With graduation about a week away, panic may be starting to set in.??Not only do you have to worry about finals and finding a real job, you have to figure out where to take all of your relatives who came to Madison to see you get your well-deserved diploma.??Well, let your panic subside and take them to the family-friendly Hubbard Avenue Diner.??
The Hubbard Avenue Diner opened up four years ago at 7445 Hubbard Avenue in Middleton, and is owned by the same corporation that owns seven area eateries including Monty's Blue Plate Diner, 2089 Atwood Ave., and Bluephies, 2701 Monroe St. Hubbard Avenue Diner is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner and also offers catering services.??
When you step into the Hubbard Avenue Diner, it is as if you've stepped back into the days of sock hops and malt shops.??Right away, you see a dessert case full of mouth-watering pies, cakes and cheesecakes, making you want to skip your meal and dive right into one of the delectable desserts. You can choose to sit at the counter, just like an old-fashioned diner, or in one of the many tables or booths.??The servers are friendly and never let a soda glass get empty; they're always right there with a pitcher to ensure that you have a full glass.??
For a complete diner feeling, order one of the hand-pattied burgers.??All of the burgers are served with your choice of perfectly cooked French fries or cole slaw.??To celebrate your graduation, you could try the On Wisconsin Burger for $6.59.??It's a juicy burger topped with cheddar cheese, special Hubbard sauce, grilled onions, lettuce, tomato and pickles, all on a freshly baked bun. The special Hubbard sauce seemed to be a mix between ranch and thousand-island salad dressing and was a great addition to the burger.
Valerie Pappas, who was enjoying the On Wisconsin Burger, said, \The Hubbard Avenue Diner definitely has the best burgers in the Madison area.""??
Hubbard Avenue Diner also offers what they call Big Bowls.?? These dishes are comparable to single-serving casseroles just like your mom used to make.??The Cordon Bleu Big Bowl, $7.19, is absolutely delicious.??It features pan-seared chicken, smoked ham and a wonderful four-cheese sauce over a wild rice pilaf; then is topped with melted swiss cheese, parmesan bread crumbs and crumbled bacon. All of the ingredients combine to form a flavorful meal so hearty that you're sure to leave with some leftovers.??
If you're not up for a burger or a Big Bowl, the Hubbard Avenue Diner also offers various sandwiches, platters, soups and salads.??If you're feeling like some home-cooked food, enter the Hubbard Avenue Diner's Comfort Zone and try comfort foods like Mother Hubbard's Chicken Pot Pie, $8.99, or Meatloaf of the Gods, $8.99, which frequent patron Linda O'Brien said, ""tastes just like Mom's."" No matter what, you're sure to find a hearty meal choice that will tempt your taste buds.
Even though the meals are quite filling, make sure to save room for dessert.??If you don't choose to have any of the pies or cakes, be sure to try the Hot Fudge Brownie Sundae, $4.99. Your eyes will pop out of your head when your server brings this monstrous dessert to your table.??It's so big you'll need some friends to help finish it.??This classic consists of a homemade brownie topped with vanilla ice cream, hot fudge, whipped cream and a cherry.??It is rich, chocolatey and sinful, and you're sure to love every bite of it.'''?
The Hubbard Avenue Diner puts a fun twist on the classic diner fare.?? You can get anything from a cup of coffee to a pint of Capital Brewery beer. Its versatility creates an atmosphere that will please patrons of all ages. So whether it be visiting family or hungry friends, take them for a satisfying meal at the Hubbard Avenue Diner.
