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    Butterbird

    4.2 (133 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    Outdoor seating
    Good for kids
    Happy hour specials

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    Brian J.

    We stopped by Butterbird for takeout to give it a try. The chicken was very good, nice sized pieces with crispy and juicy food. Pickles were a pleasant addition but the coleslaw was bland. I will be back to dine in.

    SIDE MAC N CHEESE
    Aurora A.

    What an exciting chicken place! In a market oversaturated with fast food chicken options, this one is among the best! We waited in a long line that went surprisingly pretty fast. It was the night of a concert so there were extra visitors in town. The inside reminds me of an old subway or train station. Plenty of seating and well decorated! I had no idea they served alcohol or had weekly specials! As for the food WOW!! The highlight of the order was definitely the rotisserie chicken and Swiss melt. Whatever sauce they put on the sandwich is amazing. The fries were OK nothing special. The cheese, curds and mac & cheese were definitely top-tier. I highly suggest trying the lemonade was fresh squeezed, and the cookie ls and cream milkshake was perfect. Sadly the chicken sandwich wasn't my favorite. The batter was as delicious but the chicken had some gristly parts I didn't love. I'll be back to have more curds and that rotisserie chicken sandwich!!!!

    BUTTERBIRD CLASSIC FRIED CHICKEN SANDWICH with tofu substitute
    Noelle L.

    Ok as a vegetarian maybe I should have known this wasn't going to be a hit. But they had a lot of veg options on the menu and it gets a lot of hype. Ambiance: 5 stars Service 4.5 stars Food: 2.5 stars - fried tofu was a total miss - tasteless and floppy even with the pickles and sauce. Shake was just ok. Kale salad was lacking in anything but kale (not enough biscuit or cheese.) Coleslaw was watery and too tangy. Chicken from the meat eaters "wasn't as good as KFC" but prices were HIGH. Bbq sauce and honey mustard sauces were a highlight.

    Cheese curds
    Melissa G.

    We visited Butterworth during the summer and we were impressed by how cool and hip the place is. We tried the famous cheese curds and they did not disappoint. The bar was kind of empty, probably because the university was out for the summer, but we still have a great time and enjoyed our drinks and overall experience

    Patio
    Ellena K.

    My go to brunch spot. So many different options and I love the weekly brunch specials. The kale Caesar salad is my favorite, simple but so good. I tried the rolls for the first time and they were amazing also! Perfectly salty and soft with a nicely browned crust. The service and staff are amazing. So friendly and kind, you can tell they put so much thought into every aspect of the restaurant. We tried the Peep Marshmallow Milkshake special for Easter weekend!! So cute and creative!

    Bar/entry
    Aimee J.

    I timed my visit wrong as a game had let out. Butterbird was packed! If you can find a seat at the bar, you can order there. Otherwise order at the front counter, pay, take your number, & find a seat. Based on other reviews, I ordered the classic butterbird sandwich with a side of green garlic sauce and fries. I also ordered a side of broccoli salad. I'd suggest skipping the broccoli salad, it was ok not great. Full of raisins and limo (ie not crispy) diced apples with sauce. Flavorwise, it was tangy and may have had a little but of caraway seeds. The sandwich was super moist, crispy outside and fall apart tender inside. The flavor was good. Definitely check it out. They have 80's music playing and, when I was there, local sports on play.

    chicken and waffles
    Maddie T.

    such a fun place on regent st!! we loved the decor and that it's close to a lot of other cafes. We came for brunch on Sunday around 12:30 and it was pretty empty. The counter service was quick and they brought it right to us. We both got the chicken and waffles and it was so good! The chicken was really juicy and flavorful, and the sweet corn waffles gave it a unique flavor that really popped well with the chicken. We didn't notice before ordering that they had cold brew and ended up going elsewhere for coffee, but for future reference now we know

    Jill K.

    Tried the 2 piece meal (NC), the Butterbird Classic (me), Rotisserie Chicken & Swiss Melt (Blue). Tasty sandwiches, excellent fries. Coke Shop. Order at the counter, full bar available. Will go back!

    Cheese curds
    Ted K.

    If you're looking for a casual, super cool restaurant with delicious food, then look no further than Butterbird. You order at the front counter, grab a number, and find a table. You can fill your own water cup and they'll bring the food out to you. The environment is super casual and friendly, while still being very clean and sleek. We ordered the cheese curds and they were absolutely fantastic. I highly recommend Butterbird for either a quick stop (for cheese curds of course), or a full meal. The service was friendly and the whole experience was very nice. This place is definitely worth a visit!

    Cesar salad with tofu, fries with dilly ranch, shamrock shake
    Olivia B.

    As a vegetarian I was not expecting to like/find anything worthwhile at Butterbird but wow was I wrong. They have tofu options for their entrees and have one of the best caesar salads in Madison in my opinion. The also have the best French fries ever! If you like thin/crispy French fries you'll love these. Highly recommend pairing them with the dilly ranch because it is herby and perfect. I also am obsessed with their shamrock shake which was minty and not too sweet (perfect). Service was quick and you can order at the counter or via the table QR code. They have tons of seating inside and a cute patio. Bonus points for the retro Photo Booth and overall retro vibe. I'm totally obsessed with this place and can't wait to eat here again.

    Peppermint shake
    Megan S.

    New holiday tradition unlocked. Peppermint shake was SO yummy!! Lots of delish chunks.

    vanilla CLASSIC SHAKES TO GO
    Pete L.

    i ordered a vanilla shake and they told me that they didnt have any of the stuff in stock, it was the only thing i ordered besides a diet coke. i was eating with my friends and one of the workers came up to me with a shake made from scratch highly highly recommend this place. amazing food, great atmosphere and amazing workers. THANK YOU IAN FOR THE EXTRA CUPCAKE MILKSHAKES!!!

    Spritz, margarita, honey bourbon
    Alice L.

    Really solid! I liked the interior atmosphere, 10$ cocktails were heavy i was tipsy after half my margarita. We also got cheese curds which were amazing and the chicken in the sandwiches were cooked perfectly and nicely battered. Also cute photobooth in the back of the restaurant! Loved this

    Spicy chicken sandwich, fries & spotted cow. Side of ranch

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    Can't say that I ever had a rotisserie chicken that had no taste at all. Cole slaw was rancid

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    This is one of my favorite restaurants in Madison. The food and service are consistently great. Extra credit for the great interior design.

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    Great fried chicken and drinks. Easy to order up at the bar and have them bring you your food. Plenty of TVs to catch a game as well.

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