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Madison, WI

For Breakfast in Madison, the local food press points to Marigold Kitchen, Lazy Jane's Cafe and Bakery, and Monty's Blue Plate Diner. Picks from Destination Madison, updated June 2026.

Editor’s picks

Press picks, until locals rank their own Top 5s. Sourced from the local food press. As seen in Destination Madison. Updated June 2026.

Marigold Kitchen · Downtown
Local-sourced, from-scratch breakfast — Chowhound's best breakfast sandwich in Wisconsin.
Lazy Jane's Cafe and Bakery · East Side
A beloved Willy Street cafe for scones, scrambles, and easy mornings.
Monty's Blue Plate Diner · Atwood
A retro Atwood diner for classic American breakfasts.

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