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Blue Plate Diner

2089 Atwood Ave, Madison, WI 53704-5353
(608) 244-8505
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Ranked #13 of 550 restaurants in Madison
Cuisines: American
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch
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Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch
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32 restaurant reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 May 2013 via mobile

We have tried Hubbard Diner and this menu is similar just more vegetarian dishes. Malts are amazing. The chicken in a pie was very good. I had the Cristo. Insides were good however too much French toast. Our server was very good. We would definitely recommend.

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See 7 more reviews by Cvanhorn for Madison
Kenosha, WI
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 April 2013

The Jalapeño Cheddar bread tasted home made and was delicious. The american fried potatoes were ok, but the MONTY’S BREAKFAST SANDWICH was so good! On it is a a fried egg with applewood smoked bacon, spinach, tomato, and herbed goat cheese on grilled jalapeño cheddar bread. ($8.99)

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See 2 more reviews by GirlfromKtown for Madison
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 April 2013

Always good food, generous portions and fabulous deserts. A wonderful neighborhood meeting place. The eggs benedict and Goddess Meatloaf are favorites.

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See 8 more reviews by wishaas for Madison
Madison, Wisconsin
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8 restaurant reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 April 2013

The Blue Plate Diner (otherwise known as Monty's) has a good variety of casual-style food, great milkshakes, and mouth-watering pies. They are very kid friendly and the staff is great. We are regulars here!

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See 4 more reviews by viajera725 for Madison
Madison, Wisconsin
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 February 2013

I have come a few times. I really like this place, it has the fell of an old school diner on the inside, complete with a counter that you can eat at and milkshakes. However, the food that they have is modern, with many options for vegetarians and vegans. It makes you feel at home yet serves you food that... More

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See 14 more reviews by Samantha Z for Madison
Chicago, Illinois
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 February 2013

Came here for a quick dinner before going to a show at the Barrymore and it was perfect. Had a wonderfully extensive gluten-free menu and a lot of creative dishes other than just burgers and fries.

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See 15 more reviews by Jefferson B for Madison
Rochester, Minnesota
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 February 2013 via mobile

We travel thru Madison several times a year, and seldom ever miss an opportunity to eat at the Blue Plate Diner. In fact, we planned a family trip last year, timing just right to be able to stop for lunch on the way through. Food is excellent, with varied menu. Hot meatloaf sandwich is awesome. Selection of home baked pies... More

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Madison, Wisconsin
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 January 2013

This diner looks somewhat like a 1950's diner. It has a huge selection of foods to choose from and I can't recall anything I've had that I didn't like. Also a good selection of yummy desserts.

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See 22 more reviews by Virginia M for Madison
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 December 2012

Parking was insane. I finally parked a block away. After a 30 minute wait (weekend lunch) in a very crowded entryway we got to our table. They have a new (additional) menu with items made by local producers. I had wanted a breakfast item w/o onions, but was told that everything was premixed and they couldn't do it. So I... More

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See 4 more reviews by Valone for Madison
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 December 2012

This is a great place with wonderful home cooking!!!!!!!!!! I like to go for breakfast, they have wonderful home made bisquits, they serve beer and wine and have a variety of great specials everyday.

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