After a few visits to Madison, I finally tried Butterbird and what a treat it turned out to be!…read moreLocated a few blocks from campus, Butterbird is a retro-styled spot slinging up all things chicken...and cheese curd! The process is walk-in, walk-up, order, take a number and then head to the table of your choosing. Once done, leave everything, as they will clear your table. Its efficient and was an easy process from start to finish. We walked in, scoped a menu and then ordered a couple of chicken sandwiches along with an order of cheese curds. I got the standard chicken sandwich which was solid, and my buddy got the Caesar sandwich, and he enjoyed it quite a bit. The curds were more cheese stick-style, but still tasty, however a bit salty on their own. Service was super friendly from entry to food delivery and to exit. The space is really cool, well laid out, copious seating inside and features a great enclosed outdoor space, which is where we sat. Overall, really enjoyed our visit to Butterbird and definitely recommend for those in the area of campus!

This spot is great!…read more We visited with a group at a somewhat random time and really enjoyed ourselves. We did have some timing hiccups with our ice cream at the end... they didn't have the flavors we ordered and it took probably 30 min to get the ice cream due to some issues... But aside from that, our meal was great! The chicken sandwiches were delicious. Not greasy and very tasty. Good sized chicken amounts and the buns were perfect, soft but not insignificant so they didn't fall apart while eating. The biscuits were also great - definitely worth it. We ended up going back for more food throughout our meal and aside from the ice cream hiccups, the food came swiftly and the staff was really nice (especially while we tried to figure out what we wanted in line!). Bathrooms (and the rest of the restaurant) were really clean! Very delicious, prices were good and the space is large enough to accommodate small-ish groups. Visit! You won't be disappointed!

Visited Marie's for the first time for lunch on Saturday. Heard lots of great things from friends…read moreabout the food they were serving. Upon entrance, you're greeted by nice staff. The venue is a bit small, so seating is limited. I tried the pork chop meal with fries and ordered some à la carte lemon pepper wings as well. The food was delicious. Cooked well and the volume of food was worth the price. Would recommend!

The food was seasoned well. The Mac n cheese was my least favorite but the green washed cooked very…read morewell.

Love this place. Always tasty & service is fast. Being a MN guy, and after witnessing someone turn…read morevery uncomfortable after eating the top heat, my max heat stops at medium. Which I get with the sandwich because of yummy super soft bun. And then I will get a mild stripe. So satisfying.

Love their chicken sandwiches. Fast and friendly service every time. Convenient location right off…read morethe highway.

Absolutely wonderful place. They have a simple menu that they execute outstandingly well. You can…read moretell the people working here truly care about what they are providing. 5 stars all around!

The woman at the counter was kind and patient with our large group. Good sandwich. Ok cappuccino…read moreand nice chai latte. Sadly, the cook with long brown hair was a douche about the napkins, which weren't stocked.

Second visit -- first time at the new location -- and unfortunately a disappointing one. I was…read moregenuinely excited to bring a friend and support a local spot I've enjoyed in the past. The décor and overall aesthetic are lovely, but the food and service didn't come close to matching the first time. The biggest issue was temperature. Majority of food on the plate was not hot and not warm -- not the chicken, not the rice, not the beans. At the previous location, you could see the chickens roasting on the spit, and the food arrived hot and fresh. Here, I'm not sure what's happening behind the scenes, but the food temps indicate it had all been sitting. The only item that was freshly prepared were the plantains. I didn't bring it up to the server because she was checked out the entire time, and honestly, I can't expect her to remedy the kitchen if she can't bring waters. Why is the kitchen sending out food that clearly isn't hot? Is it being held in a steamer? If so the temps are not being checked and that becomes a food safety issue beyond quality‑control issues. Service itself also missed the mark. The pretty glasses are small -- though pretty-- and I had to flag the server down for refills. Same with the sauces that are supposed to come with the meal; they only arrived after I asked. To be clear it was 1:00 on a Monday and there was one other table in the place at arrival, and one table after our arrival. I had been planning another visit to introduce a different friend, but after this experience, I don't think I'll be returning. I hope things improve, because the new space deserves better execution than what's currently coming out of the kitchen.

Went here today and had a delicious lunch with my wife. We shared: ceviche, 1/2 chicken with sweet…read moreplantains and a tres leche dessert. All the food tasted fresh and very flavorful. The owner came by and gave us each a small cilantro soup as a freebie (which who doesn't like a little freebie?) :) My wife and I liked the atmosphere and found the prices reasonable. If you are looking for a nice casual small restaurant to have a lunch...highly recommend Pikkito.

Tried out Baked Wings and things today. I don't go to State Street all that often but was in the…read morearea and figured I'd drop in and try it. I got 10 baked boneless wings (buffalo) and fries. The space is so inviting and with lots of seating available, including a bar area. The employees were so nice and welcoming. The food was really solid. They are baked wings but taste better than some deep fried wings. Great buffalo sauce flavor and so so fresh fries and wings. I am going to make sure I come back to BW&T soon and make the trip down to state street to try more of their items.

Saw the good reviews and wanted to give this place a try especially since I have been craving wings…read morelately. Stopped in for lunch on a weekday. It was very quiet the whole time I was there. The space is pretty big with lots of tvs and with a separate bar on one end away from the food ordering counter. The prices were pretty typical for wings these days. I opted for the boneless wings because I was being lazy. They have a half dozen tossing sauces and more rubs. Actually it turns out that when you order online they have more sauces. Not sure why they aren't listed in store. I asked the very soft spoken worker and still not sure about the rationale. The boneless wings were different than most. They weren't like chicken nuggets. The hot honey sauce was very good and the baked prep was tasty. I would like to try their regular wings next. Also I give them credit for having regular plates and silverware versus plastic. We shall see if that continues. They do have a full bar. I will return.

Now that they have a brick and mortar storefront (attached to the gas station), I stopped in during…read moretheir grand opening. The interior is set up mainly for takeaway with a few high tops for those wishing to dine in. It was awesome to see the amount of people waiting in line to order-a testament to the quality of their food. The menu is quite extensive with fried chicken and fish, sandwiches, ribs, and plenty of sides. Everything is made to order to expect a little bit of a wait but it is definitely worth the wait. My chicken sammy was perfectly cooked and nestled in between a brioche bun with lettuce and sauce. I enjoyed the beer batter on the fried chicken. Complete with french fries it was a hearty lunch. Took some of their banana pudding home. May be the best in Madison-absolutely amazing and a must get! Their staff is extremely warm and welcoming. I will definitely be back to try more. A perfect addition to the Park Street corridor.

I ordered and was not impressed first no silverware, then No condiments, then the fish wasn't the…read morereal catfish it was the cheap stuff. Signed Unhappy Customer

I ordered an extra side paid for it got home was not in the bag was not happy about it don't think…read moreI will visit again

Slowest place i have ever seen. What happened staff change just terribke slow service…read more Not recommend

This place is a little weird. You aren't sure how to order or what to do when you come to this…read moredive. The best place to sit is the counter. They take your order there anyways and it's convenient for drinking refills! Food here is super affordable. We got the fried mushrooms, chicken sandwich, and the wings in their sauce. We also tried the blue cheese. I still think about that homemade blue cheese! It's a dive so don't expect something fancy. If you want good food, sports, nice staff - you'll like it here.

TL; DR: hole in the wall place, good sauces, and great fried pickles…read more Visited on a Saturday at 11:45am and the place was busy with locals at the bar and sitting at the tables. They have great fried pickles and yummy onion rings (could have given more in the basket though). The Wings (house original) are good, but could have more meat on them. The house original buffalo sauce was a great ratio of heat to taste. I did overbuy ranch sides on accident, so learn from me and note that the side sauces are decent sized.

Went here on Monday and wound up coming here twice cause apparently the mozz didn't make a come…read moreback til this past Tuesday. The staff were nice enough to tell us... tomorrow! Store is clean, parking a'plenty, staff are super friendly which is awesome. This was actually my first time trying Dave's despite all the hype and can honestly say it was pretty good. Tenders were fat and juicy, mozz--dare I say better than Chili's?! They look heavy but you don't want to just lay down and die after eating it like you do with the Chili's mozz sticks. Thanks Mike & the other girl at the counter who was there both times, I'm sorry I didn't get your name :(!

First time trying Dave's - how haveI not known about their phenomenal food?! I got the slider,…read moreadded cheese, with fries - holy cow, that chicken was good! The chicken was beautifully moist, pipping hot, crispy, perfectly seasoned. The fries were ultra crispy. The pickles and slaw added a nice touch of freshness and acidity to balance the meal. My only complaint is that I wish I had more space in my stomach, the portions were so generous! Service was top notch (shoutout to Laura, the real MVP) and speedy. And the seating outdoors was such a nice touch! I'm definitely gonna be back!!