Hungry, Hangry, or Hankering?
If so, we've got you covered! Experience world-class quality from our hometown favorites such as Metcalf’s Local To Go, Ancora Artisan Coffee & Tea, and fresh-forward menus by local Chef Tory Miller at Vinoteca Wine & Tapa, Mad Town Gastropub, and Look Mom No Hands. Relax and enjoy a refreshing beverage at our Launch Deck bar.
After Security Screening
Ancora Artisan Coffee & Tea
OPEN with limited hours
At MSN’s post-security location near gate 8, Ancora welcomes passengers to indulge in expertly pulled coffees and teas that span the globe. Or, take in a pre-flight glass of premium wine or beer alongside freshly made small plates, sandwiches and snacks. With ample seating and wide, entertaining views of the airfield, passengers are encouraged to sit down and unwind through dwell time at this modern, Madison favorite coffee bar.
Launch Deck Bar
OPEN daily starting 11 a.m.
Step into another time at the Gatsby-era inspired Launch Deck Bar located near gate 13. With local beers on tap and an extensive craft cocktail list featuring the Wisconsin Old Fashioned, the Perfect Paloma and the Strawberry Fizz. Launch Deck also features wines, alcohol free options and light snacks.
Look Mom No Hands
OPEN with limited hours
For the most fun you can have on two wheels, step into the road bike paradise that is Look Mom No Hands, located across from gates 5 and 6. Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner. Featuring locally inspired dishes such as Wisconsin beer battered cheese curds, the Badger Melt and the Pretzel Beer Brat topped with house-made Spotted Cow beer cheese and served on a warm pretzel bun. Belly up to the bike bar for cocktails and local beers on tap.
Metcalfe’s Local to Go
OPEN from first flight, through last departure
Proudly serving the Madison community for nearly a century, Metcalfe’s grocery has led the way in environmental practices supplying the region with sustainable, locally sourced foods. Metcalfe’s post-security shop and restaurant across from gate 8 offers travelers a true taste of Wisconsin with their array of local products including favorites such as: Sprecher Brewery’s Gourmet Sodas, Oakhouse Bakery Specialty Granola, Gail Ambrosius' Chocolates and Rickland Orchards’ Granola Bars. At the quick service counter, passengers can order custom-built sandwiches to go. Sample menu items include: hot breakfast Paninis, Grilled Lemongrass Chicken Báhn Mì, Turkey Florentine with gruyere, and a French Onion Grilled Cheese oozing with Swiss and gruyere cheeses. Rounded off with portable drinks, nutritious snacks and freshly baked treats, there’s something for every traveler at Metcalfe’s Local to Go.
Mad Town Gastropub
OPEN with limited hours
Across from gate 8 and featuring a menu of fresh-forward, seasonal dishes created by James Beard award-winning local chef, Tory Miller, Mad Town Gastropub promises passengers an exceptional post-security feast they’ll remember long after departure. Make yourself at home at the wide-open bar and begin your journey through Wisconsin’s fields with the Grilled Vegetable Sandwich, dressed with white ale pepper jack sauce and griddled on a doughy, fresh pretzel bun. Or, dive into the seductively simple Pork Belly Slider plated with piquant pickled veggies. Sweet endings include freshly made hand pies crowned with frozen vanilla custard. The full service bar delivers a top-notch roster of local and international brews, handcrafted cocktails as well as soft drinks and coffee. Serving breakfast through dinner and last departures, Mad Town Gastropub promises a memorable start to every journey.
Vinoteca Wine & Tapas
OPEN with limited hours
Vinoteca Wine & Tapas Bar next to gate 7 welcomes passengers to start their post-security journey in tranquil surrounds, enjoying expansive views of the airfield while sipping tantalizing tipples and delighting in local gastronomic pleasures with small plates created by Madison’s own, James Beard award-winner, Chef Tory Miller. From deviled eggs topped with pork belly and Maryland crab ceviche, to warming plates of “grown-up” grilled cheese, fresh Wisconsin cheese curds topped with Korean chili sauce, and shredded chicken on toasted sourdough crowned with caramelized onions and apricot chutney—there’s a plate to tempt every MSN jetsetter. Paired with exceptional wine, local beers and handcrafted cocktails, passengers can relax and unwind in Vinoteca Wine & Tapas Bar’s elegant, modern setting.
Before Security Screening
Ancora Artisan Coffee & Tea
OPEN with limited hours
Location: Adjacent to baggage claim
Committed to thoughtfully sourced, hand-roasted coffees and extraordinary teas, Madison-based Ancora has been fueling the local community for over 20 years.
Jetsetters can follow their noses to Ancora’s MSN outpost, drawn in by the intoxicating aroma of freshly brewed beverages. Chose from boutique selections ranging from classic French Roasted Sumatra to smoky Blackbeard’s Blend, plus even more exotic choices like Ethiopia Yirgacheffe, Nicaraguan Las Diosas and Sumatran Permata Gaya. Pulled to perfection with state-of-the-art equipment, shots are topped by a rich tawny crema. Handcrafted sandwiches made with top-shelf, locally-sourced fillings and a full range of freshly made baked goods are perfect to grab and go.