Just terrible owner was drunk, service was terrible we went there for my friends birthday party terrible mistake. We had to close out within an hour and leave owner was drunk and rude and thought she was good at pool which she is not. Don't come here terrible owner, service, and drinks. Owner drives drunk all The time !!! read more

This place is a gem! I'm super happy that there's a place like this in Orange County, it's the perfect melting pot of interesting people. There are a lot of great pool players here so the music is pretty great and the vibe is high. I highly recommend . read more

Madeleine's - Best Martinis in Orange County and Diamond pool tables. Life is good. - Bars Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

Amy is celebrating 40 again--woot woot! This local bar is a true gem, filled with great people and a strong sense of community. The patrons are respectful, the atmosphere is welcoming, and the diamond tables add a touch of class for pool enthusiasts. A perfect spot to enjoy good company and great vibes read more

Madeleine's - Amy is 40 again woot woot good people - Bars Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

Wow! This was a terrible. First time in an ordered a crown and ginger. The bartender's response was we don't have corona. My son ordered the same drink and his was served in a dirty glass that had bar snacks in it. Offer my credit card and was told cash only. (Big turn off) and was told there was an ATM. $11 for a Crown and ginger. Small glass. Won't be back anytime soon. read more

I've been starved for a real dive bar since moving down to south OC, so this place was a breath of fresh air. As much as a dive bar could ever be fresh. I brought my laptop to get some work done, which got me some confused looks, but hey -- ya gotta do what ya gotta do. There seemed to be quite a few regulars, and they were very friendly! They even got the server's attention for me behind the bar. I had a $7 beer and enjoyed the vibes, until a lady started putting b2b Dead Kennedys songs on the jukebox and concentrating on work became impossible. I'm glad she was living her best life, though. I'd happily come back here for the people watching alone. read more

1 star for the diamond tables and the Italian restaurant and bakery across the street. Negative a milion stars for a bathroom with NO TOILET SEAT COVERS, 1 ply toilet paper, no hot water and no paper towels, just a hand dryer that blows germ everywhere. Also, they only take cash. Which in and of itself is ok if they dumped some of the taxfree income into some hygenic bathrooms. Also, there is not enough comfortable seating. read more

Walked in to watch the fight and I was approached with "can I help you with something" I'm Hispanic and all I saw was white folks in the bar and well let's just say he doesn't have much business for a reason. The other folks sitting at the bar walked away immediately after that intro. He can do a little better on the introductions like saying "hey there is this your first time here?" Cause it was my first time and I called ahead of time to ask if they were going to have the fight on and they said yeah. Smh old white dude.all he said was well it looked like you were looking for something and I was. Cause no one was behind the bar and the space was really small plus they had Netflix on the screen so it baffled me when he said they weren't showing the fight. Wish I took a pic of it. Made no sense. read more

It's sad. I enjoy this small dove bar until they allow people to bring there yappy little dogs into the bar.

Great dive bar with two brand new diamond tables! I love this place and great affordable drinks.. Cash only bar read more

Madeleine's - a pool table in a dimly lit room - Bars Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

Loved this cozy neighborhood bar! It has two pool tables, a streaming jukebox, and plenty of seating (including ada seating). Bartender was awesome. Owner was awesome. Very welcoming. Cash only, but no worries, there is an ATM. I'll be back! :) read more

I stopped by the other night for the first time. Everyone was very friendly and a few patrons even taught me some pool tips. The owner Lio is a great person and I'm happy to support her business in the future! It's a neighborhood bar so if you set your expectations right, you'll have a great time. Can't wait to go back. read more

I like this place because it knows what it is and doesn't claim to be anything else. Small little dive bar with 2 pool tables and cheap drinks. You can't get a Modelo for under $5 anywhere else as far as I know. I come almost exclusively for the pool tables. Its probably the only place in Costa Mesa that I never have to wait in line for a game. There are good players that come in from time to time to give you a good challenge. Yeah its cash only but that means you're not over charged on drinks to pay for those processing fees. My only complaint would be the bathrooms. God they smell horrible. I wish guys had better aim. read more

So the good bartender (Darcie) left and while some nights are kinda ok. Others are a mainly a disaster. In the past, I rarely hung out for more than a couple of hours unless I was with friends or a night out with the wife. Usually, I'd duck in alone, have a cocktail or two then head home. I was usually there when Darcie worked but this was coincidental due to my parenting schedule. She made interesting drinks, the music was on point, the vibe was amusing enough and its right off the 55. Once she left its been a smaller and different crowd on those nights. The cocktail situation is really not good. I am certain one of the bartenders does not know how to make basic cocktails (who puts 1.5 ounces of sweet vermouth in a Manhattan?). The music situation is.....disappointing and interspersed with silence. That vibe I mentioned? Yeah thats gone too. I used to go to have a good cocktail while listening to music and maybe chat with some people. I've already discussed the drink and music challenges, and the people? Its just a different crowd, one without the charm and conversation of previous nights. Its probably a 2 Star place but I subtracted 1 Star as its cash only and the bathroom should be condemned. read more

Came here for the first time tonight and I was impressed. Great drinks and their detergent was exceptionally fragrant! Unfortunately their pool tables were taken up, so I filled my time by watching the wash cycle for 30 minutes, leaving me feeling fulfilled by the end of the night. Would recommend to anyone looking for a good and clean time. read more

Madeleine's - Clean fun - Bars Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

I have always had a soft spot for Mads and have been a local there for years. However, since it reopened after COVID its not the same. The drinks are more expensive, a pitcher went from $18 to $22, that's a big jump. All new staff too. I miss the days of Mike in the morning, Alex and especially Kaycie. read more

WOW !!! You can hear the blues and smell the booze in this dive from way across the street. The men's room doesn't even have a door, for cryin' out loud !! I am quite proud of my bird, so the door-less restroom is alright by me. Madeline's Bar in Costa Mesa, is a laid back, little neighborhood bar with a friendly following of locals and friends. The bartenders are very nice people & the drinks can be strong as rocket fuel, so plan on not driving, unless you have a car. Madeline's has recently been painted and renovated. 2 pool tables with plenty of players, hi-def screens with sports, jukebox with an eclectic selection of randomness, vid-games, keno, outdoor smoker's patio with hi-def screen, microwave-pub grub, cash only, ATM, restaurants within staggering distance, , laundromat next door so you can get ripped and wash your underwear at the same time. Meet, Socialize, Party. Madeline's Rocks !!!! Drink On, my drunken friends, KROTCH HAMILTON, Professional Lounge Lizard read more

Couple pool tables. Tunes on the jukebox. And some really strong drinks. What more do you want from a neighborhood Dive :) read more

Lio has one of the best places in Costa Mesa! This is a dive bar with a whole lot of class! The ladies that work her bring the level up, plus you can play music, play pool and have more fun then you will ever imagine! read more

Good spot. Cash only- mostly booze but they have a couple beers on tap. Mandy was worki when I came in and she Was very pleasant .. Friendly guests everybody seem to be having a wonderful time read more

Madeleines needs a face lift. Darcy was a great bartender and customers loved her. Unfortunately the owner fired her... very bad decision for the business... read more

Ginger is amazing...she makes this place a local Home. We come for the easy vibes, and stay for the local conversations. Such a great local spot. Everyone should check it out. read more

What a great, local hangout! Ginger, the bartenderess, is sweet, awesome and attentive. 5 stars!! The patrons are friendly, fun and one came to my rescue to help charge my car battery - if you're looking for a fun time, that's close by, with a quaint pub vibe, you'll enjoy Madeleine's. Ginger rocks and she'll take top-notch care your libation needs!! read more

BAD, EVEN FOR A DIVE BAR  I love dive bars but this place has a terrible vibe! I went in on a Friday nothing but sketchy people and a limited alcohol selection. Leo the bartender will effortlessly make you feel uncomfortable and unwelcome. AVOID THIS PLACE AT ALL COSTS read more

We are COMPLETELY FLOORED by Darcy's departure. The loss of a great person/personality/bartender is saddening. What once felt like a "home" away from home on a Friday night is now an emptiness we have NO IDEA HOW TO FILL. Can you walk into CHEERS without NORM/CLIFF?? I don't think so. You need to re-evaluate your decision because THIS ONE WAS WAY OFF. You would want your customers to feel comfortable and wanted, WOULDN'T YOU? Because without Darcy it's just not there. Casey is good as well but not a night server. UNFREAKINBELIEVEABLE that's all I can say. read more

I think she has lost her mind now... $9 for a José Cuervo Cadillac? I think I can get a better price, better drink & better atmosphere at La Vida. El Matador doesn't even charge that for Cuervo. Been a patron for many moons but that was my last visit - if I need a good stiff affordable drink, Tony's! read more

Excellent bar with a bad ass bar tender Mandy!! On point all the time. If you haven't been here stop in.

Madeline was supposed to be my new favorite bar, I talked about wanting to go there for MONTHS before I could convince any of my friends to go. So on one of our many date night, bike rides, the man and I popped into Madeline's. I was so, so excited, I absolutely love small, dive bars; they are small, darkly lit, charming and you never know what kind of people you're going to run into. Unfortunately, we met the female bartender; she was so incredibly rude, it was unbelievable. We handed her our credit card, to pay, and she snapped at us. Listen, I understand you don't take credit cards and I have no problem getting cash, but she did not have to act rude about it. So she directs us to the ATM outside and my man went to go pull out some cash. He tried for about 5 minutes before figuring something was wrong with his card. So, he cam in and told me to get cash out with mine. I tried, I tried, I tried again and it was not working. After about 5 mins of me trying my card, I went inside and explained to her what was happening, asking is she could give us any advice on another close ATM that I could run to, and again, she snapped. She made an incredibly snide comment, which I can't recall right now, and huffed and puffed her way outside, all 20 feet, to show us how the fickle machine can only read the card if you run it slow. Yeah, bitch, a little heads up would have been nice. We got our money and paid, and at that point, we honestly didn't even feel like finishing our drinks(but don't worry, we did), because the bartender was so hostile towards us. We tried not to let it ruin our time there, but there was no getting away from it. We quickly finished our drinks and headed home. It was honestly such a bummer, because I really, really wanted to love this place, it's so cute, so convenient and seemed prefect, but if you happen to go in on a night when this woman is working, you're going to regret it. read more

I came here on a Friday night with my boyfriend and one other guy friend and quickly left after being served by that blond broodwitch that other Yelpers aptly identified as the bartender. The locals are...interesting and by interesting I mean they looked like they wanted to shove a chainsaw through each of our crotches and zip it in a quick and upward fashion, a la Gears of War. Cash only? OMFG what century are we in???? One of the local ladies even came up to us when a Sublime song was playing on the juke and asked if we smoked ganja and started feeling up my buddy's leg. The teeth on that woman...my god I thought they were moving! And my poor buddy...his leg had to be amputated. Should this bar be the last standing bar in town in the year 3539, I will leave a foolproof moonshine recipe for my future self hidden in a secret spot that only said future self would know about and create bathtubs full of shine and have myself a good time, listening to Sublime in peace. Or I could just go to the Harp. read more

Awful. Not good awful. Awful-awful. You know those recon guys on Bar Rescue? That's what I felt like. Just needed a drink. Strolled in and ordered an old fashioned. Was told, "can't make that, we don't have sweet vermouth." Please kill me. First, there's no sweet vermouth in an old fashioned. Second, what kinda bar doesn't have sweet vermouth? I'm now enjoying my maker's on the rocks. I'm also listening to everyone in here blaming all their problems on obamacare. Please kill me. I then tried to order food off the wall menu scrawled on glass with a grease pencil. Was told, "just so you know, it's all microwave food." Ok, I'll pass. At least she had the decency to tell me her bar sucks. But I wasn't coming back anyway. I like dive bars. I also like a properly constructed cocktail. Do yourself a favor and skip this place. I see no reason whatsoever to come here. read more

3.5 Cheap drinks... cash only... they have small bags of chips that you can munch on... I heard there was no door on the bathroom but I didn't actually go after I heard that... a pool table (or two, can't remember, things are hazy now)... and a jukebox that took my money but never played my songs. What more could you want from a dive bar? read more

Tiny little neighborhood bar that's right off the 55. This spot is cash only with zero music playing unless you pay to play it on the juke box and a bathroom tinier than a hall closet. The owners n bartenders were nice enough n I noticed food for sale but overall this strikes me as a spot you go to do your own thing, not to be social. I enjoyed myself with my friends but I'd most likely never return unless the boys brought me again. read more

Me and a friend wanted a drink after an event at the OC Fairgrounds and stayed at a Hotel a few minutes away. Found this place on Yelp and walked over. Not to crowded at midnight on a Saturday night, but its just what we needed. Cash only, pool tables, small back area, and GREAT jukebox! Huge parking lot too. Great service from the bartender, we named her "Madeleine". We were drinking lots of water with our drinks and she would fill em up without even needing to ask her. Good times! read more

A quiet little dive bar, the lady tending bar was very short with us, but seemed niceish.. cash only but do have an atm. Not a bad place to have a drink, I think the menu was was on the wall of microwaveable food, French bread pizza, hot pockets, pot pie.. kind of unsure about the place.. nice short walk for us. The next bar tender she handled a severely intoxicated customer very well, and why I gave an extra star for that alone, the intoxicated customer came in drunk.. Respect read more

I had a lot of fun here tonight. The bartender, Darcy was on point. Great drinks and music selections. I would suggest this spot to anyone who wants a kick back night along with some well prepared drinks. read more

Pretty cool spot! They have an Awesome bartender, Strong drinks! Great music! Come check em out!!!!!

Cash only. Wtf are you serious! Bartender was sweet and place is divey. Drinks are stiff. Crowd is much older for my taste. Reminds of bars I've been to in Key West 18 or so years ago. Drinks are a decent price as well. read more

I come here at least a 5 times a month! Most of the staff is super nice fast and friendly!! But it seems like every time I come on a Friday night the girl that is bartending is always on something! She can barley keep her eyes open, which means it takes that much longer to get a drink. I waited over 5 minutes and she wasn't even helping anyone. She just looks lost and confused standing around! Not sure if the owners would like someone like that behind the bar! But you got to give it to her she's constant on always being high as a kite behind that bar! I will definitely not come back in on her shifts!! read more

Let's first get something very clear - THIS IS A DIVE BAR...and a great one at that. For those of you that are looking for a "trendy dive bar", a gastropub, or an upscale lounge you will never be able to fully appreciate this little gem. Madeleines is a bar for those that have a true sense of respect and appreciation for what a dive bar actually is - a locals bar with a mellow vibe, strong drinks, pool tables and some really great personality. The crowd is diverse with a mix of people from all generations and walks of life; which to me is the embodiment of what any bar should strive to be. Overly pretentious, stuck up, hipster jacka**es should all stay away from this place in order to preserve its dignity. If you want to be in a bar with a young crowd, watery drinks, top 40 hits and girls that aren't wearing enough clothes I can only suggest you go to downtown Fullerton. For everyone else - I welcome you to the beauty that is madeleines! read more

Madeleine's - Love their smoking patio - it's adorable - Bars Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

Great place to hang out CHILL.. SMILE...LAUGH...and share your day with friends...GREAT PRICES and a generous pour...We like all of the bartenders...Especially the tall beautiful blonde Kacie...she makes you feel welcome...puts out snacks...and celebrates sporting events..birthdays...holidays..and pulls us all together for potlucks...Thank you Madelines for all of the good times..we have made some great friends and have made some great memories at MADS read more

So I had been curious about this neighborhood bar ever since moving to the area a few years ago. I was in need of a laundromat today. Coast Coin is conveniently next door, so after throwing in my clothes, I popped over and grabbed a seat at the bar. I ordered a dirty martini from bartender, Kacey. The bar patrons and Kacey I found to be friendly and talkative. Darcy was the evening bartender and like me, an East Coaster! Friendly and cool as well. I really had an enjoyable time and look very forward to stopping in again soon. I found this place to be a comfortable dive bar with good music and a friendly atmosphere. They have a full bar, bar food menu, tvs, pool table, outside seating/smoking area and jukebox. read more