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la Madeleine

3.0 (173 reviews)
Closed 7:00 am - 9:00 pm
Updated 2 weeks ago

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Moderate noise
Casual
Good for kids
Outdoor seating

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Delicious Croissant Sandwich!
Fred M.

La Madeleine is the perfect spot if you are looking for a quick, tasty, bite in an inviting setting. This has been one of my daughter's "go-to" places for delivery or take-out during here college career at Loyola. Today, my wife and I tried it for the first time; and thoroughly enjoyed it. She had the Quiche Lorraine and I had a Croissant Sandwich with scrambled eggs, ham, and cheddar. Her's was good, and we both agreed mine was excellent! The croissant was one of the best I've ever had. Service is friendly, and the place is clean. I highly recommend it if you are in the area and looking for a quick breakfast or lunch.

Spinach quiche and a madeleine.
Marilu F.

August 2011: Went to New Orleans and tried this chain. Had a good time but don't remember the place being particularly memorable. July 2022: Almost eleven years later and there we were again. I was whatever about going, but my companion really wanted to go. Something about this reminding him of food from home. Have to say as someone who lived in France I don't see it, but okay, whatever works for you. I was pretty stuffed, so I had a spinach quiche and a lemon madeleine. The dessert was better than the entree, and even then, I've had better and I've had worse. Again, not impressed. This felt like a wannabe French Picadilly in that sense that it's cafeteria style. Nothing wrong with the cafeteria food, but for all the desire of wanting to go back there, it didn't really live up to the hype. Meanwhile, my companion had a tomato basil soup, a chicken friand, a potato galette, and a pain au chocolat. I know when in Rome, do as the Romans do and what not, but it was excessive. I just stayed quiet. Maybe my thoughts would be wrong. Nope. Way too much food. Not good, not bad, just okay food, and that was coming from him that wanted to go back so desperately. Would I return? Possibly. If it's in the area and there's nothing else that catches my eye, sure. Would I go out of my way for it? Definitely not. Life is too short for merely decent grub.

Mushroom soup, chicken mix puff pastry and Spring salad with pecans & cranberries
Barb P.

To me, this is a 'must visit' French cafe at the end of St Charles. Not only the staff is pleasant and efficient; but also, their foods, including pastries, are excellent. This visit I chose a nicely baked light pastry with chicken and mushrooms,; but also large sweet strawberries with cream sauce and a soft mushroom soup. I am never disappointed here. The drive thru the Garden District is always a plus. Even though the cafe only has a few parking spaces, going at an 'off time' has always had a space for my Jeep. ( this visit also had a Jeep park next to me, which I 'had' to 'duck' with a fun Valentine duck

Ham & Swiss Crpe
Shannon T.

The pasta plates were amazing. The crepe was not as hot as I would have liked but the potato soup was really good. Nice place to go outside the French quarter when your visiting the city.

Patricia R.

If you're a soup lover, do yourself a favor and check out some of their offerings. I'm taken with their tomato basil, especially when I pair it with their kids' grilled cheese. The grilled cheese is one of their options for the little ones, but I've never had a problem ordering it. And then there's the mushroom soup. Mmmmmmm. It's earthy and rich, and it should be eaten with the complimentary bread. Oh, and slather the complimentary bread with the complimentary butter first. You're welcome. There are so many other items that I love here - ALL of the salads, especially the pecan cranberry wild field salad. It's got sweet and salty flavors, and it's delicious. The chicken salad is a winner too - so perfect on one of their flaky, buttery croissants. Their breads and pastries are fresh and I've never had something from their bakery that I wasn't completely satisfied with. My only complaints are that the restaurant is tiny and somewhat cramped, and the parking lot is usually full. There's street parking, thank goodness, so I just park and hoof it. It's a gorgeous area and on a pretty day I enjoy the walk.

Charlie H.

I am not sure why there are so many staff and everyone is waiting so long for service. Is the phone orders consuming the kitchen? Are staff under paid or not trained well. This location used to be a place I could recommend but now I will avoid in the future. We waited an hour for breakfast which anyone should be able to produce in Jess time. You need management assistance. They ran out of bacon. Geez. Not a good experience. The staff are trying but they need help.

Potato soup
Jay C.

Always love the salad and soup....in all honesty it's a fast filling bite to eat while you go about your busy day as well as a place for conversation over some good coffee and pastries. Menu options are definitely on the lighter side and will no disappoint you.

breakfast croissant with spoiled avocado :(

Ordered a breakfast croissant takeout from here with avocado. The croissant was delicious! but I was so off put by the obviously rotten avocado they included in the takeout box (see photo). Kind of unbelievable that someone would serve an avocado that looks that way.

Chicken Salade Croissant
Kelsey J.

Sometimes you just need something light for dinner, and La Madeleine is perfect for just that! The online ordering process was simple and user-friendly, and you are able to select what time you'd like to pick up for. The pick-up process was easy, though there were quite a few people waiting in line and not much social distancing. The food, once we got home to eat, was delicious and correct. I don't remember what the sandwich is, but I got the chicken salad croissant which came with one side. Love their croissant! The Cesar salad ingredients were bagged separately so that it didn't get soggy. Prices were decent too. Next time, I'll pass on the French onion soup. Not very good, pretty salty.

Delicious cranberry pecan salad.

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This used to be so good and they used to have the most amazing Caesar salad. Like 25 years ago. What happened? It's terrible

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I love this place! Food and coffee is good, no complaints. Wait staff is super nice. I recommend the french onion soup.

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