This Tiny Restaurant In Wisconsin Always Has A Line Out The Door, And There's A Reason Why
By Ben Jones|Published January 17, 2023
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Ben Jones is at heart an adventurer who delights in inspiring others. A former reporter and photojournalist, he explored towns large and small as a Wisconsin correspondent for USA Today. He later became a lead photographer and senior copywriter for an award-winning destination marketing agency, before founding Boldland Creative, a company that produces photography, video, and other content for travel destinations. Jones has completed photography and content projects in more than 15 states and when he’s not looking through a camera or at his Macbook you’ll find him exploring the world’s lakes and forests.
You know you’ve arrived at a great Wisconsin restaurant, when there’s a big line out the door. On the east side of Madison, you’ll see a line, and a restaurant just like that. All you need to do is find a parking spot and get in the queue. It’s worth it. Here’s why you need to get breakfast at Ogden’s North Street Diner, a tiny Wisconsin cafe with a big following.
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You’ll find Odgen’s on the corner of North and Commercial Streets in Madison, a spot that one local paper called “the hippest corner in town.” The paper gave a lot of credit to Ogden’s.
The little cafe is located in a building that was a corner store long ago. For many years it was a small rental property, but it underwent a major transformation to become a cafe.
The original brick exterior remains but the interior of the restaurant was completely redone – it’s a tight space but they’ve fit many tables and retained a bright, airy, and stylish interior.
But people don’t come in droves for the atmosphere – they come for the food. The restaurant serves up a delicious breakfast and lunch menu that’s filled with the classics, including breakfast favorites like pancakes, hash browns, and French toast.
But whatever you do, order one of the cafe’s little pies. They are delicious and if you’re full from breakfast, they are a little treat you can take with you on the road.
Learn more about this popular Madison dining spot on the Ogden’s North Street Diner Facebook page. There are a lot of great restaurants in Madison – here’s a little dining spot that delivers big flavor.
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