This is a neighborhood bar with tavern food across from Meriter Hospital and Select Specialty, near the University campus in Madison. I went with a work crew for a goodbye cocktail hour. The menu was a bit heavy with fried foods like hot pretzels, fries, and cheese curds, so I only tasted those, but the drinks were really good. I loved my blackberry cider. Chill inside, comfortable. Not fancy, but clean. read more

Visited Sweet Home Wisconsin while in Madison and popped in for lunch. The place had the vibe of a local neighbourhood hangout, with a laid-back, chill atmosphere and equally relaxed service. I had the House Bleu Salad, and the blue cheese added a nice depth of flavour. We also tried the grilled cheese with tomato soup, as well as the patty melt with fries -- both were okay, but nothing particularly stood out. Overall, a casual neighbourhood spot that's perfectly fine if you're in the area, but probably not a destination I'd go out of my way for. Saluti. read more

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Enjoyed sitting in the beer garden and having a late lunch here. Quiet spot right outside of campus. We were in and out in a decent amount of time. Smaller inside but didn't feel cramped, same outside. Food was good, cheese curds were some of the better ones we've ever had. Likes how they had the sources of most of the food on the menu. read more

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First time trying cheese curds and they were wonderful. The sriracha sauce was delicious and a bit spicy. Bartender recommended the Patty Melt and did not disappoint. Finally, the Krombacher beer was delish. Excellence service and great food. read more

Sweet Home Wisconsin - Patty melt and cheese curds - Burgers Near Me - Madison, Wisconsin

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After seven years, I am probably due to update my original review. We stopped in on a Sunday afternoon to grab a late lunch. The dining room was bustling and our server did great shuttling both drinks and food to us. They have a very solid beer line up as well as full service bar and cocktail list. Food is your standard pub line up (appetizers, burgers, sandwiches) and I left impressed. Our cheese curds were some of the best in Madison. Hand breaded and perfectly fried, they oozed cheesy goodness. The sriracha ranch dipping sauce was a perfect foil for the richness. Boneless wings were the special and for $8, it was a steal. Again, perfectly breaded and fried. I would definitely order them again. I need to add SHoW on my short list of go-to's when I'm looking for a casual spot for a bite and a sip. Very solid. read more

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This is a neighborhood bar with tavern food across from Meriter Hospital and Select Specialty, near the University campus in Madison. I went with a work crew for a goodbye cocktail hour. The menu was a bit heavy with fried foods like hot pretzels, fries, and cheese curds, so I only tasted those, but the drinks were really good. I loved my blackberry cider. Chill inside, comfortable. Not fancy, but clean. read more

Decent little stop. Think it would be a lot more lively and fun if we didn't come right when it opened, but it was good! Delicious cheese curds - seriously some of the best I've had. My table ordered the brat, some tomato soup, and the fish fry special (classic wisconsin lunch). Our server was kind, food came out quick, no complaints. read more

I have stopped in for lunch twice now, the first time for a burger & I wasn't super happy about it as I ordered Med Rare and it was Medium to well done. A work group wanted to meet here so I decided to try the fried fish sandwich, I asked for it on toasted rosemary sourdough and it was delicious! The pubs chips were fresh & the coleslaw was decent (a bit too much sauce & a rougher cut, large chunks which made it a bit difficult to eat). Back porch is very welcoming with grape vines draped over for shade. read more

Sweet Home Wisconsin - Fish chips & coleslaw - Burgers Near Me - Madison, Wisconsin

Stopped in for dinner before a show. It was packed and loud. They offer a limited menu on event nights at the Kohl center. Our server seemed completely overwhelmed and we didn't get our food for over an hour. My cheeseburger had no toppings and was dry. Won't be returning. read more

We already had dinner but I wanted to try another fried cheese curds before leaving WI, so my son took me here. We only ordered one order of cheese curds for the 3 of us, the waitress was so friendly and they have no issues for us just doing that. She even brought us water without being asked! Ki will go back to have dinner next time I visit. One word of caution for those who are new to this restaurant - watch out for the steps when you leave. It's one step down as soon as you open the door. I almost fell and good thing I caught myself!! read more

Sweet Home Wisconsin - Yummy fried cheese curds - Burgers Near Me - Madison, Wisconsin

They have a great outdoor patio out back with a great ambiance. We had the cheese curds, Italian beef, and a brat. The food was delicious! I really enjoyed everything we ate. They also have a wide variety of adult drinks as well. The bartender was super nice and knowledgeable. The owner Brett is a great accommodating guy. He has a lot of pride in this place and for good reason! If you are in the area, stop by you won't regret it! Tip: parking is a bit tricky here, meaning there isn't really any. Brett is working on getting parking across the street. For now, We parked across the street in a parking garage next to Cousins Subs. read more

We were not done celebrating after the Badger win and were on the hunt for a place nearby that wasn't overrun with folks and had a 25 minute wait for a beer, so we kept walking down Regent Street until we found what we were after, which turned out to be Sweet Home Wisconsin! We wandered in and bellied up to the bar immediately. The staff was phenomenal from entry to exit. Both bartenders and the bar back we encountered were friendly, kind and pleasant. Even the other customers at the bar were friendly! Could have been the great UW win, but either way, not a bad vibe in the place! We hung out for an hour or two, and in that time had a few cocktails, a pickle back and some cheese curds. All were delightful! Sweet Home Wisconsin has a purely local vibe, but a welcoming energy for all local or visiting. Overall, absolutely fell in love with this little spot! It is certainly on my "return to" list when back in Madison! read more

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I ordered for take out with an eye on the burgers. Unfortunately I was let down as both burgers were overcooked as compared to the medium rare I ordered. Both were at least medium if not worse. The toppings on the burgers were good but the temperature made them very dry. I ordered cheese curds as an upgraded side as well for $5. For $5, I expected a lot more than 10 curds. Overall, I would not recommend this place for someone looking for a good burger. read more

Good Bar food, had all the classics. Fun environment with good Wisconsin beers. Not a large place in the winter but has outdoor seating in the summer. read more

Great burgers - my mom had the black and bleu and I have the muenster melt. Mom said best homemade chips she's had. Waitress was great. Atmosphere was fun and comfortable. read more

We chose this place because it had the kind of food our kids like (burgers, hot dogs) but also vegetarian versions for my spouse and I. I liked my veggie brat, but my spouse didn't like the veggie burger and my teen didn't even like his meat burger. The housemade chips were good, and the service was good. read more

We were in town for a few days and someone had recommended this place to my husband, so we figured we would give it a try. We arrived around 11 on a Friday and were quickly seated. They have appetizers, several different burgers, salads, and a few others sandwiches. I had the garlic guitar burger with chips. My husband had the patty melt with fries. Both sandwiches were very tasty. The chips were extra crunchy. The fries were good but very salty. read more

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We only had cocktails, which were great. Very cute place either way friendly service.

Loved this place. Cozy, cool decor, and friendly staff. They weren't kidding when they bragged about their cheese curds! Lightly battered @ a yummy dipping sauce. Our table had the Garlic and Fonzie Burgers, both were uniquely delicious! Will be back! read more

Great food and ambiance. We loved the Phish Fry sandwich and cheese curds. The staff was very friendly.

Sweet home Wisconsin appears to be a cool place to hang out, primarily for students. We happened to go for lunch on a Friday at 11:00 a.m. just as they opened, and it seemed to be their less active time, understandably. It did provide us the opportunity to get great service, since we were the only ones there. I had the patty melt and fries - the burger was excellent, and the fries were prepared to a perfect crispness and just a little oversalted. With pricing averaging about $20 per person including drinks and a meal, it is a reasonable value for the area. read more

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CHEESE CURDS and other fresh excellence from the kitchen make a stop at this small bar and eats place worthwhile. Friendly peeps.

I took out dinner from here on a Friday evening. Fried cheese curds I had, was the best I ever had. Sriracha ranch added a nice kick to it. Garlick guitar lick burger had excellent flavors. Phish fry sandwich was good as well. read more

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Food was great and service was friendly - a fun place to meet up before a hockey game with the fam of lots of ages

The staff were attentive and helped us pick out good beers. We were on a Wisconsin/Minnesota cheese curd tasting trip and their curds were in the top 3. The brat was average. We sat outdoors and I shade provided by the plants was really pleasant. read more

The service was great on a rainy day. Jalapeño poppers were forgettable, but the boneless wings were good and the grilled cheese was quite tasty! Quiet afternoon at the bar with a few locals in, would definitely come back again! read more

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First time here and and absolutely loved it !!! Cute place right by the University. Menu has a good selection. Ordered the Chicago style hotdog and it was delicious. The hot dog was devoured in minutes. The hand cut fries were really good too. The server was super friendly and the food arrived quickly. Its great spot for casual lunch or dinner. Will definitely be back to try other things on the menu. read more

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Was trying to get into another burger place that was highly rated but due to a game the wait was too long. Ended up walking back to the car and did another yelp search. This was a few blocks away so decided to try it. So here are the good things: -Service was solid -Beverage selections were plentiful -Had the college vibe, wood everywhere with a touch to stickiness and grime that brought back memories -Appetizers were solid - cheese curds were bananas! Wings were good, wish it was tossed with slightly less sauce and hoping they were bigger wings but still good The reason why I gave 3 stars -The burgers were just ok -The pickle spear didn't have a crunch. -Just pepper on the chips Regarding the burgers, wish they seasoned the meat a little more prior to cooking. They were juicy but I had to add salt and pepper to really bring out any flavor. Pickle spear was springy and had no crunch. Being an additional charge i was thinking they'd be fresh and crispy but not the case. Chips were good but some had nothing others had pepper grinds with very little salt. I had to add salt. I complained a lot about salt and I don't like over salty food, I just like when it accents it and brings out the flavors. Gotta give it another try as this could have been a bad day read more

My wife and I ate here for the first time tonight. Based on others' reviews we had high hopes. But I have to say it missed the mark for us tonight. Perhaps the favorable reviews were based more on the bar side of it. But as far as the food was concerned we weren't impressed. My wife had a double burger and the buns were absolutely soaked through with grease, and the top bun was actually wet with grease on the outside, as if it had been laid down into a puddle of grease or oil. Definitely nasty. The burger patties appeared to be preformed and possibly pre salted, as they were dense hard pucks. However they seem to be cooked to the requested medium, as there was a faint pink to the center. The fries were mid, and a bit over salted for my taste. The cheeese curds were extremely greasy. Typically this is a result of the oil being too cold, or the fryer was overloaded. I had the brat with onions and I would order it again. It had a uniqely good flavor. I felt for what you get, the prices are about 30% too high, compared to other hole on the wall sorts of places with similar food quality. We feel no need to ever return as there are plenty of other places with better food quality at comparable or lower prices in Madison. read more

The Food was really good, you could taste and see the freshness, if I remember right there bread if brought from a local bakery?! Which is awesome to see one small business helping another.. I would definitely go back if we're in the area again, the service was little slow and we had to wait for a seat but we understood and where okay with that do to the circumstances( Shania Twain concert being played at the university less then 2/3 blocks away) very good drink selection as well!! read more

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The outdoor patio was lovely, and our server was super friendly and attentive. I also ordered the Strawberry Fields cocktail and it was delicious! A perfect choice if you enjoy super sweet drinks. The sandwiches were pretty good, but I was disappointed by my side of cheese curds, which I paid an extra $4.50 for the substitution. For the price, I was surprised with how few were on my plate. That being said, we had a good experience. read more

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Great atmosphere l and good food. Not a place for large groups since it's not very big inside. Service was very good read more

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Yelp was really hyping this place up for me. As soon as we got there and sat down, the tables were sticky and were very close together. The cheese curds were good, but also very greasy. I ordered the mushroom Swiss burger, and it was terrible. My bun was soggy, and the burger tasted charred. Honestly, I could not even finish it, it was so bad. I really had my hopes up, but I was let down very quickly... read more

This quaint bar and grill is a block-and-a-half from UnityPoint-Meriter (UPM) hospital. The hospital offers food only during explicit "meal" hours, as I found out trying to get a meal between 2pm and 5pm. At 2:10pm, I was sh_t out of luck. Hospitals these days can't be bothered to consider that loved ones of those hospitalized get there at the oddest of hours and are in need of sustenance 24 hours a day. A famished "loved one" cannot possibly be a help to anyone, much less help to an ill person. So I hiked it over to this charming storefront bar and grill. You guessed it, I went for the grill and ignored the bar (I am a tea-totaler). I had a burger, of which they had a plethora of choices -- very good. All kinds of fixin's. And french fries. I sat at the string of stools facing the thoroughfare of Regent Street, watching cars go by, studying the storage sizes of hatchbacks. I learned a lot: sizes range range from nearly non-existent to humongous. These days, hospitals are definitely NOT hospitable to non-patients (although, to be fair, UPM is better than most) (check out UPM's waiting room on the second floor to the north; it is something to behold). I experienced this tavern to be way more "hospitable" than any hospital. I wouldn't hesitate to return to this cozy tavern again. I recommend the Sweet Home Wisconsin way-station. read more

Sweet Home Wisconsin - a restaurant with wooden tables and chairs - Burgers Near Me - Madison, Wisconsin

Good food served in a great atmosphere and pleasant service! What more could I ask for!

The place is rather small so it was a miracle we got a table on a Friday. They have a nice selection of beers and cocktails which we all enjoyed. The showstopper is the cheese curds here, the biggest regret was not getting multiple orders. They are very good and I want to go back for them. I got the brat with a side of fries and those were alright. I would have opted for a side of cheese curds if I knew beforehand. I would definitely go back for a beer and cheese curds to watch some sports. read more

On a business trip, and saw the great reviews, so we washed to take a try. Small pub/restaurant. Tv's are porky placed. Since this the first time in Wisconsin for me, I wanted to try the cheese curds. We ordered, cheese curds, jalapeño poppers, med rare mushroom burger and a medium garlic burger. Our server was very attentive and our food came out quickly. The cheese curds weren't warm, and the jalapeño poppers were cold/ warm. We received our burgers quickly, but they were over cooked and EXTREMELY SALTY. After the first taste of the burger and fries, I couldn't finish the food. Overall, if you come here for a drink, it's probably a great place, but for food, not a place for me. Way too much salt. read more

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In one word, disappointing. As a huge burger fan, I came here following a friend's recommendation (and some snooping of the yelp reviews). Though I was a little turned off at the high menu prices ($9 for curds and a total of $14 for a garlic burger with fries), I thought "this really must be some good food". Unfortunately, the fries were not only sparse (which is a shame because we paid extra for them) but also not fully cooked and made from spoiled potatoes. The burger, sadly, completely lacked flavor, was burnt on some parts, had no juices, was overall unevenly cooked, and just tasted like cheap meat (i.e., not a $13burger). Note: I'm not commenting on the bun, because we got carry out, and steaming in a closed container isn't the fault of the establishment). At the end of the day, we paid $35 for dry chicken (Buffalo chicken sandwich), a small handful of (barely edible) fries, small batch of undercooked cheese curds (for half of them, the cheese was solid), and a (even by Midwest standards) bland low quality burger. I genuinely hope that this was an anomaly and not a set standard, and hope that, if another friends recommends this place, then I can have a recorrective experience. read more

Sweet Home Wisconsin - Garlic burger, chicken sandwich, and cheese curds (extra for the fries) - Burgers Near Me - Madison, Wisconsin

Staff were rude/ food was mushy and cold. The place was dirty, and facilities are unaccommodating to the people that are spending money to eat. read more

The best cheese curds I've ever had!! I wish I got to sit outside but unfortunately it was raining. Would definitely come back next time I'm in Madison. read more

Sweet Home Wisconsin - Best cheese curds i've ever had!! - Burgers Near Me - Madison, Wisconsin