Dane County's only black owned bar, nightclub, or music venue. One of maybe two jazz clubs in…read moreMadison. Pretty horrible that both of those things are true in 2019. Madison makes it very very hard for both music venues and black owned businesses. We're lucky to have Cafe CODA. Hanah John Taylor, an internationally respected jazz musician and Madison icon, opened this venue to fill the void. It's gorgeous, both spacious and intimate, with a decent stage and sound system and a full bar. He draws a who's who of local musicians, some up and coming, and some out of town acts. Covers are reasonable. To my knowledge no food is served but there's usually a popcorn machine available for free, and many restaurants within walking distance. Some nights offer jazz or funk jams giving musicians an opportunity to sit in. Biggest downside is that there is no offstreet parking, a common problem for Willy St businesses. I wish I had more free time to support Cafe CODA more. If you do, or are looking for a comfortable place to see live music, or even just an east side watering hole, stop by and support Hanah, minority owned business, and local music. Madison needs more places like this.

Fantastic and friendly spot to catch a wide variety of jazz. We are lucky to have this gem. On…read moreweekends they host "Cool School" for musicians ages 7-19. A city treasure.

This fantastic FREE outdoor jazz series takes place every August and September at the intersection…read moreof State Street and Capitol Square. Featuring local, regional, and national talent, Jazz at Five has become a downtown Madison tradition for many music lovers. To enjoy the concerts, you can reserve a seat at a table close to the stage, rent chairs for $2 at the event, or just bring your own chairs. The first time I went, I actually just stood leaning against a wall across the street. And, not only do you get to listen to some amazing jazz, there are also great food and drink vendors to satiate your palate. From Ian's Pizza and the Capital Tap Haus to the Ivory Room Piano Bar and Capital Brewery, you're sure to find something that will compliment the music you're hearing. (A really cool side note: all of the net proceeds from beer sales are donated to Jazz at Five. Yes, you read that right. All of the profits from beer sales at the event are donated to Jazz at Five, Inc., the 501(c)(3) nonprofit that produces Jazz at Five. Seriously, folks, what could be better than this great example of a community coming together for great music?

10 out of 10 every time I used to go there with my grandfather. Was always a highlight of the…read morevisit! Definitely recommend!

In town for a convention. Came here instead of doing hotel breakfast because the menu on the…read morewebsite had pretty good prices. In the end I was overcharged like $8. We showed up and ordered. The food came, it was ok but not great. But then the bill came. The menu says the omelette I ordered was $13.50, and I did agree to upgrade the toast to a pancake which was another $3.50. But imagine my sticker shock when I got the bill and it said my omelette was $19, not including the pancake upgrade. Also, my fiancée got the Duke, which was supposed to be $15, and the bill came back $17. When I brought it to the server's attention, she told me it's because we both got cheese and onions which is $1.75 each. On the menu it says nothing about an upcharge for cheese and onions (also, omelettes and skillets don't come with cheese and onions?). Also it didn't add up (literally) the explanation she gave for why it was more expensive. She discounted it 10% which took a few dollars off, but we still got overcharged terribly for mediocre food. I almost feel like we got overcharged to keep us away. "We don't like your kind round here" sort of thing. Vibes based pricing. I dunno. Not happy.

BEST COFFEE at the dells and they sell their syrups too!!!!…read more Probably one of the best I've had in the Midwest that is on par with west coast coffee. Strong and not too sweet. Wasn't able to take a photo of my husband's but his was amazing - their coffee is AMAZING. Matcha was good too!!! Way better than the commercial companies. Don't hesitate - Just goooooo! You won't be disappointed!

I love coming here. The coffee and food are always so good. The shop is so dang cute and the staff…read moreare always so nice. It's usually fairly busy but for good reasons.

Went for breakfast with six of us. We were sat immediately with drink order taken. While waiting…read moreanother worker brought my kids two of those erasable tablets- perfect! Who needs crayons and a kids menu? These are more environmentally friendly. I had the sampler meal- the pancakes were fluffy and tasty. I asked for crispy bacon and got crispy bacon! My latte came with a heart. The little side salad with homemade dressing - mmmmm. Other things ordered: kids waffle, kids pancakes, breakfast sandwich, corn beef hash (had real corn beef).

This is a busy cafe in the Bavarian Village that's near Wizard's Quest. The restaurant puts you on…read morea waiting list and lets folks check out nearby shops before texting that the table is ready. We opted to sit at the bar to eat sooner; it's made of beautiful sculpted wood facing a cute tiled wall. Our waitstaff was so nice and helpful despite being extremely busy with constant orders. I had a mushroom, spinach, and cheese omelette with wheat toast and the signature breakfast salad with warm bacon and onion dressing. The salad is DELICIOUS and I highly recommend it. The omelet was decent-I prefer my ingredients inside the omelet and this restaurant serves the ingredients on top, so it's a preference thing. Anyway, if you are hanging around the downtown Dells, definitely check out this cafe, but be patient because a lot of other folks are, too!

We went for dinner with our three boys. Outside vibe is so fun. The server, Patty, was the absolute…read moresweetest. Big boys ordered wings, little boys split a cheese pizza and I ordered a Caesar salad. I've had better salads... But... the spicy margarita made up for it. *chefs kiss* We would return if we made it back to the Dells!

Service was very slow & it was pretty empty. Food was plentiful. Ambiance was good…read more Will try other local restaurants.

I loved my food here. And the presentation was fabulously fancy!…read more It's been a couple of days so I can't remember the names of the breakfast platters. But mine had one egg, hash browns, a piece of toast, and two pancakes. The hash browns were done to perfection, and I ordered strawberry topping for an extra $2.00 which was yummy. The service was great and completed with a friendly smile. Hubs had an issue with his toast not being done enough. Unfortunately they didn't get him new toast in time, but they did give him a discount for it which we appreciated. If we lived nearby we'd definitely come back.

We stopped in this diner-style restaurant for breakfast and really enjoyed everything. I had a…read morebuild-your-own omelette with mushrooms, onions, and cheddar cheese with crispy hash browns and an English muffin. Our daughter had sausage links and the cinnamon roll, which she claimed should be at all breakfast restaurants. Our son had the special red velvet pancake stack, which was so filling that he had to take half home. And my fiancée had the BJs take on eggs Benedict with shaved ham. Our server was really friendly and helpful. This is a solid breakfast choice and plenty of variety for many types of eaters.

Arriving we took photos of us with the iconic statue of Paul bunyon. You enter via the gift shop…read more During the summer mounts it's clear waiting for a table mean extended waits in the gift shop You enter the restaurant proper. It's long tables covered with red and white checked cloths. Then breakfast. buttermilk pancakes, scrambled eggs, camp fried potatoes, sausage links, ham, and biscuits with gravy, with beverages like coffee and juice included. (Pop if you really want it.) I can write for hours about the amazing quality of the food! Servers swang by regularly ready with refills! And the sugar donuts are the star of the show! Music and Paul bunyon tal tales were on the intercom. Two problems jumped out the $19.99 per person gets pricey fast and the entrance via the gift shop I highly recommend the place but bring your wallet.

I've waited a while to allow the vacation glow to wear off so I can give an honest evaluation of…read morethe restaurant. The best part: The scrambled eggs. Whatever they are doing to get them as thick, creamy and delicious, don't stop. My kids who are avowed egg haters devoured them. The breakfast meats are all top quality. Thick cut bacon, and old style sausage links, both cooked to perfection. The biscuit and gravy is delightful in that way that you can only get by using real ingredients, not from a can. The warm doughnuts are very good, but IMO overrated. They're a cake style that would be mealy once they cooled...not my preference. The ambiance is log cabin shanty with nods to the area's logging past. But honestly by tge time you're seated, you are to frazzled to enjoy it. The bad: The price. When you break it down, it was $90 for four people for breakfast. Ouch! I get it, locally sourced foods, overhead, etc.. but...woah! All in all, we are glad we stopped for the experience. We were saddened to see that the Lumber Jack Show has recently closed. So keep that in mind as you choose your destination.

Walking in on a Saturday morning our group of three was seated immediately. The parking lot had…read morespace but the layout isn't great. The larger groups waiting for a table spilled into the lot. So be careful not to run anyone over... The theme is cute. The inside is a little worn. The plates and cups have grey marks from silverware. The restaurant is actually very big inside. The service was very prompt. I like that the selection of pancakes flavors was beyond what you usually find at an IHOP. They also do crepes and French toast etc. The portions were pretty big! I shared one a plate of pancakes with another person and we couldn't quite finish it. The pancakes were sweet. I don't think they used fresh berries for the compote. It was satisfying. I would say it's very standard pancakes. Nothing was worthy of taking photos of and posting on social media. It felt old fashioned and no frills. The service was fast and the food was filling.

My family of 4 were excited to try Mr. Pancake but we found it to be mediocre Breakfast at an…read moreinflated price. The parking situation was not good. We came late on a Tuesday and there's not a good sized parking lot.Line bled out into the road. It's an attraction. I get it. On its own not a problem. We were able to get right in dispute the crowd. That was great. The service was slow but the staff was friendly. We were very underwhelmed by the food. Waffles were bland and overly sweet. Pancakes the same. No butter at our table. Hash browns undercooked and overpriced. The vibe wasn't even that exciting for the kids. Just loud. I'm usually not this negative but we were very disappointed.