Where to Eat in Cottage Grove: The Best Restaurants and Bars

April 14, 2018 Renato Branum

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

4691 County Rd N, Cottage Grove, WI 53527-9761 Takeout, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Wheelchair Accessible American, Cafe, Healthy Breakfast, Lunch, Brunch SGD 5 - SGD 16 +1 608-228-9488
Excellent
82%
Good
10%
Satisfactory
7%
Poor
1%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 56 reviews

SchoolGrounds Cafe

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

6010 Cottage Grove Rd, Cottage Grove, WI 53718-1300 Wheelchair Accessible
Excellent
54%
Good
46%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
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

218 S Main St, Cottage Grove, WI 53527-9812 Takeout, Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Waitstaff, Parking Available, Street Parking, Free Off-Street Parking, Television, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Accepts American Express, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Free Wifi American, Bar Lunch, Dinner SGD 14 - SGD 51 +1 608-839-3700
Excellent
22%
Good
38%
Satisfactory
16%
Poor
14%
Terrible
10%
Overall Ratings

3.5 based on 128 reviews

1855 Saloon and Grill

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

218 S Main St Ste 102, Cottage Grove, WI 53527-9813 Takeout, Seating, Wheelchair Accessible American, Cafe Breakfast, Lunch, Brunch +1 608-839-5394
Excellent
48%
Good
40%
Satisfactory
4%
Poor
8%
Terrible
0%
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

224 W Cottage Grove Rd, Cottage Grove, WI 53527-9620 Delivery, Takeout, Seating, Wheelchair Accessible Pizza, Italian Lunch, Dinner +1 608-839-3102
Excellent
35%
Good
50%
Satisfactory
5%
Poor
5%
Terrible
5%
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

439 W Cottage Grove Rd, Cottage Grove, WI 53527-9385 Takeout, Seating Chinese, Asian Lunch, Dinner +1 608-839-1666
Excellent
40%
Good
33%
Satisfactory
16%
Poor
0%
Terrible
11%
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

320 W Cottage Grove Rd, Cottage Grove, WI 53527-9672 Seating, Waitstaff American, Bar, Pub Lunch, Dinner +1 608-839-5222
Excellent
16%
Good
39%
Satisfactory
33%
Poor
8%
Terrible
4%
Overall Ratings

3.5 based on 24 reviews

Black Bear Inn

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

1599 Landmark Dr, Cottage Grove, WI 53527-8956 +1 608-839-0147
Excellent
40%
Good
40%
Satisfactory
20%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
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

449 W Cottage Grove Rd, Cottage Grove, WI 53527-9385 Reservations Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner +1 608-839-4455
Excellent
75%
Good
25%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
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

401 W Cottage Grove Rd, Cottage Grove, WI 53527-9385 Breakfast +1 608-839-1803
Excellent
33%
Good
67%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
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

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