Grab a Bite, Stay Awhile
Eat, Drink & Stay
Munches, Brunches & Booze
Whether you are looking for a homestyle breakfast to fuel your day, or a nightcap to add the cherry on top of an epic adventure, Monona offers options that are sure to impress even the pickiest foodies.
We invite you to check out some of the best cheese curds in Wisconsin, find your new favorite cup of joe at one of our local coffee shops, or sink your teeth into one of our famous Wisconsin fish fries. Oh yeah, did we mention cheese curds? Enough said!
Explore a full list of bars, coffee shops, delis, and restaurants in Monona, WI, to experience the taste of Monona for yourself!
Fast & Casual Dining
Burgers:
Sandwiches:
- Fraboni’s Italian Specialties & Deli
- Ken’s Meats & Deli
- North Shore Pizza & Subs
- Cousins Subs
- Jimmy John’s
- Milio’s Sandwiches
- Subway
Pizza:
- Buck’s Pizza
- Rocky Rococo Pan Style Pizza
- Falbo Bros Pizzeria
- Papa Murphy’s Take ‘N’ Bake Pizza
- North Shore Pizza & Subs
- Ian’s Pizza
- Papa John’s Pizza
- Salvatore’s Tomato Pies
Tacos/Burritos:
Lao:
Pasta:
Fresh Local Ingredients:
Ice Cream:
Restaurants & Bars
Views of the water:
Global Inspirations:
- Swad
- Mishqui Cocina Peruana
- Fratelli’s Trattoria
- David’s Jamaican Cuisine
- Fat Jacks Barbecue
- China Star
- La Rosita
- World Buffet
- La Choza Del Viejo (The Best Chinese Food)
- Monona Bakery and Eatery
- Fraboni’s Italian Specialties & Delicatessen
- El Gallo Mexican Cuisine
Restaurant and Bar:
- Silver Eagle Bar & Grill
- Tasting Room
- Off Broadway Drafthouse
- Toby’s Supper Club
- Tully’s II Food & Spirits
- The Tiki Bar on Lake Monona
- Tower Inn
- Buffalo Wild Wings
- Red Robin Gourmet Burgers and Brews
- Chief’s Tavern
- Delta Beer Lab
- The WineHouse
- North of the Bayou
Specializing in Breakfast & Lunch:
Food Truck:
Coffee Shops
Grocery Stores / Delis
Michael’s Frozen Custard
Local chain serving frozen custard, burgers & hot dogs in an old-school setting
Culver's
Fast-food chain specializing in frozen custard & signature burgers made with Midwest beef & dairy
McDonald's
Classic, long-running fast-food chain known for its burgers & fries
MOOYAH Burgers, Fries & Shakes
Fast casual restaurant known for its burgers, fries, and shakes
Fraboni’s Italian Specialties & Deli
Family-owned Italian deli with indoor & outdoor seating offering subs, entrees, salads & soups.
Ken’s Meats & Deli
North Shore Pizza & Subs
Cousins Subs
Sandwich chain specializing in hot & cold subs, plus salads, in a counter-service setting
Jimmy John’s
Counter-serve chain specializing in sub & club sandwiches, plus signature potato chips
Milio’s Sandwiches
Casual, counter-serve sandwich chain featuring subs on a variety of house-baked breads, plus soups
Subway
Casual counter-serve chain for build-your-own sandwiches & salads, with health-conscious options
Buck's Pizza
Since 1960, no-frills thin-crust pizza takeout (1 of 2 in Madison) with online coupons
Rocky Rococo Pan Style Pizza
No-frills, counter-serve chain featuring square, pan-style pies & slices, plus pasta & breadsticks
Falbo Bros Pizzeria
Casual pizzeria chain serving thin-crust, stuffed & deep-dish pies, plus fries, wings & calzones
Papa Murphy’s Take ‘N’ Bake Pizza
Chain outlet offering build-your-own takeaway pizzas, to be cooked at home
Ian’s Pizza
Casual pizzeria with many slice options and a create-your-own salad bar, plus beer and ice cream
Papa Johns Pizza
Chain pizza restaurant that also serves breadsticks and wings, while offering weekly deals
Salvatore's Tomato Pies
Taco John's
Fast-food chain featuring Mexican-inspired tacos, burritos, nachos & breakfast fare
Taco Bell
Fast-food chain serving Mexican-inspired fare such as tacos, quesadillas & nachos
QDOBA Mexican Eats
A menu of customizable Mexican food served in a modern restaurant, plus takeout & catering
Chipotle Mexican Grill
Fast-food chain offering Mexican fare, including design-your-own burritos, tacos & bowls
Los Perez Supermarket
Supermarket with an authentic taqueria inside, serving burritos, tacos, tortas and more
Hot-n-Spicy
Modest Laotian restaurant in a grocery store serving Asian dishes, including vegetarian options, for lunch and dinner
Noodles and Company
Counter-serve chain offering international noodle & pasta dishes from mac ‘n’ cheese to Pad Thai
Forage Kitchen
Casual spot serving grain bowls, salads, and soups with vegan and vegetarian options for lunch and dinner
Paradise Ice Cream
Family-owned shop offering homemade ice cream in a wide range of flavors including Mexican specialties
Below Deck Concession Stand
Ice cream shop in Grand Crossing Park that carries Chocolate Shoppe Ice Cream, a variety of light snacks, and beverages
Monona Bait & Ice Cream Shop
Down-home institution dispensing ice cream desserts, burgers & classic subs, plus live bait
Buck & Honey’s
Family-friendly spot serving dishes including meatloaf and Asian salad, plus happy hours
Breakwater
Sprawling riverside eatery with a boat slip & a full bar, turning out burgers, seafood & steak
Waypoint Public House
Airy, minimalist pub offering craft beer & cocktails, plus a menu of updated American classics
Swad
Casually elegant Indian restaurant featuring a variety of vegetarian options & meat entrees
Mishqui Peruvian Bistro
Fratelli's Trattoria
David's Jamaican Cuisine
Snug, casual Jamaican eatery plating spicy jerk dishes, curries & a lunch buffet plus island beer
Fat Jacks Barbecue
Down-home eatery serving pit-smoked BBQ, with all-you-can-eat specials & a lengthy beer menu
China Star
Casual Chinese restaurant turning out familiar dishes including orange chicken, sesame chicken, and lo mein
World Buffet
Local buffet chain offering Chinese & American eats, plus a Mongolian grill, sushi, wine & beer
La Choza Del Viejo (The Best Chinese Food)
Casual Chinese restaurant serving a selection of comfort food including vegetarian options.
Monona Bakery and Eatery
El Gallo Mexican Cuisine
Sit-down mexican restaurant serving everything from homemade salsas to tamales
Silver Eagle Bar & Grill
Burgers, sandwiches & beer served in an energetic sports pub with events & outdoor seating
Tasting Room
Casual cigar shop offering a smoking lounge and a wide variety of spirits, plus a patio
Off Broadway Drafthouse
Rotating craft beers on tap & American eats served in a low-key haunt with reclaimed brick & wood
Toby's Supper Club
Bustling destination for diners seeking simple American fare, cocktails & daily specials
Tully’s II Food & Spirits
Bar & grill offering pub grub, weekend breakfast, pool tables, an enclosed patio & sports TV
The Tiki Bar on Lake Monona
Outdoor bar by a lake offering a variety of drinks, plus food trucks, bands, and lawn games
Tower Inn
Chill, burger-serving bar offering an extensive menu, a large beer selection, and bar games
Buffalo Wild Wings
Chain dishing up wings, tenders & burgers, plus sauces ranging from sweet to very spicy
Red Robin Gourmet Burgers and Brews
Chain for gourmet burgers & other American comfort fare
Chief’s Tavern
Unfussy tavern with karaoke, a pool table, and bar games, plus live music and cocktails
Delta Beer Lab
Craft brewery in Madison, WI
The WineHouse
Premium full-service bar that offers a unique self-serve wine experience
North Of The Bayou Brewery
Casual restaurant serving Cajun fare & Mardi Gras-themed drinks in French Quarter-style digs
Crema Cafe
Cozy, counter-serve eatery offering up creative, area-sourced American fare for breakfast & lunch
Elie's Cafe
Breakfast-to-dinner eatery serving omelettes, corned beef hash, and more in a kid-friendly setting
Denny's
Casual diner chain dishing up classic American comfort fare, including all-day breakfast favorites
PAPAs BBQ
Seasonally-operated food truck located in Ahuska Park that is known for its hot link and brisket
True Coffee Roasters – Cafe
Homey coffee shop preparing a variety of drinks from locally roasted beans, plus bagels & wraps
Dunkin'
Long-running chain serving signature breakfast items & a variety of coffee drinks
Ledger Coffee Roasters
Casual coffeehouse serving carefully roasted beans in small batches, plus live music
Starbucks
Seattle-based coffeehouse chain known for its signature roasts, light bites and WiFi availability
Ancora Cafe + Bakery
Locally owned cafe and bakery serving craft coffee, brunch, and more
Metro Market
Chain grocery outlet offering fresh produce, organic products, and prepared foods
Viet Hoa
Asian grocery with a deli offering prepared items like pho, laab, and banh mi
Catch Some Zzz’s
Find a place to lay your head after a full day of taking in all that Monona has to offer for lodging. Whether you are looking for a place to act as a home base for a day of adventures or a weekend getaway for you and the family, our lodging options offer the best in class hospitality to help make you feel right at home. Explore the list of hotel and short term rental options to map out your stay in Monona, Wisconsin.
AmericInn by Wyndham Madison South
Hotel located right off interstate 90 with a pool, hot tub, included breakfast, and comfortable rooms
Avid Hotels Madison – Monona
Streamined rooms in a casual hotel near the Yahara river with a fitness room and a convenience store
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson
Casual hotel offering an indoor pool and an exercise room, plus free perks such as breakfast and wifi
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Monona East Side Business Alliance: PO Box 6264, Monona, WI 53716
(608) 416-1610