The Old Fashioned

“They had a BLT special with heirloom tomatoes that was beyond incredible.”

Melissa Christensen★★★★

Very good experience here. We came on a Friday evening around 5:30 pm, so we were worried about how busy it would be. Luckily it was an off night because we got seated right away! Server was very good- friendly, attentive and fast. Food was good- my boyfriend had the fish fry combo, I had the patty melt (slightly overcooked considering I ordered it medium) it was tasted well and the cheese was gooey. The coleslaw was not good, but that’s a preference thing so I can’t judge them based on that. Beer cheese soup is VERY good as are the cheese curds. The cherry crisp was excellent!!! Drinks (

Walking Wanderer★★★★

A delicious and quality stop for folks in Madison looking to experience traditional Midwest food in a fun, iconic environment that is a unique experience. The food is tasty: check out the cheese curds if you want to try a Wisconsin classic or the fish fry. My family likes the burgers! The onion strings are tasty and differ from traditional onion rings, in a good way. In our latest visit, they were a bit cold, but would be even better hot.

Bellybanker★★★★★

Great local Madison food. - Poutine: this is a great dish, a combo of fries and cheese curds plus sauce. 4.6 stars - Grilled chicken sandwich. The grilled chicken patty was juicy and nicely seasoned. 4.7 stars - House burger. Beef patty was nicely grilled. 4.6 star - Tenderloin sandwich. The serving size was fairly massive. 4.5 stars - Patty melt. The onion rings ware very nice. 4.5 stars - Door county old fashioned. String cherry and ripe orange flavor. 4.7 stars The service was quick and excellent. I would rate this place 4.6 / 5.0 stars

Through Bec Specs Travel Blogger★★★★★

Stopped by The Old Fashioned in Madison and loved it. The location right off the Capitol Square is perfect, and the atmosphere is classic Wisconsin—cozy, lively, and great for grabbing a drink and food. The cheese curds are a must-order—crispy on the outside, gooey on the inside, and totally live up to the hype. We also grabbed drinks at the bar and everything hit the spot. Great food, great drinks, great vibe. Would definitely come back next time I’m in Madison.