I really enjoyed popping into this restaurant as I've been really curious of these and now I finally had the opportunity to try them out. I really thought they were mainly just coffee and pastries but I was wrong. I wish I would have took a picture of the menu because they had soups, sandwiches, pastries, coffee, other food items available. I was really surprised as I just had came from across the street since it was so cold I wanted something to warm me up. So I really didn't know what I wanted to try so I just decided on a latte and pistachio croissant which I have gotten 2-of those croissants because they were so good and delicious! The coffee was a little basic so nothing to run home to tell mama about but it was warmed me up. Very nice inside plenty of seeing for if you want to enjoy your food inside. The service could use some work as I told her I really didn't know what I should get. She could have at least gave me some suggestions but oh well. Will return if I'm in the area or if I run into another location. read more

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La Madeleine is a beautiful French bakery with a charming and inviting atmosphere. The service was very good, friendly and attentive. However, the food itself was not amazing. The pastries were not heated up when served. Even after requesting them to be warmed, they still were not heated properly, which took away from the overall experience. On a positive note, the hot chocolate was good and comforting. Overall, it's a lovely place to sit and enjoy the ambiance, but I do wish there was more attention to detail when it comes to serving the food as expected. read more

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This place used to be good. Now, if I could give it 1/2 star I would. The customer service is terrible. No one is clearing the tables. The orange juice is Floridas Natural from a carton. My husband had to ask someone for a fork with his quiche--and then a worker had to go search in the back to find him one. Whoever owns this place needs to come and check it out undercover and see how it's run. It's a disaster. read more

la Madeleine - Dining room - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Alexandria, Virginia

Fantastic breakfast- freshly made to order and very tasty! Love how they stay true to French cafes. I had to wait a bit for my coffee but it was an inordinate amount of time it just had me thinking coffee was self serve so I wound up with two coffees which was a little funny read more

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We bought so many baked goodies here today!!! While visiting old town, Alexandria, I'm not sure why, but I really wanted a fresh baked loaf of sourdough. This place has great cookies, pastry and bread. read more

It was hot and humid and late and we wanted something quick. And we saw this place. The service was great. It was also relatively cheap compared to other offerings in the area. The food was just ok. The French onion soup resembled what we had in Paris but the sandwiches were just ok at best. There's a Tatte cafe a little further down the street which we had the day before and we thought was far superior in terms of food but then they probably cater to different people. read more

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Nice French food at reasonable prices. Stopped in for coffee and breakfast. And even took some French breads to go. Coffee was delicious too. read more

Nice, large space. We were greeted upon entering and placed an order for two lemonades. After waiting 15 min, no drinks! When we asked about the status the guy behind the counter had no idea the drink orders were put in and had to ask what the order was. The hibiscus strawberry lemonade had a good flavor. Downsize, it was mostly ice. read more

la Madeleine - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Alexandria, Virginia

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Best chicken sesear salad sandwich I've EVER HAD!!! the employees are super nice and patience, I order a sachet Torte Parfait and it was so good and it's the best restaurant in the DC 10/10 would recommend. read more

la Madeleine - Sachet Torte Parfai - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Alexandria, Virginia

Pretty bad food--a real greasy disappointment. Recently renovated, so the surroundings are fine.

They sell old food and just put a new label on the expired label. I thought under new management they would do better. read more

la Madeleine - Linzer Cookies - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Alexandria, Virginia

We came in 10 minutes before closing just for a few drinks. And they were so nice. The drinks were okay but the reason for the 5 star review is my son kept saying he was hungry (by then they were closed) and the manager came over & made him a personal pizza free of charge. Very sweet read more

Every time I visit Old Town and staying for a few days I always eats breakfast at La Madeline. Food is very good, healthy euro style. Staff appears to mostly older people who care what they present, not the usual hipsters with an attitude who throw it at you. Only negative (not a game changer) they changed the interior to be more "modern", to attract the ring through the nose crowd ? I miss the old French cafe motif. Again, the food is just good and high quality, that's all that matters. read more

I've enjoyed every La Madeleine location I've visited, and I recently visited the one in Old Town Alexandria again and really enjoyed it! The Old Town location is warm, welcoming, and spacious! I visited on the morning of Alexandria's annual Scottish Christmas Parade, so it was really crowded as the restaurant is right outside the parade route. Seating was still available, as this place has ample seating. My favorite things to order at La Madeleine are their delicious and famous tomato soup (so good!) and their Linzer cookie. Our table ordered the following when I visited recently: -Avocado Toast -Tomato soup -French country breakfast (this is a hearty meal!) -coffee This is a fast casual place and you order at the counter and they bring your food out to you. Silverware is located in little cups at the front, and it's basically a no frills place. Prices are super reasonable, and the food has always been fresh and delicious whenever I've visited. I will certainly visit again in the future! read more

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All the food was great with insanely good breads, the service was great, the food is all really cheap. I can really tell the were doing their best read more

I love this La Madeleine! It's my favorite location. The staff is friendly and do their best. It is a busy place in Old Town! Especially during breakfast and lunch when I've been. I always get the chicken friand and the tomato soup. The epic tomato soup is warm, cheesy, thick, and delicious! The chicken friand is crispy and that mushroom sauce is to die for yummy! I love the French bakery feel and the cute French farm-style decor. There is a big parking lot nearby so that went well. Don't forget dessert, The chocolate eclair and Sacher Torte are amazing, a must try! read more

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Food was great. Service was great. It is an adorable cafe in the heart of King Street. Highly recommend. The Nutella muffin was delicious as was the Quiche. The country breakfast was made fresh. read more

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This is probably a 2.5 since I wouldn't come here unless someone made me. I've been to this la Madeleine a few times and always felt it wasn't good TBH but I decided to try them again. This time, I had: Pumpkin Streusel Muffin - Dry (how is this possible with pumpkin), and lacked flavor (again, how?) Potato Galette - Sounds good, right? It's shredded potatoes. No, you would be wrong. Again, where is the flavor? Berries & Cream Individual Cheesecake - Saved the visit, kinda. This was good but nothing special. At least it was flavorful cream cheese, tasty graham cracker crust, and fresh berries. As I said, I wouldn't go back unless someone REALLY wanted to. Even then, I'd probably try to persuade them to go to any other sort of fast casual place in the vicinity. read more

la Madeleine - Pumpkin Streusel Muffin, Berries & Cream Individual Cheesecake, Potato Galette - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Alexandria, Virginia

I ordered a Vanilla Latte to go, and my coffee had either film or plastic or chunks of something in it and was undrinkable and I had to throw it away. Really nasty. read more

A cute little breakfast spot. Nice menu items where you can be as healthy or as indulgent as you like. read more

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Very angry. I ordered ahead to get an iced coffee. An iced caramel coffee. Super excited. I show up, I ask for my order. No iced coffee. I say "I paid for an iced coffee. I paid FIVE DOLLARS," and they tell me the machine is broken. I can't my money back because I already paid. They gave me a fountain drink worth 3 dollars. This is a ridiculous scam. read more

Great food and great service at a reasonable private. Maybe not a gourmet meal but it is great for what is essentially fast food.

Would be 0 stars if that was an option. Had to have my chai remade TWICE because they added coffee to it. Nutella crepe cake with no Nutella, only a very small amount of what tasted like Hersheys chocolate syrup. Will never come back read more

Sad! Unique reduced menu. Lost its French Cafe charm. Might pick it over other fast food restaurants. Food was good. Added comment!!!! Lost our order. Waited 20 min to complain. Gave our $$ back & desert. But really. After renovation for modern restaurant takes too long in town for quick lunch! Ok! After we finally got our food, it was wonderful. Fresh & perfectly done. We hope the next time we visit, they won't lose our order read more

It's like a French style Panera Bread. It was self service and the price was affordable. We ordered cafe sampler that includes soup, salad, and quiche. It's a decent meal. The salad was fresh and clean, the French onion soup was a bit salty but the quiche was bland. Crème brûlée wasn't great but okay and the cheesecake was the best. I would definitely come back to try some other dishes read more

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This place was recommended by my boss and it did not disappoint. Today was crepe day so it was perfect to try a crepe. We ordered a Nutella crepe to share and a Noveau breakfast. The crepe was made just right and the breakfast was tasty. We enjoyed an almond croissant and the coffee was excellent. Enjoyed the vibe as well and very friendly staff. read more

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Used to love coming here with my fiancée, but the ambiance declined majorly since their new remodel. The warm, intimate, cozy vibe has been replaced and has cooled significantly. When we first walked in, my fiancée exclaimed, "I feel like I am in an IHOP!" The tone has become very generic, and the charm is gone - which is a shame, because everything has the feel of an Apple Store nowadays. I love the croque monsuier, but the number one reason for our coming here is gone. We are very disappointed by the change. read more

la Madeleine - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Alexandria, Virginia

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I love it here especially on super cold days!! This place is very cozy!! The customer service is lovely , you never have to look for a person to help you!! Someone's always close by!!.. I love that everything is freshly made here and authentic! I'm never really hungry nor do I ever have time to sit and enjoy a whole meal while it's hot , so thankfully they don't mind me ever ordering small !! So they have a kids meal menu I choose from. I ordered the Kid's Chicken and Cheese Pasta! I thought it was gonna be some Gross Velveeta not sticking together type deal when I first tried it but Nopeee... it's perfection !! And it's quick takes less time! And I'm able to steal a few bites then pack it up and out the door on the move again!!. the Pasta is so flavorful and they give you real grilled chicken!!! The portion can feed 2 children if you're splitting the pasta and chips!! very filling on its own but I added Broccoli!! .....the pasta cheese and chicken ratio is perfectly portioned also , so if you're looking for something not all heavy on your stomach, Quick to give you the Itis or your ass all gassy with an OD of cheese grab this!! also you can tske your trash to the front or they'll have someone come to the table and get it. So hopefully I can have time to really enjoy an Adult Meal which includes a salad and soup and a regular sandwich! read more

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A great spot for a casual meal in Old Town Alexandria! The set-up is great, as you can place your order, and then will receive a number, for the server to bring your food to you. Everyone who works at la Madeleine is friendly and helpful. My husband and I ordered the seasonal kale & quinoa salad, which had marinated cherry tomatoes, Kalamata olives & artichoke hearts, green onions, feta in massaged kale & quinoa. Delicious, and I love the salad dressing! We also ordered the french dip hot sandwich. It's basically roast beef with caramelized onions, provolone & horseradish sauce baked on a baguette :) Yumm! We were able to add a side, and got the pasta salad. The prices here are also very reasonable for Old Town Alexandria! Highly recommend coming here if you're okay with not overly fancy. The interior is a bit more of a homey French bakery, which I prefer :) read more

This is a really nice location; this place does make you feel in a French Village. Their Spinach Quiche is so delicious, it's a must try. I was just disappointed with their lattes. I thought they were going to use the espresso machine to make me a latte, but no, it looked like those machines that make hot chocolate. read more

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I've only had cookies and kids pasta from here, but they were both good. Lol. I like that their bakery is open late and you can place a phone order for pickup. I think they may need a better process for placing orders. I called and placed an order and by the time I arrived for my order, they thought I'd ordered something else. I want to try more food from here. read more

The quality-price ratio doesn't seem right to me! Although the food is not that bad quality, the portion they serve is very little compared to the price. Considering that it is a middle class restaurant read more

A lot of space, great desserts and coffee is also good. The interior is kinda French. read more

la Madeleine - Desserts - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Alexandria, Virginia

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I used to go here sometimes in atlanta for breakfast so thought I'd try the one in old town Alexandria for a late breakfast. Everything was good. Sausage, eggs and croissant. I recommend for a nice breakfast. It's reliable read more

la Madeleine - Sausage and eggs - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Alexandria, Virginia

We stopped in with a group of 25 students while on a tour. The food was AMAZING! It was affordable, large portions, fast service, and excellent service. Will stop again if I am in the area. read more

food was absolutely amazing the Ambiance was so good too and the service was fast you should com here if you are a tourist or even a local if you have never been read more

la Madeleine - Bed crépe stroganoff - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Alexandria, Virginia

Welcoming place and good location (spacious), however that's about it. Had a lemon blueberry pastry that was good but nothing to write home about. There are other things in the pastry case that look good though (see image). Coffee was just ok. Ordered a savory crepe and ended up getting a refund because as I was waiting for it, they came over to say they didn't have it. I didn't want anything else so I just got my refund and left. read more

la Madeleine - Lemon blueberry danish - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Alexandria, Virginia

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SOO GOODD!!! I loved the cake and ceaser sandwich, and despite the long line the service was great and fast. It wasn't even very pricey considering this is a huge tourist destination. The decor and ambience is perfect, and overall it has a very nice atmosphere, if i ever return to this area I will come back here! read more

non, merci Really really bad. The staff has two speeds slow and slower. Croque monsieur was awful, no where near what it should taste like. Came out looking like a burnt turd. Some how it was hot and cold at the same time. They forgot the other half of our order. Usually a salad comes before a cooked item or at the same time. I think they were waiting for lettuce to grow. The salad arrived after the sandwich was eaten. French onion soup was cold and the cheese was just shaved and zero attempt at being melted. No napkins in the entire restaurant. The tables weren't bussed the entire time because the staff was too busy eating at the food prep line. read more

la Madeleine - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Alexandria, Virginia

We came here because it was the only sit down full breakfast restaurant open around 9am. We were hungry. As one reviewer stated, this is like a French Panera Bread, which is a perfect description. It's not fancy, but the atmosphere is cute, quaint and cozy. The staff was overwhelmed, but did their best. The phones were ringing, and the cashier who took our order gave us paper cups for our coffees, even though we ate inside the restaurant. I saw other folks getting ceramic coffee cups. I also saw the manager and chef working hard and they seemed overwhelmed too. We ordered Croque Madame and two coffees. My husband who said these were NOT the typical Croque Madame at all, but we ate them. It was very rich and filling and I could only finish half. The salad that comes with it was nice. Next time I would order something much lighter. Coffee is self serve at the drink counter. Easy! There was one homeless (?) woman who came in pestering folks getting coffee and yelling at them with her empty cup. She never poured herself a coffee, and as we left the restaurant, she was sitting in a chair near the entrance, talking to herself. The bathrooms were clean! The loudspeaker inside the bathroom gave French lessons given by a woman with a Vietnamese accent! Haha! If I am back in Old Town Alexandria, I might stop in again. I am grateful it was open early for us to have breakfast. Most restaurants along King Street were not open until lunch time. read more

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