Diane’s Delicious Diner is a simulated restaurant environment where Madison College students develop and apply their culinary skills. 

Students serve, cook and take care of all aspects of the restaurant. When you dine with us, you're engaging with the future of our culinary industry!

delicious-looking salad on a dish ready for serving

Make Your Reservation Online

Join Us for Lunch

Reservations are required, and we sell out quickly.

  • Service is available on select Tuesdays and Wednesdays.
  • Reservations are available at 12:00 pm, 12:30 pm, and 1:00 pm. Lunch lasts 1 hour.
  • Make reservations online. The reservation web form will be available when reservations open.
Make a Reservation

Reservations open again on 9/16 at 10 am. 

We expect to sell out in less than 10 minutes.

Payment

Diane's accepts cash, credit card or check for payment. Make your payment at the end of your meal. Meals can't be paid for in advance. 

Tipping is optional. All tips go to our culinary student field trip and scholarship funds. 

Cancel Your Reservation

If you can't keep your reservation, cancel by emailing dianesdiner@madisoncollege.edu.

Events

We're unable to host large groups or cater events.

Location

Madison College, Truax Main Building
1701 Wright Street, B1287
Madison, WI 53704

Parking

Madison College, Health Education Building
Gated Visitor Lot
1705 Hoffman St.
Madison, WI 53704

Press the call button for Public Safety to open the gate.

Getting There

Walk toward the main building and enter the Truax Gateway. Continue past the Mitby Theater, turning right toward the Atrium Cafeteria. Continue following the curve around the cafeteria. You'll see signs for Diane's just ahead on the right. (7-minute walk)