100% Plant-Based Since 2009

Where comfort
meets compassion

Madison's longest-running vegan restaurant. Heartwarming dishes that bring all appetites together for one thing: a delicious meal.

Explore MenuOur Story
4.8 on Yelp
15+ Years in Madison
Cozy restaurant interior

"The tastiest vegan comfort food in Madison"

— Isthmus Magazine

Fresh vegan dishes
Our Story

Plant-powered
since 2009

Since 2009, The Green Owl Cafe has aimed to provide Madison with the tastiest of heartwarming vegan comfort food. As Madison's longest-running completely vegetarian and vegan restaurant, we believe we have succeeded.

Our cozy space features roughly 30 seats for dine-in, a full-service bar with local beers and spirits, and a seasonal patio. Our goal is to create dishes that bring all appetites and diets together.

Don't miss our famous rotating dessert menu, crafted by our in-house savant of all things sweet, Cara Mosley.

15+
Years Open
100%
Plant-Based
30+
Menu Items
Reviews

What our guests say

„

The pesto Alfredo pasta was soooo good. Tons of yummy mushrooms, broccoli and cauliflower and the sauce was to die for. You'd never know it was vegan.

S
Sarah M.
First Visit
„

My wife is vegan so we're so happy to have a Madison restaurant that caters to her. I'm a meat eater that would give up meat for a meal to eat here without hesitation.

D
David K.
Regular Guest
„

The crab cake po boy was very tasty. The bread, the crunch, the sauce — all super flavorful and balanced.

M
Michelle T.
Weekend Brunch
Visit Us

Ready for some
comfort food?

Stop by for dine-in, take-out, or grab a seat at our full-service bar. We've got local beers, craft cocktails, and the best vegan comfort food in Madison waiting for you.

Location
1970 Atwood Avenue
Madison, WI 53704
Hours
Check our socials
for current hours
Call NowFollow Us
Restaurant atmosphere