The best restaurants in Madison
8 restaurants we’ve checked and stand behind — with the story on each one. Not a ranking; a record.
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Subway
RestaurantsCasual counter-serve chain for build-your-own sandwiches & salads, with health-conscious options.
Subway
RestaurantsDomino's Pizza
RestaurantsDelivery, carryout & dine-in chain offering a wide range of pizzas, plus a variety of other dishes & sides.
Domino's Pizza
RestaurantsPizza Hut
RestaurantsPopular delivery, carry-out & dine-in chain known for pizza, wings & pasta, plus sides & desserts.
Pizza Hut
RestaurantsHinkle's Sandwich Shop
RestaurantsBrick-lined burger specialist with a diner vibe serving classic sandwiches & fries since 1933.
Hinkle's Sandwich Shop
RestaurantsCaptain D's
RestaurantsFast-food chain serving fried fish & shrimp combo meals along with gumbo & funnel cakes.
Captain D's
RestaurantsPapa Johns Pizza
RestaurantsPizza take-out & delivery chain offering classic & specialty pizzas, plus wings, sides & desserts.
Papa Johns Pizza
RestaurantsTaco Bell
RestaurantsFast-food chain serving Mexican-inspired fare such as tacos, quesadillas & nachos.
Taco Bell
RestaurantsCulver’s
RestaurantsFast-food chain specializing in frozen custard & signature burgers made with Midwest beef & dairy.
Culver’s
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