50 Best Dog Friendly Restaurants Waunakee

“We were going to Wollerschiem. We stayed here because the manager was so friendly and inviting we forgot to even get his name. It felt like we knew him. Everyone else who showed up was great and fun... And we got to meet 3 new dogs. I won't even mention the great prices. Two kids born in Missouri with Carole Powers.“

“There is an outdoor terrace as well as an indoor one, so you can drink wine in a nice atmosphere. There are several types of wine. We bought white wine, almond champagne, and olive oil. I tried dry wine and it was ok and tasted good. You can also see a small vineyard outside.“

“We love Octopi. Great beer, food is pretty good. MOST of the staff is friendly and helpful but that brings me to the 4 stars instead of 5. The last handful of times we’ve gone, there’s a couple particular staff members that are pretty rude for no apparent reason. I assumed with the first negative experience that they just were just having a bad day, but at this point just consistently cranky. Kind of ruins the experience. We’ve started going a lot less because of it.In a nutshell, beer and food is good but there’s a good chance you could get some hostile service.“

“I've always enjoyed RED but haven't been here in a couple years. My friend does not like raw fish and yet as her first time here she had a delightful experience with the cooked items offered. The reservation process was simple and by chance we were seated at one of my favorite tables (by chance? Hmmm) Service was brisk in the best possible way - our drinks arrived quickly as did the appetizer we wanted to accompany them. A favorite has always been the vegetarian shiitake tempura roll and was well received by my friend as was the California roll with king crab. As I had my raw fish she had king crab nigiri which was a hit. This was the perfect place to precede a performance by our wonderful symphony orchestra at the Overture Center a few blocks away. My date thought our server was both cute and charming and he was thoroughly professional - we could have not asked for better. Bravo RED“

“1st time stopping here for lunch & we will for sure be back. I asked bartender Glen what the best sandwiches was & he said all of them. He was not wrong!! Owner & chef Micheal made the best sandwiches I’ve had in a long time. My husband, daughter & I tried each of our sandwiches the turkey, the classic,& pulled chicken. We couldn’t pick a favorite. The tomato bisque & mac n cheese were also amazing. The fun atmosphere was enjoyable to look at during the short wait. Highly recommend!!“

“This place was recommended on the Madison foodies Facebook group and we decided to try it out a couple days ago. We tried the salted pig pizza and it was amazing!!! Great service as well. I highly recommend and will definitely be back soon.“

“Discover Madison's hidden pizza gem: It's Good For You it offers a one-of-a-kind experience with expertly crafted pizzas and cozy ambiance. From classics to unique creations, each bite is a delight. A must-visit for pizza lovers in Madison! The attentive staff adds to the charm, ensuring that every visit feels like a warm welcome. For those seeking a slice of perfection in Madison, It's Good ForYou is the ultimate destination.“

“I've enjoyed State Line spirits many times in the past but a group of friends and I recently booked a tasting for ten at the distillery for my belated birthday. It was an outrageously awesome evening! We were able to use the back room just for our group which was so comfortable (and unexpected) and it provided a really enjoyable ambiance for our evening together.Highlights of our night:1) Being able to bring in your own food (which they allow per the website) or buying food there adds to the experience and makes it more enjoyable to stay. They offer a solid range of snacks.2) The staff were all genuinely friendly and helpful - exceptional service from them.3) The list of cocktails is thoughtfully produced. These are lovely and interesting cocktails and fit a variety of tastes and the prices are absolutely reasonable for what you're getting. I had some that are definitely in my wheelhouse and one that I would not have normally ordered but *loved*. They'll also mix up a cocktail for you with their bartender's choice menu option either with your input (such as a spirit you like or an ingredient you don't enjoy) or a true bartender's choice where they pick it all, if you want to shake things up.4) The owner clearly has a lot of love and integrity in what he creates. It's refreshing to see this authenticity (and the spirits back it up). Everyone in our group loved being able to chat with him during the tour and ask all sorts of questions.5) Trying the base spirits at the end of the tour is a perfect way to really get to know the spirit for its own merits and not just blended into a drink.6) You can order drinks at the bar or use the QR code, which is unique to your table, and then the staff will bring your drinks to you. It might seem simple, but the QR code was super convenient (though some friends also ordered at the bar anyway!).Could not recommend going here *more*, whether for an afternoon/evening on the patio on a nice warm day or anytime in their indoor space!“

“This place is a true gem! Living in the southwest for a large percentage of my life, I have had a lot of Mexican food. However, since moving to the Midwest finding excellent Mexican food can be difficult. That is not the case here. This place is by far the best Mexican food I have had in Madison. They even have cactus nopales on the menu, which are cooked to perfection. My husband and stopped by for lunch to try this place as we have passed by it multiple times, but never stopped in. My husband had the carne asada plate and I had the enchiladas pollo con mole. These were mouthwatering delicious.“

“Fantastic service by Mathias, it’s not very often that I give a 25% tip but he truly deserved it. Food was so delish, fast, and fresh! Highly recommend the Spicy garlic edamame and pork buns to start. We had the lobster dumplings which were equally as delicious. We will be back.“

“I just hosted a baby shower where we ordered each kind of burrito. Most of the guests were NOT vegan however everyone enjoyed the burritos and many had seconds. We were given plenty of chips, salsa, and guac for the side that we had quite a bit extra. Very pleased and will order here again for a future event!“

“My husband had some sashimi,a spicy tuna roll, and a seaweed salad. He said everything was fresh and delicious. He did not order the all you can eat menu. The pieces of sashimi were on the small side. I was on a clear liquid diet so I just ordered miso broth.“

“WHAT A HIDDEN GEM! In town visiting family over the 4th of July weekend. Needed to kill some time and looked for a cider place - viola! This place is off the beaten path, however, there was a steady flow of people on Saturday afternoon. We tried a couple of flights and they were all pretty great. Table favorite was the French Toast and Pina Colada.“

“One of my favorite foods is pastys, I was excited to learn about this place, otherwise you would find them normal in the u.p area of Wisconsin. All of the varieties are great! Had the chicken tikka masala one today, was awesome! I do like they wrap it in foil, because my 40min drive home it's still warm!“

“What an incredible experience! Everything from the drinks, food, service and atmosphere was amazing. We cannot wait to come back again. Gabe was an incredible server - personable, knowledgeable, funny, and had the best timing (he just knew when we needed another cocktail). I cannot recommend this place enough!“

“Alright....small quaint brewery with excellent beer choices. The owners are great and down to earth... very personable. This place is clean and trendy. Also, the tables and benches are real wood with wheels, and they are beautiful. Dog friendly, which is always a plus. Every beer that I have by this place is very solid. I'm glad I finally made it to GJB. It's worth the stop...for sure.“

“Went for Saturday brunch. Wish I had photos of our dishes. Everything was yummy. Breakfast burrito, bagel and lox, and hash.Great food and service, fun atmosphere,This is random, but the women's bathroom in basement is really nice!! ? “

“Bustling area of Madison with great service and excellent food. This place has charm of an old Wisconsin tavern, love the new cozy space added inside. The brunch menu, Pastrami Hash, chef's kiss! Enjoy having the self service station for water/coffee.“

“We booked the El Grito Taqueria taco truck for our wedding and they were a huge hit! They were super easy to work with—very responsive and helpful, and reasonable pricing for the value they bring. Our guests loved the tacos at the end of the night! We definitely recommend them for your next event.Dietary restrictions: Gluten free options“

“This review is in response to Britta's review. We were one of the three parties of two that your group of three thought you could bypass for whatever reason. Despite the obvious line of people waiting to be seated, your group of three marched to the front and sat down at the bar without asking the patrons in front of you or waiting on the staff to seat you. As you might imagine if you had a thread of decency, this act irritated those of us that had been waiting long before you marched in to grace our presence. When you were made aware of your gross oversight by the extremely kind and sweet student that works at Sweet Home Wisconsin to help make ends meet for school and did not divulge her name to you because you are not nice, you left in a huff and told her you were going to write a bad review. This upset the young lady and was totally uncalled for. You were the one that was rude and as far as food left on plates by patrons, well, you were there for one hot minute so I don't think you are an impartial observer or judge. We on the other hand enjoyed fantastic service and even better food. Make Sweet Home Wisconsin your game day destination but please be kind to the staff and patrons.“

“IF is creative and amazing! My wife and popped in for a drink on a random Friday night and immediately fell in love with their drinks and service. After being there for about an hour we decided this was the place to have my wife’s birthday party. Hastings was very easy to work and helped plan an amazing party. They were able to curate an amazing drink menu and also have a creative N/A drink list. Since the Party was a brunch, many ppl enjoyed the different options. Both the night we popped in and the day of the party Kelsey took amazing care of us and our entire group. We had a large party, but the staff never struggled keeping up. We were also able to bring in our food for the brunch which was a plus. I cannot say enough about this place, I highly recommend for fun evening and especially a private party!“

“Great local neighborhood bar. Best whiskey bar in Madison. Also a very good craft beer selection and great beers on tap. With October almost here I had to stop by Bill's bar to try his Oktoberfest beer on tap and wasn't disappointed. It was great and a good size mug (see pic attached). You can find some of the most unique beer and premium whiskey selections in Madison. Great to support locally owned Madison establishments like the Malt House. There is no food kitchen, but you can get food delivered. Check out the Malt House Facebook page to see what nights local bands are playing here.Parking: If you get here early, there is a parking lot at the Malt House. On a busy night you may have to get nearby (free) street parking.“

“I would give this place 10 stars if I could! My car broke down and I rolled into the parking lot of the Springfield Inn. I was so lucky to have found the place. Everyone there was so friendly and helpful to my daughter and me. Thank you Kim!“

“Attended Muskellounge's Three Dots & A Dash collab. Drinks were spectacular, and the kitchen staff were on fire. We ordered a weekly special (burger/cheesesteak blend) and the chicken tender basket. 10/10 fantastic. I would strongly recommend checking this place out if you haven't yet.“

“First time at Crema Cafe. I was surprised to arrive midday on Tuesday and find it so extremely busy. I ordered the beets and greens salad, side of the homemade turkey sausage with a matcha latte. The food was very good, excellent flavors with spices in sausage and salad combo with grated cheese, cranberries and walnuts with golden beets and greens was really good.“

“Best ice cream in Wisconsin. ☺️ Very clean environment with a broad selection of rich wares to select from. It seems you really cannot go wrong, though I can strongly recommend the lemon poppyseed and the chocolate flavors. Just heavenly. There is a very pleasant little outdoor seating area around the back complete with umbrellas for shade.“

“Micheal the sales rep actually took the time to try to call the distributor and find this wonderful gluten free nector of the gods for my other half. What an awesome thing to call and actually have a human… and a kind one… on top of it she loved the Beer! Let us know if you want to open an alt up in Neenah !“

“Hands down one of my favorite coffee places!! Many drink options as well as pastries that are to die for! The customer service there is also top notch on making you feel welcomed and helping find the best drink for you! If you’re in a rush, order online ahead and start your day off amazing!!“

“Came in for brunch and was delighted with the experience! The atmosphere reminds me of home cooked meals and that same welcoming feeling of home!The service was impeccable, incredibly kind staff who were happy to answer questions and the service was speedy!Food quality was amazing and the coffee (not pictured since I drank it so fast?) was wonderful! If you’re ever looking for a great brunch spot, I’d highly recommend!!“

“Small local cafe with a wide variety of menu items for brunch and breakfast. Short wait times for food as short as 10 minutes for 7 people. The Bakers Breakfast was perfect with its sourdough bread, salad, eggs and ham. I highly recommend if you want a quick, cute, amazing cafe with nothing but the best staff. Thank you so much to Joey for the amazing experience“

“fantastic atmosphere and well crafted vegan menu! great for people looking for a culinary experience. the complimentary digestifs offered at the end of service is a nice touch. Thoughtful local sourcing makes for the freshest, most delicious food, with phenomenal cocktail pairings.“

“Not a dive bar. Feels like a family restaurant that also has a bar. Excellent vibes. Good burger, chef forgot my grilled onions, but was great. Pretty decent sized, all served with a bunch of pickles. Hidden valley ranch was served with curds.“

“Stopped after a game in hopes to find a little less crowded place vs. the bars near the Kohl center, good choice! Has that dive bar vibe, loved it! The service was great and the crowd was friendly. The food looked great but we didn't eat this time. They cook everything in the open right behind the bar. Decent amount of TV's for game watching, pool table, darts, gambling machines and a couple other bar games throughout. Would definitely stop again when in town:“

“Windsor Breads is a family favorite! They have my favorite coffee, great employees & wonderful owners! Super good treats from cookies, muffins, bread and cupcakes. Everything I have had over the years of going to Windsor Breads has been amazing!“

“Fantastic menu, lots of natural lighting, but the best part is they genuinely have safe options to those who can not have gluten. They even have a GF dedicated fryer. While I enjoyed the Tika Masala flatbread, my husband enjoyed the GF crispy (truly crispy) chicken sandwich with fries, thanks to the GF fryer. About that fantastic menu—I could close my eyes and pick an entree and be very satisfied with anything set in front of me.“

“loved the sweet potato frites cone (and kombucha) - our server had great saucy recos. went w some family to show what uw and the area is like to our own potential admit. we appreciate the new experience of sitting in that globe. our server was SO COOL N NICE n had great banter :)“

“a true community space with excellent coffee and food. They are on a first-name basis with everyone in the neighborhood. Judging by the quality of the thoughtfully sourced ingredients, their suppliers are just as much family as their customers. if you miss human interaction and home-style food, this is your coffee shop.“

“Unique atmosphere and menu. The vibe is moody. Delicious food and drinks. I had the beet salad with citrus, pistachios, goat cheese, and jalapeño vinaigrette. Super fresh. The champagne cocktail was delish too. Definitely recommend this one!“

“Poke poke has merged with Feast Dumplings on Willy St and we are so happy we can still get the delish poke dishes! Loved the atmosphere in the new location- really nice and the food is excellent. We had Scallop Shumai for appetizer (forgot to snap a pic darnit) and it was spectacular! My hubby had the classic Hawaiian poke bowl and I had the Signature Ocean feast poke bowl. Yumsterfest!“

“I like the place a lot. I've been there in the evening before but never for brunch. My potatoes were wildly overcooked, but the breakfast burrito was delicious. We waited a LONG time after we got our food for our server to return, but he never did until I called out to him. As if we'd disappeared. So that was weird and a little irritating.“

“Why have I not been here sooner? Hutong is how I always envisioned Chinese food to be, but have never had. The food was delcious, the service was on point, the restaurant was busy, but not overly so. We started with garlic green beans, which were amazing. On to potstickers that were cooked perfectly, and from there to the special of the day - the beef wontons. We finished by sharing the Dan-Dan - which was amazing and very full of flavor, and quite spicy. Overall it was an amazing meal, and what I envisioned actual Chinese food to taste like, unlike all of the Americanized Chain Versions with 1000 things to choose from made from the same base ingredients. I will definitely be back!“

“Nice little Asian themed tea shop with a variety of tea bases along with any combination you prefer. We got macha tea and gong fu, both were very tasty with the latter taking some skill to pour. The service here is awesome though, the waitresses will teach you the technique if you don't already know how.They also serve decent lunch, we got the beef noodle broth which was very rich and flavorful but lacking an authentic taste. We also got pork meat baos, they were more average with non-exciting flavors. The other downside are the small portion sizes.Overall great experience, would recommend for the tea and some food items since there's a paucity of Asian cuisines in Madison. Good ambience and service!“

“There is no question that this brewery is different, like their beer.  Right when you walk up you'll know that this place is weird with a unique vibe.  It has more of a warehouse/industrial atmosphere.  A good space and bartender was friendly.  The beers were good and they have a good tap list.  They had a lot of unique interpretations on styles of beer.  It's not a commercial mass appeal brewery but really feels like a place run by people who really love beer.  We wish we had more time to sample more of their beers.“

“Great use of previously under-utilized space. Wonderful views of downtown Madison and of sunsets. It's a place to bring in your own food if you want a real meal. They let you and have the picnic tables. The beer and NA selections are numerous.Kid-friendliness: Games to play!Wheelchair accessibility: Special tables are available.“

“Came here for breakfast. I was excited for crepes, but wasn't excited about the choices. I would have liked to see an asparagusy- goat cheesy option. I ended up choosing the Crepe Supreme, which should have been called a southwest crepe. The filling was quite good, but didn't work with the crepe exterior. It should have been a tortilla. My matcha was fine- I've had better, I've had worse. All in all, I think the food was good enough for a return trip.“

“My mom and I had a wonderful experience here last night before a concert! The wait was a tad long, but that could have been avoided if I made reservations. The Hosts were super friendly & the server was also very kind and attentive! Even with a packed house our food came out very fast and was delicious! If I ever come back to Madison, I will definitely return here!“

“Met a friend for lunch. Sat at the high top. Immediately greeted at the table with menus and water. Friend had the Chicken Cob salad. Came to the table loaded with bacon, egg, tomato, zucchini, sliced chicken and plenty of dressing. Looked great and must have been tasty because it ended up being part of the clean plate club. I had the burger medium with a slice of havarti cheese, pickles, lettuce and tomato. Burger was prepared perfectly and adorned by the perfect bun. Not too big and crusty. Greens lightly dressed with an oil and vinegar accompanied the burger. Venue is nice and open, nicely decorated and a decent size. Service was better than most places these days. Value was good. I highly recommend without any reservations. Menu looked very inviting and daily specials appealed to my eye. Will definitely return.“

“I don't even know where it start. This was one of the best BBQ experiences I have had this year. Everything was delicious. The service from father and son was a great experience and exciting. I got brisket to go, fatter and lean daughter didn't care for the lean. they fix the order to make her happy without a question. I will visit BB BBQ again and again. If you are ever in the area or just want to travel. This is a must stop. Everything had deep smoke flavor, tender and moist. Seasoning was on point. The one thing that was basic was the cornbread. But I was not there for the cornbread. Not called Cornbread butter BBQ LOL. Everyone go and enjoy this place and tell them I said HI!!!!!“

“Been here a handful of times and never disappointed. Had not had the clam chowder before. Maybe the best I’ve had anywhere in the country with all due respect to all the Baltimore/East coast and west coasters. Obviously always comes down to choice but really nice balance of viscosity and flavor without being so creamy all it becomes is cream soup with potatoes and chunks of clams. I almost cancelled the fish and just got more soup…lake perch was a little undercooked but I knew I should’ve said ‘well done’ cuz they were busy, but didnt. Call that my fault. Fish was solid, clean and flavorful and not greasy or over breaded. Perfect level of batter, they just got antsy.“

“I always enjoy my meal at Monty’s! Last night 1/14/23 my sister and I picked Monty’s for dinner! The food was good, the server did a great job! BUT the floor was littered with all kinds of things napkins, smushed French fry, a knife other things! On my way to the bathroom I noticed all that . I stopped at the counter and ask a person who was the boss, they said that they were the manager! All I said to them was ( take a look at your floor) Shortly after returning to my booth! I watched him come and begrudgingly pick up 2 pieces of paper and aggressively throw it in a bus tub! And he picked up the hazardous knife! This is a very bad impression! It was maybe 6:pm and not as busy as usual! If I was a manager I would have gotten a broom and dust pan and made sure I got it all, or ask a staff member to do it! Thank you for the good meals and good service! But by the cleanliness of your restaurant I will think twice before coming back! Thank you“