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Press picks, until locals rank their own Top 5s. Sourced from the local food press. As seen in Cap Times, Isthmus, The Infatuation, Edible Madison, and City Cast Madison. Updated September 2026.
Cadre Restaurant · Regent
Chef Evan Dannells' French-inspired restaurant serves classics such as omelets, croque madame, mussels and crepes.
Lallande · Monroe Street
French countryside cooking on Monroe Street from the owners of Bloom Bake Shop.
Sardine · Atwood
A lakeside French bistro on Williamson Street for moules-frites, duck confit frisée salad and oysters.
Ellipse Coffee & Crepes · Downtown
Sweet and savory French crepes on State Street, alongside coffee, tea and smoothies.