I'm back again for the Ruben sandwich and fries. But this time I picked a brownie…read more It was really no waiting because I got it to go and the place was not that busy at 1:30pm. Lots of seating inside and outside available and on a hot day like today it was nice to duck in and cool off in the air conditioning. The place was pretty quiet.

This place was highly rated and stopped by on my way to Milwaukee. The service was very slow. It…read morewas just me, this was after I was seated. The food after I ordered did come of fast. I ordered the Cornbeef Hash. Just like with most places recently it lacked salt and even a little pepper. The biscuit was cold, and while the meal seemed to be fresh, it just lacked flavor. This place is not for me.

My husband and I are on a road trip from California and stopped in here to try a diner. There was…read moreone server working and maybe just one cook in the back, but they had things well handled. We ordered a pancake, and scrambled eggs with sausage & English muffin. It was a solid meal to fill you up and get you on your way. It seems to be a local favorite Judging by the people that came in and knew the server. This is a cash only Restaurant which we were fine with.

The Curve is one of those old-school diners that feels like it hasn't changed in decades... and…read morehonestly, that's part of the charm. If you're looking for a trendy brunch spot, this isn't it. But if you want a classic greasy spoon serving up hearty breakfasts at reasonable prices, The Curve delivers. I ordered the pancakes, and they were absolutely massive. Seriously, they're the kind of pancakes that hang over the edge of the plate. Fluffy, filling, and definitely worth ordering. The atmosphere is exactly what you'd expect from a neighborhood diner. Nothing fancy, just good food and a place where the regulars seem to know everyone. Service was friendly, although not particularly fast, but that's part of the experience. The legit perfect hangover spot! The biggest thing to know before you go: bring cash. They're cash only, and it would be a shame to get all the way there and have to turn around. Overall, I'd come back. The oversized pancakes alone are worth the trip, and sometimes a no-frills breakfast just hits the spot.

Darling and delicious! We walked up on a Saturday morning and only had to wait 30 minutes for a…read moretable (popped across the street and got a coffee and Bloom pastry to share in the meantime - ideal). The space is so cute and quaint inside: it makes you feel like you're in a cozy neighborhood spot. And you are! I love that there's not many seats in here - makes it feel extra special. Our server was great and attentive. I ordered the omelette with hashbrowns, and my friend got the breakfast plate plus fruit - both were delicious. Hashbrowns were plentiful and hit the spot! We loved dining here, and I'd absolutely recommend to others in the area!

Shame on me for not visiting Ogden's sooner as it's one of the better breakfast spots in Madison. I…read morestopped in during the week and was greeted with a packed house in the small space. Luckily there was an open table. Although busy, our server was quick to top off our coffee (which was excellent btw). I opted for their omelette special-meatloaf with sautéed peppers, onions and provolone. The meatloaf filling was broken into pieces and sautéed with the other ingredients. The omelette was outstanding. Even better were their hash browns. I would go out of my way just for these. Truly a great spot. Highly recommended.

Great food and service! Best hashbrowns I've had in a long time. Really big pancake that doesn't…read moredry out and absorb all of the syrup. Great butter and coffee as well. My daughter had the pancake and sausage link which were also very good. Portions are large, prices are good, and the servers are all very personable. I don't typically allow my daughter to have a lot of sugar but when we first arrived, our server Danette gave a little cup of fruit loops to my almost 2 year old to keep her occupied until the food came out. If you're looking for some good food and decent prices, this is the place. We love a good simple diner with great food and great service.

I wanted to like this place, I really did. Did some research on solid diners in the Madison area…read moreand this is one of the ones that popped up. It was off the highway, so I thought I would give it a go. Walked in and it was what you would expect from a Wisconsin diner -- old carpeting, waitresses who are lifers, and signage from the bygone era. I sat at the bar, with barstools that came about 4 feet off the ground, and asked the cordially waitress what was good. She rattled off about 3/4 of the breakfast menu so I needed a few minutes. A few minutes passed and I went with the Krab Cakes Benedict (why the K?) and the Cottage Platter. The crab cakes were decent (definitely better than the Cottage Platter), but very crisp on the outside, straddling the line of burnt, and somewhat cooked on the inside. Light on the seasoning. As they say on the cooking shows, it was screaming for some acidity...or in this case some Old Bay. Then the Cottage Platter, which I was very much looking forward to, fell flat for me. The hashbrowns had a funky taste to them, which I couldn't quite place. And again, overall, the dish was lacking in flavor. Would I go out of my way to hit this place up again? Most likely not. If I was in the area and wanted to try something else, I probably would.

It had been decades since I last had breakfast at Mickies. With the recent publicity about the…read morelong time owners retiring and new folks taking it over we thought we would give the place a try - especially before the students all return to campus. It was a bit after 8am on a Friday morning and the place was hopping but we were able to grab a booth. The wait staff was hustling and eventually got to us. The service was very good from that point onward despite the fact that the place was packed by the time we left. The menu is on the back wall or via a QR code (never my favorite). They also have menus on the wall from the 50's which are eyeopening given today's prices. We started with a cherry milkshake that was not only delicious but huge so two of us split it. All three of us opted for their breakfast sandwich which you can build with many different variations - way more than most restaurants. All three versions were tasty. The side of yanks (American fry potatoes) were just OK but I didn't order them. Thumbs up and we will need to return sooner rather than later.

Classic delicious diner brunch foods. *CASH ONLY* they have an ATM inside…read more They greeted us at the door and were friendly and quick throughout our meal. I had the american cheese omelet with bacon and toast. My one complaint was that the bottom of my omelet was a lil burnt. Otherwise everything tasted exactly how it looked. We also got a vanilla shake. It came with extra straws and long spoons. I would personally recommend using the long spoons to consume this shake since I tried using the straw and it was difficult. Perhaps someone with stronger lungs would have more success. The shake was very sweet. Overall, had a lovely time. Will be back to try some of the sweet dishes next! Thanks :)

We were looking for a hearty breakfast before we headed to The Great Taste of the Midwest beer…read morefestival and this place was right down the street from the hotel. We arrived and were told we could sit anywhere there was an open seat. The place reminded me of breakfast restaurants I went to in Buffalo when I was growing up; just had that nice homey feel. Our server was great our food was hot, fresh and delicious and the prices were very reasonable. We ordered the sirloin steak and eggs, corned beef hash and a classic breakfast plate. My steak was seasoned well and cooked to perfection; my eggs were just as ordered too. The rye toast was warm, crispy and slathered in real butter. What a great find!

Your regular breakfast diner. I got a corned beef hash and i love that it's homemade. There wasn't…read morea lot of flavor though, but cholula easily fixed that. My waitress was really attentive and the atmosphere was cozy. Good for eavesdropping on elderly customers' cool stories!

Typical diner atmosphere. Food is very good, but portions are not large. Coffee is expensive, but…read morethey do leave a pot on your table. I have always had good service here. They are famous for their pies, of course, and they will not disappoint.

I came to the diner expecting way too much from people saying this is the go to made from scratch…read morepie place. I ordered the Popeye, a spinach omelette and a slice of apple pie. The omelette was OK like 2.5 stars with fresh spinach, tomatoes, olives and feta cheese. The eggs were overcooked leaning heavily toward rubbery. Ingredients were as advertised but took over because of the omelette's texture. The star was the biscuit - layered and buttery perfect with some honey. I ordered the apple pie but it had a crumb topping which was very blond in color with a thick underbelly of floured glue! Yuck I complained and was told that this is how they make their pies and if I wanted a full top crust- well only cherry and peach apple have double crusts. Cherry pie did have a double crust and the filling was almost thick enough to hold up my fork! I'm not sure that the cherry filling was not canned. What do you think? Service was excellent my waitress was attentive and very loyal to the business. She stated she told the cook? about my apple pie concerns and proudly gave me a coupon for a free slice of pie the next time I dined inside. I left the coupon with a substantial tip for her service.

Every time I'm in Madison, I make it a point to stop here. I'm usually just passing through so I…read moreget here right when it opens, which is one of the best times. It's quiet and it feels like the world slows down for a minute. It's comfortable and also very eclectic, a get your own coffee place. Condiments, water, etc. along the back wall. Order at the counter, they'll give you a number, and then bring your meal out. The menu has a great selection of offerings, but I always get my usual. The pancakes are unreal, so delicious. You will also find adult beverages here as well for those who need a morning/mid-afternoon pick me up. It gets packed so plan well ahead or be prepared to wait a while. Great service. Great place.

What a great breakfast! In true Becky fashion I've been meaning to try this place forever, heard it…read morewas closing and will now go once a week until they are done! If you're reading this and it's not the end of May 2025, go check it out. But not if the weather is super suspect because you stand outside to wait your turn at the counter! I had the trio and those were some of the best pancakes I've ever had. I wish they kept the butter on the tables so it was softer and easier to spread! I appreciated a truly pretty and fresh tasting fruit cup with a variety of fruit, and the chorizo was fantastic with great flavor and heat. I didn't try the coffee but my friends appreciated the different flavor option. I want to redo my kitchen with their lighting and wonder if they'll auction it off?

It's a good thing my wife and I are early risers. We stayed close to Willy St the last time in…read moreMadison and Willaby's was only a 15 min walk away. Good thing for that walk because you will be stuffed upon leaving. Hearty portions of greasy spoon diner breakfast legends are served with a smile at this CASH Only joint. I had the Fair Oaks Skillet which was fantastic, my wife got a super stuffed omelette and we had one HUGE blueberry pancake to split. Both left full and happy with a great walk down Willy st to help with digestion. We will be back.

I found out from my daughter she and her friends used to go here in middle school cause it's so…read moreclose to Marquette/Okeef middle schools. The food is just what I was looking for in the morning. Reminded me of going to that on neighborhood handout place for people who like breakfast for lunch. The service was just the way you'd expect the local breakfast spot to be. Guy in back with the white apron calling out orders and the server walking over in record speed cause they know you're hungry. The place sits right in Willy street the great street. You can sit by the big front window and watch the neighborhood come to life. They have a nice breakfast counter too with the spools you can spin on, it's an old time atmosphere. There are a few booths but they move you in and out pretty fact so I've never had to wait.

Such a cutesy aesthetic place with lovely service and amazing amazing food!…read more Got the seasonal Pumpkin Cinnamon Roll Pancakes and they were a 10 on 10! Really strong amount of pumpkin spice flavor and the perfect cinnamon swirl going on there. The cream cheese topping on top along with that maple syrup really was a lovely combination. It also had some fresh strawberries on top but I had those plain because I really love the pumpkin and cream cheese and cinnamon and maple combination. I ordered the short stack and it just disappeared. Would definitely recommend getting the big one here! The bakery section in the front was also so appetizing. Everything was so appealing! I bought the lavender blueberry scone and it was delicious. A strong amount of lavender and strong amount of blueberry flavor coming through and overall so tender and soft even 2 days later! I can totally see why this place is all the hype because I went on a Tuesday morning and they still had nearly every table full!

Went to Marigold Kitchen and was really impressed!…read more I was in Madison for a layover and I asked the hotel receptionist if he had any recs for breakfast- he pointed me to Marigold Kitchen. The atmosphere is homey and the staff were warm and attentive. I like how it's located in the center of downtown. I got a seasonal pumpkin spice muffin and fresh squeezed orange juice to start. The muffin was soft and had good pumpkin flavor. The OJ was pulpy and fresh. I also got an americano, which was bold and smooth. For the main breakfast, I got the breakfast bowl and subbed sweet potato for regular potato. The bowl was outstanding! The verde slaw was unique but super refreshing. The meat and potato combo was spiced nicely and satisfying. The chipotle aioli added a welcomed heat and the eggs were fluffy and delicious. All of this was under $25! Great pricing.