Far East

suburban east · 53718

Far East Madison is where the city quietly turns into errands. Think East Towne, the interstate exits, big-box parking lots, and subdivisions that all share the same cul-de-sac genome. The advantage is logistics: cheap parking, chain reliability, a movie theater, dinner at a recognizable name, and an easy drive home in either direction. The cost is atmosphere. Nothing here will write the story for you, so the conversation has to do the work. Use it for a second or third date with someone who values convenience over scenery, or as a midpoint when one of you commutes from Sun Prairie or Cottage Grove.

4,224

singles 22–50

60%

male

$58,542

median income

$1,696

median rent

The data

Far East by the numbers

Far East runs male-heavy, about 60% men to 40% women.
● Verified · Census ACS 5-yr, 2019–2023
Median individual income in Far East is about $58,500.
● Verified · Census ACS 5-yr, 2019–2023
Wisconsin doesn’t register by party; by the 2024 presidential vote Dane County (Madison) leaned Democratic about 75% Harris to 23% Trump - one of the bluest counties in the country.
● Modeled · Dane County certified canvass, Nov 2024
The median renter in Far East pays about $1,700 a month.
● Verified · Census ACS 5-yr, 2019–2023
About 4,200 Far East residents ages 22 to 50 are single.
● Verified · Census ACS 5-yr, 2019–2023

On the ground

Local date spots

19 spots · tap a point, label, or class to filter

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19 spots across Far East

Far East
Dining
The Old Fashioned
Restaurant$$$$★ 4.5 · 4,891
Far East
Activity
The Sylvee
Live music venue★ 4.7 · 2,625
LGBTQ+ friendlyWheelchair access
Far East
Dining
Alchemy Cafe
American restaurant$$$$★ 4.6 · 1,548
Far East
Activity
High Noon Saloon
Live music venue★ 4.6 · 1,321
LGBTQ+ friendlyWheelchair access
Far East
Dining
Mint Mark
New American restaurant$$$$★ 4.6 · 1,199
Far East
Dining
The Harvey House
Restaurant$$$$★ 4.7 · 954
Far East
Dining
The Globe
Asian restaurant$$$$★ 4.8 · 837
Far East
Cafés
Lakeside St. Coffee House
Coffee shop$$$$★ 4.7 · 836
Far East
Cafés
Madison Sourdough
Bakery$$$$★ 4.6 · 777
LGBTQ+ friendlyWheelchair access
Find it
916 Williamson St, Madison, WI 53703
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.6★ from 777 Google reviews
Split the bill
$ · budget-friendly is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Madison Sourdough.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$13
Their share$13
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon8 AM to 3 PM
Tue8 AM to 3 PM
Wed8 AM to 3 PM
Thu8 AM to 3 PM
Fri8 AM to 3 PM
SatClosed
Sun8 AM to 3 PM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
In-store pickup · In-store shopping · Onsite services · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
LGBTQ+ friendly
Contact
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Far East
Cafés
Batch Bakehouse
Bakery$$$$★ 4.8 · 772
LGBTQ+ friendlyWheelchair access
Find it
1402 Williamson St, Madison, WI 53703
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.8★ from 772 Google reviews
Split the bill
$ · budget-friendly is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Batch Bakehouse.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$13
Their share$13
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
MonClosed
Tue7 AM to 5 PM
Wed7 AM to 5 PM
Thu7 AM to 5 PM
Fri7 AM to 5 PM
Sat8 AM to 5 PM
Sun8 AM to 5 PM
Parking
Free street parking
Dining
In-store pickup · In-store shopping · Onsite services · Takeout
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance
Crowd
LGBTQ+ friendly
Contact
Call Site Maps
Far East
Cafés
Cargo Coffee
Coffee shop$$$$★ 4.5 · 727
Far East
Drinks
Turn Key Supper Club
Bar$$$$★ 4.4 · 376
Outdoor seatingLGBTQ+ friendly
Find it
1344 E Washington Ave, Madison, WI 53703
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.4★ from 376 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$ · mid-range is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Turn Key Supper Club.
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Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
MonClosed
Tue5 to 9 PM
Wed5 to 9 PM
Thu5 to 9 PM
Fri4 to 10 PM
Sat4 to 10 PM
Sun9 AM to 2 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
Far East
Activity
Cafe CODA
Jazz club$$$$★ 4.7 · 369
Outdoor seatingLGBTQ+ friendly
Find it
1224 Williamson St, Madison, WI 53703
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.7★ from 369 Google reviews
Split the bill
$ · budget-friendly is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Cafe CODA.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$13
Their share$13
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
MonClosed
Tue5 to 11 PM
Wed5 to 11 PM
Thu5 PM to 12 AM
Fri5 PM to 2 AM
Sat2 PM to 2 AM
SunClosed
Parking
Free street parking
Dining
Outdoor seating · Onsite services · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Family-friendly · Groups · LGBTQ+ friendly
Pets
Dogs allowed
Contact
Call Site Maps
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Cafés
EVP Coffee East
Coffee shop$$$$★ 4.6 · 304
Far East
Dining
Haven
Restaurant$$$$★ 4.8 · 303
Far East
Cafés
MOKA
Coffee shop$$$$★ 4.7 · 271
Far East
Cafés
The Victory Madison
Coffee shop$$$$★ 4.7 · 244
Far East
Cafés
Ledger Coffee Roasters
Coffee shop$$$$★ 4.7 · 185
Far East
Cafés
Stellie's Ice Cream
Ice cream shop★ 4.5 · 98
LGBTQ+ friendlyGood for groups
Find it
1815 E Washington Ave, Madison, WI 53704
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.5★ from 98 Google reviews
Split the bill
Price tier unlisted — plug in what you expect to spend at Stellie's Ice Cream.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon2 to 10 PM
Tue2 to 10 PM
Wed2 to 10 PM
Thu2 to 10 PM
Fri2 to 10 PM
Sat2 to 10 PM
Sun2 to 10 PM
Parking
Free parking garage
Dining
Curbside pickup · No-contact delivery · Delivery · In-store pickup · In-store shopping
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot
Crowd
Family-friendly · Groups · LGBTQ+ friendly
Pets
Dogs allowed outside
Contact
Call Site Maps

Far East

Far East by the numbers

Local date spots

The Old Fashioned

The Sylvee

Alchemy Cafe

High Noon Saloon

Mint Mark

The Harvey House

The Globe

Lakeside St. Coffee House

Madison Sourdough

Batch Bakehouse

Cargo Coffee

Turn Key Supper Club

Cafe CODA

EVP Coffee East

Haven

MOKA

The Victory Madison

Ledger Coffee Roasters

Stellie's Ice Cream

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