When you're in the Cheese Capital, your first stop has to be a cheese shop--and Fromagination is…read moreone of the top-rated cheese stores in the U.S. for a reason. This place is a dream if you love cheese (or snacks in general). You can sample a ton of different cheeses, and the staff is super helpful at guiding you toward what you'll actually love. I tried multiple varieties and ended up taking home their top-selling, award-winning cheese--and wow, it lived up to the hype. They also have all the perfect add-ons for a cheese board, so it's an easy stop whether you're building a picnic, hosting, or just want a great souvenir from Madison. Save this for your next trip to Madison, Wisconsin!

Perfect place to pick up a special gift for anyone. Every cheese you can imagine & they have great…read morepairing ideas for you and your entertaining needs! The staff is great they know everything there is to know about Wisconsin cheeses! It's a very well organized little shop right on the square, you must stop in for a bite to eat!

We have stopped in this store many times over the years especially after being at the Saturday…read moreFarmers market. The store feels a bit sparsely stocked but they do have a nice selection of cheeses from around the state. They do offer some small samples. The prices are not cheap but similar to other specialty cheese stores around the area. We've picked up many different cheeses here over the years. This store isn't as nice or as well stocked as their location in Milwaukee on 3rd Street. I hope this place continues to survive on State Street.

We haven't had time this visit to do a creamery or cheese factory visit, yet this cheese mart…read moredowntown Madison was a fabulous stop for us to learn more about the State of WI's cheese producers and sample (free) some of the most popular ones! The staff was helpful with our questions, grateful they offer drinks for purchase, and a public bathroom. Also - perfect stop for souvenirs/gifts! Super cute store!

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.

Staff was great we went to see what they had. I have never been there before. They had a large…read moreselection of meat and cheese. And plenty of pantry items. I got jerky, seasoning , a sausage, and pretzel buns. Would have gotten more but was not prepared. I did not know they existed. lol. But next time I am around I will be more prepared

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! :)

Yummy ice cream with a quick self-guided tour about the science of ice cream making. Sweets plus…read morescience = yummy combo that's good for the brain. We waited behind a line of students, but didn't realize they were there for orientation and free ice-cream. So now you know to ask before waiting behind a line here. Didn't get a chance to try the sandwiches but mother-in-law recalled them being tasty. Will be back when I'm in the area again. Sorry no photo of ice cream or inside.. got too excited with ice cream and the tour..

Can't believe I've never been here! Trouble is that it's not easy to get to unless you're on…read morecampus. But if you can make your way deep into the UW Campus, it's worth a stop. Find a parking spot and check it out! Not a huge selection, but what they have is pretty darn good. I had the strawberry and enjoyed it.

This is a neatly organized higher end grocery store. I stop by generally to get their Scottish…read moresalmon which is $26/lb. But the quality is good. I usually get meat and chicken as well. They also have exotic Wisconsin specialties like Rush Creek Reserve Uplands Cheese and Potters crackers. The ice cream section also has high end ice creams like Jeni's.

Great semi-upscale supermarket, albeit a bit pricey. They carry Madison Sourdough Bread!!!…read moreExcellent selection of quality food items.

I stopped by to buy some beef. This is a small neat store. I got a pound of of ground beef for…read moreabout $9 and a boneless ribeye steak for about $26 per pound. Both were really good. There was chicken in the freezer. I think the beef is the best thing to get from here, that too get the beef from display. There is more beef in the freezer, but I didnt find that as good as the one in the display. There were some other boutique items like expensive salt.

Our favorite butcher shop in Madison. Excellent selection and everything we've ever brought home is…read moreexcellent. Also the people working in the shop are friendly and help with questions.

Publix is the only 5-star supermarket I've come across but Metcalfe's is pretty awesome. The only…read morething missing here is an area to eat their prepared foods. If that had a little sit down area, then they would be on the same level as Publix. Their quality and level of service are top-notch. I was surprised by how well the store is run and how clean and organized every aisle is. Liquor pricing especially is beyond reproach. I've been living here for the last two weeks while staying in town for business. It's been a pleasant and welcomed surprise. Recommended...

This is a great grocery store for all ages and pretty handicap accessible! The store has been very…read moreclean when I go. The prices are a bit higher than your walmart or metro market typically. My only complaint is that I can't always clearly understand the organization of the store and have needed to ask for help to find products.

I am disappointed that the staff allow customers to enter and purchase items without always wearing…read morea mask. And, when asked about this, the very nice checker said "We have to serve them." I also am disappointed to see the men at the meat counter with masks below their noses and chins. I have decided that I need to stay away until they are more serious about everyone's health, or until the end of this pandemic. I have been a regular customer for years and have always felt well treated. This, however, has made me frustrated and I must draw a line.

My go to place for meat. (it took me forever to find such a place in this butcher-less town)…read more Everyone in this town think Jacobson brothers is the place to turn for their butched meat needs. I think this is mostly because ya'all think there is a correlation between the dollar amount and meat quality. Jacobson brothers did not come to the rescue when I needed a 8 pound fresh ham to brine. Knoche's did. Knoche's seems to carry every part of the cow and pig. Some parts are not on display in the case, and are hidden away in the basement freezer. I found this out on my most recent meat hunt -- for short ribs. Ask the the cute aproned men to run down and get them. While not the cheapest priced cuts in town, they are reasonably priced and fairly high quality. Furthermore, you can feel good shopping at a locally owned joint. They also have family recipes of chili, potato salad, bratwursts, etc that I am always tempted to try.

Best food ever and a bakery delicious this place is the perfect spot . Girls look mean but they are…read morekind and service is good can't complain . The ambiance is very happy, inviting.

I went to get bread and when I picked it up, there were roaches crawling around. I told the workers…read moreand they just said sorry.