Grab a pitcher of Spotted Cow beer, a basket of tater tots, and enjoy the lake views!
Head to the Square to shop the Dane County Farmer's Market. Sneak into the Capitol when you're there and then grab a sandwich at Tipsy Cow!
Enjoy Wisconsin cheese curds and a brat while you watch college football before the ceremony!
Coffee/Breakfast
Bagels Forever
Crescendo
Ancora Cafe + Bakery
Michelangelo's Coffee House
Fair Trade
Bloom Bake Shop
Bassett Street Brunch Club
Dining
Ian's Pizza (try the mac n' cheese slice!)
Lucille (lovely patio and sometimes live music)
Dotty Dumpling's Dowry (delicious burgers, no dumplings despite the name)
Rare Steakhouse (great happy hour)
Tavernakaya (sushi)
Cento (delicious Italian food)
The Coopers Tavern (a Madison staple)
Drinks
Oz by Oz (order the gimme flowers drink)
The Ivory Room Piano Bar
The Botanist Social
Cask & Ale
Paul's Club