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Mickies Dairy Bar

1511 Monroe St, Madison, WI 53711-2086
608-256-9476
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Ranked #12 of 574 restaurants in Madison
Price range: €4 - €7
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch
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Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch
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Green Bay, Wisconsin
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17 restaurant reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 June 2013

Stopped here for lunch on a Thursday afternoon. My husband lived in Madison for several years for college and used to come here every week. I'd never been here before. We decided to see if anything had changed in the last 30 years. Menu is interesting - lots of choices for breakfast, lunch & dinner (although I believe they are... More

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Madison, Wisconsin
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2013

This place is so delicious. I ALWAYS get the blueberry pancakes because I love them so much. I have also been with people who get the scramblers, which are their go-to dishes. Be prepared to wait, and the atmosphere is very diner-ish, but it's worth it!

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See 6 more reviews by Flugy316 for Madison
Madison, Wisconsin
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 May 2013

Mickies Dairy Bar is not fancy at all. Some have called it a dive. I disagree with them. It is quaint and simple but not a dive. It is also very crowded because the dishes that they serve are very big, very inexpensive and very good. This is not a place for people who want a fancy brunch with eggs... More

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Madison
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58 restaurant reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 May 2013

Mickies is an institution, hence it gets 5 star reviews from devotees and two star reviews from people who stumble in by accident. A couple important points: 1. Portions are large to huge. If you order a Scrambler you will get enough food for a pro football lineman. 2. Coffee cake, often ignored by newbies, is great. 3. Actual coffee... More

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Wisconsin
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2013

First time visitor based on previous reviews. Had only a 5 minute wait on a Saturday (non-game) morning. Atmosphere was crowded but fun to sit at counter. Food was mediocre at best. Had to reorder because my daughter didn't even like the chocolate chip pancakes! Just didn't understand why everyone is excited about this place.

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Hudson, Wisconsin
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 April 2013

Mickie's Dairy Bar is a classic right-of-passage to all students and families who visit the beautiful city of Madison. Home to several homestyle favorites like Pancakes, French toast, and their delicious Cinnamon Rolls, along with their signature Scramblers! You get a LOAD of food for a great price! You're gonna have to get there early on weekends though, because this... More

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Amherst, New York
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 April 2013

Order the reuben omelet, you won't be disappointed. One of the best breakfasts I have had. Great little hole in the wall a short distance from UW campus, highly recommended. Great food, friendly service.

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St Paul, MN
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 March 2013

I went to grad school in Madison 20 years ago and Mickie's was a favorite for breakfast.... IF you could get in. Visited again this weekend and nothing has changed. The pancakes are still huge (and a little doughy), the coffee is nonstop and the service is friendly.

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philadelphia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 March 2013

Yummy pancakes! Great value for money and the server was all smiles even though the place was packed and she had difficulty just getting to her tables.

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Minneapolis, Minnesota
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 March 2013

wonderful little hole in the wall next to Camp Randall Stadium. Great pancakes. Very good service. We only visited for breakfast. (You've seen this place on football pregame shows).

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