The Old Fashioned Has The Best Cheese Curds In Wisconsin
Posted in Wisconsin
Food & Dining December 30, 2022
On Madison’s Capitol Square, there’s a restaurant that celebrates all things Wisconsin. The Old Fashioned is named after the state’s favorite cocktail, and just like that signature drink, it’s something to savor. The Old Fashioned has some great food and cocktails, but if you order nothing else, get the cheese curds. They are gooey, savory, and delicious – some argue they are the best cheese curds in Wisconsin. It’s a bold claim: here’s why you should pay this restaurant a visit to try them for yourself!
The Old Fashioned is located in the shadow of the Wisconsin state Capitol in Madison– it’s right across the street, on the northeast side of the building.
While the restaurant has a casual downtown vibe, it strives to be a very good version of a classic Wisconsin tavern – the sort of place you would find in small towns across the state.
When you arrive at the restaurant, your first order of business should be a cocktail. In a place like this, you have to order an Old Fashioned – order it sweet or sour. Either way, it will be hand muddled. There’s also a great beer selection with more than 50 options, so you may want to order a chaser.
Once you have your drink in hand, you’ll want to take a look at the rest of the menu. The Old Fashioned has some delicious Wisconsin themed offerings like Northwoods Nachos topped with Green Bay-style chili, a classic Wisconsin fish fry, and a Door County cherry salad.
But no matter what main course you choose, you’ll want to order some fried cheese curds. They are house-made fresh Wisconsin beer battered cheese curds and they have a very large fan club.
On warm Wisconsin days, you can grab one of the sidewalk tables and enjoy your order of cheese curds…..