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Dotty Dumpling's Dowry Burgers ·$$

The name is Dotty Dumpling’s Dowry, but patrons surely do not miss Dotty or dumplings here. The name of the place was inspired by a fictional, female character from one of Sir Arthur Conan's stories, and the cute, fat lady is now a mascot of this burger joint. Delighting patrons with their spread of creatively-made burgers and interesting sides, Dotty Dumpling’s Dowry is a haunt for locals and visitors alike. The must-have creations of Dotty are The Heart Throb, Toadstool, Gladiator and the Grand Daddy, and they surely taste as interesting as they sound. Dotty also serves other specials like the Deep Fried Sandwich, Chili Cheese Dog and the Bratwurst. The taps at Dotty, generously pour extensive varieties of craft beers and they wash down the burgers with ease.

Website: dottydumplingsdowry.com

Phone: (608) 259-0000

Cross Streets: Between W Gilman St/University Ave and Conklin Pl

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  • Tue 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM

317 N Frances St Madison, WI 53703 ·629.16 mi

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Amenities

  • Accessible
  • Family friendly

Reviews

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Liv L. 12/08/25

If you're in Madison and want a burger- Dotty Dumplings is the place to go! Their burgers are cooked perfectly and are absolutely delicious! The restaurant is adorned with really cool decorations...

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PJ C. 10/29/25

It has been a long time since my first review of Dotty's so its time for an update. Since moving back to town over six years ago we have been to Dotty's on many occasions. We still love the...

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Erin P. 03/29/26

Dotty's is a staple in Madison. Awesome, thick, juicy and favorable burgers cooked to perfection and done right. Honestly, they are so good, I've never tried anything else--lol.

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Stephanie L. 10/20/25

This small dive bar was a great experience for our first time in Madison. Such a cute place + they had the Badger game on. The parking was a nightmare, we parked a few blocks away and walked....

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Anne C. 03/11/26

I've visited Dotty's several times and always have a great experience. My favorite parts of Dotty's are their appetizers and shakes. Their cheese curds are delicious! The only downsides are that...

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