Roast Public House is an artisanal sandwich shop and beer bar located in the heart of downtown Madison. Roast opened in October of 2012 by two UW-Madison graduates who believed there was a need for good sandwiches on State Street. What goes well with sandwiches? Beer goes well with sandwiches and beer has always been an important aspect of the experience at Roast. With sixteen rotating draught lines, there is always something new and excited for you to try.