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    Mickies Dairy Bar

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    262 Reviews
    #10 of 792 Restaurants in Madison
    $American,
    Diner
    , Vegetarian Friendly
    1511 Monroe St, Madison, WI 53711-2086
    +1 608-256-9476
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    Overview
    4.5
    262 reviews
    • Excellent62%
    • Very good29%
    • Average6%
    • Poor2%
    • Terrible1%
    Travelers talk about
    “pancakes” (57 reviews)
    “coffee cake” (7 reviews)
    “griddle cakes” (6 reviews)
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    CUISINES
    American, Diner, Vegetarian Friendly
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    LOCATION
    1511 Monroe St, Madison, WI 53711-2086
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    1 - 10 of 254 reviews

    Reviewed 4 days ago via mobile
    A Madison tradition.

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

    Thank Arnold P
    Reviewed 1 week ago via mobile
    Faster then I thought.

    Stopped by before the badger game. Got there around 9 under a 30 minute wait. Line got longer. But well worth it. Will be back.

    Thank txpackerfan10
    Reviewed 2 weeks ago via mobile
    Delicious diner

    What a great place. There was a line out the door on Saturday morning. We took seats at the counter. Ordered a milk shake and the scrambler and Ruben omelet. So much food! It was all really good. Service was very friendly.

    Thank AuntieMRA
    Reviewed 2 weeks ago via mobile
    Mickies never fails

    My favorite thing about Mickies is how simple it is. Sit down at your table on your reclaimed wooden school chairs, look up at the wall and pick out any of the awesome breakfast or lunch choices. My mainstays are the griddle cakes or a...More

    Thank SkipBittman
    Reviewed 3 weeks ago
    Great local place for lots of food

    The portions are huge and the prices are low. You get a lot of food for the money. Cash only. Fast service. Menu is on the wall.

    Thank Beth B
    Reviewed July 28, 2018
    Overhyped

    I heard how great this place was for years, but never seemed to get there. Well today was the day. The wait was short, probably since construction is on every street close to it. It is old, tight and LOUD inside. The menu is written...More

    Thank loren h
    Reviewed July 22, 2018 via mobile
    Good Food, Prices and Portions

    Mickies is a staple in Madison. It is highly visited by college students and the greater Madison populace as it serves up great portion sizes and cheap prices for food that is certainly worth it. If you are visiting Madison for a family event, sporting...More

    1  Thank IndigoIce8
    Reviewed July 16, 2018
    Amazing

    As noted in many review, be prepared for a wait. We arrived around 11 am and waited about 20 minutes for our group of seven. However, there was no waiting for people who arrived around noon. Very orderly waiting process. It's a 50s diner atmosphere...More

    Thank Leonard S
    Reviewed July 13, 2018 via mobile
    Cheap eats!

    We visited Mickies at lunch - didn’t have to wait at all on our visit, although I understand there can be a long wait at times. This has to be the best bang for your buck in Madison, the amount of food that you get...More

    Thank dhill2015
    Reviewed July 5, 2018
    Really cool retro diner vibe!

    Love the lunch counter and decor! Our waiter suggested that we try the scrambler, but I was craving pancakes so I opted for one pancake after learning that the pancakes are bigger than the plates they are served on. I screwed up. The scrambler was...More

    3  Thank canela42
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    txpackerfan10
    September 4, 2018|
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    Response from Bill_Mydo | Reviewed this property |
    Insanely busy
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    djpeterson15
    November 14, 2017|
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    Response from txpackerfan10 |
    Did u stop? Was wondering that myself. Last game I seen a line lol.
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    dickhoppy
    July 14, 2017|
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    Response from OntheG0727 | Reviewed this property |
    No reservations - I'd arrive earlier than later to get a larger group in.
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    Restaurant Details

    Rating summary
    • Food
      Service
    • Value
      Atmosphere
    Average prices
    $5 - $10
    Cuisine
    American, Diner, Vegetarian Friendly
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Brunch
    Restaurant features
    Takeout, Seating, Waitstaff, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible
    Good for
    Local cuisine, Kids, Families with children
    Open Hours
    Sunday
    7:00 AM - 2:30 PM
    Tuesday
    6:00 AM - 2:30 PM
    Wednesday
    6:00 AM - 2:30 PM
    Thursday
    6:00 AM - 2:30 PM
    Friday
    6:00 AM - 2:30 PM
    Saturday
    6:00 AM - 2:30 PM
    Location and Contact Information
    • Address: 1511 Monroe St, Madison, WI 53711-2086
    • Location: United States  >  Wisconsin (WI)  >  Madison
    • Phone Number: +1 608-256-9476
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