Country Inn & Suites By Carlson, Madison Southwest, WI

WEST. An institution with sports fans and locals since 1946, this neighborhood diner is a throw-back to past days....

WEST. An institution with sports fans and locals since 1946, this neighborhood diner is a throw-back to past days. Short-order cooking produces fantastic burgers, and malts are a house specialty. Breakfast, especially, draws in folks, including UW athletes. They come for enormous pancakes or scramblers, which are eggs stirred up with meat, served over fried potatoes and topped with melted cheese and brown gravy. (Make sure you've got an active day planned!) Food's affordable, and seating is at the counter or in booths. Breakfast is served all day.

Hours: Tue-Fri 6am-2:30pm; Sat 6am-3pm; Sun 7am-2:30pm

Payment Methods: Cash Only

EAST. Weary Traveler didn't take long to establish itself as a reckoning forcewith its casual pub-like ambience and...

EAST. Weary Traveler didn't take long to establish itself as a reckoning forcewith its casual pub-like ambience and terrific food. The local favorite may be Bob's Bad Breath Burger, a perfectly cooked patty adorned with caramelized onions, garlic, and cream cheese on a tender roll. If that doesn't do it for you, look to sandwiches fashioned of tuna or lamb, or consider goulash, ceviche, or a great pork chop. They also do a fantastic all-you-can-eat pancake brunch on Saturdays and Sundays.

Hours: Mon 4pm-1am; Tue-Sun 11:30am-1am

Payment Methods: Visa , Master Card , Discover , Diner's Club