Tipsy Cow – American
This spirited social hub hums with energy, offering a playful sanctuary where the aroma of golden-fried indulgences and the clink of glasses set the stage for a night of uninhibited comfort. Guests dive into shareable plates of crispy, local goat cheese curds and zesty alligator bites, while loaded carnitas fries and warm, salt-dusted pretzels provide the perfect savory companion to a lively evening spent among friends.
King Street, Madison, Wisconsin 53703 https://tipsycowmadison.com/Rating: 4/5 (1 reviews)
Cuisine: American
Price range: $
Dietary options: dairy-free, gluten-free, halal, high-protein, keto, low-carb, nut-free, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, mediterranean, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, carnivore, low-fodmap, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, juice-cleanse, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb, sesame-free, soy-free
Diet fit at Tipsy Cow
Dairy-Free at Tipsy Cow
Tipsy Cow in Madison has 11 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Add Steak, Beer Battered Onion Rings and Truffle Fries. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Gluten-Free at Tipsy Cow
Tipsy Cow in Madison has 6 gluten-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Add Steak, Mike’s Pickles and Memphis Tots. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at Tipsy Cow
Tipsy Cow in Madison has 18 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Hot Soft Pretzels, Truffle Fries and Sour Cream & Onion Fries. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
High-Protein at Tipsy Cow
Tipsy Cow in Madison has 3 high-protein-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Green Salad, Alligator Bites and Add Carnitas. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Keto at Tipsy Cow
Tipsy Cow in Madison has 2 keto-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Truffle Fries and Add Carnitas. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Carb at Tipsy Cow
Tipsy Cow in Madison has 4 low-carb-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Truffle Fries, Carnitas Fries and Sprecher Root Beer Float. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Nut-Free at Tipsy Cow
Tipsy Cow in Madison has 1 nut-free-tagged dish on its current menu, including Add Carnitas. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at Tipsy Cow
Tipsy Cow in Madison has 9 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Beer Battered French Fries (Large), Mike’s Pickles and Tater Tots (Large). 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 Tipsy Cow
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| The Tipsy Burrito | 56.9 g | 69.4 g |
| Asian Chicken Salad | 79.3 g | 65.5 g |
| Tipsy Chili (Bowl) | 68.7 g | 65.4 g |
| Beer Battered Cauliflower | 75.9 g | 49.2 g |
| Korean BBQ Fries | 46.2 g | 48.2 g |
| Tipsy Burger | 7.5 g | 38.4 g |
| Grilled Ham & Cheese | 34.6 g | 37.9 g |
| Turkey Club | 67.4 g | 36.1 g |
| Steak Tacos | 8 g | 34.8 g |
| Pork Burrito | 32.5 g | 33.7 g |
| Gyro Fries | 48.6 g | 31.9 g |
| Truffled Portabella Mushroom Sandwich | 0 g | 31.9 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Currently closed
Hours
- Tuesday - Thursday
- 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
- Friday - Saturday
- 12:00 PM - 9:00 PM
What diners are saying
Guests rave about the incredible appetizers and beautiful presentation, frequently highlighting how the balanced flavors leave them feeling thoroughly satisfied. Celebrated for its inviting space and warm ambiance, the experience is elevated by polite, helpful service from staff who are praised for their thoughtful menu recommendations.
Menu
Starters & Sides
- Alligator Bites - $12: Farm raised alligator, battered & deep fried, served with Cajun dipping sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Crispy Chicken Wings (6) - $11: Choice of buffalo, spicy Asian, maple-chipotle, BBQ, honey-harissa, Memphis dry rub or parmesan peppercorn, with celery & housemade blue cheese dressing Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fried Cheese Curds - $10: Spotted Cow-battered cheese curds, served with ranch dressing Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Local Goat Cheese Curds - $12: Spotted Cow-battered cheese curds, served with ranch dressing Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Fritters (5) - $11: Fried breaded tenders served with ranch dressing Available at: dinner, lunch
- Hot Soft Pretzels - $11: Two fresh baked pretzels with whole grain mustard & jack cheese sauce Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Beer Battered Onion Rings - $11: Served with honey mustard sauce & Tipsy sauce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Buffalo Blue Cheese Fries - $9: Buffalo sauce & housemade blue cheese dressing Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fried Mike's Pickles - $13: Housemade pickles & pickled white onion, hand-breaded & deep-fried, served with ranch Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Carnitas Fries - $14: Housemade slow-cooked pork, pico de gallo, sour cream, green onion & queso fresco Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Low-Sodium, South-Beach Available at: dinner, lunch
- Gyro Fries - $14: Gyro-seasoned lamb, tzatziki sauce, onion, roma tomato, fresh cucumber & feta cheese Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Korean BBQ Fries - $14: Korean style BBQ-marinated beef ribeye, cucumber, roma tomato & Sriracha mayo Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Blue Cheese & Bacon Fries - $11: Housemade blue cheese dressing & Nueske's smoked bacon Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sour Cream & Onion Fries - $9: Locally produced sour cream & green onion Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Truffle Fries - $9: Tossed in white truffle oil, served with fresh garlic aioli Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Atkins, South-Beach, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Memphis Tots - $8: Crispy tater tots tossed with housemade Memphis dry rub seasoning served with smoked paprika sauce Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Nachos - $13: Fresh fried corn tortilla chips, jack cheese sauce, black bean pico, pickled jalapeno, guacamole & local sour cream Available at: dinner, lunch
- Beer Battered Cauliflower - $11: Tossed in choice of buffalo, spicy Asian, maple-chipotle, or BBQ with housemade blue cheese dressing & celery Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chili Cheese Fries - $12: Monterey jack cheese sauce, housemade chili, sour cream & chopped onion Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mike’s Pickles - $5: Housemade pickles with onion & dill Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Beer Battered French Fries (Large) - $5: Basket of beer battered french fries Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tater Tots (Large) - $6: Crisp fried tots Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
Soup & Salads
- Asian Chicken Salad - $15: Grilled or crispy soy glazed chicken, lettuce blend, orange segments, chow mein noodles, toasted almonds, green onion, radish & sesame honey dressing Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tipsy Chicken Salad - $15: Grilled or crispy chicken, lettuce blend, radish, red & green onion, roma tomato, avocado & buttermilk red wine vinaigrette Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tequila Chicken Salad - $15: Grilled or crispy tequila glazed chicken, guacamole, orange segments, tortilla strips, chipotle vinaigrette & pico de gallo Dietary tags: Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Truffled Mushroom Salad - $14: Black truffle roasted portabella mushrooms, red onion & Sartori MontAmore cheese, lettuce blend, truffle vinaigrette Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Green Salad - $6: House lettuce blend with radish, red & green onion, roma tomato & buttermilk red wine vinaigrette Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tomato Soup (Bowl) - $7: Creamy tomato soup with smoke & spice, garnished with cheese curds Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Clam Chowder (Bowl) - $8: Sassy Cow cream, potatoes, fresh thyme & green onion Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tipsy Chili (Bowl) - $8: Sausage, beef, tomato, chilies, black, red & pinto beans, 3-year cheddar, onion & local sour cream Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
Sandwiches
- Local Lamb Burger - $13: Pinn Oak Ridge Farm lamb, Roth Kase gruyère, Nueske’s smoked bacon, sunny-side egg, iceberg lettuce, aioli & onion Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cheeseburger 2X2 - $13: Two 1/4 pound beef patties, 3-yr Wisconsin cheddar, choice of fried or raw onion Dietary tags: Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tipsy Burger - $14: Two 1/4 pound patties, 3-yr Wisconsin cheddar, onion, Widmer’s brick cheese, Nueske’s smoked bacon, Tipsy sauce & Mike’s pickles Available at: dinner, lunch
- Guacamole Bacon Burger - $13: Beef patty, pepperjack cheese, pickled jalapeno mayo & housemade guacamole Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mushroom Swiss Burger - $12: Beef patty, Roth Kase Grand Cru cheese, roasted portabella mushrooms, aioli & fried mushrooms Available at: dinner, lunch
- Patty Melt - $12: Beef, Roth Kase gruyère, fried onions & Tipsy sauce on griddled rye bread Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tipsy Chicken - $12: Crispy or grilled, Nueske’s smoked bacon, red leaf lettuce & whole grain mustard sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
- Guacamole Pepperjack Chicken - $13: Crispy or grilled chicken, pepperjack cheese, Nueske’s bacon, pickled jalapeno mayo & housemade guacamole Available at: dinner, lunch
- Buffalo Chicken Sandwich - $12: Crispy or grilled chicken, buffalo sauce, red leaf lettuce & blue cheese dressing Dietary tags: Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tipsy-Q - $13: Hand-pulled slow-braised pork shoulder, Tipsy BBQ sauce & coleslaw on a brioche bun Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Papa's PBR Battered Fried Walleye Sandwich - $15: Brioche bun, chipotle mayo, cilantro, cabbage, radish & pickled onion Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Spicy Steak Sandwich - $13: Grilled ribeye steak, fried onions, spicy giardiniera, smoked paprika aioli, provolone & brick cheese Available at: dinner, lunch
- Korean Beef Sandwich - $13: Marinated beef ribeye, spicy Asian-style pickled vegetables & Sriracha mayo Available at: dinner, lunch
- Bacon Guacamole Grilled Cheese - $13: Sourdough bread, Nueske's smoked bacon, 3-yr Wisconsin cheddar & housemade guacamole Available at: dinner, lunch
- BLT - $12: 1/4 lb of Nueske’s smoked bacon, iceberg lettuce, tomato & mayo on multigrain Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Grilled Ham & Cheese - $12: Uphoff Farm ham, 3-yr Wisconsin cheddar, Widmer’s brick cheese, whole grain mustard sauce & multigrain bread Available at: dinner, lunch
- Griddled Turkey & Havarti - $13: Sourdough, Danish havarti, Nueske’s smoked bacon, oven-roasted tomato & paprika aioli Available at: dinner, lunch
- Turkey Club - $12: Multigrain bread, house-roasted turkey, Nueske’s smoked bacon, mayo, red leaf lettuce & roma tomato Dietary tags: Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Grilled Cheese - $11: 3-yr Wisconsin cheddar, Widmer’s brick cheese & roasted garlic on multigrain Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Truffled Portabella Mushroom Sandwich - $13: Roasted portabella mushroom, black truffle, Roth Kase Gruyère, baby arugula & aioli Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Asparagus & Egg Sandwich - $11: Open-faced sourdough, havarti cheese, garlic aioli & parmesan Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: breakfast, brunch, lunch
Taco & Burrito Plates
- Housemade Pork Carnitas Tacos - $13: 3 pork tacos, onions, cilantro, charro beans, lime & salsa verde Available at: dinner, lunch
- Steak Tacos - $13: 3 steak tacos, corn tortillas, fried onions, cilantro, salsa roja & charro beans Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Local Lamb Tacos - $13: 3 ground lamb tacos, corn tortillas, onions, cilantro, salsa roja & charro beans Available at: dinner, lunch
- The Tipsy Burrito - $14: Choice of steak, chicken, or shrimp, poblano peppers, onions, corn, rice, cheddar, refried beans, salsa roja & charro beans Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pork Burrito - $14: Slow-roasted pork, roasted potatoes, onions, pepperjack & pico, salsa verde & charro beans Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mushroom Burrito - $14: Portabella mushrooms, poblano peppers, onions, corn, cheddar, refried beans, rice, spiced roasted potatoes & salsa roja Dietary tags: Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
Mac & Cheese
- Housemade Mac & Cheese - $13: Sassy Cow Cream Sauce with 3-Year Cheddar Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
Friday Fish Fry
- Atlantic Cod - $15: Served with french fries, coleslaw, rye bread, tartar sauce & Tipsy sauce Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Lake Perch - $17: Served with french fries, coleslaw, rye bread, tartar sauce & Tipsy sauce Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Walleye - $18: Served with french fries, coleslaw, rye bread, tartar sauce & Tipsy sauce Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Jumbo Shrimp - $18: Served with french fries, coleslaw, rye bread, tartar sauce & Tipsy sauce Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
Dessert
- Almond & Bittersweet Chocolate Cookie - $4: Housemade Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Housemade Cheesecake - $6: Topped with Door County cherry compote & toasted pistachios Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Vanilla Ice Cream - $5 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, TLC
- Sprecher Root Beer Float - $7 Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
Beverages
- Gin-ger Spritzer - $10: Hendrick’s gin, ginger-lime simple syrup & club soda Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- St Germaine 23 - $11: St. Germaine elderflower liquor, Beefeater gin, lemon juice & club soda Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Renal, Juice-Cleanse
- Bourbon Peach Mule - $11: Bulleit bourbon, Mathilde Peach, fresh lime & Boylan ginger beer Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based
- Tipsy Rita - $9: Sauza tequila, triple sec, fresh lime juice & simple syrup Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal, Juice-Cleanse
Add-ons
- Add Seasoned Chicken - $3.5 Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, AIP, Lectin-Free, Soy Free
- Add Steak - $5 Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, AIP, Lectin-Free, Soy Free
- Add Carnitas - $4 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, TLC, AIP, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free, Sesame Free
- Add Chile Lime Shrimp - $5 Dietary tags: Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, Alkaline, AIP, Lectin-Free, Soy Free
Frequently Asked Questions about Tipsy Cow
- Is Tipsy Cow dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. Tipsy Cow has 11 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Add Steak, Beer Battered Onion Rings and Truffle Fries.
- What can I eat at Tipsy Cow on a dairy-free diet?
- Add Steak, Beer Battered Onion Rings and Truffle Fries carry the dairy-free tag, out of 11 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does Tipsy Cow have vegan options?
- Yes. 9 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including Beer Battered French Fries (Large) and Mike’s Pickles.
- Is Tipsy Cow gluten-free?
- 6 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 Tipsy Cow?
- The Tipsy Burrito, at roughly 69.4g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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