When I first heard of the Blue Moon, I immediately thought it would be a gay bar. Not so. In fact, they make one of the better burgers in the Midwest. I've known about the Blue Moon for quite some time, but just never sought it out. I was in Madison recently and didn't know what I wanted for dinner, so I decided to hit the Blue Moon.
Located on University Ave. near the UW-Madison campus, the Blue Moon is classic neo-art-deco in it's interior design. It has a main floor and an upper loft that is open to the main floor. There's a nice bar up front and the grille for the burgers is situated just to the left of the bar. There seemed to be a younger, college age crowd in there - even for a Tuesday night. I did, however, see a family with small kids in the place, too.
I had "The Best Burger in Town" selection and had them throw some pepper jack cheese on it. The burger was good, good toasted bun, great flavor. I don't know if it was the best in town, but I know it would give the new Dotty's a run for their money. The Blue Moon doesn't offer the condiments or "fixin's" that Dotty's does, but it's still a very good burger.
And their beer selection at the bar was very good, as well. I had a Capital Oktoberfest to go along with the burger and everything was all right in the world.
There's parking in a lot just to the west of the Blue Moon or on the street. They don't take credit card so bring cash. A burger and a couple beers came to about $12.50 with tip.
Who's better - Dotty's or Blue Moon? Once again, I'd have to have them side by side but I think Dotty's is a tad better.
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