Lake Vista Cafe

Lake Vista Cafe An outdoor cafe in the William T. Evjue Rooftop Garden atop Monona Terrace open seasonally from late Spring through the end of Summer.

Thank you for a successful 2021 summer season. We are closed now but look forward seeing you again in Spring 2022! http://www.mononaterrace.com

09/19/2025

Due to the inclement weather, Lake Vista Cafe will be closed for the remainder of the day. We will be open tomorrow, so stop by after the farmers market!

09/11/2025

Soak up the sunshine 🌞 while it last! Now is the perfect time to enjoy warm weather, delicious food, and unbeatable lake views at Lake Vista Café, on the rooftop at Monona Terrace. Relax with friends, savor tasty bites, and enjoy the gorgeous scenery before the season wraps up.

The café will be closing for the season on Sunday, September 21 (weather permitting).

Don't miss your chance to experience rooftop dining with a view at Lake Vista Café at Monona Terrace.

Concerts on the Rooftop is tonight at 5:30! Grab your free ticket online and have a great time. LVC will be open with dr...
07/17/2025

Concerts on the Rooftop is tonight at 5:30! Grab your free ticket online and have a great time. LVC will be open with drinks and an adjusted food menu for the concert with fare everyone will enjoy. See you there!

Live at LVC tonight at 4:30! Bear in The Forest will be performing their Indie-Folk music for all of us to enjoy so stop...
07/09/2025

Live at LVC tonight at 4:30! Bear in The Forest will be performing their Indie-Folk music for all of us to enjoy so stop by and grab some snacks and a mojito and enjoy the tunes.

Try our Cauliflower Shawarma tacos, they’re delicious! A great vegan option that anyone can enjoy.
07/06/2025

Try our Cauliflower Shawarma tacos, they’re delicious! A great vegan option that anyone can enjoy.

There’s never been a more perfect day to come to Lake Vista Cafe and enjoy our locally sourced Farmers Market Cheese Cur...
06/28/2025

There’s never been a more perfect day to come to Lake Vista Cafe and enjoy our locally sourced Farmers Market Cheese Curds! Pair it with a cold, refreshing Sangria and enjoy the sun.

It’s a beautiful day next to the water, come chill at Lake Vista Cafe and enjoy our Rooftop Summer Salad (pictured) or o...
06/27/2025

It’s a beautiful day next to the water, come chill at Lake Vista Cafe and enjoy our Rooftop Summer Salad (pictured) or our Friday Fish Fry Special! See you there!

Live at Lake Vista Cafe is today at 4! Shekinah King is a wonderful singer/songwriter and we are so glad to have her thi...
06/25/2025

Live at Lake Vista Cafe is today at 4! Shekinah King is a wonderful singer/songwriter and we are so glad to have her this evening. Stop by to hear some beautiful music and enjoy food and drinks.

Stop by Lake Vista Cafe after the farmers market for our Mediterranean Board! It’s a refreshing snack on a hot day. Pair...
06/14/2025

Stop by Lake Vista Cafe after the farmers market for our Mediterranean Board! It’s a refreshing snack on a hot day. Pair it with a frozen margarita while you watch the boats on the water.

Come stop by Lake Vista Cafe after the farmers market for Cold Brew and our Farmer’s Market Cheese Curds. Head down MLK ...
06/07/2025

Come stop by Lake Vista Cafe after the farmers market for Cold Brew and our Farmer’s Market Cheese Curds. Head down MLK Jr Blvd from the square and walk on up to the Monona Terrace roof!

Come to the rooftop to enjoy the beautiful weather from 11-4:30 today! We will close until 5:30 and then reopen with an ...
06/05/2025

Come to the rooftop to enjoy the beautiful weather from 11-4:30 today! We will close until 5:30 and then reopen with an adjusted menu for the Concert on the Rooftop tonight! Get your FREE ticket online, we hope to see you there!

The Mad-City Ski Team is practicing for their first show next week! Come to Lake Vista Cafe on the Monona Terrace to get...
05/25/2025

The Mad-City Ski Team is practicing for their first show next week! Come to Lake Vista Cafe on the Monona Terrace to get a great view of them practicing today, and then performing on the following Sundays. It’s a great opportunity to checkout our new Sundaes on Sunday special with the whole family!

Address

1 John Nolen Drive
Madison, WI
53703

Opening Hours

Tuesday 11am - 3pm
Wednesday 11am - 7pm
Thursday 11am - 7pm
Friday 11am - 7pm
Saturday 11am - 7pm
Sunday 11am - 7pm

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