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What to order at The Plaza Tavern & Grill
- Must order
- The Plazaburger with the secret sauce and a side of fried cheese curds.
- Signature dishes
- Plazaburger
- Editor tip
- Closed Sundays; the small-town tavern feel makes the dinner shift the right window.
CuisineBurgers
Price$$
Neighborhoodstate-street
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Signature dishes: Plazaburger
Must order: The Plazaburger with the secret sauce and a side of fried cheese curds.
Tip: Closed Sundays; the small-town tavern feel makes the dinner shift the right window.
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Address: 319 N Henry St, Madison, WI 53703
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Tip: Counter ordering keeps the line moving fast; lunch hours are calmer than the late-afternoon student rush.
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Signature: Gyros, Greek salad
Order: A house-made gyro plate with a Greek salad on the side.
Tip: Open 11:00-03:00 daily; the rooftop patio fills first on summer evenings.
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Mediterranean Cafe on State Street, the family-owned Mediterranean and Middle Eastern counter near campus, serves couscous, falafel and kebabs to students.
Signature: Couscous, Falafel plate
Order: A couscous stew or falafel plate with Arabic tea.
Tip: Counter ordering keeps the line moving fast; lunch hours are calmer than the late-afternoon student rush.