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Came for brunch before the Brooklyn museum. The meal was great. My only request was to pace the courses out a little better to allow us to enjoy everything when it was hot. We had a lot of dishes on the table and I think we could have enjoyed some a little hotter.
I loved care mado! The sunroom is probably my fav place to sit, but it's a very pretty restaurant overall! The service is good, and our plates and silverware were changed several times. The food was the showstopper though! The wild mushroom and corn crepe was a hit! I've never tried this flavor combination, but corn and mushrooms crepe was such a warm earthy dish, and it was tied very well together with the perfect amount of lemony arugula! The Pork belly with peaches was next level!! It had vegetables I haven't even tried before, the pork belly was cooked to perfection and the warm salad it was paired with was just divine! The le ceaser was alright. The wasabi type aftertaste was a bit strong at the end, and there was a lot of sauce on it. Not my top pick It was my birthday and my husband told our server, we got candles and amazing corn pancakes with caramalized peaches and fresh whipped cream. It was like nothing else I've tried before, but highly recommend! But everything from the service to the drinks to the aesthetic was 10/10! Highly recommend!
Such a vibe!! the backyard is gorgeous, total dream setting. Loved the seasonal menu, the drinks, the service, all of it. Great small plates to share, amazing pasta, and an incredible tomato salad. 15/10, would go back again and again.
Made a reservation ahead of time for breakfast on a Saturday and had an awesome meal here! I love their other spot places des fetes and this is another easy favorite. I tried: + Fresh pressed green juice + Le Caesar + Pommes paillasson + lion's mane + Passionfruit crepes The lion's mane mushroom and the crepes were my absolute favorite dishes, followed by the fried potato side (similar to a hashbrown). Will be back for dinner!
Cafe Mado in Prospect Heights, Brooklyn. I went on a slow, snowy day for a late brunch. The staff was extremely friendly and helpful, walking me through my extensive questions and let me sample their alpine soda. I ordered the red endive salad to start. A colorful plate of red leaves, brown candied pecans, white ricotta, and dark blood orange slices- seasoned with a vinaigrette. The palette of the salad was bitter/acidic, but smooths out with the shredded ricotta and pleasantly penetrates with the occasional sweet crunch of the candied pecans. (8/10) I ordered the omelette and the fingerling potatoes. Omelette was pretty, and was pretty solid (hard to compare and nothing to judge). The fingerling potatoes were interesting in that the sauce was whipped/foamed up, which gave it a much lighter, airier texture as opposed to a thick, heavy mayonnaise dip. (7.25/10) I love the interior of Cafe Mado, you enter the restaurant and walk right alongside the kitchen, which is an engaging first impression. This is contrasted with the majority of the restaurant's space, which features quiet seating, and the back atrium is so pretty. Cannot wait to try Cafe Mado for dinner, or when they change the menu (allegedly every other week or so)!
Came here on a Sunday night and had an absolutely lovely time. My friend let the staff know it was my birthday and they wrote a handwritten card, gave us a free drink and a free dessert. Our waitress was incredibly kind and the inside is so beautifully decorated and perfectly moody. We started with the baguette and butter which was delicious, the sunchoke which our waitress recommended and is an absolute must get, and the cabbage which was perfectly crunch and dressed. For our entrees, we got the tagliatelle which was perfectly al dente and the rib chop which was so juicy and cooked perfectly. We ended with the financier which was a deliciously moist cake and complimentary buckwheat gelato which was nutty and delicious. Would absolutely come back here again and the service was incredible!
This place was incredible. Admittedly, I hesitated because of the "vegetable forward" framing. But I was wrong to do so. Incredible food, super unique, flavor packed. Excellent vibes as well. Strong recommend.
If you are starving -- don't go here. This is a place to taste what you never tried before! It's a feast for a tongue, not belly. The menu is short because everything on it is delicious! There are no wrong choices, only dietary constraints. You'll enjoy it, but it won't last. The service is a bit slow because waiters will spend as much time with each customer as necessary. Do go here.
Came here for a weekend brunch while in the area and overall I think this is a great neighborhood brunch option. Restaurant isn't too big but feels roomy, light, and cozy. During nicer weather, there's a nice uncovered backyard to sit that is pet friendly. Very casual ambiance that also seems good for families. I ordered the below: -Madi's Sausage Egg & Cheese: it has the name in it, so it's a must order. Great breakfast sandwich. Egg was not runny but I'm sure you could ask. Gooey cheese, soft roll, flavorful meat, and a unique (but not overpowering sauce). -Le Caesar: pretty standard but exactly what I wanted. -Fries: GET THESE. Super skinny and crispy. Sooo addicting I honestly would come back just for these. -French Toast: has potential but wasn't my favorite solely because it was too "wet" for my preference. Looks griddled on the outside but the actual bread was superrrrr soggy and didn't feel cooked through. Pieces are very small so better to share with other things if hungry!
Very cool spot, CS is GREAT, young lady is super friendly and knowledgeable. Great food, Great Ambiance and very Clean and Relaxing. I would definitely go back on my next visit to Brooklyn
Great to see the team from Oxalis back! Came here with a friend last night and tried 5 dishes and there were no misses, including the cabbage and wild rice, among others. They change the menu so often that it's not necessarily worth it to get into the specifics, but that is one of the best things about this place - they keep you coming back for more! I really enjoyed the wine selection as well. There was a funny moment where we talked about the music being a bit too loud and it was lowered exactly one second later. Overall recommend and will be back!
Soo delish! Ive been here now for both their brunch and dinner and honestly prefer their brunch way more. I think the dinner felt a bit underwhelming in terms of taste, still delicious nonetheless! Just sounded better on menu than how it tasted Highly recommend for brunch / lunch though as I reallyyy loved the menu during this time. Everything was just so light and fresh yet unique taste to everything!
This is a very nice spot close to the Brooklyn Museum. There's seating inside and out back. The kitchen is upfront and I liked that you could see how clean it was and also talk to the chef. They use fresh, local ingredients, so the menu changes often. We enjoyed the smoked turkey sandwich (wish it had more cheese) and the woodear/cucumber salad. I liked that the French fries were fresh cut, but i would have preferred them to be thicker and browned. We ordered at the register and they brought the food to us, but didn't clear dishes as we finished eating. Note: they run out of pastries early. It seemed like their coffee is very popular.
1 month ago
Um, I love this spot. Delicious food, strong coffee, and vibrant service that loves explaining the different seasonal offerings. Shares the crab salad on toast and the omelette and my husband and I both agreed almost immediately that we'd be back. Such a good spot to go to for a great brunch. Also, the backyard patio area looked beautiful, can't wait to dine their next :) read more
Came for brunch before the Brooklyn museum. The meal was great. My only request was to pace the courses out a little better to allow us to enjoy everything when it was hot. We had a lot of dishes on the table and I think we could have enjoyed some a little hotter. read more
2 months ago
I loved care mado! The sunroom is probably my fav place to sit, but it's a very pretty restaurant overall! The service is good, and our plates and silverware were changed several times. The food was the showstopper though! The wild mushroom and corn crepe was a hit! I've never tried this flavor combination, but corn and mushrooms crepe was such a warm earthy dish, and it was tied very well together with the perfect amount of lemony arugula! The Pork belly with peaches was next level!! It had vegetables I haven't even tried before, the pork belly was cooked to perfection and the warm salad it was paired with was just divine! The le ceaser was alright. The wasabi type aftertaste was a bit strong at the end, and there was a lot of sauce on it. Not my top pick It was my birthday and my husband told our server, we got candles and amazing corn pancakes with caramalized peaches and fresh whipped cream. It was like nothing else I've tried before, but highly recommend! But everything from the service to the drinks to the aesthetic was 10/10! Highly recommend! read more
Such a vibe!! the backyard is gorgeous, total dream setting. Loved the seasonal menu, the drinks, the service, all of it. Great small plates to share, amazing pasta, and an incredible tomato salad. 15/10, would go back again and again. read more
Made a reservation ahead of time for breakfast on a Saturday and had an awesome meal here! I love their other spot places des fetes and this is another easy favorite. I tried: + Fresh pressed green juice + Le Caesar + Pommes paillasson + lion's mane + Passionfruit crepes The lion's mane mushroom and the crepes were my absolute favorite dishes, followed by the fried potato side (similar to a hashbrown). Will be back for dinner! read more
Cafe Mado in Prospect Heights, Brooklyn. I went on a slow, snowy day for a late brunch. The staff was extremely friendly and helpful, walking me through my extensive questions and let me sample their alpine soda. I ordered the red endive salad to start. A colorful plate of red leaves, brown candied pecans, white ricotta, and dark blood orange slices- seasoned with a vinaigrette. The palette of the salad was bitter/acidic, but smooths out with the shredded ricotta and pleasantly penetrates with the occasional sweet crunch of the candied pecans. (8/10) I ordered the omelette and the fingerling potatoes. Omelette was pretty, and was pretty solid (hard to compare and nothing to judge). The fingerling potatoes were interesting in that the sauce was whipped/foamed up, which gave it a much lighter, airier texture as opposed to a thick, heavy mayonnaise dip. (7.25/10) I love the interior of Cafe Mado, you enter the restaurant and walk right alongside the kitchen, which is an engaging first impression. This is contrasted with the majority of the restaurant's space, which features quiet seating, and the back atrium is so pretty. Cannot wait to try Cafe Mado for dinner, or when they change the menu (allegedly every other week or so)! read more
Came here on a Sunday night and had an absolutely lovely time. My friend let the staff know it was my birthday and they wrote a handwritten card, gave us a free drink and a free dessert. Our waitress was incredibly kind and the inside is so beautifully decorated and perfectly moody. We started with the baguette and butter which was delicious, the sunchoke which our waitress recommended and is an absolute must get, and the cabbage which was perfectly crunch and dressed. For our entrees, we got the tagliatelle which was perfectly al dente and the rib chop which was so juicy and cooked perfectly. We ended with the financier which was a deliciously moist cake and complimentary buckwheat gelato which was nutty and delicious. Would absolutely come back here again and the service was incredible! read more
2 months ago
This place was incredible. Admittedly, I hesitated because of the "vegetable forward" framing. But I was wrong to do so. Incredible food, super unique, flavor packed. Excellent vibes as well. Strong recommend. read more
2 months ago
If you are starving -- don't go here. This is a place to taste what you never tried before! It's a feast for a tongue, not belly. The menu is short because everything on it is delicious! There are no wrong choices, only dietary constraints. You'll enjoy it, but it won't last. The service is a bit slow because waiters will spend as much time with each customer as necessary. Do go here. read more
1 year ago
Came here for a weekend brunch while in the area and overall I think this is a great neighborhood brunch option. Restaurant isn't too big but feels roomy, light, and cozy. During nicer weather, there's a nice uncovered backyard to sit that is pet friendly. Very casual ambiance that also seems good for families. I ordered the below: -Madi's Sausage Egg & Cheese: it has the name in it, so it's a must order. Great breakfast sandwich. Egg was not runny but I'm sure you could ask. Gooey cheese, soft roll, flavorful meat, and a unique (but not overpowering sauce). -Le Caesar: pretty standard but exactly what I wanted. -Fries: GET THESE. Super skinny and crispy. Sooo addicting I honestly would come back just for these. -French Toast: has potential but wasn't my favorite solely because it was too "wet" for my preference. Looks griddled on the outside but the actual bread was superrrrr soggy and didn't feel cooked through. Pieces are very small so better to share with other things if hungry! read more
1 year ago
Very cool spot, CS is GREAT, young lady is super friendly and knowledgeable. Great food, Great Ambiance and very Clean and Relaxing. I would definitely go back on my next visit to Brooklyn read more
Great to see the team from Oxalis back! Came here with a friend last night and tried 5 dishes and there were no misses, including the cabbage and wild rice, among others. They change the menu so often that it's not necessarily worth it to get into the specifics, but that is one of the best things about this place - they keep you coming back for more! I really enjoyed the wine selection as well. There was a funny moment where we talked about the music being a bit too loud and it was lowered exactly one second later. Overall recommend and will be back! read more
1 year ago
Soo delish! Ive been here now for both their brunch and dinner and honestly prefer their brunch way more. I think the dinner felt a bit underwhelming in terms of taste, still delicious nonetheless! Just sounded better on menu than how it tasted Highly recommend for brunch / lunch though as I reallyyy loved the menu during this time. Everything was just so light and fresh yet unique taste to everything! read more
This is a very nice spot close to the Brooklyn Museum. There's seating inside and out back. The kitchen is upfront and I liked that you could see how clean it was and also talk to the chef. They use fresh, local ingredients, so the menu changes often. We enjoyed the smoked turkey sandwich (wish it had more cheese) and the woodear/cucumber salad. I liked that the French fries were fresh cut, but i would have preferred them to be thicker and browned. We ordered at the register and they brought the food to us, but didn't clear dishes as we finished eating. Note: they run out of pastries early. It seemed like their coffee is very popular. read more
Came by to get a little bite. This was my first time here very hudden wouldn't even knew it was here. It has inside and a little outside seating. The ambiance of the place gives a little French spot in Brooklyn. I had the Cesar salad was truly amazing the best I have ever had better than Carbones if you know you know. My drink was delightful and the sandwich was good. The French fries were good but a tad salty to me. The service was good waitress was pleasant and it was a cool and relaxing spot to just grab a bite to eat. read more
This was excellent, especially the bread/butter, butter bean puree, and cavatelli. We also loved the oxtail and carrots. We'd probably skip the caesar next time around. I did prefer their other restaurant (Place Des Fetes) significantly more. read more
Overall rating:4.9 Omg, absolutely obsessed. My friend suggested this place & so happy to have brought it into my life. The FOOD IS SO GOOD OMG. The decor is airy and beautiful. I obviously did research before and here's what I got. - Cappuccino: delicious but with 2x sugars! - The Tony: this is so highly recommended I was actually pretty concerned with getting it because it looked overrated. But wow was I surprised. OMG delicious! - Le Caesar: GET IT. It is so simple I know. I can't believe this costs exist. But it's soo good. - Pici (?) - you'll have to tell based on the picture - Watermelon mocktail - did not taste like watermelon - Pink cocktail: can't remember what this is, but my friend said it's good! My only critique on why it's not a 5 is because the service got so spotty at one point. Usually before waiters leave or change shifts, they tell you. We lost ours toward the end and it felt impossible to order more or even get our check. read more
2 months ago
I loved everything about this place. Its small door opening is deceiving because when you walk to the back is like a garden oasis. We stopped her for lunch. The plates are not large but delicious with flavor. We had the pasta dish, fries, salad that changes regularly, sausage egg and cheese sandwich, chocolate chip cookie, chocolate sponge cake. We ordered the pasta twice it was that delicious. The chocolate sponge cake was a surprise in every bite. There was a bit of caramel, raspberry and lovely whip cream. The service was attentive and pleasant. We stayed for a while and were not rushed. When I visit NYC again, I be sue to the dinner. read more
I went with a friend to the restaurant's one year celebration garden party. I have to say that it was perfect from the food (sampling of what was served over the past year), wine (white and rose) and service! Very attentive staff! The restaurant is lovely with a garden in the back. I went when this place was Oxalis but have not been to this new iteration. The garden party has changed my mind and I will definitely explore it soon! read more
I am very skeptical of brunch and have maybe never been to a brunch spot that really inspired me. Until now. We love their sister restaurant so we were excited to try this. We loved everything. The menu isn't terribly large so I was a bit nervous. A table nearby got the pomme paillasson, which we probably wouldn't have gotten without seeing first how delicious it looked. It's a fancy hashbrown, fine. But the aioli is outrageous. I would've bought this by the pound. And we subsequently put it on everything else we could. The Caesar was one of the best we've ever had. Each leaf was delicately dressed in the flavorful dressing. Lovely texture to each of the leaves that we could individually grab and enjoy. Turkey, poblano, avocado was nice. Probably the least interesting but still so good. Not a HUGE focaccia fan but, again, with the aioli from before it was great. Ended with the sausage, egg, & cheese sandwich at the recommendation of our waiter. This was lovely. The sausage was not your average sausage and had really nice kick to it. The drinks were delicious, maybe even better than we were expecting. The place itself has such a nice ambiance that's not overwhelming despite having a ton of tables. Dropped by Laurel on the way out, of course. While again the menu wasn't so extensive, if we needed brunch in the area I would consider coming back. read more
5 months ago
Lovely restaurant, warm friendly atmosphere, great staff, wonderful food, honestly everything I could ask for. I highly recommend their jasmine pear drink, which is one of my favorite drinks I've ever been served in a restaurant (used to get it every time I went to Oxalis and I was delighted to find that Cafe Mado continued it). Went for lunch and enjoyed everything we got-- Caesar salad was fresh and well dressed, spicy salami sandwich had amazing flavors, and we got these fried hashbrown-esque things that were delish as well. Finished off on this guava-crepe dish (forget the name) that took a while to make (waited like 20 min for it) but was the perfect end to the meal. Picked up a chocolate chip cookie on the way out which heated up perfectly in the microwave. Would like to try more of their lunch menu next time (especially the other sandwiches!) as well go for dinner sometime. read more
Cafe Mado is brought to us by the same folks who own Place des Fêtes, but serves a more eclectic vegetable-forward menu with a French sensibility. For a vegetarian, it's one of the most enjoyable new menus of this genre to appear in years. Our favorite dishes were the fava bean pici, which was bright green and perfectly al dente, and the bean purée with ramps, which reminded me of one of my other favorite dishes at Roman's in Fort Greene. The blackened yuba was also enjoyed, although perhaps I'm just not used to seeing yuba served with tomato sauce. Even if you don't feel like sitting in the garden, the skylight in the dining room gives the whole space a pleasing airiness. read more
This was a shockingly good lunch that I will remember. I got the recommendation from a friend and finally was able to try it for brunch on a Saturday. We ordered the following: Le Caesar salad - thoroughly dressed and fresh leaves - excellent Trout rillette- tasty starter and also filling - loved the pickles Fries - thin but not too thin and crispy, thoroughly seasoned and paired w garlic aioli - yum Crispy hake - light and airy tempura with a flavorful sauce and their take on an elevated tartar sauce - delicious Highly recommend. It was definitely a rich meal but glad we had the rest of the day to burn it off. The interior is open with lots of natural light and modern-like seating. read more
2 years ago
TLDR: another great spot from Redwood Hospitality that is now one of my favorite restaurants in the city. I've been so sad that Oxalis has been closed because it's one of my favorite restaurants in NYC but right now I'm so super excited for Cafe Mado. It's the same great food in the same space that I've loved - just a little remodeled to include a cafe during the day. Do not be fooled by how understated the menu is; everything was more special than they appeared. We ordered several things but I think my favorites were probably the Mushroom Toast, Pici with Fava Beans and Mint, BBQ Tri-tip, and the blacked yuba. The mushroom toast was made with grilled lions mane and had an egg yolk on top. It was super umami and delicious. Never had a pasta like the pici that highlighted the flavor of fava beans and it was super lemony. Loved the intermittent bites of mint too. Also loved the grilled lion's mane toast, the tri tip, and the tofu skin. Desserts sounded just okay: vanilla roll with huckleberry compote and the strawberry sorbet with chamomile, but as with everything else we had, we liked them a lot more than we expected. Also tried the nonalcoholic beverages. One was called the Grand Fir made with pine and it reminded me of the welcome drink at oxalis, which I loved. The other was with Jasmine and Pear which was floral (duh) and slightly sweet. I loved both honestly. Service was friendly and attentive (and awkward at times lol). Everyone seemed to truly love the menu and were excited to share their favorites with us. Honestly can't wait to return. Overall: I want to gatekeep this place so badly lol read more
Super cute & great location near the park. The coffee and food were yummy. I love a butter bean dip. Service was okay - they kind of forgot about us once the food was served. We had asked for an extra piece of bread for the remainder of the dip and never received it - also took forever to get the check. Didn't drink but the wine list was intriguing. The couple next to us looked like they enjoyed the selection. I think next time it would be nice to get the food to go and eat in the park instead. read more
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When I told someone I was going to the Brooklyn Museum of Art, they said I should definitely grab lunch here first. Good suggestion! It's a wonderful place for a solo lunch on their leafy back patio. The turkey, poblano, and avocado sandwich on focaccia was sooo good. And those fries! It's a short menu but I wanted to try everything. And I can guarantee you that I will the next time I'm in Brooklyn. Bravo, Cafe Mado! read more
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We came here for brunch last month and were pleasantly surprised! We sat in the back patio, which is bright and airy. The food was amazing! Not your average brunch fare - quite experimental with a focus on seasonality. I also loved the breads! Service was friendly and attentive at all times. I'd definitely recommend checking it out! read more
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791 Washington Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11238
Prospect Heights, Crown Heights
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