Ironman Visitor Guide

Start your day with a coffee at Grace Coffee Co. before watching the Iron Man.

The Madison-based local coffee chain expanded to Verona – because locals couldn't get enough of their food and drink throughout the region. Grace Coffee has an expansive menu of delectable eats and hand-crafted coffee drinks.

Favorites include breakfast cocktails (great for brunchin'), breakfast sammies, and everything avocado toast.

For a more substantial breakfast or lunch, check out Gus’s Diner, a dependable meal with good portions. They have all the classics but we'd recommend: chicken and waffles (you won't regret it). As soon as you walk inside, you'll instantly notice a 1950's vibe. The 50's theme is complete with jukeboxes, booths, and diner classics like burgers and shakes.

Check out Toot & Kate's Wine Bar to enjoy a refreshing glass of wine and watch the Ironman participants from the outside patio!

Note: this location is not directly on the route but visible to it

Do yourself a favor by calling in a pickup order at Sugar River Pizza Co. – a local favorite. Try "The Tropics", a variation on a Hawaiian pizza, and the "Rio Grande BBQ Chicken" pizza.

Pro Tip: Call ahead to pick up.

Hometown U.S.A. Community Park at the corner of Lincoln Street and East Verona Avenue is the city's largest park. The park is home to a skateboard ramp, a baseball diamond, two softball diamonds, playground equipment and a shelter. This would be the perfect place to bring your own picnic and watch the Ironman.

Fireman’s Park is located along Paoli and Bruce Streets on the City’s southwest side. Existing facilities associated with fenced quarry swimming include: a lifeguard on duty; a beach; a diving platform; slides; diving boards; restrooms; a drinking fountain; and a playground. Outside of the swimming area are paths, a shelter, soccer fields and fishing.

Tollefson Park is located in the Hawthorn Hills subdivision at Gatsby Glen Drive and Whalen Road, in the southeast part of the City. It provides recreational space for the Glacier Edge Elementary School, as well as the adjacent neighborhood. Facilities include playground equipment, a tot-lot, paths, a shelter with picnic tables, restrooms, a drinking fountain, 2 soccer fields, 2 tennis courts and access to the City bike loop.

Stone Porch Alehouse is a casual American gastropub blending Southern-style comfort food (fried chicken, seafood, burgers) with elevated pub fare in a warm, easygoing tavern setting. It's known for craft beers, brunch, and a loft area with a private bar, darts, and pool table.

Grab a flavorful Mexican lunch at El Charro, with a wide selection of tacos, burritos, fajitas, quesadillas and other lunch favorites. With a dedicated lunch menu and plenty of hearty options, it’s a great place to recharge while enjoying the Ironman festivities.

A great spot to grab lunch while taking in the Ironman action, North & South offers a welcoming atmosphere and a menu with plenty of satisfying options. It’s a convenient choice for spectators looking to refuel between viewing spots.