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Café Madeleine North Park
2850 El Cajon Blvd suite b, San Diego, CA 92104, United States
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Café Madeleine North Park
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Fr
Review №1

I got the Madeleine Omelette and tried a bit of the spinach quiche my friend ordered. Omelette was very filling and the quiche was moist. Definitely will be coming back. We did outdoor dining. Food was delicious!

Le
Review №2

A cute little cafe with all yummy things. Order at the counter and seat yourself type of place. All outdoor seating right now and seems to have plenty of seating. I ordered a savory crepe for brunch and it came out fast and tasty.

Al
Review №3

This is an always enjoyable little cafe. We eat here a few times a month, primarily breakfast. Love the food and feeling, spot transports you to Europe for a bit. Everyone is always friendly, and the food has never disappointed!

Ro
Review №4

Had the smoke salmon Crepe which was excellent, except crepes were not as thin as we expected. My wife had Lemon Crepe and Yogurt Parffait .Crepe ok, yogurt not so good

Da
Review №5

Really great! My pesto lamb sausage sandwich was absolutely delicious and the Nutella c is to die for! I had the grapefruit sangria which I absolutely loved (twice). Their Crouque monsure was delicious and filling.

Sh
Review №6

Beautiful ambience. I was not very impressed with the food but worth going for the beautiful cafe.

St
Review №7

Nice little French café that serves a very varied breakfast menu. Baked eggs are unique and delicious. Croissant French toast sweet but very delicious

Mi
Review №8

This is a beautiful cafe in North Park that is in walking distance to lots of apartments and homes nearby. The menu was very well done and the staff had excellent recommendations to give. The lemon crepes were top tier, and we really enjoyed the eggs Benedict as well. We would definitely come here again!

Ti
Review №9

My old roommate loves all things French, so I found Cafe Madeline for a brunch reunion and an afternoon of remote work. Beautiful place with unique decor, excellent food and drinks, and a wonderful staff. They bake their delicious namesake madeleines fresh every morning. Next time I’m in the neighborhood I’ll be happy to stop by again.

Le
Review №10

Friendly staff and great food! Paninis are scrumptious with fresh baked bread, and tasty ingredients. Carmelato Latte is very good!

Da
Review №11

Terrible service, she got all the order wrong. I was afraid to say something because it was like the 3rd mistake but I didn’t do it to not have a worst experience.Also, I ordered a latte (to go) and she made it “for here” (another mistake) when I ordered a cup to-go and switch cups, coffee was almost half empty, you can see the shadow from the cup sleeve, that is above the coffee. You don’t get the same amount if you order in a to-go cup than if you drink at the restaurant, even when they charge the same as a 12oz latte.I used to like this place a lot, but now the personal is terrible.

Ed
Review №12

My words are incapable of explaining how good of a place this is. Everything was delicious and tasted of high quality ingredients. Come stop by for a meal you’re guaranteed to never forget.

Je
Review №13

Hands down, THE best coffee and breakfast sandwiches Ive ever had in my life. I may have been slightly hungover, however my girlfriend and I started to tear up when we dug into these. The atmosphere, the ambiance made me feel incredibly cozy. Dont miss out on this place. 100/100!

Ro
Review №14

The food is delicious! There were 10 of us and about 8 different items were ordered. The ingredients are fresh and the food is scrumptious!The restaurant is small so we were a bit cramped and due to our large group, the meals came out staggered but the quality of the food and the incredible friendliness of the staff outweighed any possible deficit.We all had a great time and will most assuredly be back.

Sh
Review №15

It was so easy to decide where to go to find the coffee and breakfast this morning. since I am in the North Park Area. It was damn near impossible to decide what to eat. Luckily my new friend Patty who was sincere, engaging, as well as helpful (in my moment of indecisiveness), but most of all she was kind of lighthearted. and to top it all off she made me the BEST chai latte w/ almond milk Ive ever had in my life. Long story short I bought everything with no regrets, and made a friend I look forward to seeing next time Im in town.

No
Review №16

The food at Cafe Madeleine was pretty good. The breakfast panini was good. Unfortunately the service was less than great. We had asked the server for a refill on our coffee and it took about 15 minutes. Maybe the service was just off today, but in the future Id just order takeout.

31
Review №17

Best Italian place to have a great delicious brunch, the best taste, cozy and make you feel relax for a moment! enjoying a delicious coffe, parking can be hard to find depending the time, service its great the lady, which I think is the owner she is very nice.. definitely I need go back to try more for that delicious menu.

Va
Review №18

Wonderful food, pleasant & helpful staff. The Madeline BLT is fabulous

Ka
Review №19

Absolutely love this place! Keep coming back. Their food is so fresh and tasty, very European flavour. Highly recommend the Madeleine omelette and their Lavender latte 👌🏼If you want to feel like youre in Paris come here and enjoy yourself! Whether you youre having breakfast, lunch or brunch, just coffee, panini, crepe or even wine. Its all here and its all great!!! 👍🏼

Lu
Review №20

Ive been a fan of the original over in South Park for a while now but this location definitely has captured the same rustic little French cafe feel. Its hard to go wrong with crepes this good.

Hu
Review №21

Weve heard of the cafe a little while back, my wife had an idea of on going to take a couple is funny and nice pics for our 25th anniversary invitations. The area is very close to the freeway, they have the parking lot in the back. They werent very busy when we got there, the food looked good, the drinks were ok and the service was very nice. We enjoy the drinks. The service was faster than what we expected and the person that helped us had always a smile, from the time we got there the time our drinks were served and by the time we left. It feels nice to be on a place that makes you feel at home from the moment you come in. I hope I dont bug you with our anniversary pictures taken outside the door of the cafe. If you ask me if we liked this place I say yes! we liked it and we are coming back with our kids at a later date so they can enjoy this cafe too. If you have a chance to stop by and want to feel like on a Parisian Cafe this is the place to be in the North Park area. One word of advise, come with time to enjoy your drinks and maybe a croissant or 3 they looked very good!

Ch
Review №22

The lady at the front counter and who waited on us as well was so helpful and sweet. Food and drink were delicious. Cant wait to visit again next time Im in San diego!

Ja
Review №23

Good atmosphere and tasty food and beverages! Also there is a small parking lot and decent street parking. It is a little expensive however ($17 for a frappe and BLT) but it’s worth it if you spend a little bit of time here.

Oc
Review №24

I went on a walk this morning in search for some coffee and found this wonderful little place that blends my two favorite places, San Diego and Paris. This little cafe/boulangerie, Cafe Madeleine, has great little details to give it a Parisian authenticity. The cool overcast morning and Parisian jazz and django playlist add to the ambiance definitely did not hurt. The staff is polite and attentive. I love this place.

Ro
Review №25

This place is okay. I just got a latte and a croissant. The coffee was really strong and thick at the bottom, not really ideal for nice smooth coffee. That croissant was good but nothing special. I plan to visit again and try more menu items.

Il
Review №26

Nice open outdoor dining, I had a business lunch here and I LOVE all the great food and dessert options! They also have wines and various baked goods, and the staff are extremely friendly. Would definitely come again 😁

Am
Review №27

I admire this restaurant very much. It has a very special feeling. The kitcen is wonderful. the service is effective and the personel is trained. The price is modest. greatly recommend.

am
Review №28

Great food. It was nice to be outside on a nice spring day with friends and an excellent meal. Will definitely eat there again.

An
Review №29

A recent addition to our neighborhood, this cafe offers Illy coffee, which immediately attracted our attention. We went for breakfast and ordered quiche and a sandwich, which were good. Despite working with excellent beans though, coffee is mediocre, due to (as we were told) the lack of training for the baristas. After a couple of tries they do get it right, but by their own admission, they are not aware of the terms, which in this area of hipster know-it-all foodies could be detrimental to a business. Therefore my plea to the proprietor: Please show these nice people how to make coffee. Pretty please. Oh, and there is another thing. If youre going to call your place Madeleine, you should probably offer good Madeleine cookies. Alas, the ones we were offered were doughy and dense, instead of light and fluffy like theyre supposed to be. None of the buttery flavor either.All this is a pity because this little gem has the potential to be a 5 star rated establishment. So, in conclusion, I do hope they change their cookie recipe and train their baristas and make me revise this review soon. Wish them well!

Ra
Review №30

Good place for breakfast on Fathers day. Not crowded like other places.

Om
Review №31

Amazing crepes! I would come back. Room for improvement on the customer service level.

Jo
Review №32

Always love their fresh pastries & chai coconut milk latte!

Ca
Review №33

This is one of my favorite places for weekend petit dejeuner (breakfast)! Its a quaint corner cafe thats about as close to a neighborhood French cafe as youll find in San Diego. The breakfast selections range from coffee and a delicious pastry to the Madeleine Benedict. They also have a nice selection of paninis if youre more of a lunch person. Although I prefer tea, they serve Illy coffee and a variety of coffee drinks, which my out of town guests say are excellent. They also have a great selection of paninis. I would be remiss if I didnt also mention that they have a dog friendly patio. Good food, friendly staff and Luna (dog) friendly, and you get high marks from me.

Wa
Review №34

So I had the simple breakfast, which the over easy eggs by the way is delicious. The quality of service, food and experience. Is a must do again....

Ch
Review №35

One of the best breakfast places in San Diego! I honestly couldnt pick a favorite between the two crepes we had, the truffle fries and the BLT. Everything was heaven. The wait staff was very sweet and made sure to check in when necessary.Do not pass this restaurant up and make sure to try a little bit of everything.

Bo
Review №36

Outstanding coffee and espresso - worth stopping by to check out. Also, the quiche is unlike anything youve ever had... Café Madeleine comes highly recommended.

Ne
Review №37

Food is pretty good, I liked the atmosphere too but the service isn’t the best. I was waiting in the line and the cashier got the order of the person behind me first which was weird and then she brought the wrong order, but when I told her she was nice and brought me what I actually ordered. Overall I recommend this place.

Na
Review №38

Service and food are both great. The atmosphere is great and in a hip little area. Definitely going back the lemonade was great and the breakfast even better.

Ti
Review №39

Delicious, polite, clean... but my fruit cup had a long long hair buried in the middle.

Ph
Review №40

My top place for delicious french food. Stopped in on a Tuesday. I look forward to a return visit. This place has great reviews for a reason.

Jo
Review №41

Great old world feel; enjoyed breakfast here before going to the zoo

De
Review №42

Friendly and helpful staff. The food was good, especially the choc lava cake. Portion are kind of small for the prices.

Da
Review №43

Cozy atmosphere and consistently tasty food and coffee. Ive been to multiple locations and none have disappointed

An
Review №44

My mom and I have made this a regular Sunday tradition. The iced tea and iced coffee are smooth and refreshing on hot summer mornings. The ladies who work here are sweet and accommodating. Its like Cheers to jave a neighborhood coffee house with people who know you.

De
Review №45

Thoroughly enjoyed lunch. I feel the portions were adequate and delicious to say the least. Quaint place with friendly service we’ll deserving of 4.5 stars.

Gr
Review №46

Had quice Lorraine very good

Je
Review №47

I always order the breakfast panini with a chai tea latte, never disappoints. So delicious

De
Review №48

Tasty food but small portions. The staff was friendly and courteous. Seating is a bit crowded but the restaurant has a nice vibe to it. The choco lava cake was delicious.

Qu
Review №49

Delicious food and even better coffee, charming atmosphere

Be
Review №50

Great little French bistro and bakery recommended by my husbands coworker (who grew up in France). We had coffee, quiche Lorraine, egg breakfast, and a perfect delicious berry cream crepe. Crepe big enough for 2 :) Will definitely be going back to try other things and am seriously hoping the French toast come back on the menu!

Ne
Review №51

Great food. Great service. Thanks 😊

Da
Review №52

A lovely cafe with good sandwiches and salads.

Da
Review №53

French food and the scene at this place is great. Got there about three, it wasnt crowded. I look forward to going back again. The prices are well within reason for the quality. Food is similar to a cafe in Indianapolis I liked.

Ro
Review №54

The food is delicious!

Te
Review №55

Pear crepe and croissant great!

An
Review №56

Before I say whats great about this place, the only knock on my experience was the chocolate croissant old, that tasted a day old, was hard, and too crunchy.Youll fall in love with this place as soon as you walk in. The ambiance was warm and cozy. The Christmas decorations were tasteful and professional done. The menu was stylish with a gold frame. They had a wide variety of pastries and drinks. The Cappuccino had a great amount of foam and the iced tea was brewed perfectly.

Ed
Review №57

Wow, deliciousfood & coffee @cafemadeleine in fabulous northparksd.Stop by and enjoy their offerings. 👍👍

Ka
Review №58

Went here for breakfast. Had a late and their quiche lorraine, so delicious!! Would go there again!

Al
Review №59

Quiche, crepes, and coffees were delightful!

Pi
Review №60

Great coffee. Nice spot

J
Review №61

French food and the scene here is very good. Nothing but enjoyable experiences here. It has a great feel to it. Menu is like a place in San Francisco I loved.

Ca
Review №62

A fav location for French food. Great location to meet with friends. Fast and courteous service. Reminds me of a restaurant in Philadelphia that I enjoyed.

De
Review №63

Its cute! If you liked the South Park location, youll like this one too! This one is on a busier street but still cute. The inside is nice and small and they have a small little shaded patio too. Definitely a place for a short first date or short study session. It can get a bit loud, but its nice. Its a livelier cafe. The menu selection is okay, but everything they serve us delicious. Definitely recommend!

st
Review №64

Fine spot for delicious French food. The staff was very friendly and attentive. The bill was good for what you get.

Ja
Review №65

A preferred place for tasty french food. Super tasty. I will be back with my friends. The bill was well within reason for the quality.

Jo
Review №66

Great food and excellent drinks, very relaxed and comfortable atmosphere.

Da
Review №67

We found this cafe on Google within walking distance of our hotel. We were looking for coffee that wasnt from Starbucks. Ended up sharing the baked eggs for breakfast & they were delicious! Cute French cafe, friendly staff & the pastries looked yummy too. We were the first ones in the door on a quiet Tuesday morning. We will go back if ever in the neighborhood!

Ke
Review №68

Not sure what happened with them. I ordered the croque madame and it looks and tastes like they grabbed ingredients from the local Albertsons and put something together. They probably let go of their original cooks. Shame. Latte taste of burnt coffee. Absolutely disgusting.11/07/2020 Edit: Just tried their brownie. Stale.

Ro
Review №69

Fantastic breakfast.

Na
Review №70

A top scene for french food. Feels like a place in Los Angeles I loved.

Jo
Review №71

Coffee is good. Breakfast not so much

Co
Review №72

French food, yeah, super delicious. Nice location to meet with family. The staff was very helpful and welcoming. This place has a good atmosphere.

Da
Review №73

Set up for out door dining, great staff.

Jo
Review №74

The breakfast and breads we had were awesome!!! Ty

An
Review №75

Great breakfast sandwich, outdoor and indoor sitting with proper social distance. The barista makes amazing dirty chai lattes.

V.
Review №76

Adorable little place w great crepes. Owner was nice and helpful and I love that they have outdoor seating. Only complaint is the little step as you walk out the side door! Please be careful.

El
Review №77

Love this amazing cafe. Ate breakfast here twice during our vacation and the food was really fantastic. My 18 month old loved the pastries. The staff is extremely welcoming and friendly.

Be
Review №78

Tasty, quaint French inspired café. Rich, delicious food and perfectly mixed drinks.Small and quiet, this is the perfect place to meet new acquaintances or for intimate business meetings.Clean and cutely decorated with comfortable seating and friendly service.

Li
Review №79

Gluten free restaurant out of gluten free options which is disappointing since its advertised as such which is difficult as someone with celiac. Coffee European style Is great.

Wi
Review №80

Good French food.

De
Review №81

Very pleasant place to eat. For breakfast lunch, dinner to staff are very friendly and kind nice greeting. When you. Come into the. cafe food. Is hot when receive. It. I want to let everyone to go. and have some very Good food you will love the servers

La
Review №82

Disappointing experience. I had wanted to try this place for a while and finally got a chance. The first visit everything was great, had the creme brûlée crepes and coffee. When I went back during the week I ordered the same thing and sat at the community table. The crepes were served with a long, dark hair in the whipped cream. As if that wasn’t unappetizing enough, a large group showed up around 8:30 in the morning and obnoxiously demanded that I move because they had a networking group that was meeting there. This is the community table that is to be SHARED, not to mention I was already seated there when they arrived. I know the restaurant isn’t directly responsible for this, but it definitely impacts other customer’s experiences if groups are allowed to behave like this. After this experience I don’t plan to be back.

Do
Review №83

Good site for french food. Food with real quality ingredients.

Ke
Review №84

Nice place for a coffee.

Ri
Review №85

Attended a Birthday party for Milo & Robert so glad they picked this restaurant. Everyone was friendly and attentive. We as well as everyone in our group raved about the food. I encourage everyone give it a try you will be pleasantly surprised.

Je
Review №86

French food and the atmosphere at this spot is very good. I was super full. Looking forward to returning with my coworkers. The place has an awesome feel to it. Atmosphere is similar to a cafe in San Jose I loved.

Er
Review №87

Very sweet and cute little french bistro. friendly staff and lovely vibes. I could sit here for hours relaxing. The paninis are great!

Ca
Review №88

I wanted to sit down to have an afternoon coffee, unfortunately its service is null, all the tables dirty. We had to clean it with my water bottle and a paper since there was only one person attending without desire. The food is fine but I would not return. Dirty and without customer service.

Mi
Review №89

Croque madame! Youre welcome

Po
Review №90

Everything weve tried has been Delicious! Also with great service!

Sh
Review №91

Cute cafe with a variety of drinks. Every dish Ive had I enjoyed. Only negative thing is their lattes come in pretty small cups. For more than $5 I would like at least 16 oz.

Ma
Review №92

The food is good, but the service is awful 😞

Ef
Review №93

Such a beautiful little place. It has parking in the back and clean and nice tables to eat outside while doing people watching. Their drinks are really good and their breakfast are my personla favorite. The staff is nice and friendly and their ambience is very nice and relaxing. Is definitely a go to place for a good time.

An
Review №94

Just bought a baguette and a croissant which they all make in house. T’was fantastic.

Yu
Review №95

This restaurant is fantastic and roomy, the menu was delicious and the prices were very inexpensive. quick, productive service and very amiable waiters. Highly recommended.

Su
Review №96

Disappointed. The food here isnt made with love. Ordered the Brie Panini and the Pear Crepe. Neither had much flavor. The panini couldve had more brie, and the caramelized onions shouldve been sauteed with a more salt to enhance the flavor. Also, apricot or tastier apple variety wouldve been a better choice of fruit.The crepe dough was too thick and slightly raw, and the pears inside were cold and hard. Couldve made warm pear compote instead. With better culinary leadership, this place could be wonderful.

An
Review №97

Love this place. Really wish I had time to get there during the work week especially since its so close but nonetheless, I always look forward to getting some tasty goods from here on the weekend.

Na
Review №98

Love this little cafe! This is my perfect breakfast/brunch spot. Love the indoor as well as outdoor seating. Tons of great menu options from drinks to pastry to crepes and more! We ordered a variety from the menu and everything was delicious.

Ra
Review №99

Would surely recommend trying out this place. Awesome mood, delicious food, great customer service. Great work.

Wi
Review №100

A favorite place for quality french food. Got there near six, it wasnt packed at all. I had a brother come into town and asked me to take him back here. Menu is like a place in Miami I enjoyed

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  • Address:2850 El Cajon Blvd suite b, San Diego, CA 92104, United States
  • Site:http://cafemadeleinesd.com/
  • Phone:+1 619-693-5733
Categories
  • Coffee shop
  • Breakfast restaurant
  • Cafe
  • French restaurant
  • Crêperie
  • Lunch restaurant
  • Restaurant
  • Tea house
  • Wine bar
Working hours
  • Monday:7:30AM–3PM
  • Tuesday:7:30AM–3PM
  • Wednesday:7:30AM–3PM
  • Thursday:7:30AM–5PM
  • Friday:7:30AM–5PM
  • Saturday:7:30AM–5PM
  • Sunday:7:30AM–3PM
Service options
  • Outdoor seating:Yes
  • No-contact delivery:Yes
  • Delivery:Yes
  • Takeout:Yes
  • Dine-in:Yes
Highlights
  • Great coffee:Yes
  • Great dessert:Yes
  • Great tea selection:Yes
Popular for
  • Breakfast:Yes
  • Lunch:Yes
  • Solo dining:Yes
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible entrance:Yes
  • Wheelchair accessible parking lot:Yes
  • Wheelchair accessible seating:Yes
Offerings
  • Coffee:Yes
  • Comfort food:Yes
  • Healthy options:Yes
  • Quick bite:Yes
  • Small plates:Yes
  • Vegetarian options:Yes
Dining options
  • Breakfast:Yes
  • Lunch:Yes
  • Dinner:Yes
  • Catering:Yes
  • Dessert:Yes
  • Seating:Yes
Amenities
  • Good for kids:Yes
  • Restroom:Yes
Atmosphere
  • Casual:Yes
  • Cozy:Yes
Crowd
  • Family-friendly:Yes
  • Tourists:Yes
Payments
  • NFC mobile payments:Yes
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