Good friends, good food

Meals like Grandma used to make

(In fact, Grandma used to be the cook here–50 years ago!)

The Downtown Cafe (“The Downtowner” to the locals) is a good, old-fashioned restaurant. Our food is made the way it should be: from scratch in our own kitchen. From the thick, juicy burgers to the savory soups, to the rich desserts, you can taste the difference. Cooking from scratch means more than just good taste, though. It means we can select our ingredients carefully for quality and substance. Because we bake almost all our items from scratch, we’ve taken the time to offer a wide selection of gluten-free baked goods, including not only breads, but waffles and pancakes, too. We’re also able to say with certainty which of our dishes are vegetarian, and which are vegan. Our meals are made from food, not preservatives and manufactured chemicals.

Closer than you think

The Downtown Cafe and Northern Edge are less than a half-hour drive from Madison, Portage, and Baraboo. That’s less time than you’ll spend waiting for a table in one of those trendy restaurants.

If you’re looking for good prices, great food, and desserts that defy description, you’ve come to the right place.

Enjoy your meal!