The Old Fashioned – American
This bustling tavern captures the heart of communal dining, where the air is thick with the savory scent of golden-fried cheese curds and the convivial hum of guests sharing overflowing Lazy Susan platters. From the crunch of paper-thin haystack onions to the comforting weight of a classic pork schnitzel, every dish serves as a nostalgic tribute to regional flavors and timeless hospitality.
23, North Pinckney Street, Madison, WI, 53703 +16083104545 https://theoldfashioned.com/0Cuisine: American
Price range: $
Dietary options: dairy-free, gluten-free, halal, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-sodium, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, south-beach, aip, alkaline, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb, soy-free
Diet fit at The Old Fashioned
Dairy-Free at The Old Fashioned
The Old Fashioned in Madison has 4 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Scrambler, Crispy Matchstick Fries and Grilled Salmon Salad. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Gluten-Free at The Old Fashioned
The Old Fashioned in Madison has 2 gluten-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Scrambler and Grilled Salmon Salad. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at The Old Fashioned
The Old Fashioned in Madison has 14 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Scrambler, Far Brenton Bakery Spiced Sugar Bun and Crispy Matchstick Fries. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at The Old Fashioned
The Old Fashioned in Madison has 3 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Scrambler, Crispy Matchstick Fries and Chips & Dip. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegetarian at The Old Fashioned
The Old Fashioned in Madison has 17 vegetarian-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Door County Cherry Salad, Scrambler and Far Brenton Bakery Spiced Sugar Bun. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Heart-Healthy at The Old Fashioned
The Old Fashioned in Madison has 1 heart-healthy-tagged dish on its current menu, including Mac & Cheese. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Sodium at The Old Fashioned
The Old Fashioned in Madison has 19 low-sodium-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Vegetable Sandwich, Door County Cherry Salad and Pork Schnitzel. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Paleo at The Old Fashioned
The Old Fashioned in Madison has 2 paleo-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Scrambler and Grilled Salmon Salad. 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 The Old Fashioned
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Wells Farm Patty Melt | 82 g | 54.7 g |
| The Old Fashioned House Burger | 93.2 g | 46.6 g |
| Chicken Breast Sandwich | 4 g | 42.5 g |
| Crispy Pork Schnitzel Sandwich | 47.2 g | 41 g |
| Wisconsin Burger | 42.4 g | 38 g |
| Albacore White Tuna Salad Sandwich | 67.6 g | 36.9 g |
| Spicy Burger | 60.3 g | 32.1 g |
| Classic Tavern Summer Sausage Sandwich | 61.3 g | 31.9 g |
| Door County Cherry Salad | 74 g | 29.9 g |
| Saturday Night Prime Rib | 88.9 g | 28.8 g |
| Wisconsin Grilled Cheese | 77.6 g | 27.7 g |
| Beef Tenderloin Sandwich | 0 g | 27.2 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Currently closed
Hours
- Monday - Thursday
- 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
- Friday
- 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM
- Saturday
- 9:00 AM - 22
Menu
Appetizers for Big Shots or Sharing
- Cheese Curds - $10.95: House-made fresh Wisconsin beer battered cheese curds Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Haystack Onion Strings - $9.95: Thinly sliced in crispy buttermilk batter Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chips & Dip - $8.95: Thin and crispy warm potato chips with house-made onion dip Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Authentic Bavarian Pretzel - $10.95: Warm 10 oz. Milwaukee Pretzel Co. Bavarian pretzel with Hot Honey mustard, creamy cheese dip and Schwartz's sweet gherkin pickles Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Poutine - $11.95: Wisconsin cheese curds mixed with matchstick fries and topped with sausage gravy Dietary tags: Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Lazy Susan - Meat & Fish - $19.95: Miesfeld's Market Garlic Salami, Bavaria Kitchen's Braunschweiger, smoked trout, creamed herring, Dusseldorf mustard, pickles, deviled eggs, Widmer's Brick & Vern's Sharp Cheddar spread, Potter crackers and Ritz Available at: dinner, lunch
- Lazy Susan - Vegetarian - $16.95: House made dilly beans & pickled beets, deviled eggs, dill potato salad, poppy seed coleslaw, dill pickles, Widmer's Brick & Vern's Sharp Cheddar spread, Potter crackers and Ritz Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Deviled Egg Platter - $9.95: One dozen creamy Classic deviled eggs Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: brunch, dinner, lunch
Main Courses
- 12 oz. Beef Tenderloin Steak - $36.95: Pan-seared beef tenderloin, nightly potato, honey-thyme roasted carrots, Korbel brandy mushroom cream sauce Available at: dinner
- Pork Schnitzel - $19.95: Crispy Pork Schnitzel, lemon, Door County cherry-mustard sauce, German potato salad, braised caraway cabbage Dietary tags: Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mac & Cheese - $12.95: Wisconsin Cheddar & Parmesan cheeses Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Hickory Smoked Bacon Mac & Cheese - $14.95: Original Mac & Cheese with Bavaria Kitchen's hickory smoked bacon Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Fried Steak - $18.95: Lightly breaded beef tenderloin served with house-made sausage gravy and matchstick fries Dietary tags: Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken & Biscuits - $16.95: Buttermilk biscuits covered in traditional chicken pot pie filling Available at: dinner, lunch
- Wisconsin Classic Fish Fry - Cod - $16.95: Beer-battered cod with poppy seed coleslaw, matchstick fries, house-made lemon caper tartar sauce and rye bread Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Poor Man's Lobster - $16.95: Flakey Alaskan Cod baked with butter and paprika Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Saturday Night Prime Rib - $36.95: Slow roasted prime rib served with mashed potatoes, honey-thyme roasted carrots, Texas toast, beef jus and tiger sauce Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner
Salads
- Spinach Salad - $10.95: Spinach, Sarvecchio cheese, hard boiled egg, red onion, sunflower seeds, croutons, deviled egg, hot bacon dressing Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Door County Cherry Salad - $10.95: Door County cherries, Buttermilk Blue Cheese, toasted almonds, mixed greens, brandy vinaigrette Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pickled Baby Beet Salad - $10.95: Pickled baby beets, Salemville Gorgonzola, toasted walnuts, red onion, mixed greens, creamy white wine vinaigrette Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Grilled Salmon Salad - $14.95: Grilled Norwegian salmon, hickory smoked bacon, cucumber, red onion, deviled egg, mixed greens, tarragon vinaigrette Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Classic Wedge Salad - $10.95: Iceberg wedge, carrots, red onions, hickory smoked bacon, buttermilk blue cheese, croutons, French and blue cheese dressing Available at: dinner, lunch
Soups
- Wisconsin Beer Cheese Soup - $5.95: Garnished with popcorn Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Green Bay-Style Chili - $5.95: Slow simmered beef and red beans served over spaghetti Available at: dinner, lunch
Sandwiches
- The Old Fashioned House Burger - $14.95: 1/3 lb. Burger, fried onions, hickory smoked bacon, aged Cheddar, garlic sauce, soft-cooked egg, hard roll Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Wisconsin Burger - $12.95: 1/3 lb. Burger, Cheddar cheese, mayonnaise, raw onion, hard roll Dietary tags: Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Spicy Burger - $14.95: 1/3 lb. Burger, pepperjack cheese, jalapeño peppers, fried onions, hickory smoked bacon, smoked paprika sauce, hard roll Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Wells Farm Patty Melt - $13.95: Locally raised beef, grilled rye bread, caramelized onion, Swiss cheese, special sauce Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Beef Tenderloin Sandwich - $16.95: Thinly sliced beef tenderloin, sautéed mushrooms, red pepper, tiger sauce, Wisconsin provolone, Bolillo bun Available at: dinner, lunch
- Double Brat - $12.95: Two Miesfeld's Market bratwursts, raw onions, pickles, Düsseldorf mustard, hard roll Dietary tags: Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Vegetable Sandwich - $11.95: Grilled eggplant, portabella mushroom, roasted red pepper, zucchini, goat cheese, black olive tapenade, country bread Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Albacore White Tuna Salad Sandwich - $12.95: Tuna Salad, roasted red peppers, hard boiled eggs, leaf lettuce, country bread Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Hickory Smoked Turkey Sandwich - $12.95: Shaved turkey breast, tiger sauce, Provolone cheese, leaf lettuce, country bread Available at: dinner, lunch
- Walleye Sandwich - $16.95: Beer-battered walleye, shredded cabbage, shaved radish, lemon caper tartar sauce, country bread Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Breast Sandwich - $12.95: Wood-grilled chicken breast, hickory smoked bacon, Swiss, Dijon mustard, mayonnaise, country bread Available at: dinner, lunch
- Classic Tavern Summer Sausage Sandwich - $8.95: Grilled summer sausage, Düsseldorf mustard, red onions, Muenster cheese, rye bread Available at: dinner, lunch
- Wisconsin Grilled Cheese - $10.95: Swiss, aged Cheddar, roasted red bell peppers, hickory smoked bacon, Texas toast Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pulled Pork Sandwich - $12.95: Slow roasted pork shoulder, pickle relish, Muenster cheese, smoked Spanish paprika sauce, Texas toast Available at: dinner, lunch
- Wisconsin Hot Dog - $8.95: Natural casing hot dog, sauerkraut, onions, pickle relish, Düsseldorf mustard Available at: dinner, lunch
- Reuben - $14.95: Corned beef, Wisconsin Swiss, Thousand Island dressing, sauerkraut, pumpernickel rye Available at: dinner, lunch
- Rachel - $12.95: Shaved turkey breast, Wisconsin Swiss, Thousand Island dressing, sauerkraut, pumpernickel rye Available at: dinner, lunch
- Crispy Pork Schnitzel Sandwich - $12.95: Breaded pork tenderloin, lemon-caper sauce, pickles, lettuce, German hard-roll Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sloppy Joe - $8.95: Ground beef simmered in house-made BBQ sauce, hard roll Available at: dinner, lunch
Sides
- Crispy Matchstick Fries - $6.95: Prepared to order Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Dipping Sauce - $0.5: Choice of Smoked Spanish paprika, roasted garlic, buttermilk ranch, tiger or tiger blue Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory
Brunch
- Steak and Eggs - $21.95: 8 oz. New York Strip, rosemary potatoes, country toast, two sunny side up eggs Dietary tags: Anti-Inflammatory Available at: breakfast, brunch, dinner, lunch
- Corned Beef Hash and Eggs - $14.95: Corned beef hash, two sunny side up eggs, rosemary potatoes, country toast Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Walleye and Eggs - $18.95: Beer-battered walleye, two sunny-side up eggs, roasted rosemary potatoes, rye toast, tartar sauce Dietary tags: Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Wisconsin Benedict - $9.95: English muffin, bratwurst patty or vegetables, sunny side up egg, whole grain mustard cream, rosemary potatoes Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Huevos Rancheros - $10.95: Corn tortillas, re-fried beans, two sunny side up eggs, salsa verde and rojo, queso blanco, rosemary potatoes Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Chilaquiles - $8.95: Corn tortillas, salsa roja, crema, queso fresco, two sunny side up eggs Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Belgian Waffle - $7.95: Wisconsin Maple Syrup, Grand Marnier whipped cream, powdered sugar Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Far Brenton Bakery Spiced Sugar Bun - $4: Artisan croissant dough with cinnamon, vanilla sugar, cardamon, nutmeg, and clove Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Scrambler - $10.95: Fresh chives, dill and parsley Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: breakfast, brunch
Frequently Asked Questions about The Old Fashioned
- Is The Old Fashioned dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. The Old Fashioned has 4 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Scrambler, Crispy Matchstick Fries and Grilled Salmon Salad.
- What can I eat at The Old Fashioned on a dairy-free diet?
- Scrambler, Crispy Matchstick Fries and Grilled Salmon Salad carry the dairy-free tag, out of 4 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does The Old Fashioned have vegan options?
- Yes. 3 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including Scrambler and Crispy Matchstick Fries.
- Is The Old Fashioned gluten-free?
- 2 dishes are 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 The Old Fashioned?
- Wells Farm Patty Melt, at roughly 54.7g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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