“ they have THE BEST vegan milkshakes! we shared a chocolate peanut butter one & it was mind blowing. also great burgers & sandwiches! the outside seating is very nice as well. clean bathrooms & friendly staff! ”

“ We had lunch at the Nitty Gritty in Sun Prairie today for my daughter's birthday. Everything was great from start to finish. We all had the original gritty burgers, fries, cheese curds and of course the mini sundaes. Everything was delicious! The best part was our server Monica! She's the best! Thank you ”

“ Multi-Visit Update as of April 14, 2025: (running out of Google space - gotta be quick now!...) Sam is still KILLING IT as a waitress! So is her colleague, Annika! Their Front Desk Guy from 04-12-25, 6:30 PM - So friendly & dynamically welcoming !!! WAY TO GO, MY MAN! ("2-10" Rules)! LOVE their chix breast (both Flatbread Pesto, & Pretzel bun). Fries/O-rings/Curds to die for! Original Review March 9, 2025: Discovered Nitty Gritty (“NG”) while attending a Destination Imagination Regional Tourny, and we are glad we did! It has instantly become a fab for us in this area! For First-Time Visitors: NG is inside a historic canning factory in a safe, pleasant area of downtown. Adequate on-street parking as well as some adjacent lot parking. Outdoor seating available near the entrance.. Cutting right to the chase: NG’s greatest asset during our visit was our server, “Phredde” (pronounced “Fred,” also known as “Sam”—it's a long story, but she can share that with you if she wants to!). She was a total ROCK STAR, making what most would consider top-tier service look second class. Phredde (Sam) was prompt, attentive, professional, and had a fantastic personality, which is essential when serving people like us! She accurately took our orders, especially for my wife, who has Celiac disease, ensuring everything was correct, hot, timely and safe. While our initial arrival here didn’t feel particularly welcoming, she completely turned that, around, making us feel like honored guests. From what we observed at our table, we were not the only ones benefitting from this level of care; this seems to be Sam’s default setting when serving guests at NG (okay, I’ll start using her real name - I think I've “damaged” her enough by now!!). We plan on returning to the area within the coming weeks, and we will be looking for Sam as our server again! If you stop by - you should be asking for her also! Sam will make your day! Next, the food. Fabulous! I took advantage of the Friday Fish Fry, Soft Pretzel Appetizer, and their “Worlds Smallest Sunday” (although, I am sure that Ed Dedevic’s in Chicago may have something to say about that claim!). The Soft Pretzel Sticks (4 count, about 6” x 1” each) were warm and delicious. Firm, but not unforgivingly tough. The cheese sauce for dipping was a great addition ( I passed on mustard - hate mustard!). The sticks were tasty just on their own. They were not salted, which I prefer. While others often choose lesser-quality cuts for their events, NG uses premium cuts of cod that are light and flavorful. Instead of a thick layer of partially fried dough, their cod is enveloped in a very light and fully cooked batter. The accompanying fries were lightly salted and cooked to perfection. The “Smallest Sunday” was about a golfball-ish sized portion which was just perfect for a filling meal. I had chocolate and caramel sauce added....WA! My wife chose the gluten-free cheeseburger, and she found it to be a surprising tastey. While many gluten-free food options can be fairly bland, this sandwich stood out for its flavor. More importantly, it was carefully prepared to avoid gluten and any cross-contamination. Although NG is not a dedicated gluten-free establishment, their staff clearly understands the importance of these precautions. We experienced no adverse effects whatsoever. Great job! Finally, if NG has an Achille’s Heel, it is in the initial greeting as we entered. Both greeters, along with someone we suspected was the manager, were prompt, professional, and efficient—perhaps overly so. They did not offer any smiles or warm greetings, instead carrying out their duties quickly and politely. They quickly assessed how many were in our party, whether we preferred a booth or a table, and then escorted us to our seats. However, that somewhat flat start to the evening was completely transformed by “Phredde” (...did we mention “Phredde?”). As we alluded to earlier, she truly elevated our experience, turning what would have been a 4-star review into the 5-star rating we are giving today. ”

“ I went here for lunch with one of my best homegirls on 4/13/24. We were seated right away, but I don't know if they were short staffed even though it wasn't busy. Service was kinda slow at the beginning. Which was fine because it gave us time to talk and catch up. We ordered our appetizers, and that took longer than expected. Once we got them. We placed our order for our entree. While enjoying our appetizers, our entrees came out very quickly. Our burgers were cooked to perfection, and everything was delicious It was a Saturday afternoon, so the atmosphere was chill. A lot of people eating outside on a nice day. The staff were friendly and helpful. I'd pick this location over Madison, WI location. ”

“ Everything was great, never been disappointed at a Nitty. Waitress was funny and helpful, though I don't remember her name now. I think this is only my second or third time to the Sun Prairie one, but always a great time. ”

“ Really nice place! Food was delicious. Our party had the fish tacos, hamburger with pretzel bun, and soup of the day. Everyone loved their food! ”

“ Food is great bar and grill/restaurant style, Their drink menu possibilities are closing in on endless, and the atmosphere is a fun place to bring dinner friends to relax and chill or party it up! The staff is kinda inept and dumb teens that don't look like they give a damn. The price of the food is much higher then the quality, but still delicious. Good luck parking - have fun on a weekend night at nitty gritty! ”

“ We had 7 in our group and service was good. The place was getting busy - Sunday at lunchtime. Burgers were excellent! We ordered a couple different cheese burgers and 2 ordered the beyond burger. We also had different options for fries and the Chips & Guac were great. The grilled cheese for the little one was good too! We’ll be back when we’re in town! ”