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    4.3 (1.5k reviews)
    Closed 8:30 am - 2:00 pm

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    Biscuits & gravy
    Rocky R.

    Super cool brunch spot! We took our daughter Madison to Madi for her B-Day and were not disappointed. The staff was really nice and on top of their game. We came early to get our name in, (a party of eight) Worth the wait, which gave us time to walk the neighborhood. The group had everything from the goat, Orange pancakes, to biscuits and gravy. We celebrated with mini churro waffle sticks and wow! The only suggestion and reason for a 4 v 5 is a simple fix. The coffee! Initially, the bottomless coffee was nice and hot, both refills were warm/cold. Darn and again an easy fix. Can't wait to go back.

    Iced Salted Toffee Latte
    Cheryl E.

    MADI, MADI, MADI. I do not have enough words for how much I, and my friends and family, love Madi. If I could design the *perfect* brunch spot, this would be it. HOT TIPS: 1) make a reservation online before you go 2) if you're a pancake fiend, I HIGHLY recommend the orange cinnamon roll pancake! 3) if you're not gluten free like me, their Waffle Cinnamon Sticks are a crowd pleaser. As a gluten free girly, it is HARD to find anything except basic eggs and meat for brunch. And since brunch is a culture for us Californians, I am delighted that Madi exists... so I don't have to sit with my girls and watch with jealousy as they chomp away at something great. But here, they're so intentional to tell you what you can or cannot have on the menu. First off, I looove the ambiance. Huge curvy / wavy partitions complement vintage plaid, but in pastel colors like lilac, pastel yellow, and light lime green to make it modern. It's like a classic American diner brought into the Instagram age that's appealing to all: from teen-aged, to age 70 (my mom loves coming here). The BEST part about Madi, aside from its look, has GOT to be its Gluten Free Pancakes, okayyy! I *dream* about a yummy gluten free baked good, and honestly? It's rare to find. Madi not only makes them, they make 'em with INTENTION; I've gotten to meet the owner twice, and she was gracious enough to ask for feedback (it seems she spends a lot of time on R&D; she put in the werrk for this batch!). You can get a stack of pancakes, but I also *love* that you can get them separate. I tend to order two, just to taste different flavors, and I believe they're around $5 - $6 each. Not bad! I like ordering the lemon blueberry pancake gluten free, but OMGGG the gluten free orange cinnamon roll one??? When they added that on the menu, I near flipped the table over. It's sumptous: zesty from the orange; savory from the cinnamon. And OMG is it so, so good! I'm mostly dairy free, but let me tell you, I sacrifice my stomach for the dairy here. 'Cuz what's a pancake without a bit of butter smothered on top, with heaps of syrup? PRO TIP: Add an egg and meat on the side to balance your sweet with savory. They ask, bacon or sausage? The server was kind enough to tell me that the sausage may have gluten, so I went with bacon. Not a complaint from me! I also love their coffee flavors -- so inventive. Everything from a black sesame latte, to an ube matcha. Though their coffee flavor isn't strong how I like it, their flavors are fun and tasty with breakfast. And if you're not feelin' too sweet don't worry: the variety is impeccable here! Everything from savory breakfast (like a good breakfast burrito) to a nutritious lunch (like a build your own power bowl!). Madi is sure to please your whole group, no matter their palate. Good service is hard to find but here? They are so delightful! I LOVE how enthused they tend to be, their moods matching the brightness of this shop. The bathrooms are so, so fun too... upbeat decor! Just know there can be a line piling up to wait. Madi gets busy ESPECIALLY on the weekends, so make a reservation a few days in advance for weekdays, and WEEKS in advance on weekends with a group (People come here from out of town all the time). Parking here is the only downside. Situated in a neighborhood in Adams, these areas tend to get busy. I like to park by the school; otherwise, you may have to walk a few blocks. After a filling brunch like that, mark some time off to walk a few blocks in the neighborhood. You'll find: a shop of cool items a few doors down; a gallery / art studio, and even a house redesigned as a thrift shop with books for as low as $1 outside (on sale for a quarter to 50 cents when we went!).

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    Blain C.

    Ooolala we love a good Valentine's Day brekkie!! We had a reservation for 8am and the line was out the door. But it was well worth the wait ladies and gents Honestly! I loved everything about this experience from the decor to the customer service to the delicious foods, but I was disappointed they ran out of the special Love Potion latte: chocolate mascarpone foam, raspberry, espresso, milk. SOUNDED LIKE HEAVEN ON EARTH that's why inside I was screaming oh well. I felt it was too early to run out of the latte. The ube matcha wasn't as ube flavored as I wanted it to be if I'm being honest. The foods were a generous portion. I had the rest of my G.O.A.T sandwich the next day. Loved the cheese and meats and potatoes. I scarfed those potatoes down like there was no tomorrow. Parking was a challenge so come early. Thank ya! Enjoy!

    Coffee latte
    Simore M.

    Cool spot. Hip vibes, good coffee, and a very good menu that gave you a little bit of everything. Service was cool and the prices I thought were fair. Great place to bring out of town guest.

    Buttermilk pancakes, bacon
    Emma S.

    Buttermilk pancakes were okay and the bacon was really good. I ordered the plain pancakes which came with 3 pancakes, butter, syrup, and I ordered a side of 2 pieces of bacon. I wouldn't get the pancakes again just because they were nothing special, but I would like to try something new next time, like the breakfast burrito which looks good.

    Lemon blueberry pancakes
    Simeko O.

    The Madi is lively with cool music playing in the background, which gives the place a great ambiance. They have a dog-friendly patio, which is always a plus, and the staff was friendly and accommodating when we asked to move to a different seat. I ordered the lemon blueberry pancakes with eggs and sausage, and oh my gosh... it was delicious. The pancakes had the perfect lemon blueberry flavor, super fresh and served hot. The scrambled eggs were cooked perfectly to my liking and actually flavorful (which isn't always the case), and the sausage was big, juicy, and really tasty. This place is amazing. Five stars, ten stars, however you want to rate it. Highly recommend.

    Katarina G.

    Overall I thought the food was okay. I think I just learned I don't really like goat cheese, and mostly everything on the menu has goat cheese haha. The restaurant is very cute, though. A very instagrammable interior. The service is a little slow, but that's to be expected when you go to a restaurant during a busy hour.

    Grilled Cheese Sandwich
    Marissa S.

    Came here today for the first time for a friend's birthday brunch. We were seated quickly on the patio on a gorgeous day! Service was great, and the food was delicious! Grant was super friendly and attentive. He had the best energy and made our experience so much better. Btw, I had the grilled cheese on sourdough + the motorbike!

    The GOAT
    Destiny T.

    First stop after landing in SD was a brunch trip here at Madi. We made a reservation prior but also came in on a Wednesday so it wasn't terrible getting a table at all. Our server was great and really knew the menu. We started off with drinks and the blackberry goat cheese pancakes to share. Pancake was perfect-- not too sweet, fluffy and soft but with crispy outer edges. The goat cheese with the blackberry was a very nice addition and I'm so haply to have tried it! My friend and I split half of the GOAT and the white bean shakshuka and both were delicious. I really enjoyed the apricot habanero jam pairing with the cheese and arugula. The hint of sweetness really brings everything together. The crispy potatoes were also cooked perfectly! Soft warm inside with an incredibly crispy outer shell. Shakshuka was good and definitely very filling. It was tasty both with the carnitas and the subbed soyrizo for my vegetarian companion. The restaurant is cute with lots of sunlight coming through. Staff were all so kind and even brought out churros sticks for my friend's birthday! Those were delicious and we were completely stuffed. Would definitely come back to try their other plates!

    Steven H.

    A little late posting this, but we went to Madi for brunch not too long ago and really enjoyed it. We had to wait for a table since it's a popular spot, but once we were seated the service was great. They have a nice patio outside so if it's not too hot it's a great place to sit. I really liked the Bloody Mary. The Patty Melt was solid, and while the fries were just okay, the overall meal hit the spot. Also, the G.O.A.T. Points are definitely worth checking out. Definitely a place I'd go back to for brunch.

    White Bean Shakshuka
    Madison P.

    Oh my good lord the white bean shakshuka is one of the best things I've ever eaten. The carnitas on top!!!!!!!!!!! I wish I was local to San Diego so I could try more things on this menu. We also shared some churro waffles (yum). Very cute space both inside and on the patio, and the servers are super personable.

    Jasmine G.

    Cute brunch spot that's been on my list to try. We asked to sit in a corner table on the patio for more privacy, and they were able to easily accommodate our request. The indoor space is very aesthetic, but is on the cramped side in terms of the spacing between the tables. Super friendly staff from the host who sat us and our server, who checked in often. I did have to ask for small plates for our waffle churros appetizer since they did not automatically bring any, despite it being marked as a "shareable" menu item that also needed cutting. Small detail but no biggie. We were looking forward to trying the tiramisu and banana bread lattes that I saw online on what I suppose is now an outdated menu because they no longer offer either one. We ended up ordering an iced salted caramel toffee latte & a hot peppermint mocha latte. Both were pretty good; my salted caramel was a tad too sweet. As mentioned, we started off with their waffle churro sticks, which were so delicious and the favorite thing we ordered! My husband ordered the white bean shakshuka, while I got the corned beef hash & eggs. When asked how I wanted my eggs cooked, I requested over medium; however, my entree arrived with super runny over easy eggs when I cut into them. A slightly more disappointing lack of attention to detail, especially since it was specifically noted. The corned beef hash itself was underwhelming and overly fried. It seemed like a safe & "quick" diner menu item for them to serve, (given that the cook of my eggs was also rushed) that didn't fit in with the rest of their more thought out menu. The shakshuka was the tastier entree between the two. Portions were generous and sufficiently filling for brunch!

    Bloody Mary
    Sean O.

    Great service and relaxed vibe, sat on the patio. I keep ordering the Shakshuka and need to branch out, it is so good I crave it. I have sampled those blueberry lemon pancakes and they are superb as well. The food is a real gem on Adams Avenue.

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    Ask the Community - Madi

    Do they still add a 3 or 4% surcharge to your check?

    I honestly don’t know.

    How's the parking situation in the area?

    Usually I get a spot within the block or out front if I'm lucky. Only street parking.

    Are there gluten free options?

    Yes, they have gluten-free bread but not gluten free pancakes. I think they are working on it. =) But LOTS of other gluten free option!

    Are there vegan options?

    I am not sure, but I believe there are several options.

    Are you dog friendly?

    Yes, they are dog friendly.

    Is the line long before opening hours?

    On the weekends yes, better to make a reservation and not have to wait.

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