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    Café Madeleine

    4.0 (575 reviews)
    Closed 7:00 am - 3:00 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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    Classy
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for kids

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    Spinach, Mushroom and Goat Cheese Quiche
    Lina M.

    We were visiting San Diego and came here for breakfast. I am a quiche lover so I had to try one of their quiches. I got the spinach and goat cheese quiche which was amazing . We also got the croque Madam and that was amazing as well. I got the Miele cardamom coffee iced and it was delicious too. The only thing we were not happy about was the coffee in the mug. It was cold, and tasted like old. Not fresh. I will definitely want to go back here when Im back in San Diego. The cafe inside was so cute but we opted to sit outside due to nice weather. Parking was easy on the street.

    Smoked Salmon Crepe
    Shirley O.

    This place has been around for years and is a gem in the neighborhood of South Park. I've been here several times over the years. I came in on an early Sunday morning and had the smoked salmon crepe, side of fruit and hot Americano. The crepe was light and filling, the fruit was fresh and the coffee was bitter but drinkable. The vibe was amazing- quaint, cozy and relaxing with Frank Sinatra music playing in the background. Service was friendly and quick. It was a great way to start the morning.

    Black sesame latte and cold brew - Feb 2026
    Candace C.

    French cafe in South Park with cozy interior seating, great service and outdoor seating. Food was great for brunch, there was an extra charge to sub fruit with my crepe but appreciated the variety of fruit. Cute spot in South Park and street parking isn't too difficult in the neighborhood.

    Quiche Lorraine
    Johnny N.

    Cute cozy cafe in North Park. Haven't been back to Cafe Madeleine in quite some time but the crepes were still as delicious as I remembered it. My wife and I ordered at the counter and the food came out fairly quick. We ordered the prosciutto crepe, pear crepe, and quiche Lorraine. The crepes were well balanced with proper filling but I thought the pear could have been a tad more ripen and sweeter. The quiche was very yummy though. Also, it was a warm 80+ degree afternoon and there was only a fan turning inside with no AC and door closed. It got a tad uncomfortable after a while without enough air circulation in the restaurant. But the food was delicious which is the most important part!

    Christian W.

    Great service and even better food. I had an Oj w/ a croissant. Simple but delicious. Go try something new!

    Blueberry chocolate chip muffin
    Liz R.

    Very cute French cafe in North Park. I've been meaning to check this place out for years, but now that I'm planning a trip to Paris, I'm pregaming with frenchy spots around town. We lucked out with a parking space in their back lot. When we arrived, it was pretty quiet, so we didn't have a long line for ordering our food. I like a spot where you can order at the counter and then grab a seat like they offer here. I ordered a cold brew with vanilla cold foam, a blueberry chocolate chip muffin and the eggs Benedict. The muffin was a bit bland for having the added bonus of being two muffin flavors in one, but maybe that's why blueberry and chocolate chip muffins have traditionally been on their own. I really like the staff here. Everyone was very friendly and I appreciated that they have all your go to condiments and hot sauces easily accessible. The music to audible conversation ratio was great and it would be a nice place to have a meal with company or dine alone with a good book.

    Turkey Panini and iced lavender mint latte
    Stephanie R.

    A cozy spot for a solid panini. The ambiance of this cafe is really chill and a great place to grab a bite before enjoying the little shops in South Park. The turkey panini was solid and I really enjoyed the thicker cut of bacon they used. The lavender mint latte was a surprise as I really tasted the mint, however it dissipated as quickly as it came. Service is pretty quick and you order at the front before choosing your seat either indoors or out. Staff are very friendly and happy to answer questions.

    Mascarpone cheesecake
    Mikey H.

    I can't believe how quickly time flies! We had finished lunch elsewhere but on the way I really needed some coffee, so why not stop here? Great sidewalk seating. The inside is cozy, and it reminds me of places in NYC or Paris. They had a black sesame latte. This is one of my favorites that I've had in Hawaii. This one was good though a little light on the sesame. Great mascarpone cheesecake! The cappuccino was really good too! Solid spot for an afternoon break! Cako still Approves!

    Charlotte B.

    This place has my absolute favorite quiche. The custard and flavor are so perfect. I have doordashed this so many times to my house when I've had a busy morning and love it every time. The coffee is ok, but it could be better. During my latest visit, my quiche came out room temperature which was disappointing. My coffee came out quite late, despite me going inside asking for a follow up. After the quiche, I went inside to order a lava cake and the cashier was so helpful and kind-- very approachable! The lava cake was bland and dry and honestly inedible. After one bite, I couldn't finish it and left the rest. The ambiance is very cute and they have wonderful decor throughout. Love the French vibes!! (I may have posted at their North Park location)

    Smoked Salmon Crepe
    Michelle T.

    Such a quaint corner cafe! Plenty of parking around the neighborhood, but it may be difficult to get a spot during busy hours like on a weekend morning or early afternoon. Great service when ordering and they bring out the food to you. Seating is limited indoors with about 6 tables with jazz music playing in the background. There were more tables outside if you prefer to soak in the sun. I ordered a miele latte (honey, cardamom, expresso, milk) which was pretty sweet for my liking, but delicious nonetheless. I also had a salmon crepe with a small side of salad, nothing too fancy to write about, but satisfied my hunger during the early afternoon. I'll have to return and come back for the panini which I heard the cashier say was his favorite. Overall, great place to catch up with a friend or get a little work done!

    My berry tart
    Anna D.

    Super cute cozy cafe we stumbled during our visit to SD while actually walking to another cafe that was recommended. Very friendly young server told us the cafe is still open (Google maps showed it closed) and charmed by the Parisian vibe we stepped inside. Inside we found the ordering counter and a few cozy seats. Since the place was closing, lots of patrons were already leaving so we were able to grab a table inside with no issues. My boyfriend said that his cappuccino was very good and my Americano was adequate while the pastry, though being a tad excessively sweet, was also obviously a real baked pastry packing a lot of flavor with a nice sandy texture of the dough. If we lived nearby we would definitely be regulars.

    Miele Latte (with cardamom on top) $6.25
    Caitlin D.

    4-5 stars. I was on Fern St, crossed over one street and we saw Cafe Madeleine. It's the perfect addition to South Park! So dreamy, like a true Parisien corner cafe. They have outdoor seating with the infused water container and glass cups there. And inside, it could be considered small...but I think it had good amount of seating. People were friendly to allow sharing tables. Menu was a bit difficult to read from where we lined up, as the light fixture was blocking the view. I had to bend up and down and move back and forth just to read the coffee options. The menu above the register is also a bit difficult to read for some. As I got closer, I saw the most amazing item on the menu. MERGUEZ BAGUETTE $17.00 it had chimichurri and roasted red peppers, as well as arugula. And it came with a side salad with French vinaigrette. They gave two merguez sausage in the baguette. It was incredible and so delicious. Highly recommend. My friend ordered it as well and said he never had a sausage that flavorful before. I also got MIELE LATTE, it was priced at $6.25. It was a basic size so I'm not sure of this pricing. I would have thought it to be $5.50 at most. The honey flavor wasn't very pronounced. The cardamom wasn't mixed with the espresso it just sat on top as a decoration. So whenever you sipped you got a mouth load of cardamom, they were quite heavy handed with it. I'm happy though that it had the perfect amount of milk and was very espresso forward in the latte! Overall, it was a delicious lunch. And the workers were very chic and kind! They played French music inside that was in the background which allowed conversations to take the lead. They had sweet crepes and savory, paninis, baguettes, and pastries, etc. For drinks they have coffee, tea, blended, lemonade and more!

    Breakfast Panini
    Lee O.

    What a cute little place in North Park. Note that there's generally street parking despite having a few spots to the side of it-constantly packed. Service is your order at the counter they give you your number and you pick a table in the place. Note that they do have outdoor seating that's covered so it's perfect for a rainy day. Note that it is a fairly small place inside - the tables are fairly small. Service definitely was friendly and they had a smile. There was a couple mixup with my friends order for which they corrected quite quickly - there seems to be some disarray when there's a lot of people nonetheless they were helpful at making food suggestions as well. I got the breakfast Panini, which had eggs bacon, and some cheese. It was actually quite filling and the bread was crisp. I think next time I'll go back and try an omelette. but I do agree that such a sandwich or even an omelette will run you about $18-$20. It's a bit expensive for what you get but the ambience is very cute. They don't rush you when you're just trying to catch up with friends as well. It's kid friendly as well.

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    How is the parking situation?

    Street parking. Busy on the weekends may have to walk a block

    Do they have dairy alternative milks?

    Yes

    Is it a good place to study for a couple hours?

    Before Covid started, yes. It's a lovely place to chill and study.

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