Location: Cottage Grove
Top Restaurants in Cottage Grove
Where to Eat in Cottage Grove: The Best Restaurants and Bars
Cottage Grove is a village in Dane County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 6,248 at the 2010 census. A suburb of Madison, it shares a school district with Monona. The village is located within the Town of Cottage Grove.
Things to do in Cottage Grove
1. SchoolGrounds Cafe
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 56 reviews
SchoolGrounds Cafe is an inviting cafe married to a beautifully restored 1910 one-room schoolhouse. Handmade bakery and pastry onsite daily and we also accept custom bakery orders as well. Incredible coffee and espresso beverages. Handcrafted breakfast porridge, gourmet egg sandwiches, belgian waffles, and frittered french toast served until 10:30. Our signature sandwiches and soups served from 10:30-2:00pm daily (served until close on live music days). Weekly live music events. Wifi. Catering and take-out orders. Gallery features distinct art and craft from numerous local artisans. Easy to find off I-94, exit 244, between Madison and Milwaukee.
Reviewed By AKgrown_goes_to_Indo - Nikiski, Alaska
I loved this little place! As a teacher, how could I resist!? Great coffee and nice staff in a cool space. I only went once and I wish I could go back!
2. Metro Market
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 13 reviews
Reviewed By Bridgette S - Madison, Wisconsin, United States
I shopped at this Metro Market a few times and I noticed that customer service at this supermarket number one. Among the many supermarket chains in the Dane county area I have noticed excellent customer service is their way of doing business. Among the always-friendly staff that I have encountered the General Manager of the market is also very humble and friendly to everyone. They also have a wonderful bakery including all sorts of delicious muffins, bagels and wonderful breads.
3. 1855 Saloon and Grill
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 128 reviews
Reviewed By Ryan M - Janesville, Wisconsin
My wife and I had been to the 1855 Saloon and Grill a few years ago and it was decent...nothing to write home about, but decent. We were in the area, so we decided to drop in for dinner...a bad choice. We sat in the bar area...we not given a menu to start. We had to go find one that was left over from a previous patron. My wife ordered the taco salad and I ordered a reuben. The corned beef seemed like it came out of a package of cold cuts and had a bit of a strange taste...but at least it came with meat. My wife's taco salad which was supposed to come with chicken and beef and had neither in it. We had to point it out to our server. Instead of taking it away, the server took my wife's fork and poked around in it looking for the meat. Once she was satisfied that there was none she took it away. When she brought it back it looked like someone dumped a sloppy joe on top of her salad. It looked and tasted disgusting...as did the chicken. Also, my wife's plate and my water glass had some foreign substance on or in it. We had to point this out to our server as well. Overall, it was a disgusting dining experience...definitely one of the worst meals we have ever had. It goes without saying, we will never go back.
4. Olde Town Coffee House
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 25 reviews
Reviewed By Sama4516 - Cottage Grove, Wisconsin
You order at the counter and they bring your food to your table but it is delicious. Their potatoes are made with onion and peppers. Their serving size is quite large so it's easy to split breakfast with someone or take home leftovers. You do need to get your coffee from the pots so really not full service but then you don't have to wait for refill.
They also have great specialty coffees and bakery.
5. Papa Jimmy's Pizzeria
Overall Ratings
4 based on 20 reviews
Reviewed By Sparkomatic - Cottage Grove, Wisconsin
Papa Jimmy's is by far the best pizza in the Madison, WI area. Toppings you can actually taste- sausage and pepperoni are spicey, not bland, cheese is perfect and the crust is not overcooked. Highly recommended!
6. Xiang Jiang
Overall Ratings
4 based on 18 reviews
Reviewed By CLandJL - Madison, Wisconsin
I had lunch at this restaurant and was unimpressed. If you need a quick fix of Asian food, this restaurant will satisfy that need. I thought the food was tasty and plentiful for the cheap price of $6. The dining area, however, was dumpy and had several boxes of extra food and cleaning supplies stacked against the wall. After we finished our meal we paid the bill at the counter. The kitchen worker wasn't using gloves or wearing a hair net or cap so the cleanliness in the kitchen is questionable. Although my meal was ok, I doubt I will go back.
7. Black Bear Inn
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 24 reviews
608-839-5222
Reviewed By tmetz2016 - Cottage Grove, Wisconsin
There was a group of us that went there and most of us had fish. It was pretty good. The service was average.
8. Culver's
Overall Ratings
4 based on 5 reviews
Reviewed By Hpmicks - Highland Park, Illinois
Stopped here for lunch when driving from Chicago to Minneapolis. Conveniently located right off the highway. Plenty of parking available.
We had the puppy with us so one of us had to stay outside in bitter cold with him. When they found out that we had a dog with us they made sure to give us dog biscuit with our order for him. We both (hubby and I, not puppy terror) had a burger and a malt. I had a vanilla malt and hubby chocolate. Mine was very good and puppy terror enjoyed licking my straw when I was finished. Puppy terror approved as well. Burgers were hot and fresh. Everything tasted great and hit the spot!
9. Subway
Overall Ratings
5 based on 4 reviews
Reviewed By vacationwith3kids - Minneapolis, Minnesota
One of the nicer Subways you will come across. It is under new ownership, and they seem to care about the business.
10. McDonald's
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 3 reviews
Reviewed By Clarke J - Madison, Wisconsin, United States
Always a friendly place. The few times I have come here, everything was good. The tables are clean when you sit down
