Charming, uh no It's a big place with lots of mostly outdoor dining. Table service was nice and the best part of the visit. It looks like it could sit roadside in any small town in America and it is however that small town is Temecula and there is no shortage of good restaurants, Just toss a stone and you will hit one. I wish we had Its a burger joint, with other things served on the menu. I think they are really testing the waters with prices as burgers and sandwiches range from 13 to 21 dollars and served ala carte so if you want fries add 6 more dollars. I would say a modest burger fries soda and Shake would be over 30 bucks per person. I heard the burger was Ok and messy, and the 1/2 lb of pastrami promised on my sandwich may have hit the floor because it was a 3 ounce portion at best. Fried zucchini was fine but confident it came right out of a bag from the freezer. The deception is in the Candy Cane colored outdoor drive in style building, it looks like it wouldn't be expensive, but it is. read more

Mad Madeline's Grill - Mostly outdoor seating. Lunch has yet to be served. - Burgers Near Me - Temecula, California

Food is good and burger is huge and wish they have more hits dogs selection but that's okay :)

Stood at the front of restaurant for a few minutes without being acknowledged by any staff. Service was very poor. Everyone seemed just in a terrible mood. Mind you, the restaurant was not busy at all. Asked for something - would be looked at - but ignored. Food was good, I got chicken tenders. My friend got a grilled cheese sandwich and it was virtually inedible. Tasted like stale butter. Cheese was not melted. Like ?? All in all, 3 stars because I enjoyed your food but I'd recommend the staff here treats their customers better. read more

Mad Madeline's Grill - Grilled Cheese Sandwich - Burgers Near Me - Temecula, California

If you like rude service, poor quality , and food at high prices then this is your place. The wait for service was long food was cold. When we were young we waited tables so we are very respectful to all servers. The server was the same that sat my husband who acted annoyed that he moved slower (he is a disabled veteran). The server dropped our food and never came back. We had 3 burgers , 1 chicken sandwich and two shakes and 1drink. Over $123. Never ever again. Worst experience in years. And we never complain. We asked another server to please replace cold fries. Manager came out with one order (there were 4 of us) and slammed down the basket. We live within 20 minutes and my sister has been in Temecula for 30 years. We have dinner or lunch in the area twice a month. Our review of this terrible experience will go way beyond what is written here. read more

Sandwiches are pretty good but service was really bad and prices are outrageous for what you get. Without using the Costco discounted gift card we would not pay these prices. read more

I was really looking forward to a thick, juicy bacon cheeseburger, so passing by the burgers looked amazing. We ordered two Bacon Cheeseburgers and upgraded to onion rings. The burger was processed and not very flavourful but okay. The bun almost seemed stale with very little toast on it, which made it doughy and chewy. I will say that the combination and construction of the burger was very good, although the bacon was a bit rubbery, the condiments were spot on. The onion rings were okay and most likely a Sysco frozen food service premium brand. All in all, I'm sure this was a good place at one time. They have an amazing lineup of burgers but miss the mark on quality. I think my $54.00 and the 8% added mark up for two run of the mill bacon cheeseburgers could have been spent elsewhere for a better quality burger. read more

Take a stroll down Front Street in Old Town Temecula, and you will eventually come upon Mad Madeline's. This diner is located about half the way from one entrance to the other, on this historic street. The bright white and red building, with it's great outdoor roofed patio area certainly make this restaurant inviting, especially if you've been walking and have built up an appetite. Lately, the restaurant like many others, has expanded their outdoor dining area out into the street, providing ample tables. A large poster announcing that they are the "Best Hamburger" and several posters around the building indicating that they are voted "Best," definitely piques your interest. Their specialty is hamburgers and there is an expansive list to prove it. Pictures of the burgers are shown on the menu and you can see that these are an extraordinary variety, each stacked high in their various combinations. Also on the menu are many other entrees which include; sandwiches, salads, hot dogs and combo meals, e.g. fish, chicken, and tons of drinks which include shakes and malts. The orders arrived and you could see that these burgers are made from fresh beef; thick probably in the vicinity of half a pound and grilled to your perfection. I didn't notice lots of sauce on my bacon burger, but condiments were an arms length away. The beef was flavorful and the rather large burger disappeared quickly. Before I knew it, my plate was empty. I really enjoyed Mad Madeline's. Special thanks to Nico, for his excellent service and friendliness. Drop on by, while in Temecula. Come hungry!!! read more

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I tried this based off a San Diego friend's recommendation. Although the place is clearly famous for their burgers, he recommended the pictured Pastrami on Rye which is what I tried. It was delicious and the server was super sweet and very quick to refill drinks and get me what I needed. The meal was HUGE...! I took over two thirds of it with me for later. It's not gourmet, it's not fancy, it's a simple and nice bar & grill. My star rating is based on what they specialize in; they do it well! You won't be disappointed. read more

Mad Madeline's Grill - Burgers Near Me - Temecula, California

This place was not good at all. The Hamburgers are terrible. The delicious smell of burgers being grilled is what drew me and my husband to eat at this place for the first time, while visiting Old Town Temecula. It took over 35 minutes to get our cold untoasted and unmelted cheese burgers and fries/onion rings. The waiter hyped up the food and we were very disappointed with the quality of our food once we got our order. I will never comeback noir recommended this restaurant to anyone. Very Disappointed. read more

Mad Madeline's Grill - 1/4 cheeseburger - Burgers Near Me - Temecula, California

Horrible. No one was even working there, everything was open and other peoples orders were left on tables and not picked up. Cleanliness was not good. Didn't even get served , waited 10 mins before we left read more

Outdoor seating with a view of Temecula Old Town Front Street. Private parking lot shared with Texas Lil's with side street parking. They also have a parking structure a few blocks away. Casual dining and known for their never frozen burgers. Great service and fun atmosphere. Burgers were not what I expected. Beef patty was a bit on the dry side. Beer Battered Onion Rings were ok-not greasy but I much prefer the breaded onion rings. read more

Mad Madeline's Grill - Cheeseburger with a side of Beer Battered Onion Rings - Burgers Near Me - Temecula, California

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It has been a long long time since I've been at this place I invited a good friend of mine to mad Madeline and he drove about 50 minutes to try it He was very impressed and pleased Nothing had changed from 20 plus years ago still great service great food Staff is friendly and professional Food is obviously is delicious and tasty I recommend this place Thank you for staying in business as we all know what these days are Thanks again read more

Great food! Friendly service I had the fish n chips My partner usually gets the tractor burger read more

I went for lunch, it was pretty empty and I got my food quick. Buffalo burger was great, as were the fries. Food is close to 5/5 but it is pricey. I was too full to try a shake so I might go back for that. They are also pricey at $10, I'm sure Vincent Vega would have something to say about that. read more

We found this place on the synergy gift card from Costco. We have gone twice. I highly recommend if you decide to frequent this location and sign up for their loyalty program to give them your phone number because they will not ask you for it when you pay. I lost over $80 worth of points but not paying attention to this detail. Normally at other establishments they will ask you if you forget before you pay. Besides that it's a cute retro location in old town Temecula. The burgers were big and they had a good selection to choose from. They are kind of pricey. The bill for two burgers with fries and tip is over $50. read more

The hamburgers were big and delicious. My husband didn't like the batter on the onion rings. Zucchini fries were delicious. We decided to order fries last minute to try and the fries didn't disappoint. Crispy and hot. My only complaint is the table was dirty. Please wipe down your tables. Our server was very nice and checked on us a few times. We gave him 20 % tip I recommend this place if your looking to eat a good hamburger Order you some fries! read more

Mad Madeline's Grill - Big hamburgers delicious - Burgers Near Me - Temecula, California

Simply incredible! An outing with my wife led us here for lunch on a sweltering summer day, and the misted, shady outdoor seating area grabbed our attention. We were soon seated with ice cold drinks in our hands, reviewing the menu of KILLER looking burgers, dogs, and other sandwiches. It was so hard to choose! They all looked spectacular! But I had doubts. You know...pictures vs. reality? Reality didn't disappoint. I had the 333 burger, my wife had the Texas dog, and we shared a basket of sweet potato waffle fries. Neither of us was disappointed, and we didn't do much talking, either! The burger was incredible! Toasty bun (but not hard), 1/2 pound patty made just the way I like it, with cheeses and toppings to die for (bleu cheese just BELONGS on a steakhouse burger, am I right?). And the fries were from heaven. Perfectly crispy, not overly seasoned, and sweet like they'd cut them fresh the same day! Boom. I consider myself somewhat of a burger connoisseur, and I really didn't think there'd be any competition for my erstwhile favorite, but I think we have a contender! The 333 burger surpassed all my expectations! The pictures don't lie! The hype is real! Whether you live in the area or are just passing through, Mad Madeline's is a stop you won't want to miss! read more

This place came highly recommended so decided to give it a GO!! Very small casual burger place that sits on the corner with limited seating. A tad bit on the pricey side as fries are not included. Spent $68 for 2 Cali ABC burgers, a kids meal, shake & 2 drinks. Cali ABC burger - big & tasty Fries - good but needed seasoning Kids strips - fried really hard; my son didn't eat them Banana Shake - was really tasty read more

Mad Madeline's Grill - Cali ABC Burger - Burgers Near Me - Temecula, California

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First time in. Last time ever. I ordered what was supposed to be one of their award winning burgers. Ya, not so much. 2 bites and I knew it was dry, the bun was rough like a crouton. I had high hopes because they look busy. No one greeted us. Or at least said sit where you like. The sign said wait to be seated. Yet no one to greet you when the was only 2 people in te restaurant l. Asking for the Check and 2 bites taken. And the waitress asking how was everything? Really??? We didn't touch out food and soggy fries. I recommend jack n the box fit a better meal. read more

Went there on the weekend. We ( hubby and self) always seem to gravitate towards this place. We were greeted and seated quickly. It was hot out and she asked if we wanted water. Missy our waitress was quick and efficient . She answered questions I had brought us our food and checked on us to see if we needed anything. It was a great day all the way around. Thanks to everyone at mad Madeline's for working together getting feed and on our way. We will be back. We are not done going through your menu. read more

Mad Madeline's Grill - Burgers Near Me - Temecula, California

Not only do your burgers suck but your driving does too. Your white truck with the Mad Madeline's decal almost ran us off the freeway with my children in the car & 3 other cars. Absolute reckless behavior. read more

We walked right up to the stand where the host came to tell us they were closed when it was an hour before closing time! We saw other tables being served and the kitchen still cooking! Was very disappointed as this was the 3rd restaurant we had walked to as the other 2 restaurants we weren't even acknowledged. What Is going on with customer service nowadays? Mad Madeline's help me understand why the host working at 6 pm tonight (9/13) turned my family away?? read more

Our family of 4 ended up walking out because of poor customer service and lack of attention from staff. We were told to go seat ourselves at the corner booth while we witnessed other parties getting walked to their tables and getting their drinks order in. Sadly we waited and watched as other people who got there after us were waited on and got their orders, and our waitress was nowhere to be found. As a first time experience being there, I can confidently say I do NOT recommend nor will I come back. Such a poor experience! Can't speak about the food as we didn't wait around long enough to eat, let alone get our drink orders in. Do better Mad Madeline's! read more

We took a group of Veterans with their Service Dogs (15 people, 10 dogs) to Mad Madeline's Grill (MMG) today, and all agreed that it was fantastic. Even being mid-day on a Saturday, the service was friendly and fast, and the food was excellent. Several from our group that had never been to MMG, said they were going to come back and bring friends and family. Thank you MMG for wonderful lunch. read more

Walking in old Town temecula... all of the restaurants were packed and had a line of people waiting. So since there was no line of people waiting we decided to try this restaurant out. We were "helped" by Monica who seemed to be having a bad day... honestly it was the hottest day (heat wave), our orders took forever... my husband's food finally came out and I still had to wait 10 more minutes for mine, I had only ordered a sandwich. I had the worst mimosa ever! and my husband's michelada tasted like watered-down clamato. We probably will be waiting in line at another restaurant next time. read more

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I give 1 star for this place. Their management and owners DO NOT CARE about patrons complaints. They respond with meaningless concern. They make no effort to correct situation. If you call the restaurant you'll be verbally assaulted and hung up on! And food overpriced for quality and portion. So many great food places in Temecula. This is not one I'll ever go back to. Never have been disappointed at any food establishment in Temecula until this experience. read more

Good spot to take a break, have a drink and grab a good burger. If you get a seat at the front you can people and car watch. Just a cool place- sure stop when you're in Old Town Temecula, Ca. read more

Lousy service. Sign said open until midnight. Came at 6 restaurant was 1/3 full. We were told they were booked for the night. Read the reviews after so probably for the better. read more

Great fun atmosphere in Old Town!! Love the 1950's outdoor cafe type of atmosphere! Food is excellent too...

Came on a busy Saturday in old town. Was okay, but pricey for what it is, a lot of burgers are $17-20. The food came out super quick which was great. It was good, but not to the point where I could come back and order the same thing. Asked for the bill and the waiter told us the price, my husband had to ask for the printed bill. You could tell the waiter could care less, not sincere and kind of miffed that we asked to see the bill. read more

Mad Madeline's Grill - Bacon, lettuce tomato and avocado sandwich - Burgers Near Me - Temecula, California

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Food was okay service was okay except having to ask for refills on our drinks and ask for the check. Didn't print receipt till after I paid to notice the inflation service fee of 8% then I get 15% on top of that or milk came to $54 and change two sandwiches and a nice to you water. You will be mad when you get your bill at Madeline's. read more

Mad Madeline's Grill - Inflation service fee is what they charged us 8% - Burgers Near Me - Temecula, California

I am a bit on the fence with Mad Madeline's Grill. The service was good, the fish sandwich was really good wish they did not skimp on the pineapple I asked for. The tartar sauce I ordered on the side because I was not sure I was going to like was amazing. So were the zucchini fries which were amazing. The two things I did not like was that the peanutbutter shake tasted more like a vanilla milk shake with a hint of peanutbutter. The other issue is the prices $65.00 for two people and all my mom ordered was the fish tacos. That is ridiculous. The place is nice it's like a 50s diner outside. read more

Went here for the first time. Sat for 10 minutes before we were waited on. We each ordered 1/2 pound cheese burger, patty was well done, the bun was the worst part, big and hard. A lot better places than this in Temecula. read more

On my way home from the doctors office, I needed some time to reflect on the morning and my financial concerns, my wife and daughter, my wife suggested that we stop and grab a bite to eat. As we slid through the row of restaurants and bars we decided to stop here. The waitress seemed cool, and she was very attentive to what we wanted. Well I must say I know what all the fuss is about there's no doubt this place has a great burger, fish and chips place as well. I'm coming back for more. My next visit will be for the ribs, they even reserve the ribs for you. I'm excited. Don't let me forget about the service they are great So come on over and join the gang... read more

Mad Madeline's Grill - The food we have ordered and time to dig in... - Burgers Near Me - Temecula, California

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We recently went here with our son. The food was fantastic and reasonably priced, when compared to what everything else costs these days. They accidentally brought us the wrong side and told us to keep it and brought us a big basket of the correct one. The wait staff was also very helpful and kind. read more

Quick pit stop on way back to chino from San diego. Seems to nice place I just was not in the mood for a burger. I tried a BLTA. It was ok came with fresh fries. Only issue I had was sandwich only had bacon on first half of the sandwich.. No one asked how the food was til after I was done . They were not busy so I can't explain why lack of service. No manager was available to bring up what happened. 16 bucks for what I was served seem high .It was first visit so i'm not trying to be too harsh but it did not seem that important I told one server who went to the cook and never returned and the original waitress just said i'm sorry but no action taken... First time last time I guess... All it would have taken was an apology and maybe few bucks off for a incomplete sandwich... read more

We got four orders of fish and chips. The food is average, the fish had too much batter and very little fish. On the website it stated that each fish and chip was $12.99, but when we got our order, the receipt said $20.50 each. We also asked if we could substitute, not change the fries for onion rings on two orders. She said yes and didn't tell us it had an additional cost and they charged us an extra $6.50 each order. The receipt also showed us a "wage and inflation service fee" which was 8% of the total order. We didn't even dine there, picked up our order which doesn't make sense. Therefore it is basically a forced tip. The owner of this restaurant is taking advantage of all the inflation bullshit! read more

Mad Madeline's Grill - my child's have eaten Olde English Fish and Chips - Burgers Near Me - Temecula, California

Just needs good coffee to make a great breakfast spot. The food, service and location make for a great breakfast. They just need to ditch their coffee and get some really good coffee. Else, they may not make it as a breakfast Go-To. The restaurants and bakery that have good coffee have unapproachably long lines. I hope they figure it out. read more

The burgers were ok, not as great as we were expecting for award winning burgers. My daughter had chicken strips and she couldn't eat them at all. Probably won't be going back. read more

There's no shortage of good restaurants in old town Temecula. After walking around awhile, Mad Madeline's Grill attracted our attention. It's a little red building, you can't miss it. Though we were the first in line, it took sometime to get seated. They were pretty busy, only parking lot or sidewalk sitting left. We chose the shaded parking lot. Menu comprised of a variety of burgers, hotdogs and shakes. The teriyaki burger was juicy and tasty. Texas hotdog was loaded with shredded pulled pork, and onion rings, can't complain. Mexi Cali dogs were wrapped in tortilla and dip fried top with salsa and guacamole. Sweet potato fries was our favorite. You can't go wrong with this. Average price per item is about $12. It's a touristy area, be ready to drop a chunk of change on food no matter which restaurant you choose. The atmosphere here is casual, we enjoyed watching people while sitting in our shaded table waiting for food. Our waiter was friendly and quite efficient. We enjoyed our food and ambiance. read more

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