Curd Girl food truck is a street food restaurant in Madison.
Editorially verified June 3, 2026 by Elliot Marsh, TableJourney editor. Source.
Why locals love it: The Madison cheese-curd food truck rotates locations daily; the website map is the only way to catch them in person.
Tip: Check the Curd Girl Instagram on the morning of and time your lunch around the cart's stop near State Street.
Guided tour · 2 hours
Uncover the eerie history of Madison's oldest district on the King Street Spirits Ghost Walk. Hear ghost stories and urban legends from expert storytellers.
Private tour · 15 minutes - 1 hour
You are cordially invited to the most memorable experience of your life. Slip on the dress and transform into someone you have never experienced before!
Guided tour · 8 hours
Discover Béjaïa’s history and culture through its museums and old town, then enjoy stunning Mediterranean views from its iconic coastal sites and seaside promenade.
Address: 210 Henry Mall, Madison, WI 53706
Old Sugar Distillery is the east-isthmus madison craft distillery and tasting room from 2010 makes brandy, rum and bitters on east main street in marquette.
Why locals goThe east-isthmus Madison craft distillery and tasting room from 2010 makes brandy, rum and bitters on East Main Street in Marquette.
TipThursday through Saturday tasting hours; order an Old Sugar Honey Liqueur cocktail flight in the small bar before buying retail.
Gib's Bar upstairs lounge in Madison: cocktail bar room. The Williamson Street converted-house cocktail bar runs a small upstairs lounge with sofas, candle.
Why locals goThe Williamson Street converted-house cocktail bar runs a small upstairs lounge with sofas, candle lighting and a tight by-the-glass spirits menu.
TipClimb the stairs to the upstairs lounge instead of staying on the first floor.
Settle Down Tavern on South Pinckney in Madison runs the city's most considered brandy Old Fashioned two blocks off Capitol Square, supper club homage.
Why locals goThe South Pinckney supper club, two blocks off Capitol Square, runs Madison's most considered brandy Old Fashioned in a low-key dining room.
TipSit at the bar instead of the dining room; the owners built the place as a supper club homage with a serious bar program.
Tornado Steak House on South Hamilton in Madison opens its bar at 17:00 and pours a Wisconsin brandy Old Fashioned locals consider the city's standard.
Why locals goThe South Hamilton supper club's bar opens at 17:00 and pours a Wisconsin brandy Old Fashioned that locals consider the city's standard.
TipBar opens at 17:00; reserve a 20:00 table on OpenTable and arrive an hour early to sit at the bar for the cocktail.
Lazy Jane's on Williamson Street in Madison runs weekend brunch with one of the city's longest-running scone programs since 1998, weekday counter trade.
Why locals goThe Williamson Street scratch cafe runs weekend brunch with one of the city's longest-running scone programs since 1998, weekday counter trade.
TipArrive by 09:00 on a Sunday or expect a 45-minute wait by 10:00; the bakery case sells out by noon every weekend.
Madison Sourdough on Williamson Street sets up a small Saturday egg-on-toast and laminated-pastry brunch counter most Madison residents don't realize exists.
Why locals goThe Williamson Street bakery sets up a small weekend egg-on-toast and laminated-pastry brunch counter most don't realize exists.
TipSaturday mornings only; arrive by 09:00 for the kouign-amann before the line wraps past the bread counter.
