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    Nitty Gritty Middleton

    3.4 (120 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 1:00 AM (Next day)

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    Pretzel Bender Burger with fries
    Bessie T.

    Service was wonderful and friendly. Burgers and birthdays appear to be the specials here. A fun atmosphere. We had the pretzel burger, farmer's burger. Although I asked for medium rare, got medium well on my farmer's burger..oh wells

    Cheese curds
    Ellena K.

    I had never been to the Middleton location before but was actually super surprised at how great it is. We usually go to the one downtown but were on the west side and needed late night food. Our waitress was super awesome and helpful! We mainly came for drinks and apps. I really loved the fall cocktails, the seasonal old fashioned was perfect for a fall night. The cheese curds were good, their waffle fries are my favorite though. I love that there were two stories to the dining room. It made for a really great vibe. They also had the space decorated for Halloween, which was super cute. I would definitely come back to celebrate a birthday here or for a dinner, it's a lot more calm than the downtown location if that's what you're looking for.

    Classic Milkshakes
    Yolanda G.

    The official birthday celebration location in Madison. We came here for a quick dinner with the kids. The have a great menu that offers vegan items such as the impossible burger with vegan gritty sauce! So tasty! There is a gluten-free menu that I did not get to check. I don't know if they offer gluten-free buns or it's just bunless if it's gluten-free, as it's not stated on the normal menu. They had some fall inspired drinks. The cozy pear didn't taste like pear, it was very vanilla forward. My husband had the apple version and it was fantastic. Great place for groups and kids. Our waitress was very attentive and friendly.

    Chilling cheese dog and onion rings.

    Service was awful. Part of a group and they didn't even pass out napkins or silverware, they just dropped it in one spot for us to pass out ourselves. Nobody at out group received timely refills, until we FINALLY flagged down server to do it. Then they got through 80% of the tables refills and quit. We had to speak up an additional time. Then the food. My chilling cheese dog came as a small hot dog, barely bun length. N9rhibg on it. The EXTREEMLY runny chillies was on the side - I had to build my own dinner. Then I realized my chilli cheese dog had no CHEESE. so had to ask about that. Once again, building it on my own despite ordering from the menu. If I wasn't part of a birthday gathering I would have walked out. They did let me order a burger instead of the mess I got but evening was already leaving me in a bad mood.

    Raspberry chipotle burger
    Sho R.

    I was there on a weekday for lunch. The place was not crowded. One special mention was about the waiter. He was very polite and friendly. I went for a couple of burgers. The big grit was my favorite burger. It had 2 patties. The burger was huge. The burger was flavorful as well. For side I went for onion rings. Onion rings were not crispy as I expected. My other burger was Raspberry chipotle burger. It was good, but I think other burgers in the menu might have been better. Waffle fries were good as well. My favorite item here was chocolate peanut butter shake. It came in large quantity. The shake was cold and thick, exactly how I wanted it. I finished the shake even before starting the burger. Seems one can add fried onions on top of burgers for free. I added it on top of both of my burgers, and it improved the taste.

    Farmer's Market Burger,  Seasoned Waffle Cut Fries
    Moumita A.

    For a Friday evening, the place was quite busy. However, we got seated immediately as we came in (I guess we were lucky!) We ordered Pretzel sticks, they special burger with extra patties so we could share by splitting the burger in 2 & Oreo shake. The burger was good, but a little messy to our liking. The pretzels were fine. Overall the service we received was good & if you feel like having burgers in pub but nothing fancy, a place to hangout for a casual pub style dining.

    Chewy and bland
    Jill K.

    Not a great experience. Hard booth benches that were not well cleaned from the prior occupants. The pretzel appetizer was chewy and gummy with no salt. I ordered the burger of the months which came out without the ciabatta bread. Because it came on a regular roll the flavor just wasn't as Italian. My husband ordered the breakfast burger and the onion straws were too tough to bite into. Disappointing

    Nachos add beef
    Michele B.

    Celebrating a birthday? You must go here! They will play a special song! While you wait order some nachos. They were awesome! The burgers and sandwiches are good too. But appetizers for dinner can't be beat! Its a popular spot even in the burbs so be prepared to wait for a table. It's a typical bar and grill experience with a side of birthday. Check it out!

    Cobb with missing parts. Why bother?

    No bacon to speak of. No avocado to speak of. Lettuce is bagged; some was chopped, most wasn't. Reuben was decent with house made shredded corned beef but the bread was soggy and not crispy the way a NYC deli Reuben would be. Fries are not hand cut and were flavorless. Very, very sparse blue cheese crumbles. If I have to literally SEARCH for the items which are supposed to make a Cobb salad, then what's the point? Is the owner just trying to save a few bucks? EXTREMELY mediocre.

    Farmer's Market Burger
    Courtney M.

    This was such a fun place! I got the Farmer's Market burger. And it was delicious!!! You can never go wrong with a Stella's Bakery hot and spicy roll! I had a friend get the turkey bacon avocado sandwich and another friend built her own burger! Both really liked their meals! Service was fast and they were all friendly. It is definitely the place to be for a birthday! They play a birthday song over the speakers in the restaurant and announce birthdays multiple times! Fun place and would definitely recommend!

    Bbq Chicken Salad
    Denise F.

    We went to Nitty Gritty as a large family group (unplanned) following a funeral. We called before arriving and they were able to accommodate our large group in a spacious upstairs space. Service was prompt and orders taken quickly. Minor issue with their tap lines being mixed up. Several who ordered tap beers got the improper selections. Corrections were done quickly. Cheese curd appetizers were a hit. Food served hot and tasty. Variety of items ordered. I had barbecue grilled chicken salad. Fresh, large and tasty. My son had strawberry and pistachio salad (also with grilled chicken) and he said it was very good. Husband enjoyed walleye Friday fish dinner-2 large fillets-too much to finish. Another had barbecue pork sandwich with bacon on pretzel bun with pub chips. Also reported to be great. Clean large space, outdoor area looked nice and overall we had a great experience.

    Raspberry Chipotle burger and coleslaw.
    Justin M.

    I received in the mail a BOGO free coupon so decided to give it a try on a week night. I visited a location in West Madison in a small strip center with plenty of parking. That night it was at about 50% full with patrons so didn't feel crowded. Our server, Molly, was very friendly and attentive. As we perused the menus, we noticed the cheapest burger was listed at $11.25, but the BOGO coupon had a max value of $9.25. We were a bit confused by that because felt it is not a true BOGO deal, but then on further review of the very small print on the menu, the prices include a side and you could choose your burger without a side for $2.00 less. So only one burger without a side on the entire menu you can get for BOGO free, otherwise your bill will just be reduced by $9.25. I decided on the Wisconsin Meadows burger (3/5) and my date ordered the Raspberry Chipotle (3.5/5) burger. My WI Meadows burger was cooked well, but is a pretty basic burger. Not bad, but not spectacular either. However the Raspberry Chipotle was a little let down since we didn't taste any raspberry. For our sides I chose a premium side ($2.25 additional) of seasoned waffle fries (5/5) which were a hit. Their waffle fries aren't like Chick-Fil-A's, but are more like Arby's curly fries in a waffle form. They were crispy and tasted very well! My date chose coleslaw for her side (3.5/5). Overall, had a good experience with great service, but for the same price I feel you can get a better burger with more options from a place like Red Robin. I'll probably only return if I have another coupon.

    Cheeseburger with a side of asparagus
    MaryDan H.

    Nitty Gritty just might be my favorite burger joint in Madison. It's not because they do special things for your birthday, it's for their delicious burgers. We stopped in for lunch on a Sunday and was surprised they even have a brunch menu with a few breakfast items on the weekend. My husband ordered a custom burger with mushrooms and cheddar and was very happy. We like that you have other options other than fries or chips. He chose the veggie of the day which happened to be asparagus and it was fresh and delicious. The high-quality meat was perfectly cooked and well-seasoned. I enjoyed the grilled BBQ chicken salad. It was super fresh and loaded with Tex-Mex goodies: black beans, tortilla chip strips, corn and tomatoes. The BBQ chicken was soooo tender. The side of ranch really complimented the salad. We ate inside and were happy that you aren't too close to other diners (Dane County still required masks at the time). Our server was kind and efficient. FYI there is outdoor seating available as well. Go get a burger or salad here! Not just on your birthday!!

    12 oz hamburger with waffle fries

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    Amazing! Great customer service and staff. Fun time had by all. I will definitely recommend.

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    Ask the Community - Nitty Gritty Middleton

    Do they have a full bar?

    I am not sure if we define "full bar" the same way, but they do have a bar that you can sit at, order drinks, etc. and I would imagine they have just about anything you would want to liven up your B-day. I am not a drinker though, so I cannot tell… Read more

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