Category: Middleton

Noodles and Company

Surprisingly, Noodles and Company (“Noodles”) offers a variety of paleo and/or low carb options, including zoodles (zucchini noodles)! You can substitute them (or gluten-free pasta if preferred) in almost any dish. You can also add your choice of proteins – even shrimp. See menu for other options. The nutrition calculator on their website even has paleo and keto checkboxes. Delivery is available in many locations.

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2812 Prairie Lakes Drive, Sun Prairie
(608) 318-2221

4280 East Towne Boulevard Madison, WI 53704
(608) 244-4000

232 State Street At Johnson Madison, WI 53703
(608) 257-6393

6520 Monona Dr At Pier 37 Monona, WI 53716
(608) 226-9500

3600 University Ave And Midvale Blvd Madison, WI 53705
(608) 268-2900

1601 Deming Way Middleton, WI 53562
(608) 829-0099

7050 Mineral Point Rd Madison, WI 53717
(608) 829-0202

2981 Triverton Pike Dr. At McKee Rd Fitchburg, WI 53711
(608) 276-7600

 

Chipotle

Considering that it’s basically a burrito place, Chipotle gets major props for trying to do things right! To start with, the web site lists paleo options by name. They use mostly simple, natural ingredients that you would expect, many of them natural and organic. Most locations offer grass-fed beef. They enforce minimum standards for animals and prominently disclose any exceptions. They cook mostly with rice bran oil and sunflower oil – not perfectly paleo, but in my opinion much better than the soy and canola found elsewhere. They’re very close to completely eliminating GMO ingredients too.

You can design your own naked burrito bowl (or salad), and unlike some competitors most of the options contain only the ingredients you’d expect. Meat choices include steak, chicken, carnitas, and barbacoa. See menu on web site for more details. Catering available. Some locations deliver.

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4628 E Washington Ave, Madison
(608) 242-7334
658 State St, Madison
(608) 250-4613
4000 University Ave, Madison
(608) 233-4305
8422 Old Sauk Rd, Middleton
(608) 826-0919

 

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Qdoba

Most menu items are based around corn or wheat tortillas and/or rice. You can order meat and veggie items as a bowl or a naked tortilla, but be aware that there are a lot of unexpected ingredients. For example, all the meats contain various combinations of cornstarch, corn syrup, whey, and/or soybean oil. The fajita vegetables contain soy oil. Therefore, essentially nothing is pure paleo, but you could check ingredient lists for personally acceptable cheats here.

Even most of the salsas contain cornstarch and/or gums. Pico de gallo is one clean exception. The guacamole should also be fine. Of course, there’s always a possibility of gluten cross-contamination.

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4718 E Towne Blvd, Madison
(608) 819-8910

548 State St, Madison
(608) 280-8720

2 N Park St, Madison
(608) 251-0238

101 W Broadway, Monona
(608) 286-1416

6650 Mineral Point Rd, Madison
(608) 827-7720

2741 University Ave, Madison
(608) 218-9670

5401 Caddis Bend, Madison
(608) 442-9400

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Nitty Gritty

They will do a naked or lettuce-wrapped burger on request. Choices include local grass-fed beef, and sometimes bison. Optional toppings include bacon, egg, and guacamole. Other sandwiches can be made gluten-free also. Steamed veggies available as a side. Most salads ok with omissions. Known as “the birthday bar.”

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223 N. Frances Street, Madison
608-251-2521

1021 N. Gammon Road, Middleton
608-833-6489

315 E. Linnerud Drive, Sun Prairie
608-837-4999

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Willy Street Co-op Deli

All locations have grass-fed roast beef and pastured ham among the sliced deli meat options, and the Middleton store even has grass-fed hamburgers. Any sandwich can be customized, and lettuce-wrapped on request. Produce is often local and/or organic when possible. Great salad bar & hot bar. Check web site for daily specials: The grain-free chicken curry is excellent, as is the grain-free jambalaya. The seasoned meats on Taco Tuesday are good on lettuce, but even better on the roasted sweet potatoes. Breakfast is served in the morning, featuring local pastured meats and eggs. House-made bone broth from the meat case is occasionally found in the hot soup well. Paleo Mama desserts are available. Full service juice and coffee bar stocks house-made almond milk. As long as you’re there, check out the 90% organic produce dept, mostly local meat dept, and good selection of paleo staples. Indoor and outdoor seating.  Paleo catering available.

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1221 Williamson Street, Madison

(608) 251-6776

6825 University Ave, Middleton

(608) 284-7800

2817 N Sherman Ave.

(608) 709-5445

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Jimmy John’s

Subs and other sandwiches. Known for fast delivery. Will make any item as a lettuce-wrapped “unwich” on request.

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527 State St, Madison
(608) 251-6789
2807 University Ave., Madison
(608) 232-1885
1 N Randall Ave, Madison
(608) 819-6444
6130 Mineral Point Rd, Madison
(608) 231-2500
1791 Thierer Rd, Madison
(608) 242-0736
6231 McKee Rd, Fitchburg
(608) 275-7722
6921 University Ave, Middleton
(608) 841-1100
21 Tower Dr, Sun Prairie
(608) 825-2110
635 S Main St, DeForest
(608) 846-9700