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    la Madeleine

    3.3 (364 reviews)
    Open 7:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    Moderate noise
    Good for kids

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    Crpe la Madeleine
    Jennifer F.

    A casual place, where you order at the counter and they bring it out. I got a savory crepe, it was different but yummy! If I went back, I would try something else

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    Ana B.

    I love this French inspired casual chain because it's very nostalgic to me after living in Dallas. I was in Columbia and saw it so I decided to get a quick lunch -- that said this place was hopping. There were so many people so it took a little longer to get my lunch. I was really disappointed in their very famous tomato soup. Honestly, I saw them open a plastic container of the soup and put it into a heater so nothing is made there and it makes sense. Honestly, they are mainly just opening packages and warming them up, but I will say my chicken salad Sandwich was so good. It's like an elevated cafeteria/vending machine sandwich, but it really really hit the spot. They used to offer slices of bread when dining inside. I remember this from years ago, but they don't do that anymore. The prices here are a little bit more than I remember but again it's a year 2025 but it's a solid little spot for a fast casual lunch.

    Classic French toast
    Becca S.

    I love la Madeline. It might be one of Columbia's most underrated restaurant. This French bistro transports you to France with the ambiance, food, and service. The workers are all fun to interact with and will speak French to your kids. The bathrooms even enroll you in French class with a basic vocabulary track playing. I learned to count to 5 just by going to wash my hands. The food is true to a French bistro, the drinks are better than Panera or Starbucks, and the pastries.... Don't even get me started on the pastries. They are swoon worthy. Better than any bakery in the area. The croissants are perfectly buttery. I didn't get it this time, but the ham and cheese danish is by far my favorite thing they have. La Madeline is a must try.

    Jane K.

    I used to love dining here when I was younger! I felt a little nostalgic, so I paid a visit to try some of their new items. I really hoped that the quality of the food had been maintained since then. The only decent items were the coffee and the pumpkin praline French toast. Everything else did not meet my expectations. The prime rib provolone sandwich looked nowhere close to the photo that was advertised. There was barely any meat on it, not worth the price I paid. Also, I upgraded my side to a fruit salad, and the majority of the fruits were not even ripe. The staff at this location were nice, especially the young lady who was collecting dishes from the tables. It would be nice if there were a drop-off station for the customers; that way, it would make the job more efficient for the staff because it's a lot for one person to bus every table. Or at least a cart for the staff to use to bus the tables. Overall, this establishment is nice for meeting up with friends and family over some coffee and pastries. I hope for the best for the business to improve.

    Whole sandwich is big with Caesar salad as side in July 2024
    Leigh D.

    Continuing north, 3 zip codes away from home to 21045, the Dobbins Center area of Columbia, to la Madeleine. I've been to this la Madeleine many times over the years. I never knew the La is la, a lowercase L. Never really a big fan of businesses starting with a lowercase, but that doesn't adversely affect the review. Also, learned la Madeleine & I have something in common. la Madeleine was founded in Texas in 1983. I was born in Texas in 1984 but conceived in Texas in 1983. Staff is nice here. The sandwiches are great as are the salads, soups, etc. The mushroom soup is delicious and my go to for soup, and I'm not really a soup person, but I sometimes get that here. For salads, the Caesar is always a solid choice. I joke with my girlfriend when we've been here together that our friend Cesar would be proud of choosing his namesake salad. I got the Salad Sampler a couple of times where you get 3 different salads and/or soups. They have a good fruit cranberry chicken salad. They have beautiful seating area with various sections, a fireplace, and outside seating. There was one nice June day in the past, I tried the outdoor seating, but there was a bee bugging me, so I skedaddled with my plate of food and went back inside; it was freezing inside that day as they had the AC blasting, but at least I wasn't being threatened by a bee. Also, the coconut cake is excellent. I never get desserts, but I do on birthday deal or if it's free or discounted. Overall, la Madeleine is a great lunch (or dinner) option in Columbia, seems like I mainly go at lunch but have been at dinner too but rare.

    Cafe Sampler
    Kimberly W.

    I haven't gone to la Madeleine in years, maybe over a decade. I was hanging out with my mom in the burbs and she wanted to go to la Madeleine because the potato soup is "so good". The set up was a little different since the last time I dined. You order and get a number, sit down and someone brings you your food. You used to grab a tray and order cafeteria style. You still get your silverware and drinks but I like the new set up better. The water was in the machine that dispenses the other drinks. It was too close to the fruit punch and gave my water a pinkish tint. I told someone who worked there and they nodded and walked away. My mom and I both got the Cafe Sampler. It was quite the deal. Soup, salad, and 1/2 quiche (you can upgrade to a whole quiche). It was about $15 and there were a lot of soup and salad options. The rest of the menu also looked good. The inside of la Madeleine looks like a French chalet and there is a large outside patio. It would be a bad spot to work a few hours.

    Chicken Friand
    Carroll N.

    12.3.24 Hubby and I haven't been here in years, but we had a coupon so decided to take advantage of it. We were definitely more impressed with our food selection this time around compared to our last visit years ago. He got the Croque Monsieur and thought it was very good, but thet the pasta was average. I got the Chicken Salade Croissant which was good as well. For dessert, he got a lemon tarte and I got the Sacher Torte Parfait and Fresh Fruit Tarte. Hubby thought tarte was ok. I really enjoyed my parfait, but would have enjoyed it even more if it didn't have apricot jam in it. My only issue with this visit is the staff got me the sacher torte (chocolate cake) instead of the sacher torte parfait. I didn't catch this until after I paid and she gave me the desserts. A coupon was applied and she had to call a colleague to correct it and swap out. The parfait was $3 cheaper than the cake, but I didn't want the cake. Long story short, it was a hot mess and I held up the line. I ended up overpaying with the swap which I didn't figure out until after I left the restaurant. So essentially I paid regular price. Moral of the story, if there are menu items that sound similar have staff confirm your order.

    Eclair
    Başak O.

    I really like this window! And this fire place make me happy... Thanks God! I fled a table near by fireplace today! Coffee and dessert is the enjoyable moment of the day!

    Rica R.

    The restaurant provides counter service, where you place your order at the counter and your food is brought to your table after, giving a quick-service vibe. My experience here was very disappointing. I visited this restaurant once before, a very long time ago, but I don't recall having such a poor experience. This time, everything on my plate was either stale or poorly prepared. My eggs were watery and didn't taste great. My potato galette was chewy and not crispy, seemed to be reheated or microwaved. The bacon was not crispy and the croissant was dry. The overall quality of the food felt sloppy and subpar. One positive I can take away from this experience was the warmth of the fireplace. Sadly, I don't think I would return.

    Melody A.

    Oh la la. I love this cozy place. As soon as you walk in, they warmly greet you with a "Bonjour"! They really make you feel welcomed. The bacon, egg and cheese croissant is the best that I ever had. The croissant was so buttery, flaky and deliciously good. I loved the fireplace and the feel of France. They have so many good pastries, danishes, cookies, etc. It's amazing. I will definitely be back to try the crêpes and so much more! Au Revoir!

    Pastries
    Che C.

    My coworkers and I were working off site and decided to have lunch delivered. We went with La Madeleine and I'm so happy we did. Initially I wanted the salmon but they didn't have that so I went with the beef & parmesan potatoes. The dish consisted of beef chunks and vegetables in a red wine gravy over creamy parmesan potatoes. The food arrived on time and was neatly packaged. My beef was in separate container from the potatoes which allowed for me to control the amount of gravy on my potatoes. I love when I'm able to put everything together myself. The food was so flavorful. You can tell whoever made it added the carrots last because it still had its crunch which I appreciated. In addition to our entrees we had some pastries. I had what I believe was a raspberry and cream danish. The buttery flakiness of the pastry was amazing. Everything exceeded my expectations and I definitely recommend.

    Croque Madame
    Phyoe T.

    This is my go to breakfast spot every time I visit Maryland. Coffee is good here and the breakfast pastries are amazing. Tomato soup if perfect for dipping and this area is pretty spacious so don't really have to worry about not getting a table. You can refill coffee from self-service area.

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    Phyoe, this made our day. Glad you had a great experience!

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    Dontae, this made our day. Glad you had a great experience!

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    Tous Les Jours

    Tous Les Jours

    4.3
    (75 reviews)
    0.4 mi
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    I absolutely love, love, love this place! I have only gone twice but it's absolutely delicious…read more Especially if you come earlier in the day. I will say it's pricey but I mean what do you expect for high-quality yummy desserts. The donuts filled with some type of seasonal filling is my fav! The drinks there are also worth trying. My favorite was the tiramisu ice coffee (I think that's what it's called). Onlyyyyy thing I would say is the seating, not much seating for the amount of people who go but nonetheless still great spot.

    When I saw matcha on the menu, I knew I had to check this place out! There were unique flavors…read moreranging from pistachio matcha (for taste of Dubai ) to honey lavender matcha (if you're needing a sip of relaxation). I enjoyed how fresh and cohesive the flavors were! There's also a variety of pastries offered. These are baked in their Columbia location and brought to Arundel Mills. I was intrigued by the variety of savory treats, some topped with cheese and beef, others with vegetables. I was also delighted to see macaroons, that looked pretty authentic. With all the solid options present, I landed in a pistachio donut! Now, I will say I had a bit higher expectations for the donut. The donut itself was delicious, but I would have appreciated more pistachio throughout the cream in the center or maybe even skipping out on the cream altogether. Overall I think it was certainly worth a try. The matcha, for sure, stole the show! I will be back to try another flavor of matcha and a savory pastry!

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    Champagne & Cupcakes

    Champagne & Cupcakes

    4.9
    (8 reviews)
    2.1 mi

    After stalking this dessert truck for a few weeks, I decided to place a special order. All I can…read moresay is, BELIEVE THE HYPE!!! From the moment I contacted LaToya (the owner) to the time I picked up my order, everything went effortlessly! Champagne & Cupcakes stopped by my neighborhood food truck gathering, but I was out of town. After that event, and hearing so many positive compliments, I started to follow her social media pages and I was even more impressed. Champagne & Cupcakes has a food truck and stops by events, has a set time they sell during the weekends and takes special orders. What I absolutely love about this shop is that you can mix and match your cupcake flavors. Meaning, I ordered 24 cupcakes and was able to mix and match as many flavors as I want. I ordered the Oreo, Biscoff, Strawberry Shortcake, Red Velvet, Peach Cobbler and Banana Pudding. When I say my entire family loved these cupcakes, WE LOVED THESE CUPCAKES!! Moist, delicious and quality ingredients used in every bite!! Don't think cupcakes is the only thing this shop sells, because they carry peach cobblers, milkshakes and so much more! The fact that LaToya is so personable, friendly and professional, made my experience top tier! Did I mention Champagne & Cupcakes is Black and Woman Owned?! After my family devoured the cupcakes, I reached out to the owner to let her know that she put BOTH feet in those cupcakes! I am a new fan and a lifetime customer!! PS - LaToya is now my new BFF and Cupcake Pusher! Lol Give them a try, you won't be disappointed! And if you happen to have an extra strawberry shortcake left behind, hook me up! Lol

    My sister ran up on this food truck, & immediately told me to pull up!! She rarely tells me…read moreanything about any kind of restaurant she visits. So when I got this call...I knew it was serious!! LET'S GO!! . Where I am: @champagne.cupcakes . Location Reviewed: Her locations vary *Please see her Instagram for dates, times, & locations" . Items Reviewed: I got their 6 cupcakes for $32 option STAMP!! Their Biscoff Cookie Cupcake (a yellow cake with a Biscoff drizzle, buttercream, & cookie). My folks dipped into this one, & they said it was Moist, fluffy, with sweet toppings!! STAMP!! Their Red Velvet Brownie Cupcake (a red velvet cake with buttercream icing, a fudge brownie, & chocolate drizzle). I dipped into this one!! Chocolaty, sweet, & tasty!! STAMP!! Their Vanilla Cheesecake Cupcake (a vanilla cake with a vanilla cheesecake, vanilla buttercream, & fresh strawberries). I tasted this one!! Rich, loads of vanilla, fresh!! LIKE THAT!! Their Strawberry Crunch Cupcake (with vanilla buttercream icing, & strawberry crunch drizzle). I know I did the most with strawberries in this review, but this crunch cake was excellent!! My folks said this was tasty!! LIKE THAT! Their Strawberry Shortcake Cupcake (with yellow cake, vanilla buttercream icing, & a fresh strawberry). My folks dipped into this one, & they said that they loved the buttercream icing!! STAMP!! Their Chocolate Brownie Cupcake (a chocolate cake with chocolate buttercream icing, & a brownie on top). My daughter had this one, & said it was Moist, chocolaty, with a nice fudge brownie!! STAMP!! Their Blueberry Lemonade ($10). Juice, & drink combined...with real lemons in it!! Refreshing!! . Customer Service: On Point . Parking: Decent at this location. . Recommendations: Get any of their cupcakes! . Accessibility: It's wheelchair friendly, & it's differently abled persons friendly. 5 Stars=STAMP 4 1/2 Stars=LIKE THAT 4 Stars=DELICIOUS 3 Stars=DECENT 2 Stars=PASS 1 Star=NAH #Bigschlimsreviews

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    4.1
    (217 reviews)
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    Everyone inside is super personable. I ordered a Spanish and feta croissant, a flourless chocolate…read morecupcake, and a chocolate frosting chocolate cupcake. With your purchase, you can also add on a birthday card for .75 cents which is way cheaper than dollar tree lol and saves you a trip. The spinach feta croissant was super tasty but also a bit expensive $7+ for it. The cupcakes were good too. I would maybe come back here to order a cookie cake.

    I was feeling a little peckish and asked my assistant to find a nearby spot for a snack. She…read moresuggested Dunkin' Donuts. (Now, that makes it sound like I was driving around with some poor person, firing off dumb questions all day. Fortunately, my assistant is a robot. I think... or at least I hope. I ask some really dumb questions.) Somehow, I missed Dunkin' entirely and pulled into the next parking lot to make a U-turn. That's when I spotted Touché Touchet. So, I skipped the doughnut--also, Dunkin', that's how you spell it, okay? Walking in, I was immediately impressed. The place is immaculately clean, bright, and inviting, with counters overflowing with gorgeous desserts. One employee was behind the counter, finishing up a cake order for another customer. While I waited, I took my time checking out their selection. They seem to specialize in cupcakes, but they also offer cannoli, cakes, cookies, brownies, and a variety of other treats. I decided on a chocolate raspberry cupcake and a cannoli. Now, if you know me, you know I don't go easy on a cannoli rating. These things are in my blood--literally. My doctor keeps insisting it's "cholesterol," but I know the truth. I ate the cannoli right there in my car (hence the lack of pictures--nobody wants to see my dashboard dining setup). Touché Touchet could use some comfortable seating, but it doesn't seem like that kind of spot. The cannoli itself was pretty good--the shell was crisp, with just a slight hint of sogginess, and it was generously filled. The filling was cheesy, sweet, and delicious, though a bit heavy on chocolate chips for my taste. I'm a purist--I prefer my cannoli unadulterated by excess chocolate. But overall? Solid. The cupcake, I brought home to share with my wife. It sat out for a couple of hours but still held up beautifully. In hindsight, I should have refrigerated it, as it was a tad dry by the time we ate it, but that's probably on me. The raspberry filling was phenomenal--bright, fruity, and flavorful--and the chocolate cake was rich and dark. Absolutely delicious. Well, now I know exactly where I'll be stopping the next time I get a sweet tooth in the area

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    Another perfect and delicious cake from this bakery to welcome my newest great niece.
    Oh, What A Cake!

    Oh, What A Cake!

    4.1
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    5.24.25 I can't…read moreremember the last time I had a cookie that wowed me. Highly recommend the Aloha cookie which had chunky chocolate chips, macadamia nuts, and coconut. My husband doesn't like coconut, but it was so subtle he couldn't taste it. It was heavenly. It was a generous size for only $2 compared to other bakeries. I would definitely choose the Aloha cookie over any cookie at Crumbl and it's way cheaper too. I also purchased a maple bacon and German chocolate cupcake, which my husband and I split. Both were delicious, however, we thought the bacon was a bit too smoky. I wanted to try the salted caramel, but it wasn't available. Aside from cupcakes and cookies, they also sell brownies, pies, and prepackaged popcorn. They had sample popcorn available, which I took advantage of. I am definitely a huge fan and will be returning.

    I was freaking out because I forgot to order a cake for a birthday party on the weekend. I knew I…read morewanted it to be customized too so that added to the dilemma. I happened to come across this bakery, which I AM SO GRATEFUL the universe did so. I placed an order through their online form on Wednesday (at 11:30pm - i said i forgot lol!) for a FRIDAY pick up time. I received a reply from the owner Thursday morning at 9am. We had all the details settled by 12pm that day. I went to pick up my cake and was super impressed! Exactly what I wanted. As for taste of the cake - everyone who had a slice raved on how good it was! So, I think I may have found my go to bakery for birthday cakes / other special occasions. An added bonus - the price point wasn't bad. I paid $80 for a cake that feeds 12-15 people. I've heard other places charge $120. I also loved that my money went to a locally owned business.

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