Stopped in on a beautiful Sunday morning for breakfast. First tip - don't let the line scare you off. It moves quickly, and they have a system for seating and ordering. They also provide menus to look at while you're waiting so you're ready to order when it's your turn. Servers were all very friendly. After brining our food items and coffee, they assisted with boxes and to-go cups. One thing to note is that there isn't really table service. This wasn't an issue or even inconvenience, but something to know prior to dining that is something you are wanting. We all had different items, and loved everything we had. The pumpkin pancake was especially delicious - not overwhelmingly "pumpkiny" or sweet. We can't wait to visit again! read more

Marigold Kitchen - Pumpkin Pancake - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Madison, Wisconsin

Planned a short girls day trip to Madison and someone recommended we stop at Marigold for lunch. It was such a great recommendation. The restaurant is so cozy and cute and the food was delicious. Portions were HUGE!! I could not finish my dish. Even the side of soup was fairly big. I had the quesadilla which was a little spicy but absolutely delicious. My favorite,however, has to be their sausage soup. read more

Marigold Kitchen - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Madison, Wisconsin

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I've been here a half dozen times for breakfast meetings. It's always been a very busy place! The service is fast and friendly. One of my favorite things I've ordered is the ham and Gruyère omelette. Such great portion sizes. Everything was well prepared. I didn't care for the potatoes but that's only because I don't love spicy food. It wasn't overwhelmingly spicy but just wasn't for me. The iced vanilla coffee was also great! I'll be back to try the lunch menu :) read more

Marigold Kitchen - Ham and Gruyère omelette - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Madison, Wisconsin

This was our stop for breakfast while visiting Madison. Small, cozy spot where you order at the counter and pick a seat. We ordered a breakfast burrito, chilaquiles, pancake stack, turmeric latte and regular coffee. The breakfast burrito and chilaquiles both come with a cabbage slaw which was a good accompaniment to the dishes. Breakfast burrito is had a perfectly cooked scrambled egg, pepitas help add a bit of crunchy texture, overall super tasty. Also, extra points for the good flour tortilla. Too many times burritos are ruined by the tortilla quality alone. Chilaquiles were also good. The braised meat that comes with is savory and slightly spicy. Pancakes were a hit! Super fresh strawberries, fluffy cakes, and right amount of whipped butter. The execution of each dish was pretty perfect. Nothing overcooked, care is taken with plating and even the coffee was quality. While the latte was a little sweet for my taste, the black coffee was very good. read more

Marigold Kitchen - Breakfast burrito. Chilaquiles, latte and tall stack of pancakes. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Madison, Wisconsin

We visited Marigold Kitchen in Madison for Sunday brunch during Parents Weekend. The wait was quite long--almost an hour--but the staff made the experience much better. They were very attentive, offered us menus, and checked in on us several times while we waited outside. Once inside, we ordered at the register and were seated right after. The menu had a great variety of drinks, including two alcoholic options--Bloody Mary and Tequila Sunrise. We tried the mushroom and Gouda omelet, poached eggs, and pancakes. Portions were generous, and everything was absolutely delicious. Despite the long wait, the food and service made it worthwhile. We'll definitely be back--next time on a weekday or a less busy weekend! read more

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After visiting Madison for the past four years, I finally tried Marigold Kitchen. Highly recommend. We braved the Mother's Day crowd and were pleasantly surprised with the efficiency of this lovely spot. Anna was working the line outside, explaining the process and the menu - all with professionalism and grace. And the food. Four people all ordered four different things - clean plates. Shout out the lemon ricotta pancakes. GET THEM. read more

i feel bad criticizing the service because they were really, really busy and the waitress seemed overwhelmed but they were so focused on getting people in and out i wasn't able to get any questions i had about the menu answered. goat cheese salad could have been more flavorful but i did enjoy it. read more

Marigold Kitchen - quesadillas - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Madison, Wisconsin

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We went there early on Mother's Day. Waited in line 45 mins. I specified to the young lady taking our order, Tania A that I had celiac and needed zero contact with gluten. She assured me that the surfaces are wiped down and wrote *Gluten Allergy, Severe Allergy* on the order to let the cooks know. We were seated near the bathroom because it was crowded and obviously popular. We ordered GF Chilaquiles (delish!), GF Lemon Poppy Seed Pancakes (fair) and a Breakfast Sandwich (good). To drink, we ordered a Tequila Sunrise, a mimosa (after googling the ingredients to ensure gf) and a cappuccino. Three days later, I'm feeling good so did not get glutened. I will be back! read more

This place is so cute and cozy! The pillows in the booths make you feel at home and the staff is so nice. I do wish they had a slightly larger menu but everything I had was delicious! They had a special butterscotch crunch pancake on special today and i liked them better than their regular buttermilk! Definitely recommend you get breakfast here if you're ever in Madison! read more

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excellent food. the girls taking orders have an aversion to saying thank you when you tip them. they look at you coldly, just like they were taught at uw. i hate that attitude. read more

Great food, very quick service. I highly recommend the Mexican food. Packs a lot of punch and has great flavor, lots of spice. we finished our entire portions which never happens. read more

Marigold Kitchen - Breakfast burrito and chaquilles - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Madison, Wisconsin

Friendly workers but the food was overpriced...definitely paying for the location. Smallest breakfast sandwich ever

New review but same exceptional food!!! Always so delicious and always friendly staff! Christmas Eve morning have a wonderful breakfast is a good way to end 2024! Prices are very reasonable with my scrambler with sourdough costing $15 and my husband had short stack cherry white pancakes for $8 read more

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Great food and great coffee. Stopped here to check out the brunch scene in Madison and this place didn't disappoint. The omlette I had was pretty good and the people here are super friendly. We got our food pretty quickly. I honestly also liked the overall look and vibe of the interior of the place. If I'm in the area again I'd come back. read more

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We had a great experience here overall! The food was excellent--flavorful, light, and refreshingly portioned like a human actually intends to eat it (no mountain of potatoes on the side, thank you very much). Service was impressively efficient, too. It's not a traditional sit-down restaurant--you line up, order at the counter, and your food is brought out pretty quickly. Tables turn over fast, and for such a small space with high demand, the system works really well. The space itself is bright and cheerful, which adds to the overall experience. read more

Amazing breakfast spot! The food here is delicious no matter what you order. My favorite is the chilaquiles. You order at the counter. They give you a number, and the food is brought to your table when it is ready. Seating is limited, so on weekends for brunch, there is routinely a long line outside. The staff seemed to have figured out how to facilitate busy weekend crowds much better than they did years ago. When there is a long line, they hand out numbers. They also help direct people to seating. While the food is excellent, there are several restaurants within a 1 minute walk that also have amazing brunch, so I don't think it is worth standing in a long line on weekends when you can get immediate service nearby. However, this is a top choice on weekdays when there's no wait. read more

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Marigold Kitchen was absolutely delicious. I had the French toast, which came with fresh berries, maple syrup, slivered almonds, and a berry purée. I rarely finish my food, but I devoured this in minutes. Service was quick and the employees were super friendly. You order and pay at the counter and then grab a seat wherever it's available. The restaurant itself was busy (we went on a Saturday morning around 10 a.m.), but not overwhelmingly so. It was bright and airy and comfortable. I knocked off one star because the price was a little high (about $14 for my French toast), but the quality is still great. I will definitely be returning to Marigold Kitchen in the future. read more

Marigold Kitchen - French Toast - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Madison, Wisconsin

Food here is amazing and it is such a cute spot downtown Madison! Amazing and friendly service. Definitely would come back here!

I love Madison and one of the reasons is because there are many great places to eat including Marigold Kitchen. The restaurant is filled with natural light and airy. The food is great. I like food that is cooked in oil being not oily and it's a big thing for me. Sometimes eggs or potatoes come out with too much oil and don't taste ingredients at all. This place is different. This place is somewhere between a nice cafe and a casual yet a good restaurant . The offerings are contemporary without being too pretentious. I know this joint is well loved and I love it too. Be sure to hit this place when you are in town. read more

This place was so yummy and had great vibes! My boyfriend and I both had omelettes which were generously filled and very tasty. We got a generous portions of toast, potatoes, and greens on the side, and that they let you have all 3! read more

Marigold Kitchen - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Madison, Wisconsin

Stopped by after viewing the capitol Christmas tree. It's an easy walk from the Capitol. Order at the counter, specials are written on a white board behind the counter. Several items sounded tasty. I ordered buckwheat pancakes and husband ordered blueberry pancakes. I have never had buckwheat pancakes before and have decided I don't care for them. I ate half. Husband devoured his blueberry pancakes, ate every bite. I had a taste and they were very good. I would like to try again and order something different. Wait staff was good. Cute restaurant. read more

One of the friendliest, most sunshine-filled brunch places in Madison! The service there is always immaculate. The food is cooked to perfection. While the line outside looks long, you will get seated fast (especially if you're a smaller group). read more

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Three grain tempeh bowl is amazing. it's vegan, it's flavorful, it's perfect. The lattes are perfect too. Wish I had a Marigold Kitchen by me in in Tennessee! read more

Marigold Kitchen - Three grain tempeh bowl - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Madison, Wisconsin

I understand why there's usually a long line for this cute local breakfast place. The staff inside were extremely friendly and the food did not disappoint either. It was anything crazy mind blowing but still a brunch spot I would definitely revisit. As someone who likes their drinks a little bit on the sweet side, the oat horchata was the perfect mixture between the cinnamon's sweetness and the creaminess from the oat milk. The red pepper in the burrito was roasted to its sweetness and everything else inside was cooked just right. My The only down side to my meal was the side marinaded cabbages were a little too vinegary and drenched for my taste. read more

Worth the wait! Saw the line so we assumed it had to be good... and it didn't disappoint!! read more

Marigold Kitchen - Avocado toast - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Madison, Wisconsin

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Exactly what I was looking for, I got the three grain harvest bowl with the turmeric lemonade and was so pleased. Everything was cooked well, flavor was great, avocado was nicely ripened, just the right amount of greens. Thank you for fueling before getting back on the road, I needed it. read more

Marigold Kitchen - Three grain bowl - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Madison, Wisconsin

Marigold is my favourite to go for breakfast/brunch and I've taken my family there every time they're in town. I've tried a range of breakfast items there, including their breakfast hashes, avocado toast, omelettes, and pancakes. But something I always go back to are their revolving pancakes specials. And being an Indian, I especially love their breakfast potatoes. They're savoury, well seasoned, and well fried. And the cherry on top is their exceptional drinks, especially the coolers. They have an open and bright space, but the seating is a little close contact with other patrons. I recommend going there early as they do not take reservations. The line and wait can get really long depending on the day and time. read more

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Cute little spot downtown. Food was yummy, drink was tasty and staff were very friendly. It is fairly small so you may have to wait or eat outside but I highly recommend!! read more

Marigold Kitchen - Honey bun latte - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Madison, Wisconsin

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Super close to our hotel downtown in Madison WI. I was worried we'd have to leave bc our estimated seating time was 20 minutes and I was hungry. Luckily we got seated 10 minutes later. They gave us a menu outside and we paid at the counter before sitting at our table. Water is self-served toward the back of the restaurant. I got the Guajillo braised chicken sandwich, with came w a cabbage slaw and ciabatta. So much flavor yum. Bonus they give you slaw on the side too. Vegan options! My date got the tofu scramble and a a juiced eternal life that he claimed was so good he wanted to buy. Overall worth the price, and it's a nice ambiance and efficient experience, even if there is a wait! Sorry I have no pics of the food - couldn't wait to eat :) read more

Marigold Kitchen - Everything was delicious and worth the price! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Madison, Wisconsin

I think this is the best breakfast restaurant in the area. There are always interesting things to try as well as fantastic renditions of diner standbys. I especially love the duck confit hash and sweet potato hash. The chilaquiles and huevos rancheros are great too. This place can get quite crowded but it isn't that bad if you go later or early. The service however is always quick and nice. The place itself is a nice combo of diner inspired airy coarse yet refined but modern kitch Wisconsin badgercore. But seriously this place is one of my favorites in the area. Even if there's a wait it is usually worth it. read more

Marigold Kitchen - Sweet potato hash - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Madison, Wisconsin

Marigold Kitchen has super yum eats and great friendly service! A creative menu with so many appealing options. Pictured are the french toast and goat cheese mushroom omelette. I'm not a big fan of the potatoes, kinda under seasoned for my taste. Coffee here is the opposite though, always a little too sweet for my liking. Overall would recommend! read more

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We arrived around 9am. The restaurant has been renovated with new owners, who were associated with the restaurant before buying the business. The place looks great! You order at the counter and it arrives at the table you are seated at. The staff was friendly and helpful. Ordering was simple and I ordered the "scrambler" which is seasonally different. I added a lemon poppyseed Scone for sharing. The coffee was brewed to perfection. The scrambler came out quickly and was hot. The mixture of eggs, veggies, bacon and cheese was balanced well with just right finesse which left the whole mixture creamy. The potato dish was excellent and had just the right heat to make it pleasant. Bread stood by itself, have just the right rosemary to balance with the soar dough. Coffee refills were included by walking back to the counter and ask for it. A great breakfast! read more

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Great food Nice people Comfortable ambiance Difficulty a return trip! Quick service read more

One of my favorite places for breakfast! Really good fresh & local foods. Cute little spot downtown Madison. Parking is limited, seating is limited & it's counter service. Usually busy & you need to stand in line outside. Once you get the meal it is well worth the wait! read more

Marigold Kitchen - Chilaquiles - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Madison, Wisconsin

Late Post: We were here in October 2023. It was a beautiful sunny Thursday morning, we walked from our adult son's downtown apartment. Marigold Kitchen was lovely. We decided as a party of six to sit outside since the weather was being so cooperative. I did enjoy the indoor decor, lots of art and well lit. It was moderately busy for our brunch. Everyone in our party raved at their food! I had the Ham & Gruyere omelette - outstanding. Sister recommends the Roasted Sweet Potato, Kale & Pesto Hash. Coffee was fantastic, too. We can't wait to go again on our next visit to Madison. read more

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Was told this is the best place in town for pancakes. Maybe so but nothing extraordinary here. Put together well and they are not from a box mix. That's a plus. Maple syrup , strawberries and whipped butter. Latte was delicious and well balanced. The macaroon was very good. Overall I enjoyed the meal and would eat here again. The ordering at the register and paying/ taking a number is not my style. Feels like a rush while ordering food. The menu boards had very small lettering and hard to read. Still a good place to eat. Different types of food and great service also read more

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If I free time downtown for breakfast, this is the sweetest spot! Great food, service & ambience - sometimes you may have to wait a bit but big deal read more

I was there on a Saturday after 1. Inside seats were full, but I got a seat outside right away. Kind of surprising. I thought outside seats were of higher demand. Seating, ordering, paying bill was all very efficient and happened outside itself. Breakfast ingridents were fresh. Mariegold breakfast sandwich and tofu scrambler bowl were both really good breakfasts. Juiced Eternal Life drink was super flavorful. read more

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Came here with 2 of my co-workers after a local recommend and it did not disappoint. Nice and cozy inside, with a friendly and cheerful staff. The menu options were vast they had something for everyone! I had the Chili poached eggs which came with toast and a side of salad greens. The flavors of the poached eggs and the chili and cheeses was out of this word they paired together amazingly. The toast was perfect to dip in the egg yolk with the saltiness of the prosciutto. 10/10 would recommend to anyone visiting! read more

Marigold Kitchen - Chili Poached Eggs - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Madison, Wisconsin

One of the few off the square places that's worth the hype. Chili eggs poached over prosciutto with mixed greens? Yea please! Mexican hot chocolate with cayenne? Who doesn't? Great service nice vibe. Deliciously worth it. read more

Marigold Kitchen - Mexican hot chocolate - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Madison, Wisconsin