Reviews

Overall Total Score
4.4 out of 5
Impressive | 10269 reviews

What mike weaver likes about Dotty Dumpling's Dowry:
Outstanding food and service at a very reasonable price. Loved everything about this place. Recently dined at a Michelin Star restaurant in France, where I spent more than 10 times the price of my dinner at Dotty Dumplings, and my meal at Dotty’s was better. Can’t say enough about the staff. Onion rings, perfect. Cheese curds, perfect. Burgers, perfect. Beer list, perfect. 12 Angry Men playing on big screens all over... View all feedback. What imssc1 doesn't like about Dotty Dumpling's Dowry:
Our family of 6 ate dinner here at 5:00 on a non-sports Friday. The wait was 15 minutes. After our server took our orders, it took 30 minutes to get our burgers and another TEN minutes to get the fried fish! The burgers were ordered medium and they were all overcooked, puny and dry. The $9 onion rings were good even though there were only 8 of them and we ordered another. The server never came back for tea, water or... View all feedback.

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Tripadvisor
4.4 ★ from 899 reviews
Dana
31.10.2023 - 15:27

Had an original burger that was delicious. My wife was kinda disappointed with the spicy chili that says has beef tips, pork tenderloin and bacon in it, however...

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clearing
26.05.2024 - 14:33

Great atmosphere, fast service, and the best burger I've had in Madison thus far. Also loved the fried pickles (and I don't even like pickles). Will definitely...

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derek
26.05.2024 - 14:33

Expensive, slow, and nothing special. Look elsewhere. Beer very over priced. Food was adequate but nothing special at all.

EC
26.05.2024 - 14:33

The visit started with a shorter wait than told. Friendly service good beer selection (Note: Spotted Cow is overrated but drinkable) I’d say “What A Burger” b...

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Sunshine02962615508
26.05.2024 - 14:33

Great burger spot. Also loved the Location. Easy parking and good bathrooms waitress new her stuff

Dotty's is a casual spot with a quirky, family-friendly atmosphere. The decor is a mix of sports and high school-themed objects, and servers dress as cheerleaders. While some visitors experienced long wait times and subpar food, such as greasy burgers and chili full of peppers, others were pleasantly surprised by the delicious offerings. The standout item on the menu is the burgers, with various combinations of toppings and sauces to choose from. The beer selection is also notable. Overall, the professional staff and fun atmosphere make Dotty's a worthwhile stop for a casual meal while in Madison.

Int Restaurants
4.3 ★ from 3739 reviews
Cory
15.08.2023 - 06:55

Cannot say enough good things about this establishment. Came in from out of town and was recommended to come by two friends. The staff was friendly and greeting...

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Dave
15.08.2023 - 06:55

I pride myself in being a connoisseur of good burgers. Dotty's prides itself as the World Hamburger Headquarters and I am completely in agreement to allow that...

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mike
15.08.2023 - 06:55

Outstanding food and service at a very reasonable price. Loved everything about this place. Recently dined at a Michelin Star restaurant in France, where I spen...

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Patsy
15.08.2023 - 06:55

One of the best burgers I ever had The place had old style charm the service was great

Cathy
15.08.2023 - 06:55

I had the melting pot burger and it was the best burger I have ever had! We also got the cheese curds, of course! We were there for a college visit and our engi...

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Google
4.5 ★ from 2221 reviews
Cosmo
31.10.2023 - 15:27

Came here for the Buffalo Chicken sandwich. Left absolutely amazed by the ranch dressing. This place scores 20 out of 5. Staff is super attentive. Food comes 2x...

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Cassandra
31.10.2023 - 15:27

Our server was so nice and helpful when we couldn't decide what to order. She also joked and laughed with us. Will definitely go again when we visit Madison!

Ian
31.10.2023 - 15:27

The food and service were really good. It it was very loud where we were seated seeming more like a bar than a restaurant.

Mark
31.10.2023 - 15:27

A fun place to get food and drinks in downtown Madison with college memorabilia and tv screens for games. Feels like home cooking with some interesting twists....

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Nick
31.10.2023 - 15:27

The best burgers in town. So good, my attraction to them is almost primal.

Menu
4.8 ★ from 4 reviews
Astrid
05.04.2023 - 07:36

One of the strongest places in Madison for a burger! Every time I get here, the burger never misses. Consistent quality is the key. And the service is always...

Abdul
05.04.2023 - 07:36

Fantastic burgers. Medium good, but a sharp one. Had ordered a double. One of the better **** Marias I had in a minute. Feisty College waitress....

Maude
05.04.2023 - 07:36

Dotty was DIVINE. My wife and I were in the city who visited Milwaukee and caught some burgers in front of a Badgers game. The place was absolutely...

Gudrun
29.10.2020 - 07:15

What an amazing find in the middle of the countryside! We were staying in nearby Sercy so after a short car ride to Tournus, we were lucky to find fine

Yelp
4.0 ★ from 638 reviews
Gastroranking-us
4.3 ★ from 2768 reviews

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