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A campus-area institution doing hand-formed patties with Wisconsin cheese galore. Praised by Isthmus and spotlighted by Travel Wisconsin, it’s the nostalgic bar burger many locals grew up on—chili and curds seal the deal.
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Specialty burgers, cheese curds & tap beers in quirky digs
317 N Frances St, Madison, WI 53703 Get directions
$10–20
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