Friends Applaud Tavern & Cafe

Friends Applaud is a neighborhood tavern and cafe known for its Raclette sandwiches, a melted-cheese sandwich served alongside wines from the Loire Valley. The menu also covers espresso drinks, pastries, tins of fish, soups and salads, plus local beers, absinthe, spirits and non-alcoholic cocktails.

The room is a spot to meet friends for coffee, lunch or dinner. Live music plays on Saturdays and chess is played on Thursdays, and the calendar lists other events. The tavern hosts private events and closes on some Sundays for private parties, so check the calendar before visiting. The address is 1602 Gilson Street in Madison, Wisconsin.