Merchant Madison

121 S Pinckney St, Madison
(608) 259-9799

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Steak Frites
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Sandwich
Burgers
Fries

Menu

Featured items
Steak & Eggs
two eggs* any style, breakfast potatoes, french onion fondue, petite salad
Farmers Market Omelet
green cabbage, roasted mushrooms, fontina cheese, caramelized onions, petite salad (v)
Brioche French Toast
brioche french toast, fig jam, maple syrup, butter (v)
Fried Cheese Curds
buttermilk-battered and fried. served with ranch and hot honey (v)
Two Egg Breakfast
two eggs* any style, potatoes, and choice of breakfast sausage, bacon, or mashed avocado*
Crispy Fried Chicken Sandwich
napa cabbage slaw, jalapeno crema, pickled vegetables, black pepper aioli, fresh herbs, toasted brioche bun
Side of Bacon
Hand-Cut French Fries
served with black pepper aioli (v, can be made vegan upon request in notes)
Cheese, Charcuterie, & House Pickles
rotating selection served with fruit preserves, honey, marcona almonds, crackers, with house pickles, mustard, toasted ciabatta (can be made vegetarian and gluten free upon request in notes)

For the Table
Fried Cheese Curds
buttermilk-battered and fried. served with ranch and hot honey (v)
Cheese, Charcuterie, & House Pickles
rotating selection served with fruit preserves, honey, marcona almonds, crackers, with house pickles, mustard, toasted ciabatta (can be made vegetarian and gluten free upon request in notes)
Sweet Corn Fondue
corn, sarvecchio and mozzarella fondue, grilled scallions, parmesan crisp. served with warm potato chips (v, gf)
Shrimp Ceviche
lightly poached and marinated shrimp, shaved red onion, cucumber, cilantro, served with saltine crackers

Benedicts
Shakshuka Eggs Benedict
english muffin, roasted red peppers, harissa & tomato sauce, poached eggs
Shrimp Cake Benedict
english muffin, parmesan crusted shrimp cakes, frisee, poached eggs, old bay, whole grain mustard hollandaise*

Brunch / Lunch
Steak & Eggs
two eggs* any style, breakfast potatoes, french onion fondue, petite salad
Farmers Market Omelet
green cabbage, roasted mushrooms, fontina cheese, caramelized onions, petite salad (v)
Brioche French Toast
brioche french toast, fig jam, maple syrup, butter (v)
Two Egg Breakfast
two eggs* any style, potatoes, and choice of breakfast sausage, bacon, or mashed avocado*
Avocado Toast
grilled sourdough, spring radish, jammy egg*, sunflower gremolata (v)
Chia Seed Parfait
coconut milk hydrated chia seeds, greek yogurt, triple berry and avocado jam, gluten free almond and orange granola (gf)
Chilaquiles
chilaquiles, corn tortilla chips, arbol & guajillo chile salsa, queso fresco, scallion, two sunny side up eggs (v, gf)
Bibb Lettuce Salad
bibb lettuce, fried capers, shaved market vegetables (v, can be made vegan upon request in notes)

Sandwiches
Crispy Fried Chicken Sandwich
napa cabbage slaw, jalapeno crema, pickled vegetables, black pepper aioli, fresh herbs, toasted brioche bun
Brunch Merchant Burger
double patty from englewood grass-fed farm*, brioche bun, hook's 3 year cheddar, black pepper aioli, b&b pickles, served medium with fries.
Brioche Scrambled Sammie
bacon, egg, fontina, horseradish-garlic aioli, brioche bun
The Big M.E.C
oyster mushroom, egg, fontina, herb-aioli, brioche bun

Sides
Side of Breakfast Sausage
Side of Bacon
Side of Breakfast Potatoes
Hand-Cut French Fries
served with black pepper aioli (v, can be made vegan upon request in notes)
Side of Toast
Side of Two Eggs
Side of Fruit
Petite Salad

Featured items
Crispy Fried Chicken Sandwich
napa cabbage slaw, jalapeno crema, pickled vegetables, black pepper aioli, fresh herbs, toasted brioche bun
Oklahoma Onion Burger
Double patty smashed burger, steamed onions, american cheese, brioche bun
Carrot Cake
pecans, dried currants, cinnamon, nutmeg, cardamom & orange blossom cream cheese frosting
The Merchant Burger
double patty from englewood grass-fed farm*, brioche bun, hook's 3 year cheddar, black pepper aioli, b&b pickles, served with fries
Cheese, Charcuterie, & House Pickles
rotating selection served with fruit preserves, honey, marcona almonds, crackers, with house pickles, mustard, toasted ciabatta (can be made vegetarian and gluten free upon request in notes)

Bar Snacks
Fried Cheese Curds
buttermilk-battered and fried. served with ranch and hot honey (v)
Sweet Corn Fondue
corn, sarvecchio and mozzarella fondue, grilled scallions, parmesan crisp. served with warm potato chips (v, gf)
Cheese, Charcuterie, & House Pickles
rotating selection served with fruit preserves, honey, marcona almonds, crackers, with house pickles, mustard, toasted ciabatta (can be made vegetarian and gluten free upon request in notes)
Hand-Cut French Fries
served with black pepper aioli (v, can be made vegan upon request in notes)
Shrimp Ceviche
lightly poached and marinated shrimp, shaved red onion, cucumber, cilantro, served with saltine crackers
House Marinated Olives
citrus oil, marcona almonds, fried rosemary (v, vg)

Starters
Roasted Broccoli
chimichurri marinated broccoli, harissa-tomato sauce, whipped tahini, feta, smoked almonds (v, can be made vegan upon request in notes)
Beet Salad
crème fraîche, pickled shallot, citrus gel, hazelnuts, tarragon (v, can be made vegan upon request in notes)
Shrimp Cakes
parmesan crusted shrimp cakes, herbed sauce gribiche, frisee, pickled shallots, fried capers
Bibb Lettuce Salad
bibb lettuce, fried capers, shaved market vegetables (v, can be made vegan upon request in notes)

Sandwiches
The Merchant Burger
double patty from englewood grass-fed farm*, brioche bun, hook's 3 year cheddar, black pepper aioli, b&b pickles, served with fries
Oklahoma Onion Burger
Double patty smashed burger, steamed onions, american cheese, brioche bun
Crispy Fried Chicken Sandwich
napa cabbage slaw, jalapeno crema, pickled vegetables, black pepper aioli, fresh herbs, toasted brioche bun
Heirloom Tomato Caprese Sandwich
heirloom tomato, burrata, roasted red pepper & garlic aioli, hoagie roll, balsamic dressed mixed greens (v

Desserts
Carrot Cake
pecans, dried currants, cinnamon, nutmeg, cardamom & orange blossom cream cheese frosting
Flourless Chocolate Brownie
dark cherry-chocolate ice cream, luxardo cherry, flake salt (v, gf)
Meyer Lemon Tart
Passionfruit curd, strawberry, coconut creme & toasted coconut (v)

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Recent Reviews

best birthday dinner ever. both of our servers were so wonderful and kind and connected with us all. before our first server was done for the day she brought out my birthday treat and treated us like friends. she also knew the drink menu well and recommended a yummy first drink for a 21st birthday. the service was amazing from all the staff. the place itself is also the perfect casual dinner vibe, you can even dress up more too!
January 2026
My women's Meetup group really enjoys coming here for happy hour and trivia. Then often when the group concludes, my husband arrives and we eat dinner. We are always nicely treated here and the ambiance is great.
January 2026
Very nice server, beautiful ambiance, quick drinks and each course of food came out perfectly timed. Sazerac and Wisco old fashioned were great. Cheese curds are excellent and we think they are one of the best in the area. They provide ranch and spicy hot honey which is fantastic with the curds. Spouse had steak frites ribeye. It was perfectly cooked medium rare. Not the most tender ever had but very good. Fries were hand cut and a touch over salted. These fries were great in...
December 2025

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Merchant Madison

121 S Pinckney St, Madison, WI 53703
(608) 259-9799