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    I have never gone to Tipsy and been disappointed, let me just say that. Highlights are as follows:

    -Pickles. They come with your basket (BASKET BONUS) or you can get them as an appetizer. If you get them as an app, make sure you have a decent size group with you. Or make sure you really like pickles. If you really like pickles, you'll really really like their pickles. Paragraph on pickles complete.
    -Truffle fries. Melt in your goddamn mouth.
    -Green goddess dressing. I'd bathe in it if it weren't so humid right now.
    -Specials. They circulate through some pretty creative, limited-time items on a fairly regular basis and I usually order off that menu. The last couple of munchies I tried on special were Goat Cheese Curds and a Caprese Sandwich. Both were way good and I actually think those Goat Cheese Curds were better than their regular ones. Make 'em permanent, make me happy.

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    I have now found THE #1 BEST CHEESECURDS in Madison - no small feat, given the competition.  Batter is light, cheese is yummy fresh - perfect!   Tipsy Cow also has one of the very best burgers in town.  Eager to return!

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    Great Food Great Beer Great Service :)

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    Delicious sweet-meets-sour old fashioned. Don Draper would be proud.

    Also snagged the Friday night deal on $3 Hoppalicious. Any place where the Ale Asylum is flowing freely is the place for me.

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    This is an update to my original review.  First of all I was very impressed when the owner, Michael Banas, offered me a $20 gift certificate to come back since in the first review I complained about our service.  I was finally able to get back there yesterday and things have improved.  This time around I had the Griddled Turkey and Havarti on sour dough and my dining companion had the Tipsy Chicken - crispy.  Both sandwiches were excellent, mine had a huge stack of turkey and the bread was excellent and grilled nicely.  The Tipsy Chicken also received rave reviews, no skimping on the chicken patty and sandwich was like it just came out of the pan.  Sandwiches are ala carte, so we ordered a large order of beer battered fries on the recommendation of our server.  She said the large would be better for sharing.  Unfortunately, neither of us cared for the fries, so the small would have been a better choice.  Our main complaint is they were cold when they arrived.  Service was definitely better than our first visit, our waitress checked back with us, refilled water and was for the most part attentive.  However, after we were finished and she cleared our table it was at least 10 minutes until she returned with the bill.  Even with this small glitch, she was head and shoulders above the server from my first visit.  My one other small complaint is the lack of ice in the water...it is just my preference, and there was plenty of ice in the soda, so I am not sure why there isn't more in the water.  But again, that is just my personal preference.  Thanks, Michael, for buying me lunch and keeping your word of making some service changes.  Griddled Turkey and Havarti is a solid choice if you are looking for a yummy sandwich.

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    6/26/13 Stopped at the Tipsy Cow.  They always have a great tap beer selection.  It was 2 for 1 burgers.  I don't typically eat 2 burgers, but they were that good!  If you want fries you'll have to add them.  I enjoyed a nitro pour of the Left Hand Milk Stout.

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    Great atmosphere. Had the sour cream and onion fries that the bartender recommended and they were great! Also had an order of the onion rings which were beer battered and thick. Also very good. Would definitely go back for dinner.sometime soon.

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    I took the better half for lunch and really enjoyed it.  I started off with the three bean beef chili which was incredible. A very hearty soup full of meat. For my meal I had the turkey sandwich. It was absolutely delicious. The sandwich comes with freshly roasted turkey, nueske's bacon, and a spicy mustard sauce. The girlfriend had a slightly different turkey sandwich with soft cheese on it. This place is a must try for lunch.

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    We stopped in here for an hour while waiting for our table to open up at Old Fashioned up the street.  I'd have liked another day to come back to eat here too, because the food I saw being served to the bar patrons looked pretty good.  There was a good selection of beers on tap, and my only negative was that I'd have liked their beer selection to be more Wisconsin centric.  That being said, the regular customers are locals, and having some out of state brews is a good idea.  It's definitely the sort of place I like to find myself, and would go back in a heartbeat if I find myself back in Madison.

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    We came here because my husband saw a review on a burger blog about their burger. We were visiting friends in Madison and came for lunch.

    It was definitely not too crowded on a Friday afternoon which was nice. We were able to hang out and catch up without feeling rushed. I can't speak to weekends or dinner time.

    We both ordered the tipsy burger. It was juicy, cooked as asked (medium) and also HUGE. It was a double and I'm not used to eating that much so it was definitely filling. But we got it cuz that's what the burger blog said was great and it wasn't lying! It came with a side of our choice so we naturally got the fried cheese curds. The curds were perfectly fried with not too much batter and thus preserving the squeakiness of the cheese. Yum. The curds did not disappoint. I have to say they were the highlight but the burger was also really good.

    There was a good selection of beers on tap. The servers were friendly and the place was chill. A great lunch spot with super yummy cheese curds and good burgers!

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    Been here several times now, food and service always great, and the selection of beers always interesting. A short walk from the Madison Concourse Hotel and a visit. Try the chili, i has a nice kick.

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    Went back to TC before dinner at Bellini and ordered a Tipsy Rita and Spotted Cow along with the Spinach and Artichoke Dip and tortilla chips. Drinks were good, holy moly the dip had a real kick to it. Place was half full and bartender kept us in good shape while we were there. Wanted to order cheese curds as they're awesome here but my better half wanted the dip.

    Next time I'm getting cheese curds.

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    I've been to Tipsy Cow a few times, but it had been a while since I've been there last.  So this weekend when it was suggested for some post-brunch drinks, I said, "why not?"  Their beer list is fairly extensive and varied.  I like that it is Wisconsin beer driven.  What could go wrong?  
    The bartender.  I don't know if the guy was new or just clueless, but I do know that he was awful and mopey.  His tap list, which is written on a chalk board, was grossly out of date.  He stated two beers were no longer available.  Upon inspection over half of the board was wrong.  He also poured what seemed to be 1/2 a keg down the drain while trying to pour my pint.  Adding to my ire, after my friend asked a legitimate question about a beer he proceeded to mansplain to her what an IPA was.  Not cool bartender, not cool.
    So why do I give Tipsy 3 stars?  Well, after his shift ended the new bartender was much much better.  He explained that they were switching from winter to spring menu so that is why some things were out of date.  Noticed that the tap list was wrong, but knew exactly what he had in stock.  He was much more lighthearted and knew how to pour a beer.  Needless to say we stuck around for one more drink instead of slinking out as we were again having fun.  This experience just goes to show that good hires can make or break a place.  I will be giving this place another chance, just not with bartender #1.

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    I want to like Tipsy Cow more.  The location is great.  The few times I've been in, the crowd seems fun and the taplist is usuall solid.

    But... well, this past Saturday afternoon, I stop in and ask the barkeep for a beer that's on the chalkboard tap list. The following conversation ensued...
    barkeep: "Oh, we're out of that."
    OK, I order a different beer.
    barkeep: "Oh, that's gone, too."
    So... what else is out of date on the tap list?
    barkeep: "Oh, everything else is up to date."
    OK, and what do you have on tap that isn't on the list?
    barkeep: *blank stare*
    ... OK, I don't see Three Floyd's on the chalkboard, but there's a three floyd's tap. what 3F are you serving?
    barkeep: "Uh it's an IPA"
    ... I wait, since 3F has a bunch of different IPA/IIPA/DIPAs...
    barkeep:  "IPA means India Pale Ale"
    Thanks for mansplaining IPA to me in a completely non-helpful way. (If I didn't know what an IPA was, why would india pale ale help? come on.) And thanks for refusing to check the keg when I asked.  

    I usually try to visit a place a few times, and try to not let a single experience sour me, but it was a Saturday afternoon with very few customers. The bartender should know what beers are available, and telling me he didn't need to check the keg because it's an IPA is not helpful.  Having an out of date tap list is worse than not having a list at all, and the combination of the two was very frustrating.  

    I won't be going back to Tipsy Cow for a while, but hopefully they can work on improving the mediocre service.

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    After my previous visit at Tipsy Cow some time ago the owner Michael was kind enough to reach out with his apologies for my poor experience and offered me a $30 gift certificate.  I accepted and shared my thoughts with him regarding the experience, etc. I had the gift certificate in my possession shortly after.  I didn't however have a place to venture back until this past week; interesting considering I live 2 blocks away.  We were seated immediately although it was a busy time of day.  My friend and I each had 2 beers and split the zucchini coins with Tipsy sauce.  I had the reuben and she had the buffalo chicken sandwich.  I'd like to add that this is a different friend then the original experience and she has a higher tolerance for spice.  As usual the food was fine.  It met the need of greasy food and a beer to wash it down.  Our server was much better but moderate energy.  The service, etc certainly redeemed itself in comparison to last time  but I am still on the fence regarding any sort of regular patronage.  I do greatly appreciate being reached out to and being made to feel like my experience is important and valued.  Thank you Michael

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    Delicious, flavorful, and creative (for the type of place this is... this is a beer and burger type joint) food that uses a lot of local products, such as Usinger's sausages, Knoche's Market beef, Clasen's bread, etc. I have never been disappointed with any of the dishes we've had here.

    We are fried food afficionados, and Tipsy Cow has some of the best fried stuff in town. The cheese curds were large and just had a little more character than your usual cheese curd from its Spotted Cow beer batter and seasoning. The various types of fries--we go for either the regular, truffle, or chili cheese--are delicious, too, though they can be a bit on the greasy side. I also don't mind when my kids don't finish their meals: it means I can finish off their crispy chicken fritters, again with a delicious batter and real moist chicken (at one point they had corn dogs, which blew out of the water any other corn dog I had ever had).  

    And then, of course, their burgers are great. At first glance, you might think that you're getting ripped off from the size of the burgers, but they have so much flavor (and, admittedly, grease) from the local ingredients that we often found ourselves satiated after scarfing our food down. The Tipsy Burger is good, but we much prefer the Bacon Guacamole Cheeseburger, which I don't believe is on the menu but is a regular special (I think?)  It's a delicious combination of different textures and flavors. I also highly recommend the grilled cheese if you want something "lighter".

    I've tried Tipsy Cow several times and though the service isn't mind-blowingly amazing, I never really had any major qualms with my servers. The noise level can be a little overbearing, too, but the food is so good AND they pay homage to Monty Python and the Holy Grail with a chalk panorama of the cow scene. Bonus.

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    OMG!  This place is awesome!  Mike's pickles and the fried cheese curds are fabulous!  The Tipsy Burger is, without a doubt, the best burger I've ever had.  Truffle fries are to die for!  Even the grilled cheese was spectacular.  My only problem was I couldn't eat enough to satisfy my curiosity.  Would love to try the Spicy Slaw Dog.  A nearby table ordered one, it looked very appetizing, I was stuffed.

    Our server, Laura, was very friendly and attentive.  The restaurant was very clean and inviting.  Everything arrived just as quickly as you would expect.

    No complaints!  Next time we're in Madison, The Tipsy Cow will definitely be on our list.

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    After sifting through all of the yelp reviews, my partner and I were a little hesitant to try The Tipsy Cow. While the food seemed to be received well, there were quite a few poor service reviews that almost put us off.

    We walked in at about 8 PM on a Saturday night, ready for the worst. While it was quite loud and packed, we were expecting that for a Saturday night. Miraculously, the hostess said the wait was only 25 minutes and our table opened up within 15 minutes of putting our name on the list. We had no problem getting the bartender's attention to get a beer while we waited.

    The service continued to be spot on as we moved to our table. Our waitress was patient and friendly, even when I had to ask her to repeat herself 3 times because the place was so loud. We went all out with cheese curds, beer battered french fries, mike's pickles, and the Tipsy Burger. We were blown away! Everything was far better than even our highest expectations. The cheese curds were on par with The Old Fashioned's, widely believed to be the best in town. The french fries had a deliciously crispy exterior while maintaining the fluffy potato-y interior. I honestly thought that the "beer battered" part wouldn't make a difference but those are some of the best fries ever I've had. The pickles were fresh, crispy, and sweet, a perfect complement to all of the greasy food we were hoovering up.

    Now for the Tipsy Burger. My god, that thing was greasy, messy, and everything I could ever want in a burger. You could tell from the first bite that the quality of the beef itself was a step up from most burgers I've had in Madison. The bacon was thick and cooked to the right level of crispiness. The cheese was smooth, melty, and in abundance. Finally, the special sauce added a creamy, zesty flair that really pulled the whole burger together. We also chose to throw on some of our pickles from our appetizer and, wow! The burger as a whole was even tastier than the summation of its parts. I can't wait to dig into my leftovers today!

    I would highly recommend The Tipsy Cow to any burger, cheese curd, or french fry enthusiast in Madison. I think it rates up there with the other Madison burger champs such as The Old Fashioned, Cooper's Tavern, Dotty Dumplings, and Brasserie V.

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    I can only review the drinks because we had to leave. The drinks were good, although the bartenders acted like they were doing you a favor by paying attention to you.

    We had to leave because it was so LOUD and CROWDED and CLAUSTROPHOBIC. Bar patrons were so packed in that they were literally rubbing their asses on the edge of our table and these two hags acted like there was a competition to see who could scream and cackle the loudest. I'm no "fuddy-duddy" either!

    I remember my first beer...

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    The Tipsy Cow was my first downtown dining experience when I moved to Madison. I was looking forward to fun local meal. I must say that it was a bit of a let down.
    The Cheese Curds were amazing, and I would definitely recommend them. However, my meal, a lime chicken sandwich was not very good at all. I'm willing to try it again, because it is a fun place - I'd definitely just want to try something different on the menu.

    On a side note, I had an amazing waitress! Her name was Jill and she was the most delightful person I've met in a long time. She worked very hard to help my Mom pick out a local beer that she would like, and was overall super friendly and attentive. If you go there, definitely sit in her section!

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    Order the cheese curds and a tipsy burger. It's a small place that gets crowded on the weekends but it's worth the wait!

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    A pretty good selection of beer, and I really like the atmosphere of this place. Clean, simple, and comfortable. I'm a huge fan of the outdoor patio on summer nights. The Tipsy Cow seems to specialize in classic American food; burgers, fries, beer and the like. It's not too bad for a drink on the weekend, but isn't worth your time if you can't get a table.

    Above all else, come here for a burger. The thing that truly makes the Tipsy Burger stand out is the use of a Wisconsin 3-year cheddar in place of a standard slice of cheese. The sharpness is unmistakable. Coupled with a pretty excellent hunk of ground beef, this makes for one of the better and more memorable burgers that I have ever had. The special sauce certainly isn't bad either.

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    I'm torn on this one- the food was good, but the atmosphere/clientele/service, not so much. i'll say four stars for the food, two for the everything else.

    three of us had dinner here last night. we put our names in for a table, were told the wait would be 30 minutes (not bad for a saturday), and were seated shortly at a table near the bar... right on top of not one, but two groups of completely wasted, obnoxious kids. hooray, maybe we'll get puked on!

    so on top of the place being uncomfortably packed, it was hot and loud as hell. LOUD, like my throat hurts today from having to scream over the (mostly) shitty music they were blaring in order to have a conversation loud. this annoys me to no end. does anyone honestly enjoy that? is there a logical reason why establishments do this? ugh. I digress.

    our waitress came immediately, which is cool, but she was pushy. she acted annoyed that we'd had a whole 5 seconds to peruse the menu and didn't know what we wanted to order. she gave us a minute and when she came back, we ordered our beers, sour cream fries and chili cheese fries. these came out quickly, but they were literally shoved onto our table by our rude ass waitress. (both kinds of fries were delicious, however.)

    i ordered a tipsy burger for my meal, the bf had a 2x2, and our friend had the portabella sandwich. we were all happy with our food. my burger was a tad on the greasy side, but that didn't stop me from being a fatty and eating the whole thing.

    overall, I wish that I could take the atmosphere/clientele/service from the local tavern and the food from the tipsy cow and bring the local tavern back from the dead. the food was decent, but I don't see myself hanging out here very often.

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    I've been a few times now, and I feel like it's time to review.

    Good things first:
    1) Great beer list
    2) Weeknight specials are steals
    3) Bacon blue cheese fries
    4) Pretty solid commitment to using local products

    The not so good:
    1) Most tap beers are $6
    2) Service ranges from frantic, overbearing, adderall'd frat boy to absent.  (read: I've never had good service here)
    3) It gets LOUD

    For the most part, Tipsy Cow does an OK job but the service needs some improvement.  All the taps are usually great selections, but $6 is kiiiiiiiiind of ridiculous.  They have a tap of the day (or week or month or something) that's usually $3.50, but it tends to be the least desirable on the list.  The food is nothing to rave about, but it's a step above similar places.  I'll definitely be back - I'm a sucker for 1/2 price wings and fries - but Tipsy Cow still needs a lil' tweaking.

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    Great!
    I have sat down to eat at Tipsy Cow multiple times now. Always very pleased with the food and service.
    I have ordered everything from their original Tipsy burger to fish tacos. The food is always presented ina fashionable manner. They make everything look good enough to eat!
    All I can say is truffle fries!!!!!! In the mood for cheese curds, well i have found the place for you to get them!!!!!
    The cheese selection for their burgers was untouchable by other food joints around the capital. Tipsy cow is great! Enough said.

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    I've eaten here a few times now and never been disappointed. It's hard for me to stay away from burgers, and the "Tipsy Burger" was fantastic, as are their cheese curds.

    They have good nightly drink specials, especially for Fridays ($2.50 shots of Jameson and $3 Ale Asylum pints? Come on!)

    The ambiance is good, the wait staff is above average, and the layout of the bar/restaurant is fun.

    Overall, I definitely recommend it.

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    Oh Tipsy Cow.  I love you.

    I have eaten here several times and I have never been disappointed.  It is a comfortable restaurant with decently priced food.  They have simple burgers and more dressed up burgers.  I have been a fan of their beer-battered fries and cheese curds for quite some time.  Then, my world changed.  I tried their truffle fries.  Yes, you just read that.  TRUFFLE tries.  Wow.  $8 you say?  Well worth it.  Share with a friend.  You get what you pay for and that is amazingness.  

    They have great service.  I went to their booth at the Taste of Madison and the line moved fast.  They were so friendly even though they were slammed.  They are always friendly.  Oh Tipsy Cow, I love you.

    My only Tipsy complaint?  I hate sharp cheddar and that is their standard cheese.  I know there are a few others but I am not a big fan of their cheese assortment.  Please add mild cheddar for people out there like me.

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    Tipsy Cow is bomb. Super friendly, attentive wait staff, DELICIOUS food across the board and very reasonable prices. I came here with a large group and everything we ordered was amazing. The cheese curds are a must. We also really enjoyed the truffle fries, Tipsy Chicken Salad (love radishes!) the portabello sandwich and of course, the Captial Brewery beers. Thanks for an absolutely wonderful meal. Tipsy Cow is reason enough to come to Madison. Take a lovely walk around the capitol building after dinner to burn off some calories.

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    Came here late night and they had $6 drafts of Apocalypse Cow. Awesome.

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  • 0

    One of the great places in Madison where one can try locally grown food. Their chicken, either it's in the salad or chicken tenders, is the best I have ever had in USA. The fries are the best in Madison. I think they fry them differently, but I might be wrong. Their pickles tastes like something my Russian grandma would make. For those who did not like them, this is how real pickles with dill should taste like. Would go again and again and again!

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    I came here for lunch and didn't have high expectations because it just seemed like a typical bar restaurant.

    But, the grilled cheese with bacon was AMAZING.  OMG, it was perfectly tangy, generous cheddar cheese, and they slabbed some creamy sauce on it that melted into the perfect consistency- melty, gooey, and delicious on a crispy thick multigrain bread.

    We also got their fried cheese curds which were good too, they tasted like little pieces of fried mozzarella sticks but more chewier and fresh.  

    I wish I could come back to eat the grilled cheese...for dinner, lunch, breakfast, again and again!

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    What an awesome spot on the square!  We visited tonight and will definitely be going back soon.  We had the blue cheese and bacon fries as an appetizer...insane...the bacon was perfectly crispy and the fries were super crisp.

    I had the guacamole burger which was the perfect blend of grilled burger, avocado, and zesty spice with pepper jack cheese on a grilled bun.  My husband had the kielbasa with zingy kraut and mustard...also amazing.  Great selection of tap and bottled beer...reasonably priced...one of our new favorite spots!!!

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    While the competition for newest and most trendy cuisine rages in various downtown Madison, several restaurants prefer to languish in the baser menu options that give Wisconsin it's identity.  One of these is The Tipsy Cow, which features burgers using the local Knoche's ground beef for a signature local taste that is getting wider recognition.  On my last outing, I tried the Tilapia sandwich, which at $7 turned out to be an outstanding value.  The fillet size was much larger and more flavorful than the last attempt I made at a different venue.  Sadly, the waitress forgot about my onion rings until the sandwich was consumed.  Under normal circumstances, I may have asked to waive the charge, but the sandwich was so good that I didn't care.  FYI- the onion rings practically have the thickness and fat content of donuts, so if you are watching your intake, consider yourself warned.

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    Great place and atmosphere.
    Fries were awesome, wish the chicken sandwich was better and bigger.

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    Average Wisconsin bar food.  If you're looking for a good micro-brew selection and greasy eats, it's a good bet.  The hour wait was not quite worth it, but I'd go back...

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    Monty Python chalk drawings won me over right away!  The beer was great and the sever seemed to be knowledgable in the different beverages available.  We ordered the curds since we heard they were delicious, and they were impressive.  Maybe not the best in Madison but in the top 5.  

    The burger was delightfully greasy and the fries were yummy as well.  Definitely a fun place to hang out!

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    Fish fry was not good. With such a thick beer batter (which I generally enjoy), you better not overcook the fish. Unfortunately, the fish was left in the fryer too long. This, combined with the fact that the fish itself was below average, resulted in a pretty disappointing meal. Luckily, the fish fry was only $9 (at lunch) which is very reasonable for a good size portion.

    I had high hopes for this place. Next time, I'll have to try the burger.

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    Okay concept, poorly executed.

    Visited on a Thursday night around 8 p.m. My biggest grief with this place is that they served me a warm beer. A warm beer! When I called the waitress out on it, she said, "Well I don't know how that could have happened." She was nice enough to replace it at no cost but seriously.

    The table next to us was full of tourists who all ordered Spotted Cows and the waitress said they were out. Really? You're a pub in downtown Madison called the Tipsy Cow and you're out of Madison's favorite beer?

    My fiance liked his burger, I ordered a BLT which I figured would be hard to mess up. It wasn't spectacular. We also ordered the truffle fries, which were good, but it doesn't take a genius to serve French fries covered in truffle oil with a side of garlic aoli. Of course it's going to be good.

    I expected a lot more out of the place and was disappointed. It will be awhile before we give it another try.

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    I played trivia here on a Monday night. They were packed, so much so that we had to grab chairs from outside for everyone to sit around the small table we snagged. As busy as the place was, I was quite impressed with the service; our water was always full and drinks kept getting refilled. This was good because it was sweltering inside. I don't know if it was too many people or a problem with the AC, but it was hot.

    The fries were good and the cheese curds looked good. Ill have to come back and get some real food.

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    Formerly King and Mane, this restaurant (run by the same folk as at Lombardino's) ditched their former Tex-Mex tapas/small plates menu and name and rebranded themselves as The Tipsy Cow with an emphasis on Wisconsin comfort food and craft beer.  The interior has been updated a bit too, and it's hard to miss the Holstein-esque paint job at the front door on the corner.

    Their menu is an 8.5 by 11 page with food on one side and drinks on the other.

    As I mentioned, the food portion is Wisconsin comfort food.  

    Appetizers/Sides consist of things like cheese curds, cheese sticks, pretzels, Spotted Cow battered onion rings, all sorts of fries (blue cheese & bacon, truffle, chili cheese, and beer battered).  

    They have a couple options of soup and salad, and the entrees are all sandwiches of some kind, like burgers, sausages, turkey, grilled cheese, chicken, BLT, with the exception of a Friday fish fry.

    There's also a few dessert choices.

    The Tipsy Cow's menu puts some emphasis on local and Wisconsin-based ingredients, which I always consider a good thing.  Regardless of where I'm eating, the more local and fresh you can get the ingredients, the better.

    The flip side of the menu is devoted to drinks, with craft/micro brews taking center stage.  Lots of locals like Ale Asylum, Lake Louie, New Glarus, Furthermore, Potosi and Oskar Blues, but also a decent selection of other U.S. beers.  There's also macros, imports, mixed drinks and wine.  They seem to have daily tap specials on the beer.

    Stopped by around 2pm on a Thursday.  Not very busy at all, so I grabbed a table overlooking King St.  Looked like a decent selection of 6-8 taps, and Lake Louie's Warped Speed was on special for $3.50 a pint.  Wish I could have taken advantage of it.  Since it was kind of dead, service wasn't an issue at all.

    I ordered a water, the Kielbasa sandwich, and a small order of the beer battered french fries.  

    The Kielbasa was Usinger's on a Clasen's sausage roll, with a whole grain mustard and bavarian sauerkraut.  Great synergy between the different flavors and textures, and the roll was a perfect match for the fillings.  As someone who cooks similarly on a regular basis, it was nice to find an alternative if I don't feel like cooking =)

    The beer-battered fries' batter was very good as well, and the fries were cooked right on target.  I should have asked if they were using a Spotted Cow batter like they do for their onion rings.

    Portions were good too, I still had a bit left on my plate.  Not bad for a $10 meal.  The typical American-sized potions are way too big for me, so this was a nice change from meals where I sometimes leave more than half of it for a to-go box.

    With the popularity of the Old Fashioned nearby, I can see this place taking a similar route, as they share many of the same qualities.  We'll see if the service can keep up when it gets busy, but as this is a rebranding and not an entirely new restaurant I would assume that all the staff would need to do would be to adjust to the new menu.

    5 stars for quality flavor of food, beer selection, price, and service.  Your mileage may vary on the service aspect though, as it wasn't busy at all when I was there.

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