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:

Pizza:

Tacos/Burritos:

Lao:

Hot-n-Spicy

Pasta:

Noodles and Company

Fresh Local Ingredients:

Forage Kitchen

Ice Cream:

Restaurants & Bars

Views of the water:

Global Inspirations:

Restaurant and Bar:

Specializing in Breakfast & Lunch:

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Food Truck:

PAPAs BBQ

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

Butcher shop offering steaks, sandwiches, and other fare, plus a deli

North Shore Pizza & Subs

Pizzas, subs, and other comfort grub, plus old-school arcade games

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

Lodging

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…

This is the official visitor site for Monona, Wisconsin. Learn about the town's history, find places to stay, things to do, restaurants, shops, and more.

Photos by Bruce Fritz

& Tadsen Photography