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Blue Plate Diner

2089 Atwood Ave, Madison, WI 53704-5353
(608) 244-8505
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Ranked #10 of 574 restaurants in Madison
Cuisines: American
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch
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Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch
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Madison, Wisconsin
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54 reviews 54 reviews
25 restaurant reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 June 2013

Always a steady eddie....one of the most distinct diner menus you'll find anywhere with a good selection of hearty, traditional to vegetarian and vegan options, features local products. Can get a bit crowded so be ready to wait occasionally, but generally less than 15-20 min waits. Awesome malts and excellent pies and desserts.

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See 4 more reviews by nunuthedog for Madison
Austin, Texas
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20 restaurant reviews
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18 helpful votes 18 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2013

This place was a wonderful discovery--the menu was well-chosen and the entrees were highly seasoned (the rosemary in the chicken in a pie was pronounced) and delicious. Of course, the desserts are the big draw here and it was really tough to make a choice--but the key lime pie was wonderful.

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See 7 more reviews by MLyndaO for Madison
Belton, Texas
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 May 2013 via mobile

Monty'sBlue Plate Diner does everything right. My wife and I ate there earlier this month. The wait staff was friendly and efficient. The food was excellent, much of it from their own gardens or locally sourced. I had an artichoke sandwich which was wonderful. I strongly recommend a trip there.

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See 10 more reviews by RBWCSW for Madison
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2013 via mobile

We really like diners. Especially those with Mediterranean plates.The smell of excellent coffee started out the experience right. The wait was super attentive! Thy blue accoutrements of the blue plate diner made experience complete. They had just enough neon to make me very happy!

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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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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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Madison, Wisconsin
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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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