grove Road. Close enough to walk to! Open 8 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Walgreens Pharmacy
4518 Cottage Grove Road
108 Cottage Grove Road. Close enough to walk to! Open 8 a.m. to 10 p.m.
4002 Monona Drive ( .4 miles ) Compounding pharmacy and health & wellness store.
Hoey Apothecary
4002 Monona Dr
4002 Monona Drive ( .4 miles ) Compounding pharmacy and health & wellness store.

Health and Fitness

711 Cottage Grove Road ( .3 miles ) Already a YMCA member? Take advantage of our close proximity to the east side YMCA.
Lussier Family East YMCA
711 Cottage Grove Road
711 Cottage Grove Road ( .3 miles ) Already a YMCA member? Take advantage of our close proximity to the east side YMCA.
3300 Atwood Avenue
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Пляж Олбрих-парка
3527 Atwood Ave
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3300 Atwood Avenue
4118 Monona Drive ( .9 miles ) Located in Lake Edge Shopping Center Family owned bike shop. Sales and repairs.
Slow Roll Cycles
4118 Monona Drive
4118 Monona Drive ( .9 miles ) Located in Lake Edge Shopping Center Family owned bike shop. Sales and repairs.
2330 Atwood Avenue Small neighborhood bike shop. Sales, repair, knowledge about everything bike.
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Revolution Cycles
2330 Atwood Ave
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2330 Atwood Avenue Small neighborhood bike shop. Sales, repair, knowledge about everything bike.

Sightseeing

3330 Atwood Avenue ( 1 mile ) A must visit anytime of the year. In winter enjoy the indoor, tropical, Conservatory. Summer splendor of 16 acres of outdoor gardens. Prairie style rose garden. Open 10-4 on weekends. Admission for conservatory.
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Ботанические сады Олбрич
3330 Atwood Ave
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3330 Atwood Avenue ( 1 mile ) A must visit anytime of the year. In winter enjoy the indoor, tropical, Conservatory. Summer splendor of 16 acres of outdoor gardens. Prairie style rose garden. Open 10-4 on weekends. Admission for conservatory.
3241 Garver Green (.4 miles ) Adjacent to Olbrich Gardens Stroll, bike or drive, but dont miss this neighborhood attraction and part of the near east side's history. Stop for coffee, lunch, or just a walk through.
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Garver Feed Mill
3241 Garver Green
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3241 Garver Green (.4 miles ) Adjacent to Olbrich Gardens Stroll, bike or drive, but dont miss this neighborhood attraction and part of the near east side's history. Stop for coffee, lunch, or just a walk through.
2 East Main Street (3.4 miles ) A must see for anyone visiting Madison for the first time. Beautiful piece of history surrounded by majestic grounds with outdoor statuary and seasonal flower gardens. Open 8-4 weekends.
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Капитолий штата Висконсин
2 E Main St
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2 East Main Street (3.4 miles ) A must see for anyone visiting Madison for the first time. Beautiful piece of history surrounded by majestic grounds with outdoor statuary and seasonal flower gardens. Open 8-4 weekends.
1 John Nolen Drive (3.3 miles ) Built on the shore of Lake Monona. Original curvilinear design proposed by Frank Lloyd Wright in 1938. Built in 1997.
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Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center
1 John Nolen Dr
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1 John Nolen Drive (3.3 miles ) Built on the shore of Lake Monona. Original curvilinear design proposed by Frank Lloyd Wright in 1938. Built in 1997.
A pedestrian zone located in downtown Madison that connects the Capitol and the UW Campus. Shopping, great food scene, bars, entertainment, and home of the stunning, architectural landmark, The Overture Center for the Arts.
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State Street
State Street
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A pedestrian zone located in downtown Madison that connects the Capitol and the UW Campus. Shopping, great food scene, bars, entertainment, and home of the stunning, architectural landmark, The Overture Center for the Arts.
Late Winter Market 3241 Garver Green, floor 2 of the Garver Feed Mill Open between 8 am and noon on Saturdays during off season months, at 3241 Garver Green, floor 2 Open Saturday mornings during April through October. Set up around the capitol square. ***A huge Madison attraction. A wonderful mix of vendors selling fresh produce, flowers, bakery, pesto, ethnic foods
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Dane County Farmers Market
3241 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd
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Late Winter Market 3241 Garver Green, floor 2 of the Garver Feed Mill Open between 8 am and noon on Saturdays during off season months, at 3241 Garver Green, floor 2 Open Saturday mornings during April through October. Set up around the capitol square. ***A huge Madison attraction. A wonderful mix of vendors selling fresh produce, flowers, bakery, pesto, ethnic foods
Public, land grant research university, founded in 1848. Large, 936 acre flagship campus of the University of Wisconsin System. Set on the shore of Lake Mendota. Home of the Wisconsin Badgers!
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University of Wisconsin - Madison
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Public, land grant research university, founded in 1848. Large, 936 acre flagship campus of the University of Wisconsin System. Set on the shore of Lake Mendota. Home of the Wisconsin Badgers!