They have a good selection of authentic Peruvian dishes. We want to go back and try more from the…read moremenu, but the ceviche and the herby chicken rice soup were standouts. I'd skip the yuccas fritas, but the fried rice was surprisingly the best I've ever had. Also don't miss the purple corn juice or the horchata latte. And there's an extensive dessert menu, so save room. Service can take a while, as everything is made carefully, so leave time.

This was a struggle. I wanted to go 5 stars and it might deserve 5 stars but I just can't bring…read moremyself to do it. Wife and I are in Madison. The why doesn't matter but know we had a very VERY good reason. Anyway, she tasked me with finding a place for dinner and when I saw Peruvian with vegan options including tofu and seitan options, how do you say no? The closest you can get to vegetarian or vegan at most Peruvian places is just something with vegetables or pescatarian. We each started with an empanada. Hers had vegan chorizo and mine was a gluten free version with chicken. I didn't love mine. It was okay but it tasted like they took the chicken stuffing out or the freezer and then deep fried it. The outside was hot but the inside was cold. I also had their chicken and rice soup which was awesome and we got an order of their gluten free Brazilian cheese bread which was fantastic. For entrees, we both got the tacu tacu-hers with veggies and tofu and me with chicken, but gluten free. We both loved our meals. Mine was very soy sauce-y with sweetness, like honey added. There was also enough rice and beans for 6 servings. The fact that I loved and ate it all makes me fat. My wife really liked hers, too, but not being a fatty fat fat like me, she didn't stuff herself to the point of exploding. We each got a drunk, too. She liked her Peruvian margarita and I got their Amazon blush which was a cherry bourbon drink and excellent. So I guess if I am taking a star off it's for my empanada. It's at least a 1/2 star off for the frozen filling and I can't round up to a perfect score for that.

Great little cafe with a well rounded array of coffees, latte, chi etc. The lunch and breakfast…read moreselection isn't huge but the food is outstanding in price to portion and very tasty. Service is also a featured item at this location; warm friendly staff. Seating is nice little tables not too close but still can seat a nice group of patrons and a back room if you have a larger group or a small special event. We've been to this locations years ago and now that we are back in Waunakee, WI. We stopped because of great service and food. While things have changed, nothing has changed. A definite stop on your travels.

First time here. We were on our way up north and stopped in for a hot beverage. It's part of a…read moresmall strip mall on the west side, with a few metal café tables for outdoor seating. Inside is a large area with plenty of seating, plus some additional rooms for groups to meet. We received a friendly greeting and helpful service at the counter. I ordered my usual London Fog (little lavender, little vanilla, extra foam), and they did a great job preparing it. I also ordered a Cranberry Orange Scone, which they warmed up. After a few minutes (to allow the tea to steep), both items were ready. The London Fog was excellent -- flavorful, balanced, and not overly sweet. The scone, however, was disappointing; though warmed, it tasted dry and stale. Two other issues detracted from the visit. Much of the furniture looked worn and past its prime, and there were flies throughout the space that were a constant distraction. Overall, the experience was underwhelming. While the beverage was very good, the food quality and atmosphere would keep us from recommending or returning.

Showed up early. Plenty of outside seating! Server was very attentive despite being busy. Food…read morearrived VERY quickly; I got the Sigawot, which was delicious! The injera wasn't as sour as I'd hoped (perhaps made with wheat flour? Not sure) and the coffee was just a french press, but these are MINOR quibbles about a very positive overall experience. I'll forgive minor issues if the service is good and the portions are appropriate, and this exceeded my expectations for both.

This place is absolutely gorgeous, there was live improvised chill jazzy music, not much staff but…read morevery friendly and was surprisingly not too busy. Food was smaller on the portions size (especially the Samsara), the taste of the meat was spectacular, and the injera (Ethiopian flatbread) was a miss for us (as well as the lentil salad). Overall highly recommend trying this place out once. Dolowot and other main entrees look solid enough!

I honestly should've left this review many years ago- Green Owl is such a staple in Madison for…read morethose that don't eat meat or fish, which I haven't for over 11 years. Their recipes are so unique and genuinely good, and they have new yummy specials weekly. I've brought many people here that do still eat meat/fish & they've loved everything! I wish the restaurant itself was bigger, because it is a pretty small location, but regardless I really love this place.

The food was pretty decent. Especially for Gluten free and vegan. But service was absolutely…read morehorrible! We placed our order at 5:45 we didn't get our food till after 6:35. And some of it was cold! It's order at the counter, clean up after yourselves and get your own boxes ect. The only thing the server does is take the order at the counter and bring the food out. Small inside dining area and decent area outside. Our 3 meals a kids meal, an appetizer, 2 canned sodas and a lemon aid was just shy of $90. So not great for the service and style of restaurant. They charged $2 for GF bread for a burger (not a bun) but only $1 for GF bread on the kids sandwich. I thought that was kinda crappy. It was literally the exact same amount of bread. All in all not a great experience especially because we were on a time crunch.

Love Roots! Atmosphere, people, food & drink are all fantastic. It's my go-to place regardless of…read morewhere I am in town.

Don't miss this charming, family owned spot!! The latte was flawless and the protein bites are…read morefantastic. It's light, bright, and all things friendly. This is my new favorite local hangout.

Comfort Fuel sits at the corner of State Street and N Frances in downtown Madison and touts itself…read moreas a spot for "comfort food with a healthy twist" and honestly, that is the vibe from the interior, which is bright, open and clean to the menu which features a lot of comfort classics from burritos, salads and sandwiches, but also focuses on super clean eating with a good selection of acai bowls. We popped in to Comfort Fuel after grabbing a coffee at the neighboring Colectivo, as we wanted a light lunch before wandering around downtown Madison for a few hours. My buddy went with the Peanut Butter Cocao Puff acai bowl and I opted for the Showtime Steak Breakfast Burrito with potatoes. My bud enjoyed his refreshing bowl, but he was a bit envious of my burrito...and for good reason! My steak burrito was not only loaded with perfectly cooked steak and eggs, but was wrapped in a homemade flour tortilla, which just set it off! Service, from ordering to pick up is counter service. The associates and cooks were friendly and helpful. Overall, really good spot servicing up simple, yet classic dishes with a healthy twist.

I stopped in for lunch while visiting Madison and was really impressed! My chicken Caesar wrap was…read morefresh and flavorful, and the side of potatoes was perfectly seasoned and so tasty. I also tried an açaí bowl, which was delicious--the fruit on top was incredibly fresh. The whole menu feels like healthy comfort food you'd want to enjoy regularly, and I only wish I lived closer so I could come here more often. The breakfast options looked fantastic, though I didn't get a chance to try them this time. Service was warm and welcoming, which made the experience even better.

I took out lunch from here. The place was not crowded. I went for their 2 customer favorites -…read moreBlueberry pie bowl and cpb. Both were excellent bowls. It was healthy and satisfies hunger.

Placed a pickup order prior to business opening for pickup at 8am, when business opened. Arrived at…read morethe store to find out it wasn't open and phones were not online with no way to contact anyone. Waited 30 minutes, contacted the other (open) location, and received no answer. Left the store with no bowls, no way to cancel my paid order, and no way to contact anyone. Received a text message from the owner offering to cancel the order, or if I wanted to pick up, 1/2 off 1 of the 2 bowls on the order. Very unprofessional and unsatisfactory outcome. As repeat customers, we will not be returning after this.

Solid local bar with decent food. It's in a new strip mall building which doesn't lend itself to a…read morelot of character. But the service was friendly. Food service to the table was amazingly fast on this, my first visit. Cheese curds were hot and tasty. The Fried Blue Gill, which you don't often see on menus was good. It comes with choice of waffle or regular fries and coleslaw. So is it worth a stop... sure and I'd go back. Bonus: there was a really good local band playing local covers.

Frequented by locals and visitors to Epic. Solid bar food especially a quick weekend breakfast…read more Friendly staff, sports on TV, events like karaoke and Halloween costume contest. Likely to find local sports parents gathering for a pre-game. Happy to have this in town.