Best Breakfast and Brunch in Madison, WI

Whether you wake up in the morning and crave a runny egg with toast or a stack of fresh pancakes, there's nothing tastier than breakfast in Madison, Wisconsin. There are so many reasons to love living in the greater Madison area, but the breakfast and brunch food you can find in the area is at the top of that list! You're sure to enjoy these delectable breakfast restaurants in the Madison area. Let's talk more about brunch in Madison, WI, and by the end, you'll know the best breakfast restaurants and some of the best coffee shops in Madison, WI!

Oasis Café

The Oasis Café is located right in Fitchburg, so it's a little bit outside Madison but right near our apartments! There are some good eats served on this breakfast Fitchburg WI menu, like the Bacon Burrito, the Chorizo Burrito, the Cali Avocado Toast, the Delux Breakfast Sandwich, and more. Plus, since the Oasis Café is technically a coffee shop, there are some incredible drinks at this spot, too. If you're looking to get your morning joe, keep things simple by getting an espresso shot. That said, if you want to get a little bit fancier, you can try out their Cold Brew or White Mocha.

Graze Restaurant

Graze Restaurant is an upscale spot that was opened by a James Beard Award winner (that's a prestigious culinary award!). That said, Graze Restaurant doesn't serve breakfast, only brunch, but if you visit for brunch, you won't be disappointed. You need to get the Milk Bread Cinnamon Roll, the Loaded Hashbrowns, the Wisconsin Cheese Board, the Two Eggs Any Style, or the Black Kale Ceasar. As you might know already, Graze Restaurant cares about where its ingredients come from, so if you're looking for a farm-to-table brunch restaurant, this is your spot.

Marigold Kitchen

At Marigold Kitchen, you can get breakfast or brunch. So, if it's a weekday and you wake up early, you're in luck, and if it's a weekend and you're having a lazier morning, you're still in luck. For breakfast, we recommend you try out the Blueberry Pancakes, the Ham and Gruyere Omelette, or the Three Grain and Tempeh Bowl. At brunch time, you should try out the Guajillo Braised Chicken Quesadilla, the Roasted Sweet Potato, Kale, and Pesto Hash, the Avocado Toast, or the Tofu Scramble Bowl.

The Old Fashioned

The Old Fashioned in Madison brings you brunch the old-fashioned way. What's better than that? No matter what you're craving at brunch time, you're sure to find something that satisfies you at The Old Fashioned. Residents love the Belgian Waffles, the Wisconsin Benedict, the Walleye and Eggs, the Huevos Rancheros, the Scrambler, the Chilaquiles, and more. Brunch is only available on Saturday mornings, so be sure to plan accordingly. You should know that It's definitely worth making the trip out on a Saturday—there's no better way to start out your weekend as far as we see it! Start your weekend with brunch food from The Old Fashioned!

Cottage Café

Sometimes, you need to have toast, sausage, and eggs for breakfast, and when you visit the Cottage Café, you can get these foods just like your family used to make them for you! The Cottage Café is open early, so you can come in right after sunrise—or later in the day—to get the foods you love. The Big Breakfast comes with two eggs, potatoes, a breakfast meat, and toast. Other dishes residents love include the Biscuits and Gravy Breakfast, the Potatoes O' Brien (2 eggs and toast), and the Cottage Platter, which comes with hashbrowns, scrambled eggs, cheese, a choice of breakfast meat, and toast.

Bassett Street Brunch Club

The Bassett Street Brunch Club serves up just what you'd think it does…brunch! This place is unique because if you miss the brunch window, you can get brunch food all day, but, of course, it's open during brunch time, too. We recommend everything on the menu at Bassett Street Brunch Club, but a few things stand out in particular. The Vegan American Style Tofu is great, as is the Savory French Toast. If you're looking for a hearty breakfast, you can have the Farmer's Hash or the Toastest with the Mostest, which comes with toast, potatoes, and salsa.

Find an Apartment Near Your Favorite Brunch Restaurants

Although the Sun Valley Apartments are located in Fitchburg, they are incredibly close to the city of Madison. That said, your new home at the Sun Valley Apartments is close to all the incredible breakfast and brunch Madison, WI spots we've been over today. If you're ready to start your new journey in the Madison, WI area, then we are ready to welcome you home. Join us at the Sun Valley Apartments today! If you have any questions, please reach out to our leasing team.