McDonald's

Very cozy spot, nicely appointed. Service was prompt if a bit stretched thin, but polite and…read moreefficient. I'm going to preface this with I'm sure the rest of their drinks are great, but this is by far the worst cold brew I've ever

This coffee shop is great! From the friendly and welcoming staff, to all the delicious drinks, you…read morecan't go wrong! As of posting this, the menu Yelp has is super outdated. The drink specials change seasonally, which is so fun! I recommend finding them on Facebook, for current menu and hours. They have frozen drinks, energy drinks, Italian soda options, tea and all the coffee drinks you'd expect. There's also local baked goods(if they're not sold out!), and hand crafted local artisan items! Some outdoor seating, if the weather permits!

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Specials and fun snack wall

Wildwood Cafe

4.5(47 reviews)

I love their mochas!! Authentic and rich chocolatey, oh so good!! The worker is absolutely sweet,…read morehelpful and accommodating! This is a cute small cafe to pick up a great small espresso coffee from!

Went here to get some work done on a Friday morning and the place was pretty full. Luckily, we…read morefound a table inside. They were extra busy because it was a no school day; going to have to take that into account in the future. That said, even though they were packed, our drinks came out pretty quick. We ordered a cortado and a cardamom latte. Both were tasty, but the cardamom latte was the standout. Perfectly flavored and not overpowering, highly recommend.

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Avocado toast

Main Street Kitchen, Deli & Catering

3.8(24 reviews)

Delicious food and a great place to have lunch. Stopped in for a lunch with my son and although…read morethey were busy, they were attentive and able handle last minute changes. I usually dine in but this time had to switch my order to go and they were great bagging it up and getting me on my way. Atmosphere is homey and inviting. Looking forward to trying everything on the menu

Favorite sandwich place! The inside is eclectic and the owner is super sweet and inviting. I order…read morethe TAB every time..turkey, bacon, and apples ! The stone ground bread is hearty and comforting. I would only say the service is a bit on the slower end taking awhile to make a few sandwiches/wraps. However, a great spot always!

Dining area with drink coolers and ordering counter.

Creamy Asparagus Soup

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MSK philly steak with side of marinara. I added spinach and tomato to my sandwich.

Starbucks

4.0(6 reviews)

0.2 mi

Stoughton got a Starbucks and I am here for it!…read more I love Starbucks. I love that I don't have to drive to Madison to have Starbucks anymore! I know they are still brand spanking new here, and still working out the kinks of opening a new store, but honestly they are killing it! They are doing a great job. The staff is on it and they seem to really know what they are doing. As usual, everything I have had so far from this location has been made promptly and accurately. No complaints. The other drive through coffee place option in town is really such a nightmare. This will make mornings so much better! (And easier, and happier, and yummier!) I am a fan!

Every time I go there, my drink/food are wrong to some capacity. The few times it's right, my…read morecoffee is filled to this yet I'm paying for a large. You're basically making me a medium drink but charging me a large?! I'm not exaggerating that this is every time I get a hot drink there.

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Iced Pumpkin Cream Shaken Espresso

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Pecan Cortado

Fosdal Home Bakery

4.5(102 reviews)

1.0 mi

I don't know how this place is "only" at around a 4.5 average. I've never had ANYTHING there that…read morewasn't awesome and anyone I've ever talked to that has ever been there rates it their favorite place. I guess someone could give them a lower rating because they put on weight, but I can't think of another reason!

This was a very nice bakery in a cute town. We had our dessert here. We all got different items. I…read morehad a delicious cookie and got more to take home. There was a donut , macaroon , chocolate donut. Every one loved there items. The staff was super nice and friendly. When in town try it out was so excited to try it forgot to take pictures

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Dairyland Dessert Cafe

4.6(14 reviews)

A lovely dessert shop, that is also a community hub where you can gather and play games, do jigsaw…read morepuzzles, work on your computer, while you enjoy a delicious dessert and coffee drink. And the thing I love the most is that they're open late! Hours from 3 to 10 PM! You've got a late night sweet tooth, they're gonna meet your needs! And they will do all of their ice cream drinks and affogato with decaf. We got the regular Affogato and the mocha Affogato. Next time I'll get an extra scoop of ice cream too.

Absolutely loved visiting Dairyland Dessert Cafe during Stoughton's Victorian Holiday weekend. They…read moreheld a High Tea in the afternoon - it consisted of a pot of tea and 4 sweet or savory goodies from a selection (not everything in the case was an option). I went with a butter chicken tart, Secret Garden (veggie) tart, cheddar scone, and the Victoria sponge cake. Everything was delightful! For my tea I selected Republic of Tea Sip and be Merry flavor - loved it. The atmosphere inside was warm and festive. There were holiday decor items displayed for sale and cozy seating in addition to tables. They even have a cozy little nook for kiddos! I am looking forward to future visits to try other goodies! I did take home a ginger spice cheesecake bomb (sooo good) and a slice of the Ukrainian honey cake (yum!). Highly recommend a visit to this wonderful cafe!

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Peanut what?

Squirrel's Nest

4.5(49 reviews)

6.2 mi

At first glance, the place presents itself as a neighborhood dive--a worn-in local haunt where the…read moredécor is secondary to the conversation. But the illusion fades the moment a Bloody Mary arrives at the table. This is a bar that takes its craft seriously. The cocktail was thoughtfully prepared and balanced, revealing an attention to detail rarely found in establishments trading on casual charm alone. The atmosphere is equally compelling: lively without being chaotic, welcoming without feeling manufactured. It possesses the kind of authenticity that cannot be designed or replicated. In an era of increasingly curated hospitality, this remains a genuinely local gathering place--unpretentious, distinctive, and unmistakably its own.

We like our walleye and eggs for breakfast, and decided to try out the Squirrel's Nest. It is a…read moresmall establishment with a bar to the left and seating area, to the right, with two smaller tables on the side of the bar. We arrived about 10:00 am, and it was packed. It was very loud with people talking, due to the small space. We sat at our table and waited awhile for a server, but didn't know if we needed to order at the bar. After a while, a waitress arrived to take our order. She was very joyful and friendly. We both ordered the walleye and eggs, which included hashbrowns and toast. My husband added cheese and onions on the hashbrowns at no extra cost. We also ordered a Bloody Mary, which came with a chaser. They arrived with a spear of mozzarella cheese, pimento olive, smoked sausage, and a dill pickle. The walleye had a nice thin crust and the eggs and hashbrowns were cooked perfectly. My better half said that he didn't taste any onions in the hashbrowns and they used American cheese, which made them runny. It was a good breakfast, and we enjoyed our time there. However, due to the loudness, we probably won't go back, as it was hard to have a conversation. Be aware that they only take cash, but they do have an ATM in the building. This establishment definitely had a great atmosphere and service, with friendly staff.

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Breakfast menu

Yahara Chocolate

5.0(7 reviews)

0.8 mi

Awesome chocolate shop with some samples. Really friendly employees that truly love chocolate and…read moretalking about it. Go on Saturday for a curated tasting of 4 chocolates with descriptions. So fun! They made some treats on site as well as having packaged chocolate bars from around the world. Fun place to visit. Also have random Lego sets for sale & share space with a pottery studio, which you can purchase those as well.

Did someone say FREE SAMPLES? Yahara Chocolate did!!! Every. Single. Saturday. And they have over…read more250 kinds of chocolate from ALL over the world to try. Locally owned and fair trade-sourced, if you know a chocolate lover or are one yourself-- you NEED THIS shoppe in your life! A little on the higher end, but these chocolates are worth it. They even have coffees and teas available for sipping while you browse. Oh and if that's not enough, they also have a pottery shop with items for sale, as well as classes throughout the month, each with different themes. My kids just tried out the Garden Fish on a stake class, it was something they all enjoyed! That's hard to do with 17, 12, and 10yo!!!

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Tasting on Saturday

Cheesers-Gourmet Foods of Wisconsin

4.9(34 reviews)

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Visiting Stoughton, we had just finished lunch and were looking for a place to grab a little…read moredessert. We headed downtown to check it out. Since it was a Monday, most of the shops and restaurants were closed, but Cheesers was open -- and they had Babcock (UW-Madison) ice cream. It's a cute little shop with lots of gourmet food items, wines, and gifts. We got a couple of cones. Union Utopia for me, served in generous portions on a sugar cone. So good on a warm day. The owner was super nice and told us a little about the downtown area, especially the Opera House that offers concerts. Definitely seems like a place we'd love to come back to.

Recently we were at a party where the hostess had purchased a dozen or more cheeses from Cheesers -…read morethey were all great. So when we were heading to Stoughton we knew we needed to stop at this place. The store was hopping on a late Saturday morning. We were there for the cheese but the front part of the store was filled with wine and liquor (they also have a tasting room upstairs - apparently it is a do-it-yourself tasting). They also have gifts and gourmet foods. The cheese counter probably had over 100 selections. There were many tempting cheeses. We selected a smoked blue cheese that we are looking forward to try. Given the wide selection we will definitely stop here again when searching for interesting cheeses even though it is a 25 minute drive.

Jams preserves

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Troll

Dunkin'

2.3(27 reviews)

0.7 mi

First off we love our Dunkin coffee and the breakfast sandwiches! But today was a laughable moment…read morefor sure! We drive through and ordered our 2 hot coffees and just wanted a bagel sandwich to split. So we asked if we could get it cut in half and were told "sure! No problem!" Well we've had our problems before with this Dunkin with leaky cups and wrong orders and lately with either unfriendly staff or staff that look at us like we are speaking a whole different language! Anyway we had to pull around as usual even though there was no one behind us. And out she comes with our 2 coffees and a bag with our sandwich. We asked if the sandwich was cut in half (because like I said we've had issues with almost every food order we've ordered) so we opened it up and it wasn't We asked if she would take it back inside and cut in in half and she looked at us like we were nuts! We said we asked for it that way and this was the kicker! She states " I don't think we have a knife!" Wait! What? You don't have a knife in a place that makes food? She just stood there and stared and then tried to say something and we just laughed and said just forget it! We'll rip it apart. She tried to again say we don't have a knife and we just again said never mind and left! Ok! So should we go over to the Walmart and buy one and drop one off? Seriously!!!

The past year this dunkin has had a major decline. My coffees are never consistently correct when i…read moreorder the same thing ever time. Today I ordered a medium iced coffee and a XL hot coffee along with four donuts. I waited 3-4 minutes at the window , they then give me my iced coffee and park me in the front. I waited there for another 5-7 minutes then an employee came out saying they only had two of the donuts i ordered , so i tell him to just pick two more randoms. Waited another 4 minutes when the employee finally brings the other coffee and donuts out. Hot coffee tastes like water. Iced coffee takes like cream and water. Donuts have the frosting smeared all over) Disappointed and will not be returning. Off to starbucks with the consistent coffee.

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Marcel D.

9 years ago

The Stoughton McDonald's is a Big Mess! Employees Horse Playing behind the Counter and Bad, Bad Customer Service. I have heard this location had gone through Several Management Staff, I trust some much needed changes have been made. I have not been at this McDonald's location for over two Years. I will try it again but,I hope they've made some changes. It would be a BIG FAT O. read more

Erick D.

7 years ago

I work here. foods good can't speak Spanish tho :\. Peepeepoopoopeepeepoopoopeepeepooopeepoopeepoo.

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I really enjoy Arby's food. This however is not a well operating Arbys, and over the years it has…read moredeclined. Went here during COVID through the drive thru when the inside was closed. Very poorly run, food took about half an hour most of the time we were the lead car. Asked no lettuce (it makes me sick) and lettuce all over my sandwich. My triple decker sandwich should have had peppered bacon, turkey, and ham. It had no ham. The bacon and turkey were good, but I had to eat the top half as everything else was coated in lettuce. My wife ordered au jus, and there was barely any in the cup. The Orange shake was good. What they seem to be doing is making several orders then taking them out, not checking them or keeping track at all, as they ask you what you had, and just glance in the bag. Fries were so-so. Most were crispy, but some were uncooked, soft, cold, and completely gross. So - the food and Arby's in general, I love the food. But this location - going downhill, and during COVID closure conditions, just don't go here. It will take you half an hour to an hour (for being the third car in, this was awful). Some places get you in and out - Popeyes gets through a drive-thru line very fast. Nothing really has to be cooked for more than 5 minutes at Arbys (Fries/chicken are really it). Extremely dissapointed. Taco Bell/WhichWhich are better options just slightly down the street.

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The juiciest sub I've ever had, LOL. The employee dressing the sandwiches did not mess around,…read moreemploying a good three second pour of both the vinegar and oil; made the bread work overtime soaking up all the deliciousness. All three employees we interacted with at the counter were friendly and conversational. The cashier even thanked us for leaving a tip. The inside was clean and modern. There are a decent number of tables to sit at if you choose to dine in. We grabbed ours to-go so we could get back on the road. Parking lot is a bit small/cramped and shared with other establishments. Bonus points: gender-neutral bathrooms!

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