Cottage Grove

east suburb · 53527

Cottage Grove has roughly doubled since 2000, which is the polite way of saying it is mostly new builds, young families, and a Kwik Trip serving as town square. The dating market reflects that math: heavily coupled, child-forward, and oriented around the Glacial Drumlin Trail rather than any nightlife worth naming. Singles looking for a meet-cute should drive the fifteen minutes back into Madison and accept the commute. The case for Cottage Grove is post-match, not pre-match: cheaper square footage than Monona, a school district people actually move for, and Lake Kegonsa close enough to count.

$60,705

median income

$1,505

median rent

The data

Cottage Grove by the numbers

Median individual income in Cottage Grove is about $60.7k.
● Verified · Census ACS 5-yr, 2019–2023
The median renter in Cottage Grove pays about $1,510 a month.
● Verified · Census ACS 5-yr, 2019–2023

On the ground

Local date spots

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16 spots across Cottage Grove

Cottage Grove
Dining
Buck & Honey's - Monona
Restaurant$$$$★ 4.6 · 2,778
Outdoor seatingLGBTQ+ friendly
Find it
800 W Broadway #300, Monona, WI 53713
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.6★ from 2,778 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$ · mid-range is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Buck & Honey's - Monona.
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Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon11 AM to 9 PM
Tue11 AM to 9 PM
Wed11 AM to 9 PM
Thu11 AM to 9 PM
Fri11 AM to 10 PM
Sat11 AM to 10 PM
Sun11 AM to 9 PM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Outdoor seating · Curbside pickup · Delivery · Onsite services · Takeout
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Groups · LGBTQ+ friendly · Tourists
Contact
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Cottage Grove
Dining
1855 Saloon and Grill
Restaurant$$$$★ 4.3 · 1,010
Outdoor seatingLGBTQ+ friendly
Find it
218 S Main St #100, Cottage Grove, WI 53527
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.3★ from 1,010 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$ · mid-range is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at 1855 Saloon and Grill.
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Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
MonClosed
Tue4 to 10 PM
Wed4 to 10 PM
Thu4 to 10 PM
Fri11 AM to 11 PM
Sat11 AM to 11 PM
Sun11 AM to 8 PM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Outdoor seating · Curbside pickup · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Family-friendly · Groups · LGBTQ+ friendly
Pets
Dogs allowed
Contact
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Cottage Grove
Dining
Michael's On The Lake
American restaurant$$$$★ 4.4 · 890
Outdoor seatingGood for groups
Find it
3101 Eagle Rd, Kansasville, WI 53139
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.4★ from 890 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$ · mid-range is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Michael's On The Lake.
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Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
MonClosed
TueClosed
Wed3 to 8 PM
Thu3 to 8 PM
Fri11 AM to 9 PM
Sat11 AM to 9 PM
Sun12 to 7 PM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Outdoor seating · Onsite services · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Family-friendly · Groups · Tourists
Contact
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Cottage Grove
Drinks
Black Bear Inn
Bar & grill$$$$★ 4.2 · 683
Outdoor seatingLGBTQ+ friendly
Find it
320 W Cottage Grove Rd, Cottage Grove, WI 53527
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.2★ from 683 Google reviews
Split the bill
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Your share$13
Their share$13
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon11 AM to 12 AM
Tue11 AM to 12 AM
Wed11 AM to 12 AM
Thu11 AM to 12 AM
Fri11 AM to 2:30 AM
Sat8 AM to 2:30 AM
Sun8 AM to 11 PM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Outdoor seating · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Family-friendly · Groups · LGBTQ+ friendly
Pets
Dogs allowed outside
Contact
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Cottage Grove
Drinks
Oakstone Recreational
Bar$$$$★ 4.5 · 625
Outdoor seatingGood for groups
Find it
304 Commerce Pkwy, Cottage Grove, WI 53527
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.5★ from 625 Google reviews
Split the bill
$ · budget-friendly is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Oakstone Recreational.
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Your share$13
Their share$13
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon11 AM to 2 AM
Tue11 AM to 2 AM
Wed11 AM to 2 AM
Thu11 AM to 2 AM
Fri11 AM to 2 AM
Sat10 AM to 2 AM
Sun9 AM to 2 AM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Outdoor seating · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Groups · Tourists
Pets
Dogs allowed outside
Contact
Call Site Maps
Cottage Grove
Drinks
Jade Monkey Cocktail Lounge
Cocktail bar$$$$★ 4.5 · 554
Outdoor seatingLGBTQ+ friendly
Find it
217 Cottage Grove Rd, Madison, WI 53716
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.5★ from 554 Google reviews
Split the bill
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Estimate — adjust$
Your share$13
Their share$13
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon3 PM to 1 AM
Tue3 PM to 1 AM
Wed3 PM to 1 AM
Thu3 PM to 1 AM
Fri3 PM to 1 AM
Sat3 PM to 1 AM
Sun3 PM to 1 AM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Outdoor seating · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Groups · LGBTQ+ friendly · Transgender safespace
Contact
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Cottage Grove
Dining
Don Maguey Mexican Restaurant
Mexican restaurant$$$$★ 4.4 · 474
Outdoor seatingLGBTQ+ friendly
Find it
1609 Landmark Dr Ste 101 suite 101, Cottage Grove, WI 53527
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.4★ from 474 Google reviews
Split the bill
$ · budget-friendly is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Don Maguey Mexican Restaurant.
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Your share$13
Their share$13
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon11 AM to 10 PM
Tue11 AM to 10 PM
Wed11 AM to 10 PM
Thu11 AM to 10 PM
Fri11 AM to 10:30 PM
Sat11 AM to 10:30 PM
Sun11 AM to 9 PM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Outdoor seating · Onsite services · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Family-friendly · Groups · LGBTQ+ friendly
Pets
Dogs allowed outside
Contact
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Cottage Grove
Dining
Zen Ramen Lounge
Japanese restaurant$$$$★ 4.5 · 465
Good for groupsWheelchair access
Find it
4674 Cottage Grove Rd, Madison, WI 53716
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.5★ from 465 Google reviews
Split the bill
$ · budget-friendly is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Zen Ramen Lounge.
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Your share$13
Their share$13
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon11 AM to 9 PM
Tue11 AM to 9 PM
Wed11 AM to 9 PM
Thu11 AM to 9 PM
Fri11 AM to 9 PM
Sat11 AM to 9 PM
Sun12 to 9 PM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Delivery · Onsite services · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
College students · Groups
Pets
Dogs allowed outside
Contact
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Cottage Grove
Dining
Yako Sushi House
Japanese restaurant$$$$★ 4.8 · 399
LGBTQ+ friendlyGood for groups
Find it
515 Cottage Grove Rd, Madison, WI 53716
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.8★ from 399 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$ · mid-range is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Yako Sushi House.
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Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
MonClosed
Tue11 AM to 3 PM, 4:30 to 9 PM
Wed11 AM to 3 PM, 4:30 to 9 PM
Thu11 AM to 3 PM, 4:30 to 9 PM
Fri11 AM to 3 PM, 4:30 to 10 PM
Sat11 AM to 3 PM, 4:30 to 10 PM
Sun4 to 9 PM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Delivery · Onsite services · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Family-friendly · Groups · LGBTQ+ friendly
Contact
Call Site Maps
Cottage Grove
Dining
Papa Jimmy's Pizzeria
Pizza restaurant$$$$★ 4.5 · 365
Outdoor seatingGood for groups
Find it
224 W Cottage Grove Rd, Cottage Grove, WI 53527
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.5★ from 365 Google reviews
Split the bill
$ · budget-friendly is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Papa Jimmy's Pizzeria.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$13
Their share$13
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon11 AM to 9 PM
Tue11 AM to 9 PM
Wed11 AM to 9 PM
Thu11 AM to 9 PM
Fri11 AM to 10 PM
Sat11 AM to 10 PM
Sun11 AM to 9 PM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Outdoor seating · Delivery · Drive-through · Onsite services · Takeout
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Groups
Pets
Dogs allowed outside
Contact
Call Site Maps
Cottage Grove
Dining
Doundrins Distilling
Distillery★ 4.8 · 300
LGBTQ+ friendlyWheelchair access
Find it
300 Progress Dr F, Cottage Grove, WI 53527
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.8★ from 300 Google reviews
Split the bill
Price tier unlisted — plug in what you expect to spend at Doundrins Distilling.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
MonClosed
Tue4 to 9 PM
Wed4 to 9 PM
Thu4 to 10 PM
Fri3 to 11 PM
Sat11 AM to 11 PM
Sun11 AM to 8 PM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Onsite services · English
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
LGBTQ+ friendly · Transgender safespace
Contact
Call Site Maps
Cottage Grove
Drinks
Chief's Tavern
Bar$$$$★ 4.4 · 254
Good for groupsWheelchair access
Find it
300 Cottage Grove Rd, Madison, WI 53714
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.4★ from 254 Google reviews
Split the bill
$ · budget-friendly is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Chief's Tavern.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$13
Their share$13
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon2 PM to 2 AM
Tue11:30 AM to 2 AM
Wed11:30 AM to 2 AM
Thu11:30 AM to 2 AM
Fri11:30 AM to 2:30 AM
Sat11 AM to 2:30 AM
Sun11 AM to 2 AM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible parking lot
Crowd
Groups · Locals
Contact
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Cottage Grove
Drinks
Outpost Bar and Grill
Bar$$$$★ 4.4 · 249
Outdoor seatingGood for groups
Find it
227 S Main St, Cottage Grove, WI 53527
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.4★ from 249 Google reviews
Split the bill
$ · budget-friendly is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Outpost Bar and Grill.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$13
Their share$13
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
MonClosed
Tue3 to 11 PM
Wed11 AM to 11 PM
Thu11 AM to 12 AM
Fri11 AM to 12 AM
Sat11 AM to 12 AM
Sun11 AM to 7 PM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Outdoor seating · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Groups
Contact
Call Site Maps
Cottage Grove
Drinks
The Oaks Golf Course
Public golf course★ 4.6 · 230
Wheelchair access
Find it
4740 Pierceville Rd, Cottage Grove, WI 53527
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.6★ from 230 Google reviews
Split the bill
Price tier unlisted — plug in what you expect to spend at The Oaks Golf Course.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon7 AM to 8 PM
Tue7 AM to 8 PM
Wed7 AM to 8 PM
Thu7 AM to 8 PM
Fri7 AM to 8 PM
Sat7 AM to 8 PM
Sun7 AM to 8 PM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Onsite services
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Contact
Call Site Maps
Cottage Grove
Drinks
Cannery Wine Bar and Tasting Room
Bar$$$$★ 4.6 · 118
Outdoor seatingGood for groups
Find it
212 E Main St, Sun Prairie, WI 53590
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.6★ from 118 Google reviews
Split the bill
$ · budget-friendly is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Cannery Wine Bar and Tasting Room.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$13
Their share$13
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon2 to 11 PM
Tue2 to 11 PM
Wed2 to 11 PM
Thu2 to 11 PM
Fri2 PM to 1 AM
Sat12 PM to 1 AM
Sun12 to 10 PM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Outdoor seating · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Groups
Contact
Call Site Maps
Cottage Grove
Dining
Mr Queso Restaurant and Sports Bar
Restaurant$$$$★ 4.2 · 91
Outdoor seatingLGBTQ+ friendly
Find it
1609 Landmark Dr Ste 120, Cottage Grove, WI 53527
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.2★ from 91 Google reviews
Split the bill
$ · budget-friendly is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Mr Queso Restaurant and Sports Bar.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$13
Their share$13
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon11 AM to 10 PM
Tue11 AM to 10 PM
Wed11 AM to 10 PM
Thu11 AM to 10 PM
Fri11 AM to 10:30 PM
Sat11 AM to 10:30 PM
Sun11 AM to 9 PM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Outdoor seating · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Family-friendly · Groups · LGBTQ+ friendly
Pets
Dogs allowed outside
Contact
Call Site Maps

Cottage Grove

Cottage Grove by the numbers

Local date spots

Buck & Honey's - Monona

1855 Saloon and Grill

Michael's On The Lake

Black Bear Inn

Oakstone Recreational

Jade Monkey Cocktail Lounge

Don Maguey Mexican Restaurant

Zen Ramen Lounge

Yako Sushi House

Papa Jimmy's Pizzeria

Doundrins Distilling

Chief's Tavern

Outpost Bar and Grill

The Oaks Golf Course

Cannery Wine Bar and Tasting Room

Mr Queso Restaurant and Sports Bar

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