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Mickies Dairy Bar

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271 reviews

#11 of 800 Restaurants in Madison

$, American, Diner, Vegetarian Friendly

1511 Monroe St, Madison, WI 53711-2086

+1 608-256-9476

Website

Open Now:6:00 AM - 2:30 PM

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Certificate of Excellence

Ratings and reviews

4.5 271 reviews

#7 of 243 American in Madison

#9 of 659 Restaurants in Madison

Certificate of Excellence2015 - 2018 Winner

RATINGS

Food

Service

Value

Atmosphere

Food and ambience

Local cuisine, American, Diner, Vegetarian Friendly

Best corned beef hash ever.....! Brought some home for another meal.Delicious dinerHad a breakfast sandwich and it was delicious, nice fresh muffin and runny eg...Great atmosphere, awesome service The homemade corned beef hash is to die for...

Location and contact

1511 Monroe St, Madison, WI 53711-2086

1.6 miles from Wisconsin State Capitol

Website

+1 608-256-9476

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PRICE RANGE

$5 - $10

Special Diets

Vegetarian Friendly

Meals

Breakfast, Lunch, Brunch

CUISINES

American, Diner

FEATURES

Takeout, Seating, Waitstaff, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible

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Tim D

Eau Claire, Wisconsin

12834

Reviewed 2 days ago

Better have a big appetite!

During a recent stay in Madison, I finally had the opportunity to eat breakfast at Mickies Dairy Bar. Stepping into the place is like being in a Twilight Zone episode as you are transported back to the '60s. What it lacks in ambiance, modernization, and...More

Date of visit: March 2019

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GeneR3

Madison, Wisconsin

10038

Reviewed February 12, 2019

Wonderful cheap eats!

We've been eating @ Mickies since there was a Mickie. Just about anything on the menu is worth having (and cheap), but the malteds are spectacular and thick enough to require a spoon for most of 'em.

Date of visit: August 2018

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CCSconsin

Milwaukee, Wisconsin

191134

Reviewed January 16, 2019

Nostalgia is all it has

This place has seen better days. They have to be making money hand over fist, yet the diner seems frozen in the late 1990s. It's time to renovate, guys. Start taking credit cards, too. The food is fine, but nothing amazing. You're often featured on...More

Date of visit: January 2019

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earlm893

Cape Coral, Florida

3411

Reviewed November 27, 2018 via mobile

Don't be fooled

Don't be fooled by appearances. The building has been around for a while, and parking may be an issue, but the food is GOOD, you will definitely not go hungry, and everything is reasonably priced. On the edge of UW Madison campus.

Date of visit: November 2018

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5aversham

Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin

Reviewed November 25, 2018 via mobile

Never again

Verbally abusive waiter who forgot our coffee. It is sad to end a thirty year tradition of going to mickie's.

Date of visit: November 2018

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0221Serendipity

Madison, Wisconsin

755393

Reviewed November 6, 2018

Best Breakfast in the city!

Mickey's Dairy Bar is legendary and for a good reason. The food here is incredible! The portions are HUGE and its the best place for breakfast any day of the week.. but especially on Badger Football Saturdays. It's across the street from Camp Randall. Bring...More

Date of visit: September 2018

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KerriSTL

Saint Louis, Missouri

11739

Reviewed October 22, 2018

Old School UW Madison College Student Must Eat

HUGE Pancakes-- One would feed a family of 4-- College Student Institution since 1946 Yanks- Breakfast potatoes-- and prices reminiscent of 1946. :) Recommended by HotelRed-- so glad we stopped in- Milkshakes, burgers all kinds of eating options at great prices. No wonder they line...More

Date of visit: October 2018

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Kelly H

152

Reviewed September 30, 2018

Great spot

This place is one of the best ever for hearty breakfast. We loved coming here when visiting our daughter at college. We will sure miss it and if we get back to Madison we'll get back here again. Hands down the best breakfast one can...More

Date of visit: May 2018

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arnoldp215

Ames, Iowa

578

Reviewed September 16, 2018 via mobile

A Madison tradition.

Good breakfast food. Served fast in a comfortable atmosphere. You will never leave here hungry. Love their omelettes.

Date of visit: August 2018

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txpackerfan10

Arlington, Texas