Where to eat in Madison after midnight. kitchens that keep going, post-bar staples and the classic 2am move.

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Ian's Pizza by the Slice

Try Mac and cheese pizza by the slice

Ian's Pizza on State Street, Madison's late-night slice counter founded on Frances Street in 2001, sells mac-and-cheese pizza and slices until 03:30 weekends.

Paul's Pel'meni

Try Russian pelmeni with butter, curry and sour cream

Paul's Pel'meni on West Gilman, the late-night Russian dumpling counter near campus since 2009, sells a single dish of pelmeni with butter and sour cream.

Greenbush Bakery

Try Fresh kosher dairy donuts straight from the fryer

Greenbush Bakery on Regent Street, the only certified kosher dairy bakery in Madison since 1998, sells donuts and pastries until 23:00 most nights.

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Mickey's Tavern

Try Late-night burger menu and tap beer

Mickey's Tavern on Williamson Street, the east-side Marquette dive with pinball, runs a late-night kitchen with burgers, sandwiches and tap beer until close.

Gib's Bar

Try Old Fashioneds and classic cocktails until close

Gib's Bar on Williamson Street, the converted-house Marquette cocktail bar with sofas and an upstairs lounge, runs classic cocktails until 02:00 weekends.

Mickey's Bait Shop

Try Cheap tap beer, no kitchen

Mickey's Bait Shop on Williamson Street, the Marquette dive and Mickey's Tavern sibling, runs cheap drinks and live music on weekends until 02:00.

Maduro Cigar Bar

Try Classic cocktails with a hand-rolled humidor

Maduro Cigar Bar on King Street off Capitol Square, the second-floor cocktail lounge and cigar room, runs cocktails and cigars until 02:00 on weekends.

The Coopers Tavern

Try Gastropub menu, fish fry and Wisconsin tap beer

The Coopers Tavern on West Mifflin off Capitol Square, the craft-beer-and-Wisconsin-pub flagship, runs a kitchen until 23:00 on Fri-Sat with a fish fry.

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