We recently had brunch here on a Saturday. We were too late for the full breakfast offerings. We opted for quiche from the serving line. We were really disappointed. The fruit and sides were attractive, and the food looked appealing. You go through a serving line cafeteria style and make your choice. The custard in the quiche was nice and delicate, but the crust was soggy and rubbery. I'm not intrested in going back, it is high on the cute factor and low in quality. read more

Tried this place with one of my friends for lunch. The place was quiet and clean. There wasn't much of a busy flow, but ordering was a bit confusing. I got myself a combo of pasta, salad, and a half pastry. The meal was quite delicious and just enough for lunch. This place remind me little bit of Panera Bread and Piccadilly. Pricing was reasonable and definitely will be returning. read more

Love love love.....such good food...good customer service Definitely a go to place ..I will be sending more people here...wrd of month truly works!!!!!! read more

I'm editing my first review (adding a star) simply because I recieved the most polite and gracious reply from La Madeleine. I'll admit that while I was not impressed the first time I went there, it was because of two things: 1. Atmosphere - it was cafeteria style - not the warm and cozy cafe I was expecting. 2. Prices: Pricey for this type of restaurant However, the food is good, and service is fast and friendly. Just don't go in as I did, expecting a cozy European "quaint" atmosphere. read more

This place has been a staple for my family for years. We always have an amazing experience and devour delicious food. This past week, it was my son's 6th birthday. Out of all the places a kid could choose, he chose Le Madeleine for his birthday dinner. He wanted a place that the family could meet at and celebrate with him. His only request was 'to sit by the fireplace' . I thought this was so cute and wanted to make it special so I called ahead to make sure we could snag that specific table at dinner time. Not only did the manager reserve the tables, but the entire staff lined up at the door to surprise my kid when we walked in. They all stood and sang happy birthday to him as we entered . It brought tears to my eyes to see them all go out of their way for a little boy. THANK YOU to Elijah, Gabi, Brenda, Eileen and Yoeliz for making that night something we will always remember. We can't wait to see you all again, we will be there soon! We will continue our tradition of family gatherings there for years to come. Our favorite meals are: kids creamy chicken and cheese pasta, pesto pasta with salmon, chicken salad croissant and all of BREAKFAST!! read more

This place was delicious a great find! We love this place great breakfast and great bakery. Service was great too. If we lived closer we would go more. This a definite must try. read more

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Took them 45 minutes to get our food out on a slow day. The asked us to show the receipt to prove that we bought it. People sat after us getting their food extremely fast. After they finally got our food out, they still got our orders wrong. The manager came up to us and laughed in our face trying to make a joke but poorly timed. Not sure if it was because we are Asian as one other worker seemed annoyed at us asking where our food was. Save your money, I had better service as Waffle House. Change your management ASAP. Can't believe he laughed in our face. read more

This place deserves a better rating! I engaged myself a casual Saturday brunch here with family and I had a great time. The place is rather spacious so no worries about seating. You order your food separately near the counter - some of them may be brought to your table but some of them you will take right from there. We tried the shrimp Florentine, potato galette, Parisian eggs Benedict, coconut cake, and creme brûlée. Everything was pretty delicious. - Shrimp Florentine: the sauce was really yummy! Crepe was a little thin for me, and shrimp was relatively small. - Potato Galette: this was an average to my opinion - nothing bad but just didn't leave a mark in my head - Parisien Eggs Benedict: I love getting eggs benedict for brunch! I also really like croissant so I liked the way how they were using croissant instead of English muffin! It came with ham. - Coconut cake: it looked okay but actually tasted better than I thought! Surprisingly! - Creme brûlée: I am also a creme brûlée addict so I get it wherever I go. I didn't have high expectations for their creme brûlée here because I judged based on its look initially haha but it turned out to be so delicious Glad that it's close to me! Their pricing point was overall super fair. Yeah it's true that it's not gourmet French but works well for a casual country French meal! I may return some other time! read more

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Overall, I've been very pleased with La Madeleine. I've had several of their pasta dishes, a few side salads, and other members of my party have had some of their sandwiches and soups. The food is good, especially for the price. The counter service is perfect for quiet, weekday getaways or date nights. The only thing I have to complain about is that they add salt to their mini-baguettes. Edited to add: one of the things I love lost about this place is its (usually) quiet atmosphere. read more

This is a newer location but you would not know it. The food is always great and the service is just as great. The desserts are always a must. read more

la Madeleine - Cafes Near Me - Buford, Georgia

Bonjour! J'adore cet endroit... Great ambiance. Friendly staff. Deliciously delicious food and coffee. Plentiful pastries, and a fair amount of breakfast and lunch options. read more

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So, placed an order for a french breakfast (scrambled eggs and sausage) at 12:49, did not see my food until 1:38. At about 25 min I inquired as to the status of my food and was met with, it will be out soon. At 1:30 I was asked if all my food came out, it had not, 8 min later the food was dropped off with a server stating, "sorry" and running off. Disappointing. read more

Having a retail background customer service is key for me. I'll drive a little further, pay a little more and become a loyal customer if service is an establishment's number one priority. La Madeline's is such a place! From the moment you walk in you'll notice the cleanliness and clear signage but most of all are greeted by friendly staff. This is only equaled to the absolutely delicious food and coffee. Anne has a future in any industry with her cheerful service and spot on eye for detail. Great experience! read more

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I love coming to La Madeleine in Duluth and love the service there, so I thought I would give this location a try since it is closer to my house. I thought this location would give me a similar experience, but I was wrong. I order take out and waited for 20 mins and decided to ask one of the cashier to see how much longer it would take so that I know when to come back to pick up the food. When I asked the worker, she gave me an attitude as she answered and then turned around rolling her eyes as she whispered something to her co-worker. Good food, but need more trained staff. Not sure if I want to come back to this location. read more

Always good and wonderful and pleased. One of the best customer service and friendly staff. Food always amazing and satisfactory.

I honestly can't remember ever coming here. I mean I know its been around but I never ventured to try until today. Its a small cozy place. It's like a cafeteria where you can pick what is on display or just go to the cashier and order from the menu. I thought it would be a full out restaurant but its not. After you order they will give you a number and you seat yourself. Drinks and utensils are next to the bathroom. Its basically self serve, but they do bring out the food for you. We had the french breakfast, french style toast, and eggs Benedict. Everything tasted great. It was the first place where my kids ate everything! Fresh fruits, crispy hash browns, and not so salty bacon was key. It was a great breakfast in a long time! We also has a single of the Caramell Macchiato. It was really good. Sweet and creamy. The lady that was clearing the tables was super nice and friendly. I didn't get her name but she was great. If the owner must know she was working the morning of 9/24 around 8:20am. read more

The health score is way below average. This place is disgusting and the staff are sloppy and disrespectful. I will not be coming to this restaurant again. This place should be shut down read more

As a self-initiated member of the 'Clean Plate Club' while dining al fresco at La Madeleine's, I noted that the traffic was in sight but a nice distance buffered by trees. I didn't feel cramped. I treated myself to a little a fruit tartlet - the perfect ending to a nice breakfast to enjoy with their endless coffee and mellow jazz coming from the speakers on the patio. I ate the $5.99 everyday 7-11 a.m. breakfast special. The staff is pleasant and friendly. Since I'm on a 'staycation' (we all can't go to the beach!), the quality, prices and atmosphere were important to me. Thanks to Manager Melvin Summerall for maintaining such a great atmosphere, helpful staff, and keeping prices within my reach. read more

la Madeleine - Fruit tartlet after the $5.99 breakfast special! - Cafes Near Me - Buford, Georgia

The food was very good. I'm not crazy about the way it's set up I feel that such good food deserves more time to review before ordering. When your in that line it's hard to decide because you feel rush and those people work so hard if they had full service I want to tip them better. Again food is soooo good!!!! Staff very nice. read more

I was very impressed with the friendly and fast service here. They were AMAZING! The food was pretty good - I felt like the machiatto was kind of small, but it was absolutely delicious. I loved the French onion soup. I definitely recommend them as a good place to try. It would be lovely for a date. read more

Before COVID I did not think twice about picking up my utensils from a large container before sitting down. I ate here today and did not like how cleanliness is not being addressed here. Nasty bathrooms, utensils station, limited napkins. We can't go back to the way it was, please make a change. One day I will return, I will write about it then. read more

Fantastic!!!! Your always greeted with a smile when you walk in. Everything is always fresh and taste great. And the pastries are the best.

Love this restaurant! The location is right on the corner so you can't miss it. the food and service is wonderful!they even have a meeting room in the back for business groups where you can actually close the door! It is French food at its best... Delicious! read more

Why 5 stars? Let me tell you a story of a wonderful employee named Luna. See my wife wanted food from here so off we went. She got a chicken la Madeline and one for my son. I got a half French dip and Caesar salad. We also ordered some cookies So we were waiting and she came to the car and told us they were out of some of the cookies and offered substitutes. We got our food and the Caesar was missing so we called and she promptly brought one out with a smile Her attitude of fixing problems with a smile and making sure we were happy will make us come back. Oh the food was delicious too read more

Second time at one of the locations, good food. Average service. Way over priced for what you are getting. $36.00 for two meals and two drinks . read more

la Madeleine - Please read review - Cafes Near Me - Buford, Georgia

As a frequent cafe and restaurant seeker, I can easily say that La Madeleine meets both my expectations for a cafe and restaurant. They have a variety of pastas, sandwiches, soups, and salads that are guaranteed to fill you up for a decent price. The pastries they have are small but they are filling and are a great way to end a meal. Completing a quick survey when offered is a great way to get a free complimentary dessert. read more

SAY MY NAME!, SAY MY NAME! After a great experience with this restaurant a couple of days ago, I decided to drag my husband over to check it out. That potato galette has been calling my name ever since I first laid eyes on it Tuesday morning. I just had to come back for round two. This morning I had the opportunity to actually dine in with my husband. We both decided to have breakfast in and we both chose the same order. Our breakfast came with that phenomenal potato galette, bacon, scrambled eggs, sliced tomatoes and a croissant. As you go through the ordering line, you will pick up a tray, pay, place your order, grab the marker for your table and proceed to another area off to your left. Here, you will grab your flatware, jam and any beverages you desire. You will then proceed to the table of your choice and place your marker on the table. When your breakfast is ready, it will be delivered to you. Before we were even seated, our breakfast was delivered. The person who prepared our scrambled eggs just needs to take a bow and collect his bonus check because these were the best eggs EVER! Absolute perfection. The bacon had a bit too much salt but was well prepared and very flavorful. (A little warm water rinse will remove some of that salt). Of course the galette was flawless but I do wish they had taken the time to gently warm my croissant. Still, this meal was worth at least 4.8 stars because it was just so good and I loved the slice tomatoes on the side to "rest the palate". Perfect! Service was polite and attentive, (at all levels), with a side of French. The decor and ambiance was perfect as we decided to have our breakfast at one of the round tables in front of the fireplace. This is a nice little restaurant that is perfect for that Black Friday or holiday breakfast with the entire family. They have plenty of seating for large groups and they have a huge private room for the ultimate dining experience. Remember, angry people write angry reviews and so carefully read and consider the context or merit before you decide to disregard a particular restaurant. As a new restaurant, La Madeleine had some issues but I do believe that they have since resolved those issues and are really working hard to please their customers. I would definitely recommend this restaurant! read more

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Notes Great customer service. Very clean. Thanks to Mr. Melvin , Miss sarah and the food chef Mr. Adol. They did great job. I did ask about their names while I was having a yummy lunch to send them a special thanks. Helpful employees. French style with smiley faces. Bathroom was clean. Coffee was yummy. This location is perfect near mall of Ga. The entrance to the restaurant is very easy. The prices are reasonable compare to the other places. Recommended for visiting. Just take some bucks to reward Miss Sarah for her super five stars service. Great job everyone. Will be back soon. Thank you . read more

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Alright place. Not a fancy restaurant you'd go to for a big occasion. The food portions were small I feel like. I ordered a pizza and they brought it out completely cold, as if it was sitting out all day. They brought out a few small pieces of fruits that were beginning to go bad. All in all, it was an ok restaurant. Not that great and not the kind of place you'd go to more than a few times. read more

Update Review 07/18/17: 3 Stars-- Decided to go down 2 stars due to being charged twice for my meal on 07/17/17. Went to the restaurant to get reimbursed only to be told to come back the next day with a bank statement. I also showed the manager on duty my bank statement from my bank app, but she said it wasn't valid. I will print out what it says in my transactions history and hope to be refunded. [Recap of what happened at La Madeleine in Buford, GA] - I used my app to pay for the meal as well as redeem my reward. (My visa is saved as payment method on the app) - After scanning my code the cashier then asked for payment. (This confused me since I thought my app had already paid for the meal) - My husband gave her his form of payment. (His card and my card links to the same banking account) - Cashier handed him some kind of receipt, however it wasn't the complete transaction receipt. ( I was hoping to not be charged for the meal on my app) - Received our dinner and went on with the night. - Next day, I checked my bank account and saw that I was charged twice. (What I had hoped wouldn't happen, happened) [Will update once I get refunded] ------------------------------------------------------ 5 Stars -- La Madeleine is an amazing French cafe. I have been a regular over the last 3 years. Their selection of food is plenty. Their pastries and desserts are delicious. My favorite feature is their app. You can order online, pay online and then pick up without a hassle. I also love their rewards program. It definitely keeps you coming back for more yummy food. Inside their cafe, they have a fast casual atmosphere. You order and pay in line then find a seat. Once you're finished, you leave your dishes at the table and they will come by to clean up. My favorite combo is their croq with tomato basil soup! Also the chicken salad with tomato basil pasta. I love their torte sasher! This decadent chocolate cake is a great way to end your meal. Give it a try, you won't regret it! read more

After being a loyal customer to the Gwinnett Place location of La Madeline, I decided to branch out and take a trip to this new location in hopes of really enjoying it, being that it had only been open for a few weeks. Unfortunately, from the moment I stepped through the door, my experience was NOT what I expected, only going down hill from there. The host greeted us but in a rude manner, telling us "the line was back there and to get in line". Her attitude was rude by the way she was so concerned as to getting everyone in the "line" she was trying to form. The line was long, which I was confused anyways because there weren't many people on the actual food line, ordering. With that being said, we finally got up to the food line where you order. As we were ordering, the girl we first spoke to and really everyone on the line was really nice overall. The problem was that it was SUPER unorganized. As I remember going into Gwinnett Place and ordering, you tell them at the front of the food line what you want and they will make you each part as you go down the line. In this La Madeline, the employees all seemed like they had no idea what was going on or who was next. I couldn't tell the girl my order, instead you have to order everything a la carte, which no one would know if it was their first time in there. To be honest, she just could have mentioned that everything was a la carte and that you have to order it individually as you go down the line. The general scenery at this location isn't very "cafe" like either considering it's supposed to be a French cafe. The set up inside is just very unorganized if you ask me and after receiving my food being that this location has everything pre-made, was already cold when I got it. Sadly to say, I WILL be going back to the Gwinnett place location and will never be back to this location. I was very disappointed considering I am also a college student who drove ALL the way back from Atlanta just to spend the day and go out to the new location. Very very disappointed. You're better off making a trip to the Gwinnett Place location, avoiding this altogether. read more

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My wife drags me in here occasionally just a kicking and a screaming. It's French food. Mostly what I see I'd call breakfast. It sucks. Put a little cheese in an egg or two prop it up with a croissant and suddenly it's worth nine dollars because it's cute. I gotcha cute right there. Pair that up with a nice Chablis miss? They drink more wine than what's good for them and seemingly expect me to pay for it. The place has got that early chateau atmosphere with a Boudreaux feel. Next they'll start hosting weekend art n craft workshops where they sit around making potholders drinking wine and eating little bat crap cheese blitzes. I do not like the food or the corresponding high menu prices. My wife on the other hand would rather sit here than drink pina coladas at the swim up bar in Panama City beach. read more

If you want to find the best most reasonably priced French restaurant and bakery you must try la Madeline. They have great tasting fresh food. The manager Manager Mr. Melvin Summerall is the best when it comes to providing excellent customer service, and maintaining a clean and efficient running restaurant. Mr. Summerall deserves a raise along with a promotion. His staff are great as well. read more

Love everything I've ever had here! Great place to eat and to try new foods. Their cappuccinos are amazing and the best croissants I've eaten. read more

went there for brunch today and the food was excellent as always. while we enjoying our food one the staff took there break to eat a quick bit that she deserved. the restaurant was not very busy to say the least. This person was not bothering anyone at all. All of a sudden the manager comes up to her table an starts to berate her loudly not caring if the people eating heard him The woman never said a thing but got up and left quickly, the same manager went to another employee and did the same exact thing again. I have been in management for many years an he was very unprofessional in the way he handled this matter. Next he is all over the restaurant slamming chairs against tables. Even though the food was great he managed to ruin the whole meal. Thank you for the opportunity to express my experience today... read more

Decent food, but overpriced. The soups are always good. Get the mushroom sauce with any dish. Palmiers are the bomb.

Disappointed in their salad! Normally I order their tomato soup which I love and they're known for but this time I decided to add a petite Caesar salad. The lettuce had the typical pre cut pre packaged kind! Yuk... If you claim your ingredients are fresh then you should have fresh cut up lettuce. There's nothing more unappetizing than the horrid taste of old prepackaged lettuce! Other than that everything else is good! read more

They have their health safety inspection score hidden around a corner near the front entrance ... didn't see it until after placing an order. It was dated the day prior Score=63 . (Guest relations- when we inquired with the manager, his best response was "Oh,they want us to wash our hands". Yeah at a minimum that would be appreciated.) read more

La'madeleine is a great place to be The atmosphere and the staff is so friendly Melvin the manager made me feel welcome did I mention the food is so so yummy I had A cheese mushroom and tomato omelette, and hot chocolate and a croissant and it was delicious will be back here working on my blogs . read more

la Madeleine - Having a great cup of hot chocolate /breakfast did I say yummy food !and great customer service ,Melvin the manager was nice. - Cafes Near Me - Buford, Georgia

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Tomato basil was brought to me after my group was ALL DONE with their meal. Tomato basil soup was cold, didn't understand why it had taken so long if they weren't making it fresh?! read more