Cheap Places to Eat in Madison

"It’s come a long way since its inception in 2011, but the pizza is still the star. These tomato pies are pizzas made in reverse, with the tomato sauce on top of the cheese. The flavor combinations are so good, they’ll stick in your head for a while."

"I had friends coming into down and put in a complicated carry out order. The time had to be pushed back. One of my friends had dietary re..."

"As Madison’s most popular pizza place, Ian’s is a classic and favorite choice among kids. Ian's is best known for its Mac n' Cheese pizza. Locations: 100 State St. and 319 N Frances St."

"Flavors: Brandy Old Fashioned, Graham Cracker, Lemon Lavender, Hot Peanut Butter, Mexican Hot Chocolate, Hearty Breakfast, Chocolate Crispy Rice Treat"

"Go here for lots of food at a moderate price, get the steak, the chicken is good but everybody gets it. The steak is cooked right in front of you."

"The brick-and-mortar outpost of Banzo keeps it casual with counter service, several craft beer options, and an expanded menu that includes locally sourced lamb, daily salad and side specials, and a sweet potato falafel with a welcome, swift kick in the pants from serrano peppers. It's all about the chickpeas here, though; ground fresh and fried to a perfect middle ground between crispy and creamy, they're as peerless in a pillowy pita now as they were when Aaron Collins and Netalee Sheinman opened their first food cart in 2011."

"The Banzo food cart serves popular Mediterranean dishes from the restaurant. The dishes are super filling and flavorful. Banzo is home of Madison's Favorite Falafel."

"Whether it is a salad filled with nuts and cranberries or a pesto- and veggie-infused sandwich, you can never go wrong with Good Food."

"This is a casual batik-decorated restaurant specializing in a variety of traditional and fusion Indonesian cuisines. It is not an exclusively vegan restaurant, but it has a decent selection of options for diners who want nothing to do with meats. The dishes contain authentic Indonesian flavors inspired by family recipes that have been passed from one generation to another."

"The restaurant’s name speaks for itself as it serves only authentic and delicious Indonesian courses. The chefs won’t go easy on you, so you should expect only the best and spiciest dishes like pad Thai and bo poh tempeh. Eating here feels like you’re visiting the country itself because of the service, ambiance, and the food itself."