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Some of the Best Places to Visit on State Street in Madison

Media Delegate March 7, 2025

By: Ariel Plummer

“What are some places I should visit while spending time on State Street in Madison WI?” You might ask. Well, I’ll help you answer that. 

  1. Mediterranean Cafe. This place is a small cafe rated at 4.6 stars. Many people say that they love this business, that the staff is very lovely, and that the food is good and cheap. They have multiple cuisines of food such as chicken, salads, soups, and more! The prices are listed at around $5-$13 for a meal. They also have family meal plans that are priced around $42-$63. People also like the way the cafe is decorated. On the inside they have a colorful look with a lot of decorations on the walls, like flags and pictures. They have small tables along with some booths.
  1. Mochi. This place is a gift shop rated at 5 stars. Many people say that this place has friendly staff, good prices, and a variety of items, such as stuffed animals, collector items, and more.
  1. Little Luxuries. This place is a gift shop rated at 4.5 stars. Some people say this is their favorite gift shop and that there are a lot of very good and different things that you can find. They have kids’ toys, bags, hats, gloves, socks, jewelry, cups, kitchen supplies, and more!
  1. The Botanist Social. This place is a restaurant rated at 4.2 stars. Many people say that they like the food and that the workers are friendly. Some also say that it is their favorite place to go to drink. This place serves many different foods, like food for brunch, seafood, salads, pasta, tacos, chicken wings, and much more!
  2. Colectivo State St. This place is a cafe rated at 4.4 stars. Many people say that this place smells great inside and that the coffee is delicious. They say that it’s “better than Starbucks” and that they have “great seasonal drinks.” They do have more than just coffee though. They have breakfast foods, burritos, yogurt parfaits, sandwiches, smoothies, tea, and more!