Madison, WI
For Burgers in Madison, the local food press points to The Plaza Tavern, Village Bar, and Blue Moon Bar & Grill. Picks from Isthmus, updated June 2026.
Editor’s picks
Press picks, until locals rank their own Top 5s. Sourced from the local food press. As seen in Isthmus. Updated June 2026.
The Plaza Tavern · Downtown
Isthmus pick. The Plazaburger with proprietary Plaza sauce is Madison's most well-known bar burger to locals and visitors.
Blue Moon Bar & Grill · Near West
Isthmus pick. Custom-blended Knoche's ground beef on a flat-top topped with garlic blue cheese.
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