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Ambiance is 10/10 so cute and trendy -- no notes. FOOD. THE FOOD. I got the chicken waffle and it was one of the best chicken waffles with hot honey I've gotten maybe ever. Chicken was tender, waffle was crispy, hot honey was abundant. Hard to flag anyone down though (asked 2 people for an extra hot honey and never got it). Partner got a shrimp grits things and it was just alright. I would totally bring friends and family here for an excellent brunch experience. Reservation for when it's busy! Walked in for two and waited 10 minutes
Love the newly renovated updates at Cafe Madison! This is my favorite place to get breakfast in Albany! Everything from the hospitality to food is always on point!
I've heard a lot of good things about Cafe Madison, so I was excited to give it a try. Street parking was relatively easy to find since I went on a Sunday (my abilities to parallel park, however, are another story). I expected the ambiance to be a bit more brighter on the inside but it's a pretty dim light interior, with some pockets of seating that were more bright (shown in the pictures). Food (3/5): I ordered the California Avocado Omelet and a hazelnut latte and my friend got the Florentine Beni and a lemonade. I thought my latte was well done, no complaints there. My omelet was also yummy, and the fillings were folded in nicely. The avocado, however, was unripe and bit too firm. The homefries were crispier than I thought they would be based on their appearance, which was a pleasant surprise, but they were also a bit cold and noticeably stale. The toast was also barely toasted, more like someone had just slabbed on a lot of warm butter onto a piece of white bread. My friend enjoyed her Florentine Beni (it looked very good too). We both finished our plates and were left feeling full. All in all, it was an okay meal. The menu also had a lot of vegan/vegetarian options, so it'd be a good spot for meeting the needs of anyone with dietary restrictions. Service (4/5): When I arrived, I was told it would be a 25-30 minute wait, which I was fine with because I expected it to be busy. Joined the waitlist and headed to a waiting area where my friend and I chatted to pass time. I appreciate that they have a separate area to sit and wait. This removes the awkwardness of blocking the entryway and allowed us to sit while waiting, very considerate on the restaurant's part. Our server was kind and attentative. Checked in on us during our meal and made sure we were all set throughout our time there. Also a ton of boozy breakfast drinks and creative shots to choose from.
Food was cold and had to send back for hotter food. The taste of the food wasn't too good for me. Service was ok,not bad but not Amazing either. Ambiance was clean and nice.
Tuesday brunch @10am Ambiance (5/5): The decor is so cute! It was nicely lit and open with several booths on one side and table seating on the other. Service (5/5): We had no problems getting seated and serviced throughout our meal. There were few in attendance on a random weekday. Seasonal Special: Croissant Beni $17 (5/5) which had a poached egg on a croissant. Interestingly, the dish sat on top of the hollandaise sauce rather than it drizzled on top. I requested for the house fries to be cooked well-done and it was indeed delivered as such! The fries were seasoned well and had a superior crunch to them! Blueberry Buttermilk Pancakes $7 (4/5): I wish we had the ability to ask for a single stack because the 2 for $7 was way too much for us in a sitting. We left with 1 whole pancake untouched. Sadly one of the pancakes was meager in blueberry ratio.
My wife and I were in town to pick up our daughter from her first year at a nearby college. We timed it perfectly for a mid-morning breakfast. Found Cafe Madison on Yelp and decided to give it a shot. Found street parking (had to download an app) and walked up to a nice looking restaurant. Cool porch seating in front. Quite a large restaurant inside. Updated vibe, comfortable seating. Have to agree with another reviewer that mentioned the dim lighting but our very nice waitress provided us a decorative lamp for the table. Our waitress also provided good advice regarding their food. My wife went with an omelette and enjoyed it. I went with the "Super Breakfast" and upgraded to Irish bacon and oatmeal raspberry pancakes. The Super Breakfast included two eggs, toast, and home fries to go along with the bacon and pancakes. Have to say, the oatmeal raspberry pancakes was one of the better upgrades I've done. Totally worth it, great texture and vibrant raspberry flavor! The house coffee was tasty as well. Really glad we tried Cafe Madison!
Best Brunch in Albany, eh? I concur. Mind you, this is the only brunch I've had in Albany but I FEEL CONFIDENT in my assessment. In town just for Saturday - Sunday but wanted something filling and comforting before going home. I made a deal with myself (mind your business) that I'd eat brunch if I found biscuits and gravy. Cafe Madison popped up on multiple best of lists AND guess what was on the menu?! The streets say the city location is better but the parking is easier at the outpost. I took my chances with the main location and found a spot right outside the door. Your Sunday mileage may vary. I was heavily considering getting it to go but thought I'd check out the interior first. I put my name on the waitlist (30 minutes around 11am) but quickly found a seat at the full service bar. I got a Paloma-mosa and the biscuits and gravy with scrambled eggs and a side of sausage. The BnG are a STEAL at $7. With my extras the total came to $13 + drink. Service was great. Bar stools looked suspect but were ultimately sturdy and comfortable. Food delicious. Nice social buzz in the bar and dining room. Loved it!
Cafe Madison is such a great brunch scene and so I came back with a group of friends and family! They have lots of classic brunch staples as well as specialties and I always enjoy my meal here! The maple butter that comes with the chicken and waffles is absolutely amazing and so is their sourdough! Their coffee is also really good as well. Our waitress was super kind and attentive and our food came out in a timely manner as was delicious. I always appreciate the ambiance of the restaurant and it's super cute inside. I highly recommend this place for a meal!
Beautiful indoors. Great Food. Great service. I had an issue with them that last time I was there last year in 2023. That I went back and fixed it. This time went again. Food was great, I just wish they would have a better capuccino machine and barista type stuff. My capuccino came in with just froth on top. Oh well, let's try some fancy capu froth styles. For two people $54 plus tip. Come on. My cousin's hot chocolate, came in cold and watery. We asked the server to get it done with milk please. They bring it back with milk, but cold again. I mean it's called "Hot Chocolate" guys. Then they microwaved and got it to us. Just because of the ambience and great service, we might be going back. Omelets were on point. Rye toast amazing.
I really like this place for breakfast. I've been here twice. They expanded in the past three years. The service is quick and the place has lots of booths and comfortable tables. I had eggs and the oatmeal raspberry pancakes . The pancakes were delicious.
Cafe Madison is a reliably amazing breakfast/brunch spot. Delicious cocktails include Irish Coffee and different kids of Mimosas. The French Toast Stacker is a thing of beauty. Cinnamon lovers rejoice over the cinnamon butter spread that comes with it. That mixed with breakfast meat and maple syrup is a tastebud overload in a good way. Their Corned Beef hash Benedict has just the right taste and texture too. Service is friendly and efficient without feeling like they are rushing you. I am grateful for this reliable restaurant when I want to go out for breakfast.
18 days ago
What a cool spot! First time visiting Cafe Madison! We called ahead and got our names on the list ahead of time! Highly recommend otherwise it would be 15-30 min wait time. Service was great! The cafe itself is super cool and open on the inside. Ordered a water and coffee to start. No issues at all. For the first brunch meal we ordered the fried chicken sandwich with fries. It was delicious and well balanced though a bit messy! Ask for extra napkins! The other brunch meal we ordered was the eggs benedict special that had a spicy sauce and prosciutto as well. It was delicious! Though the sauce was a bit separated. That's an execution issue and not a flavor issue. The flavor was there! If you are in the area. Call ahead get on the wait list and give this spot a try! read more
7 months ago
I'm so sad because this used to be one of my favorite brunch spots. Ordered the steak and eggs. Asked for the steak medium rare. It came out of the kitchen burnt crispy and cooked past well done. They said it was a NY Strip but I wasn't sure if it actually was because it was so overcooked. The egg whites weren't cooked all the way which was kind of gross. The stuffed croissant Benedict had so much Swiss cheese in it I couldn't really taste the rest of it. Also wondered if it had sat out for a bit as it wasn't very hot. French toast bites were good. Was on a date and they put us at a table for five even though there were a bunch of more intimate two tops open which was a bit odd. Only three others tables were seated but it was really hard to get service. Four or five servers were just chatting by the bar. I think they knew our food wasn't good because no one offered a to go box for the leftovers. Just a really disappointing experience. read more
Ambiance is 10/10 so cute and trendy -- no notes. FOOD. THE FOOD. I got the chicken waffle and it was one of the best chicken waffles with hot honey I've gotten maybe ever. Chicken was tender, waffle was crispy, hot honey was abundant. Hard to flag anyone down though (asked 2 people for an extra hot honey and never got it). Partner got a shrimp grits things and it was just alright. I would totally bring friends and family here for an excellent brunch experience. Reservation for when it's busy! Walked in for two and waited 10 minutes read more
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I've heard a lot of good things about Cafe Madison, so I was excited to give it a try. Street parking was relatively easy to find since I went on a Sunday (my abilities to parallel park, however, are another story). I expected the ambiance to be a bit more brighter on the inside but it's a pretty dim light interior, with some pockets of seating that were more bright (shown in the pictures). Food (3/5): I ordered the California Avocado Omelet and a hazelnut latte and my friend got the Florentine Beni and a lemonade. I thought my latte was well done, no complaints there. My omelet was also yummy, and the fillings were folded in nicely. The avocado, however, was unripe and bit too firm. The homefries were crispier than I thought they would be based on their appearance, which was a pleasant surprise, but they were also a bit cold and noticeably stale. The toast was also barely toasted, more like someone had just slabbed on a lot of warm butter onto a piece of white bread. My friend enjoyed her Florentine Beni (it looked very good too). We both finished our plates and were left feeling full. All in all, it was an okay meal. The menu also had a lot of vegan/vegetarian options, so it'd be a good spot for meeting the needs of anyone with dietary restrictions. Service (4/5): When I arrived, I was told it would be a 25-30 minute wait, which I was fine with because I expected it to be busy. Joined the waitlist and headed to a waiting area where my friend and I chatted to pass time. I appreciate that they have a separate area to sit and wait. This removes the awkwardness of blocking the entryway and allowed us to sit while waiting, very considerate on the restaurant's part. Our server was kind and attentative. Checked in on us during our meal and made sure we were all set throughout our time there. Also a ton of boozy breakfast drinks and creative shots to choose from. read more
3 months ago
1 year ago
Food was cold and had to send back for hotter food. The taste of the food wasn't too good for me. Service was ok,not bad but not Amazing either. Ambiance was clean and nice. read more
Tuesday brunch @10am Ambiance (5/5): The decor is so cute! It was nicely lit and open with several booths on one side and table seating on the other. Service (5/5): We had no problems getting seated and serviced throughout our meal. There were few in attendance on a random weekday. Seasonal Special: Croissant Beni $17 (5/5) which had a poached egg on a croissant. Interestingly, the dish sat on top of the hollandaise sauce rather than it drizzled on top. I requested for the house fries to be cooked well-done and it was indeed delivered as such! The fries were seasoned well and had a superior crunch to them! Blueberry Buttermilk Pancakes $7 (4/5): I wish we had the ability to ask for a single stack because the 2 for $7 was way too much for us in a sitting. We left with 1 whole pancake untouched. Sadly one of the pancakes was meager in blueberry ratio. read more
My wife and I were in town to pick up our daughter from her first year at a nearby college. We timed it perfectly for a mid-morning breakfast. Found Cafe Madison on Yelp and decided to give it a shot. Found street parking (had to download an app) and walked up to a nice looking restaurant. Cool porch seating in front. Quite a large restaurant inside. Updated vibe, comfortable seating. Have to agree with another reviewer that mentioned the dim lighting but our very nice waitress provided us a decorative lamp for the table. Our waitress also provided good advice regarding their food. My wife went with an omelette and enjoyed it. I went with the "Super Breakfast" and upgraded to Irish bacon and oatmeal raspberry pancakes. The Super Breakfast included two eggs, toast, and home fries to go along with the bacon and pancakes. Have to say, the oatmeal raspberry pancakes was one of the better upgrades I've done. Totally worth it, great texture and vibrant raspberry flavor! The house coffee was tasty as well. Really glad we tried Cafe Madison! read more
Best Brunch in Albany, eh? I concur. Mind you, this is the only brunch I've had in Albany but I FEEL CONFIDENT in my assessment. In town just for Saturday - Sunday but wanted something filling and comforting before going home. I made a deal with myself (mind your business) that I'd eat brunch if I found biscuits and gravy. Cafe Madison popped up on multiple best of lists AND guess what was on the menu?! The streets say the city location is better but the parking is easier at the outpost. I took my chances with the main location and found a spot right outside the door. Your Sunday mileage may vary. I was heavily considering getting it to go but thought I'd check out the interior first. I put my name on the waitlist (30 minutes around 11am) but quickly found a seat at the full service bar. I got a Paloma-mosa and the biscuits and gravy with scrambled eggs and a side of sausage. The BnG are a STEAL at $7. With my extras the total came to $13 + drink. Service was great. Bar stools looked suspect but were ultimately sturdy and comfortable. Food delicious. Nice social buzz in the bar and dining room. Loved it! read more
2 years ago
Cafe Madison is such a great brunch scene and so I came back with a group of friends and family! They have lots of classic brunch staples as well as specialties and I always enjoy my meal here! The maple butter that comes with the chicken and waffles is absolutely amazing and so is their sourdough! Their coffee is also really good as well. Our waitress was super kind and attentive and our food came out in a timely manner as was delicious. I always appreciate the ambiance of the restaurant and it's super cute inside. I highly recommend this place for a meal! read more
7 months ago
Beautiful indoors. Great Food. Great service. I had an issue with them that last time I was there last year in 2023. That I went back and fixed it. This time went again. Food was great, I just wish they would have a better capuccino machine and barista type stuff. My capuccino came in with just froth on top. Oh well, let's try some fancy capu froth styles. For two people $54 plus tip. Come on. My cousin's hot chocolate, came in cold and watery. We asked the server to get it done with milk please. They bring it back with milk, but cold again. I mean it's called "Hot Chocolate" guys. Then they microwaved and got it to us. Just because of the ambience and great service, we might be going back. Omelets were on point. Rye toast amazing. read more
I really like this place for breakfast. I've been here twice. They expanded in the past three years. The service is quick and the place has lots of booths and comfortable tables. I had eggs and the oatmeal raspberry pancakes . The pancakes were delicious. read more
Cafe Madison is a reliably amazing breakfast/brunch spot. Delicious cocktails include Irish Coffee and different kids of Mimosas. The French Toast Stacker is a thing of beauty. Cinnamon lovers rejoice over the cinnamon butter spread that comes with it. That mixed with breakfast meat and maple syrup is a tastebud overload in a good way. Their Corned Beef hash Benedict has just the right taste and texture too. Service is friendly and efficient without feeling like they are rushing you. I am grateful for this reliable restaurant when I want to go out for breakfast. read more
This is my first time at the new location a door down from the previous smaller place. I was hopeful the menu and service stayed the same. Well, we are extremely excited to report, they are even better than before. The location is beautiful with a very large bar and plenty of seating. Looks like in the nicer weather there is a patio outfront. Service at the bar was quick and helpful. Pictures show what we ordered and all the food was amazing! Probably one of the best brunch locations north of NYC and west of Boston! Must try! We WILL be back! read more
4 months ago
My family and I stopped at Cafe Madison for breakfast on a Sunday. We weren't there early in the morning, and it was not crowded. We decided to sit outside and were accommodated without a problem. The server was very attentive and brought our orders promptly. The food was very good. My kids ordered pancakes and French toast, while my wife ordered the basic breakfast and I ordered the super breakfast. We are definitely coming back for more when we return to Albany. read more
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Back again!! The server did a wonderful job. We had a great time and the food was perfect! Also the group we were with spoke so highly about the decor. read more
3 years ago
Found cafe Madison on Yelp while in the Albany area n stopped for late brunch/ lunch. Nice cozy restaurant. Friendly staff. There were so many items on menu and was a tough choice to pick what we wanted. We finally decided on the French toast stacker , Bayou omelette n the nashville hot breakfast burrito. All came w home fries. Delicious n generous portions. Not a morsel left. That's how tasty it was. Thank you cafe Madison for a great July 4 th brunch. read more
1 year ago
3 years ago
Visited Sarita@ Cafe Madison and it's fantastic! It's Cafe Madison's return to evening drinks and dinner. It's kinda the best of The Point redux. read more
7 months ago
3 years ago
Started with a vanilla latte and it was sooooo good! The menu had many drinks on it which was a great surprise to me and they all looked deliciously creative! I had the Nashville hot breakfast burrito, it was very dry. I also had the French toast sticks which were good! My friend had a benny and she enjoyed it! Service was great. read more
I had the Eggs Beni: it is an English muffin, sliced tomato, avocado, poached eggs and hollandaise sauce with home fries on the side. The fries are delicious, crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. It is seasoned with a slight kick which makes it delicious. The hollandaise sauce taste homemade and quite tasty. The egg was over cooked. I like my poached eggs with a runny yoke. But besides that it's definitely worth getting. The added avocado takes it to another level. I recommend this. To drink I had a champagne dream. Which was quite tasty I def recommend it over the classic mimosas! The bartender was attentive and polite and she made the drinks worth ordering. Perfect balance of champagne and juice. read more
2 years ago
Late brunch, a custom meaty omelette with a side of Irish bacon. Great service at the bar seating! read more
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