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Tons of vegetarian options. All of our choices were delicious. The highlight was the coconut tree leches cake. Cozy seating. Service was good and friendly. We found street parking easily. Beautiful weather and we appreciated all the open windows as we lean into springtime.
I tried to be adventurous, so I ordered their bison burger, and it was okay. The fries were good, so I think if I had ordered a regular burger, it would have been fine. The service was pretty good, and it was clean inside the restaurant. We will visit again. Parking can be a little tricky. You just have to find street parking, and it can be a bit challenging.
One of the best restaurants I've been to in Madison so far. Spectacular food, nice venue, friendly and helpful staff, cannot recommend more. As someone whose hometown is Buffalo, the wings were super phenomenal. The reuben bread especially was crispy and not soggy and the meat was good once I put some extra salt on it. Drink was solid as well. I also tried a bit of the layered chocolate cake and that was also really good. Fries were very crispy and salty, like professional potato chips. Everything was out of the park, definitely would go here again!
I've been to Alchemy on a couple of occasions and have so enjoyed our experiences here. I've come on a date on one occasion and with a group of five another time and it's great for both. On my first trip, I opted for a beer and on my second visit, I opted for a cocktail. It's nice that they have options for both but I do think they're beer options are more intriguing than their mixology. I love that they have wonderful vegetarian options. Most recently, I ordered their coconut curry, which was beautifully flavorful, dreamy dish and I enjoyed every bite. One of my dining companions ordered the same and we both were over the moon with our choice. The service was great. We stopped by on a busy Saturday evening and were able to be seated at a table outside. It was a lovely evening but a rain storm came it rather quickly. They were able to bustle us inside and get us a table, which was so nice. The atmosphere inside has comfy classic saloon vibes (though the food and drink is definitely elevated beyond your standard pub). Get to it!
We stopped in around 8 on a Saturday night and were able to get seated right away. The patio was super cute, but a little dark. Absolutely loved the hand cut fries and hand brined chicken on their boat sandwich. Bloody Mary was pretty good, as well as the stuffed grilled cheese. There was a large variety of menu items and all were super unique. Such a great place adding charm to willy street!
My first time after so many years living in Madison. So many people rave about this place and I can't believe I've waited this long. The wings. Must get the wings. The Gorgonzola on top was so good! We shared burgers: tinshack and zaremba. I've been looking for a burger with a green olive relish for so long and I finally found one (zaremba). Must get the sweet potato fries. Perfectly cooked and seasoned. Love the outdoor seating option during the summer. Service was fantastic and food was just as good! I'm so glad I went. Excited to go back for specials and fish fry!
Love Alchemy! It's such a fun, casual spot. Service is always good and the food is delicious. My favorite thing to get is the Zaremba Burger!
One of my most favorite spots in Madison. Scratch cooking with a little flair! On this visit we were lucky enough to get one of the best seats next to the window. Our lovely server greeted us promptly & took our drink order. My Bloody Mary was flavorful & had plenty of garnish. To eat, I opted for the ultimate grilled cheese with a side of their pork chile verde. The sandwich was delectable, perfect amount of gooey cheese & crunchy veg. The soup/stew had a wonderful tanginess. We thoroughly enjoyed & can't wait to go back!
Super cute outdoor seating, dogs welcome. Large tree umbrella covering seating too on a hot day. Seating inside as well but it was too nice outside for us to be inside. We got the cornmeal breaded cod sandwich with a side salad. $17. Two pieces of fish on a baguette. The fish itself was a tiny bit dry. Still very good, loved the sauce on the bread, lettuce and tomatoes. For the side salad, nice mustard type home made dressing, minimal coverage, fresh peas and broccoli. Happy we stopped when in the area.
I took out lunch from here on a Friday. I had to go around the block once to find parking. Cod fish fry was excellent. The seasonal side of brussel sprouts was excellent as well. My other entree was deluxe apple rum burger, with alchemy fries. That was really good as well. Some reviewers mentioned they are cash only. But now they take credit card as well.
Went to Alchemy on a Friday night at 7 pm. There was a 20 minute wait but was able to grab a drink at the bar and enjoy their outdoor picnic waiting area which was adorable! We were sat and greeted by a wonderful server. She was incredibly friendly and welcoming! She answered all of my questions and steered me towards the best meal choices which was so helpful! I ordered the stuffed grilled cheese. The bread was delicious, but I wanted more from the veggies. I think they could be cooked for longer to make the sandwich texture more cohesive. I also think a bit more sauce was needed as the cheese didn't have as much flavor as I wanted. However, our server did say I should add bacon and I neglected to - so maybe that's on me. The friend ordered the BBQ Ribs which were topped with the best bbq sauce I've ever had. The meat was tender and incredibly delicious! The mashed potatoes were amazing, as was the seasonal vegetable (zucchini). We finished with one of their seasonal desserts, an apple custard streusel with whipped cream. It was the best thing we had all night! The apples were a perfect texture, the whip cream was airy and had the right amount of sweetness and vanilla flavor. But the streusel topping was the best part! It was so salty and complimented the other flavors so well. I will definitely be back but probably order their chicken house boat sandwich or get one of their burgers next time! read more
I visited from out of town for lunch recently, and this was easily my favorite meal of the trip! We were looking for a casual stop with delicious food, and this fit the bill perfectly. It was pretty busy at lunch time on a weekend, but luckily we were able to snag seats at the bar. The staff were very friendly and attentive, kindly offering recommendations. I loved that the menu offered both elevated takes on classic dishes in addition to a rotating seasonal menu. Eventually, we decided on the kimchi reuben and the Vindicator, which was essentially a turkey club. There was a great selection of sides to choose from as well, so we went with the wasabi green beans and seasonal lemon zucchini pasta salad. The turkey club was served on sourdough from an amazing artisan bakery down the street, and was absolutely stacked with delicious, high quality ingredients. A large slab of melted cheddar paired perfectly with a smoky chipotle aioli, which almost tasted like bacon. The reuben was also super unique- all of the flavors came together very well, and I loved the contrast of having refreshing kimchi to cut through the decadent Swiss and pastrami. The pasta salad was dangerously addictive and had the creamiest lemon Parmesan dressing. I thought the green beans were crunchy and well cooked, but didn't really taste any wasabi. We left full with leftovers, and felt that the value was great given the quality and quantity of the dishes. I would absolutely be back given the chance, and highly recommend paying a visit! read more
Tons of vegetarian options. All of our choices were delicious. The highlight was the coconut tree leches cake. Cozy seating. Service was good and friendly. We found street parking easily. Beautiful weather and we appreciated all the open windows as we lean into springtime. read more
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I tried to be adventurous, so I ordered their bison burger, and it was okay. The fries were good, so I think if I had ordered a regular burger, it would have been fine. The service was pretty good, and it was clean inside the restaurant. We will visit again. Parking can be a little tricky. You just have to find street parking, and it can be a bit challenging. read more
4 months ago
One of the best restaurants I've been to in Madison so far. Spectacular food, nice venue, friendly and helpful staff, cannot recommend more. As someone whose hometown is Buffalo, the wings were super phenomenal. The reuben bread especially was crispy and not soggy and the meat was good once I put some extra salt on it. Drink was solid as well. I also tried a bit of the layered chocolate cake and that was also really good. Fries were very crispy and salty, like professional potato chips. Everything was out of the park, definitely would go here again! read more
2 years ago
I've been to Alchemy on a couple of occasions and have so enjoyed our experiences here. I've come on a date on one occasion and with a group of five another time and it's great for both. On my first trip, I opted for a beer and on my second visit, I opted for a cocktail. It's nice that they have options for both but I do think they're beer options are more intriguing than their mixology. I love that they have wonderful vegetarian options. Most recently, I ordered their coconut curry, which was beautifully flavorful, dreamy dish and I enjoyed every bite. One of my dining companions ordered the same and we both were over the moon with our choice. The service was great. We stopped by on a busy Saturday evening and were able to be seated at a table outside. It was a lovely evening but a rain storm came it rather quickly. They were able to bustle us inside and get us a table, which was so nice. The atmosphere inside has comfy classic saloon vibes (though the food and drink is definitely elevated beyond your standard pub). Get to it! read more
1 month ago
We stopped in around 8 on a Saturday night and were able to get seated right away. The patio was super cute, but a little dark. Absolutely loved the hand cut fries and hand brined chicken on their boat sandwich. Bloody Mary was pretty good, as well as the stuffed grilled cheese. There was a large variety of menu items and all were super unique. Such a great place adding charm to willy street! read more
My first time after so many years living in Madison. So many people rave about this place and I can't believe I've waited this long. The wings. Must get the wings. The Gorgonzola on top was so good! We shared burgers: tinshack and zaremba. I've been looking for a burger with a green olive relish for so long and I finally found one (zaremba). Must get the sweet potato fries. Perfectly cooked and seasoned. Love the outdoor seating option during the summer. Service was fantastic and food was just as good! I'm so glad I went. Excited to go back for specials and fish fry! read more
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1 year ago
Love Alchemy! It's such a fun, casual spot. Service is always good and the food is delicious. My favorite thing to get is the Zaremba Burger! read more
One of my most favorite spots in Madison. Scratch cooking with a little flair! On this visit we were lucky enough to get one of the best seats next to the window. Our lovely server greeted us promptly & took our drink order. My Bloody Mary was flavorful & had plenty of garnish. To eat, I opted for the ultimate grilled cheese with a side of their pork chile verde. The sandwich was delectable, perfect amount of gooey cheese & crunchy veg. The soup/stew had a wonderful tanginess. We thoroughly enjoyed & can't wait to go back! read more
Super cute outdoor seating, dogs welcome. Large tree umbrella covering seating too on a hot day. Seating inside as well but it was too nice outside for us to be inside. We got the cornmeal breaded cod sandwich with a side salad. $17. Two pieces of fish on a baguette. The fish itself was a tiny bit dry. Still very good, loved the sauce on the bread, lettuce and tomatoes. For the side salad, nice mustard type home made dressing, minimal coverage, fresh peas and broccoli. Happy we stopped when in the area. read more
2 years ago
I took out lunch from here on a Friday. I had to go around the block once to find parking. Cod fish fry was excellent. The seasonal side of brussel sprouts was excellent as well. My other entree was deluxe apple rum burger, with alchemy fries. That was really good as well. Some reviewers mentioned they are cash only. But now they take credit card as well. read more
I've been dying to get to Alchemy for their Wednesday night mac special and it did not disappoint! The sloppy joe mac was super good, amazing mac and cheese sauce and great flavors. I wish this dish came out hotter temperature wise. We split the Applerum burger, which was good, but the bun was mediocre. The sweet potato fries were outstanding - crispy and fresh from the kitchen! Our service was ok. I love the outdoor dining areas. Parking down the block was super easy. I wouldn't rush back, but if they have a good special mac, I'd go again! read more
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cute ambiance inside but overall pretty mid food. tried a bison burger for the first time and it seemed tougher than beef. wasn't obsessed with it. the short rib dish was better, more tender but i don't love spatzle. the baguette slices for the spinach and artichoke were overly toasted so i didn't love that. the dip itself was fine too read more
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Loved Alchemy! My friend met me in Madison for the farmers market and wanted to try Alchemy because her coworker used to work here. They recommended the potato fries and wings. We got both and were so happy with our decision! The sweet potato fries were so good! And cut like a chip - which I loved. All sauces were great. Definitely will be bringing friends her in the future. read more
2 years ago
The kimchi Reuben is AMAZING! A little higher priced but you can tell the ingredients are fresh. Perfect balance of kimchi and corned beef. The wasabi green beans were a nice light side. Service was great no complaints. read more
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I want to give a higher rating bc the staff is so nice, but the food quality is so inconsistent. The fish was cooked perfectly, except it did not have a drop of seasoning. I haven't had fish this bland since high school. Thankfully, the waitress brought me a side of seasoning so that I could salvage the meal, however, I was disappointed overall. I'll prob use Alchemy for drinks and dessert only as the bartenders are always friendly and skilled, and I've enjoyed their dessert the one time I've had it read more
After not being able to get into a restaurant down the street, we decided to give Alchemy a try. It was really good! The waiter was literally one of the best waiters I've ever had, he was hysterical, down to earth and had great chat. He checked on us often and was so friendly, kudos to him! For a drink, I had a margarita- which was refreshing on a hot afternoon. The curry was pretty good, it was a big serving with lots of sweet potatoes. I really enjoyed it. The bread was great and the mushroom spread was delicious- definitely different, but a good different. I would love to come back and try some options here. read more
4 years ago
Best way to cure a case of the Mondays? Alchemy. While most places are closed on Mondays, the lights at Alchemy stay on and that makes it one of our go-tos. Dont skip on the sweet potato fries. Also, spicy wings topped with gorgonzola? Say less. read more
3 years ago
Food was pretty good. Got the Apple rum burger; wish it had more of the jelly on it since it's the main selling point, but not bad by any stretch. Staff were incredibly friendly and attentive. Lovely interior, with custom (presumably antique) wood furnishing all around. Drinks have variety, but don't expect to order any sort of obscure and overly fancy cocktails. What they have is good though, and you'd do well to stick with it. read more
Had to check another madison restaurant off the list before moving! I drive and walk by Alchemy all the time. It did not disappoint for a dinner with two good friends. I came to the restaurant only slightly hungry due to a big family lunch. It was a bummer as the coconut curry I ordered was really tasty. Hooray for leftovers! Washed down with a draft IPA. My one friend got the Apple Rum burger and seemed to devour it. It looked hearty and fresh. My other friend got the soup of the day (green bean casserole) and the drink special, a cinnamon vanilla hot toddy. Everyone enjoyed! My favorite was the atmosphere and service. The low light makes for a nice time that could be great for a date or some later dining and drinks. The restaurant has cool levels of seating that allow for unique experiences. Finally, fantastic waitress that was quick and friendly! read more
8 years ago
Very affordable, casual dining that has a nice variety of menu options for the meat and vegetarian friends. While most of the menu items are sandwich platters, don't let that steer you away. I'm not much of a sandwich/burger person, but Alchemy could convert me. I could the kimchi Reuben which came out nice and toasty. The meat was juicy and the flavors blended really well together. I split my order with a friend that got a burger and it was soo delicious! We all chose the side of chips which they give you a very generous amount of. I'll be here again, especially to try the chicken wings which I've heard/seen many rave reviews about! read more
Went here with a larger group on a Saturday night and there was only about a 25 minute wait. Not bad considering it was prime eating time. We just ended up walking around outside for a little while and by the time we got back, out table was all ready. We started out with the sweet potato fries, which is always a little misleading to me as they are more of a crisp or a chip. However they do pair quite nicely with the tarragon mayo and jalapeno/blackberry jam. We also ordered a couple applerum burgers. I substituted the tofu walnut burger on mine and was quite impressed. The sweet onion relish played quite nicely with the tofu and was also a good contrast the the saltiness of the cheese. I got the special side of the night which was asparagus spears. They had a great flavor and were huge. Another friend who ordered them as well commented that he would want a little more char on them though. The people who got the applerum burger with the actual meat also thought it was quite good. They got it as the deluxe and mentioned that the aioli and pickles added a lot to the dish. The bun on this burger was also nice and soft to absorb all the juices from the burger and toppings. Just what this sandwich needs. read more
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