Paul's Pel'meni ★ 4.5
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.
Try: Russian pelmeni with butter, curry and sour cream
Ian's Pizza by the Slice is a late-night spot in Madison.
Ian's Pizza on State Street, the State Street outpost of Madison's late-night slice counter founded on Frances Street in 2001, sells mac-and-cheese pizza and rotating creations until 03:30 on weekend nights.
Address: 100 State St, Madison, WI 53703
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.
Try: Russian pelmeni with butter, curry and sour cream
Greenbush Bakery on Regent Street, the only certified kosher dairy bakery in Madison since 1998, sells donuts and pastries until 23:00 most nights.
Try: Fresh kosher dairy donuts straight from the fryer
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.
Try: Late-night burger menu and tap beer
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.
Try: Old Fashioneds and classic cocktails until close
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.
Try: Cheap tap beer, no kitchen
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.
Try: Classic cocktails with a hand-rolled humidor