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Old-school tavern serving hefty half‑pound patties; the Blue Moon Burger with garlic bleu cheese is a sleeper hit. Noted by Madison Magazine and cherished by UW alumni on game days.
Signature burgers & cheese curds, jukebox & billiards
2535 University Ave, Madison, WI 53705 Get directions
$10–20
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