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Since 1946, the game‑day diner for mountainous scramblers and malted shakes. Called out by national travel media and cherished by Travel Wisconsin, it’s pure Madison nostalgia across from Camp Randall.
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Hearty portions of breakfast fare at communal tables
1511 Monroe St, Madison, WI 53711 Get directions
$10–20
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