Wisconsin’s dining rooms have said too many goodbyes lately, from a pioneering Milwaukee health-food favorite to three more independent places that made their neighborhoods feel warmer. Their menus were different, but each gave regulars something difficult to replace.
Here are three Wisconsin restaurants that have closed, along with the dishes, traditions, and community ties diners will remember.
Mad Rabbit Cafe, Madison
Mad Rabbit Cafe closed in late September 2026 after opening on Williamson Street in February 2024. Owner Nate Anger built the all-vegan restaurant around boldly flavored comfort food, including flatbreads, burgers, crepes, and the popular No Harm, No Fowl fried chik’n sandwich…