Mickey's Tavern

I like Mickey's because what you see is what you get.
Someone had the brilliant idea of taking an awesome old house and putting a giant bar in the middle of it. Then they filled the bar with great Wisconsin beer. Then, they opened up the kitchen for brunch, lunch, and dinner and put delicious, local food in it. Delish.

Plusses
- great beer list
- fun atmosphere (laid back, kinda hipster)
- good food

Minuses
- this place is "seat yourself", so sometimes you have to wait for people to leave in order to sit down
- it can get a little crowded (but that is only because a lot of people like it, right?)

Great beer selection. Unique & clever mixed drinks. Elevated bar food.

Sexy Fries = sliced, stacked, fresh potato chips with truffle oil, parm and chili flakes. Devine and devoured before we knew it.

Chili Fries - Let's just say I will be here this fall when I want some chili. And I'm a picky chili eater.

Yup - it was a fry kinda day.

The patio out back is perfect for relaxing morning, noon or night. The menu isn't too large so you can be decisive. We'll be back for brunch sooner than later.

One of my favorite places in Madison. They definitely serve up the best bloody mary's in town. World's greatest sandwich is aptly named (add avocado!). Sexy fries are delicious. Importantly, they have good ranch here. Decent eggs benedict makes it a nice spot for brunch too. Fun, eclectic seating inside; lovely little patio outside. Only downside is they don't take cards, an obnoxiously common trend in this town.