food
a man holding a plate of food
tables and chairs outside a restaurant
a breakfast sandwich and a cup of coffee
a glass of iced coffee on a table
a sandwich and a glass of champagne
a person sprinkling sugar on a cup of coffee
a slice of quiche with a side salad
a street corner with palm trees
sandwiches, food
food, pizza
a man and a woman wearing face masks
interior
Menu
Menu
Blueberry muffin w egg/Breakfast Croissant
food, crepes
Cute table #.
waiting on coffee
salads, outside
Dark chocolate espresso drink
Steve C.
Aug 4, 2024
Great good, people and coffee. A go to for anyone on El Cajon Blvd in Np.Argentinian sandwich is so good and the crepes are absolute on point.
Read MoreRyan M.
Aug 11, 2024
Came for breakfast and got the breakfast croissant, cafe Cubano, and strawberry almond muffin.The breakfast croissant came with eggs, bacon, Swiss cheese, arugula and tomato. The croissant was light and flakey, the bacon egg and cheese were delicious and the arugula added a nice peppery touch. My only complaint was that it was on the smaller side. It came with a side salad which would have been good for a lunch option, you can upgrade for breakfast potatoes for around $3 but instead I got the strawberry almond muffin.The strawberry almond muffin was excellent! Great flavor, was served warm and had a slight crisp exterior. A definite standout for me.I haven't see a cafe Cubano at coffee shops so I got it. Espresso, brown sugar, steamed milk and cinnamon. It was delicious, nice and smooth, just the right amount of sweetness, not overly sugary but not bitter.I liked the vibe here, very laid back like a French bistro, not a commercialized breakfast spot. You stand in line and order at the counter then take a table number placard and they bring it to you. There are a few parking spots out back but be sure that you're not parking in the spots reserved for bunny chow or the apartment complex, they are marked on the ground, otherwise theres street parking available.My cafe Cubano came with a Madeline so I think all the coffee drinks come with that little Madeline pastry, thus the name of the cafe, the coffee was smooth so id try a another coffee drink next time. I'd defiantly get the strawberry almond muffin again.Service was friendly and prompt, ambiance was cute and quaint, food was good. My only complaint is that the pastries in the case and coffee don't have prices. They are fair prices so it not like you're getting gouged but it would be nice to know.
Read MoreClaudia B.
May 25, 2024
Cute little French cafe for a casual brunch date, or even just to sit by yourself to enjoy some people watching or read a book. We ordered a delicious fluffy breakfast croissant with potatoes (which were a little undercooked and not very flavorful, maybe a little under-seasoned as well), and the croissant French toast with a side of bacon. OJ tasted freshly squeezed. Delightful! We also ordered the Croque Madame, which was delicious, a generous portion of melted cheese, ham, and bread...was able to spilt in half to share, which, if you plan to do so in advance, you can order and extra egg to even it out. The only issue with that is to make sure you do it upfront because by the time you realize you want an additional item to go with your food, such as an extra egg, or coffee to drink with your French toast, you'll have to stand back in line and pay at the cashier, and wait for the kitchen to queue in your order... by then, your food might be cold.Other than that, I'd definitely consider going back, and next time planning all our items in advance to enjoy them all at the same time.
Read MoreYvette A.
Feb 25, 2024
Great food!!! Found this place by accident cruising thru town. Food is fresh and made to order and the coffee drinks were so good!!!We had the simply breakfast which had gluten feee bread so good!!!Madeleine omelet was amazing and the service was great. We will be back!!!
Read MoreEarl F.
Aug 9, 2024
Great staff and delicious pastries! Dropped in while in a bit of a rush to pick up some desserts for a dinner party. The staff was very helpful with suggestions and they had a great selection. I'll admit, one didn't make it to the party...
Read MoreAdrian S.
May 22, 2024
Cafe Madeleine was disappointing if I'm being honest. The food was tasty but the value is lacking and the customer service was awful! 3 of us went in on a slow Monday morning. The other 2 in my group ordered and then grabbed seats on the patio. I was only 2 spots in line behind. Well, the next couple took FORVER to order. They pulled the "Um, what do you have?" bit and it just dragged on and on! I understand that's not staff's fault, but staff literally had ZERO urgency in helping them get their order finished. They took nearly 10 minutes at the register. The next person up started his order when a different staff member came over to him and did the whole "I know you from somewhere, right?" They then proceeded to figure out how they knew each other and then decided to catch up and shoot the breeze while he was still at the register. That too took almost 10 minutes. Again, zero effort by staff to get the orders rolling. The wait was getting so long that my group started peering in from the patio to see what had happened to me. After I finally ordered, I was so far behind that the other 2 in my group got their food and finished it before my food came out. When my food eventually did come, the tiny portions only added to my disappointment. Yes the food was really good, but the portions are pretty sad given the prices. So the atrocious customer service and poor value really bummed me out because I wanted to like Cafe Madeleine. Please do better because I am usually pretty favorable with my reviews!
Read MoreSascha S.
Jan 16, 2024
We've been here for coffee and entertained a small kid with their sides of bacon and fruit. Today was our first day having lunch.It was solid and I'd do it again.Here's why it's four stars and not five.Crepe was delicious. A little too oniony but I'd get it again and see if the onions were a fluke that time.Croque monsieur was excellent.Wouldn't order the truffle fries again bc they're the kind of fry that seems cheap and breaded vs nice pomme frites. Flavor was good but the consistency felt like Carl's Jr fries... Not up to par for this establishment. Coffee was good, service was good.Sometimes you go and they offer refills (my first time there). Today they didn't offer refills until we asked. Either is fine, I just like consistency as a customer so I know my role in the place. (I don't want to be a bother if refills are coming, but they're just busy, you know?)I'm trying to think of the ambience and I don't recall hearing music. So if there was, I missed it. I normally notice that kind of thing, so that's interesting.Will have to try the sweeter dishes (and French onion soup!) next time we go.
Read MoreCamille H.
Apr 8, 2024
This restaurant is very cute. It's sort of humble on the outside but very nice under the covered outdoor space and inside. Staff was friendly. You walk up to the counter and order for there (and they give you a number and you find a table) or to-go. I tried the pistachio matcha latte which was sweet on its own and was good matcha but I didn't really taste the pistachio. I also got the salmon toast which was pretty basic. The salmon was really good. The toast was basic and it came with greens on the toast and on the side.
Read MoreCesar P.
May 10, 2024
I don't know about the other people, but I'm going to speak for myself. has been one of best experiences we have had in over 8 years, the food is amazing is a fast-casual place great variety of coffee and non-coffee drinks. We ordered 3 items for my wife and me ( we had to) the breakfast panini, Argentinian paniniMadeline omelet. Drinks: a lavender mint latte twice 1 hot and 1 iced, Carajillo, and a pistachio matcha latte.
Read MoreYael M.
Apr 3, 2024
I finally got to check out this cute, parisian cafe! I found metered parking across the street and made my way inside. The menu looked great, but I just tried a chai latte this time. I enjoyed it in their lovely outdoor seating area since the weather was so nice out. It was pretty noisy and chaotic, though, since it's on the main road, so I may sit inside next time. Check them out next time you're in the area!
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