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Find your next vegan meal in Madison
Five current stops for plant-based comfort food, Sunday brunch, State Street dining and one of the strongest all-day vegan diner breakfasts in the Midwest.
This guide separates fully plant-based menus from vegan-by-default and mixed kitchens. Closed older spots such as Sookie’s are not carried forward as current recommendations.
Madison is particularly good for vegan breakfast and comfort food. Monty’s starts earliest, Mad Rabbit provides a fully plant-based Sunday brunch, while Green Owl and JustVeggiez cover later casual meals.
Choose your kind of meal
Early breakfast
Monty’s opens at 7:30 am daily and serves vegan breakfast all day.
Plant-based brunch
Mad Rabbit serves a 100% plant-based Sunday brunch from 9:00 am.
Comfort food
Green Owl and JustVeggiez cover burgers, sandwiches, wings, wraps and plant-based classics.
Restaurants in this guide
Editorial selection · not a rankingGreen Owl Cafe
Schenk-Atwood · Atwood Avenue
Madison’s long-running vegan comfort-food cafe
Green Owl’s current menu says everything is vegan, with optional dairy cheese available on selected dishes. The cafe serves burgers, wraps, pasta, wings, nachos and rotating desserts.
Before you order:Keep the default vegan preparation and skip optional dairy cheese. Monday is closed.
Highlights: Vegan-by-default comfort food, desserts and patio seating.
| Vegan status | Everything vegan by default; selected dishes offer optional dairy cheese. |
|---|---|
| Address | 1970 Atwood Ave Madison, WI 53704 |
| Published hours | Tue–Sun: 11:00 am–8:00 pm Mon: closed |
Mad Rabbit Cafe
Willy Street · Williamson Street
A fully plant-based hotspot with Sunday brunch
Mad Rabbit’s everyday and brunch menus are 100% plant based, covering burgers, flatbreads, tacos, wraps, pancakes, crepes, tofu scramble and breakfast sandwiches.
Before you order:Outside Sunday brunch, the operator currently emphasizes takeout. Sunday brunch is dine-in from 9:00 am–2:30 pm.
Highlights: Fully plant-based brunch and inventive comfort food.
| Vegan status | All menu items are 100% plant based. |
|---|---|
| Address | 805 Williamson St Madison, WI 53703 |
| Published hours | Wed–Thu 3–8 pm; Fri–Sat 3–9 pm; Sun 9 am–2:30 pm; Mon–Tue closed |
JustVeggiez
State Street · Downtown
Plant-based burgers, pizza and globally inspired comfort food
JustVeggiez serves plant-based burgers, vegan drumsticks, pizzas, bowls, salads and desserts from its State Street location.
Before you order:Sunday is closed. The current operator site uses both vegetarian and vegan wording, so this guide uses the broader plant-based label.
Highlights: State Street comfort food and vegan pizzas.
| Status | Plant-based / vegan-focused restaurant. |
|---|---|
| Address | 540 State St Madison, WI 53703 |
| Published hours | Mon–Sat: 11:00 am–8:35 pm Sun: closed |
Juicy Organics
Capitol Square · North Pinckney Street
Organic juices, smoothies and plant-based cafe food
Juicy Organics focuses on organic juices, smoothies, teas and healthy food with plant-based and vegan-friendly options.
How to order vegan:Choose dishes and drinks described as plant-based or vegan and confirm add-ons. The operator markets the cafe as vegan-friendly rather than guaranteeing every item is vegan.
Highlights: Organic smoothies, juices, tea and lighter meals.
| Status | Plant-based options / vegan-friendly cafe. |
|---|---|
| Address | 5 N Pinckney St, Suite 101 Madison, WI 53703 |
| Published hours | Tue–Sat: 9:00 am–5:00 pm Sun–Mon: closed |
Monty’s Blue Plate Diner
Schenk-Atwood · Atwood Avenue
A classic diner with a dedicated vegan menu
Monty’s publishes a separate vegan menu with tofu scramble, vegan pancakes, French toast, breakfast burritos, sandwiches, burgers, soups, pies and oat-milk shakes.
How to order vegan:Use the dedicated vegan menu and specify vegan preparation where required. Meat, eggs, dairy and shared cooking areas are also part of the kitchen.
Highlights: 7:30 am daily opening and vegan breakfast served all day.
| Status | Mixed diner with dedicated vegan menu. |
|---|---|
| Address | 2089 Atwood Ave Madison, WI 53704 |
| Published hours | Daily: 7:30 am–9:00 pm |
Vegan breakfast and brunch in Madison
All-day breakfast
Monty’s vegan menu includes pancakes, French toast, tofu scrambles and breakfast burritos all day.
Sunday plant-based brunch
Mad Rabbit’s Sunday brunch is 100% plant based and starts at 9:00 am.
Plan your Madison vegan food stops
Atwood cluster
Green Owl and Monty’s are both on Atwood Avenue, while Mad Rabbit sits nearby on Williamson Street.
Read the status badge
Green Owl is vegan by default with optional dairy; Monty’s is a mixed diner with a separate vegan menu.
Frequently asked questions
Which entry is fully plant-based?
Mad Rabbit states that all menu items are 100% plant based.
Where can I get the earliest vegan breakfast?
Monty’s opens at 7:30 am daily and serves vegan breakfast all day.
Is Green Owl fully vegan?
Its menu is vegan by default, but selected dishes allow optional dairy cheese.
Research notes and image credit
Official restaurant websites and current Visit Madison sources were reviewed on September 19, 2026.
Featured image: Madison, Wisconsin skyline by Wikideas1, CC0 1.0.
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