Amy's Café
Food: American, Greek
414 W. Gilman St.
(608) 255-8172
www.amyscafé.comPrice: $8-$15
Cool Features: Amy's offers American-style cuisine with a Mediterranean flair.Buffalo Wild Wings Grill & Bar
Food: Wings, burgers
529 State St.
(608) 255-9464
www.buffalowildwings.comPrice: $5-$15
Cool Features: This sports bar has two levels of seating, with large television monitors to show the day's biggest sporting event.The Casbah Restaurant
Food: Mediterranean cuisine
119 E. Main St.
(608) 255-2272
www.thecasbahrestaurant.comPrice: $8-$15
Cool Features: Located near the capital, this low-lit restaurant offers three separately themed dining levels. For a special occasion order a hookah and try King Tut's lower seating.Chin's Asia Fresh
Food: Chinese
422 State St.
(608) 661-0177
www.chins.comPrice: $5-$10
Cool Features: Chin's food isn't just cheap and fresh, it's healthy, too.Chipotle
Food: Mexican
658 State St.
(608) 250-4613
Price: $7-$10
Cool Features: Available for order online. Booth-style seating. Bar seating at the window looking out onto State Street. Most noted for their huge burritos. Einstein Bros. Bagels
Food: Sandwiches, bagels
652 State St.
(608) 257-9828
www.einsteinbros.comPrice: $2-$8
Cool Features: There aren't many surprises here, though every few months they will come out with a featured bagel that is worth a try.Five Guys
Food: Hamburgers
517 State St.
(608) 255-2520
Price: $5-$7
Cool Features: Fast service and great MTO burgers and fries while you wait. Great for families and friends. Can be very packed and hard to find seating around dinnertime on the weekends. Ian's Pizza & Salad
Food: Pizza
119 State St.
(608) 442-3535
www.ianspizza.comPrice: $5-$10
Cool Features: How can you go wrong with pizza toppings like macaroni and cheese, guacamole burrito, and BBQ chicken and pineapple?Mia Za's
Food: Italian
515 State St.
(608) 661-3255
Price: $4-$7
Cool Features: Order on tickets where you can personalize your pastas, salads, pizzas, and panini with meats, veggies, cheeses, and dressings. Noodles & Company
Food: Asian to Italian pastas
232 State St.
(608) 257-6393
www.noodles.comPrice: $8-$15
Cool Features: This restaurant seems to be all-over the country. This particular location has two levels and a view of upper State Street.Potbelly Sandwich Works
Food: sandwiches, soups
564 State St.
(608) 259-9553
www.potbelly.comPrice: $4-$8
Cool Features: This place is known for their inventive sandwiches, delicious shakes, and flavorful soups at a quality price.Qdoba
Food: Mexican
548 State St.
(608) 280-8720
www.qdoba.comPrice: $4-$8
Cool Features: This is a late-night favorite. You can always find a spot to sit, and sometimes even someone you know. During the warm seasons, they offer outside seating and cold Coronas.Rising Son's Deli
Food: Mediterranean and Thai
617 State St.
(608) 661-4334
Price: $4-$7
Cool Features: Very small, sometimes drafty restaurant. But students swear by the food. Famous for Pad Thai and Drunken Noodles. Sunroom Café
Food: Coffee, breakfast
638 State St.
(608) 255-1555
Price: $2-$8
Cool Features: This restaurant is a must for morning-lovers. The windows are tall and capture exceptional morning light, hence its name.Toppers Pizza
Food: Pizza
1368 Regent St.
(608) 284-8484
Price: $5-$10 per person
Cool Features: Great place to order food from; very fast delivery. Good pizza and breadstick deals.Tutto Pasta Trattoria
Food: Authentic Italian dishes
305 State St.
(608) 294-1000
Price: $10-$15
Cool Features: Students enjoy the festive scenery and extensive wine list. This is a great place for a night out with friends, or if on a date.