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    Highway Cafe

    3.8 (33 reviews)
    Open 7:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    Amanda G.

    I did run in just to get some cream puffs. I heard they were fabulous. I got three mini cream puffs and decided to also get a mini blueberry pie. Service was fast, attentive and easy to work with. I got out fast. so in terms of service. services is great, fast and no complaints Cream puff was phenomenal. The pastry had like a nice Crisp too. It was not soggy and the whip cream was super stiff. Not too sweet. Just the right amount of flavors the pie very good perfect for four people. We cut it into four pieces. We enjoyed. It is just a really good home cooked quality pie, and cream puff. Would like to go back and try to eat at the restaurant next time.

    Meat lovers omelet with swiss and pancakes.
    Deborah D.

    The waitress was very helpful with items to order. Definitely recommend the hashbrowns!! SO good!

    Taco salad very dry taco meat crumbles.

    I just had a horrible experience here. As soon as I sat down, the bus boy started mopping and used too much bleach in the cleaning water. I overheard another older couple say something amongst themselves. I ordered the taco salad and when it arrived I could tell right away the taco meat was dry, flavorless, and mealy. I broke the taco shell and meat went all over the place. I took a couple bites, but had to stop and leave the place hungry.

    Country Friday steak and eggs with American fries sausage and toast. Cafe Steak and Eggs Cafe Steak and Eggs

    Service was great. Food was outside. Large servings and the desserts are heavenly and large.

    Wide variety of American cafe food
    Patricia G.

    A true piece of Midwest Americana! Five stars all around!! Vintage diner vibe with booths and counter seating. Very friendly and efficient staff, HUGE menu, fabulous home baked goods made on site, cinnamon rolls and pecan rolls as big as a plate. Had a rare T-bone steak with the best sweet potato fries ever! We'll come again! There's plenty of seating!

    Pancakes with Hungry Man Breakfast, Ham Steak, Hash Browns, Eggs
    Karin B.

    Really Crowded Sunday. Owner came over to visit and clear plates! Food was good. Thank You Bakery noticed Elephant Ears smaller, no Pecan Rolls !

    Corned beef skillet (wasn't actually in a skillet) the flavors were superb and the meat was tender
    Dynae S.

    I went there last week. It's in the old pinecone space and we kept seeing the open sign so we stopped by. A lot of the same staff that worked for pinecone are there and the service was great. Food was great I got a corned beef skillet and it was great. Ordered hot tea and enjoyed that as well. Grateful to have our little spot back in action even if it is new ownership. The menu is full of a lot of options (apologies I forgot to take a photo of it). It was great to be back in our booth and supporting another local business. Excited to try some of their signature dishes the next time we visit!

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    Their waiter is the best! He talks to people and jokes, and is there for you like he's your special writer!

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    The taco salad was not good at all. Do not recommend. Service was good. It was a to go order.

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    A real-deal truck stop diner. Friendly service, great food. Save some room and grab something from the bakery on your way out!

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    Exactly what you'd expect from a highway diner, and with great service. Great selection of baked goods to go.

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    Great food. Revival of Pine Cone Restaurant which closed in 2021. Bakery is the same!!! Yay!!! Highly recommend bakery items.

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    Golden Nest Pancake And Cafe - Pancakes

    Golden Nest Pancake And Cafe

    4.1(143 reviews)
    2.9 mi
    $$

    Such a cute place! All the decor and even the plates!…read more I ordered the French toast sandwich and my husband got the lobster omelette. We split them both so we could try them. The lobster omelet was good but we both agreed the French toast sandwich was better. My husband was wearing his fire shirt. He doesn't like to when we go out because he never asks or expects any sort of discount. But when I messaged him to meet for brunch he was just getting off a long shift and it was all he had. Although we tried to decline they did give us a discount on our meal. Food came out quickly. Service was good. Prices are a tad higher than we normally spend on brunch but this definitely felt a little more upscale than our normal diner. Would definitely stop again.

    Just had delivery via Grubhub. What an absolute piece of…read mores*it breakfast that was! I ordered the wild mushroom omelet with a side of fruit, and sourdough "toast". The omelet was damn near tasteless, with barely any mushrooms in it. What you could taste was spinach only. The side of fruit was 20 little pieces, 11 of which were rotting. The sourdough "toast" was one piece of sourdough, folded in half, completely untoasted, and there was no jam/jelly included. I CANNOT BELIEVE they sent that slop out to a customer! If I owned that restaurant, I would definitely check every single order before it went to a customer, whether dine in or carryout, and hire all new cooks. Do not waste your money. You will be sorely disappointed.

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    Golden Nest lighting

    Golden Nest Pancake And Cafe - Pancakes with candied pecans A+++

    Pancakes with candied pecans A+++

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    4.1(235 reviews)
    3.0 mi
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    The Jet Room is definitely a spot I'd come back to for the food. Service seems to depend on which…read moreserver you get. I had Katy(?) and she was fabulous--friendly, attentive, and on top of things. Some of the other servers seemed a little confused, and I noticed stacks of warm food sitting around from the kitchen waiting to be taken out. That said, my food was marvelous. My dad got the crab cake with poached eggs, and that was excellent as well. The food is easily the highlight of the experience. If you're coming with a group larger than four, I'd recommend calling ahead. This definitely feels more like a "eat and go" kind of place rather than somewhere people linger and socialize after their meal. Unfortunately, the jet strip is currently under construction, so there isn't much to see outside right now. Normally, I imagine that would add to the experience, but for the time being, the view isn't much of a selling point. Even with the construction and some inconsistency in service, I'd still say the food is worth the trip.

    The classic cinnamon roll was the highlight of the meal. The main dishes were good! The atmosphere…read morefeels like a little diner with a view of the airport to watch the planes! Serive was good but I'd definitely recommend calling for a reservation. Follow me on Instagram at yelpershawn for more reviews!

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    Jet Room Restaurant - Traditional breakfast, 4 slices of bacon, loaded hash browns, 2 eggs and a biscuit.

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    Traditional breakfast, 4 slices of bacon, loaded hash browns, 2 eggs and a biscuit.

    Mint Mark - Charred cabbage

    Mint Mark

    4.2(314 reviews)
    6.6 miEmerson East
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    My group was looking for a nice, unique spot to round out a memorable trip to Madison, and Mint…read moreMark perfectly fit the bill. From start to end, we could not have asked for a better experience! The interior was super cute and gave Golden Girls vibes. They didn't take reservations, so most times you can expect a wait. We waited an hour but didn't mind, as we simply hung out at the fantastic cocktail bar upstairs (looking at you, The Perch!). They specialize in small plates, so I recommend coming hungry with a group so you can try as many dishes as possible. We split the biscuit, cauliflower, charred cabbage, calamarata, rigatoni, mortadella pizzetta, and Berkshire pork chops. All of the plates arrived as they were ready, so everything was very fresh. The biscuit was super buttery and an absolute must-order! I loved the unique sweet and savory combination from the garlic butter and honey. The cauliflower had a savory sauce that was perfectly rounded out by sweet raisins and crispy cheese. The cabbage was slightly crispy and served atop a smoky, creamy dip that reminded me of muhamarra. I would highly recommend both! Next, we tried the pizzetta, which had a thin, crispy Neapolitan style crust that made the dish not too heavy. With high quality mortadella contrasted by a honey drizzle and crunchy pistachios, this was truly an ideal pizza for me. The tomato sauce was one of the most flavorful I've had in awhile. The rigatoni was well cooked and liked, but given the stardom of the other dishes, fell a bit flat comparatively. The only miss for us was the calamarata pasta. It was extremely briny from the minced olives and had a super sharp cheese in the sauce that left a very strong, unpleasant aftertaste. I think this would take a specific palette to enjoy. It wasn't enough to ruin the meal for us overall, though, since everything else was amazing. We rounded out the meal with the pork chops and frites, which was decidedly the highlight. The pork was among the most tender I've ever had, and was perfectly complemented by a flavorful cherry sauce that didn't overwhelm the meat. The fries were also super crispy and addictive. We left absolutely stuffed and in high spirits, unanimously deciding that this was one of the best meals we've had in recent history. I highly recommend paying a visit and would absolutely return next time I'm in Madison!

    We sat out on the patio at Mint Mark and had a really great time. The menu changes quite frequently…read morewith a few standard staples. The staff was friendly and did a great job answering all of our questions. Loved the chips and French onion dip - a must try! The We also got the mafaldine pasta (not pictured) and a pizzetta. I didn't love the taste of these as much. Not the place to go if there are picky eaters in the group.

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    Mint Mark - New location - nicely done up

    New location - nicely done up

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    Look Mom No hands

    Look Mom No hands

    2.3(20 reviews)
    3.5 mi

    Decent for an airport bar/restaurant. I came here in the morning and got a mimosa and breakfast. I…read morewill definitely grumble about 2 mimosas and an avocado toast being $48, but I realize this is not entirely uncommon for airport restaurants. Still seems entirely unnecessary. Anyway, good pours for the mimosa and I was pleasantly surprised by the avocado toast. I substituted a fried egg for the bacon, and it came with fresh cherry tomatoes and was actually a decent size. The tater tots that came with it were mostly the fried outside with minimal potato, but it was nice to have a few because potatoes go with breakfast so nicely. While I was sitting at the bar, the bartender was kind, conversational, and attentive. That said, after I'd closed out and was finishing my mimosas, multiple people came up to the place prior to a flight wanting to order food but the bartender (only server) disappeared. Someone from the kitchen came out and said he'd be back in a few minutes, but I never saw him come back and everyone that was waiting eventually moved on and went to their flights.

    I know, I know... it's an airport restaurant:/ The service…read morewas Ok, the bartender was nice enough - the place is bright, right by Gate 6 at MSN. So, airport traveler vibes. The food was lacking (kind of on me, I should know better) Madison is such an awesome foodie town, eat before you fly out. Or after you get into town :)

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    Look Mom No hands - Pretzel Beer Brat

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    Ancora Cafe + Bakery - Cranberry Chocolate Stuffed French Toast and Monona Fog Latte

    Ancora Cafe + Bakery

    4.4(59 reviews)
    5.6 mi
    $$

    What a cute cafe! I chose it based on the easy parking situation, proximity to the airport, and the…read moreFrench toast with lemon ricotta listed on the menu sounded delicious! The decor is very warm and welcoming. There is patio seating available. The inside was much larger inside than I expected. Order at the counter and take a number type of service. You can leave the dishes at the table to be bussed. We ordered a latte, breakfast burrito, blueberry tea, and the French toast. Lots of open seating around 11am Monday morning. The restrooms were very clean. The French toast was heavenly. I especially liked the lemon ricotta dollop. I enjoyed the tea as well. The coffee came with latte art (a leaf). The burrito was a pretty big serving. The breakfast burrito was a little more tart than I was expecting for breakfast. I'm very happy this was my last meal in Wisconsin.

    Stopped here for the second time and it was as good as the first…read more Ordering at the counter was a breeze. The employee was able to adjust our order last second to include a citrus tea. My mint cold brew hit me with a punch of fresh mint you don't often find in artificial syrups. The chorizo hash was well balanced. The perfect amount of spice from the chorizo and brightness from the cream, cilantro and avocado. The bright welcoming vibe creates a fun dining experience. We came for brunch and were able to enjoy the outdoor patio comfortably as the patio was well protected from the morning sun. I look forward to stopping back my next time in Madison

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    Front room

    Ancora Cafe + Bakery - Eggs Benedict with Maple Sausage. Iced latte

    Eggs Benedict with Maple Sausage. Iced latte

    Ancora Cafe + Bakery - Dining Area at Ancora Sherman Ave.

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    Dining Area at Ancora Sherman Ave.

    Geier's Grill - Cold breakfast

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    3.3(6 reviews)
    3.1 mi
    $$

    Here for dinner this time. The salmon was absolutely delicious! Much better than their breakfast…read more Had to be separate owners. I will absolutely come back every evening and eat here. The salmon was perfectly cooked and they threw in cheese curds and fries plus butter sauce. It was so good!! And all for $20!

    4 star service, 2 star 'bar food', and 3 star breakfast…read more Located in the Holiday Inn American Center. Got in late on a Sunday night, and decided to grab a bite to eat as the bar serves food until 11PM. First off, the bartender was great. Personable, funny, and treated us right. He was acting as server and bartender and always brought everything to the table which was nice. Split some wings to start and had a burger and fries to eat. Wings were adequate, but pretty small and nothing memorable. Burger and fries we again passable, but not great. They did have a good selection of local micros, so it was all washed down with an Edmund Fitzgerald Porter from Great Lakes Brewing, tasty!! We were back again for the breakfast buffet. Breakfast was way better than dinner the night before. Pretty typical hotel buffet, with eggs, French toast, fruit, yogurt, bagels, toast, coffee, OJ, you get the picture. It was kept well stocked and the wait staff was pretty quick with refills. So a bit of a mixed bag, but alright for a hotel if you don't want to or don't have time to venture out for better food.

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    Geier's Grill - Geier's Grill, located within the Holiday Inn Madison at the American Center.

    Geier's Grill, located within the Holiday Inn Madison at the American Center.

    Geier's Grill - Chef's specialties.

    Chef's specialties.

    Geier's Grill - Premier, hot, all-you-can-eat, breakfast buffet served daily.

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    Premier, hot, all-you-can-eat, breakfast buffet served daily.

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