The food is amazing and let me tell you about these drinks people.... all f****** amazing. This is a hidden little gem, that I doubt will be hidden for very long. Great atmosphere, I will no doubt be making this a regular spot dine and drink! read more

What a cool find. Excellent small dishes. The single best biscuit I've ever tasted!!! Incredible service as well. Can't wait to return.

Mint Mark truly has it all and does it all very well. The service is fantastic and the space is just gorgeous - one look at that vibrant wallpaper and you know you're somewhere special! Their daytime coffee, tea and light food items are carefully crafted and delicious. My chai tea latte with oat milk was the perfect warm up on a snowy afternoon and my husband's Kin Kin slow drip was one of the smoothest coffees I've ever tasted. Their evening menu offers creative cocktails, a unique beer list and seriously amazing food. Over the course of our few visits we've snacked on the roasted potatoes, cauliflower, kale salad, biscuits....and more potatoes (highly addictive!). The flavors are all spot on and portions are the perfect size. read more

We visited during a Wisconsin Distributors event. There were 6 of us in our party and we were REALLY lucky to get a place to sit, as the restaurant got pretty packed quickly. This place is pretty small and doesn't have a whole lot of seating for parties larger than 4! The beer and drink options were good and priced well for the Madison area. But, the food was so disappointing! We were sampling beers, so we decided to order a few different items off the food menu to share with the group (as appetizers). This is a small plate place, so be ready to order 2-3 things off the menu for each person (if you want any type of sustenance). I ordered a biscuit off the menu and it was one biscuit cut in half for $6. I was hoping to share with others, but everyone felt bad taking a piece of it because it was so small. Two others at our table ordered the pierogi with the intention of sharing. The pierogi order is 2 pierogi and isn't enough to share with others either. The salmon was served in a cup for some reason with a muffin on the side. My friend who ordered it was so shocked, she seemed to laugh at it for about 4-5 minutes before tasting it. She wasn't sure how it was supposed to be eaten. We all had our theories. The flavors for the items were not mind bending and were pretty basic too. I guess the small plates helped stoke our table conversation though. We all left Mint Mark shortly thereafter to go eat a full meal elsewhere in the Atwood area. read more

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Great breakfast, awesome service, wonderful environment. I had the broodwhich, recommended by wonderful waitress who refilled water and coffee several times. Simple standard breakfast was $40 with tip, so a bit on the pricy side. Plenty of seating on a Saturday 10 am in a small restaurant, suggesting they may be charging just a bit too much. read more

We really wanted to like Mint Mark since we love the Bristol in Chicago. Sadly, although the food was quite good (some dishes almost as good as the Bristol), the management of the restaurant was so frustrating as to really color our meal. Breakdown: Food: 4/5 Drink: 2.5/5 Service: 2.5/5 The food was pretty inventive and some dishes were very tasty. The highlight was the "surf and turf", a perfectly done scallop paired with a blood sausage with a texture strikingly similar to the scallop. However, the serving was a bit dainty, two scallops would have been better since the ratio of scallop to sausage was uneven. Other food notes: Kale salad - excellent sweet croutons; kale could have been massaged more so it was less fibrous Charred broccoli with Meyer lemon- amazing smoky flavor, could have used a little more lemon and the broccoli could have been a tad crunchier. Salmon rillette on nutmeg muffin- delicious smoky flavor, muffin melted in your mouth Ravioli- pasta was cooked perfectly. Mustard green filling was a bit overpowering, it would be better as a pistachio-mustard green pesto filling for a little more subtlety and complexity. Escargot- very tasty, buttery lemon sauce with charred bread to soak it up Roman gnocci with mushroom ragout- the worst dish we had. The gnocci, which is cooked like polenta, was a flavorless blob, the mushrooms were nowhere to be found, and the ragout tasted mostly like tomato sauce. Dessert - basque cake: served as a slice not an individual cake, and you could tell the slice had been reheated quickly since it was a bit burned on the edges. But amazing flavor- basque cake is what the Bristol is known for so nice it's featured here. Posset- cream and sugar set with blood orange acid. Tasted like a creamsicle. Needed a bit of mint or something else bright on top for garnish. Now, drinks: a disappointment all around. Completely uninspired cocktail menu and a shabby beer selection. Saving grace was that the bartender was happy to mix a drink off-menu. Finally, service -- when we called to see about reservations (they don't take them, which is a bad move given the size of the space), the hostess told us if we came at 6 on a Friday the wait would only be 15-20 min. Apparently she told everyone else that too because when we showed up it was completely packed. She told us the wait would be 30-40 min but we weren't seated for an hour and ten minutes. By the time we were, the restaurant had almost emptied out. The food was brought out all at once, although it's small plates, so we felt incredibly rushed to eat everything quickly before it got cold. Even though we waited for over an hour for a table we were done with dinner and dessert within forty minutes. Water wasn't refilled either and we weren't asked if we wanted another drink until we had finished dinner. Our waiter was very nice and it was clear the restaurant was just understaffed and the floor poorly managed. But the extremely poor service was so frustrating it was very hard to enjoy the meal. In sum -- food is good, we really hope they get their act together with the service and get a new mixologist. read more

Pretty good. We went on a weekday for coffee and a light breakfast / bakery item. Had a cortado, brewed coffee, scone- all were excellent. It's a little confusing to go in on a weekday morning - where do you order? Do you wait to be seated? I'm sure this would be much clearer on a weekend for brunch or any night of the week when there are more people there. BUT- either we did it right (order at the bar and take a seat) or the staff is just really good at rolling with it, because we were served quickly. Good spot for coffee. read more

This is the most amazing place! It's like Neverland for your mouth .... I can't express the attention to detail on the experience.. from the cocktail to table...we have a winner! Don't come here with children but come ready to impress your date. I love this place and there brunch on Sunday is absolute. My only regret is rating this place so high you guys might take my table ...FUGuys read more

Can't give enough stars! Everything was amazing! The building, especially the bar is beautiful, the staff was incredibly friendly and gave great suggestions for our first time there. Through the open kitchen you can see how much care and thoughtfulness goes into every perfect plate that is sent out. The food was nothing short of fantastic, wish we could have tried it all! We were pleasantly surprised by the prices as well, comparatively low to other other small plate restaurants we've visited in the area. We will visit regularly as the menu is always changing to include seasonal fresh ingredients, can't wait to find out what we will be treated to next! Just an awesome place!! read more

Fun ambiance and friendly service. Nice tapas size bites. Liver mouse was great, fries a let down, good mussels. Good but not great drinks but I would come back. read more

Went here for drinks and it was pretty good. We didn't get any food, so can't really speak to that. I got a great cider and the atmosphere is really great. I gave 4 stars because the bar chairs are really uncomfortable and they don't have many gluten free options. read more

Love having this joint in Madison . Went for brunch on a Saturday and everything was fantastic . We had the eggs benedict, lemon curd pancakes, and the brisket toast . I liked that it was laid back enough and loud enough that we felt fine dining with my 3 year old with us. Definitely want to go back for the dinner menu . read more

What a fun place! Tried everything on the menu, but the cauliflower and bagna cauda wowed me the most. Everything was worth trying. We'll be going again. read more

I went here for breakfast and sat at the counter. Delicious and inventive menu prepared with care. I love supporting local businesses that strive to be the best they can be. Excellent corned beef hash satisfied my craving for comfort food. I'll be back for sure. read more

Great food, inspired cocktails and terrific staff. Wonderful experience celebrating our daughter's recent UW graduation with family and friends! Extremely accommodating to our gluten free and vegetarian guests. Especially noteworthy were the Roman Gnocchi with amazing Sunday Gravy, Mint Mark Burgers (with fancy, somewhat spicy sauce- yum!), Garlic Honey Biscuits, Radish Caesar Salad and Roasted Cauliflower offerings. Other salads and veggies were tasty as well! Can't wait to return! read more

Absolutely amazing!! I was in Madison visiting for the first time and had made a reservation here for the first night after getting suggestions that this is a standout restaurant in Wisconsin. The service was amazing, the food was delicious, and the atmosphere was so nice. I truly can't say enough good things about this place. If you are ever in the area, you should definitely try going to Mint Mark and make sure to order the biscuits (they come with honey butter that perfectly compliments the saltiness of the biscuits) and the skillet cookie. I am pretty sure the restaurant rotates out items on their menu, but there are a few things that stay like the biscuits and cauliflower - and for good reason. We also ordered the scrippelle which was good (not our favorite as it was really rich) and the cheeseburger (also good, basically just your standard cheeseburger). We were thinking about getting the radish caesar, but our waitress told us you should only really get it if you LOVE radish, so I would keep that in mind if you are thinking about ordering it. I attached photos of our favorites - the cauliflower, biscuits, and skillet cookie! read more

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My friends and I just spent two hours eating our way through the menu (we literally ordered everything on the menu except for three things). And we all agreed that this was the best dining experience in Madison that we have ever had (and that's saying a lot). I know their menu changes, but as of now their biscuit and their gnocchi stole the show. But seriously, everything we ordered was the best version of that particular dish that we had ever eaten. I'm not exaggerating... at all. Even more surprising is the price. We did not hold back (like I said, we almost ordered everything on the menu). Plus, we all had 2 to 3 cocktails with dinner. Super reasonable, and we all left feeling full and satisfied. That's typically my biggest gripe with small plate style restaurants. It ends up being expensive and you have to share with everyone so you leave not even feeling full. I have to add that the Golden Girls style wallpaper and super cool vibe made the whole experience even better. This place is not your run of the mill nice restaurant. It has a personality of its own. Not to mention the staff was super nice, efficient and professional. I absolutely cannot wait to go back to Mint Mark. I miss it already. read more

I love the multi-course concept and the food here is genuinely good from what I've had - their pasta dishes in particular stand out. With that being said, the menu and drinks are pretensions as hell and everything is way too expensive for the portion size read more

I had a latte here and the coffee was perfect. I let the Lucy hostess know I was only coming in for a drink and she was really friendly and welcoming. She recommended to come back for dinner later which I thought was really nice and she also shared local events that were going on that weekend. The ambiance is very relaxed and I wish I had more time there just to enjoy it. read more

Overpriced for the serving size. By a lot. 2 pierogi's, each were half the size of my palm (undercooked btw) were $10. What?! Maybe a cooked cup of noodles with a couple pieces of vegetables in a garlic parmesan sauce (that I can make better at home) was $12. Had to cut the noodles into pieces to trick myself that I was having a regular portion. Yes, I understand this is a "small plates" kind of place, but compared to graft or pig in a fur coat, these were decidedly small. On top of that, I had literally the worst old fashioned of my life. Did they forget the bitters? Or possibly the simple syrup? Both perhaps. That being said, most of the food was tasty (though small portions), the atmosphere was great and the service was wonderful. Probably won't return for a dinner. Perhaps a lunch though. read more

Just moved to Madison from Chicago. This is by far my favorite restaurant. Really unique flavors, good vegetarian options, and solid cocktails. read more

Came in here after a few friends told me about the new spot. And I have to say it lived up to the hype. Great service and great cocktails. It's nice when you can get a custom cocktail made for you in a timely manner. read more

Visited Mint Mark with family shortly after they opened. Really impressed! The menu is simple but special. Decor is fun and classic, vibes are laid back but sophisticated too. Menu favorites were the biscuit, kale salad and cauliflower. Order the cauliflower before they run out! I don't even like cauliflower, but this stuff is amazing. Interesting beer list and thoughtfully crafted cocktails. Service was great. Overall, really enjoyed it! Will be back! read more

Awesome to have this place take over after Mermaid closed. Love how they redid the seating layout. First meal and cappuccino were delicious! read more

Came here for brunch with some friends to try out a new place. First impression was of a place that I wasn't sure I'd like. Wait staff is super friendly! I tried a Bloody Mary, and it was okay. But when we ordered (got the broodwich and the Mexican pizza) everything was very delicious. I would highly recommend this place for brunch. Demographics of this place are younger and hipstery. I hear their dinner and drink menu at dinner are awesome too!!! read more

This is a trendy little place with a very fun atmosphere. They have amazing breakfast and delicious small plates for dinner. Their drink selection is fabulous! We had Travis and Andrew as our bartenders and they were the best! Very friendly and attentive, with good suggestions for the drinks and food. The plantation punch was my favorite, we will be back again very soon, thanks Mint Mark! read more

I've been missing Mermaid Cafe somethin' fierce and have been craving a place to get a coffee at 8:30am when I'm headed to work just a few doors down. I've only tried the cappuccino so far and it was tasty. Looking forward to trying the food next time. read more

Beautiful interior design: inviting and elegant. What a transformation from the space it used to be. The drinks are wonderful and the food is delicious. They have a wide array of liquor and could probably mix up anything you desire. Staff was very attentive for the large group I went in with, going out of their way to accommodate us in the fashion they did. It was only my first time in there this past week, but I can already tell that I will be a frequent customer. Keep up the amazing work! read more

I came to Mint Mark to check out the hype and was really impressed by the drinks and service our bartender gave us, but not much else. To be fair, the food was all tasty, but overpriced and under-portioned. I know, I know...it's small plate focused, but we're talking tiny tiny portions for the cost. We'll definitely be back for drinks, but will likely stick to Heritage Tavern to get our small plate fix in the future. read more

Sooo good! We ordered 1) mish mash: cheese, two pâtés, preserves, mustards, pickled vegetables. 2) escargot: lemon, butter, pastis, fine herbs. 3) pierogi: house made kraut, mushroom, caraway jam. 4) cauliflower: bagna cauda, golden raisin, crispy cheese. 5) terrine: fisher farms pork, pistachio, fig, mustard. 6) made to order chocolate chip cookie with butterscotch ice cream. All ridiculously delicious. Damn you Mint Mark. read more

We fell upon this little diamond in the rough last Friday night at 930. We had to try the pate and chefs choice cheese plate. The stuffed pasta pillows were AMAZING. The hostess was sweet about our late arrival and the bartenders were very kind about our mock-tail orders. I have recommended Mint Mark to a couple foodie friends already. Yes we will be back. Thanks for a great experience. read more

Cozy, friendly place. Sorely lacking in vegan options. Great cocktails, good staff... just don't come here looking for plates that don't have animal products on them. read more

You know it's good when you think "When's the next time I can get that again?". That being the cauliflower, which was the bomb.com. It's kind of pricey at $10 or $11 but uh...I can't make cauliflower taste like that so please take my money! My dining companion ordered the Mish Mash which is a plate with four half slices of bread, two cuts of cheese, various meats, and some pickled veggies. I always think plates won't be enough but the quality of everything on the MM plate was superb and it was the perfect amount for two people to share. Still, I kept returning to the cauliflower. It was that good! I'm excited to introduce this restaurant to others. I had a lovely dining experience. I went shortly before 5pm on a Thursday and the tables filled up within 20 minutes. Mint Mark, you done good. Update: I went back to try out the Friday Fish Fry which was bluegill. It was tasty and came in three pieces, lightly breaded with salt and black pepper. It's kind of pricey at $17. Comes with a potato (choice of fries or baked potato). My baked potato came it with nothing except a little salt sprinkled on top. Unfortunately, cauliflower is not available on Fridays because they have to use the deep fryer for the fish. Will have to return for the cauliflower some other time. I've had a few cocktails and my favorite so far has been The Southside, a green gin drink. read more

This place has a wonderful atmosphere. We ordered the mussels, the biscuit, the prochetta and some cocktails. Everything was cooked to perfection over a wood fire grill. You could taste all the sauces and the fire. It was an amazing experience and highly recommended. read more

We went on Friday eyeing their fish fry and wanting to try the dinner small plates/tapas menu having coming before for Sunday brunch and enjoyed it. What we ordered: Bluegill Fish Fry, Triangoli, Malfatti, Pimento Cheese, Pierogi, Arancini, Biscuits --- Bluegill Fish Fry($17): The portion was 5 good sized fillets(bear in mind that Bluegill is a small fish) that were lightly battered and perfectly, and I mean perfectly seasoned. This fish fry is not a salt bomb that will have you reaching for water ever 2 bites which was great. What was not so great was the measly side of tartar that came with the fish. If your someone who's used to tarter with every bite of fish fry your going to want to request an extra portion on the tartar. Triangoli($12) - These triangle shaped raviolis, hence the name "Triangoli" were a favorite of mine for one simple reason, brown butter. Brown butter for the uninitiated is when butter has been melted down and the resulting liquid reduced to impart a rich brown color and nuttiness to the butter. As you may have guessed this goes great on all manner of pasta and is well complimented by a classic filling of spinach and ricotta. Malfatti($11) - this is another pasta dish that comes to the table piled high with sausage and pesto mixed in which adds a great hit of acid and prevents this dish from being too heavy with a good hit of acid. Pimento Cheese($6) - As the menu description says this has "all the cheese" as well as a nicely charred "toast" bread to spread the cheese onto. If I had any complaints here I would just say that the cheese arrived at the table cold making it harder to spread on the bread then we expected. All around a solid dish. Pierogi($10) - I have yet to meet a pierogi that isnt doughy and lacking in the flavor department and sadly this Pierogi was no exception. Filled with homemade sauerkraut and mushrooms you would expect an umami bomb. No such luck this dish lagged behind everything else I had in terms of taste by a wide margin. As for the caraway jam you either love it or you hate it. Arancini($8) - The first thing that comes to mind for me when I think of Arancini is Dry. This arancini was is the exception. I attribute its superbe flavor and lack of dryness to the garlic fonduta filing which prevents the rice from drying the fried ball. Biscuit($6) - Right off the bat this was one of the best Biscuits I've ever had. It came to the table nice and warm with a buttery richness that doesn't disappoint. But wait theres more, because this beatiful biscuit comes topped with a garlic honey that compliments the biscuits richness and really makes the dish one to remember. Be sure to get every crumb! We ordered this last and it worked great as a dessert. --- Service - Service consistently falter throughout the night and is why I can't rate 5 stars. While we had no problem getting a table and getting our food in a timely manner the other essentials of a good experience were underwhelming. The water we got is best described as very room temperature. With lots of small plates and different types of dishes it's key that plates are cleared in timely manner, they weren't. By the end of the meal we had a stack of dirty dishes at the end of our table that the server seemed oblivious too until we ordered the Biscuit. read more

Great atmosphere fast and friendly service. Small plates are innovative and quite tasty. Prices are reasonable. My only gripe has nothing to do with the food and that is that finding a parking spot is tough. read more

Have been to Mint Mark several times for lunch great service, food and friendly people. Went for the Fish Fry recently with friends that we told about the place. We were not impressed. Bluegill was overdone - coleslaw was bland and baked potato was dry no butter or olive oil. We had to ask for some olive oil Waitress was ok- at best. The ambiance is great. read more

I don't come to Madison very often, but when I do, I check out new restaurants. Living in Los Angeles, I am surrounded by unfriendly people. I received a hug as soon as I arrived and I left with a warm smile. I'll be back! read more

Pretention of the server did not match quality of the food which was unexciting and somewhat bland. I didn't even finish the doughy pierogi, which is unheard-of from this Polish girl. Had high hopes for this place but besides the killer (overpriced) biscuit and the lovely environment, Mint Mark is not a great choice for dinner. Go for a cocktail and a biscuit with a side of pretention and call it a day. read more

Really chill, friendly neighborhood place. Spot on service, fresh ingredients put together for interesting delicious entrees. Very reasonable. Nice decor and overall comfortable inviting atmosphere. Pancakes and frittata were exceptional. Would definitely go back. read more