5 Great Brunch Spots in Madison, WI

Are you team sweet or savory?

Are you on team savory brunch? Or sweet brunch? No matter your tastes, the best brunch in Madison, Wisconsin is right around the corner. Here are a few Madison restaurants that do brunch right. From egg dishes and French toast to crepes and breakfast sandwiches, you’ll find something you love.

TIP: When brunching in Madison, be sure to reserve a table or go early, unless you don’t mind a wait. At the most popular spots, there is often a wait starting by 9:30 or 10 a.m.

The Victory

After a 2024 electrical fire left The Victory and its upstairs tenants (including four renters and two cats!) displaced, The Victory has now officially reopened after more than a year of renovations — and it’s just as good as it was before. With sweet and savory waffles, rotating breakfast paninis (try the smoked salmon), and a full menu of coffee and espresso drinks, The Victory is the perfect place to grab a casual breakfast bite and wander around Madison’s historic Atwood Avenue — all while supporting a long-time Atwood business looking to get back on its feet.

Monty’s Blue Plate Diner

This ‘50s-style diner features all-day breakfast, mouthwatering comfort food, and is open seven days a week! The building itself used to be a gas station in the Atwood neighborhood and was the start of Madison’s Food Fight Restaurant Group. 

They feature vegan, vegetarian, and gluten-sensitive options such as tofu scramble, banana walnut pancakes, and vegetarian hash. Some great brunch options include French toast, Monty’s breakfast sandwich, and the breakfast burrito. 

Mickey’s Tavern

Mickey’s is a near eastside staple that features a unique bar setting and a sneaky tasty food menu. It’s a great place to enjoy before or after a great night out with friends. They specialize in big portions and bigger drinks.

When you enter Mickey’s you are greeted by employees and told to help yourself to their plentiful coffee and tea selection — all you can drink! If you need something stronger than coffee, Mickey’s has a $7 pint of mimosa. At most brunch spots, you only get a small flute of mimosa for $7!

Make sure to check out their rotating scramble of the day and benedict of the day. The highlight of any brunch visit to Mickey’s is their perfectly fried breakfast potatoes. We highly recommend enjoying your meal on their beautiful patio if weather permits!

Ogden’s North Street Diner

This neighborhood joint on the north/east side is a classic diner with a variety of offerings. The breakfast sandwiches on biscuits are always a favorite, or the chocolate chip pancakes. Be sure to check out the daily specials – they offer a meat lover’s and vegetarian scramble of the day plus the mini quiche encased in homemade crust are always a winner.  Don’t forget to request coffee with their house made whipped cream. A true treat!

Mercies Coffee

More of a cozy cafe than a brunch spot, Mercies is an excellent new addition to the east side coffee shop crowd. Mercies opened in early 2022, near the East Towne Mall area of Madison. Mercies specializes in coffee, sandwiches, wraps, local pastries, and a cozy atmosphere. Grab your latte and cozy up by their fireplace on a cold Wisconsin day. Mercies also has a great mission in helping to fight sex trafficking in the local and global community. Grab a coffee, bite, while also supporting a good cause.

Madison has so many great places for brunch, for both the sweet and savory food lovers out there! Book your Madison Eats Food tour today to sample more great  food today!