Guidebook for Monroe St. Area

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Guidebook for Monroe St. Area

Food Scene

Literally our neighbor two doors down. Affiliated with two great downtown restaurants. Oysters, sandwiches, lobster, mac and cheese—and great bar to meet folks over happy hour.
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Gates and Brovi
3502 Monroe St
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Literally our neighbor two doors down. Affiliated with two great downtown restaurants. Oysters, sandwiches, lobster, mac and cheese—and great bar to meet folks over happy hour.
Great oven baked pizza... When we've had a long day, it's our favorite local eatery.
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Pizza Brutta
1805 Monroe St
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Great oven baked pizza... When we've had a long day, it's our favorite local eatery.
New coffee house (and probably the nicest in town) Great architectural design and day-lit space to enjoy good food and beverages...
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Colectivo Coffee - Monroe St.
2530 Monroe St
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New coffee house (and probably the nicest in town) Great architectural design and day-lit space to enjoy good food and beverages...
Something for everyone, great lunch buffet, too.
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Taste Of India
2623 Monroe St
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Something for everyone, great lunch buffet, too.
Good place for coffee or to sample wines...visit their Wall of 100.
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Barriques - Monroe St.
1825 Monroe St
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Good place for coffee or to sample wines...visit their Wall of 100.
Located right next door is an independent, woman-owned chocolate shop and small cafe. They serve decadent sweets, gluten free house bakery, delicious ice cream, caramels, chocolate truffles and more...
Madison Chocolate Company
729 Glenway St
Located right next door is an independent, woman-owned chocolate shop and small cafe. They serve decadent sweets, gluten free house bakery, delicious ice cream, caramels, chocolate truffles and more...
Formerly, New Orleans Take-out...the best to-go we know! Tropical home away from home. They are located at 1517 Monroe St in downtown Madison, WI. They offer limited seating as well as take-out: please call ahead for takeout or catering at 608-298-7144. They are open Tuesday through Saturday, with the following hours: Tuesday – Thursday, 11am-2pm & 4pm-9pm Friday & Saturday, 11am-9pm. https://lorrainescafe.com/
Lorraine's Cafe
1517 Monroe Street
Formerly, New Orleans Take-out...the best to-go we know! Tropical home away from home. They are located at 1517 Monroe St in downtown Madison, WI. They offer limited seating as well as take-out: please call ahead for takeout or catering at 608-298-7144. They are open Tuesday through Saturday, with the following hours: Tuesday – Thursday, 11am-2pm & 4pm-9pm Friday & Saturday, 11am-9pm. https://lorrainescafe.com/

Drinks & Nightlife

Late night eats, when most other places are closed. Good to watch a game in a classic pub environment. Remember Madison is a smoke-free town, including our taverns.
The Laurel Tavern
2505 Monroe St
Late night eats, when most other places are closed. Good to watch a game in a classic pub environment. Remember Madison is a smoke-free town, including our taverns.
Casual, European-inspired neighborhood brasserie. Enjoy a cold Belgian beer and hot frites...
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Brasserie V
1923 Monroe St
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Casual, European-inspired neighborhood brasserie. Enjoy a cold Belgian beer and hot frites...
Enjoy a steaming cup of love and live music at Crescendo...
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Crescendo Espresso Bar + Music Cafe
1859 Monroe St
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Enjoy a steaming cup of love and live music at Crescendo...

Essentials

About a twenty-minute walk or short drive down Monroe Street. Great place to stock up on groceries 8:00 – 9:00 daily.
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Trader Joe's
1810 Monroe St
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About a twenty-minute walk or short drive down Monroe Street. Great place to stock up on groceries 8:00 – 9:00 daily.

Sightseeing

The Southwest Bike Path is great for walking, biking or jogging. *Madison is the 4th best city to bike in America. Rent electric-assist bikes from a Madison B-cycle station or bikes from Budget Bicycles.
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Southwest Commuter Path
Southwest Commuter Path
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The Southwest Bike Path is great for walking, biking or jogging. *Madison is the 4th best city to bike in America. Rent electric-assist bikes from a Madison B-cycle station or bikes from Budget Bicycles.

Everything Else

Glenway is a public golf course within blocks of the guest house.
Glenway Golf Course
3747 Speedway Rd
Glenway is a public golf course within blocks of the guest house.
Self tour the DMNA Nature and History Trail featuring the Ho Nee Um Pond, Wingra Springs, Jens Jensen Council Ring, Oak Savannah, Marion Dunn Prairie and the Arbor House inn...
Neighborhood Association
3004 Monroe St
Self tour the DMNA Nature and History Trail featuring the Ho Nee Um Pond, Wingra Springs, Jens Jensen Council Ring, Oak Savannah, Marion Dunn Prairie and the Arbor House inn...
HAIR has been in business since 1996 and features Aveda skin, hair, and cosmetic product lines and the highest level of team based services.
Hair
1839 Monroe St
HAIR has been in business since 1996 and features Aveda skin, hair, and cosmetic product lines and the highest level of team based services.

Arts & Culture

Over 1 1/2 miles of locally-owned specialty shops, boutiques and restaurants surrounded by an exceptional natural area and historic neighborhood.
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Monroe Street
Monroe Street
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Over 1 1/2 miles of locally-owned specialty shops, boutiques and restaurants surrounded by an exceptional natural area and historic neighborhood.