By Kevin Revolinski | Photo by Sunny Frantz
Check out these favorites at a few of our category winners.
BAKERY: Bloom Bake Shop
The biscuits here are a nod to owner Annemarie Maitri’s Southern roots, made with Organic Valley buttermilk, King Arthur flour and Grassland non-GMO butter. Try ’em in the Wisconsin biscuit sandwich, which folds in Pasture Patterns eggs, Fischer Family Farms smoked bacon, Cedar Grove mild white cheddar and a dollop of Local Folks stoneground mustard.
COFFEE SHOP: Ancora Cafe + Bakery
Start your day with a cold brew to balance the heat of a Hella Stella, a scrambled egg sammie with sausage (you can also sub in veggie sausage), cheddar, tomato, arugula and a touch of tangy spice, courtesy of mango sriracha. It’s served on a Stella’s Bakery Original Hot & Spicy Cheese Bread roll. Yum!
DINNER: Buck & Honey’s
TA’s Hot Comby features salami, ham and pepperoni on a toasted Madison Sourdough hoagie, topped with green peppers, onions and melted mozzarella cheese. It comes with house-made creamy Italian dressing, both on the sandwich and on the side for dipping.
LUNCH: Forage Kitchen
The 100% vegan power bowl rocks: organic black rice, rosemary lentils, roasted sweet potatoes, poblano cabbage slaw, guacamole and green onion, served with avocado-based green goddess dressing. Make it your own with protein adds — the roasted tempeh and tuna poke are great. You an even swap the rice for mixed greens or quinoa.
ICE CREAM: Chocolate Shoppe Ice Cream
Having kids in tow is not a requirement to enjoy this Madison-made, premium ice cream crafted with Sassy Cow Creamery milk. The spectacular Exhausted Parent flavor is espresso-laced ice cream with chunks of bittersweet chocolate and spiked with a bit of bourbon flavor — but don’t worry, there’s no alcohol in it!
