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| Established | 1946 |
| City | Madison |
| State | Wisconsin |
| Country | United States |
Mickies Dairy Bar (often shortened to Mickies) is a 1950s style diner located in Madison, Wisconsin. [1] [2]
Opened in 1946 by Mickey Weidman, [1] and located just across the street from Camp Randall Stadium, it has become a popular game day tradition amongst many Badger fans. [1] The diner is well known for its breakfast selections, especially the Scrambler, which is a large mound of potatoes, eggs, cheese, gravy, and a patrons' choice of other toppings. [3]
Mickies been featured on numerous national broadcasts, including ESPN's "Todd's Taste of the Town". [4] [2]
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