🇺🇸 Madison Food Guide — Part 4 🍽️✨

La Kitchenette 🥐🍳 Keywords: French Brunch Cozy but chic—beautiful plating and absolutely delicious. Arguably the BEST brunch in town! Savory lovers: Must try Green French Toast + Smoked Salmon 🍣 Sweet tooth: Go for the Crêpes or desserts 🍓 Everything is light and balanced—not too sweet or greasy like some American brunches. Dinner is supposedly amazing too—already on my list! 💵 $15–30 per person Ancora Cafe + Bakery 🥞📸 Keywords: American Brunch Love the vibe here! You order at the front, but walk further in—there’s a gorgeous big staircase. Super Instagrammable! Food is solid too. They have two locations in Madison—the one with the staircase is at 107 King St. Try their omelet—it’s a win 🍳 💵 $15–25 per person Graze 🌆🍗 Keywords: Asian Fusion Amazing view! Huge windows facing the Capitol—perfect for dates (though the music can be a bit loud 🎵). Owned by an ABC, the menu is a creative twist on Asian flavors. Portions are huge! Daily specials change based on the chef’s mood. Servers are super attentive—they’ll walk you through the menu and ask about dietary preferences. Must-order: Korean Fried Chicken (choose mild or spicy—spicy is REALLY spicy 🌶️) Bibimbap (not rice-based—veggies with fried rice cakes. So good!) 💵 $25–40 per person The Cheesecake Factory 🧀🍰 Keywords: American Style A classic—no intro needed! Even has branches in Beijing (called ). Famous for cheesecake (though I skipped it… those calories 😅). Their dark bread from the complimentary basket is famously delicious—I heard you can even buy it separately! Recommended: Cajun Jambalaya Pasta 🍝 💵 $35–50 per person Crescendo Espresso Bar ☕🍰 Keywords: Afternoon Tea / Coffee Located in Hilldale—chic and perfect for chatting or studying (though tables are a bit small). Fancy coffee done right! Desserts on the menu vary daily. Must-try: Almond Croissant (mind-blowingly good!!) 💵 $15–25 per person #FoodieDiary #StudyInUSA #MadisonWI #UWMadison #BrunchLover #AsianFusion #CafeHopping 🧡📚🎂