I've been to Everly for brunch and for dinner. For brunch, it's a solid spot, though not the best I've ever had. I was much more impressed with dinner. They serve refreshing cocktails, and the dishes are creative and delicious. Some of the serving sizes leave you wanting more, so if you show up hungry, you may want to ask the waitress about how much food you're going to get with the items you are considering! read more

Have been here 4-ish times since it opened: brunch, lunch, and dinner Particularly at its slightly lower price point, leaps ahead of anything else in Madison. It has a clear California concept (complete with luxury toasts) that differentiates from other farm-to-table type restaurants in Madison. It's subtle but also transports you just enough... and when the giant windows open in the spring I imagine it'll be an even stronger concept. Beers and wines are California heavy. I'm not a huge fan of hop-filled beers, so not ideal for me (but definitely on brand for what they're going for). Mixed drinks have all been solid -- particularly enjoy that they have an alcoholic creamsicle, which is just fun. The standout at every meal has been the vegetable sides... would definitely get at least two every meal. Of the three meals, brunch was probably the weakest of the three... which likely says more about my thoughts on brunch than anything else. Bottom Line: It's a unique concept for Madison that I could imagine succeeding in any city in the US -- no need to lower standards in Madison... and can eat relatively healthily at the same time. read more

I had lunch at Everly with a coworker the other day. I hadn't been there since it was Bluephies so I was looking forward to seeing all the changes they've made with décor and menus. Upon walking in, I really liked the open, airy environment that they created. It's clean and white with nice greens and warm wood accents spread throughout. I even liked the light fixtures and the ability to see into the kitchen (somewhat). But my favorite part of the new décor..........the chairs! They are truly the most comfortable chairs I've ever sat in at any restaurant I've ever been to in my entire life. Big statement, I know, but absolutely true. It's a California-inspired menu and I'm a California-made girl (Bakersfield to be exact) so I was looking forward to fresh flavors and lots of beautiful vegetables & lean proteins. Their menu is lovely and full of fun, delicious, healthy things to eat. The prices are a bit higher, but for me, it's worth it for the quality of food you're getting. Our server, Carrin, was super fun, really helpful since we were first timers and just the perfect amount of sassy. We really enjoyed her. I ordered the avocado toast which comes topped with this incredibly luscious salmon. Carrin recommended I order a vegetable side as well since it's a smaller plate. So I chose a side of brussel sprouts. I also ordered the avocado toast sans red onions and then later I pulled the peppers off. While I'm an adventurous eater, I have a tender constitution when it comes to raw onions and hotter peppers. That's just me. The food was fantastic and unique! They use Madison Sourdough bread (yum), the avocados were perfectly ripe (just needed a pinch of salt), the parsley and lemon juice on top added this wonderful brightness to it, and the salmon............the salmon was like the frosting. It was kind of magnificent, y'all. I will definitely order the toast again. And last, but certainly not least, the brussel sprouts.....they were, to date, the sexiest and yummiest I've ever had. Anywhere. And who doesn't love a sexy sprout?! #amiright They were caramelized and tender and tossed in this creamy, but not at all heavy, garlic aioli. So good it makes you want to slap yo mama!!!! *not really, it's just a saying. It was a great first experience and I am excited about going there for dinner some night to try the larger plates, but I'll definitely be back for lunch, to sit in those crazy comfy chairs and eat some perfectly avocado toast, maybe with a side of sexy sprouts, who knows..... read more

Everly - Avocado toast and a side of brussel sprouts - fantastic! - New American Near Me - Madison, Wisconsin

Great place, great food! Excellent, good-for-you food and lots of gluten free options! Will definitely be back!

I have visited Everly five times--once for dinner and four times for breakfast. We enjoyed our dinner for the most part. The mushroom toast on MSD's delicious miche bread was the night's winner. We enjoyed the cauliflower and fried artichokes just fine. Much less successful were the remoulade salad, in which the ingredients just didn't seem to add up to a unified dish, and the butternut squash and rice curry, which came with just five (literally, I counted) 1/2-inch cubes of squash, about 3 tablespoons of sauce, and an INSANE amount of flavorless rice. We have found the food at brunch to be more successful, if inconsistent. And although the service is a major disappointment every time we visit (long waits for service & food delivery, servers lacking knowledge about the menu), the food and great location kept bringing us back. Our favorite brunch items are the brown rice pudding and the caramelized granola, both of which are beautifully balanced in texture and flavor. When we ordered both of these dishes during a recent visit, however, we were disappointed. First, it took around 30 minutes for our food to come out, which was surprising, because the restaurant was only one-quarter full when we ordered. When the food finally arrived, we discovered that the chef had forgotten to include the very ingredients that take these dishes to the next level--the chopped mint and orange-scented yogurt that belong on the granola and the hazelnuts and grapefruit creme fraiche for the brown rice pudding. Instead, each dish received a small dollop of plain whipped cream, which did nothing to add flavor or complexity. When the manager came to check on us, we (politely and patiently) explained that the dishes were fine, but were missing these key ingredients. It took another 10 minutes to get the ramekins containing the proper ingredients (and even then, "orange-scented yogurt" we received was just plain whipped cream with some orange zest sprinkled on top). The manager did not check on us after that or offer us any discount for our disappointing meals. On a previous visit, we ordered the Lots of Grains hotcake and discovered that the center of the thick pancake was completely raw batter, so we sent it back. Even after another round on the grill, it came back very gooey inside. When we sent it back a third time, it returned cooked through, at last, but burned black on the outside. The manager was very apologetic, and insisted on taking the hotcake off of our bill. This place has so much potential, and I REALLY want it to succeed. But I expect more from a Food Fight restaurant. Until management makes significant efforts to improve quality control, service issues, and loyalty efforts, I won't be coming back. read more

Visiting Madison for the weekend without a real plan for a Saturday morning meal. Her daughter who is a freshman found this wonderful spot but had never been there. The offerings were diverse, unique, and once delivered - beyond expectations. Hibiscus kombucha - REALLY!? Where can you find that? it was excellent. Avocado salmon eggs Benedict. OMG. read more

I offered Everly as an option when my roommate's mother was in town for a place for us to have dinner together. It was great! We arrived and were told that it would be a 30-45 minute wait, but that we were welcome to grab a drink at the bar and eat there if a space opened up. The bar was crowded, but we found space to stand at the far end of the bar. All of the servers who had to maneuver around the area we were standing in were so polite! We got to the bar and decided to order a bottle of wine. We asked if we could have a sample of our top two choices before ordering a bottle and they gladly accommodated us. I have no idea how long we waited (probably close to the predicted time frame) before we were seated. The time flied as we loved perusing the menu and chatting with one another. Once we were seated we were met with great service. We ordered the steamed mussels and bread to start, very good! I ordered buckwheat Bolognese and I LOVED it! Highly recommend. I also tried the farro risotto and that was quite good. At the end of our meal the general manager stopped by to ensure everything had gone smoothly. A really nice touch. The only downside is we didn't save room for dessert! I'll be back to check out more things on the menu for sure! read more

One of my favorites local restaurants for brunch! My go-to is the sausage & potato hash. They also serve great coffee and delicious brunch cocktails! And their outdoor seating has a lovely ambiance, with hanging plants and string lights. I appreciated the new protocols they had put in place for the pandemic, including a "sanitation station" with hand sanitizer, extra napkins, and complimentary bags that customers could use to place their face masks in. read more

Excellent Gluten free options, I would highly recommend this place to anyone who needs a GF dinner

We tried Everly for a late lunch last weekend. It had only been open for less than a week, but we were excited to try it. Bright, airy, windows which open to an outdoor patio area. It looks like a fun place to hang out for drinks. We were greeted at the door by the hostess who escorted us to a booth. Our waiter then brought us water and menus. Since we arrived after lunch but before dinner they had a limited menu. We ordered the Avocado Toast and the Whitefish Toast. Think bruschetta -- garlicky toast with various toppings. The Whitefish Toast was amazing. Whitefish in a mayonnaise/mustard based sauce. Mildly pickled cauliflower and radishes on top complimented the whitefish mix. It was delicious! The Avocado Toast however, wasn't quite as good. The avocado and salmon mix was tasty as expected, but it was topped by red onion slices and parsley leaves. The onion and parsley flavors were very sharp and completely overwhelmed the salmon and avocado. Smaller, minced portions might have paired better. The atmosphere, the service, the presentation, and the whitefish were all excellent. I'm glad we tried it and am looking forward to them getting established. read more

One of our favorite restaurants in Madison for brunch, unique cocktails and lunch. Love this outdoor seating options and service is always impeccable. This is an essential place to bring out of town guests. My fav menu item...Brussel sprouts. read more

My mother who is 28 years of being a vegetarian ordered the curry with forbidden rice which is labeled on the menu as a vegan and gluten free dish. Half way trough eating she found tons of pieces of chicken in the curry. I felt very angry after this happened due to the fact that this restaurant is known for having many different options for dietary needs and that it was also marked on the menu as a vegan dish. read more

Great spot for happy hour. Especially if the weather's nice and can enjoy the outdoor seating. Happy hour drink and food specials are definitely worth getting there early for. Excellent bar service. Attentive and helpful with suggestions. Korean tacos and potato samosas with tangy cilantro chutney were very well executed. Outdoor space filled up by 6 pm. Arrive early when the weathers nice to get a seat read more

I've been to Everly several times, including for brunch, lunch, and dinner. I have never been disappointed in any of my choices. The food is always great and the service is casual but just right. read more

It seems like someone read an article on what's trendy in restaurants and tried to shove as much of it into one space as possible: open kitchen, community tables, dish towel napkins, cleverly named cocktails, avacado toast, etc. It hits all the trends but feels forced and inauthentic. I love the idea of getting healthy fare while eating out, and maybe flavor is a necessary trade off, but I was underwhelmed with my choices, though my friend loved his salmon. read more

I tried the grain bowl today and added salmon. I would come back for this dish, the salmon was cooked perfectly and the meat fell apart just like it should. The flavor mix with the kale and the fried egg was delicious. read more

Overall statement - I still miss Bluphies! We went with a group and had dinner. I needed a shoehorn to get into the table, the chairs are way too big for the table and I'm not a big guy. The service was great, but I wasn't a fan of the menu. I ended up with the burger trying to stay easy. The burger was tiny in a oversized bun and the herb-roasted potatoes tasted like they were cooked with torch gun. It should really be listed as $$$, it was very pricey. No reason for me to go back. I'm actually surprised other people rated it that high, just not my type of food. read more

SO YUMMY definitely would recommend the chilaquiles (and def add the pork) and the smoked salmon eggs benedict read more

Everly - SO YUMMY smoked salmon eggs benedict pictured here (also would recommend chilaquiles) - New American Near Me - Madison, Wisconsin

Worse grilled cheese I've ever had. Tasteless and greasy. Tomato soup was good. Food Fight restaurant's quality has certainly gone down hill the last few years, even before Covid. Will not eat at Everly again. read more

Oh Everly... how we miss dining with you! We live about 25 minutes away and were worried that doing take out for dinner might not be that great. We were wrong! The food was still hot by the time we got it home! I was also happy to see their menu expanded for vegan and gluten free options! We love the calamari fries- love. My husband was super impressed with the pot roast- very flavorful! The vegan gnocchi was such a treat for me since I have annoying dietary issues- creamy, lots of veggies, and gluten free, chewy gnocchi! Yummmm! My only minor complaint was I needed a little more flavor-like garlic, onion, or white wine?? Just a suggestion- but will definitely continue ordering that meal because overall- it was amazing! It's hard to find meals like that when you can't eat so many things... We also decided to order lunch for the next day while we were at it... we both got the SoCal grain bowl- the tofu in mine was perfection! My husband got the chicken and we both really enjoyed it! The hostess was so kind and helpful modifying the bowls since we were going to eat them a day later... again, still de-lish and they sat for a night! Other meals we've really enjoyed in the past- fried chicken sandwich, forbidden rice bowl, Brussels sprouts... really, you can't ever go wrong at Everly! read more

Nice selection of small and large plates. Our table of 4 shared 2 orders of the fried chicken, and it was very tasty, although mine could have benefitted from a little more meat on the bones. For my main meal I had a burger and a kale side. The burger was very tasty but I was more surprised by how much I enjoyed the kale. It wasn't over prepared -- simply warmed with some oil and maybe a little spices. It was delicious. I am a recent kale convert and i typically prefer to disguise it in a smoothie, so this should be considered high praise. :) I will remember this restaurant fondly as my dining mates were 3 lovely former coworkers who I had not seen in 15 years. We had a thoroughly enjoyable time reminiscing, and our waitress never rushed us to free up the table. Thanks for contributing to a memorable experience. read more

A pretty awful experience today. The server asked for our drink order maybe 15 seconds after we were seated and then didn't return for 15 minutes. Then the food arrived and it was somehow worse. The French toast was barely cooked. The veggie scramble consisted of tomatoes, slivered carrots and onions. It was the lamest scramble I've ever seen. The food was visually appealing but the taste was nowhere near equal. The only good thing was the potatoes. Bad service and bad food. Really disappointing. read more

One of my favorite places to get craft drinks in Madison. The menu reminds me a lot of a restaurant I've been to in Boulder called Shine. They have great burgers and curry. My boyfriend especially enjoys the fried chicken sandwich. Will be coming back again soon! read more

Flavorful and Yummy! That said, I would really prefer to give it 3 1/2 stars - with high marks for interesting flavors and low marks for selection and service I lived in the Bay Area for 13 years, though, and other than the wine selections, I don't see much that's truly California about it. That said, it's fresh and delicious and reasonably healthy food. Went on date night recently and shared the brussels sprouts, avocado toast, faro risotto and steak salad. Each had wake-up-your-tongue flavors and textures, each was its own unique mouth-happy bomb. I wish they had more interesting dessert selections (though given the range of starters and small plates, maybe it's better that they don't). The only downside is the service. The night we were there, the servers really flew around in a panic, not knowing what they were doing. As a former waitron, I sympathize with the new-restaurant blues, but I expect better from Food Fight. read more

What a cute, fresh experience! Everyly is a cute spot with several plant-based / vegan options. We shared the forbidden rice butternut squash curry, crispy brussels sprouts, roasted carrots and truffled fries. Their kombucha is awesome and I had another non-alcoholic passion fruit drink that was sparkling and refreshinf. Super delish and cute atmosphere. I'm really happy to return to Madison and find more healthful and delicious options floating around. Everly is doing a great job!! read more

Dinner was awesome! Our server was so nice and very accommodating with my dietary restrictions (pescetarian). She let me know the kitchen is flexible and can make the oysters w/out bacon, etc. I had the salmon sandwich (super glad I tried it, but would probably opt to put the apple slices in my kale salad next time) and my boyfriend had the half chicken which looked so good I seriously considered having a bite of it. Cool, trendy atmosphere with a great selection of wine/beer. For two entrees and two drinks it came to $70 w/tip which is reasonable in my opinion for a nice dinner. Because of the open floorplan, the acoustics can get a little loud, but nothing to stop you from going. Enjoy! read more

The food is pretty good. But this place is insanely overpriced for what it is. We had 4 people and 4 different brunch entrees, and I'm baffled how much of them is just "filler." The sausage scramble is mostly potato, the avocado toast has very little avocado or salmon. Not much in terms of protein. The confit bagel has a side of potatoes, so most of the meal is bagel & potato.. not the place to go unless you enjoy a very starchy diet. read more

I've been here a couple of times and had a pretty good meal both times. I think the food is consistently good (not amazing) and the prices are fairly low for what they give you. I don't recall the items I ordered (we were sharing as a table) but I think the veggies were the best courses. Also, the place is quite vegetarian-friendly. The wine selection is small, but the wines are interesting. read more

I went for brunch on a Sunday, their burger with the kale salad was fantastic I also got a side of fries and they were also very good. The aoli on the burger was the highlight of the meal, so good. It would've been five out of five stars but the service kind of lacked and was very slow for not being very busy. The atmosphere was cozy. read more

Very good restaurant. Not overly spacious so you'll want to make reservations. Food is fantastic. Many options if you just wanted to sample a bunch of appetizers vs. a main course. Many great options on the main course menu as well. All food is made to cater to dietary sensitivity. Especially gluten. The wait staff is well trained and very friendly. Cool atmosphere. 3 must try dishes: crispy brussel sprouts, avocado toast w/salmon, mozzarella gnocchi. Give it a try, you won't be disappointed at this restaurant. read more

The toasts are everything. This place is a great lunch spot while my daughter is at a class down the street. The service is always great, love the seasonal menus, and there is always a nice variety of yumminess to choose from. Great spot it Madison! read more

They have a solid brunch menu with some unique and tasty choices. It's also a cool atmosphere, especially in the summertime when they can open up the garage doors. The presentation of the food was spot on and the portion sizes were fair. I really liked their raspberry flavored mimosa, but it was a little bit expensive. Their cranberry brioche French toast was delicious, right down to the fluffy bread they made it with. To top it off, they have a parking lot (a rare gem in Madison). I will be adding Everly to my favorites list for brunch! read more

Everly - Sausage + Potato hash, Chilaquiles, and Brioche French Toast - New American Near Me - Madison, Wisconsin

Started with a three star but ended up changing it to a two after finishing my review! Maybe I had higher expectations because of the other reviews. We went there for brunch on a Sunday. They were relatively busy but not the busiest for a Sunday. I had the salmon + avocado Benedicte which was totally underwhelming. Very small pieces of salmon and the avocado spread was browned when they brought the dish out. I guess they prepared the first part much earlier!?! The original dish which was made by the chef might have been good but this one was just ok! We had the lots of grains hotcake which was really good. My wife's omelet was not good and she had to ask for simple scrambled egg instead. Our server was very good and tried hard to make things better. She seemed busy with many tables but very nice and willing to make things better. What bothered me the most was SO MANY FLIES!!!!!! We were constantly waiving them off our food. I don't want to know how bad it was in the kitchen. So, not likely to go back anytime soon unless there are some very positive changes in their system. read more

Came here with friends. Desserts and drinks only. Servers were friendly. Food was.... While we were not impressed with our desserts, the manager told us that they are revamping the dessert menu. I think we'd like to give the place another chance because it was a neat ambience. My Earl gray latte was delicious...So make sure to have that. My friends white Russian was not what we typically would have expected. The general manager and staff were very friendly and accomodating tomorrow feedback. They said they would like us to come back soon and give them another try. I think we will! read more

food here was great!! my avocado toast was delicious, and the truffle fries i tried was great! our server was nice, service was fast, good music playing. would recommend! read more

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Great spot. Nice atmosphere. Good service. Small(ish) parking lot in front. Fried Chicken Sandwich was incredible. Smoked Salmon Caesar was mediocre (fine just boring). read more

Loved their fried chicken & waffle. Salmon Banh Mi was not good. They should not call that Banh Mi. The serving staff is good. Good ambience. But they need to control flies. I am going to try this place again. read more

One of my favorite brunch spots in all of Madison. Get some mimosas and avocado toast and you'll can't get any more basic

Cute restaurant with great service - we got our food very quickly, especially for a Friday night. The mushroom on toast appetizer was really good and so was the Bolognese. Would definitely come back. read more

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Had to order off brunch menu even though we called ahead and told they were serving lunch menu. Ended up getting hamburger which was good but fries overcooked; server did get us a nice side salad which wasn't on brunch menu. Kitchen was horribly slow and we waited over an hour once we ordered and restaurant not very busy. read more