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We ordered the waffle churro sticks and chilaquiles. The waffle churro sticks was very tasty! Great service! Staff was attentive and friendly
I've been wanting to try this brunch spot since they opened, so I'm super happy to finally be able to! I fell in love with the aesthetic and vibe of the place--it was homey, but in a very chic way. An upscale diner, if you will. The area was nice and clean. They were popping for a Sunday morning breakfast, but we got seated right away. They did get a lot busier by the time we left though since it was more brunch time then. Service was alright--our food arrived pretty timely, but my friend ordered an ube matcha latte to go and that took forever. Our server was also pretty meh, like she couldn't wait to get out of there so it dampened the experience a bit. What we tried: Iced Sweet Corn Toffee Latte Iced Ube Matcha Latte Blackberry & Goat Cheese Pancakes (with eggs and sausage links) Chilaquiles Verdes Chicken Fried Steak & Eggs The food was good. I enjoyed my blackberry & goat cheese pancakes with eggs and sausage links on the side--I thought the pancakes were pretty unique. I also loved the sweet corn toffee latte--the sweet corn flavor was in the cold foam and tasted soooo good. Once I mixed my drink though, the sweet corn flavor was still there, but way more subtle. The chilaquiles and chicken fried steak were both okay--pretty tasty, but nothing to write home about. And the ube matcha latte--we tasted no ube flavor at all and we thought the drink needed a bit more matcha as well. Overall, it was an okay experience. Their food was a tad pricey, but serving size was a little generous and the price range fit the area. We had fun and filled up our bellies, but we might try other places for next time.
We came here for brunch before heading to Pacific Beach, and it was the perfect start to our day! It's only about a 10-minute walk to the beach, which made the location really convenient. I was able to make reservations through OpenTable, and I'm glad I did since it was busy. We ordered the churro waffle sticks, cinnamon roll pancakes, and the soy chilaquiles. Everything was absolutely delicious, and it was hard to pick a favorite! The food was flavorful, fresh, and beautifully presented. Service was a little slow, but everyone was friendly, and the relaxed atmosphere made it easy to enjoy our meal. The restaurant itself is super cute with great vibes and a fun brunch atmosphere. If you're in the Pacific Beach area and looking for a delicious brunch spot, I would definitely recommend giving Madi a try!
We came here for brunch and it was an overall pleasant meal. Our server was very friendly and attentive, despite being pretty busy. The food itself was fair, but nothing too exciting. There were quite a few options so perhaps we just did not pick the best ones. The white bean shakshuka was my favorite, and the mediterranean breakfast was just mediocre. The GOAT sandwich was good, but since the egg is runny, once you start eating it, you can't put it down! The drinks were probably the best part of the meal - the ube matcha was lovely and I only noticed it when someone else ordered it, the orange pineapple kale juice was good as well, although a tad expensive. Normally a flavored mimosa is pretty good, but the guava elderflower mimosa was just okay, not bad, but didn't really hit the spot. Parking unfortunately is mostly street parking and needs to be paid. I'd be okay coming back, but probably not rushing to pick this place over other casual brunch spots. They are definitely busy, even on a weekday morning, so make a reservation if you can.
The parking was a little difficult. We did street side and had to walk a little but that is okay. The interior was nice and they had small flower vases on each table. Service was great :) they kept coming to fill the water. Blueberry pancakes: Good balance of flavor, was tart and fluffy. Chipotle chicken melt: Was a good sandwich. Could use more pickles. Salad had a sour vinaigrette. Overall was fine Hash and eggs: The star of the show. Very good beef hash. I chose white bread and sunny side up. I spread the ketchup on the bread, put some hash and the egg... it was sooo good! The runny yolk was delicious with it. The potatoes were crispy and yummy. Overall the portions were big and it was fair for the price. It was a great lunch!
Tried Madi for the first time this past Sunday and enjoyed our time there! We arrived around 1030am and only waited around 10-15 mins for our party of 3. The place is very lively and the staff were so friendly. Our server was so nice giving us recommendations and answering our questions. We ended up ordering the GOAT Sandwich, the Chilaquiles, the Classic, and the Waffle Churro sticks. Everything was delicious and big portions.
Service is very hospitable; they checked up on us pretty often. Interior, dishware, to-go boxes and bags are very very cute and customized. Food came out in a decent timely manner and overall was good, but I feel as though it is on the more pricey side for what they simply offer, but the ambiance and vibes make up for it.
Came in for an 8:30am reservation. A little bit loud, making it hard to hear the server, let alone have a conversation. What we got: - strawberry balsamic pancakes - the pancakes were fluffy and flavorful. The glaze and whipped butter was tasty as well. - chicken fried steak - the steak was a whole piece of steak, and the batter was well seasoned without being too salty. The gravy was a bit starchier than we preferred, but still tasty - guava elderflower mimosa - tasty, but for some reason the flavor was better after having food. Would we come back: maybe, but would not rush back or prioritize over other options. Notes: - takes reservations as of 12July2026 - 4% service charge - preset tip options start at 19%
This place was suggested by family to have a little birthday brunch moment and it did not disappoint! Service, vibes and food were all 10/10. The drinks were all delicious! The ube matcha was definitely my favorite, even my little guy enjoyed it. The churro waffle sticks were the highlight of the table. They were a sugary delicious treat for all. The build your own bowls were perfect, every ingredient was fresh and delicious. The chicken fried steak was SO good. The highlight of the brunch was forsure the cheese pull on the grilled cheese, it was a beautiful stringy cheesy sight!
I finally checked out Madi! I hadn't gone because it was hard to get reservations back when it first opened. Service was great and the menu was good. It has plenty of options and good portions. I got the breakfast burrito. As a table we tried the French toast as seen here. So good!
Mosey on down to one of SD's cutest brunch spots! Madi is gorgeous. From their logo to their branding and interior, it's all so lovely! This location in Normal Heights is tucked into a neighborhood, so parking may be a little tricky. I dropped by for brunch on a weekday and it was bustling with people. I opted for their Surfer Breakfast Burrito. It features eggs, potatoes, bacon, avocado, cheese, and chipotle cream. I love that it came with a side of beans AND salsa (red AND green)! It was super yummy to dress up my burrito as I munched. Super solid!
Came around noon on a Sunday and they were pretty packed but we were seated right away. Interior is pretty big, cute, and aesthetic with a good amount of tables but super loud. -Waffle churro sticks (4/5): tasty, thick, moist, covered in sugar and cinnamon so pretty sweet and gets tiring. I didn't really like the dips (jalapeño blackberry sauce and maple cream cheese) but the strawberries were a nice addition -GOAT sandwich (3/5): big and filling, bread was crunchy, but I wasn't feeling the runny egg or apricot habanero jam as it was both sweet and slightly spicy. The potatoes were good and crispy but such a small portion. -Ube matcha (1/5): so sweet and didn't taste like matcha at all, the ube cream had a decent slight ube taste Service was decent but didn't check on us often as they were busy. Not sure if I would be back.
Been wanting to try this brunch spot. We came for a Sunday lunch around noon and luckily found parking close by and were seated right away with no reservation. It's cute and airy inside, but very loud and music blasting Waffle churro sticks (4/5): hot, thick and covered in cinnamon and sugar! I wasn't really a fan of the dips (jalapeño blackberry sauce & maple cream cheese), but the strawberries were a nice touch The GOAT sandwich (4/5): very filling and the egg was still slightly runny which isn't my favorite. The ham, bread and arugula were yummy. It was a bit sweet due to the apricot jam Ube matcha (2/5): I read good reviews about the matcha so wanted to give it a try. The color looked promising but sadly there was no matcha taste at all and it was so sweet. The Ube cream was good tho and had a hint of Ube Service was decent, they didn't check up on us too much as they were busy. I wouldn't rush to come back but wouldn't mind coming here again
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We ordered the waffle churro sticks and chilaquiles. The waffle churro sticks was very tasty! Great service! Staff was attentive and friendly read more
I've been wanting to try this brunch spot since they opened, so I'm super happy to finally be able to! I fell in love with the aesthetic and vibe of the place--it was homey, but in a very chic way. An upscale diner, if you will. The area was nice and clean. They were popping for a Sunday morning breakfast, but we got seated right away. They did get a lot busier by the time we left though since it was more brunch time then. Service was alright--our food arrived pretty timely, but my friend ordered an ube matcha latte to go and that took forever. Our server was also pretty meh, like she couldn't wait to get out of there so it dampened the experience a bit. What we tried: Iced Sweet Corn Toffee Latte Iced Ube Matcha Latte Blackberry & Goat Cheese Pancakes (with eggs and sausage links) Chilaquiles Verdes Chicken Fried Steak & Eggs The food was good. I enjoyed my blackberry & goat cheese pancakes with eggs and sausage links on the side--I thought the pancakes were pretty unique. I also loved the sweet corn toffee latte--the sweet corn flavor was in the cold foam and tasted soooo good. Once I mixed my drink though, the sweet corn flavor was still there, but way more subtle. The chilaquiles and chicken fried steak were both okay--pretty tasty, but nothing to write home about. And the ube matcha latte--we tasted no ube flavor at all and we thought the drink needed a bit more matcha as well. Overall, it was an okay experience. Their food was a tad pricey, but serving size was a little generous and the price range fit the area. We had fun and filled up our bellies, but we might try other places for next time. read more
We came here for brunch before heading to Pacific Beach, and it was the perfect start to our day! It's only about a 10-minute walk to the beach, which made the location really convenient. I was able to make reservations through OpenTable, and I'm glad I did since it was busy. We ordered the churro waffle sticks, cinnamon roll pancakes, and the soy chilaquiles. Everything was absolutely delicious, and it was hard to pick a favorite! The food was flavorful, fresh, and beautifully presented. Service was a little slow, but everyone was friendly, and the relaxed atmosphere made it easy to enjoy our meal. The restaurant itself is super cute with great vibes and a fun brunch atmosphere. If you're in the Pacific Beach area and looking for a delicious brunch spot, I would definitely recommend giving Madi a try! read more
2 months ago
We came here for brunch and it was an overall pleasant meal. Our server was very friendly and attentive, despite being pretty busy. The food itself was fair, but nothing too exciting. There were quite a few options so perhaps we just did not pick the best ones. The white bean shakshuka was my favorite, and the mediterranean breakfast was just mediocre. The GOAT sandwich was good, but since the egg is runny, once you start eating it, you can't put it down! The drinks were probably the best part of the meal - the ube matcha was lovely and I only noticed it when someone else ordered it, the orange pineapple kale juice was good as well, although a tad expensive. Normally a flavored mimosa is pretty good, but the guava elderflower mimosa was just okay, not bad, but didn't really hit the spot. Parking unfortunately is mostly street parking and needs to be paid. I'd be okay coming back, but probably not rushing to pick this place over other casual brunch spots. They are definitely busy, even on a weekday morning, so make a reservation if you can. read more
The parking was a little difficult. We did street side and had to walk a little but that is okay. The interior was nice and they had small flower vases on each table. Service was great :) they kept coming to fill the water. Blueberry pancakes: Good balance of flavor, was tart and fluffy. Chipotle chicken melt: Was a good sandwich. Could use more pickles. Salad had a sour vinaigrette. Overall was fine Hash and eggs: The star of the show. Very good beef hash. I chose white bread and sunny side up. I spread the ketchup on the bread, put some hash and the egg... it was sooo good! The runny yolk was delicious with it. The potatoes were crispy and yummy. Overall the portions were big and it was fair for the price. It was a great lunch! read more
23 days ago
Tried Madi for the first time this past Sunday and enjoyed our time there! We arrived around 1030am and only waited around 10-15 mins for our party of 3. The place is very lively and the staff were so friendly. Our server was so nice giving us recommendations and answering our questions. We ended up ordering the GOAT Sandwich, the Chilaquiles, the Classic, and the Waffle Churro sticks. Everything was delicious and big portions. read more
3 days ago
Service is very hospitable; they checked up on us pretty often. Interior, dishware, to-go boxes and bags are very very cute and customized. Food came out in a decent timely manner and overall was good, but I feel as though it is on the more pricey side for what they simply offer, but the ambiance and vibes make up for it. read more
Came in for an 8:30am reservation. A little bit loud, making it hard to hear the server, let alone have a conversation. What we got: - strawberry balsamic pancakes - the pancakes were fluffy and flavorful. The glaze and whipped butter was tasty as well. - chicken fried steak - the steak was a whole piece of steak, and the batter was well seasoned without being too salty. The gravy was a bit starchier than we preferred, but still tasty - guava elderflower mimosa - tasty, but for some reason the flavor was better after having food. Would we come back: maybe, but would not rush back or prioritize over other options. Notes: - takes reservations as of 12July2026 - 4% service charge - preset tip options start at 19% read more
3 months ago
This place was suggested by family to have a little birthday brunch moment and it did not disappoint! Service, vibes and food were all 10/10. The drinks were all delicious! The ube matcha was definitely my favorite, even my little guy enjoyed it. The churro waffle sticks were the highlight of the table. They were a sugary delicious treat for all. The build your own bowls were perfect, every ingredient was fresh and delicious. The chicken fried steak was SO good. The highlight of the brunch was forsure the cheese pull on the grilled cheese, it was a beautiful stringy cheesy sight! read more
6 days ago
I finally checked out Madi! I hadn't gone because it was hard to get reservations back when it first opened. Service was great and the menu was good. It has plenty of options and good portions. I got the breakfast burrito. As a table we tried the French toast as seen here. So good! read more
4 months ago
Mosey on down to one of SD's cutest brunch spots! Madi is gorgeous. From their logo to their branding and interior, it's all so lovely! This location in Normal Heights is tucked into a neighborhood, so parking may be a little tricky. I dropped by for brunch on a weekday and it was bustling with people. I opted for their Surfer Breakfast Burrito. It features eggs, potatoes, bacon, avocado, cheese, and chipotle cream. I love that it came with a side of beans AND salsa (red AND green)! It was super yummy to dress up my burrito as I munched. Super solid! read more
1 day ago
Came around noon on a Sunday and they were pretty packed but we were seated right away. Interior is pretty big, cute, and aesthetic with a good amount of tables but super loud. -Waffle churro sticks (4/5): tasty, thick, moist, covered in sugar and cinnamon so pretty sweet and gets tiring. I didn't really like the dips (jalapeño blackberry sauce and maple cream cheese) but the strawberries were a nice addition -GOAT sandwich (3/5): big and filling, bread was crunchy, but I wasn't feeling the runny egg or apricot habanero jam as it was both sweet and slightly spicy. The potatoes were good and crispy but such a small portion. -Ube matcha (1/5): so sweet and didn't taste like matcha at all, the ube cream had a decent slight ube taste Service was decent but didn't check on us often as they were busy. Not sure if I would be back. read more
4 months ago
Been wanting to try this brunch spot. We came for a Sunday lunch around noon and luckily found parking close by and were seated right away with no reservation. It's cute and airy inside, but very loud and music blasting Waffle churro sticks (4/5): hot, thick and covered in cinnamon and sugar! I wasn't really a fan of the dips (jalapeño blackberry sauce & maple cream cheese), but the strawberries were a nice touch The GOAT sandwich (4/5): very filling and the egg was still slightly runny which isn't my favorite. The ham, bread and arugula were yummy. It was a bit sweet due to the apricot jam Ube matcha (2/5): I read good reviews about the matcha so wanted to give it a try. The color looked promising but sadly there was no matcha taste at all and it was so sweet. The Ube cream was good tho and had a hint of Ube Service was decent, they didn't check up on us too much as they were busy. I wouldn't rush to come back but wouldn't mind coming here again read more
1st time at Madi's and it's so good. Service was friendly (shout out to our waiter) and food was delicious, especially the blackberry pancakes. The ambiance is casual. There's seating inside and outside. Our wait time was about 30 min and we were there at about 11am. Parking is street parking, so be prepared for that. read more
We had a reservation for party of 6 and were seated right on time! They did ask if we could wait another 15 minutes but when we told them our schedules didn't allow for that, they were quick to adjust and make it happen for us. There was some confusion with the ordering, as we thought that we had placed drink orders with one of the staff members who asked for our orders, but they never got put in & we had to re-order them with a different waiter who was actually assigned to our table. The food is solid here, but it's nothing crazy outstanding. The GOAT sandwich and the BASIC were both enjoyable. The environment is busy and welcoming, I can see it being a fun & cute brunch meet spot for friends, but it's not really worth waiting hours in line for. (We made a reservation the night before, but heard walk-ins get a wait time of 2 hours.) read more
What a great spot for lunch! My friend and I decided to try this place for the first time while we were in the area, and it did not disappoint. We made a reservation for 12:15 on a Friday, and we were glad we did because there was already a wait when we arrived. Even with reservations, we waited about 10 minutes, but it was absolutely worth it. The food was delicious, and our waiter was incredibly helpful and attentive. I had the breakfast Chilaquiles Verde and my friend ordered the bowl, which was perfect for her since she has food allergies. Everything was fresh, flavorful, and well prepared. If I'm ever back in the area, I would definitely return! read more
I found this restaurant online and had been craving lemon pancakes and this place had great reviews. I was only one person so I got seated right away. I got the pancakes with the eggs and sausage on the side. I was disappointed in the pancakes. Not much flavor to them. I ate half of the serving. The real star of this place is the Ube Matcha. I loved it so much I even got one to go. It was busy and the service was good. If I come back, I'd definitely get the drink again but explore more of the menu. read more
Found Madi online, and from the pictures, it looked like a casual brunch spot with wonderful aesthetics and a cool, new-retro diner feel. And they delivered! As soon as we walked in, I loved the vibe, from the wooden walls, to the pictures hanging in the bathroom, to the hanging indoor plants. However, Madi fell short in their service and food. We were told to wait 30 minutes for our table. Ended up only being 20 which was a nice surprise! However, as soon as we sat down, we were not welcomed in, no one to explain the menu, no one to offer water, and no one to even take our order. And when we finished, no one to offer the bill, and to-go boxes were all self-serve. Just seemed like there was no urgency! Everytime we needed something, we had to flag someone down, which even that took some effort. Automatic 4% Hospitality charge too. The food was fine with some unique flavor combinations. My G.O.A.T sandwich came with a wonderful sticky and spicy jam, but overall it was slightly dry and bready, the swiss cheese could have been meltier, and the egg yolk was already broken. The Greek Fries came with a bold tahini sauce, but even then, the chicken was dry and the fries were not crispy at all, but floppy, soggy, and chewy. Maybe we came on a bad day. Maybe we just ordered the wrong things. But I really am trying to give Madi the chance it obviously deserves! read more
so yummy! healthy amount food for me and i lowkey eat a lot! i like salsa rojo over the verde! would try if you haven't and i wanna come back soon :) $20 for the burrito or so, so kinda pricey but within reason for the area. read more
Went to Madi for the first time and loved it! We were seated immediately on a Saturday (July 4th) around 12! Grant was our server an was extremely attentive/helpful! All the staff seemed to be very helpful and I never felt like we were waiting around too long. The food was good! Great atmosphere all around! A super cute brunch spot to hang out with friends or family read more
3 months ago
My friend and I ate here on a weekday. We were seated immediately and given our menu and waters. My friend and I both got the chilaquiles. Not the best I've had but it was decent. We shared the French toast it was nice and sweet, didn't even need the syrup. I got a pistachio latte with ube foam and my friend got a brown sugar cinnamon latte with brown sugar foam. Sadly both of our lattes tasted exactly the same and pretty watered down. Didn't catch our waiter name but he was very friendly and nice! read more
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. read more
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!). read more
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! read more
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. read more
4 months ago
The food was good and there were lots of great options to choose from. It gets really busy on the weekends and seating is a little tight. Wait times can get long, and you have to talk loud with your party. Our server was great though! read more
2 months ago
Decided today was the day to try Biscuits and Gravy at Madi's. The restaurant is in an older building on Adams Ave. I was surprised that a Breakfast/Lunch spot doesn't open until 8:30AM. Upon opening the staff is pretty minimal. Seems most aren't scheduled until 9AM or after. My waitperson, Phoenix was part of the early crew and she worked the room like a well oiled machine. She was on her game, very engaging, personable had a sense of urgency that others seemed to lack. She was also the only one of several other employees who had her hair pulled back and out of the way. It was not very appetizing to watch the other women play with their hair, pull up their tube top, adjust their undergarments and then go serve drinks and food to other tables. WASH YOUR HANDS! The restaurant has an interesting vibe and lots of windows. On the surface it's very inviting. However, the restaurant is dirty when you look around and in need of a good cleaning. The large plant next to my table was gross. The pot is full of cobwebs, dead leaves and other unknown items. The restaurant seems very popular as there was a steady stream of guests arriving throughout my meal. I ordered the Biscuits & Gravy but substituted a piece of Sourdough Toast for the biscuit, two eggs Sunny side up, cooked easy and bacon. My breakfast was room temperature at best. The bacon appeared to have been cooked days ago. It had no flavor, was way overcooked and looked like bacon bits rather than, strips of bacon. My Sunny side up eggs were Sunny side up hard, the gravy was room temp and served in a little creamer. It did have two good size pieces of sausage in it. Unfortunately the sausage they use is not a breakfast sausage but a savory, seasoned lunch or dinner sausage. Comes with breakfast potatoes that were very interesting and seasoned nicely. Unfortunately they were cold so I only ate one or two. Coffee and subsequent refills were stone cold. A lousy breakfast and cold coffee set me back over $26. They also add a hospitality fee to your bill. I am not opposed to paying a hospitality fee but please don't make me watch you play with your hair, carry out umbrellas outside, adjust your undergarments, keep pulling at your tube top, picking your nails, etc. and then not wash your hands. I am glad I tried Madi's but nothing about my visit makes me want to return. Well wait, Phoenix was awesome. She was the only bright spot. (My visit was 8/13/2026) read more
1 month ago
Cozy and awesome place...Delicious food!! Reserve a table in advance if you want to skip the long line... read more
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8 months ago
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! read more
2 months ago
Phoenix was so sweet and provided great service during our lunch! She was friendly, attentive, and made us feel really welcome. We were having kind of an emotional day, and Phoenix surprised us with a complimentary dessert, which was such a kind and thoughtful gesture. Also the churro waffle stick things were heaven! I will be back for those. read more
Came here the Saturday before Mother's Day. The blackberry goat cheese pancakes were tasty and not too sweet. The chilaquiles verdes were good and they poached the eggs perfectly. No complaints about the surfer breakfast burrito. Mom loved her latte and I enjoyed a refreshing immunity shot. Service was not very good-- slow to refill coffee/forgetful, no energy, no personality, no care. Atmosphere was nice. read more
9 months ago
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! read more
Overall great experience dining on the patio for brunch. I ordered the green shashuka and enjoyed their rendition. It felt like a healthy and filling choice with the addition of carnitas and beans. We also ordered the peach ricotta pancake, it was delicious but too sweet for us. The pitcher mimosa option is also perfect for a larger group. I think it's worth trying if you're visiting the area. read more
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Do they still add a 3 or 4% surcharge to your check?
Yes but it's now 5% listed as a hospitality fee - as of July 2026. So after taxes you are paying over 12% for them combined. Crazy! We didn't notice if it was listed on the menu. Maybe in some fine print somewhere?!
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!
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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