Madison East Side Bike and Bites Food Tour
Taste local flavors as you ride e-bikes through Willy Street, Atwood and Olbrich
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Taste local flavors as you ride e-bikes through Willy Street, Atwood and Olbrich
Discover what we've curated for you
3 Hours
Guide, Bike, Tastings
Explore Madison’s bikeable east-side neighborhoods by BCycle and taste local flavors along the way. Ride easy e-assist bikes, sample food and drinks, and learn neighborhood history.
Participants must be 18 years or older. Tours may be canceled in severe weather. Helmets are encouraged; bring your own, and bring water, sunblock, and bug spray.
No refunds for cancellations or no-shows, including within 48 hours of the tour.
Please meet at the Garver Feed Mill on the BIKE PATH side of the building by the B-cycle rack 15 minutes before the start of the tour. This is on the south side of Garver by the railroad tracks.
Madison's food tours consistently deliver exceptional experiences thanks to passionate guides who clearly love their city. Bart, Fernando, Miranda, Levi, and Shar all get praised by name for being knowledgeable, engaging, and making guests feel like they're exploring the city with a friend rather than following a scripted tour. The guides share fascinating historical tidbits about Madison and the Capitol area while keeping conversations flowing naturally with the group. The food itself hits the mark across different tour options. Guests rave about diverse stops like Monsoon Siam's Thai spring rolls and unique wings at Madison's, with typically five varied locations per tour. Walking distances stay manageable (around 10 minutes between stops), and the tours run smoothly even in winter weather. The guides show real flexibility too – when one restaurant unexpectedly closed, the guide quickly arranged an alternative that became a guest's favorite stop. The value stands out as impressive, with thoughtful coordination that gets groups in and out of restaurants seamlessly. Whether you choose the Atwood Brew & Chew, Capitol tour, Bike n' Bites, or Willy Street Global Eats, you're in for great food and genuine local insight.
On a brisk April afternoon our tour guide Miranda introduced us to a wide variety of flavors and treats along Atwood Street. Vegan options were easily accommodated, even vegan truffles! She shared interesting stories about the local restaurant owner collective and historic buildings in the neighborhood during the walks from one location to the other. She made us feel comfortable and arranged a tasty mix of options, from tacos to walnut burgers to spicy Thai and a final ice cream stop where we sat outside by the patio fire pit. Highly recommend this experience if you’re in Madison!
Susan Rooney
April 13, 2026
On a brisk April afternoon our tour guide Miranda introduced us to a wide variety of flavors and treats along Atwood Street. Vegan options were easily accommodated, even vegan truffles! She shared interesting stories about the local restaurant owner collective and historic buildings in the neighborhood during the walks from one location to the other. She made us feel comfortable and arranged a tasty mix of options, from tacos to walnut burgers to spicy Thai and a final ice cream stop where we sat outside by the patio fire pit. Highly recommend this experience if you’re in Madison!
Susan Rooney
April 13, 2026