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
- Mr. Brew’s Taphouse
- 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:
Pizza:
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
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
Feast Your Eyes…






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Monona East Side Business Alliance: PO Box 6264, Monona, WI 53716
(608) 416-1610