It was 4th of July. Came to this part of Madison to take a bike trip around Lake Monona. Started at ended at Garvers. The building is a restored feed building, built in 1906. There is a plaque on the outside of the building that gives some of the history. It has a high quality feel to it, and has been well maintained.
Inside is a collection of small business, a restaurant, lounge and coffee shop. There are restrooms and seating areas inside and outside. The lower level can be used as an event space for receptions and parties.
Micah Rinzel
Ian's is amazing. The vibe here is nice although it can get loud.
Michael Varney
Historic building. Easy parking. Very good food. Nice bar. Great place for events or friendly conversation.
Sam Lancaster
Beautiful building. Lots of indoor seating. Pizza was fantastic, had a make your own salad station. Ask the server to create your favorite salad.
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Excellent event space. The vendors who rent the spaces including Ian’s Pizza, Briar Loft florist, olive branch photography, Kosa Spa and perennial Yoga. So beautifully done. You can simply go and hang out while having lunch or dinner. There is also Ledger coffee brewers. Very near Olbrich Garden. Perfect weekend combo to visit.
Elaine Adkins
I wanted to like this place but it was a confusing and uncomfortable experience. My husband and I came in for dinner on a Monday evening. We went over to the pizza counter and chose the pizza which was difficult because there were no labels or explanations anywhere. We were told to get the pizza at the pick up window. We stood by the registers and they sent us to the other side to a pick up window. We were unable to get the pizza because we didn't pay for it, so back to the register to pay . We finally were able to get the pizza from the the pick up window. The pizza was a bit burnt on the bottom but tolerable. The chairs are very uncomfortable and I ended up standing to eat. My husband found a soft chair but the area, which was occupied by several other people was off limits to us. We looked outside for a place to sit and only found a picnic table. After being on my feet all day, I just wanted somewhere to sit and finish my drink. It didn't happen. If we go back I will bring a seat cushion.
Melody Harrison Hanson
Midwest Vintage Flea Market is all clothes. Etc.
K Van
Very nice restoration of building. Public restrooms were not clean.
Sean Conniff
Great place for pizza ice cream and drinks among many other small businesses
Allie Idzik Heifetz
Garver Feed Mill was an amazing spot to host out staff holiday party. The space was beautiful and everyone was great to work with. We had so many positive comments from staff. We would definitely host another event there in the future!
We had an amazing experience at Garver Feed Mill for our Wedding! The personalized menu planning was fantastic, and the food was a hit with all our guests. Garver handled a lot of the pieces including venue, dinner, drinks, rentals, setup, coffee, dessert, and pizza which made the whole process so much easier. The team was incredibly helpful, listened to our ideas, and worked with us to create the wedding we dreamed of. We couldn’t have asked for a better venue, and we highly recommend Garver Feed Mill for anyone looking for a beautiful, stress-free wedding day!
gwen edel
Pizza, coffee, photos, weddings
Nichelle Galvan
Working with Garver for our daughter’s Quinceañera was amazing. The place is gorgeous & the staff made her special day run so smoothly. If I could give them more stars, I would.
Craig Parsons
Awesome venue for an event! We had 80+ in the public lounge. Well run, great apps, pizza next door at Ian's, bar to ourselves...what's not to like!
Tyler Yomantas
We celebrated our wedding at Garver Feed Mill, and we cannot commend their event coordination staff enough for their exceptional work in making our day flawless. From start to finish, every transition—whether from the ceremony to the reception or into the late-night festivities—was handled seamlessly. The team’s attention to detail was evident in every moment, allowing us to focus entirely on enjoying the day without a single worry.
The kitchen staff exceeded all expectations with an incredible custom menu that was not only beautifully presented but also genuinely delicious—hands down, the best wedding food we have ever had! Our guests are still talking about how incredible each dish was. The entire Garver Feed Mill staff worked together effortlessly, creating a truly unforgettable experience for us and our guests. We are incredibly grateful for everything they did to make our day so special!
It was 4th of July. Came to this part of Madison to take a bike trip around Lake Monona. Started at ended at Garvers. The building is a restored feed building, built in 1906. There is a plaque on the outside of the building that gives some of the history. It has a high quality feel to it, and has been well maintained.
Inside is a collection of small business, a restaurant, lounge and coffee shop. There are restrooms and seating areas inside and outside. The lower level can be used as an event space for receptions and parties.
Ian's is amazing. The vibe here is nice although it can get loud.
Historic building. Easy parking. Very good food. Nice bar. Great place for events or friendly conversation.
Beautiful building. Lots of indoor seating. Pizza was fantastic, had a make your own salad station. Ask the server to create your favorite salad.
Excellent event space. The vendors who rent the spaces including Ian’s Pizza, Briar Loft florist, olive branch photography, Kosa Spa and perennial Yoga. So beautifully done. You can simply go and hang out while having lunch or dinner. There is also Ledger coffee brewers. Very near Olbrich Garden. Perfect weekend combo to visit.
I wanted to like this place but it was a confusing and uncomfortable experience. My husband and I came in for dinner on a Monday evening. We went over to the pizza counter and chose the pizza which was difficult because there were no labels or explanations anywhere. We were told to get the pizza at the pick up window. We stood by the registers and they sent us to the other side to a pick up window. We were unable to get the pizza because we didn't pay for it, so back to the register to pay . We finally were able to get the pizza from the the pick up window. The pizza was a bit burnt on the bottom but tolerable. The chairs are very uncomfortable and I ended up standing to eat. My husband found a soft chair but the area, which was occupied by several other people was off limits to us. We looked outside for a place to sit and only found a picnic table. After being on my feet all day, I just wanted somewhere to sit and finish my drink. It didn't happen. If we go back I will bring a seat cushion.
Midwest Vintage Flea Market is all clothes. Etc.
Very nice restoration of building. Public restrooms were not clean.
Great place for pizza ice cream and drinks among many other small businesses
Garver Feed Mill was an amazing spot to host out staff holiday party. The space was beautiful and everyone was great to work with. We had so many positive comments from staff. We would definitely host another event there in the future!
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We had an amazing experience at Garver Feed Mill for our Wedding! The personalized menu planning was fantastic, and the food was a hit with all our guests. Garver handled a lot of the pieces including venue, dinner, drinks, rentals, setup, coffee, dessert, and pizza which made the whole process so much easier. The team was incredibly helpful, listened to our ideas, and worked with us to create the wedding we dreamed of. We couldn’t have asked for a better venue, and we highly recommend Garver Feed Mill for anyone looking for a beautiful, stress-free wedding day!
Pizza, coffee, photos, weddings
Working with Garver for our daughter’s Quinceañera was amazing. The place is gorgeous & the staff made her special day run so smoothly. If I could give them more stars, I would.
Awesome venue for an event! We had 80+ in the public lounge. Well run, great apps, pizza next door at Ian's, bar to ourselves...what's not to like!
We celebrated our wedding at Garver Feed Mill, and we cannot commend their event coordination staff enough for their exceptional work in making our day flawless. From start to finish, every transition—whether from the ceremony to the reception or into the late-night festivities—was handled seamlessly. The team’s attention to detail was evident in every moment, allowing us to focus entirely on enjoying the day without a single worry.
The kitchen staff exceeded all expectations with an incredible custom menu that was not only beautifully presented but also genuinely delicious—hands down, the best wedding food we have ever had! Our guests are still talking about how incredible each dish was. The entire Garver Feed Mill staff worked together effortlessly, creating a truly unforgettable experience for us and our guests. We are incredibly grateful for everything they did to make our day so special!
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