Cafe Hollander in Hilldale is hands-down one of Madison's best spots for beer lovers and burger fanatics alike. Let's start with the beer program, because it's genuinely something to behold. There is a menu just for beers, imports, and craft picks. My favorite are all the delirium beers they have :). The Sconnie Burger and Luxemburger are local favorites. The vibe pulls it all together in a cozy, European-style place with a great rooftop patio for warmer months and a lively beer den downstairs. Staff are very attentive. Highly recommend! read more

Party of 3, seated in the very small Bier Den with two large parties. The noise level was extremely loud -- I measured it at 90.2 dB(A) - equivalent to a gas powered lawn mower. I asked the male host, Trey, if we could be moved because of the noise, and he was extremely rude, telling us no and that we would need to get back on the waitlist. We had a reservation. With his lack of customer service skills he should not be customer facing. What a miserable dining experience. read more

Café Hollander Hilldale - Noise level - American Near Me - Madison, Wisconsin

Easily got a reservation last minute for 2 adults +2 kids. The place looks huge and we sat outside on the side which was perfect because there was a play area by the mall that the kids played around while my husband and I enjoyed a few moments of peace. Lot of varied food options and amazing prices especially from the kids menu. Friendly service as well. read more

Café Hollander Hilldale - American Near Me - Madison, Wisconsin

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Food: 3.5/5 Service: 4.5/5 Ambiance: 5/5 Pretty busy Sunday morning, but managed to get a seat at the open bar. Service from the bartender was great, and food came out in a timely manner. Food itself was quite nice, hot chocolate hit all the right notes, and the Olliebollen (first time) was a unique sweet treat to have, basically more doughy donut holes. The Hot Mess was the only thing I was slightly disappointed by, as some of the sausage I got in it was noticeably colder than the rest of the dish (but definitely not refrigerator cold). Overall nice place, very large and open dining area with two levels, I'd come back to try again! read more

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The restaurant is so cute, industrial and wish I could have it in my house. Our waiter was probably one of the best we've ever had communicated so well! The food was ok, there was a sauce on the sliders that tasted a bit flowery and it just wasn't for me. I'd still come back and try it again though just because I loved the place. read more

Café Hollander Hilldale - CHORIZO BREAKFAST SLIDERS - American Near Me - Madison, Wisconsin

I'm not from the area but some local friends suggested that we meet here. It's a really cool spot. Open air, multiple levels, patio. We had brussel sprouts, a flat bread, and fries. All were perfect snacking foods. Their selection of NA's was pretty good. Friendly server. Cool vibe. read more

I stopped for dinner, and it was great! I ordered the luxemburger and some cheese curds. The cheese curds had amazing cheese pulls. I thought my burger was good, but it was a little saltier than I prefer. My server was great! However, I did wish she checked up on me more. I ran out of water and was not able to get a refill since our server was so busy hosting other people. The interior of the restaurant was really cozy, though! Good first experience. read more

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Our server Kelly was wonderful! She was super charismatic and helpful. I tried the farmers omelette with potatoes and toast and it did not disappoint. The basil aioli was delicious. The restaurant itself is eclectic with bikes hanging from the ceiling and floor to ceiling windows. read more

Café Hollander Hilldale - American Near Me - Madison, Wisconsin

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On a recent visit to Madison, Café Hollander was recommended and while we were hesitant due to its location in an outlet mall, we made our way there and are glad we did! Café Hollander is a grandiose spot with clear nods to European cafes and pubs. Lots a heavy woods, industrial style fixtures, big spaces, high ceilings and ornate details throughout. Definitely takes you out of the mall and sends you overseas. We grabbed a high top in the bar area and were greeted by our server within minutes. It' was brunch time, so we scoped out the Bloody Mary menu and both landed on the Bloody Fresca, which is a Bloody Mary with a few spicy additions including cholula and a jalapeño stuffed olive! It was delish and apparently having a small beer chaser is a thing...maybe a midwestern thing? Either way, it worked and I appreciated it. For food we started with the crispy Brussels and they were phenomenal. Pepitas, crema and parm on Brussels? Don't think I can have them any other way now! I went with the meatloaf sided with asparagus. The meatloaf was juicy and packed with seasoning and veggies. Absolutely loved the crisp they put on the edges of the meatloaf. A nice touch! The asparagus was standard, a tad al dente for my liking, but it was okay. My pal went Mediterranean with the falafel bowl. He ate every bit of it, so success. Overall, we really enjoyed our time, cocktails and food at Café Hollander. Outlet mall or not, worth a stop by! read more

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Only been here once and Enough, not as nice as GD. Overpriced and rather 'generic' . Server did not know what Kahula even was. The outdoor seating is must as it gets too loud even on Thursday read more

Great brewpub with a nice menu and excellent beer list (particularly Belgian beers). They also serve brunch all day, which is a nice feature. The building itself is very modern and has a classic brewpub feel to it. We got super friendly service from our server, and the beers were served properly in the appropriate glassware. The breakfast Sammy was nice. I love a good pretzel bun and this one was overflowing with cheese and ham. And the fries were really good as well. Definitely a great choice if you're in Madison. read more

Café Hollander Hilldale - One page of the beer list. They also have nice write ups in their book. - American Near Me - Madison, Wisconsin

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What a great spot! Patio dining with great ambiance and exceptional service! Cheese curds are fantastic. Drink of choice was Buckatabon Old Fashioned! Another great drink would be Roxanne's Red Light. Great spot to stop for good food and great drinks! read more

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It's one of our favorites for food! My husband raves about their beer menu as well. We have been to several café Hollander locations and the Hilldale location is our favorite. Really nice atmosphere with tons of seating. In the summer months, they open up the garage doors to bring the outside in. And in the winter month, they have igloos that you can eat outside with heaters. This requires an advanced reservation and can be quite pricey unless you have a larger group. The service can be hit or miss. Free parking makes up for it as well as the ability to shop around Hilldale mall. Tip: get the beer, cheese sauce, and garlic aïoli to dip your french fries in! read more

Café Hollander Hilldale - Patio vibes - American Near Me - Madison, Wisconsin

Would give more stars if I could. Incredible experience with friendly staff. Sat outside in early February and couldn't reccomend it more with their heated outside seating. read more

Café Hollander Hilldale - American Near Me - Madison, Wisconsin

Had the BEST experience with our waiter Andre!! His was so charismatic and friendly, and took great care of my boyfriend and I! He gave amazing recommendations and the food was delivered so quickly! GIVE THIS MAN A RAISE! The energy and vibes were a great way to end the night read more

Café Hollander Hilldale - Beer and Berry Mule - American Near Me - Madison, Wisconsin

The last couple of times I have been here I've walked away pretty happy with everything. It doesn't stand out on my list of top choices in Madison but is a great option for when you're in the area or you're looking for a reasonably priced brunch for a larger group. Love being able to sit outside in the summer as it's a bit loud inside, and service has been a lot more consistent the last times I've been. Today we had a large group come in for brunch and the wait was barely 20 min despite it being quite busy. I'm obsessed with the blackened garlic aioli and that avocado smorrebrod was great (I added chorizo). read more

Café Hollander Hilldale - Smokey burger - American Near Me - Madison, Wisconsin

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I took out dinner from here on a Saturday evening. There were people waiting for seats. The place had good ambiance. Tomato bisque was a nice flavorful soup. Hot chicken sandwich could have had some more heat and flavor. Grilled beef tosti with sweet potato fries was my other entree. Grilled beef sandwich tosti could have been a bit more flavorful. read more

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they have a creative menu, fast service overall and such a cute restaurant!! ordered: parfait read more

Café Hollander Hilldale - GOLDEN YOGURT FRUIT BOWL - American Near Me - Madison, Wisconsin

I've come here a couple of times for dinner and was not ever impressed but did recently come here for brunch and preferred the brunch over the dinner menu. My husband and I came here around 11 am on a Sunday and were able to get seated at one of the high top tables without a wait. We were quoted a 20 minute wait to get a table with service. The only downside to sitting at the high top tables is that you need to order at the bar and that can be a little challenging depending on how many people there are. I got the fried chicken and French toast and my husband got the pancakes. Both items were okay. I also got one of the bloody Mary's that had cilantro infused in it and wasn't too big of a fan. I would come back for happy hour since they have an extensive cocktail menu and some of the flavors seem interesting. They also have trivia on Tuesdays at 7:30 pm. read more

Café Hollander Hilldale - Fried Chicken & French Toast - American Near Me - Madison, Wisconsin

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We came with a large party and the service was great. The food overall was a good mix of greens and protein, and there are a variety of appetizers that you can get for all it's variety and atmosphere that support a large group. I thought the service and the food overall were 4 1/2 stars but pushes it over the edge is the quality of food and flavors that they have. I got the Friday fish fry with salad and it was a perfect size withgreat sauces. read more

Café Hollander Hilldale - American Near Me - Madison, Wisconsin

This remains my go-to Sunday brunch place. Menu items have slightly changed (I like the new items). Service can be slow when they are busy. Great ambiance. Recommend. read more

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Stylish eatery in a chic development but with a definite focus on style over quality. I ordered the "hot mess" which I was figurative, but was actually a literal hot mess. Ostensibly a skillet with hash browns, sausage, cheese and egg, this was covered in an oddly sweet but extremely spicy sauce. It was like bad enchilada sauce mixed with a half cup of sugar. Without it, this might have been a somewhat decent dish, but sadly the dish was smothered in it. My companion's wrap was better but too salty. On a positive note the sweet potato fries were awesome. read more

The food was good,service was good but not the most extensive menu I've seen. They have a fairly large dining room especially with the upstairs being operable. The have a really good wait list system that keeps you informed about the length of your wait read more

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Café Hollander is always a favorite of mine! Tried the pretzel bites for the first time and they were absolutely delicious! Was greeted with a nice surprise of parmesan sprinkled over them which took them to a whole new level, especially with the bier cheese aioli. I can also easily say their pecan salmon salad is one of the best salads I've had eating out at a restaurant. They also provide a wide variety of seating, both indoors and outdoors, that allows for quick seat placement and large groups! read more

Café Hollander Hilldale - PECAN SALMON SALAD - American Near Me - Madison, Wisconsin

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Cisco food and mid service. Basically sit down vibes with fast food. Just mid for too much money. My food was microwaved and I asked for a medium rare burger and it was fully cooked. What a joke of a place read more

Madison doesn't have a lot of breakfast or brunch places. If there is one, it's weekends only. Thank you Cafe Hollander for providing this essential service. Thursday morning we were yearning for brunch. We arrived @10ish. The restaurant was surprisingly busy. We were seated right away. Service was swift, attentive, friendly and informative. It's brunch. This calls for a Bloody Mary. They have several to choose from. I like spicy so I chose the spicy badger. Good but needed more spice. Our waiter brought me a bunch of hot sauces so I could adjust the heat. They have a great staff. My husband picked a seasonal beer choice from a fairly extensive list. The brunch menu has both breakfast and lunch items. We both chose breakfast and left happy and full. The breakfast tacos were filled with chorizo, scrambled eggs and cheese. Three to an order with crispy fried breakfast potatoes. I could only eat one but the leftovers were great. My hubby ordered the hot mess. Meat, potatoes, eggs, etc. stacked on each other. Big thumbs up. Looking forward to our next visit. read more

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Great environment, fast service, and amazing food. Our server Marianna was wonderful!

We had high hopes for this adorable establishment and a high-end shopping complex. However, we were disappointed. Service was slow. Our server seemed off. They were out of quite a few things. For appetizers we had the crispy brussels sprouts they were delicious whipped feta and cheese curds the cheese curds were great, but they were so very few of them hardly enough for three people to share. I had the case with asparagus the quiche was overdone and not good. My coworker had the Rubin which looked like a cafeteria sandwich and some fries. The plates are beautiful, but the food is lackluster. read more

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Had a lovely brunch to celebrate our ten year anniversary of living in Madison. My husband had the beef & Brussels hash. His words, "fantastic"! I had the brew city Benedict, it was good, but the sausage was kinda bland. I was expecting more of a kick with it. I would get it again, minus the sausage. The cheddar chive biscuit that comes with it was delicious! Our drinks were delicious. The staff was very busy as we came during the peak of the brunch hour. Even so, we didn't have to wait too long for our table, nor our food. Great location for groups, kids and families. read more

Café Hollander Hilldale - Brew City Benedict - American Near Me - Madison, Wisconsin

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Fun atmosphere. The main meals were very delicious, especially the cheese curds. I do have some criticisms: the sweet potato fries were overcooked, too chewy, and alittle too salty. Our sever was very nice and friendly, but she never came by to see if we needed drink refills; all our glasses were empty. When my wife did finally get a refill, the empty glass was left on the table. I gotta say, but for that reason, I would've given CH 4-stars. read more

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This is a great brunch spot. I went with the girls on a Saturday and had the goat cheese omelet. It was the perfect size and tasted acidic and delicious. I love the cheese curds here-they don't kill my stomach and they have so many different dipping sauce options. read more

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When we arrived, the hostess took a minute to acknowledge us which is okay. Once we got sat, our waiter came and took our beverage orders, seemed very attentive but like slightly scared for some reason? He gave good service the whole time though. Once we all had a chance to look at the menu we ordered the fries as an appetizer. They were quite good but came out lukewarm. Also, after a bit the waiter offered to get us plates for our appetizer but those never came. A while later, we ordered our meals, all getting varieties of french toast. While we waited, we noticed that *all* the staff looked scared for some reason? Not just our waiter. They all looked as if they were just scolded to do better before people started showing up. Barely even acknowledging other staff as they went by each other. It took a long while for the food to show up and when it did it ranged from lukewarm to cold. Which was kind of disappointing as the flavor was good. Wonder what it would've been like hot. We think that's due to the fact we were on the second floor...so the trip from the kitchen downstairs up the stairs to us, probably contributes to the cold food. Additionally what was weird is a table who arrived around the time we ordered our food, with the same waiter, was sat, orders taken, food delivered, and bill paid before we were given our bill or finished our food. The atmosphere was cool, bicycles hanging from the ceiling with plants and flowers in their spokes. They also have their christmas decor up already which is neat. Although, when busy it's quite loud and echoey which was a bit overwhelming. Overall not bad experience but, for the price....definitely still not a first choice stop for me. read more

Café Hollander Hilldale - Cinnamon Streusel French Toast - American Near Me - Madison, Wisconsin

I am surprised by the rating of Cafe Hollander. The brunch was very good and the entire table loved the donuts. The atmosphere is also quite pleasing. If you ain't Dutch, you ain't much.It's a nice spot for breakfast if you find yourself in Madison, Wisconsin. read more

Noisy and overpriced. Food was just passable. Service was good. Crowded seating and uncomfortable. Not ever again. read more

Oh Café Hollander. I have been a few times to the various Café Hollander's in the Wisconsin area and always get a similar experience: Drinks are kind of meh, soft pretzel bites with beir cheese are the greatest food I have ever tasted, ordering anything else is a dice roll, and your bill at the end if going to be waaayyy more than you thought it would be. I really like the ambiance of the restaurant, they always are beautiful and have a great design. But at the end of the day, when you go out to eat you are going out TO EAT. So let's talk about the food. Typically I stick with apps because I find the menu creations for entrees to be a bit excessive so I tried to play it safe with cheese curds and pretzel bites. Pretzel bites were awesome and that beir cheese is possibly the best beir cheese money can buy. The cheese curds however were overcooked (you can tell this when all the cheese in the cheese curd fries out and you just have a shell of breading) and very oily, upsetting my stomach. The drink I got was also nothing special and didn't taste like it had any alcohol in it. Not to mention it was like $14, which for what amounted to a cup of lemonade is way too much. Overall, I think this place is fine for a quick snack (pretzel bites) and a beverage, but definitely consider going someplace else for a full meal read more

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I had a great meal at Cafe Hollander. It's a perfect location in Hildale with close and easy parking. There are tons of seating options including, really nice dining igloos, bar seating, upstairs tables, and dining room seating. We sat in the back dining room area and loved it. Even though it's a big restaurant it still felt cozy, especially on a cold winter night. We started off our meal with the crispy brussel sprouts. They were delicious. Very crispy with an incredible crema drizzled on top. For my main meal I enjoyed the BLT&A. Avocado on a BLT is genius. Everything including the bread was very fresh. I went with frites on the side which is always a great decision. Everything came out on warm plates which was a nice touch. I paired my meal with the High Speed Wit beer. The beer list is extensive including anything from ambers and stouts to blondes and pilsners and everything in between. I loved that the food menu included beer suggestions with certain dishes. For example, I went with the High Speed Wit because it was a recommended pair with the BLT&A. When menus include many options, I love having suggestions like these. Our waitress was attentive and timely. Overall I had a great experience and a delicious meal. I definitely recommend Cafe Hollander whether it's a night out with your friends or family/kids or a date night. read more

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We had eaten at two of their locations in the Milwaukee area but not the one in our town. With a City Tin coupon in hand we stopped in for lunch on a Saturday. It was pretty crowded so we opted to eat at the bar versus wait for a table. The bar is big and airy and we had a good time chatting with the bartender and watching the action. Unfortunately they were out of the Luxembourg beer Bofferding so I went with the Milwaukean Bloody Mary. It was quite good and spicy. Even the carrot was hot! We liked the chaser which was one of their exclusive beers - it was a wit. I was really hoping for lunch but of course everyone does brunch so I ordered the brie, ham, and bacon croissant. It was excellent. Even the potatoes were very good. My wife got the quinoa veggie bowl and liked it a lot though it was perhaps a bit spicer than expected. Prices were typical for a place like this. Would like to stop again for dinner or lunch especially in summer since it looks like the outdoor space would be nice. read more

Café Hollander Hilldale - Milwaukeean bm - American Near Me - Madison, Wisconsin

Food was delicious and came out quick, our server was nice and attentive, the interior was nicely decorated had nice lighting and was larger than expected. The smoked salmon toast looked somewhat unappetizing visually but it shocked me with how delicious it was! Would definitely come again read more

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Warm decor, very charming. Pub food, delicious. Got the Luxemburger with their recommended Bofferding pilsner, top notch. My boo got the grilled cheese beef tosti sandwich on challah bread.. HOLLAAA that was good iwth the founders backwoods bastard strong ale. wooh that's a slam. Bartender was very nice & charming, earned his tip for sure. read more

We had an odd experience at the Hilldale location yesterday which was very out of character. Three of us were seated outside at a table under an umbrella. It was unusually windy, and the umbrella seemed unstable. All of a sudden, it lifted off entirely, and would have probably flown away and hurt someone or damaged something had my friend not grabbed the pole and held it down. Trying to fit it back into the base, we discovered that a little set-in screw at the bottom had not been properly inserted. We fixed it ourselves and told a server who came by. We then observed several servers checking the other tables. Geez. I'll also mention that our server seemed less than interested in doing their job and couldn't be bothered to refill water or coffee. Never even asked if we wanted another drink. We sat for awhile after our meal (there were lots of empty tables so we didn't feel in a hurry to leave) and never saw the server again after paying the bill. This has not been my past experience at Hollender, so I'll hope that this was just a one-off. read more