17 Best Restaurants for Afternoon Coffee In Madison

17 restaurants available nearby

1. Merchant

4.3

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Madison

Booked 29 times today

Merchant is Madison's energetic industrial-chic cafe, craft cocktail bar and late night destination specializing in no-nonsense, affordable fare and drink steeped in old school culture and soul.Our menu features elevated American classics like shrimp cakes, steaks, burgers, and mac and cheese. As Madison’s first craft cocktail bar, our drink list includes twists on classic cocktails using fresh ingredients and heritage spirits, fresh innovative non-alcoholic drinks, and wines from boutique producers, fresh beers on tap, and heritage beers.

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2. Draper Brother's Chophouse

4.5

Awesome(228)

Price: Very Expensive

• Steakhouse • Madison

Booked 9 times today

Step back in time to 1867 when the Draper Brothers founded their renowned meat house in the heart of Madison. Their passion for quality and taste quickly made them the region's go-to destination for the finest cuts of meat. Nestled within the walls of the iconic building that was once home to the renowned House of Wisconsin Cheese and Blue Marlin, our stunning interior design celebrates the building's rich history while introducing a new level of elegance and sophistication to Madison's culinary scene.Sink into our plush, comfortable seating, bask in the warm glow of soft lighting, and enjoy impeccable service that attends to your every need. If you're looking for an intimate evening for two, a celebratory night out with friends, or a sophisticated venue for a special occasion, our restaurant provides the perfect ambiance to create unforgettable memories.

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3. The Madison Concourse Hotel

4.8

Exceptional(57)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Madison

Booked 2 times today

Join us for a special holiday brunches in our Grand Ballroom!

4. CIRC

4.1

Excellent(195)

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • Madison

Located in The Madison Concourse Hotel and Governor's Club, CIRC serves contemporary American cuisine.

5. The Statehouse

4.5

Awesome(1204)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Madison

Booked 23 times today

Join us at our signature restaurant, The Statehouse, or simply stop in to catch the sunset over Lake Mendota while enjoying a cocktail at the bar. Located at the corner of Langdon and Wisconsin, you’ll be comfortable in our inviting dining room and regaled by gorgeous views of the lake and surrounding area. Our beautiful restaurant serves regionally sourced, Modern Midwestern Cuisine. Augie's Tavern offers classic cocktails with new twists, an extensive wine list, and of course, the best Wisconsin craft beers.

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6. Buck & Honey's - Monona

4.8

Exceptional(1491)

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • Madison

Booked 36 times today

At Buck & Honey’s, we've taken great care to ensure your first visit makes you feel like you're stopping by an old friend's. We're locally owned and offer a wide variety of traditional fare made from scratch with only the freshest available ingredients.… Great pastas, tender steaks, fresh entree salads, unique specialty sandwiches, critically acclaimed Friday fish fry and our deliciously crispy thin crust pizzas round out our offerings. Check out the extensive wine list, craft cocktails and beer selections. Join us for live entertainment and special events. Located on the Yahara River in Monona, featuring 23 boat slips for boat parking and dock side carry out. Summer months include patio seating, that is first come first serve, and non-reservable.

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7. Bonfyre American Grille

4.7

Exceptional(2375)

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • Madison

Booked 30 times today

Bonfyre features Contemporary American Cuisine in an upscale-casual environment. In addition to our hand-cut, wood-fired steaks, guests can enjoy fresh seafood, rotisserie chicken, pastas, signature salads and so much more from our seasonally changing menu.To complement the cuisine, Bonfyre’s bar features classic cocktails with a modern twist, creative new libations, domestic craft beer selections and a wine list consisting of 60 labels from both North and South America.

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8. Palette Bar and Grill

4.6

Exceptional(507)

Price: Moderate

• American • Madison

Booked 4 times today

Palette provides a colorful dining experience with an American inspired menu featuring in-house cut steaks and 21-day aged 100% black Angus beef.As we inherited a space as historical as the former Mautz Paint Company warehouse, we had to do it justice. We kept our building’s architectural features intact while updating the space with contemporary design elements and nostalgic touches. We wanted to keep the space faithful to its roots; filled with hues of colors and textures reminiscing of times when the East Washington corridor was a booming industrial area in the city.Our menu features steak cuts made in-house, chef’s masterpieces, artisan salads and soups, along with a unique beer and hand-crafted cocktail selection.

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9. Liberty Station - Madison

4.7

Exceptional(571)

Price: Moderate

• Barbecue • Madison

Booked 11 times today

Liberty Station - Madison offers BBQ and American comfort food in Madison.

10. The Boathouse

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Price: Moderate

• American • Madison

The Boathouse is a casual waterfront dining spot along the shores of Lake Mendota that serves up hot fare and cold craft beers every day from 11am-10pm. The long-standing tradition of waterfront dining in Wisconsin is not lost here, in fact, it is very much at the forefront of this restaurant. Our chef takes casual classics like burgers and cheese curds and puts his modern spin on them to make lakeside life even better, all while being right in the heart of downtown Madison.

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17 restaurants available nearby

1. Merchant

2. Draper Brother's Chophouse

3. The Madison Concourse Hotel

4. CIRC

5. The Statehouse

6. Buck & Honey's - Monona

7. Bonfyre American Grille

8. Palette Bar and Grill

9. Liberty Station - Madison

10. The Boathouse

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