Good Food on State Street

By Aliyah Thompson, Fond du Lac

Are you looking for a great place to eat? Lucky for you, State Street is packed with restaurants of all types. Whether you’re looking for a traditional burger and fries or something unique like Athenian Moussaka from a local Mediterranean restaurant, State Street’s got you covered.

If you’re looking for a restaurant serving traditional American food, Hawk’s Bar and Grill and State Street Brats are two great options. Hawk’s Bar and Grill is a restaurant and bar that serves burgers, sandwiches, soups, salads and more! Hawk’s has a 4.2 star rating on Google reviews, and many people say it serves delicious burgers. Their meals are around $5-$10 depending on what you get. State Street Brats is a restaurant that is known for their brats and cheese curds. State Street Brats has a 4.1 star review on Google reviews. Their meal prices vary, but a meal is usually around $15, and one brat is about $6.

If you’re looking for a restaurant serving foods from other cultures, Parthenon Gyros and Taiwan Little Eats are great options. Parthenon Gyros is a Greek restaurant. It has a 4.6 star rating on Google reviews and many people say that they serve the best gyros. Most of their meals are around $10-$20. Taiwan Little Eats specializes in authentic Taiwanese street food and Bobo teas. It has a 4.5 star rating on Google reviews. Many reviews say the braised pork is very good and the service is fast. Meals cost between $9-$20.

If you’re looking for a restaurant that is safe for vegetarians, vegans, allergies, diet plans and more, Forage Kitchen and MOOYAH Burgers, Fries & Shakes are for you. Forage Kitchen is a restaurant with fresh, organic, local ingredients. They specialize in salads and grain bowls. Forage Kitchen is a great place for people who are vegetarian or have allergies. It has a 4.5 star rating on Google reviews. Everything on their online menu is $15 and under. As for MOOYAH, on the outside this restaurant may seem like your normal burger place, but when you look at their menu you’ll find vegan, paleo, keto friendly and gluten free options. They have a 4.6 star rating on Google reviews. Prices vary depending on what you get, but the average burger is around $10.

Ms. Carney, the Fond Du Lac delegation leader, said that her favorite restaurants on State St. are Tutto Pasta, Chipotle and Raising Cane’s. Tutto Pasta is an Italian pasta restaurant. It has a 3.9 star rating on Google reviews and many reviews say the food is delicious. Most meals are around $15. Chipotle is a chain restaurant, but it is still a great place to eat! Chipotle is a Mexican restaurant with a 4 star rating on Tripadvisor. Raising Cane’s is a restaurant specializing in chicken fingers. Raising Cane’s has a 4.1 star rating on Google reviews and many people say their chicken is really good! Their meals are around $10.

Cooper Kleinke is a Fond Du Lac delegation member. He said that his favorite restaurant on State Street is Ian’s Pizza. Ian’s Pizza is a restaurant that serves pizza, salad, breadsticks and more. It has a 4.6 star rating on Google reviews and many people say it has the best pizza in Madison. Ian’s Pizza even has vegan and gluten free pizzas! Price varies, but a slice of pizza is around $5. Cooper says “The best pizza for the price is Ian’s which is very popular.”

Annika Larsen, the Media Director from Fox Cities said her favorite restaurant on State Street is Michelangelo’s Coffee Shop. Michelangelo’s serves drinks, bakery goods, and sandwiches. They have a 4.7 star rating on Google reviews and many people say that they have amazing food and coffee. A drink from here is around $5. Annika says “They have great coffee and baked goods for breakfast!”

This article only covers a small number of the amazing restaurants on State St. Try one of these recommended options or look up some online reviews and find a restaurant that seems good to you. Challenge yourself to try something new this weekend, you’ll be glad you did!