In a cozy corner of Madison’s Atwood neighborhood sits a culinary gem that locals mention in hushed tones, as if sharing a precious secret they’re both eager to reveal and reluctant to spread too widely.
Alchemy Cafe isn’t flashy or pretentious, but it’s responsible for some of the most memorable meals you’ll find in Wisconsin’s capital city.
The unassuming brick building with its weathered sign might not scream “culinary destination” to passersby, but those who know better make regular pilgrimages for what many swear are the best sweet potato fries in the entire state.
And that’s saying something in a place where fried foods are practically a love language…