This bakery is a true gem. We finally made it to this spot on the last day of our trip although I had planned to go from the beginning. The bakery is located a little off the Main Street but it's very short walk. I have to say if you're driving by it's very easy to miss it. My friends and I arrived here on a Tuesday morning and we were immediately greeted by Jocelyn our server. We just wanted a good coffee and some treat so we all got cappuccinos and croissants. The cappuccino was the best I had in my entire stay in Lake George. The girls and I made it a point to order one at every location we went to and nothing compared this place. It was delicious! The croissant was fresh, delicate and had the perfect layered crisp. The place is truly beautiful, it honestly feels like you're in Europe. Every details put into this place truly makes it remarkable. Again, Jocelyn, who is a local, was the sweetest server. She makes sure every customer leaves happy. We also got to meet the owner who bakes every item with much love and care. We loved this place so much we stopped by on our way home that afternoon for their fresh baked sourdough and it was also a hit!! Be sure not to miss this local gem when visiting the area. read more

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Our breakfast here was a real vacation buzz kill. I tried and tried to rationalize our experience but really it just adds up to this restaurant being a particularly deceptive tourist trap. We got 2 French seasons 14 dollars each. 14 dollars pays for a drip coffee, a really dense croissant, and a pain au chocolate. Those three items would have been cheaper bought separately. The menu leads you to believe that you will get a juice, a coffee or tea, 2 tartines and 2 baguettes or pastries. The grammar is deceptive. The juice was on a separate line from the coffee or tea, Tartines are bread with spread but can mean lots of things, and there was no colon to link that the pastries and baguette were the tartine options. So, Really you just get a beverage and more or less two pieces of bread. Finally, my husband ordered a ristretto ( extra strength espresso) in addition to his French season, and What he was given tasted suspiciously like my big cup of drip coffee in a tiny cup. Most places don't have ristretto on the menu no one will miss it if it's not there... If you aren't that committed to coffee don't pretend to be. I should have come to yelp to read the reviews first but we had vacation goggles on! read more

Madeline 1982 - The French season, and a restretto that tasted suspiciously like drip coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Lake George, New York

Absolutely loved the ambiance of this place! Highly recommend it for lunch or brunch. The vibes inside were so French, appreciated all the decor and the little touches covering the walls. I ordered a salad and it was wonderful! My boyfriend ordered the risotto. All the food was well seasoned with fresh herbs and beautiful presentation. The owner is authentically French and told us about her story coming to the US and building this restaurant from scratch. She also brings goods and trinkets from France and sells them at the front. The pastries and desserts were amazing as well! Recommend the pistachio ricotta gateau. A tip- this place is dog friendly! We brought a Husky and they were very accommodating. read more

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Delicious french food. And the bread! Wow. The service is friendly and the interior eclectically decorated. Definitely a step above anything in the Village. read more

Madeline 1982 - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Lake George, New York

Cute spot to sip a coffee, eat a pastry and order breakfast or lunch. Madeline, who owns it is a hard worker and really wants to crack the code to a year round dining experience. Wish her well! Come try it out. read more

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Beautiful decor! Wishing this place still served dinner but happy to skip a crappy hotel breakfast and come here for some quality crepes and brioche eggs Benedict. Madeline is a lovely owner with exception cooking skills and when I return to the area I try to stop in and have a meal or grab a chocolate croissant. Great place for breakfast read more

We came in to grab some pastries this morning. We usually try and visit bakeries wherever we are visiting and I saw some great photos on their website. We bought two croissants, a quiche, and a Madeline. When asked about the macarons on the counter, we were told "you have to call ahead to order macarons". I went on their website after we left and I can't find anywhere that says this. Our croissants were not well baked, we found them to be very dense and not flaky at all. Maybe there was just a bad batch today but we did not feel they were worth the money we paid for them. The vibe is very nice here but we would not return for any kind of pastries in the future. read more

Food just ok not reason for 1 star Wait for food we ordered at the counter at an empty restaurant 1 hour. That was with a lot of asking where our order was. Owner was so rude. Not just to us but to other patrons. Was completely in shock. Will never be back . All other negative reviews was exactly our experience . read more

First? The Smells!!! It smells like bread!!! And sooo much more. Breakfast items and pastries were enjoyed by our entire party, and the coffee drinks (both iced and hot) were excellent. Croissants like you CANNOT get anywhere!!!! The atmosphere is clean and inviting, with travel related decor to inspire the gloebtrotting Francophile in everyone! This is a STRONG reccomendation to experience the tastes of France while you visit (or if you live in) Lake George. read more

Great location. Friendly, cheerful service. Indoor and outdoor seating. Nice smooth, black coffee. Lovely, freshly baked croissants and other baked goods. read more

Friendly, great atmosphere and yummy! A jewel just outside of the way-too-touristic Lake George town center.

THIS PLACE IS TERRIBLE!!! I ordered a latte and it was watery Stay away! Did i mention i waited over 30 mins for my 1 latte. I left it in the bathroom. This place clearly needs new staff read more

Food and service were great. Menu was a little confusing and latte was 95% milk, which wasn't great. Also menu said our orders came with juice and we were not offered or brought juice. read more

Wonderful food! A must stop! A beautiful French bakery and restaurant. The crepes were delicious and unique. We absolutely loved our experience here. read more

We had an amazing dining experience at Madeline1982 while visiting Lake George. During brunch we had a fantastic meal, and decided to come back for Dinner on the same day. Dinner was even more impressive than Brunch. I have to say I was served probably one of the best steaks in my lifetime, and I have had many steaks over the years. If your visiting lake George don't forget to visit this hidden gem, you wont be disappointed. read more

Amazing food, amazing atmosphere. The owner was so sweet and we had a great conversation with her! 10 out 10 would recommend and will be going back! read more

Madeline 1982 - Delish! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Lake George, New York

The decor, music and selections made us feel like we were in France!! Lovely...tre bien!!! Excellent service, will definitely come back when we visit again!! read more

asked if the croissants were fresh, and the owner said yes. When I tried one, it was cold and stale and extremely heavy and small, not the original size. I asked again, and she told me she makes them every morning at 7 a.m. She then explained that in her country croissants are only eaten in the morning but in America you want croissants all day. I replied this is America and you have to make concessions, Her response was a very flippant "I won't." Very disappointed read more

Seemed super understaff. Chaotic from the very beginning- lady was yelling and holding up parking in the parking lot. When I asked questions about the menu they seemed very confused. Baked goods were out on the open with no cover. There was also such a small selection of baked goods and it was even noon yet. I waited 25 mins for a coffee that was so bad- looked like steamed milk. Pretty sure I saw her pour coffee (not espresso) into my bfs latte because the coffee machine wasn't working. Nothing like what I ordered. We both just left our coffees. read more

The food here was simply just not good. The portions were ridiculously small. We ordered the French toast and the bacon egg and cheese on a "croissant". What you get is a plate full of salad and a small portion is what you actually ordered. They include the price of a juice into the meal but prepare for them to not have the juice you'd like available. (They only have 3 options) I gave this place an extra star for the ambiance, it's cute inside. The price is not worth what you get. read more

We found this place by accident and are so happy we did! This has to have the best food offered in Lake George. While the atmosphere was casual, the food quality is like Fine Dining. This was the best Caesar salad I ever had. Ravioli were phenomenal! It seems like the place is better known for breakfast and pastries, but don't count out dinner! read more

The food was a transportive experience to France with authentic cuisine and a warm ambience. The owner came to personally greet us and share her story behind the restaurant as well as how she partakes in a large part of the cooking itself. The ravioli and caesar salad were fantastic and the pastries are simply beautiful. I would recommend this restaurant to any person in the area and it's even worth a longer drive. Bravo! read more

Wonderful staff and excellent pastries! The shop is spacious with tasteful seasonal decorations. A nice addition to Lake George! read more

Madeline 1982 - Strawberry Crepe - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Lake George, New York

Charming atmosphere, coffee and pastries were delicious. Great service, the owner stopped at our table to have a convo with us. Can't wait to go back. read more

I wanted to LOVE this place....We stopped in for coffee, tea and pastries. Pro: place is CUTE Cons: 1. watched 3 employees walk past without a greeting or a "I'll be right with you" while we stood by the pastry case/register for several minutes. 2. Perhaps we were in the wrong place to order "to go" coffee and pastries, so we mosied up to the area that looks like bar/counter seating. The employee behind the counter completely ignored us. When another employee walked past, again not saying a word, I spoke up and said, "excuse me, where can we place an order?" The reply, "over there by the register". This was the same woman who saw us over at the register 6 minutes earlier. The place was not busy...we were THE ONLY couple standing by the register, pastry case and then bar looking to order! 3.we walked the 15 feet back to the register to order and yep, same girl follows us to take our order. WHAT?!? 3. We like REAL coffee and tea....not the candied up coffee beverages and I THOUGHT this French bakery could complete this task without fail. So sad....I was in disbelief when the $4 "black tea" I ordered was Lipton tea! Seriously...didn't even have enough sense to remove the "America's favorite tea" Lipton label on the string. 4. Husband said the coffee was a step above gas station coffee. He ordered a "red eye" that should have, but didn't, a shot of espresso. 5. We left with NO pastries after the coffee/tea order took forever and not one was there a "thank you" "enjoy" or even "have a nice day". We come to lake George often, and I was REALLY hoping to make this a regular stop....not the case! read more

a beautiful restaurant but that faded quickly, our server was definitely not experienced or nice. my friend asked for red pepper flakes and the chef came out and was angry and passive aggressive about it saying "next time you're having it my way, not spicy or american" not that there will be a next time. i can understand it's a french restaurant especially if the food was good but the food wasn't and i'm 50% french i grew up eating french food. my chicken was dry as a dessert, so were my friends meatballs. those red pepper flakes were the best thing that happened to the dish. read more