1. Merchant
8.4
121 S Pinckney St (Doty St), Madison, WI
New American Restaurant · Downtown Madison · 99 tips and reviews
Jerry Gibbs: Great ambiance, friendly staff. Cool looking at goods on shelves.
Suzie Eckerman: Amazing cocktails and super friendly bartenders.
Jody Eis-Kraemer: Outstanding service. Excellent food. Staff is very friendly and knowledgable about items on the menu, which is carefully thought out. I will definitely return to Merchant very soon :)
Tyler L: Atmosphere, music playlist, cool vibe, great burger, friendly staff
Brian Hamric: Food is OK, I've had better burgers in many places, but certainly not a bad option when you're in Madison. Service was friendly and helpful
Sara Robertson: Classic burger is fantastic with their bacon mayo. Friendly FOH staff.
Mike Wagner: Love the place. Great, friendly staff, good panini and soups. And yes they do take CCards now.
Jelena: They take credit cards on orders $4+ & there's even an ATM on-site. Great coffee, early hours & friendly service - all make for a relaxing experience. I recommend it!
jason chernati: I can be socially awkward and feel uncomfortable at many places but at Michelangelo's I always feel relaxed and comfortable. Coffee is great, staff is always friendly. Favorite place, hands down
8. The Rigby
7.9
119 E Main St (King St), Madison, WI
Pub · Downtown Madison · 26 tips and reviews
Erin: They really need to have a beer list available! Hard to see the rappers and the cooler is dark. Otherwise it has a great atmosphere and friendly staff!
Meredith C: Delicious lunches specials. Awesome and friendly staff.
Joanna Merrill: Very friendly staff, great happy hour deals, comfortable atmosphere. Fantastic place to go if you're downtown, but aren't looking for downtown prices and crowds. Great find!
Miss Heather: Great breakfast. Super friendly service & cheap. Get the bacon!
Corrisa: Funny bartender, fast service, canned soda and nice wood paneling
Patrick Liebl: This is a must when in Madison. We stopped through for a rugby tournament, and this was the best burger I have had in a long time. Fresh ground beef, hand made patties, cooked just right!
11. Starbucks
8.5
4202 E Washington Ave, Madison, WI
Coffee Shop · 28 tips and reviews
Jackie Oh: Love the staff! Always seems to be the same friendly faces each time we stop by! They make a great hazelnut latte!
Wendy Abel: Yep. Well managed and extra friendly!
Nicole Barrows: Staff is friendly. The entrance is on the opposite side of the street it faces. Has a warm, clean, cozy atmosphere inside.
12. Metro Market
9.3
6010 Cottage Grove Rd, Madison, WI
Grocery Store · 13 tips and reviews
Megan Olle: Friendly staff, great coffee, very clean. My new go to place :-)
Cathie Marty: Great selection of organic fruits & veggies; friendly & helpful staff :-)
Holly Ringle: I could live here! Fabulous bakery with croissant donuts and fanciful cupcake confections. Gelato car, smoothie bar, sushi bar. Fresh prosciutto. Yum.
James Kohler: Nice relax atmosphere, great drink prices, very friendly staff.
John Tao: Good drinks, friendly people, and a very relaxed mixed atmosphere. You'll find people of all kinda just hanging out and knocking back PBRs or cocktails.
Joe Menard: Good service, great pours...