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Late-night food in Madison, WI: State Street slices, wings, tacos and 24-hour breakfast

Madison keeps eating after 10 p.m., especially around State Street and the Kohl Center. Every place here was confirmed on its own site or menu in November 2026, and the dishes named come from those pages. Hours change, and many places keep shorter hours on weeknights, so check the place's own site or call before you go.

Checked against official sources · Updated November 10, 2026

State Street and the Capitol Square

  • Ian's Pizza (100 State St.): New York-style slices and the Mac n' Cheese pizza. The State Street page lists closing at 2 a.m. on Thursdays and 2:30 a.m. on Fridays and Saturdays, and the shop offers gluten-free and vegan pizza options.
  • Raising Cane's (579 State St.): chicken fingers with crinkle-cut fries, Texas toast and Cane's Sauce, as the Box Combo or Caniac Combo. The page lists closing at 2 a.m. Sunday through Wednesday and 3 a.m. Thursday through Saturday.
  • Asian Kitchen (449 State St.): General Tso's chicken, crab rangoon, lo mein and fried rice. The page lists 6 p.m. to 3 a.m., Tuesday through Sunday.
  • Baked Wings & Things (250 State St.): baked wings, jumbo tenders, smash burgers and fried cheese curds. It stays open until 2:30 a.m. Thursday through Saturday, per its site.
  • State Street Brats (603 State St.): red and white brats, a cheeseburger, cheese curds and wings. Its site lists a late-night menu and 2 a.m. closing.
  • Luchador Tequila & Taco Bar (558 State St.): gyro tacos, a pulled pork taco and a Cali Burrito with carne asada and fries. The site lists 2 a.m. closing on Fridays and Saturdays and 1 a.m. on Thursdays.
  • Doubletap Beercade (347 State St.): an arcade bar with a kitchen menu of housemade pizzas like the Level 99 Supreme, wings, nachos and hot dogs. The site lists 2 a.m. closing most nights.

Near campus and the Kohl Center

  • Nitty Gritty (223 N. Frances St.): the burgers-and-sandwiches tavern a block north of the Kohl Center. Its page lists food hours until midnight every day.
  • MacTaggart's Market and Deli (230 W. Lakelawn Pl.): made-to-order deli sandwiches and salads with Boar's Head meats and cheeses, plus breakfast sandwiches. It lists midnight closing daily.
  • Cheba Hut (453 W. Gilman St.): toasted subs, with a veggie category and gluten-free bread. The site lists midnight closing most nights and 2 a.m. on Fridays and Saturdays.
  • Wings Over Madison (2739 University Ave.): wings in 17 flavors, crispy tenders and crinkle-cut fries. The site lists 2 a.m. closing Friday and Saturday.

Tavern pizza and sandwiches past 10

  • Greenbush Bar (914 Regent St.): "iconic tavern style pizza." The site lists open until midnight, seven days a week.
  • Milio's Sandwiches (2145 Regent St.): the Regent Street shop lists pickup until midnight every day, with delivery ending earlier.

Diner and breakfast at any hour

  • Denny's (1798 Thierer Rd., east side): the Thierer Road location lists Thursday through Sunday as open 24 hours. The menu includes the Lumberjack Slam, pancakes and the Philly Cheesesteak Omelette.

Around the area

  • DeForest: Timbers Tavern Bar & Grill (208 W. North St.) serves pizza on its late-night menu until close, which is 1:30 a.m. on Fridays and Saturdays; it also has burgers, wings, gyro sandwiches and Reubens.

Browse the bars and fast food in the directory, or see where to eat in Madison.

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