Robinia Courtyard is great, if not a little bit magical. Some of my favorite memories from this past summer are of sitting in this courtyard, playing a boardgame with friends and drinking some delicious beer. The taproom offers a well-curated selection, and always offers some beer I've never heard of or tried.
And the food has always been fantastic! When I checked out Jardin about a month or so ago, I tried this chicken dish, and it was phenomenal!!
Black Locust has always been one of my favorite little coffee shops, and they've been hosting some awesome art openings over the last several months. In fact, it seems like there is ALWAYS something going on at Robinia! Tons of fun events to check out.
Parking can be tricky, but just use the side streets around the building. Or walk. It's frustrating when Madison gets a unique establishment like this, but people who live in a giant apartment building across the street can't be bothered to visit. It's literally right. across. the. street. Get up off your damn couch and check it out.
I really hope this place can stay afloat until the new construction nearby is complete. Robinia really is a hidden gem, and I love it.