Love coming here when we can. It's been a good birthday spot over the years. Our server even stayed…read moreto sing happy birthday with us this time! It's got the classic old school diner vibe and good ol' dishes with generous servings! Loads of vegan/vegetarian/gluten sensitive options. Prices have gone up over the years-- but so has everything else.

Monty's Blue Plate was absolutely delicious! We came because friends especially recommended their…read moremilkshakes, but the pie is what won us over. Our food was delicious as well. I immediately knew this was where I wanted to go for my next birthday dinner! :) It's super cute inside, I like the diner vibes. The service is a bit variable, I have had a great waitress and an okay one. I highly recommend eating here! Try the peanut butter chocolate pie :)

Great food and vibes! Love the pancakes and the eggs done to perfection…read more Owner and chief chef is a super nice guy.

Know before you go-this place is cash only. Their prices include tax, which is nice, so we didn't…read morehave to worry about carrying around loose change. It is a very old diner, so everything is very dated but in a classic way. The food is a great value for the price. We both got cheeseburgers. Solid burger, a bit dry. The onion rings were my favorite. They were so crispy and delicious. I do wish they had the classic restaurant buttermilk ranch instead of the bottled stuff. The fries are on the crunchier side, but not bad. My only issue was the service. We sat at one of the tables in the back and it took almost 15 minutes before someone came over to us. We tried to wave one of the servers down, but they were busy with the other customers. We considered leaving because we thought they forgot about us. Eventually, we got the attention of the server at the bar. Unfortunately, other than taking our order, she never checked on us and didn't refill our drinks. We were also confused at the end when it came to paying. She went to another table to take their money and bill, but we waited a long time and she never came to us. We ended up walking up to the bar and paying there because at that point we were there for over an hour already. Lesson learned. We should've waited for a seat at the bar so she could have noticed us. If we were in a hurry to get to a game, this slow service would've been a bigger issue. You get what you pay for I guess. Come for the inexpensive food, not the service.

Ogdens is a cute, cozy spot with awesome natural light. It's small so I would expect to wait for a…read moretable. The food tasted fresh and high quality which is awesome considering the prices aren't very high. The servers are fast, efficient, and super friendly! They made us feel very welcome and were very attentive. I will definitely be back!

I had an excellent breakfast at Ogden's! Our waitress was pleasant and helpful. The restaurant…read moreitself was really cute too. I appreciated that the two unisex bathrooms were a nice size and separated from the eating area by a half-wall. In the interest of transparency, I didn't love my entree (spinach and feta omelette--my hashbrowns were a bit too salty and I didn't love the taste of the spinach) but everything else we got was lovely. I enjoyed the pigs in a blanket and partner loved his meal as well. Their house-brewed cold brew was fantastic.

First time at this place. It didn't seem like much from the outside. There were a ton of cars…read moreoutside though so we figured it was probably good. Walking inside, it seemed like the tables were close together. The layout looked crowded. We were seated pretty quick and near the window so that was great. Waitress was fast and exceptional. Menu had a good selection. I ordered the Biscuit Stack and the wife ordered the Chicken Fried Steak and eggs or something. Our food came out pretty quick considering the place was full. Our food was very very good and that's the reason this place was full. The biscuit stack was put together in a very unique way but all the ingredients tasted great. It was a nice find for someone from out of town. I recommend this place and would visit again if i'm in the area again.

I wanted to like this place, I really did. Did some research on solid diners in the Madison area…read moreand this is one of the ones that popped up. It was off the highway, so I thought I would give it a go. Walked in and it was what you would expect from a Wisconsin diner -- old carpeting, waitresses who are lifers, and signage from the bygone era. I sat at the bar, with barstools that came about 4 feet off the ground, and asked the cordially waitress what was good. She rattled off about 3/4 of the breakfast menu so I needed a few minutes. A few minutes passed and I went with the Krab Cakes Benedict (why the K?) and the Cottage Platter. The crab cakes were decent (definitely better than the Cottage Platter), but very crisp on the outside, straddling the line of burnt, and somewhat cooked on the inside. Light on the seasoning. As they say on the cooking shows, it was screaming for some acidity...or in this case some Old Bay. Then the Cottage Platter, which I was very much looking forward to, fell flat for me. The hashbrowns had a funky taste to them, which I couldn't quite place. And again, overall, the dish was lacking in flavor. Would I go out of my way to hit this place up again? Most likely not. If I was in the area and wanted to try something else, I probably would.

loved the vibe and the diner atmosphere. food is cheap and good, pretty value. service is fast…read more also cash only

Classic delicious diner brunch foods. *CASH ONLY* they have an ATM inside…read more They greeted us at the door and were friendly and quick throughout our meal. I had the american cheese omelet with bacon and toast. My one complaint was that the bottom of my omelet was a lil burnt. Otherwise everything tasted exactly how it looked. We also got a vanilla shake. It came with extra straws and long spoons. I would personally recommend using the long spoons to consume this shake since I tried using the straw and it was difficult. Perhaps someone with stronger lungs would have more success. The shake was very sweet. Overall, had a lovely time. Will be back to try some of the sweet dishes next! Thanks :)

Your regular breakfast diner. I got a corned beef hash and i love that it's homemade. There wasn't…read morea lot of flavor though, but cholula easily fixed that. My waitress was really attentive and the atmosphere was cozy. Good for eavesdropping on elderly customers' cool stories!

I had an hour work break and stopped in to grab lunch with a friend. Service was friendly, fast,…read moreand easy. I wanted to warm up with soup so I got both the cream of potato and the chicken noodle, along with a basic grilled cheese. Everything was fantastic, and the prices are great. My friend had the tuna melt and loved it. It's the perfect diner ambiance and so nice for a relaxing meal. Plus, they have their own parking lot.

While working in Middleton, Wisconsin, we stopped into Hubbard Avenue Diner for lunch (right next…read moreto the National Mustard Museum). It ended up being the perfect quick stop during our break. This classic American diner has really cute retro vibes, friendly service, and a menu full of comfort food favorites. I ordered the half sandwich and soup combo -- the turkey pesto sandwich was fresh and flavorful, and the white chicken chili was warm and delicious. They're also known for their pies , so definitely consider saving room for dessert!

This was a fun place I'd go again…read more The menu is a little limited as well. The service was good but not excellent. It was busy but not super busy and it just took the waitress awhile to come check on us. The food was very yummy though!! I'd recommend any breakfast item!

Came at 8 am on a Sunday. Had to wait a few minutes to get inside but it was definitely worth the…read morewait. You have to order at the counter first and then your party gets sat at your designated table. I ordered the blind, which is a chef's choice. You're able to ask if the dish is savory or sweet and that's it. You can ask what the dish is but then the price will go from 10$ to 15$. They do ask if you have any allergies in case they do need to alter the dish. Not gonna disclose what the dish was, but it tasted great! It's really unfortunate that the business is closing in May, so I definitely recommend to go while they're still open!

Every time I'm in Madison, I make it a point to stop here. I'm usually just passing through so I…read moreget here right when it opens, which is one of the best times. It's quiet and it feels like the world slows down for a minute. It's comfortable and also very eclectic, a get your own coffee place. Condiments, water, etc. along the back wall. Order at the counter, they'll give you a number, and then bring your meal out. The menu has a great selection of offerings, but I always get my usual. The pancakes are unreal, so delicious. You will also find adult beverages here as well for those who need a morning/mid-afternoon pick me up. It gets packed so plan well ahead or be prepared to wait a while. Great service. Great place.

A classic breakfast diner. Here's what we ordered:…read more 2 sunny side up eggs with buttered toast, bacon, and hash browns ($9.50) Egg, sausage and cheese breakfast sandwich with a side of hash browns ($5.50 for sandwich + $5 hash browns) Coffee, of course. No complaints there. I wish they crisped up the hash browns a little more, but other than that, you can't go wrong with this breakfast spot. Service was spot on. Quick, friendly, but didn't feel rushed to get out of there at all. If I lived in Madison full time, I'd frequent this place quite a bit.

Two folks running the show efficiently and we loved our experience - the service was very friendly…read moreand fast. The vibes of an old school diner with a great cup of coffee, quality food, generous portioned breakfast, decent prices (cash only - atm on site). We ordered the Fair Oaks Skillet with bacon and two slices of French Toast and it was the perfect amount of savory & sweet for two! One of the better french toast we've ever had! We were really impressed with the quality and overall experience of this neighborhood diner.

Discovered this spot while my little sister was in town visiting and now have already been back…read morewith plans to keep returning. I've ordered the same thing both times because I loved it so much- the Three Grain & Tempeh Bowl. It's so fresh and delicious, filling without making you feel over-full and gross. She had the Mushroom & Gouda Omelette and also very much enjoyed. The seating space is small so you can definitely run into a wait during busy times, but service moves fast! You'll order at the counter and be handed a number to take to your table, where the food will be delivered. During busy times I've seen them try to help coordinate seating arrangements but it is otherwise largely a seat yourself sort of place. Next on my list are the lemon ricotta pancakes which are reportedly famous and a turmeric cookie I spotted in the bakery section :)

I may have thought bad things about Madison prematurely. I mean, here for an event but who really…read moretravels to Madison? But here we were in downtown in a beautiful day with a gorgeous lake-side path and finding ourselves enjoying it. Stopped here for breakfast, shocked in our research how many vegetarian options were available for my wife. Here you could get tofu eggs and tempeh added to your dishes. I got their chilaquiles and gluten free lemon poppyseed pancakes (they had GF toast but their only savory option was this or a coconut thing). The entree was delicious, not too spicy unless you bite into too many jalapeños, and the shredded chicken was great. Could have used a second egg but I'm a big boy so maybe it's just me. I was also surprised by how much I liked the pancakes. It was a gamble as I don't like things too lemony and while you could definitely taste the lemon, it was still very good. And the pancakes, for being gluten free, were fluffy and soft and great. Had a regular coffee and while it was strong, it was just coffee. It gets very busy at peak meal times to plan accordingly. We'll probably be back before this trip is done.