Fromagination is one of The 13 Best Places for Artisan in Madison.

1. Fromagination

9.1
12 S Carroll St, Madison, WI
Cheese Store · Downtown Madison · 22 tips and reviews

Lindsey D.Lindsey Decker: Ken, the owner, would be happy to lend you a picnic blanket on Saturday mornings so that you can enjoy your artisan cheese on the Capitol Square lawn!

Benjamin S.Benjamin Szweda: Cute shop! Big selection! Helpful staff! Ask for something new to try based on what you like.

Angela W.Angela W.: LOTS of Wisconsin cheeses, as well as local cured meats. The workers are always very helpful - and give generous tastings of any type of cheese you want!

Graze is one of The 13 Best Places for Artisan in Madison.

2. Graze

8.6
1 S Pinckney St (at Main St), Madison, WI
Gastropub · Downtown Madison · 127 tips and reviews

Tasting TableTasting Table: Order the artisanal Wisconsin cheese board, which comes with four cheeses, walnut-date bread and homemade jams: Read more.

Lisa H.Lisa Hinchliffe: Everything is great but I especially recommend the pickle sampler. Inventive cocktails.

Kristina W.Kristina Wilton: Okay, it's official. Best cheese curds ever.

Batch Bakehouse is one of The 13 Best Places for Artisan in Madison.

3. Batch Bakehouse

9.1
1402 Williamson St (S Dickinson St), Madison, WI
Bakery · Marquette · 19 tips and reviews

Kristi H.Kristi Hellmer: Best pastries in Madison. My favorites: bacon and cheddar biscuit, and any of their stuffed croissants.

Katie B.Katie Bot: The Gruyere croissants are heavenly.

Dan R.Dan Ross: Vanilla twirl (or is it swirl?): like vanilla bean ice cream incarnated as a baked good!

The Melting Pot is one of The 13 Best Places for Artisan in Madison.

4. The Melting Pot

8.3
6816 Odana Rd, Madison, WI
Fondue Restaurant · 10 tips and reviews

Tricia P.Tricia Pawelski: Delicious! I've had the 4 course meal, and I would recommend skipping it and just getting the cheese fondue and the turtle chocolate fondue for dessert. It's enough food!

Lysa G.Lysa Grant: Mix teriyaki with the green goddess on steak. You’ll thank me later.

Lorraine D.Lorraine Dunican: The service wasn't very good. I didn't like cooking my own small portions at an exorbitant price.

Panera Bread is one of The 13 Best Places for Artisan in Madison.

5. Panera Bread

8.2
6637 Mineral Point Rd, Madison, WI
Bakery · 19 tips and reviews

Petra K.Petra Kilian-Gehring: Try their cold salmon on croissant sandwich -- very good !

dude b.dude bal: Free Wifi in the Bathroom. Now this is an office.

Amit B.Amit Barman: Panera Bread would be way cooler if it were Pantera Bread, and all the played was Pantera

Panera Bread is one of The 13 Best Places for Artisan in Madison.

6. Panera Bread

7.8
601 Junction Rd, Madison, WI
Bakery · Sauk Creek · 15 tips and reviews

Alex M.Alex Mielke: Awesome manager and staff. Best Panera I've been to.

Kyle F.Kyle Freeman: On some days there is a radio station here. On those days you get free coffee. Every two weeks our so.

Linds E.Linds Ellis: Rapid pick up = Brilliant!! I usually get the Greek salad, chipotle chicken sandwich or turkey chilli.

The Roman Candle Pizzeria is one of The 13 Best Places for Artisan in Madison.

7. The Roman Candle Pizzeria

7.8
1054 Williamson St (Ingersoll), Madison, WI
Pizzeria · Marquette · 21 tips and reviews

Paul L.Paul Larson: Always great pizza, unique topping ideas. Try the candle sticks with marinara, yum!

Megan CMegan C: This could be the best pizza in Madison. It's up for debate, but it's a near-east side gem.

ClareClare: We've made some changes to the menu & added a bunch of new varieties of wine! Be sure to have a look at the changes during your next visit!

The Statehouse Restaurant is one of The 13 Best Places for Artisan in Madison.

8. The Statehouse Restaurant

7.2
1001 Wisconsin Pl (The Edgewater Hotel), Madison, WI
American Restaurant · Downtown Madison · 1 tip

Greg S.Greg Schulz: The view from the deck is excellent, they have a couple of good Belgian beers in bottles, and the lobster roll was pretty good as well.

The Cooper's Tavern is one of The 13 Best Places for Artisan in Madison.

9. The Cooper's Tavern

8.2
20 W Mifflin St (btwn Wisconsin Ave & N Carroll St.), Madison, WI
Pub · Downtown Madison · 92 tips and reviews

Matthew T.Matthew Taub: Great beer list and solid menu. Good place to watch soccer

DeneenDeneen: Shhhhhh... the upstairs bar is the place to be!

rebecca s.rebecca sloat: Extremely rude bartenders. It's unfortunate because I love their food and beer selection, but I won't be coming back. I won't support a place who treats their customers so poorly -- get new employees!

Aldo's Cafe is one of The 13 Best Places for Artisan in Madison.

10. Aldo's Cafe

7.1
330 N Orchard St (University Ave), Madison, WI
Café · 5 tips and reviews

James V.James Viall: Absolutely delectable Sand Club Sandwich. And a pretty darn good Chai Latte as well.

alice w.alice walker: The line during lunch rush is intimidating, but moves fast if you're getting a drink! Worth the coffee.

Brad L.Brad Leege: Double punch coffee card day on Fridays.

Starbucks is one of The 13 Best Places for Artisan in Madison.

11. Starbucks

7.4
1 E Main St (Martin Luther King Jr Blvd), Madison, WI
Coffee Shop · Downtown Madison · 34 tips and reviews

Suzanne X.Suzanne Xu: Chai latte is always a safe choice

HossHoss: Hot baristas

Julie S.Julie Shackleton: Great view of the statehouse!

Starbucks is one of The 13 Best Places for Artisan in Madison.

12. Starbucks

7.6
3515 University Ave, Madison, WI
Coffee Shop · 25 tips and reviews

Laurel CLaurel C: Fall specials like pumpkin bread are worth the try - yummy!

Charlotte A.Charlotte Adams: Drive through is the best!!

C.J. S.C.J. Stanford: My favorite drink is a Mocha Frappuccino with extra coffee. Come see me for one. I'll hook you up with $1 off!!!

Wisconsin Brewing Tap Haus is one of The 13 Best Places for Artisan in Madison.

13. Wisconsin Brewing Tap Haus

7.2
107 State St (Mifflin), Madison, WI
American Restaurant · State Street · 50 tips and reviews

Paul H.Paul Hegstrom: The pretzel with beer cheese was phenomenal. Huge serving with delicious beer cheese.

Sheri W.Sheri White: Great service, fun atmosphere and delicious eats!

Anthony C.Anthony Cao: Reuben egg rolls are killer.