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    Madison Bear Garden

    3.6 (846 reviews)
    ModerateBars, Burgers, Sandwiches
    Open 11:00 am - 1:30 AM (Next day)
    Updated 2 months ago

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    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Loud
    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    Jiffy burger
    Cristina R.

    I tried Madison Bear Garden thanks to a recommendation. As soon as I heard they had a peanut butter burger I knew I had to come visit! You order your food at the counter and then find a seat. Drinks are ordered at one of the two bars. When I went, it was slow so only one bar was open. The place is a little dark like a bar, but there's also outdoor seating if you prefer to eat with more light. The workers were friendly. They messed up one of our orders but promptly made it again without any issues. Now let's get to the burger, I thought it was good but not anything special It was just a regular burger with some jiffy peanut butter added. Not sure what I expected. We also ordered some garlic butter fries. The menu didn't lie when it said it would keep the vampires away. The fries are LOADED with garlic!!

    Thursday night special two
    Jaime M.

    We came in there wasn't a line at all. It is self seating. You do go up to a window in order, but there was no wait time I ordered. The bravo avocado with a salad and it was one of the best burgers I've had in my life. My husband got the Thunder Humper covered in chili. With fries and he now has an empty plate.. The food is amazing. The staff are incredibly friendly! The atmosphere is very family oriented while still catering to the adults and nice even Balance between the two. The beer was cold and on tap. I would've taken pictures of the food, but it was so good. I couldn't stop eating and before I realized I hadn't taken pictures. My plate was empty as well as my husband sorry for the lack of pictures but here's what I do have lol and yes, I strongly recommend you visit this place for your dining pleasure.

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    North S.

    Papa bear: if ur too lazy to read the menu, it has patty, cheddar cheese, bacon, onion rings, mayo, bear b que sauce, lettuce, and tomato. Tall burger but go slow and small bites and can save your jaw, will get easier to bite after the first few bites. Top Bun has a nice crunch, bottom got soft. The veggies are below the patty. Patty is huge, as a bacon burger hater, the bacon was good, tears apart easily but still has the crunch and chew, my jaw feels the burn. Bear b que Sauce was dripping from the back but visually nothing in the front, the drippings were also pretty clear, sauce is lacking, flavor is kinda subtle without much sauce. Not enough I think. Onion rings adds an additional nice crunch especially in my last bites. Garlic fries: curly, topped with butter, cheese and garlic, middle has a lot but on the sides, the fries are pretty much naked. Theres more garlic at the bottom, which is nice Extra: Water comes with straw Came with pickle and kale? Idk where it came from (burger or fries) Order food first, they'll call your name with a mic when ur order is ready. Drinks (including water) in another area. Insanely well decorated. The place has so much character. In terms of vibe and atmosphere, this place is a great one to hang out and a rare find Theres even a pinball machine, and other quarter machines Menu is on a wall next to the order area 4/5, great food but I know better burgers (slyderz)

    The fabulous Bloody Mary
    Katie D.

    Good food, good vibe, friendly staff. Awesome bloody Mary's. Every age was having a great time

    A double patty cheese cheeseburger
    CrashGem B.

    Delicious and affordable food. Fun venue. Friendly staff. Lots of drink options. Would love to try more of the menu.

    Latasha H.

    Family, college students friendly restaurant located close to Chico state. Plenty of arcade games for entertaining.Happy hour specials with plenty of drink specials. We ordered chili cheese fries, hot wings and bacon cheeseburgers with curly fries. You order at one station then you place your drink order at the bar. No waitress or server, self service. Everything was good. Plenty of indoor seating. Very inviting and welcoming environment. Meter parking available. Reasonable prices. Will definitely visit again

    Madison M.

    I came on Tuesday on a trip - so not the busiest, but love the interior design this bar is so cute! Got the purple hooter which is very tasty. The bartender was so nice and walked us through all the specialty shots. 10/10 wish a place like this existed closer to me.

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    It took and hour to get my food I strongly suggest not eating here absolutely ridiculous kitchen staff needs to do better

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    Over priced and over cooked grilled chicken sandwich. Very small order of fries for $1[8. Won't be going g back!

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    5 months ago

    The burgers and people here are phenomenal. The food and portions are great. Worth every penny. A must visit gor anyone in town.

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    Solid beer choices, average drinks, and no wine. Don't come here when it's busy, you will be dissatisfied. Cool spot otherwise though.

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    Ask the Community - Madison Bear Garden

    Do they have karaoke?

    Beareoke is every Monday at 9:30pm!

    Are they a Restaurant and a Bar or do they have a Nightclub as well?

    It's a bar and restaurant. Typically after 9ish you have to show an ID to stay longer. They don't have a night club but the upstairs on the weekends does have a dance floor and it's really fun.

    Do they offer any non meat items or vegan meals if someone in your party doesn't want a burger?

    They have a vegetarian patty that is pretty good!

    Do they have boxes to go?

    yes

    Do they serve bear meat?

    if more people request bear meat burger im sure they will start serving it

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