The Old Fashioned Menu

At The Old Fashioned, you'll find a delightful blend of classic comfort and fresh, local ingredients. Nestled in the heart of Madison, WI, this iconic spot serves up a menu that's both nostalgic and inventive, offering everything from expertly crafted burgers to unique takes on Midwestern favorites. Whether you're in the mood for a hearty sandwich, fresh salad, or a signature cocktail, the menu at The Old Fashioned Menu has something to satisfy every craving. The emphasis on locally sourced produce and meats makes each dish stand out with vibrant flavors. It's the perfect place to gather with friends, relax, and indulge in great food and drinks.

Burgers & Sandwiches

Albacore White Tuna Salad Sandwich
Tuna Salad w/roasted red peppers, hard boiled eggs and leaf lettuce on toasted country bread
US$13.34
Wisconsin Brat
Sheboygan’s Grand Champion Miesfeld’s Market bratwurst with raw onions, pickles and Düsseldorf mustard on a buttered Highway Bakery hard roll
US$10.25
Pulled Pork Sandwich
Wood-grilled and slow roasted pork shoulder, topped with pickle relish, Muenster cheese and smoked Spanish paprika sauce on Texas toast
US$13.34
Veggie Sandwich
Grilled eggplant, portabella mushroom, wood-roasted red pepper and zucchini, with LaClare Farms organic goat cheese and black olive tapenade on toasted country bread
US$12.31
Reuben
Slow roasted and thick sliced corned beef, Wisconsin Swiss cheese with Thousand Island dressing, sauerkraut on pumpernickel rye
US$15.40
Wells Farm Patty Melt
Featuring locally raised beef from Wells Farm in Rio, WI. Grilled rye bread, caramelized onion, beef patty, Swiss cheese, special sauce
US$14.37
Beef Tenderloin Sandwich
Thinly sliced & seared beef tenderloin with sautéed mushrooms, onion and red pepper. Topped with tiger sauce and Wisconsin provolone cheese on Bolillo bun from Pan & Pan Bakery of Madison
US$17.46
The Old Fashioned’s Houses Burger
Fried onions, Bavaria’s hickory smoked bacon, aged Cheddar, garlic sauce, soft-cooked egg on a buttered and toasted Classic hard roll from Grebe’s Bakery in West Allis
US$15.40
WI Grilled Cheese
Grilled cheese sandwich with Swiss, aged Cheddar, wood-roasted red bell peppers and Bavaria Kitchen’s hickory smoked bacon on Texas toast
US$11.28
Wood-Grilled Chicken Breast Sandwich
Wood-grilled chicken breast with Bavaria Kitchen’s hickory smoked bacon, melted Swiss, Dijon mustard and mayonnaise on toasted country bread
US$13.34
Sloppy Joe
Fresh ground beef tenderloin simmered in house BBQ sauce and served on a Classic hard roll from Grebe’s Bakery West Allis, WI
US$9.22
Spicy Burger
Pepperjack cheese, jalapeño peppers, fried onions, Bavaria hickory smoked bacon, smoked paprika sauce on a buttered and toasted Classic hard roll from Grebe’s Bakery in West Allis
US$15.40
Wisconsin All-Natural Beef Hot Dog
100% natural casing beef hot dog from Maplewood Meats of Green Bay, on a Clasen’s Bakery bun - add sauerkraut, raw onions, pickle relish, Düsseldorf mustard
US$9.22
Classic Tavern Summer Sausage Sandwich
Jim’s Blue Ribbon Summer Sausage topped with Düsseldorf mustard, shaved red onions, and Muenster cheese on toasted rye bread
US$9.22
Walleye Sandwich
Beer-battered walleye with shredded cabbage, shaved radish and house-made lemon-caper tartar sauce on toasted country bread
US$17.46
Rachel
Shaved hickory-smoked turkey breast, Wisconsin Swiss cheese with Thousand Island dressing and sauerkraut on pumpernickel rye
US$13.34
Hickory Smoked Turkey Sandwich
Shaved hickory-smoked turkey breast with tiger sauce, provolone cheese and leaf lettuce on toasted country bread
US$13.34
Wisconsin Double Brat
Sheboygan’s Grand Champion Miesfeld’s Market double bratwurst with raw onions, pickles and Düsseldorf mustard on a buttered Highway Bakery hard roll.
US$13.34
Wisconsin Burger
Cheddar cheese, mayonnaise, raw onion on a buttered and toasted Classic hard roll from Grebe’s Bakery in West Allis
US$13.34
Schnitzel Sandwich
US$13.34

Appetizers

Wisconsin Cheese Curds
Featured on the Food Network and Voted #1 Curds in Wisconsin! They don’t get any fresher than this folks, no stabilizers or artificial ingredients. Just pure Wisconsin fresh curd from our local farming community. House-made fresh Wisconsin beer battered cheese curds
US$11.28
Cheese Spread Platter
US$11.28
Chips & Dip
Thin and crispy warm potato chips with house-made onion dip
US$9.22
Deviled Egg Platter
One dozen creamy Classic deviled eggs
US$10.25
Wisconsin Fondue
Secret fondue sauce using all Wisconsin products with Madison Sourdough toast points
US$10.25
Crispy Matchstick Fries
Always prepared to order
US$7.16
Meat & Fish Lazy Susan
Sheboygan’s infamous Miesfeld’s Market Holiday Garlic Salami, Bavaria Kitchen’s Braunschweiger, smoked trout, creamed herring, Dusseldorf mustard, pickles, deviled eggs, Widmer’s Brick & Vern’s Sharp Cheddar spread with a side of locally made Potter’s crackers and Ritz
US$20.55
Vegetarian Susan
House-made dilly beans & pickled beets, deviled eggs, dill potato salad, poppy seed coleslaw, dill pickles, Widmer’s Brick spread & Vern’s Sharp Cheddar spread with a side of locally made Potter’s crackers and Ritz
US$17.46
Northwoods Nachos
Warm potato chips with Green Bay-style chili, Wisconsin Cheddar sauce & scallions
US$11.28
Haystack Onion Strings
Thinly sliced in crispy buttermilk batter
US$10.25
Poutine
Wisconsin cheese curds mixed with matchstick fries and topped with sausage gravy
US$12.31
Bavarian Pretzel
US$11.28

Soups & Salads

Bowl Of Wisconsin Beer Cheese Soup
Garnished with popcorn
US$8.19
Cup Of Wisconsin Beer Cheese Soup
Garnished with popcorn
US$6.13
Bowl Of Green Bay – Style Chili
Our secret recipe Chili slow simmered beef and red beans served over spaghetti noodles. add shredded Cheddar, onion, and sour cream at no extra charge
US$8.19
Cup Of Green Bay – Style Chili
Our secret recipe Chili slow simmered beef and red beans served over spaghetti noodles. Add shredded Cheddar, onion, and sour cream at no extra charge
US$6.13
Spinach Salad
Spinach and SarVecchio cheese with sliced hard-boiled egg, shaved red onion, sunflower seeds, croutons, deviled egg and hot bacon dressing
US$11.28
Door County Cherry Salad
Plump Door County cherries, Buttermilk Blue cheese and toasted almonds tossed with mixed greens and brandy vinaigrette
US$11.28
Pickled Baby Beet Salad
Pickled baby beets and Salemville Gorgonzola with toasted walnuts, shaved red onion, mixed greens and creamy white wine vinaigrette
US$11.28
Classic Wedge Salad
Iceberg wedge with carrots, red onions, Bavaria’s hickory smoked bacon, buttermilk blue cheese, croutons, French and blue cheese dressing
US$11.28
Grilled Salmon Salad
Grilled Norwegian salmon with Bavaria Kitchen’s hickory smoked bacon, cucumber, shaved red onion, deviled egg, mixed greens and tarragon vinaigrette
US$15.40
Green Salad
Mixed greens with brandy vinaigrette
US$7.16

Soft Beverages

Coke
US$3.09
Coke Zero
US$3.09
Cherry Coke
US$3.09
Diet Coke
US$3.09
Diet 7up
US$3.09
7Up
US$3.09
Dr. Pepper
US$3.09
Root Beer
US$5.15
Ginger Beer
US$2.58
San Pellegrino
US$3.09
Nicolet Flat Water
US$3.09
Red Bull
US$3.09
SF Red Bull
US$3.09
Arnie Palmer
US$3.09
Iced Tea
US$3.09
Lemonade
US$3.09
Milk Box
US$2.06
Chocolate Milk
US$2.58
Coffee
US$3.09
Decaf Coffee
US$2.58

Kids Menu

Kids Mac & Cheese
US$6.13
Kids Mini Cheeseburger
US$6.13
Kids Chicken Dippers
US$7.16
Kids Fish Sticks
US$7.16
Kids Salmon
US$7.16
Kids Hot Dog
US$6.13
Kids Mini Burger
US$5.10
Kids Grilled Cheese
US$5.10

Brunch

Double Vegetable Benedict
A toasted English muffin with grilled market vegetables. Topped with a sunny side up egg, whole grain mustard cream and rosemary potatoes
US$14.37
Grilled Tenderloin Benedict
Wood-grilled 4oz. tenderloin fillet with sautéed spinach and garlic on a toasted English muffin topped with a sunny side up egg*, whole grain mustard cream and rosemary potatoes
US$13.34
Steak And Eggs
ood-grilled 8oz local pasture raised New York Strip served with rosemary potatoes, country toast, and two sunny side up eggs
US$22.61
Far Breton Bakery Spiced Sugar Bun
Made fresh every Saturday morning and served warm. Sister to the classic morning bun, these spiced sugar buns are extra fancy with rich artisan croissant dough. Extra decadent with cinnamon, vanilla sugar, cardamon, nutmeg, and clove
US$4.12
Chicken Fried Steak
Lightly breaded local pasture raised beef tenderloin* served with sausage gravy, rosemary potatoes, country toast and two sunny side up eggs
US$20.55
Chilaquiles
Corn tortillas with salsa roja, crema, queso fresco and two sunny side up eggs
US$9.22
Double Wisconsin Benedict
Two toasted English muffin with a Miesfeld’s Market bratwurst patty. Topped with a sunny side up egg, whole grain mustard cream and rosemary potatoes
US$14.37
Corned Beef Hash And Eggs
Corned beef hash served with sunny-side up eggs, rosemary potatoes and country toast
US$15.40
Belgian Waffle
Belgian-style waffle served with Wisconsin maple syrup, Grand Marnier whipped cream and powdered sugar
US$8.19
Walleye And Eggs
Crispy beer-battered walleye served w/sunny-side up eggs, rosemary potatoes, rye toast, tartar sauce
US$19.52
Vegetable Benedict
A toasted English muffin with grilled market vegetables. Topped with a sunny side up egg, whole grain mustard cream and rosemary potatoes
US$10.25
Huevos Rancheros
Corn Tortillas with re-fried beans, two sunny side up eggs, topped with salsa verde and rojo with queso blanco and rosemary potatoes
US$11.28
Avocado Toast - Double
US$14.37
Avocado Toast- SINGLE
US$10.25

Daily Specials

Wisconsin Classic Fish Fry - Combo Platter
Beer-battered cod, walleye & flour dusted lake perch with poppy seed coleslaw, matchstick fries, house-made lemon-caper tartar sauce and rye bread
US$20.55
Wisconsin Classic Fish Fry - Perch
Flour dusted lake perch with poppy seed coleslaw, matchstick fries, house-made lemon-caper tartar sauce and rye bread
US$18.49
Wisconsin Classic Fish Fry - Cod
Beer-battered cod, with poppy seed coleslaw, matchstick fries, house-made lemon-caper tartar sauce and rye bread
US$17.46
Cod Fry - Copy
US$17.46
Baked Cod - Poor Man's Lobster
US$17.46
Wisconsin Classic Fish Fry - Walleye
Beer-battered walleye with poppy seed coleslaw, matchstick fries, house-made lemon-caper tartar sauce and rye bread
US$19.52
Salmon Sandwich Special
US$15.40
Chef Amelia’s Traditional Tacos - Walleye
Amelia shares with us the rich culture and her family recipes from the Temascalcingo region of Mexico. Enjoy this crispy walleye.
US$4.07
Chef Amelia’s Traditional Tacos - Pork Carnitas
Amelia shares with us the rich culture and her family recipes from the Temascalcingo region of Mexico. Slow cooked pork the traditional way.
US$4.07
Chef Amelia’s Traditional Tacos
Amelia shares with us the rich culture and her family recipes from the Temascalcingo region of Mexico. Beef Birria slow cooked to perfection
US$4.07
Chef Amelia’s Traditional Tacos - Vegetarian
Amelia shares with us the rich culture and her family recipes from the Temascalcingo region of Mexico.
US$4.07
Chef Amelia’s Traditional Tacos - 3 Taco Platter
Amelia shares with us the rich culture and her family recipes from the Temascalcingo region of Mexico. Choose from: Beef Birria, Pork Carnitas, Crispy Walleye or Vegetarian. Served with seasoned papas fritas
US$13.34
BBQ Night
½ rack of slow roasted pork ribs and pulled pork. Served with a side of house BBQ sauce, coleslaw, pickles, Texas toast and matchstick fries
US$20.55
Saturday Night Prime Rib Princess Cut
We start by salt curing and dry aging for 7 days to develop its rich flavor. Slow roasted prime rib served with mashed potatoes, seasonal market vegetables, Texas toasted, beef jus and tiger sauce. 16 oz.
US$38.06
Chicken Taco
US$4.07

Wine Bottle

Btl Prosecco
US$24.72
Btl Brut
US$24.72
Btl Sauv Blanc
US$28.84
Btl Chardonnay
US$39.14
Btl Pinot Grigio
US$28.84
Btl Red Zin
US$28.84
Btl Pinot Noir
US$28.84
Btl Cabernet
US$28.84

Entrees

Wisconsin Mac & Cheese
Creamy, rich and of course oozing with Wisconsin Cheddar & Parmesan cheeses
US$13.34
Hickory Smoked Bacon Mac & Cheese
Original mac & cheese with Bavaria Kitchen’s hickory smoked bacon
US$15.40
Chicken & Biscuits
Buttermilk biscuits covered in traditional chicken pot pie filling
US$17.46
Pork Schnitzel
Crispy Pork Schnitzel, lemon, Door County cherry-mustard sauce, German potato salad, braised caraway cabbage
US$20.55
12 Oz. Beef Tenderloin Steak
Pan-seared beef tenderloin, nightly potato, seasonal market vegetable, Korbel brandy mushroom cream sauce
US$38.06
Chicken Fried Steak Dinner
Lightly breaded beef tenderloin* served with house-made sausage gravy using Madison’s Fraboni’s Italian sausage and matchstick fries
US$19.52

Barebones

Pitcher 1895 Bock #50
US$18.54
#50 Pint 1895 Bock
US$6.18
Mini Bock #50
US$3.09

Refill Growler

Refill Growler #1
US$10.30
Refill Growler #2
US$10.30
Refill Growler #3
US$10.30
Refill Growler #4
US$10.30
Refill Growler #5
US$14.42
Refill Growler #6
US$14.42
Refill Growler #7
US$14.42
Refill Growler #8
US$14.42
Refill Growler #9
US$14.42
Refill Growler #10
US$14.42
Refill Growler #11
US$14.42
Refill Growler #12
US$20.60
Refill Growler #13
US$14.42
Refill Growler #14
US$14.42
Refill Growler #15
US$14.42
Refill Growler #16
US$14.42
Refill Growler #17
US$14.42
Refill Growler #18
US$14.42
Refill Growler #19
US$14.42
Refill Growler #20
US$20.60
Refill Growler #21
US$20.60
Refill Growler #22
US$20.60
Refill Growler #23
US$14.42
Refill Growler #24
US$14.42
Refill Growler #25
US$14.42
Refill Growler #27
US$14.42
Refill Growler #28
US$14.42
Refill Growler #30
US$14.42
Refill Growler #31
US$14.42
Refill Growler #32
US$14.42
Refill Growler #33
US$14.42
Refill Growler #34
US$14.42
Refill Growler #35
US$14.42
Refill Growler #36
US$14.42
Refill Growler #37
US$14.42
Refill Growler #38
US$14.42
Refill Growler #39
US$14.42
Refill Growler #40
US$14.42
Refill Growler #41
US$14.42
Refill Growler #42
US$14.42
Refill Growler #43
US$14.42
Refill Growler #44
US$14.42
Refill Growler #45
US$14.42
Refill Growler #46
US$14.42
Refill Growler #47
US$14.42
Refill Growler #48
US$14.42
Refill Growler #49
US$14.42
Refill Growler #50
US$14.42
Refill Growler #51
US$14.42
Refill Growler #52
US$14.42

Supermoon

Mini Saison #36
US$3.09
#36 Pint Saison
US$6.18
Pitcher Saison #36
US$18.54
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