Stoughton

norwegian south · 53589

Stoughton wears its Norwegian heritage on its sleeve, from the Syttende Mai parade every May to the rosemaling on downtown storefronts. It is a small city south of Madison on the Yahara River, close enough for a Madison commute but culturally its own thing, with a tight downtown, a working opera house, and a dating pool that skews toward people who already chose small-town life on purpose. Expect dates at the coffee roaster, the brewery, or a long walk along the river. If you want anonymity and options, this is not your zip code. If you want to be known, it works.

$51,313

median income

$1,148

median rent

The data

Stoughton by the numbers

Median individual income in Stoughton is about $51.3k.
● Verified · Census ACS 5-yr, 2019–2023
The median renter in Stoughton pays about $1,150 a month.
● Verified · Census ACS 5-yr, 2019–2023

On the ground

Local date spots

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19 spots across Stoughton

Stoughton
Drinks
Deaks Pub & Grill
Bar & grill$$$$★ 4.3 · 939
Outdoor seatingGood for groups
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.3★ from 939 Google reviews
Split the bill
$ · budget-friendly is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Deaks Pub & Grill.
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Your share$13
Their share$13
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon11 AM to 11 PM
Tue11 AM to 11 PM
Wed11 AM to 11 PM
Thu11 AM to 11 PM
Fri11 AM to 1 AM
Sat9 AM to 1 AM
Sun9 AM to 11 PM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Outdoor seating · Delivery · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Family-friendly · Groups · Tourists
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Stoughton
Dining
Sunrise Family Restaurant
Family restaurant$$$$★ 4.5 · 854
Good for groupsWheelchair access
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.5★ from 854 Google reviews
Split the bill
$ · budget-friendly is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Sunrise Family Restaurant.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$13
Their share$13
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon7 AM to 3 PM
Tue7 AM to 3 PM
Wed7 AM to 3 PM
Thu7 AM to 3 PM
Fri7 AM to 3 PM
Sat7 AM to 3 PM
Sun7 AM to 3 PM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Delivery · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Family-friendly · Groups · Tourists
Contact
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Stoughton
Dining
Springers
American restaurant$$$$★ 4.3 · 690
Outdoor seatingGood for groups
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.3★ from 690 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$ · mid-range is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Springers.
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Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
MonClosed
TueClosed
Wed11 AM to 8 PM
Thu11 AM to 8 PM
Fri11 AM to 9 PM
Sat11 AM to 9 PM
SunClosed
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
Pets
Dogs allowed
Contact
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Stoughton
Drinks
Viking Brew Pub
Brewpub$$$$★ 4.5 · 583
LGBTQ+ friendlyWheelchair access
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.5★ from 583 Google reviews
Split the bill
$ · budget-friendly is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Viking Brew Pub.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$13
Their share$13
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
MonClosed
TueClosed
Wed4 to 8 PM
Thu4 to 8 PM
Fri3:30 to 9 PM
Sat12 to 9 PM
Sun12 to 6 PM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Delivery · Onsite services · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
LGBTQ+ friendly · Transgender safespace
Pets
Dogs allowed outside
Contact
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Stoughton
Activity
Stoughton Opera House
Performing arts theater★ 4.8 · 572
Wheelchair access
Stoughton
Activity
Viking Lanes
Bowling alley★ 4.3 · 423
Wheelchair access
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.3★ from 423 Google reviews
Split the bill
Price tier unlisted — plug in what you expect to spend at Viking Lanes.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon11 AM to 11 PM
Tue11 AM to 11 PM
Wed11 AM to 11 PM
Thu11 AM to 11 PM
Fri11 AM to 2 AM
Sat11 AM to 2 AM
Sun11 AM to 9 PM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Onsite services
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot
Contact
Call Site Maps
Stoughton
Dining
Indian Curry House
Indian restaurant$$$$★ 4.9 · 403
Good for groupsWheelchair access
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.9★ from 403 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$ · mid-range is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Indian Curry House.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon11 AM to 9 PM
TueClosed
Wed11 AM to 9 PM
Thu11 AM to 9 PM
Fri11 AM to 9 PM
Sat11 AM to 9 PM
Sun11 AM to 9 PM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
No-contact delivery · Delivery · Onsite services · 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
Stoughton
Cafés
Wildwood Café
Coffee shop$$$$★ 4.8 · 319
Outdoor seatingWheelchair access
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.8★ from 319 Google reviews
Split the bill
$ · budget-friendly is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Wildwood Café.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$13
Their share$13
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon7 AM to 2 PM, 4 to 8 PM
Tue7 AM to 2 PM
Wed7 AM to 2 PM
Thu7 AM to 2 PM, 4 to 8 PM
Fri7 AM to 2 PM
Sat7:30 AM to 2 PM
Sun7:30 to 11:30 AM
Parking
Free street parking
Dining
Outdoor seating · Onsite services · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible seating
Crowd
Tourists
Pets
Dogs allowed outside
Contact
Call Site Maps
Stoughton
Drinks
Tailgaters of Stoughton
Bar & grill$$$$★ 4.4 · 271
Good for groupsWheelchair access
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.4★ from 271 Google reviews
Split the bill
$ · budget-friendly is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Tailgaters of Stoughton.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$13
Their share$13
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
MonClosed
Tue9 AM to 11 PM
Wed9 AM to 11 PM
Thu9 AM to 11 PM
Fri9 AM to 12 AM
Sat10 AM to 12 AM
Sun11 AM to 7 PM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
No-contact delivery · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Groups
Contact
Call Site Maps
Stoughton
Dining
Kozy Nuk Cafe
Restaurant$$$$★ 4.8 · 248
LGBTQ+ friendlyGood for groups
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.8★ from 248 Google reviews
Split the bill
$ · budget-friendly is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Kozy Nuk Cafe.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$13
Their share$13
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
MonClosed
Tue7 AM to 2 PM
Wed7 AM to 2 PM
Thu7 AM to 2 PM
Fri7 AM to 2 PM
Sat7 AM to 2 PM
Sun7 AM to 2 PM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Onsite services · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Family-friendly · Groups · LGBTQ+ friendly
Contact
Call Site Maps
Stoughton
Activity
Livsreise - Norwegian Heritage Center
Heritage museum★ 4.7 · 141
Wheelchair access
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.7★ from 141 Google reviews
Split the bill
Price tier unlisted — plug in what you expect to spend at Livsreise - Norwegian Heritage Center.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
MonClosed
Tue9:30 AM to 12 PM, 12:30 to 5 PM
Wed9:30 AM to 12 PM, 12:30 to 5 PM
Thu9:30 AM to 12 PM, 12:30 to 5 PM
Fri9:30 AM to 12 PM, 12:30 to 5 PM
Sat9:30 AM to 12 PM, 12:30 to 5 PM
SunClosed
Dining
Onsite services
Access
Assisted listening devices · Assistive hearing loop · Wheelchair accessible entrance
Crowd
Family-friendly
Contact
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Stoughton
Drinks
Mershon's Cidery
Cider bar$$$$★ 4.8 · 134
Outdoor seatingGood for groups
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.8★ from 134 Google reviews
Split the bill
$ · budget-friendly is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Mershon's Cidery.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$13
Their share$13
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
MonClosed
TueClosed
Wed2 to 8 PM
Thu2 to 8 PM
Fri12 to 8 PM
Sat12 to 8 PM
Sun12 to 5 PM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Outdoor seating · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Groups · Tourists
Pets
Dogs allowed
Contact
Call Site Maps
Stoughton
Drinks
Old Firehouse Lounge
Bar$$$$★ 4.6 · 108
Outdoor seatingLGBTQ+ friendly
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.6★ from 108 Google reviews
Split the bill
$ · budget-friendly is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Old Firehouse Lounge.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$13
Their share$13
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon5 to 10 PM
Tue5 to 10 PM
Wed5 to 10 PM
Thu5 to 10 PM
Fri5 PM to 12 AM
Sat5 PM to 12 AM
Sun10 AM to 3 PM
Parking
Free street parking
Dining
Outdoor seating
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Groups · LGBTQ+ friendly · Tourists
Pets
Dogs allowed
Contact
Call Site Maps
Stoughton
Cafés
Dairyland Dessert Cafe
Cafe$$$$★ 4.8 · 88
Wheelchair access
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.8★ from 88 Google reviews
Split the bill
$ · budget-friendly is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Dairyland Dessert Cafe.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$13
Their share$13
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
MonClosed
TueClosed
Wed12 to 8 PM
Thu12 to 10 PM
Fri12 to 11 PM
Sat12 to 11 PM
Sun12 to 8 PM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Onsite services · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom · Wheelchair accessible seating
Crowd
Tourists
Contact
Site Maps
Stoughton
Drinks
Roxys Restobar
Bar$$$$★ 4.8 · 88
Good for groupsWheelchair access
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.8★ from 88 Google reviews
Split the bill
$ · budget-friendly is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Roxys Restobar.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$13
Their share$13
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon2 PM to 2 AM
Tue2 PM to 2 AM
Wed2 PM to 2 AM
Thu2 PM to 2 AM
Fri2 PM to 2 AM
Sat2 PM to 2:30 AM
Sun12 PM to 2:30 AM
Parking
Free street parking
Dining
Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Groups · Locals
Contact
Call Site Maps
Stoughton
Drinks
Whatever Bar
Bar$$$$★ 3.9 · 82
Good for groupsWheelchair access
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
3.9★ from 82 Google reviews
Split the bill
$ · budget-friendly is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Whatever Bar.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$13
Their share$13
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon8 AM to 2 AM
Tue8 AM to 2 AM
Wed8 AM to 2 AM
Thu8 AM to 2 AM
Fri8 AM to 2:30 AM
Sat8 AM to 2:30 AM
Sun8 AM to 2 AM
Parking
Free street parking
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot
Crowd
Groups
Contact
Call Maps
Stoughton
Dining
The Feiring
Restaurant$$$$★ 4.9 · 69
Good for groupsWheelchair access
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.9★ from 69 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$$ · a splurge is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at The Feiring.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$45
Their share$45
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon4 to 9 PM
TueClosed
WedClosed
ThuClosed
FriClosed
Sat4 to 10 PM
SunClosed
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom · Wheelchair accessible seating
Crowd
Groups · Tourists
Contact
Call Site Maps
Stoughton
Dining
Santo Tequila Stoughton
Restaurant★ 4.7 · 64
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.7★ from 64 Google reviews
Split the bill
Price tier unlisted — plug in what you expect to spend at Santo Tequila Stoughton.
Estimate — adjust$
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
Curbside pickup · Delivery · Takeout · Dine-in
Contact
Call Site Maps
Stoughton
Drinks
Argo Craft Tavern
Bar$$$$★ 4.7 · 43
Good for groupsWheelchair access
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.7★ from 43 Google reviews
Split the bill
$ · budget-friendly is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Argo Craft Tavern.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$13
Their share$13
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
MonClosed
TueClosed
Wed4 to 10 PM
Thu4 to 10 PM
Fri4 to 11 PM
Sat3 to 11 PM
SunClosed
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Groups
Contact
Site Maps

Stoughton

Stoughton by the numbers

Local date spots

Deaks Pub & Grill

Sunrise Family Restaurant

Springers

Viking Brew Pub

Stoughton Opera House

Viking Lanes

Indian Curry House

Wildwood Café

Tailgaters of Stoughton

Kozy Nuk Cafe

Livsreise - Norwegian Heritage Center

Mershon's Cidery

Old Firehouse Lounge

Dairyland Dessert Cafe

Roxys Restobar

Whatever Bar

The Feiring

Santo Tequila Stoughton

Argo Craft Tavern

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