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Know before you go

EntryFree entry; food items $1 to $7 in servings of 6 oz or less
Hours2027: Sat 4 Sep 14:00-21:00, Sun 5 Sep 11:00-19:00 (2026 ran Sat 5 Sep 14:00-21:00 and Sun 6 Sep 11:00-19:00)
Running since1983
Getting thereStreet parking and several parking ramps near the Capitol; Capitol Square, its 100 blocks, 200 block of MLK Jr Blvd and 100 block of Wisconsin Ave close to traffic.

What to eat there

  • Cubarican's Cocina: pernil with arroz con gandules, Cuban sandwich with plantain chips ($7 each, 2026)
  • Taj Indian Cuisine: chicken tikka masala with rice ($7), samosa ($3)
  • Mirch Masala chicken momo
  • Ben's Pretzels ($7, dip $2)
  • Anatolian Bites Dubai chocolate cheesecake ($6)

Good to know

  • Beverage stands take cards only; some food vendors are cash only
  • No pets except service or police animals (city ordinance, $100 fine)
  • No carry-in alcohol or soda; refill water bottles free at the Water Wagon on Carroll Street
  • The Saturday farmers' market still runs 06:15-13:00 on the Square

Sources: tasteofmadison.com/ · tasteofmadison.com/faq · tasteofmadison.com/new-food-layout-1

Plan the days around it

Eat your way around Madison while you are in town

Taste of Madison runs 4 to 5 September. These are the food tours and tastings in Madison to book for the days around it; most cancel free up to 24 hours ahead.

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Location

Address: Capitol Square, Madison, WI 53703

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