If you love foodie stops, Brennan's Market is such a fun place to check out. They've got Wisconsin…read morecheese, great produce, a butcher shop/deli, plus craft beer, wine & liquor--and even an in-store café. It's an easy stop for picnic supplies, hotel snacks, or grabbing some local Wisconsin goodies to take home. One of those places that makes food lovers very happy. Save this for your next Madison trip!

Pricey, but great products. I actually started buying butcher items as gifts for friends and…read morefamily! I truly enjoy visiting Brennan's. Their produce is high quality, the butcher is very friendly and knowledgeable (he may be the only grocery employee I remember by name), and the cheese selection is wildly impressive. My only annoyance is the few times I've asked some of the younger employees questions and they simply say "I don't know" rather than making any effort to find an answer. Perhaps that's just a product of the generation. Can't wait for my next visit to Brennan's! :)

Eugster's is one of those pumpkin-picking-apple-orchard-petting-zoo family farms, this one in…read moreStoughton Wisconsin. Coming for "Lavender Days there was plenty of lavender around for sure. Plus goats, cats, kittens, pigs, ponies, donkeys, chickens, turkeys, sheep, etc... Wife seemed pretty happy walking a goat through the lavender field.

We spent a fun morning here this past Monday. They have so many baby goats and for $2 you get a…read morebottle of milk to feed them. These baby goats do not kid around when it comes to drinking their milk and the bottle will be gobbled up in a flash. You can also feed chickens and they have a model cow you can pretend practice milking. Plan to spend at least two hours here. Right now they have a gorgeous lavender field filled with bees. Very picturesque and looks great in photos.

This is a great little family farm to enjoy an autumn afternoon. Apples, pumpkins, corn maze, and…read morean activity area! Every employee we encountered made our day better. They have over 50 rows of apples with multiple varieties. We picked a half pack and enjoyed trying multiple new flavors when we got home. As we rode the hay ride out to the corn maze we passed the pumpkin patch with some very massive pumpkins. Tons of choices on the field for all your carving needs! The corn maze was simple but fun. We found all the hidden spots and earned our reward. This year's design is a pumpkin with a smiley face.

This California girl feels like she can officially call herself a mid-westerner after this…read moreexperience. This was my first time picking my own apples and pumpkins since moving here, and I loved every moment of it. There were a ton of apples I'd never even heard of, but that was the beauty of it. The apple cider and apple cider donuts were delicious as well! I loved seeing how many kid-friendly activities there were and I can't wait for my nieces and nephews to visit so they can experience all the fun.

I went here on a Saturday morning, and it wasn't too busy until noon hit. There were a good variety…read moreof apples! Quite a bit were on the ground, but there was a good amount still on the trees when I went in mid October. I got the apple cider brat, and it was great! However, I wish that there were more activities and that there were more fresh products (like fresh, warm donuts). Also, beware of all the wasps!

Recently had an adult child moved to the area and I was looking for some fall activities. Came…read moreacross this Apple picking/you pick farm, which is very close to where she lives plus downtown Madison. There was plenty of parking out front when I arrived on Monday probably around 10 AM/10:30 AM. There was a small cashier station out front. A lady was short brown hair was explaining how the process works and that you would buy a choice of two different size bags. I chose a smaller bag for $22. I was shown the map and I took a picture of it and headed out to the Orchards. Everything is clearly marked and the paths are also well marked however, if you have any mobility challenges, this might be an issue for you. I don't know if there's any tractors that travel out there. There are wagons for younger kids, etc. I went all the way out past the final orchard to the Honeycrisp. I was surprised to see quite a bit of apple still on the tree. Please follow the directions on how to pick them because you do not want to damage the trees. I got a bunch of varieties which all tasted delicious. I then walked through the little store behind the initial cash register. They have already pre-picked apples, frozen cider donuts, and fresh cider for sale. On the day I arrived. They were already sold out of the fresh cider donuts and they were on their way, but I was already departing the location. Before I left, however, I opted to do the you pick raspberries and cherry tomatoes, which was fun although a bit arduous for the raspberries. Everything actually tasted delicious. I would definitely come back for other activities and of course, supporting local farm. I think this is really good for all ages, etc.. I did see a mix of families and young adults on this visit. Be advised of the closing times I believe it closed at 1 PM on Monday. It was just a fun experience.

For those outside Wisconsin, you may not have heard of Woodman's--a local, employee-owned grocery…read morestore that's open 24 hours. Surprisingly, they carry a wide selection of international products. I was delighted to find these viral ice creams at the West Side location (there's also one on the East Side of Madison). These ice creams became popular about 1.5-2 years ago. I first tried lemon in LA late 2024 and then mango in Houston earlier this year, but this is the first time I've seen them in an American grocery store. While they're also available at Global Market (an Asian grocery store on the East Side), Woodman's price is unbeatable--just $9 for a box of three, compared to around $12 plus tax in LA. The outer shell is a crunchy white chocolate coating, while the inside is fruity ice cream flavors like mango, peach, lemon, and apricot (no actual fruits). They also offer unique flavors such as durian, grape, and tangerine. It's great to see Woodman's carrying these, hopefully more people will get to try them!

Visiting and a friend told us to hit up the store for a decent WI cheese selection…read more It was the week of Thanksgiving. The crowded parking lot did not lie. The store was packed. The local cheese selection did not disappoint. We also learned you must pay for your groceries to go into the liquor store and vice versa. The store is chaos and crowded but they seem to have decent prices. The liquor store was also packed but really unique selections. If we had more time we works have walked around more but we got what we needed.

Continues to a nice place to bring the kids. A little off the beaten path so stays a little…read morequieter. Prices are up this year, pet food is $.50 more expensive than deer park, per cone at $1.50each. Could use some more people on grounds keeping things nice.

This is a super option for a nice long day, or even 2-3 hours, if you are visiting the Wisconsin…read moreDells and you don't want to spend time at all the usual water parks and weird tourist-y places and shops. I typically dislike touristy places but this Farmers market and huge outdoor play space with petting zoo was awesome!! It does cost $12 a person which is a lot, but they offer an annual pass if you live nearby. Ideal for kids ages 5-12 but we were there with a teenager and she LOVED it!! It wasn't crowded at all, super peaceful. It is also nicely accessible for my best friend who uses a rolling walker. Lots of places to sit and rest

Love Ten Eyck Orchard. They are small family-run operation with an impressive selection of apples…read more The owners are so friendly and the fruit quality is great. Would recommend a visit!

Great selection of apples, cider, baked goods and honey owner was very personable. Place was easy…read moreto find

A-Mart is my favorite Asian grocery store in Madison! They have many Asian food items/exotic…read moreingredients available that are often hard for me to find such as Thai mud fish, shrimp paste, and fresh green papayas that I specifically look for. This market also carries some exotic international produce from other parts of the world which is always fun and interesting to check out all different items everything from jackfruit, cactus leaves, spicy Thai red chili peppers, and much more. It's a great Asian market to get exotic produce, meats, speciality frozen Asian food items, and of course some Asian candy at a great price! Definitely try their fresh hot deli bar that serves a variety of different types of Asian specialities daily showcasing mostly Thai, korean, Japanese, Filipino food. You order right at the window and they have a little kitchen inside. I love their Korean Bulgogi plate/kimchi fries, Thai fried chicken, Lumpia, and grilled sausage! Who doesn't love some lumpia and Korean corndogs also! I constantly crave their Korean beef Bulgogi plate which comes ontop of rice, a side of kimchi, and cucumbers which is absolutely delicious! Their hot deli bar is a hidden gem/one of the best in the city and a great place to get a delicious, quick, cheap lunch! I love browsing their daily desserts/bakery table to find desserts that give me a warm homely feeling with Thai mango sticky rice and tapioca cake! Every-time I come to A-Mart the staff go above and beyond, are very friendly, and accommodating especially if I am seeking a food item that is not always easy to find! I enjoy checking out A-Mart and always find something unique and interesting!

I stopped by on a weekend during lunch time. The store had a lot of interesting international food…read moreitems. Coconute creme cookie and peanut crunch were my favorite food items. Taro cake was ok. Food from the food counter was very good. Prices were reasonable. Sugar cane juice with kumquat was very flavorful. Thai style fried chicken was my favorite food item. Chicken was fried real crisp. Stuffed chicken wings was good, but it has only stuffing no real chicken meat. Bulgogi plate and Korean taco were both good entrees. Sesame ball was a good snack item. I went for fried banana as well. It was ok. Outer coating was nicelly crisp. Vietnamese donut was enjoyable.

Quite little shop right off of Highway 15 near Spring Green. Wasn't too busy on a Tuesday, so I…read morewant the grounds a little bit with the animals. I'm sure they are super busy around harvest season!

Cute little stop if you're out in the area. We stopped on the way to Spring Green…read more They had a decent selection of fall produce, Wisconsin products, and baked goods. We tried an apple cider slushy, it was a good size for only $3! It was a little sweet. This would be a great place to stop if you're looking to pick up some Wisconsin made products or produce for a gift. They had a large collection of homemade dressings and sauces. We tried the garlic salad dressing which was very fresh! I loved the Halloween decor. Lots of photo opportunities and cute displays. The animals were cute also.

Tried the Fleischkase when it was sold here in Texas and was surprised to see it was made outside…read moreof Madison! Lucky for me, our daughter is a student at UW-Madison and I come up to visit often! My last trip we went to the store and I was amazed at the Germany products they had. Let me say this, I spent 22 years stationed/living in Germany and the items here are as authentic. As going to a "Metzger" in Germany. The Brötchen direct from Munich at truly authentic. We enjoy them when we have our German breakfast on the weekends. O would definitely recommend Bavarian Sausage to anyone who enjoys German items at reasonable prices.

Amazing meats that they make themselves from family tradition handed down. Unbelievable Sandwich…read moremeats, brats, beef, jerky, and the best of the best landangor!!!!