Overture Center For The Arts is one of The 15 Best Places for Apartments in Madison.

1. Overture Center For The Arts

9.0
201 State St (State Street), Madison, WI
Performing Arts Venue · State Street · 32 tips and reviews

Dale S.Dale Suslick: Arrive early to find parking spot near the exit OR bribe someone at the Capital Square Apartment Parking Complex to let you park there to avoid the traffic woes.

Alexander S.Alexander Smith: A gorgeous location for any venue. Nowhere else in Madison can you walk from an a cappella performance into a high school prom two doors down.

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Madison Sourdough is one of The 15 Best Places for Apartments in Madison.

2. Madison Sourdough

9.3
916 Williamson St (at S Paterson St), Madison, WI
Bakery · Marquette · 30 tips and reviews

Alexis B.Alexis Bendjouia: The eggs diablo are unreal!!! Great bread, cozy spot, outdoor seating, very fresh!

ClareClare: The tarts & danishes taste like Jesus. Soooooo fucking good.

Mike H.Mike Hanson: Get a brioche and a coffee $4.70

Henry Vilas Zoo is one of The 15 Best Places for Apartments in Madison.

3. Henry Vilas Zoo

8.8
702 S Randall Ave, Madison, WI
Zoo · Vilas · 73 tips and reviews

Joanna M.Joanna Merrill: Nice place for families, and summer outings. Great location with plenty of room for picnics and exploring.

StephanieStephanie: Go to Henry Vilas Zoo and take a picture with the Polar Bear.

Danielle B.Danielle Brockman: Go early in the morning, like before 11 AM, when the animals are all awake. This zoo is free and is way better than any of the zoos I've paid admission for. Lots of different animals!

The Old Fashioned Tavern & Restaurant is one of The 15 Best Places for Apartments in Madison.

4. The Old Fashioned Tavern & Restaurant

8.8
23 N Pinckney St, Madison, WI
Gastropub · Downtown Madison · 261 tips and reviews

David W.David Wozniak: Great place, good food and 40 beers on tap. Cheese. Curds are a must

Paul R.Paul R: Excellent food and a great selection of Wisconsin beer. Read more.

EaterEater: Madison food writer Kyle Nabilcy: "Its thick pub-style burgers, has provided a gateway for a younger generation's appreciation of Wisconsin supper club culture. Mondays are two-for-one burger nights."

Great Dane Pub & Brewing Company is one of The 15 Best Places for Apartments in Madison.

5. Great Dane Pub & Brewing Company

8.5
123 E Doty St (at King St), Madison, WI
Brewery · Downtown Madison · 141 tips and reviews

LizLiz: Their cheese curds are the best I have ever had. The west African chicken peanut stew is AMAZING!

Men's Health MagMen's Health Mag: Fresh brewed beer. Billiards without daiquiri stains. Food served on platters. No wonder the states mandate closing hours, or you’d never leave this place. Start with Peck’s Pilsner, go from there.

Ryan H.Ryan Huber: Ask for Dario. He makes the dirtiest drinks.

Sundance Cinema is one of The 15 Best Places for Apartments in Madison.

6. Sundance Cinema

430 N Midvale Blvd (at University Ave), Madison, WI
Movie Theater · 39 tips and reviews

Christopher S.Christopher Spencer: The ambiance. The selection of films. Very reasonable matinee prices. Overall, a fantastic cinema. AND, they serve beer. Beer, I tell you!

Dougie C.Dougie Cyanide: Their popcorn is the best, and I love the reserved seating.

Andrew B.Andrew Binsack: Beer and a movie, whats not to like about that?

Vintage Brewing Co. is one of The 15 Best Places for Apartments in Madison.

7. Vintage Brewing Co.

8.6
674 S Whitney Way (at Odana Rd), Madison, WI
Brewery · 63 tips and reviews

BD K.BD Kiesling: Excellent beer and food specials. The BBQ sampler is excellent when the smoker is going out back. The nachos with shredded pork are a meal unto themselves.

Mark R.Mark Razz: The brand new outdoor patio is purty nice... even more so than the old patio... which was considered purty nice itself back in the day.

Cheese D.Cheese Dick: The outdoor patio is quite sufficient

Gail Ambrosius is one of The 15 Best Places for Apartments in Madison.

8. Gail Ambrosius

8.4
2086 Atwood Ave, Madison, WI
Candy Store · Marquette · 14 tips and reviews

Kristin F.Kristin Friel: Award-winning and incomparable hand-made chocolates. Best. Ever.

ElizabethElizabeth: The caramel with sea salt is the best!

Michelle C.Michelle C: All the truffles.

Orpheum Theatre is one of The 15 Best Places for Apartments in Madison.

9. Orpheum Theatre

8.9
216 State St (btw N Henry & Fairchild), Madison, WI
Indie Movie Theater · State Street · 19 tips and reviews

GaryGaryGary W.GaryGaryGary Waterfield: Love the French Toast.... although off the menu this morning - Blueberry pancakes good too

Sara M.Sara Mackey: Fun environment and really good food. Make a night of it with dinner and a movie!

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AJ Bombers is one of The 15 Best Places for Apartments in Madison.

10. AJ Bombers

201 W Gorham St (at N. Henry St.), Madison, WI
Burger Joint · State Street · 187 tips and reviews

Anna C.Anna Crowe: Great food, phenomenal service, and a fun atmosphere! Try the buffalo chicken egg rolls... Yum.

Tony R.Tony Rodriguez: I can confirm that the Buffalo Chicken Eggrolls are indeed quite delicious!

Sarah K.Sarah Klein: Enjoy the pnut bombs

State Street is one of The 15 Best Places for Apartments in Madison.

11. State Street

8.4
State St. (Btwn Lake St. & N Carroll / W Mifflin), Madison, WI
Plaza · State Street · 26 tips and reviews

Andrew K.Andrew Kalies: The heart of downtown Madison. Lots to see and do, great food, and nice shops. Great for street photography. Tip the street performers, but be wary of the occasional bum/homeless person.

Your 5th AuntYour 5th Aunt: Forget Starbucks here when you got many other awesome cafés to check out.

Steve C.Steve Cecil: Check out Redamte while you're here! Great coffee and Panini's!!

The Malt House is one of The 15 Best Places for Apartments in Madison.

12. The Malt House

8.7
2609 E Washington Ave (at Milwaukee St.), Madison, WI
Whisky Bar · 17 tips and reviews

John M.John McAllister: Three tap towers with unique beer selections. Excellent selection of different whiskeys. Nice beer garden for summer evenings.

Jaquie R.Jaquie Rice: Scotch tastings and jah-va stout! Must try!

Eric G.Eric George: Excellent beer bar that also has a great selection whiskey.

Barriques Coffee Trader is one of The 15 Best Places for Apartments in Madison.

13. Barriques Coffee Trader

8.0
127 W Washington Ave, Madison, WI
Coffee Shop · Downtown Madison · 46 tips and reviews

Alexis B.Alexis Bendjouia: The bowl of granola with almond milk is awesome.

Matthew R.Matthew Rathbone: This place constantly has excellent foursquare specials, so keep an eye out! (eg, free cookie, 1/2 price coffee, etc)

Rob R.Rob Rickard: Booze in my coffee is way better than no booze in my coffee.

Trader Joe's is one of The 15 Best Places for Apartments in Madison.

14. Trader Joe's

8.8
1810 Monroe St (at Harrison St), Madison, WI
Grocery Store · Dudgeon - Monroe · 26 tips and reviews

Katie J.Katie Johnson: I was searching for waffle shaped caramel bites & couldn't find them. Workers there searched tirelessly until we found them. Great service!

Joe M.Joe Menard: Organic at it's best!

Rose Z.Rose Z: Dark chocolate peanutbutter cups yummmmmmm

Echo Tap & Grill is one of The 15 Best Places for Apartments in Madison.

15. Echo Tap & Grill

7.9
554 W Main St, Madison, WI
Sports Bar · Bassett · 38 tips and reviews

Matthew R.Matthew Rathbone: Great cheese curds, amazing prices. Come here in summer so you can enjoy them on the patio. Sitting inside is great if you wanna watch the game (there are like 20 TVs)

JJ P.JJ Pagac: Free Jell-O shots on Packer touch downs. Awesome! Running out on the first touchdown, Lame!

Emer G.Emer G: Echo was recently renovated. Now has 22tap beer, 17flatscreens, an expanded menu including homemade pizza and some new specials.