Babcock Dairy – American
Steeped in collegiate tradition, this bustling dairy destination invites guests into a sun-drenched space where the comforting aroma of griddled sandwiches and fresh-churned cream lingers in the air. Golden-brown melts oozing with local cheeses and towering deli classics like the Mendota Club anchor a menu that celebrates hearty, wholesome flavors, making every bite feel like a warm embrace of Wisconsin heritage.
1605 Linden Drive, Madison, Wisconsin 53706 https://babcockdairystore.wisc.edu/Rating: 4/5 (1 reviews)
Cuisine: American
Price range: $
Dietary options: dairy-free, gluten-free, halal, high-protein, low-carb, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, mediterranean, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb, soy-free
Diet fit at Babcock Dairy
Dairy-Free at Babcock Dairy
Babcock Dairy in Madison has 7 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Beef Snack Sticks, Peanut Butter & Jelly and Nutty Professor. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Gluten-Free at Babcock Dairy
Babcock Dairy in Madison has 1 gluten-free-tagged dish on its current menu, including Beef Snack Sticks. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at Babcock Dairy
Babcock Dairy in Madison has 48 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Mendota Club, Grilled Cheese and Union Utopia Ice Cream. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
High-Protein at Babcock Dairy
Babcock Dairy in Madison has 2 high-protein-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Ice Cream and Peppermint Stick Ice Cream. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Carb at Babcock Dairy
Babcock Dairy in Madison has 3 low-carb-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Beef Snack Sticks, Pistachio Nut and Coffee (16oz). Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at Babcock Dairy
Babcock Dairy in Madison has 9 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Peanut Butter & Jelly, Nutty Professor and Nutman Nuts and Chocolates. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegetarian at Babcock Dairy
Babcock Dairy in Madison has 38 vegetarian-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Grilled Cheese, Union Utopia Ice Cream and Vanilla Ice Cream. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Heart-Healthy at Babcock Dairy
Babcock Dairy in Madison has 6 heart-healthy-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Vanilla Ice Cream, Bucky's Veg Out and Strawberry Ice Cream. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
How tags work: Dish-level menu analysis by Chefi's rule-based diet engine with AI assistance; nutrition values are estimated from ingredients unless marked verified. Allergen and certification claims are never inferred.
What to order at Babcock Dairy
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Taco Salad | 0 g | 76.6 g |
| Breakfast Burrito | 102 g | 62.5 g |
| Breakfast Flatbread | 78.2 g | 59.9 g |
| Pepperoni Pizza Melt | 34.8 g | 37.1 g |
| Create Your Own Sandwich | 27.7 g | 36.6 g |
| Peanut Butter & Jelly | 18.8 g | 33.4 g |
| Turkey & Bacon Sandwich | 52.1 g | 32.7 g |
| Cookies and Cream Pie | 91.2 g | 28.5 g |
| Snickers Pie | 178.7 g | 25.9 g |
| Ham & Swiss Sandwich | 57.4 g | 25.3 g |
| Eat Chips! Fondue! | 59.8 g | 24.2 g |
| Wisconsin Swing | 0 g | 22.3 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Currently open
Hours
- Monday - Friday
- 7:30 AM - 7:30 PM
- Saturday - Sunday
- 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM
What diners are saying
Celebrated for its incredible and well-prepared cuisine, guests frequently choose this spot for special occasions, with many raving about the delicious pasta dishes. Reviewers highlight the attentive service and relaxed vibe that create a perfect dining environment, noting that the overall experience is consistently high-quality and memorable.
Menu
Sandwiches
- Turkey & Bacon Sandwich - $12.99 Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mendota Club - $9.99 Dietary tags: Halal, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Grilled Cheese - $5.99 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Create Your Own Sandwich - $12.99 Dietary tags: Halal, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber, Renal, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Wisconsin Swing - $12.99 Dietary tags: Halal, Low-Sodium, Renal, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- The Buckingham - $12.99 Dietary tags: Halal, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- BLT - $12.99 Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Bulky Badger - $12.99 Dietary tags: Halal, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pepperoni Pizza Melt - $12.99 Available at: dinner, lunch
- Bucky Melt - $12.99 Dietary tags: Halal, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Bucky's Veg Out - $12.99 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Babcock's Italian - $12.99 Dietary tags: Halal, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Ham & Swiss Sandwich - $12.99 Dietary tags: Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics Available at: dinner, lunch
- Peanut Butter & Jelly - $12.99 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber, Renal Available at: lunch
Flatbreads
- Breakfast Flatbread - $12.59: Bacon, garlic aioli, scrambled eggs and pico de gallo with a shredded cheese blend on naan flatbread. Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Create Your Own Flatbread - $13.99 Dietary tags: Halal, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Clucky Bucky - $13.99 Dietary tags: Halal, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Bascom BBQ - $13.99 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Low-Cholesterol Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pizza Supreme Flatbread - $13.99 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Nutty Professor - $13.99 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Renal, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
Breakfast
- Breakfast Burrito - $12.59 Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Breakfast Sandwich - $12.59 Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Breakfast Quesadilla - $12.59 Available at: breakfast, brunch
Ice Cream
- Honey Badger Ice Cream - $8: Honey-flavored ice cream, graham cracker crumble, chocolate chips Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Bucky's Birthday Brownie Bash - $8 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Morgridge Marble Medley - $8 Dietary tags: Halal
- Pistachio Nut - $8 Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, South-Beach, High-Fiber
- Mint Chocolate Cheesecake - $8 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Fantasy in Lights Ice Cream - $8 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Pop, Set, Spike! Ice Cream - $8 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Peppermint Stick Ice Cream - $8 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, TLC
- Caramel Creek Ice Cream - $8 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Mocha Macchiato Ice Cream - $8 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Blueberry Swirl Ice Cream - $8 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Badger Blast Ice Cream - $8 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Vanilla Ice Cream - $8 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, TLC
- Mnookie Dough Ice Cream - $8 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Strawberry Ice Cream - $8 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, TLC
- Lactose-Free Cookies & Cream Ice Cream - $8 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Union Utopia Ice Cream - $8 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Orange Custard Chocolate Chip Ice Cream - $8 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Chocolate Peanut Butter Ice Cream - $8 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Ice Cream - $8 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Lactose-Free Vanilla Ice Cream - $8 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
Ice Cream Treats
- Brownie Boat - $8 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Banana Split - $8 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory
- Float - $8 Dietary tags: Halal
- Cookies and Cream Pie - $25 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian
- Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Pie - $25 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Snickers Pie - $25 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian
Beverages
- Bubbl'r Sparkling Water - $2.5 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Coffee (12oz) - $2.5 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Coffee (16oz) - $3 Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
Sides and Snacks
- Beer Mustard - $8: Locally-made tangy beer mustard blend. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Cholesterol
- Beef Snack Sticks - $10 Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, South-Beach, AIP, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free
- Nutman Nuts and Chocolates - $5.5 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Low-Cholesterol
- Assorted Potter's Crackers - $6 Dietary tags: Halal, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Wisc Quesadilla - $10.99 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Taco Salad - $11.99 Available at: dinner, lunch
- Eat Chips! Fondue! - $8.99 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
Frequently Asked Questions about Babcock Dairy
- Is Babcock Dairy dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. Babcock Dairy has 7 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Beef Snack Sticks, Peanut Butter & Jelly and Nutty Professor.
- What can I eat at Babcock Dairy on a dairy-free diet?
- Beef Snack Sticks, Peanut Butter & Jelly and Nutty Professor carry the dairy-free tag, out of 7 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does Babcock Dairy have vegan options?
- Yes. 9 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including Peanut Butter & Jelly and Nutty Professor.
- Is Babcock Dairy gluten-free?
- 1 dish is tagged gluten-free on the current menu. Chefi never infers allergen tags from a dish name alone, but a tag is not a certification — confirm preparation with the restaurant if you have celiac disease or a severe sensitivity.
- What is the highest-protein dish at Babcock Dairy?
- Taco Salad, at roughly 76.6g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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