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    Tom's Burned Down Cafe

    3.9 (62 reviews)
    InexpensiveMusic Venues, Dive Bars
    Closed 1:00 pm - 12:00 am (Next day)
    Updated 3 months ago

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    TOM'S BURNED DOWN CAFE ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Divey
    Live music
    Good for groups

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    Margarita (Which was totally too strong for me, just saying)
    Molly M.

    The ultimate dive bar-right on Madeline Island! Still no food served here (it's a BURNED DOWN CAFE) but a bar instead. LOL (lots of locals) because they know where the strong drinks are poured! One female bartender serving the entire place (loud applause).

    Kelly R.

    What a fun place!! The funny and crazy signs all over and the decor made it a unique and fun experience of its own. The bartender was very friendly and she even spoke French to my friend who is from France. We enjoyed the drinks and the culture of the place. We felt like we were in the tropics. They had plenty of drink options including tons of N/A options which is a nice change from a lot of establishments. I do wish we had time for seeing the band but maybe next time!!

    Glenn M.

    A very interesting place for a drink on the island. The drinks are very good but it is not quite enough ventilation for the large amount of smokers in the bar.

    The atmosphere at Tom's!

    Fun atmosphere and a great Bloody Mary and Margaritas. Very unique seasonal place. They only serve snack foods. Great for hanging out with friends and people watching. The location is right in town with plenty of parking and shopping you can walk to.

    Ivonne N.

    When visiting Madeline Island it's a must stop, Unless you are Not into eclectic. We visit every time we are visiting Madeline Island/ Bayfield. The Bar is a fun place to visit, also check their summer time music schedule. If you happen to be there for Joe and Vicky Price, check them out.

    John O.

    Big hippie hangout. Must stop when in Madeline. Where else would you stop? Tom's is really a place for all people, but it does seem to have a heavy contingent of hippies. Also some hipsters, some bikers, some boaters, some old folks, some young folks, some tourists and some regular-tourists. Lots of cool quotations and sayings posted all over the establishment. Leans left of center, but they serve right-wingers too. Not a whole lot of drinking and dining establishments on the Island. Tom's is most definitely an institution where the tourists flock. Second time there. Both times have managed to strike up a conversation with fellow patrons. Like me and most everyone else at Tom's, they are from someplace else but they have been to Tom's many, many more times than me. Tom's has groupies! After winding up a trip around the island on moped, stopped in it at Tom's for a couple before taking the ferry back to the mainland. Ordered a Red Stripe. $4.50. Sat down on a bench next to a young couple and an older couple that seemed to be in a group. The older gentleman was about to take a picture of the other three who were all saying they wanted him in the picture. He said I can't take the picture and be in it, but I bet this guy would would take the picture (pointing at me). Sure, no problem. Took the picture, and handed them my Ansel Adams-like work. Noticed the younger lady was wearing a Minnesota Twins t-shirt. Asked her where in the cities they were from, she said Eagan. Right on, I used to live in Inver Grove Heights. She said that the other couple lives in River Falls. Get out of town! I live in River Falls now. Not only were they were from River Falls, but the guy who was asking me to take the picture is the mayor of River Falls! Small world, eh? Mr. Mayor had a red Badgers t-shirt on with the sleeves cut off and was drinking a beer. Nice to know that me and the mayor have common interests. Super nice guy. Chatted for several minutes about the hometown before I had to excuse myself to get back on the 7:30 ferry to the mainland. Check it out my fellow Yelpers! You never know who you will meet at Tom's.

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    Mj B.

    Didn't get to stop for a drink, but I can tell it's a damn good time with a lot of humor inside.

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    the perfect bar... just go you will understand.. it captures the vibe of the island and wisconsin so well..

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    GREAT BAR- I spent the weekend on Madeline Island and one of the best bars on the Island is Tom's Burndown bar.

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