Nora is the absolute greatest. She never skips an opportunity to make sure every visit feels special and truly makes me feel like the most important guest. The food is amazing, especially the cobb salad. It is a great place for meetings, quiet and cozy. read more

la Madeleine - French Cobb Salad - Cafes Near Me - Austin, Texas

Never enough cashiers or staff. Only one guy taking orders, making specialty coffees and bringing orders to tables. Several unbussed tables. They were out of quiche and the cream sauce for the Croque Monsieur. Will not be back to be this location; the location on Research is head and shoulders above this one. read more

I'm still pleased with this location. On my recent visit I was warmly greeted at the register; additionally, the employee had no trouble applying my app reward to my order. I ordered two pastries, one to-go and one for dining, along with a hot mocha. Everything was delivered just as I ordered. The warm chocolate almond croissant I ordered is now officially my favorite croissant! The chocolate isn't heavy handed and the pastry is very flaky. My mocha had a generous helping of whipped cream (gotta love that!), and was just chocolatey enough. The iced sugar cookie I brought home was crisp on the edges and soft in the middle. The icing was nice and sweet. If I'm back in the area again, I won't hesitate to pop back in. read more

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This location makes me happy. The folks are always friendly, and the food is always fresh and delicious. During my last visit, I had brekkie, which consisted of an omelet and a buttery croissant. Divine! Had a latte to top it off. Of course, I left with the purchase of treats...a box of macarons and a dozen Linzer cookies! read more

la Madeleine - Cafes Near Me - Austin, Texas

For some reason, when I'm in the Mueller area, I never think to go to this place. However, today my friend and I decided to have lunch at this location. They have a great "You Pick 3" lunch special which starts at $8.99. I had the 1/2 salad and 1/2 caprese sandwich + iced tea which was a great value. I really loved the balsamic salad dressing (which they actually sell bottles of). The staff was nice and the place was clean. Parking is ample. When we were there, it was pretty quiet - only about 3 tables were occupied. I definitely need to consider this place more often when looking for a spot to eat. read more

Walking into the restaurant, I loved the warmth and beauty of the fireplace. We seated ourselves at a window seat, then walked up to the counter to place our order. My coworker loved the chicken madeleine with broccoli. I ordered the avocado toast which was kind of weird. Altogether, the restaurant was clean, but it took an hour to get our orders and they didn't even arrive at the table at the same time, so my coworker was done with his meal by the time my food arrived even though we were on the same table read more

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For 3-1/2 years, I have eaten lunch at least 3 days a week at La Madeleine on Great Hills Trail and Research Blvd in Austin, TX. I have loved their salads and usually order one of their half salads with or without chicken. I have even posted rave reviews on their Facebook page and Yelp about the great food and service online. Since I eat there so much, they have sent many discounts and promos to my email which I have never used. I always pay full price for my food and have been happy to do so since I have enjoyed the food and service so much there until recently. About a month or so ago, a new young Manager was hired, I guess to save them money, because the amounts they have started to serve as soon as he arrived, have gotten WAY SMALLER for the same price, and they use lettuce that is turning brown with barely any dressing at all; not to mention that salads are as dry as a bone. So today, he waited on me and I told him I had noticed the changes, and would like a salad that is the size of what they used to serve, and that I shouldn't have to ask him to put dressing on my salads, nor that the quality of the ingredients and the amounts they are now serving are inferior to what they used to serve. I asked why the sudden change after I had been eating there 3-4 times per week for 3 years, that the quality and service had suddenly begun to go downhill since his arrival. He said he is giving portions that HE determines are what is best for you and all you need. He is young, arrogant, cocky and full of himself, and I predict he is going to slowly lose the loyal customer base they've had for years if they continue to give you less, both in size and in quality, for your money. Most of the people who eat there are senior citizens who are on fixed incomes and like myself, won't continue to throw good money at portions that can barely sustain you for an hour let alone until your next meal, nor with rotting lettuce leaves and scant dressing with 2-3 croutons. Thank goodness they have bread, butter and jam at no extra cost or their patrons might starve with their "new" portions. If I dine there in the future, only now because I have made friends with many who work there since I have been a regular for so long, I will just have to compensate by cutting out their tip to compensate for being overcharged for what I'm getting. SO, BUYER BE WARE... it will be a miracle if this young manager doesn't end up putting this La Madeleine location out of business. read more

Such an awesome place customer service is amazing. The food is divine. We'll definitely be back!

Growing up in the suburbs of Houston, you're surrounded by a plethora of chain restaurants, but La Madeleine was always one of my favorites. My love for Chicken Caesar Salads actually began there and probably the rest of America, since you can find their dressing in every grocery store. I've had my fair share of Chicken Caesar Salads over the years, but nothing compares to the simplicity of La Madeleine's version. They use crispy, chopped romaine lettuce, perfectly coated in dressing, topped with parmesan cheese, crunchy croutons, and sliced, grilled chicken. read more

Our first visit and it was definitely solid! Never realized how big of a chain La Madeleines actually is, but they have a good thing going. Place is spotless clean, service was spot on...counter order with table delivery works out perfect. Started out with self serve coffee, which was very good...to start...We both went with the Country French Breakfast....Wife scrambled, mine over easy....personally mine could have been a bit more cooked...We both loved the Potato Galette...yet we both agreed if their bacon, although good....it could be a bit thicker....but that croissant made up for that...overall a great experience. read more

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It's nostalgic for me coming here. The pastries remind me of old birthdays and the strawberry jam is Saturday mornings. Albeit, a bit pricier now than a couple years ago, I will always find myself coming back for a little reminder of home and pesto pasta. Cheers! read more

la Madeleine - Caesar Salade (Petite) - Cafes Near Me - Austin, Texas

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Absolutely amazing food everything came out incredible 10 out of 10 from the desserts to the sandwiches we loved every bit

So I have walked inside in the cashier, smiled at me. The kitchen staff smiled at me as he was facing me when I first walked in . The cashier was listening to my request and got the manager for me because I had a coupon that was to go order to be fixed from the previous order problem so this time the manager took my order and everything was correct as I placed the order to go this time, the problem was when the cashier walked away going towards the kitchen by the office she took her gloves off, and then she put her fingers in her mouth as she was biting her nails she was talking to another employee unless it was a manager at that point there was two Females walked into the restaurant as I watched them walk to the front of the line to get to the cashier area, she did not wash her hands. Instead she just walked back to the cashier area and started taking their order at that point she put a glove on which was white colored Only on one hand, and then after the ladies had their order taken, she did not wash her hands she at that point started giving the food to different tables. sadly, it will be on camera if they do go see that as I was sitting and waiting at the to go order a table area in the dining area. I just couldn't believe it that just happened. I just thought that employee should wash her hands, but it's not my place to train her because I don't work there. Thank you for fixing the last order but I'm sorry to say this she needs to wash her hands and she needs to be trained. read more

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The food was great! Service was fast they delivered our food fast and fresh. The vibe was like calm fancy and simple all at the same time !! My first time here and it was great! read more

Walked in at LUNCH TIME. Curious why the place was almost empty. Went to order food and was "there's a 20 minute pause. Not taking any orders so we can catch up". They were preparing food to go. So apparently the customer in front of your face merits poor service. Since I had two kids with me, no way could I wait that long. Left. read more

We love this location of la Madeleine! I'm 38 weeks pregnant and made a joke that I was trying to fatten baby up a little bit and the manager sent us 3 extra desserts to our table. Food and service were wonderful! read more

I really wanted some delicious French toast. La Madeleine failed me in my quest for the aforementioned breakfast deliciousness. Walked in and stood there as it's hard to determine who was taking orders for to go or dine in. Easily stood there for 5 minutes before one of the employees stopped prepping orders and acknowledged us. Then she passed us off to the guy working the other cash register. You pay for your food and receive a number to place on the stand wherever you seat yourself. It was a long time while waiting on the food. So the food finally is brought to the table by the cashier and as soon as he sat it down, I notice that it is just griddled bread. No dipping, battering or wafts of yummy greeting me. It was just pan bread with some cinnamon and powdered sugar. I touched it and it was cold upon arrival. There's no one tending to the tables so I go back to the register and wait some more to tell them my food arrived cold. They remade it and it got no better. I think the bacon is pre-made and they keep it on a warm area of the grill for plating. But this so called French toast....just sad. I've had peanut butter and jelly sandwiches that had more flair. Although there is some French décor and theme in menu, there is not a solid reflection in what you receive. Many of the tables had not been cleaned in between customers and they seemed to struggle to keep up with orders. You can fill out the survey at the bottom of your receipt and receive a free bakery item. I opted for the oatmeal raisin pecan cookie which was better than my breakfast. You can view the menu online or by scanning the barcode at the register. Some employees were wearing masks and some had them but wore them incorrectly. I don't feel confident returning or recommending this place to others. read more

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I was caving something sweet and easy to handle while I do my errands in the complex so I stopped by La Madeleine for a chocolate chunk cookie and Nutella muffin! I kinda wish I asked them to heat it up for me a few seconds but they're tasty all the same! This was just a counter / to go order but the service was friendly and efficient! read more

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Always good food and atmosphere. The croissants are great and when I lose ten pounds I will get an almond one

Two of us met for breakfast, coming from out of town and remembering the chain as being more "French". Not so. French names, here and there, but mostly a breakfast cafe to satisfy American tastes. Good service, nice ambiance, better croissants at Costco. read more

Nice little spot for a quick breakfast. Food is good and they have a great variety of options to pick from. From coffee and pastries to custom made omelettes. Only con and this is my personal preference, my cappuccino wasn't as hot as I like it to be, but I enjoy my coffee extra hot. read more

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During the winter storm, we lost all of our power and we were craving soups and hot chocolate. The one place that was opened was La Madeleine! Lots of parking available, so no worries there. Ambiance: chill. Nothing fancy. It was busy! A lot of the tables were not clean and that's a pet peeve of mine. But it was busy!! The fire was on and that was a nice touch. Service: NOT GOOD. The girls were on their phone and one of them even had their AirPods on. Unprofessional. We had questions regarding the food since this was our first time, not one of the girls were helpful. Frankly, they did not care. We ordered a grilled cheese and a hot chocolate. Neither were impressive. read more

la Madeleine - Grilled Cheese - Cafes Near Me - Austin, Texas

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I get La Madeleine a lot - its good cheap, comfort food... Perfect for a hangover. I always get the caprese (no mayo) and a salad and the linzer cookies. Today was no different, food was tasty! But I decided to leave a review because service was especially great today! Alana took care of me and she just had such a positive and kind demeanor, it turned what would have been a pretty rough morning around. read more

La Madeleine has been an established cafe for over a decade within Austin. launching with high appraisal it seemed clear this cafe had a lot of potential for a prosperous and delicious legacy. sadly, I am not here to give praise to this establishment today; walking in on this Monday afternoon I was excited to have a wonderful French inspired brunch experience. it came to a shock to me that a place with 4 stars overall would be so empty. Stained floors, clear signs of water damage, and an empty restaurant set the tone for what I was getting into quickly. I ordered the French breakfast, a $12 meal with eggs, sausage, croissant, and a potato galette. Looking at my late it was clear not a single one of these items listed were made from scratch. the flavorless eggs were clearly powdered eggs, the bland paper-thin sausage patty reheated from a frozen bag, and the croissant was the equivalent of one you would have at Sams club. I was given complementary "bread" that had the distinct taste of plastic. So far this has been one of the worst meals I have had, you are truly better off eating dinning somewhere else. overall, it was clear La Madeleine is well past its golden years and is yet another failing cafe to be closed in a few years if no changes are made. read more

Okay, maybe I'm basic, but I really like La Madeleine, and this one is sparkling clean and feels very cozy, with a fireplace and wood furniture. It's also nostalgic for me, because I loved La Madeleine in high school and college. Don't sleep on the strawberries romanoff and the chicken friend (puff pastry with chicken and a mushroom sauce). They also have a good selection of French pastries, like Sacher torte, eclairs, and tarts. All across the street from a Home Depot! read more

La Madeleine is one of my favorite restaurants. I've been a fan for most of my life. So it's incredably sad to me that so many of my favorite things have either been discontinued (like the rotisserie chicken), or are now pale imitations of their former glory (like the strawberries). At least the soups are still the same! read more

Clean and cozy place to enjoy and yummy pastry and a great cup of coffee. The staff was friendly and helpful with my grandson.

Not the Madeline's of the past. We were so excited to go to own as we no longer live close to a location. Everything has changed and the quality has gone way down and the prices way up. read more

I decided to stop in to gift myself a sweet treat for Valentine's Day. I ordered the classic Napoleon and couldn't have been more disgusted. I was expecting light flaky layers of Filo dough with a custardy layer and delicate frosting. What I got instead was a soggy, sticky, gloppy mass that looked like a napoleon but was impossible to eat. The knife and fork wouldn't cut through it--the layers of Filo were the consistency of wet cardboard. I couldn't eat more than a few bites before I threw the whole disgusting thing in the trash. read more

Consistently good food, nice folks, ambiance is always good with a fire near your table! Nice walkable area. I know it's a chain, but it's easy and quick...sometimes you just gotta do what gets you fed in a hurry. read more

Ideal spot for a solo brunch! I've been here so often I'm shocked I haven't reviewed it yet. They manage to achieve both a quick casual feel and a special atmosphere at once. If you download their app, you can occasionally get special deals. That was the case today. I found $5 off waiting for me, which I used towards the French Country Breakfast. Some of my favorite things to get include the quiche, croissants, potato soup, chicken salad, pasta salad, green salads, and bread. I've had mixed opinions about the crepes, croque monsieur, chicken friande,, and basic sandwiches. Their tomato basil soup is supposed to be a signature item, but I didn't find it that special. The tuna salad and vegetable soup should be skipped. This was my first time trying their breakfast, and while the eggs were cooked to perfection, the potato galette had too much of an onion flavor. read more

la Madeleine - Country French Breakfast (substitute Country Potato Soup) includes Butter Croissant Two Eggs Any Style Potato Galette - Cafes Near Me - Austin, Texas

I've been coming here at least once a month for the past several years, and I always get the French dip with chips. Recently, they stopped serving the peppered crinkle cut potato chips that were quite tasty and substantial and have substituted thin (barely) salted chips. The new chips are awful. They are bland and greasy tasting. I assume this move was to save money, but it is discouraging me from eating here at all. Please go back to serving the peppered crinkle cut potato chips. Thanks! read more

Cute and consistent chain. The pastries are a bit lacking. Good coffee. Service is adequate. Portions are reasonable. Good atmosphere and clean restaurant. I enjoy the French dip and French onion soup. They had audio to help you learn French in the restroom, which was bizarre but fun. You can do better, you can do worse read more

You know how to say horrible service in French? It is service horrible. No matter how you flip the words it remains the same and accurate front and backwards. This place is one that I would not recommend to anyone. I am not making excuses because there are none to make. No it was not crowded. No it was it short staffed. No I will not be going back. At this point with so many places closing a business establishment has to get it right on the first shot. Upon entering the place, it is a bit confusing as to where to go as a few people were waiting. Some for to go orders, some waiting to sit down, and some curious as to WTH is going on. I was asked if I was waiting in line and where to go by a customer who came in so it was not just me. Finally, someone at the one register that was open came forward and I asked her do I place an order here or go sit down at one of the tables. She passes me off to another guy who comes over to the register to assist me. Huh? If you cannot help why did you come to the register? Who I believed to be the manager in the red shirt (24APR @ 1115) was really into making coffee because as his team was falling behind not once did he looked up to come over and assist as the line was growing. So I and my guest finally placed my order and given a number to go to an open table. Even though none of this is my fault apologies to my guest. That took a few tries as the tables were not wiped off. Ok the food. I went with a French dip. Now how do you order a French dip and no au jus comes with it? The only dip that was happening was my head in disbelief to what I have seen so far here. I finally got the attention of the person who brought me my food once he came back around and asked for the au jus. Once again attention to detail was lacking or just not paying attention at all as I still saw people coming in with no direction or anyone available to take their orders at an empty register. The food was just ok and the sandwich comes with some potato chips. Yeah potato chips and no they were not house made. Once again apologies for my guest. The food they ordered came out cold. This was made aware to the server and he took the plate and put it on the table next to us. It just sat there. Finally, the remade food came out and it was barely warm. The bacon was as cold as the first order. I said is this the bacon from the first time. Of course it is not that bacon from before because it is still sitting on the table next to us with the rest of the food. There is a survey that I took offered after your meal I hope that they actually pay attention to. There is not much that really says French in this place. It is interesting that the "Guest Relations" reply to Yelp reviews starts off with Bonjour but maybe that is something you can greet your customers with when they walk in. With service like this all they will hear for now on is au revoir. read more

I love this place so much. I didn't realize it was a chain until I went to visit New Orleans. Anyway, that Strawberries Romanoff is the key to my heart. I tend to stay away from all of the desserts because they seem to be on the stale side, Croque Monsieur and Croque Madame included. But I feel so chic showing up to work with a 6 count of ham and cheese croissants for the office in a fancy French-style box for a mere $14. And what on earth is Chicken Friand?- guess I'll find out today. Oh Madeleine, you're always teaching me something new! read more

This used to be our favorite go-to place to eat when out shopping. During and after Covid, it went downhill fast!!! We went back a few times, hoping it would survive the Covid loss and get back on its feet, but sadly, it has not. Too many changes and not for the better. We miss the way it used to be, but little by little, we are discovering other favorite places to eat that care. Management seems to be the reason nobody cares about the customer or the food. Bakery still meets old standards though. Thank goodness. read more

Dirty with used plates all over. Cappuccino took ten minutes even though there were three people in the place at 10 am. No regular milk. No oat milk. Top it off, staff was talking about their blades. read more

Please save your time and money. I've been a Reward member for years. Every month you receive a reward... NOT! The reward for July was $3.00 off a $10.00 order. I placed an order for their salad sampler but it was on sale so I ordered a beverage, which I didn't want but with $3.00 off, it made the order $7.00. Or so I thought. I asked the girl if my order totaled $10.00. She responded, "Yes. It's $10.21." I didn't look at my receipt until I got home. Because the order was only $9.99 before sales tax, it did not give me my reward! I then left Austin for the summer to get out of the heat and will not return until October. I called Customer Service and was told they would put the $3.00 reward on my card which would expire on August 1. I explained I wouldn't be in Austin until October and there aren't any La Madeleine restaurants in the state I'm in. I asked if the reward could be extended to October and she said no, they couldn't do that. She apologized that they couldn't reimburse me and she was sorry for my inconvenience. I explained that it was more than an inconvenience. It was theft. They stole $3.00 from me as I would've never purchased a beverage had I known I wouldn't have been reimbursed. So, unless you want to throw away your money, go someplace else. There are plenty of restaurants other than La Madeleines in Cedar Park. read more

So I've ordered twice from this location through the Grubhub delivery service. The first time I ordered they forgot to put my lemon tart in the bag and I am currently waiting to get reimbursed. I ordered again today because I liked their Chocolate Croissants. This time I order a FULL ham & cheese croissant sandwich. When I open the bag all I see is a ham & cheese danish or whatever the hell this is. The "sandwich" I ordered looked nothing like the photo in the menu. It is definitely not worth $10, and it's a complete rip off. read more

la Madeleine - So I ordered a full ham & cheese croissant sandwich and they send me this. This cost me $10. It's a complete rip off. - Cafes Near Me - Austin, Texas

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Food is always excellent. Love the chicken friend and beef and parm potatoes. I can't speak to the physical location as I've only ordered delivery. My order has always been correct though. read more