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I don't journey over to Willy St. as much as I would like, but when I do find myself on that side of Madison the Weary is always my first choice for dinner and drinks with friends. Back in college I first heard of this place from a coworker who lived in the area. He told me in no uncertain terms that I needed to come out after work for a few drinks and a late dinner, and I'm happy that I took him up on the offer. Since then I've made my way back on a semi-regular basis. The best times at the Weary are when you come in and find a nice larger table right away, especially if you can get one of the corner tables. The place is almost always crowded, a victim of its own success in a way, and there are no reservations or waiting lists, just first-come first-serve. As mentioned, there really isn't a good place to wait, and if you end up here crammed in the corner of the bar hoping for a table to open it can be a frustrating experience. I don't think I've gone on a Friday or Saturday night in some time because of this, instead opting for weekday nights or later in the afternoons. It's a testament to how good this place is that I find myself working my schedule around their busy times. The Weary hits all of the right notes: the food is exceptional, the tap selection is top-notch, and the vibe hits the right tone of hip and mellow. I've made my way through at least half of the relatively short menu, though I've been here more than enough times to try everything at least once over. I've been prevented from doing so by the extreme excellence of the West of the Andes sandwich - possibly my favorite in all of Madison. I usually get the tenderloin option (also comes with tuna or veggies), served with avocado, pico de gallo and chipotle mayo. It's simply the best. Also great: the Weary's Reuben - probably the best I've ever had, and the Bad Breath burger, which is as great as everyone says. The goulash is what I tend to go with when I'm looking for a smaller meal, and even then it's filling. There's a vegan chili as well, which I usually go Not-So and get with beef tips and bacon. And if you're there with a good sized group of friends you can't go wrong with either the WI cheese & sausage platter or the Mediterranean plate. I love the Weary Traveler and I've spent many a great night over the last five plus years with friends and family - in fact the Weary is my father's favorite Madison restaurant on account of the goulash. The place is near perfect, and a consistent option for just about any occasion.

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positive