CIRC

4.1 (188)

$30 and under

Contemporary American

1 W Dayton St, Madison, WI 53703-2519

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CIRC

4.1

$30 and under

Contemporary American

Madison

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2 people

Nov 9, 2026

7:00 PM

Booked 3 times today

About this restaurant

Innovative
Romantic
Good for special occasions

Located in The Madison Concourse Hotel and Governor's Club, CIRC serves contemporary American cuisine.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Contemporary American, Farm-to-table, American
Hours of operation
Breakfast Daily 7:00 am–11:00 am Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–2:00 pm Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00 am–2:00 pm
Phone number
(608) 294-3031
Website
http://circmadison.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Charles Lazzareschi
Private party facilities
Choose CIRC as the location for your next event, party, or business meeting! Call 608-294-3031 to discuss our menu and setup options, today.

Location
1 W Dayton St, Madison, WI 53703-2519
Neighborhood
Madison
Cross street
Wisconsin Avenue
Parking details
Parking in hotel ramp, ask for validation.
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Forest Mushroom, Spinach and Gouda Omelet$16.00
Hickory Bacon or Chicken Sausage | Choice of Toast
Roasted Vegetable and Goat Cheese Omelet$16.00
Zucchini | Tomatoes | Scallions Hickory Bacon or Chicken Sausage | Choice of Toast
The Classic$14.00
Two Eggs | Breakfast Potatoes Hickory Bacon or Chicken Sausage | Choice of Toast
Eggs Benedict$15.00
Poached Eggs | Canadian Bacon | Lemon Hollandaise Toasted English Muffin
Garden Benedict$15.00
Poached Eggs | Avocado | Roasted Tomatoes | Spinach Mushrooms | Pesto Hollandaise | Toasted English Muffin
Short Rib Benedict$16.00
Poached Eggs | Caramelized Onion Smoked Paprika Hollandaise | Toasted English Muffin
Fried Egg Sandwich$15.00
Fontina Chive Spread | Pancetta | Arugula Aged Balsamic | Tomato | Toasted Ciabatta
Fresh Buttermilk Pancakes$10.00
Butter | Powdered Sugar | Syrup
Mixed Berry French Toast$14.00
Brioche Bread | Lemon Honey Mascarpone | Berry Syrup
Cinnamon French Toast$10.00
Whipped Butter | Powdered Sugar | Maple Syrup
Vanilla Greek Yogurt$9.00
House-Made Granola | Seasonal Berries
Oatmeal$9.00
Apples | Pumpkin Seeds | Dried Cranberries

Sides

Single Egg$3.00
Bacon or Chicken Sausage$5.00
Breakfast Potatoes$4.00
Side of Fruit$5.00
Blueberry Muffin$3.00
Fresh Baked Danish$3.00
Mixed Greens$4.00
Cereal$3.00

Beverages

Juices$4.00
Coffee$3.00
Seattle's Best Coffee
Rishi Loose Leaf Tea$3.00
English Breakfast Earl Grey Masala Chai Moonlight Jasmine Matcha Super Green Peach Blossom Oolong Mystic Mint African Rooibos

Breakfast Cocktails

Circ Bloody Mary$8.00
Vodka | Pickled Garnishes Fresh Cheese Curds
Mimosa$6.00
Sparkling Wine | Fresh Orange Juice Bottomless Mimosa 15 per guest

Reviews

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Reviews from people who have dined at CIRC.

4.1

(188)

4.2Food
4.2Service
3.8Ambience
3.9Value

Noise • Moderate

188 Reviews

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laura Gold
Minneapolis5 reviews
5.0
Dined on October 13, 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Went specifically for the salad bar and it did not disappoint. Huge selection of offerings both hot and cold with the pulled pork chili a huge standout...all were SO good, but then the desserts, my word, GOURMET LEVEL QUALITY!!! Will absolutely be coming back to Circ!
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Laura
Wisconsin7 reviews
2.0
Dined on February 14, 2026
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
I don’t think the food taste/quality was worth the hype or the money. Service was great though.
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Zahir Gold
Louisville9 reviews
5.0
Dined on January 22, 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
great experience. excellent place to meet business colleagues and have a chat.
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James
Chicago3 reviews
4.0
Dined on December 28, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Food & service were good but some mushrooms in the omelet were tough.
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Sara
New York City8 reviews
4.0
Dined on December 14, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Brunch was absolutely delicious and exceeded my expectations!
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Diane
Toronto2 reviews
5.0
Dined on December 12, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a larger table that comfortably seated six of us. We had great service from our server, We all opted to have the salad buffet. The mushroom soup with wild rice was delicious. Lots of delicious items for the salad. 3 choices for dessert. Chef came out to thank us for coming in. Great atmosphere. We were happy to have paid parking. Definitely recommend!
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Sara
Wisconsin4 reviews
5.0
Dined on January 19, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Great food, love the buffet! Great staff and clean restaurant. Just wish we could have gone up to a higher level to see the view of the Capitol after eating
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Suzanne
Wisconsin17 reviews
5.0
Dined on December 14, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
Great place for a light lunch before heading to the Overture Center for a show. We'll be back for certain!
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Sue
Wisconsin1 review
5.0
Dined on November 30, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This was the first time I tried out CIRC. It was a pleasure. The food, service and prices were better than I had expected. It was bright and clean. The tables were placed to give privacy to each group. I loved it.
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Danielle Gold
Austin13 reviews
2.0
Dined on October 27, 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Very Disappointed. Had brunch reservations for 11am on a Sunday. We were told upon arrival that only the breakfast buffet was available. We were told no menu service was available although brunch and lunch menu is shown online from 11-2. We would have left but had limited time to find another restaurant. After our meal and as we were leaving, other diners were ordering off the menu and being served lunch offerings.
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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Contemporary American, Farm-to-table, American
Hours of operation
Breakfast Daily 7:00 am–11:00 am Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–2:00 pm Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00 am–2:00 pm
Phone number
(608) 294-3031
Website
http://circmadison.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Charles Lazzareschi
Private party facilities
Choose CIRC as the location for your next event, party, or business meeting! Call 608-294-3031 to discuss our menu and setup options, today.

Location
1 W Dayton St, Madison, WI 53703-2519
Neighborhood
Madison
Cross street
Wisconsin Avenue
Parking details
Parking in hotel ramp, ask for validation.
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

FAQs

Yes, families are welcome: one reviewer brought their daughter and praised the wide, kid‑friendly salad‑bar selections, and other guests note staff flexibility with egg requests during brunch.

Casual dress is the guide at CIRC, comfortable, neat clothing is appropriate and nothing formal is required.

Yes, CIRC offers a bottomless mimosa during brunch (listed at $15 per guest), and guests frequently note the hotel’s salad-bar/lunch buffet as a strong $15 value.

CIRC, inside the Madison Concourse Hotel, feels bright, clean and comfortably casual, reviewers praise its classic, clean vibe, private table layout and suitability for business lunches or a pre-show light meal.

The Eggs Benedict (including the Garden Benedict) is a recurring favorite at CIRC, multiple guests praise Eggs Benedict and it appears on the current brunch menu.

CIRC is at its best for weekend brunch, Saturday and Sunday brunch (11:00 am–2:00 pm) earns frequent praise, especially for the bottomless mimosas and the popular salad/buffet offerings.

Weekend brunch is the standout, Saturday and Sunday brunch (11:00 am–2:00 pm) are guest favorites, with multiple reviews praising the brunch and buffet.

The brunch and lunch salad-bar offerings feel generous, guests describe the salad bar as "massive" and praise the buffet's wide selection.

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CIRC

4.1

$30 and under

Contemporary American

Madison

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2 people

Nov 9, 2026

7:00 PM

Booked 3 times today

CIRC

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About this restaurant

Additional information

Entrees

Forest Mushroom, Spinach and Gouda Omelet$16.00

Roasted Vegetable and Goat Cheese Omelet$16.00

The Classic$14.00

Eggs Benedict$15.00

Garden Benedict$15.00

Short Rib Benedict$16.00

Fried Egg Sandwich$15.00

Fresh Buttermilk Pancakes$10.00

Mixed Berry French Toast$14.00

Cinnamon French Toast$10.00

Vanilla Greek Yogurt$9.00

Oatmeal$9.00

Sides

Single Egg$3.00

Bacon or Chicken Sausage$5.00

Breakfast Potatoes$4.00

Side of Fruit$5.00

Blueberry Muffin$3.00

Fresh Baked Danish$3.00

Mixed Greens$4.00

Cereal$3.00

Beverages

Juices$4.00

Coffee$3.00

Rishi Loose Leaf Tea$3.00

Breakfast Cocktails

Circ Bloody Mary$8.00

Mimosa$6.00

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