text: Alchemy is one of my very very favorite diningimbibing establishments anywhere Everything here is somewhere on the spectrum of excellent to amazing The staples on the daily menu are fantastic their burgers are some of Madisons very best and the specials oh the specials You have to go early because people are onto this place and they sell out fast It is worth the effort to get there and it is worth the wait even if it is crowded it often is Bring cash or your ATM cardnnThe beer list rivals the food menu with oftenrotating beers including some that are not seen often It is definitely one of the best tap lineups in town and this is a beer town nnAlchemy is a very casual unassuming tavern that does not necessarily tip you off to what awaits you when you order and that is part of what makes it such a cool place nnThis is a somewhat short review but that should not imply there is not a lot to say about Alchemy because I could go on and on You will be glad you do not have a lot to read because you will get there sooner