One of my favorite cafes ever! in general I am not a fan of French toasts but I LOVE their blueberry mascarpone French toast, so delicious! I also tried their Lebanese coffee and the avocado toast and it's soo good! Service is very professional and polite. Beautiful ambiance, modern and cozy. The place has a classy cafe vibe with nice lighting and a cute outdoor seating. read more

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I have driven throughout Edgewater for years and have not seen Madison Café and Grill. Thanks to Yelp, my curiosity was piqued and I'm so glad that I visited. The restaurant has an interesting history. Even though the original opened in Cresskill, NJ, it unfortunately has permanently closed. However, not only is the Edgewater location amazing, but it had the guts to open during COVID (2022), survived, and is succeeding. The restaurant is beautiful inside and outside. Their decorations are tasteful, the presentation of the food is award winning, and the service is stellar. I started with a Mocha Cappuccino and it was so good. Served in a large mug, an airy/creamy top, and had the perfect amount of mocha happiness throughout. Before the meal even started, we were graciously given Za'atar (a popular Middle Eastern spice blend with an earthy, tangy, and nutty flavor, toasted sesame seeds, and sumac, with salt). It was crunchy, drizzled with oil, and I enjoyed how each thin pita bite made the spices explode all over the table. The entrees were: Strawberry French Toast. The next was the Falafel Platter (chickpeas and fava bean balls, served with tahini sauce, pickles, turnips, tomato, and mint). The last selection was the Avocado Toast (Citrus cured salmon over multigrain bread, tomatoes, onions, capers & citrus vinaigrette). Not only were all of these dishes beautifully presented, but all were filling, as well. My Avocado Toast kept me full for the rest of the day and the salmon was enjoyably salty, thin, and delicious. I noticed a dessert in their display case and ordered it. The dessert was the Riz Bil Ashta (Lebanese rice cream, infused with orange blossom water, blended with milk and cheese, and topped with crushed pistachios). This dessert tasted like a regal custard and the pistachios added an enjoyable texture that makes it recommended. Of course, I had to cap the meal with a Mocchiato. This amazing beverage followed the rest of the meal..... delicious, eyes closed good, and every sip was full-flavored. Thank you, Madison Café and Grill, for presenting a memorable meal and I wish you continued success. read more

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A must! Amazing service, adorable atmosphere, great location and the best part the food is amazing! Such a gem in Edgewater will definitely add to my regular spots ! read more

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If you think this is a regular cafe only open for brunch. You are wrong! They open on Friday and Saturday with an amazing Lebanese cuisine. We chose an outdoor seating with beautiful flowers surrounded the patio area. We've ordered Mezza Platter, Crispy Halloumi Balls, Lamb Kafka, Homemade Shawarma, Lebanese Grilled Chicken, Bouza Ashta, & Pistachio Baklava & Ice cream. It was so good that we devour the food so quick before I can take any pix. All dishes are amazing especially the Lebanese Grilled Chicken is so juicy and tender. You have to order a main that comes with their in-house rice. I can't explain how good it is but I can have it every day!! I highly recommend Bouza Ashta as dessert. It has a very unique and refreshing summery taste. The server is very professional, making your experience at this cafe like a 5 star hotel meal. read more

Madison Cafe and Grill - Lebanese Grilled Chicken - Lebanese Near Me - Edgewater, New Jersey

This place is perfect to take the family out on a rainy/sunny day out. The waiters were so kind and funny and attentive. The food was perfect, eggs Benedict is a must have! Their home fries were perfect, savory & soft. Couldn't have made a better decision coming here read more

Madison Cafe and Grill - Lebanese Near Me - Edgewater, New Jersey

A great place to grab breakfast / brunch! I encourage making reservations ahead of time. For our entrees we had the Nutella crepes, zatar manoosh, salad, eggs Benedict, avocado toast and pancakes. Everything was pretty delicious! I can't wait to come back to try other things from the menu. Also the servers are amazing and go above and beyond to make it an enjoyable dining experience! read more

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I had brunch on Saturday with a reservation and the restaurant was very quiet. We ordered Lebanese coffee but it was too strong and end up ordering a mint tea. The tabbouleh salad came out quickly but it had too much lemon juice and not enough tomatoes and couscous. Our steak and eggs came out more than 30 minutes later due to a catering order being fulfilled. It would have been nice they fulfilled our order first. I would like to try other place for a brunch when in the area next time. read more

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Great good, great service, nice cafe vibe. We came for a catch up brunch with old coworkers and it was perfect. Everyone enjoyed their food. The mint lemonade was the star of the show. Freddie was awesome too! read more

I'm surprised how I have never reviewed my favorite breakfast place yet on yelp! I'm a regular here and always have the same order ( I should explore more but I'm so addicted to what I love). Pear and pecan pancake along with avocado toast with salmon. Great presentation and mind blowing flavours. Highly recommend these two to everyone. Recently they started with dinner as well over the weekend and obviously I was all in to try. Mr.had the delicious Lebanese grilled Chicken and i tried the softest roasted branzino. I have to specially mention how tender and well marinated the chicken was. Definitely going back again and again !! read more

Madison Cafe and Grill - Branzino - Lebanese Near Me - Edgewater, New Jersey

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Really enjoy the location and convenience of this place. Their coffee and juice selection is fire. My only complaint is that as a vegetarian--if I ask to leave off the meat - not asking to substitute with anything ---I get charged the full amount. If they changed that and discounted a few dollars if you don't order meat --I would come back more. read more

I really loved this place! I can see why it is one of the top rated spots to eat in North Jersey. Prior to dining here we didn't even realize that it was top ranked on Yelp. It didn't take us long to understand why this restaurant is so well coveted though - the crispy pita bread seasoned with oil & sesame to start surely sealed the deal. Loved the mushroom soup special, it was vegan and had all the great umami/ mushroom flavors one craves in a mushroom soup. I would absolutely recommend it, especially if you are a mushroom fan like I am. We had to try the blueberry Mascarpone French toast after hearing all the rave reviews about it, and we were so glad we did - the blueberry and mascarpone paired so well together and the French toast was perfectly sweet! Do not skip out. Pro tip, get it to share with the table like we did so you don't have a sweetness overload. I enjoyed the crispy falafel as well as their tahini sauce. The zaatar manakeesh was absolutely delicious. The bold and fresh flavors were bursting. My one qualm was that it was supposed to be served with labneh but my dish wasn't. Regardless, it was still tasty without it, but I was looking forward to trying some of the labne at Madison. Although I'm sure if I asked for some, they would gladly provide some on the side. I hope to try it next time! Overall this is a very cute place to dine, with delicious food & pretty decorations inside the restaurant. Additionally, the staff is very kind, well-trained, and professional at this restaurant! Do yourself a favor & try this restaurant! I cannot wait to return when I am back in Edgewater! read more

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The food and the vibe were fabulous but the service was slow. Additional 4% credit card fees will be added.

It was a beautiful Saturday morning (finally) and decided to try Madison for the first time. We loved the outdoor space. Everyone was accommodating and the server was extra attentive. Freddy, the manager was so funny and exceptionally polite. The food was very good. Although we were there for brunch, I want to come back to try the dinner. Excited to find out it was BYOB as well. read more

Madison Cafe and Grill - Steak Omelette - Lebanese Near Me - Edgewater, New Jersey

So good we went twice while visiting from out of town! Service is amazing and food is great! We went for lunch and for brunch. Very accessible for the hotels near. The Lebanese breakfast and coffee were great! Recommend! read more

The food was really good--but the rest of the experience left a bad taste. The server seemed irritated from the start--just cold and short. It took over 30 minutes for our food to arrive. What really shocked me was the 4% credit card fee. That alone might have been fine, but here's the kicker: First, they gave us a regular paper bill like any other restaurant. But when we handed over a credit card, they brought an iPad-like device to the table, stood next to me while I navigated it, and the tip suggestions started at 25%--calculated on top of both tax and the credit card fee. They kept staring until I tapped, and immediately took the device back. That kind of checkout pressure and pricing trickery completely ruined the experience. It's a shame, because the food really was good. But service matter just as much--and I won't be coming back. read more

Madison Cafe and Grill - Lebanese Near Me - Edgewater, New Jersey

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3.5. A really lovely little place in Edgewater for brunch and lunch. We came at the last minute for breakfast. We were quickly greeted and sat outside. They have a lovely patio. Service was impeccable. The food was good. I'd give it a 3.5 stars for what we ordered. There may be other dishes that are better, or they may have been having an off day. I ordered the, blueberry mascarpone French toast and my husband ordered something with lobster. He liked his. For me, the presentation was beautiful, everything was fresh, but the flavor was really lacking unfortunately. I think we'd return, try some different dishes. I would also try for lunch. read more

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Excellent food. Best Hummus I have ever had. No issues customizing your order if you have allergies within reason. Service had some concerns but it was Mother's Day. I will definitely go back!! read more

Food was amazing! Fresh ingredients, great variety, and great service! Can't wait to try the other dishes read more

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My experience here was very good! Service was quick and the staff were very friendly and helpful. The minted lemonade was delicious. The pan seared salmon was delicious. Parking garage is near by. I would recommend for a brunch or lunch visit. read more

First time for dinner and it was delicious in every aspect from start to finish. Freddy, our waiter was very gracious and outstanding. We've had brunch/lunch on other occasions and that too is very good. Their menu is very extensive with many options. We will definitely return again for dinner. read more

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I went with some friends for a Sunday brunch for the first time and wasn't impressed. The food and ambiance were good but the staff were kind of rude. They kept forgetting about us and took a long time to bring out our items or get any kind of service. Wasn't a memorable experience and i probably wouldn't go back. read more

Favorite place for brunch in Edgewater. Lancaster omelet is the best. Waiters are always very friendly and efficient.

Food is very good l! It's also very fresh and you can't go wrong with any dish.. favorite is the zaatar pie read more

Madison Cafe and Grill - Brunch - Lebanese Near Me - Edgewater, New Jersey

I had a delicious breakfast here with my friends recently. The restaurant is decently sized, the ambiance is comforting and nice, and the service was okay. They were kind and helpful but definitely busy on a Sunday morning. Here's what we ordered: falafel wrap, avocado toast, Lancaster omelette and a nice hot latte. Note: they have an extensive menu with many more options that sound amazing as well as a great lunch menu (halal options available!!!) The other dishes look really great and from the reviews they sound just as good. I would recommend this spot for a nice meal. read more

The food was so tasty and they were even accommodating with requests of certain meals not on their weekend menu. The servers were kind and attentive and they gave us space to enjoy our meal once we got everything in. We sat outside as well and it was perfect with their umbrella. read more

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Nice brunch spot in Edgewater, with friendly service and a calm ambiance. We went on a Saturday around 10:30 am, and there were plenty of tables. By 11 am, the place started filling up. I ordered avocado toast, which was OK (slightly bland). It was smaller and had less wow factor than the one I had at their Cresskill location, which sadly closed. My hubby ordered waffles. Good experience. We will probably go back again. It is pricey though! read more

This place is so beautiful the food was amazing the costumer service beautiful Freddy is amazing and he has a story to tell and will not forget him coming from Chicago I will come back to this place. The outside seating is beautiful. read more

Madison Cafe and Grill - Lebanese Near Me - Edgewater, New Jersey

I had brunch at Madison at Edgewater and unfortunately, it was an underwhelming experience. My omelette lacked flavor and the potatoes were incredibly soft and soggy, breaking apart at the touch of a fork. While they were at least seasoned, but the texture was a letdown. I understand it was a busy day, but we waited about 30 minutes to get the bill and had to wave someone down to get it. There were several waitstaff around, yet none came over to check on us or see if our meal was okay--they were just chatting among themselves. The only saving grace was my friend's salmon Benedict, which she enjoyed. Otherwise, I would have rated it lower. Overall not the brunch experience I was hoping for. It's a really cute spot tucked away in Edgewater I've passed by so many times without noticing it. The outdoor seating looked comfortable, and I might have preferred sitting outside if the weather allowed hopefully, next time will be better. read more

Madison Cafe and Grill - Lebanese Near Me - Edgewater, New Jersey

Mediterranean cuisine. Super nice stuff, especially thank you to Ella, who made our delicious dessert - Baklava Mascarpone Crape, and thank you Hector who served us well. Definitely, Will be back for new dishes to try. read more

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Went there for a brunch on Sunday. We were 15-29 minutes early for our reservation, but they graciously sat us early. The server was very knowledgeable, friendly, and efficient. He made some great recommendations. The Avocado toast with in-house cured salmon was delicious. My date thoroughly enjoyed the lobster Benedict. Our only complaint was that the poached eggs were overcooked. Poached eggs should have yolks that ooze, just ever so. The yolks were more like hard boiled eggs, so I am taking off one star, since perfectly cooked eggs is cooking 101 for any chef. We shared a stack of the lemon Ricotta blueberry pancakes with caramel sauce and REAL maple syrup on the side, which was phenomenal. Those were some of the best pancakes I ever had in Manhattan, Maine, or Cape Cod. I'd go back just for those pancakes alone. We liked the clean simple bistro decor with a touch of Lebanese flair. read more

Definately 5-star. Everything was delicious & beautifully displayed. Great atmosphere, cute outdoor seating. Waiters were pleasant, professional & informative. read more

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I went with a group of friends and all of us had such an amazing experience. Service was immaculate and we all loved our food, the lamb kebab was amazing read more

The food was amazing and you don't feel so full like with all the dishes! You can taste the flavor of the food and our waiter Freddy was amazing! The service was so good which is a rarity now a days! The ambiance out doors was so nice and calming as well. All the food was so delicious! read more

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The food and service is amazing. Freddy was a great server and gave us the best recommendations. The food is exceptional!!! We will be back for brunch read more

Nice environment but we went on a very busy day/time and there's limited waitstaff. Our order was taken promptly and drinks delivered fast. Food took quite awhile to be served. The presentation was nice but food was lukewarm by the time it arrived. Waiter was more than accommodating when we asked that it be returned to the kitchen due to temperature. I'd try Madison again but would err on the side of going on a less busy time/day. read more

I cannot recommend Madison cafe and grill enough!! It's such a cute little spot for breakfast or lunch. The cafe is welcoming and comfortable with an outdoor patio and inside seating. The service is stellar! Our server, Ihab, was SO nice, quick and helpful. I came here with my friend for brunch on a Monday. We had such a lovely time and ate so well! I wish they served dinners also! My meal was the steak & eggs and it was so delicious! Perfectly cooked steak, poached eggs and the hollandaise sauce on top was such a wonderful addition! My friend had the salmon avocado toast and the salmon was marinated in such a different and amazing way. Almost like it was pickled with beets and red onions? It tasted delicious! I will definitely be ordering both next time! read more

Madison Cafe and Grill - Steak & eggs (SO GOOD!!!) - Lebanese Near Me - Edgewater, New Jersey

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Everything we ordered was amazing. The staff was great and all of their recommendations hit the spot! We're definitely going back. Just upset that we didn't take photos of the food. read more

Madison Cafe and Grill - Lebanese Near Me - Edgewater, New Jersey

Debating b/t 4.5 and 5 stars b/c the pancakes (platter $18) and (complimentary) hummus were SO good, but the Avocado Toast ($23) made me feel queasy the rest of the day... There was no escaping the strong, citrus cured salmon along with vinaigrette and shawarma white sauce anywhere..... It was supposed to be a healthy dish, and probably still is, minus having too much SAUCE. Otherwise, service is great, and the interior is quite quaint. They opened new 5 months ago; it's a hidden gem. Next visit, I'm definitely trying their Blueberry Mascarpone French Toast $18! read more

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We're visiting from Florida and looking for a nice and relaxing place to enjoy a latte and maybe some fresh fruit. We were not disappointed. The place was very pleasant and the staff were super friendly and welcoming. Everything about the place was great. Don't bother going anywhere else unless you like spending and have a lot of money . In fact, I have plans to revisit again this morning. Thank you Ms. Nannette for your hospitality. read more

Hector is amazing! Everything on menu is delicious and fresh! My new favorite place. Food, Service and Ambiance fantastic. read more