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Sitting in a cubicle farm surrounded by grumbly co-workers and suffering through the stale air conditioned environment that one calls \u201cwork\u201d will make anyone long for a respite away from it all. Since you can\u2019t afford a vacation right now, consider taking an off-site lunch instead, just to keep your sanity.<\/p>\n

There are plenty of places in Madison that can accommodate your needs \u2014 and we’re not talking about fast food drive-thrus. Here are five spots that offer a fast meal and will make your day much more enjoyable, guaranteed.<\/span>\n

Anointed One \u2014 Junction Road<\/h3>\n

On the far west side, the Anointed One<\/a>, a soul food restaurant, has done an admirable job delivering food quickly. When I ordered two appetizers, chicken wings and onion rings (ordering only apps may give you a better chance of getting food faster!), my server told me the food would be up in 15 to 20 minutes, and she didn\u2019t lie. Presumably, items like the shrimp po\u2019boy and catfish dinner might take the full 20 minutes, but the wait would be worth it. I definitely intend to become a repeat customer.<\/span>\n

\"Ian's
Ian’s Pizza \/ Facebook<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Ian\u2019s Pizza \u2014 State Street, Frances Street<\/h3>\n

A Madison staple, Ian\u2019s offers delicious and unique takes<\/a> on pizza. The most trusted slice is, of course, the mac and cheese, made with better ingredients than what Kraft can offer you. Other options abound, and I suggest smokey the bandit with barbecue sauce, mozzarella and cheddar cheeses, barbecue chicken, bacon and ranch.<\/p>\n

The lines in Ian\u2019s are typically long, but the system they\u2019ve devised is remarkably efficient. And even if you\u2019re last in line with 20 people ahead of you, it isn\u2019t unheard of to get your food in as little as 5 to 10 minutes after you walk through the door.<\/span>\n

David\u2019s Jamaican Cuisine \u2014 Monona<\/h3>\n

If you need something fast, it’s hard to beat a buffet, and David\u2019s Jamaican Cuisine<\/a> has one of the best in the area. Just tell them you\u2019re there for the buffet and you\u2019re good to go. You can typically get a full plate (and a full belly) in under 10 minutes, though I\u2019ll admit I took a little bit more time to eat on my last visit because I made several trips back to get more servings. There\u2019s usually dishes like jerk meatballs, barbecue pork, breaded catfish, salad bar and an assortment of sides.<\/span>\n

\"Dumpling
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Dumpling Haus \u2014 Hilldale<\/h3>\n

There are plenty of leisurely dining options at Hilldale, but if you want to get a fast meal the Dumpling Haus<\/a> is the place to go. As you enter, you\u2019ll see a menu on a board above the counter (they have paper copies available too). Make your order there, and they\u2019ll hand you a number to put down at your table.<\/p>\n

I arrived at noon during a weekday, and even with the restaurant full of patrons, my meal was served in under 15 minutes. Though I didn\u2019t order a huge meal (I got the pork shaomai), it was definitely filling, with the right blend of spices.<\/span>\n

Buffalo Wild Wings \u2014 East Towne, Fitchburg, Monona, Campus<\/h3>\n

This probably isn\u2019t the first place you\u2019d think of to eat real quick, but the restaurant recently started a weekday promotion known as the \u201cFast Break Lunch<\/a>.\u201d Order an entree and side from the special menu and they\u2019ll be delivered in 15 minutes or less. There\u2019s even a hokey timer on the table if you want to be the jerk that demands it free because it was five seconds late. (Don\u2019t be that guy.)<\/p>\n

The lunch menu includes the usual wings, salads, wraps, and a few sandwiches so the kitchen can keep up. Every time I\u2019ve tried it, the kitchen and servers have beaten the timer, sometimes with time to spare.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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