Highest-rated cheap eats in Madison, according to Tripadvisor

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July 22, 2022
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Highest-rated cheap eats in Madison, according to Tripadvisor

With the advent of Big Data, it's easier than ever to quantify what people like around the globe. And when it comes to food—particularly easy, cheap eats—Americans have very specific opinions. Dining brands in U.S. have a long and storied history, and whether they're fast food, fast-casual, high-end, or super cheap, American restaurants offer something for almost everyone.

Stacker compiled a list of the highest rated restaurants in Madison that are listed as "cheap eats" on Tripadvisor. Tripadvisor rankings factor in the average rating and number of reviews. Some restaurants on the list may have recently closed. Easy, inexpensive options here run the gamut of cuisine, service options, and styles. The restaurants on this list are chock-full of variety, mixing ethnicities, food regions, and cultures into steaming melting pots of deliciousness.

Anyone reading the list will surely see some favorite eateries and classic go-to restaurants. Keep reading to see if any of your favorite cheap eateries made the list.

#30. Teddywedgers

- Rating: 4.0 / 5 (45 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.0/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (3.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: American, Fast Food
- Address: 101 State St, Madison, WI 53703-2522
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#29. Moka

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (29 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (5.0/5), Service (5.0/5), Value (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: Coffee & Tea, Cafe
- Address: 2910 E Washington Ave, Madison, WI 53704-5143
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#28. Barriques - West Wash

- Rating: 4.0 / 5 (52 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.0/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: Cafe, Wine Bar
- Address: 127 West Wash Ave., Madison, WI 53703
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#27. Cottage Cafe

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (35 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (5.0/5), Value (5.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: American, Cafe
- Address: 915 Atlas Ave, Madison, WI 53714-3115
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#26. Zuzu Cafe

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (35 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.0/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (4.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: Quick Bites, Cafe
- Address: 1336 Drake St, Madison, WI 53715-1632
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#25. Yola's Cafe

- Rating: 4.0 / 5 (51 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: Quick Bites, American
- Address: 494 Commerce Dr, Madison, WI 53719-4987
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#24. Parkway Family Restaurant

- Rating: 4.0 / 5 (38 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.0/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (3.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: American, Diner
- Address: 1221 Ann St, Madison, WI 53713-2409
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#23. Gino's Italian Deli

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (31 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (5.0/5), Service (5.0/5), Value (5.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: Italian
- Address: 4606 Verona Rd, Madison, WI 53711-2737
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#22. Tienda Los Gemelos

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (26 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: Mexican, Latin
- Address: 6713 Odana Rd, Madison, WI 53719-1052
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#21. Chick-fil-A

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (48 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (5.0/5), Value (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: Quick Bites, American
- Address: 430 S Gammon Rd, Madison, WI 53719
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#20. Sunroom Cafe

- Rating: 4.0 / 5 (58 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.0/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (3.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: Cafe, American
- Address: 638 State St Uppr, Madison, WI 53703-1071
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#19. Java Cat

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (39 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: Quick Bites, Cafe
- Address: 3918 Monona Dr, Madison, WI 53716-1136
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#18. Gloria's

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (31 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: Mexican
- Address: 610 Junction Rd, Madison, WI 53717-2312
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#17. Fair Trade Coffee House

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (39 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: Coffee & Tea, Cafe
- Address: 418 State St, Madison, WI 53703-2023
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#16. Culver's

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (57 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: Quick Bites, American
- Address: 2102 W Beltline Hwy, Madison, WI 53713-2340
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#15. Bagels Forever

- Rating: 5.0 / 5 (33 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (5.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: Quick Bites, American
- Address: 2947 University Ave, Madison, WI 53705-3521
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#14. State Street Brats

- Rating: 3.5 / 5 (212 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.0/5), Service (3.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: American, Bar
- Address: 603 State St, Madison, WI 53703-1015
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#13. Ian's Pizza by the Slice

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (85 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.0/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (3.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: Quick Bites, Pizza
- Address: 319 N Frances St, Madison, WI 53703
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#12. Colectivo Coffee Roasters

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (73 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: Coffee & Tea, Cafe
- Address: 25 S Pinckney St, Madison, WI 53703-2817
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#11. Banzo

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (66 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: Mediterranean, Middle Eastern
- Address: 2105 Sherman Ave, Madison, WI 53704-5936
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#10. Taqueria Guadalajara

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (89 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: Mexican
- Address: 1033 S Park St, Madison, WI 53715-1747
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#9. Parthenon Gyros

- Rating: 4.0 / 5 (165 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (3.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: Quick Bites, Fast Food
- Address: 316 State St Parking @ 316 N. Henry St., Madison, WI 53703-2021
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#8. Mediterrenean Cafe

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (65 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (5.0/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (3.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: Mediterranean, Middle Eastern
- Address: 625 State St, Madison, WI 53703-1015
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#7. Paul's Pel'meni

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (74 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: Russian
- Address: 203 W Gorham St, Madison, WI 53703-2014
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#6. Michelangelo's Coffee House

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (98 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: Coffee & Tea, Cafe
- Address: 114 State St, Madison, WI 53703-4306
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#5. Chocolate Shoppe Ice Cream

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (90 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (3.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: Dessert, American
- Address: 468 State St, Madison, WI 53703-2023
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#4. Greenbush Bakery Inc

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (102 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (5.0/5), Service (5.0/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: Bakeries, American
- Address: 1305 Regent St, Madison, WI 53715-1254
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#3. Mickies Dairy Bar

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (298 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: American, Diner
- Address: 1511 Monroe St, Madison, WI 53711-2086
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#2. Ian's Pizza on State

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (354 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: Quick Bites, American
- Address: 100 State St, Madison, WI 53703-2573
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#1. Babcock Hall Dairy Store

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (420 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: Dessert, American
- Address: 1605 Linden Dr, Madison, WI 53706-1519
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