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    Molten Monkey

    4.8 (44 reviews)
    Closed 4:00 pm - 10:00 PM

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    Monkey Styx
    Lauren U.

    My new favorite pizza in Madison? My party of 2 headed to Molten Monkey right around 8pm on a Friday and there were a couple tables outside as well as one inside. We took the opportunity for outside dining to enjoy the Johnson St vibes. We ordered monkey styx (cheesy bread) along with the What Up Dough pepperoni pizza. The monkey styx came with a buffalo-esque sauce and we got hot honey to pour on the pizza. Insert drooling emoji. The tap list was quality and I also got a hazy IPA. The service was excellent and the food was high quality. I will be back!

    Big Chungus
    PJ C.

    We are big fans of Detroit style pizza so we were looking forward to trying out this new place when we saw the press on it. We were in the neighborhood on a Thursday night and took a chance that we could get a table in this very small restaurant. At 7:30 there were two tables available so we snagged one. Actually all but one table and everyone at the bar were gone within 15 minutes. So arriving later helped. We really loved the decor of the room - green subway tile and really cool light fixtures. It appeared the bartender was running the joint since he sat us, took our order, etc. I started with a beer and we got a small caesar salad to share - it was decent. We then ordered their medium Big Chungus pizza with pepperoni, sausage, ham and bacon. It was very good. The crust was perfectly done in the Detroit style. The toppings were solid. Prices were not out of line for what we got. We will return for our fix.

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    Chloe M.

    We stopped in for a quick bite to eat on a rainy Friday evening. We were lucky to get immediate seating at the bar, which was cozy and comfortable to sit at. Seating is limited. I wouldn't recommend dining in if you have more than four people in your party. The pizza itself was delicious. We had the chicken ranch pizza (has another, more catchy name), and monkey bites. The sauce with the monkey bites (monkey sauce) was unusual, but delicious! I would recommend everything we got. The bar serves wine and beer, so don't expect a cocktail menu. Servers were attentive and helpful, but not overbearing. We appreciated their insight on the menu and the information they shared on restaurant as a whole. We'll definitely be back!

    Piggly figgly
    Ellena K.

    Tried dine in for the first time but we typically do take out, wonderful experience! Seating is limited because the dining area is small, but there is bar seating too. Very cool decor and vibe, and service was great. Tried the big chungus and ordered our favorite starter - the monkey sticks. The monkey sauce is amazing. It's so hard to pick what pizza to order, they all sound unique and delicious!

    Piggly Figgly
    Aurora A.

    WOWOWOW! I definitely thought I was going to be let down. I had read a few things saying it was expensive for what you get BUT I will say it's SO WORTH THE PRICE. We started with a Caesar salad and monkey bread. Didn't even get a picture of the salad as we just demolished it. The monkey bread was INCREDIBLE. The sauce that accompanied the bread was the perfect amount of spice and really added a flavor punch. For our main course we shared the Piggly Figgly and Avo Maria. The crust is just incredible. True Detroit style pizza. My favorite was the Piggly Figgly. All the staff said it's definitely the prettiest pizza they have. The Avo Maria was also presented beautifully though. Again, for the price you are getting your moneys worth in my opinion. Not a very big seating area inside so we happened to arrive at a good time. There were tons of carryout orders while we were there! We ended up eating at the bar which worked out well. Pretty dark inside but didn't mind it at all. Can't wait to come back and try Big Chungus!!!

    Avo maria
    Audrey B.

    Can't speak on the ambiance or service really as we did carry out but WOW the food was amazing!!! The crust is so crispy and delicious and the toppings work soooo well together yum yum! It gets crazy busy so I recommend you carrying out and having a great night in with one of the best pizza places in Madison!

    Tik tik boom
    Sho R.

    I took out a pizza on a Friday evening. I had a bit of trouble with the online ordering system. They dont accept order through phone. But after many tries I was able to order. Pizza was ready in about 40 minutes and was kept warm. Tik tik boom pizza was flavorful. The tikka sauce was very nice.

    Heatonsim bot
    Ashley J.

    The pizza here is absolutely amazing. It is a super tiny spot, only about three tables for guests, and they don't take reservations but it is SO worth it. They do take out so you can always take it home. The heatonsism bot pizza and the umami Bombay are my favorites but I'm pretty sure every pizza would be delicious.

    Grace S.

    It's always exciting to try a new restaurant. I went in a group of 5 on a Thursday night. We arrived around 7:00PM. There was only one table that could accommodate a group of 5, so they asked us to return at 9:00PM. We ordered wine, cider, 4 different pizzas, and a Caesar salad. The beverages were very good. The Caesar salad was quite underwhelming. I was not a fan of the croutons at all. It also arrived at the same time as our pizza. The pizza was very tasty! The crust was the star of the show. I was a big fan of their signature green sauce as well. I do hope they update their specialty pizza options over time. I will probably choose to build my own next time. Overall, delicious pizza, friendly staff, and a small but cute environment. I would certainly return. I can say this place has set my standard high for Detroit style pizza.

    Umami Bomby
    Emily D.

    We ordered take out from this new Detroit-style pizza joint last Sunday and it was even better than I anticipated!! The crust was crunchy and delicious. Plenty of cheese, sauce, and toppings. We got our pizza uncut, per their website's suggestion, and it kept the toppings on the pizza instead of in the box! I called to make this change and the woman who answered was very lovely and helpful! I'm excited to go back to eat inside their restaurant as the dark vibes were very cozy. Definitely recommend this place!!

    What up Dough
    Austyn M.

    My friends and I stopped here for the first time today around dinner. Our waiter was new but very friendly and recommended a few options for us to try. We ended up going with the classic pepperoni or as they like to call it, the "what up dough". I wasn't expecting to like it as much as I did but it was some of the best pizza I've ever had! The crust was the perfect balance between soft and crispy and overall it was flavorful and fun. Looking forward to going back next time I'm in Madison!

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    It was the perfect Detroit style. Can't wait to try it in house but even pick up is still crispy hot after some travel.

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    Excellent and consistently friendly customer service...every time I have…read moreever been there, they make you feel welcome and like they want your business. The pizza is also consistently excellent. It's hot and fresh, with great toppings, and the portions are fair. If you are looking for a quick, casual, DELICIOUS, wood fired pizza this is your place!

    First time here. We were in town and decided that we needed to get some pizza. This place had…read moregreat reviews and Neapolitan pizza. Food: A nice selection of pizza, split between ones with and without tomato sauce. I got the Lombarda which has Gorgonzola Cream, Pears and Apricot Glaze and Arugula. My wife got a cheese, sausage, mushroom and onion (CSMO). Both of them came out, pipe hot, with nice crisp crust. Nice presentation for both pizzas. They were both good, but I was a bit underwhelmed with the Lombarda. If it had Apricot Glaze, it wasn't very noticable, and maybe was the reason that it needed a bit of salt to enhance the toppings. The CSMO was very flavorful, and clearly the better of the two. Service: Super friendly and helpful service, both when ordering and when the food was delivered. The cashier was patient and happy to give us advice on what their favorites were. Atmosphere: It's a small place. Some interesting vintage large photo print on the walls. You order at the counter, then take a seat at one of the tables along the left side of the restaurant. It looked like there were as many people picking up to-go orders, as there were dining in. Food: There's a nice selection of pizzas, split between those with and without tomato sauce. I got the Lombarda, which has Gorgonzola cream, pears, apricot glaze, and arugula. My wife got a cheese, sausage, mushroom, and onion (CSMO). Both pizzas came out piping hot, with a nice crisp crust and great presentation. They were both good, but I was a bit underwhelmed with the Lombarda. If it had apricot glaze, it wasn't very noticeable, and that may have been why it needed a bit of salt to bring out the flavors. The CSMO was very flavorful and clearly the better of the two. Service: Super friendly and helpful service, both when ordering and when the food was delivered. The cashier was patient and happy to offer suggestions on their favorites. Atmosphere: It's a small place. You order at the counter, then take a seat at one of the tables along the left side of the restaurant. It looked like there were as many people picking up to-go orders as there were dining in. It was about half full, and the noise level was comfortable.out half full, and the noise levels were good. I would come back, but order a different pizza.

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