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    Great Dane - Downtown

    123 E Doty Street

    Madison, WI 53703


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    Featured Items

    • Wisconsin Style Cheddar Mac

      Wisconsin sharp cheddar, gruyere, and parmesan cheese sauce, cheddar-sourdough breadcrumbs, house pretzel roll
      $14.00
    • Mediterranean Falafel Bowl

      Falafel, hummus, tabbouleh, mixed greens, cherry tomato, kalamata olives, cucumber, feta, lemon-dijon vinaigrette, tzatziki, grilled naan
      $15.00
    • Caesar Wrap

      Grilled chicken, romaine, parmesan, Caesar dressing, vegetable tortilla wrap
      $13.50

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    Monthly Specials

    • Chicken Tortilla Soup

      Chicken, sweet corn, black beans, tomato broth, herbs, spices, crisp tortilla strips, fresh cilantro, squeeze of lime
      $4.50+
    • Stuffed Mushrooms

      Breaded and fried whole mushrooms, blend of four cheeses, creamy Gouda cheese sauce
      $12.00
    • Tuna Salad

      Seared and blackened ahi tuna, avocado, green and red cabbage, carrot, cucumber, scallion, cilantro, sesame dressing, crispy wontons, side of house-made ponzu oyster sauce, sesame seeds
      $20.00
    • Strawberry Chicken Salad

      Grilled chicken, fresh strawberries, feta cheese, pecans, red onion, radish, baby spinach, house strawberry vinaigrette
      $18.00
    • Shrimp Tacos

      Lightly battered and fried shrimp, peach habanero sauce, chipotle aioli, bacon, lettuce, cilantro, pico de gallo, side of cilantro rice and black beans
      $17.00
    • Chicken Francese

      Lightly egg-battered and pan-fried chicken breast, lemon butter sauce, side of mashed potatoes and garlic spinach
      $20.00
    • Carrot Cake

      House-made carrot cake, cream cheese frosting, pecans
      $10.00
    • Strawberry Shortcake

      Fresh strawberries, house-made shortcake, strawberry sauce, vanilla sauce, whipped cream
      $12.00

    Starters

    • Old Glory Cheese Curds

      American Pale Ale batter, chimichurri ranch dressing
      $11.00
    • Boneless Wings

      Beer-battered hand-breaded white meat, choice of sauce, gorgonzola dressing, carrot, celery
      $17.00
    • Chili-Lime Grilled Wings

      Herb-brined, Tajin-rubbed, slow-smoked, chipotle citrus sauce, ranch
      $18.00
    • King Street Nachos

      Corn tortilla chips, cheese, black beans, pico de gallo, sour cream, guacamole, cilantro, pickled onion, pickled jalapeno
      $16.50
    • Bavarian Pretzel

      Handmade Bavarian pretzel, Peck's Pilsner mustard, cheese sauce
      $11.00
    • Great Dane Pub Wings

      Choice of six or twelve wings, choice of sauce, gorgonzola dressing, carrot, celery
      $13.00+
    • Yakitori

      Ginger-soy marinated chicken skewers, char-grilled with leeks, finished with sake-soy glaze
      $12.00

    Soup

    • Brown Ale Onion

      Chicken and beef broth, pretzel croutons, beer-simmered onions, baked in a crock with Swiss
      $7.00
    • Butternut Squash & Coconut Curry

      Squash, red lentil, curry, coconut milk, naan crouton, cilantro
      $4.50+
    • West African Chicken Peanut Stew

      Stewed chicken, rice, tomato, hint of peanut
      $4.50+
    • Shorewood Hills

      Bowl of soup, side salad, pretzel stick
      $12.00

    Salads & Bowls

    • Roasted Artichoke & Beet Salad

      Warm marinated red beets, roasted artichokes, feta cheese, avocado, baby spinach, pickled red onion, lemon vinaigrette
      $15.00
    • Hail Caesar Salad

      Romaine, creamy Caesar, pretzel croutons, parmesan crisps
      $6.00+
    • Smoked Chicken Chopped Salad

      Romaine, mixed greens, smoked chicken, bacon, cheddar, hard-boiled egg, cherry tomato, red onion, cucumber, creamy buttermilk ranch, pretzel croutons
      $17.00
    • High Point Harvest Bowl

      Brown rice, red quinoa, broccoli, sweet potato, roasted beets, spiced cashews, edamame, dried apricot, pickled red onion, sesame crusted tofu, orange ginger dressing, aged balsamic
      $16.00
    • Korean Rice Bowl

      Choice of marinated and grilled flank steak or crispy tofu, Korean BBQ sauce, shredded carrot, bell pepper, cucumber, scallion, cilantro, sesame seeds, cremini mushrooms, bok choy, sunny side egg
      $18.50
    • Mediterranean Falafel Bowl

      Falafel, hummus, tabbouleh, mixed greens, cherry tomato, kalamata olives, cucumber, feta, lemon-dijon vinaigrette, tzatziki, grilled naan
      $15.00
    • Chimichurri Ranch Steak Salad

      Carne asada, avocado, tortilla strips, black beans, roasted corn salsa, cherry tomato, radish, red onion, romaine, feta cheese, chimichurri ranch
      $18.00
    • House Salad

      Mixed greens, cucumber, tomato, onion, croutons, choice of dressing
      $6.00

    Sandwiches & Wraps

    • Caesar Wrap

      Grilled chicken, romaine, parmesan, Caesar dressing, vegetable tortilla wrap
      $13.50
    • Cajun Turkey

      House-smoked Cajun-rubbed turkey breast, bacon, sharp cheddar, cucumber, tomato, baby spinach, chipotle aioli, toasted sesame seed French bread
      $17.00
    • French Onion Soup Grilled Cheese

      Gruyere and Swiss, red wine caramelized onions, baby spinach, toasted sourdough
      $15.00
    • Mayan Chicken Wrap

      Guacamole, corn salsa, mixed greens, creamy cilantro dressing, spinach tortilla wrap
      $14.00
    • Nashville Hot Chicken

      Lightly-battered lemon-brined chicken breast, Nashville hot sauce, Scotch Ale pickles, chipotle mayo, sweet and sour slaw, toasted bun
      $14.50
    • Pesto Grilled Chicken

      Pesto marinated grilled chicken, spinach and artichoke spread, tomato, smoked mozzarella cheese, pesto aioli, sourdough bread
      $15.00
    • Pork Gyro

      Slow-roasted Middle Eastern seven-spiced pork, grilled naan, lemon-garlic yogurt sauce, crisp romaine, tomato, shaved onion, fresh cilantro, dill pickle
      $16.00
    • Hot Pastrami Reuben

      House-cured pastrami, Swiss, sauerkraut, Thousand Island, marble rye
      $15.00
    • Dunn's Marsh

      Half sandwich with choice of a house salad or bowl of soup
      $15.00

    Burgers

    • Bavarian Burger

      Roasted mushrooms, caramelized onion, Emmi Roth Butterkase cheese, horseradish-dijon aioli, shaved romaine, garlic-buttered pretzel roll
      $16.50
    • Pub Burger

      Lettuce, tomato, onion, pickle
      $14.50
    • Big Dog Smash Melt

      Double smash patties, sharp cheddar, white American cheese, griddled sweet onions, Big Dog sauce, Scotch Ale pickles, toasted sourdough bread
      $16.50
    • Texarkana Burger

      Sharp cheddar cheese, chipotle stout bbq sauce, bacon, haystack onion, chipotle cream cheese
      $16.00

    Favorites

    • Baja Fish Tacos

      Beer-battered cod, chipotle aioli, jalapeno-cilantro slaw, pico de gallo, served with Habanero Hellfire sauce, salsa verde, black beans and cilantro rice
      $16.00
    • Beer-Braised Salmon

      Seared salmon braised with leeks and baby spinach, garlic mashed potatoes, Peck's Pilsner cream sauce
      $20.00
    • Buffalo Style WI Cheddar Mac

      Wisconsin sharp cheddar, gruyere, and parmesan cheese sauce, grilled chicken, 3-alarm hot sauce, scallion, tomato, gorgonzola cheese
      $20.00
    • Wisconsin Style Cheddar Mac

      Wisconsin sharp cheddar, gruyere, and parmesan cheese sauce, cheddar-sourdough breadcrumbs, house pretzel roll
      $14.00
    • Caballero Chicken Enchiladas

      Smoked chicken, corn tortillas, cheddar, tomatillo poblano chipotle salsa, sour cream, pico de gallo, served with cilantro rice and black beans
      $17.00
    • Thai Chicken Linguini

      Ginger-scallion marinated chicken, peanut sauce, red bell pepper, bok choy, spinach, red onion, carrot, linguini, cilantro, crushed peanuts
      $18.00
    • New London Bridge Fish Fry

      Haddock, Peck's Pilsner batter, pub fries, slaw, homemade tartar, malt vinegar, lemon
      $17.00+
    • Steak Frites

      Marinated and grilled flank steak, frites, beer-braised onion, horseradish-dijon aioli
      $20.00

    Kid's Menu

    • Dino Bites

      Chicken nuggets and ranch dressing. Served with pub fries and fresh fruit.
      $10.00
    • Deli-icious BLT

      Toasted sourdough bread, bacon, lettuce, tomato and mayo. Served with pub fries and fresh fruit.
      $10.00
    • Moo Moo Burger

      Grilled local beef burger, bun and pickle chips. Served with pub fries and fresh fruit.
      $10.00
    • Eazy Peazy Burrito

      Flour tortilla filled with rice, black beans and cheese. Served with a side of sour cream and fresh fruit.
      $10.00
    • Small Fry Fish Fry

      Crispy fried haddock and tartar sauce. Served with pub fries and fresh fruit.
      $10.00
    • Gooey Grilled Cheese

      Melted cheddar on toasted sourdough. Served with pub fries and fresh fruit.
      $10.00
    • Mac-A-Noodle-Do

      Creamy Wisconsin cheese sauce and curly cavatappi noodles. Served with fresh fruit.
      $10.00
    • Niño Nacho Party

      Corn tortilla chips, cheese sauce, black beans and sour cream. Served with fresh fruit.
      $10.00

    Dessert

    • Black & Tan Brownie

      Cream cheese & chocolate brownie, vanilla bean ice cream, Stout fudge, hot caramel, whipped cream
      $8.00
    • Peanut Butter Cheesecake

      Pretzel crust, peanut butter, Black Earth Porter chocolate ganache
      $8.00

    Beverages

    • Can Pepsi

      $2.00
    • Can Diet Pepsi

      $2.00
    • Can Starry

      $2.00
    • Can Red Bull

      $4.00
    • Can Sugar Free Red Bull

      $4.00
    • Can White Peach Red Bull

      $4.00

    MERCH

    Merch

    • Dane Deck Playing Cards

      $10.00
    • Sticker - Vintage Logo

      Our original full-colored logo
      $1.00
    • Porcelain Tacker Sign

      Porcelain-enameled, round, steel sign • 9" diameter
      $15.00
    • 16oz Pub Glass

      16 ounce pub glass. Choice of black or red logo.
      $5.00
    • 16 oz. Locations Glass

      16 oz. Midland Glass
      $5.00
    • Pottery Stein

      Deneen Pottery hand-thrown, 22 oz. Great Dane stein. Dishwasher & microwave safe
      $30.00

    Apparel

    • Crewneck - Gray

      Unisex Softstyle midweight crewneck sweatshirt
      $40.00
    • Crewneck - Maroon

      Unisex Softstyle midweight crewneck sweatshirt
      $40.00
    • Pullover Hoodie - Storm Blue

      Unisex Independent midweight hooded sweatshirt in Storm Blue
      $45.00
    • Logo Tee - Vintage Navy

      Unisex, lightweight, cotton tee in Vintage Navy
      $25.00
    • Trucker Hat - Black

      Classic 6 panel trucker hat with adjustable snapback. Black on black.
      $25.00
    • Winter Beanie - Pom

      Retro pom beanie in red, black, and white
      $27.00
    • Winter Beanie - Mustard

      Classic cuff beanie in mustard yellow
      $27.00
    • Winter Beanie - Gray

      Classic cuff beanie in gray
      $27.00
    • Tee - Wisconsin Great Dane

      Unisex, lightweight, tri-blend t-shirt
      $25.00
    • Logo Tee - Mustard

      Unisex, lightweight, cotton t-shirt
      $25.00
    • Olympic Hat - Tan

      Embrace retro style with the Great Dane Olympic hat, crafted from a soft nylon and cotton blend. This 5-panel cap features a classic rope detail on the bill, making it an ideal accessory for those who love old-school cool • Snapback • One size fits most
      $25.00
    • Blue Logo Midweight Crewneck

      Navy blue, Independent, midweight sweatshirt in cotton/poly fleece blend with round logo
      $45.00
    • Green Vintage Midweight Crewneck

      Army green, Independent, midweight sweatshirt in cotton/poly fleece blend with vintage logo
      $45.00
    • Winter Beanie - Rust

      Classic cuff beanie in Rust Red
      OUT OF STOCK
      $25.00
    • Maroon Anniversary Tee

      Unisex, lightweight, cotton t-shirt
      $25.00
    • Long-Slv Black Logo Tee

      Unisex, cotton tee in vintage black with faded logo
      $30.00
    • 30th Anniversary Tee

      Unisex, lightweight, cotton t-shirt
      $25.00
    • Winter Beanie - Teal

      Classic cuff beanie made with eco-friendly recycled polyester
      OUT OF STOCK
      $25.00
    • Forest Logo T-Shirt

      Unisex, lightweight, cotton t-shirt in forest green
      OUT OF STOCK
      $25.00
    • Autumn Logo T-Shirt

      Unisex, lightweight, cotton t-shirt
      $25.00
    • T-Shirt - Great Dane Long-Sleeved

      Unisex, cotton tee in vintage black
      $30.00
    • T-Shirt - Locations

      Unisex, lightweight, cotton tee in baby blue
      $25.00
    • Winter Beanie - Striped

      Ribbed knit beanie made with eco-friendly recycled polyester + acrylic blend
      $25.00
    • Zip-Up Hoodie

      Men's cut, Independent, midweight sweatshirt. Cotton/poly fleece blend in charcoal gray
      $45.00
    • Logo Tee - Black

      Unisex, lightweight, cotton tee in vintage black
      $25.00
    • Logo Tee - Pine

      Unisex, lightweight, cotton tee
      OUT OF STOCK
      $25.00
    • Rainbow Tee

      Unisex, lightweight, cotton tee in lavender blue • $5 from every tee sold will be donated to Outreach LGBTQ+ Community Center in Madison
      $25.00
    • Retro Ringer Tee

      Unisex, lightweight, cotton tee in natural with maroon logo/sleeve or natural with black logo/sleeve
      $20.00
    • Pocket T-Shirt - Paprika

      Unisex, lightweight, cotton pocket t-shirt • color: smoked paprika
      $20.00
    • Retro Tank Top

      Unisex Bella+Canvas jersey tank, in neon blue
      $22.00

    All hours
    Sunday10:00 am - 9:15 pm
    Monday11:00 am - 9:15 pm
    Tuesday11:00 am - 9:15 pm
    Wednesday11:00 am - 9:15 pm
    Thursday11:00 am - 9:15 pm
    Friday11:00 am - 11:15 pm
    Saturday10:00 am - 11:15 pm
    Restaurant info

    The Great Dane Pub & Brewing Co. has served up its award-winning craft beer alongside local and global pub fare prepared from scratch. Madison's original brewpub features an ever-changing rotation of time-honored beer varieties, alongside experimental brews including cask-conditioned ales. Come. Sip. Stay. With three convenient Madison area locations, The Dane has a mission to make the community a great place to live, work and play.

    Location

    123 E Doty Street, Madison, WI 53703

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