Restaurants
REAP’s Buy Fresh Buy Local partners are committed to serving local foods. Here is a list of our current restaurant partners. Please thank them for supporting local farms!
Alchemy Café
1980 Atwood Ave.
Madison, WI 53704
(608) 204-7644
www.alchemycafe.net
Alchemy is a near-eastside gastropub serving up creative dishes utilizing locally sourced meats, veggies and products. Vegetarian and vegan options abound on the menu, while great rotating microbrews are always on tap. Plus, free live music nightly!
Beans ‘n Cream Coffeehouse
345 Cannery Square
Sun Prairie, WI 53590
(608) 837-7737
www.beansncreamcoffeehouse.com
Beans ‘n Cream Coffeehouse is a community centered café located in the heart of Sun Prairie’s renovated, historic downtown. Beans ‘n Cream serves exceptional coffees, specialty drinks, Rishi tea and Sassy Cow ice cream, as well as a locally sourced breakfast and lunch menu that relies heavily on organically produced ingredients.
Bon Appetit Café
805 Williamson St.
Madison, WI 53703
(608) 283-4266
www.bonappetitmadison.com
Bon Appetit Café is an intimate, expressive place to experience a great meal. Chef Greg carefully selects locally grown items on his weekly shopping trips to the farmers’ market and from his regular farmer partners. His rotating menus celebrate diverse world cuisines, with the best each season has to offer.
Brasserie V
1923 Monroe St.
Madison, WI 53711
(608) 255-8500
www.brasseriev.com
Fitting the definition of a “brasserie” perfectly, Brasserie V is an unpretentious neighborhood eatery offering great food and hand-selected beverages to the Monroe Street community. The menu reflects Brasserie V’s neighborhood spirit as Chef Rob places Wisconsin’s best meats, cheeses and vegetables on the menu.
Bunky’s Cafe
2425 Atwood Ave.
Madison, WI 53704
(608) 204-7004
www.bunkyscafe.net
Bunky’s Cafe supports local farmers with fresh salad ingredients and products from Madison craftspeople and farmers. Bunky’s has been a loyal local foods advocate on the eastside for years, and now they’ll be serving delicious Mediterranean and Italian specialties, including gluten-free selections.
Crema Cafe
4124 Monona Dr.
Madison, WI 53716
(608) 224-1150
www.goodcrema.com
Crema Cafe serves a café breakfast and lunch featuring many locally grown and produced ingredients. Chef Steven’s sandwiches featuring locally grown ingredients, a full espresso menu, fresh bakery and variety of natural snacks in a kid-friendly atmosphere make Crema Cafe a great morning or afternoon stop.
Dayton Street Grille
1 W. Dayton St.
Madison, WI 53703
(608) 257-6000
www.concoursehotel.com
The Dayton Street Grille, located in The Madison Concourse Hotel and Governor’s Club, offers contemporary cuisine with global influences. Chef Charles Lazzareschi is proud to offer seasonal menus made with local ingredients. In the evening, Chef Charles’ signature sweet, savory and spicy sauces allow you to tailor local flavors to your palate.
Fit Fresh Cuisine
2881 Commerce Park Dr.
Fitchburg, WI 53719
(608) 276-8074
www.fitfreshcuisine.com
Fit Fresh Cuisine is Madison’s first health food restaurant providing fresh, nutritious and delicious food with an emphasis on local and organic ingredients. Created and operated by a registered dietitian, Fit Fresh Cuisine takes health food to a new level with a wide variety of tasty menu options, each accompanied with nutrition facts. Eat right, feel good and eat Fit Fresh!
Fresco
227 State St.
Madison, WI 53703
(608) 663-7374
www.frescomadison.com
Fresco combines artistic sensibilities from atop the Madison Museum of Contemporary Art with fresh, local food and a special view of the Isthmus. Monthly Farmers’ Market Dinners showcase the region’s best local producers. With farmers in attendance, diners hear firsthand the story of local food before it arrives on their plate.
The Greenbush Bar
914 Regent St.
Madison, WI 53705
(608) 257-2874
The Greenbush Bar’s owner and chef, Anna, buys local foods because they embody her values of humane, sustainable, community relationships toward food. Anna’s Italian heritage is at the center of the menu, so when you descend beneath the Italian Workingmen’s Club to dine at The Greenbush Bar, you’ll feel like one of the family.
Harvest
21 N. Pinckney St.
Madison, WI 53703
(608) 255-6075
www.harvest-restaurant.com
Celebrated Chef Derek Rowe lets local food speak for itself with simple, high-quality preparations at Harvest. Renowned around the country for its partnerships with local farmers, Harvest helps define midwestern cuisine, going beyond just serving food to actively supporting traditional and heritage food organizations and events.
Ian’s Pizza and Salad
115 State St.
Madison, WI 53705
(608) 442-3535
Ian’s Pizza by the Slice
319 N. Francis St.
Madison, WI 53705
(608) 283-6341
www.ianspizza.com
Creative, delicious local food is waiting for everyone at Ian’s Pizza in two locations. Buying direct from local farmers is just one way the folks at Ian’s Pizza are serving the community with their amazing pizza slices. Chef Cindy takes her job as head chef and food mastermind to the limit, sourcing local ingredients even for her brownies.
jacs Dining & Tap House
2611 Monroe St.
Madison, WI 53711
(608) 441-5444
www.jacsofmadison.com
This neighborhood restaurant provides a European-inspired menu that changes seasonally. jacs Dining & Tap House strives to utilize Wisconsin’s local cheeses, grains, meats and produce while also offering several Wisconsin brews to complement any meal.
Lakeside Coffee Room
420 W. Lakeside St.
Madison, WI 53715
(608) 441-7599
www.lakesidefibers.com
Lakeside Coffee Room, located in one of Madison’s older neighborhoods, has an amazing view of Monona Bay and the city skyline. From our inception, we have taken great pride in the quality and choices made in the food and beverages we serve. We encourage sustainability and biodiversity through the appreciation of the region’s seasonal, organic foods and ardently support those who produce them. We buy from our neighboring farmers and producers whenever possible, and support local musicians and artists for your entertainment.
L’Etoile
25 N. Pinckney St.
Madison, WI 53703
(608) 251-0500
www.letoile-restaurant.com
L’Etoile has been a treasured part of southern Wisconsin’s local food community for over 30 years. Renowned Chef Tory Miller composes L’Etoile’s seasonal menus with locally grown foods by cultivating relationships with small-scale farmers who are treated as L’Etoile’s most honored partners. Look for L’Etoile at a new location this summer: 1 South Pinckney Street!
Lombardino’s
2500 University Ave.
Madison, WI 53705
(608) 238-1922
www.lombardinos.com
Blending local ingredients with selected Italian imports, Chef Patrick creates sensational Italian menus that put Wisconsin farmers on par with the world’s finest artisans. Enjoy the flavors of Italian authenticity with local ingredients in Lombardino’s convivial, relaxing dining room.
Madison Club
5 E. Wilson St.
Madison, WI 53703
(608) 255-4861
www.madisonclub.org
Madison Club members savor the exceptional skill of Chef Dan Fox as he applies his talent to create incredible dishes from local farmers’ products. Chef Dan’s passion for local food is clear as he walks the farmers’ market and visits farms to find the best local ingredients for his kitchen.
Manna Café
611 N. Sherman Ave.
Madison, WI 53704
(608) 663-5500
www.mannacafe.com
Manna Café can help you choose a catering menu that uses local foods for your special event. Shopping at the farmers’ market for the freshest ingredients, Chef Barb can make a big event a greener, more delicious one. In her cafe you’ll find locally sourced pesto, dairy, pasta and more.
Marigold Kitchen
118 S. Pinckney St.
Madison, WI 53703
(608) 661-5559
www.marigoldkitchen.com
Isthmus diners and Saturday farmers’ market goers have long known Marigold Kitchen as a great lunch, breakfast or brunch spot. Less well known is Chef Phillip and Chef John’s loyal use of local eggs, meats and seasonal vegetables. Justify your indulgence in a delicious lunch at Marigold with the knowledge that you’re supporting local growers.
Mermaid Café
1929 Winnebago St.
Madison, WI 53703
(608) 249-9719
www.mermaidcafemadison.com
The bustling, warm atmosphere of the Mermaid Café supports dozens of local vendors while serving up delicious, fair-trade espresso drinks, soup, salads and sandwiches made from a host of farm-fresh ingredients. Culinary skills meet sustainable values with farmers’ market specials, seasonal soups and artisanal quiche made with CSA ingredients.
The Old Fashioned
23 N. Pinckney St.
Madison, WI 53703
(608) 310-4545
www.theoldfashioned.com
One meal at The Old Fashioned is enough to prove their slogan, “Wisconsin is King.” Local products are the soul of the menu, giving Wisconsin cuisine its due. The Old Fashioned adheres to the local philosophy in ways you can’t even taste by supporting locally owned manufacturers, suppliers and distributors as well.
Pizza Brutta
1805 Monroe St.
Madison, WI 53711
(608) 257-2120
www.pizzabrutta.com
Brought to life by local oak, fire and stone, Pizza Brutta is making wood-fired pizzas and salads with organic ingredients. In the spirit of Neapolitan pizza, Chef Derek makes the fresh mozzarella daily from local curd and the dough from regionally produced organic and natural flours. With vegetables and greens from Shooting Star and Harmony Valley, you won’t find a more rustic combination of tradition and local food on pizza. As we like to say at Brutta, “Tradition, on a Mission!”
The Roman Candle
1054 Williamson St.
Madison, WI 53703
(608) 258-2000
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1920 Parmenter St.
Middleton, WI 53562
(608) 831-7777
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2685 Research Park Dr.
Fitchburg, WI 53711
(608) 278-1111
www.theromancandle.com
As your traditional neighborhood pizzeria, Roman Candle stretches the idea of traditional with its creative specialty pizzas featuring seasonal, local vegetables. With the labor and care they put into each pizza, salad and dessert, you are guaranteed to fix your craving for fresh, local food.
Sardine
617 Williamson St.
Madison, WI 53703
(608) 441-1600
www.sardinemadison.com
Stepping into Sardine, the atmosphere immediately sets the tone for the food: delightful, smart and thoughtfully designed. Seasonal, local produce is regularly featured on the menu as Chef John and Chef Phillip execute consistently delicious meals.
Sunprint Café
1 S. Pinckney St.
Madison, WI 53703
(608) 268-0114
www.sunprint-cafe.com
The price is right at Sunprint Café when you try many of their seasonal specialties for breakfast or lunch. An earth friendly attitude is reflected throughout Sunprint, from participating in a CSA to their eco-friendly food packaging. With a focus of fresh and local food, any farmers’ market shopper or Isthmus diner can get their fill of delicious food under the sun.
Tornado Steak House
116 S. Hamilton St.
Madison, WI 53703
(608) 256-3570
www.tornadosteakhouse.com
Tornado Steak House is a traditional Wisconsin supper club specializing in the preparation of quality meats and seafood. Striving to become more involved with the growing local food movement, they now source many local products that are featured on a daily basis. Seasonally, Tornado Steak House grows what they can on their rooftop garden located above the Hamilton Street entrance. Come and enjoy!
The Weary Traveler
1201 Williamson St.
Madison, WI 53703
(608) 442-6207
The Weary Traveler makes a point to source from friends and neighbors so eaters can find great food whether it’s lunch, dinner, or late at night. Chef Joey makes using local ingredients look easy and casual; diners may never realize the dedication going into their meal.
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