We came here at the recommendation of several people and I was not disappointed. We asked what they recommend and the king crab Benedict was outstanding! I highly recommend it. It's a nice diner with lots a great options. Ask your servers because they know best. read more

The Madison Diner - King crab Benedict. We shared so there is another portion - American Near Me - Bainbridge Island, Washington

A wise person once said, 'If it ain't broke, don't fix it. It appears to have new ownership/management that has 'lost the plot'. Sadly, The Madison Diner missed that briefing. I was eager to return to this establishment, since I haven't been here in a few years. Regrettably, today's visit was a disappointment. Maybe when I return things will be good again? THE ROSES: TMD is a restaurant I dearly want to like a lot more than I do right now. For those who are retro fans, the dining space, which is an impeccably restored authentic diner, is a real treat. Restrooms are clean. The staff, while sometimes rather confused, tries hard and is pleasant. THE THORNS: It's the food, stupid. This establishment, which used to serve authentic diner cuisine now seems to be excessively 'interpreting' dishes, and they're too derivative for their own good. The most egregious example was the Chicken Fried Steak, which was battered and fried *chicken* smothered in sausage gravy. Note to the owners/chefs: they call it Chicken Fried STEAK for a reason. I ordered the biscuits and gravy instead, which was uninspired. The sausage gravy itself was quite good, but the biscuits, which they boast about, were dry and hard. I get better out of a tube of Pillsbury 'Grands' buttermilk biscuits from the grocery store. My wife's Joe's Special was also a disappointment: the chunks of overdone ground beef appear to have been diced of bits of Sysco hamburger patties, and the dish was assembled with indifference. The tomatoes were uniquely flavorless, and the whole dish was rather under seasoned. On top of it all, a request for ketchup (which should always be at the table in a diner) was forgotten, and I was still billed for the more expensive CFS rather than the Biscuits and Gravy I ended up getting. Also sorely missed were the Bloody Marys. These were a highlight. Did they decide not to renew their liquor license? THE VERDICT: All in all, a once stellar homage to diners has slid into overpriced mediocrity. The building is the same, but the soul is gone. If you want a true diner experience, I suggest you ride the ferry over to Seattle and visit either Voula's (U District) of The Chelan Cafe (West Seattle). The Madison Diner is a DINO (Diner In Name Only). Neither recommend nor discourage. Your results may vary. read more

I saw so many highly rated breakfast places in Bainbridge Island that it was hard to pick one for a light breakfast. We asked the local barber & his customer for their pick for a great breakfast and this is where they directed us. They were spot on. From the lovely servers who address their customers by name to the food & fun, retro vibe, we loved it all. We shared a daily special crab Benedict and had some coffee and freshly squeezed OJ. A lot of hollandaise sauce I've had is not more than creamy yellowness. This stuff, which I learned they make fresh every morning, was rich and bright with lemon flavor. I absolutely appreciate the effort they put into it & hollandaise was the perfect counterpoint to the crab (which isn't my normal breakfast choice). Perfect! read more

The Madison Diner - They automatically split our order without us asking when we said we were sharing. - American Near Me - Bainbridge Island, Washington

The service and atmosphere of this restaurant were fun and vibrant. The waitress was extremely nice and recommended the specials on arrival. The food was good. The grilled cheese was fairly classic and the fries were crispy. I felt like the grilled cheese was a bit over priced for the overall product. The chicken and waffles was good and the butter was tasty. read more

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First time here in a few years. Still a crowd to get in, but by sitting at the counter, was able to get seated quickly. Lots of cleaning supplies left on the counter. Strong smell of bleach. Service was quick. Coffee and waters. Ordered the eggs Benedict. Other person ordered salmon Benedict. Very disappointed in both. Eggs weren't cooked properly. Had to ask for more hollandaise sauce because there was barely any on. Got only a small portion of salmon. Used to love the hash browns. But now they were barely cooked on either side. Just a quick brown spot on each side. Overall disappointing breakfast. read more

Such a great experience here today! Our waitress who I think was the owner (not sure) was fantastic. She was kind, and clearly working really hard. They have tic tac toe boards on the tables which she made herself! We were actually able to buy one to take home with us. What a cute little place & experience. The food was good too :-) standard diner food but you could tell it was made with love. read more

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The perfect classic diner vibe, but with fresh squeezed orange juice and some veggie options! Definitely bainbridge prices, but you're gonna pay that anywhere here so might as well be cozy while you're at it! Great food, kind service, fun ambiance, would recommend! read more

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Stopped in here yesterday for a quick bite to eat. Even though they were closing in 5 min the ladies graciously let us order. And I'm so glad they did. Everything we had was absolutely delicious. Best fries I've ever had! We can't wait to visit again. read more

We stopped in on a Friday in May after taking the ferry over from Seattle. There weren't many breakfast places on the map, so we chose this place to go to. It had a very classic diner vibe, and it wasn't super busy when we went. We had to wait outside for a server to come and seat us, but it was only around 5-10 minutes. Once we sat down we were given menus and there was a tic tac toe game on the table so that was super cute. However, I had looked up the menu online before going in and was devastated to find that it wasn't the same menu as the online version. The waitress said that they changed their online menu a while ago, but the menu I had was directly linked from their google search, so it was a bit disappointing. The food was still really good and the service was super kind and friendly, but you could tell they were prioritizing the regulars, which is to be expected in a sense, but she forgot to come by a couple times with things that we asked for, including the waters we had to ask for three times. Overall, it's such a cute little place, especially since there aren't many options for breakfast on the island, but the ambiance is the best part. read more

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Great little vintage diner in BI. The inside was very comfortable and could accommodate larger parties. The diner closes fairly early so keep track of their hours. The staff was very friendly and did a great job. Would do better to have more wait staff as there was only 1 serving tables with all other staff working orders behind the counter. The waffle Sammy was good breakfast sandwich, but nothing too awe inspiring. The mimosa and blue butterfly drinks were also good and were a great compliment to our brunch. I would recommend to friends and family read more

Terrible service. Unfriendly weight staff. Long unnecessary wait to order food. The waitresses would walk by and not even acknowledge our group sitting there. read more

Classic dinner! I've always experienced the most friendly and down to earth interactions here. Food is consistent. We stop in periodically to grab breakfast on a weekday. Classic diner food, but I have to say that the Benedict sauce (which usually goes really bad or really well) surprised me. I'd order it again. Ask for your waffle extra crispy. Prices are a bit high, but expected in Bainbridge. Only thing I'd improve is the coffee. Parking - small private lot. Spaces are on the tighter side when full so I'd leave the sports car at home. There are several side spots to parallel into across the lot by the bush as well. I prefer these or the spot right next to the handicap. read more

Food came quick and was delicious, plus portion sizes are very large, so leftovers worked as lunch for me too, the atmosphere is nice and cozy, and our waiter was really sweet. Overall a great place to stop by if your in the mood for nostalgia and breakfast, read more

Food was delicious and service was welcoming. There was no seating inside to fit our party of 8 so we sat outside. They put tables together for us quickly, the only downside we were missing the things usually on tables - salt&pepper, sugar, flavored creamers and had to ask for each thing. The food came fairly quickly and was tasty. Overally good visit and we would visit again! read more

The Madison Diner - Sign - American Near Me - Bainbridge Island, Washington

My wife and I went here for breakfast so I could fulfill my nostalgia thing. The diner was constructed the year I was born...1948...and it operated for years in Willow Grove, PA just north of Philly. I grew up about 20 miles away in Gloucester County, South Jersey. Years ago now, a Bainbridge man bought the diner, had it deconstructed, shipped across country, and reconstructed in its current site. I miss the old diners I used to eat at back east, so I had to check out one that came from so close to my childhood home. It was cool to see and eat at, but that's about it. I believe it has different owners now. The servers who took care of us were friendly, considerate, respectful and attentive. The food was pretty blah...and quite pricey. My wife had their Griddle Combo ($18.25); a waffle, two eggs, and two sausage patties. Not much you can screw up with that! I had the Classic Benny ($18.25); eggs Benedict with two poached eggs on super thin tasteless pieces of ham on two tough, chewy English muffin halves and covered with equally tasteless Hollandaise sauce. My Hollandaise is way better and even the packaged grocery store McCormick's Hollandaise would have been a super improvement. I tasted NO butter and NO lemon in the diner's sauce. Came with dry hashbrowns. Coffee is $4 a cup with refills. What in creation happened to the price of restaurant coffee??? Our total bill with tip was about $60...for breakfast...yikes!! read more

The Madison Diner - Griddle Combo in back and Classic Benny up front. - American Near Me - Bainbridge Island, Washington

The breakfast burrito was good! I liked the chorizo in it. The waitress was patient with our large group and was attentive. We came early on a weekend and it wasnt too busy read more

The Madison Diner - Breakfast burrito - American Near Me - Bainbridge Island, Washington

My wife and I stopped into Madison on a Monday morning for breakfast before catching the ferry to return home. Free parking can be found in the small parking lot. Discover is an accepted form of payment. GPay is also available. The diner itself is an old refurbished dining car which made our breakfast that much more fun. Seating can be found at the counter, outside and inside at booths. The grill area is visible to all. We arrived at opening and had no problem getting seated right away. As we were leaving, there were no open tables left. I imagine that Madison experiences wait times for seating. Breakfast is served all day long for those who enjoy sleeping in. Local canned craft beer, hard cider and wines are available to sip on while dining. During our visit, my wife sipped on bottomless coffee with cream and sugar for $3.50. I had water. We shared the Heuvos Rancheros for $16 + $2 up-charge for avocado: Two crispy corn tortillas, salsa Verde, and two eggs topped with sour cream and scallions. Served with black beans. I am constantly on the hunt for exceptional Heuvos Rancheros and Madison did not disappoint. Our breakfast was plated beautifully and was savory, filling and delicious. Service was friendly and perhaps a bit understaffed which may lead to long wait times. read more

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Old school diner on Bainbridge Island serving old school diner food. The folks that work here are upbeat, chatting with their customers even though it was minutes before close. When an errant order occurred, it didn't hit the trash but was gifted to a customer who still looked hungry. Great place for a quick meal and a good time. read more

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What a gem! It's the cutest little diner, and has good food to boot! Belgium waffle and Dungeness crab omelette-- what's not to like? During a recent trip to Bainbridge, a friend & I decided this was one of the meals of the trip. Isabel was our server-- friendly and attentive. They also have cute mugs for sale... read more

The Madison Diner - Belgium waffle with Mascarpone & Blueberries! - American Near Me - Bainbridge Island, Washington

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Limited AND expensive menu. Also, and I say this with a food auditing past, their women's bathroom was dilapidated which usually means their kitchen is. A dirty unswept floor when you walk in grossed me out a bit too. The place needs to be refurbished in a bad way. Sorry but it's run down. And please don't say run down adds to the nostalgic factor. The biscuits and gravy had no flavor whatsoever. But the eggs were made perfectly for over medium. My husband's omelette was a bit dry and my step daughter had their hash which she said was good. I was surprised no pancakes at all. It's a run down diner with high end prices. Sorry. read more

Went to Madison diner for breakfast on a recent visit to the area. Overall the food was good but it's more comfort diner food. The service was a bit on the slower side but the staff was friendly. They seemed understaffed for the amount of people eating in. The diner itself is super cool and has fun decor making it feel like an old school diner. read more

If you're on Bainbridge Island, I highly recommend this diner for breakfast! The food, service and atmosphere were amazing! I'm so glad we picked this spot for breakfast before we headed to airport and back home to Houston. read more

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One of our island favorites. Ate here twice while visiting and will absolutely be back next time we are in Bainbridge! read more

The Madison Diner - Avocado toast with egg whites - American Near Me - Bainbridge Island, Washington

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The outside and inside is totally east coast diner vibe, totes cool. Had a basic two egg over E w/bacon, Hash browns and a homemade biscuit. All were good with the biscuit being the stand out, warm, flakey, soft.... very nice waitress. Food comparable with Steamship Diner but without the excruciating wait for food. Ya feel me?? read more

What an awesome place! Well worth the walk from the boat. Great local restaurant in a beautiful neighborhood. This is such a classic looking diner. The decor was very retro and cute. Red leather seats and bar stools. There is even a payphone on the wall near the restrooms. The food and the service could not have been better. Incredibly friendly waitress (Francisca) and very delicious omelets. The homemade biscuit was so good! Highly recommended. read more

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Who can resist a small diner - still retro playing oldies. The charm brings you in very laid back with limited seating. Perfect size for a party of 2-4 people. Limited menu which does not bother me. Breakfast served all day. Quick service always refilling coffee, food hot. We chose breakfast the prices were extremely high $17 and up. I would say that the cost per plate and the portions were the only complaint. Food was delish. read more

The Madison Diner - American Near Me - Bainbridge Island, Washington

The food was okay--nothing memorable, but decent enough. Our server was friendly, though not as attentive as we would have hoped. What stood out most was the seating process: guests are asked to wait outside, which is fine, but no one comes out to give updates or check in. That leaves you guessing how long the wait will be. Overall, this was our first visit and likely our last. read more

We were treated to Extremely friendly waitstaff. Our coffee cups were always briskly topped-off (honestly, I hate having to ask for coffee when dining out for breakfast). Prep time was super quick, correct, and darn good! A quaint retro trailer diner, everything seemed just right. Give it a try. If you made it this far you won't be disappointed. I'd easily go back! read more

Want great friendly service with awesome diner food? It's worth the stop here in this retro feeling diner. First off, I love diners and the design of them. As it was brunch time, I grabbed a frozen peach mimosa which was absolutely delicious and was a nice cool down after a brisk walk through town. Now down to the food...absolutely delicious. I got the corned beef hash, sunny side up eggs and toast with fresh strawberry jam. The hash had chunks of tender beef with peppers and onions. It was topped with hash browns and cheese. The toast was delicious and the strawberry jam is some of the best jam I've ever had. I could have ate it by the spoonful. As for the eggs, cooked to perfection with bright yolks. For the service, the waitress was the nicest person and helpful. Service here is spot on! I can't wait to come back when I'm on the island next. This hit the spot for diner food. read more

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We had to wait for around 15-20 minutes before we were seated on a Sunday morning. The lady who served us was very nice and full of positive energy. We all loved her! We were a group of 6 and ordered various things from vegan, vegetarian, to crab Benedict. I liked my crab Benedict and the waffle was really good. Nothing too great about the food but a very homestyle made meal. The place has a super homey diner vibe. It has an interesting history of being shipped from New Jersey to the island. I would definitely recommend this piece of continued history! read more

The Madison Diner - Waffles - American Near Me - Bainbridge Island, Washington

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Oh my! What a cute little diner! The whole diner reminds me of the retro diners from movies. I was actually looking for a brunch place that served Country Fried Steak and The Madison Diner had it and it did not disappoint. It also comes with hash browns, eggs and choice of bread. A friend got the salmon eggs Benedict and it looked so tasty too. Yeahhhh come here! read more

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What a sweet place. We were on the Island for the very first time, and I'm glad we chose this diner.I was a lil bit seasick from the almost empty Kingston ferry, so food was necessary. We shared the classic Benny and he got coffee. The Benny was super solid. Loved the hollandaise. It arrived on two plates which was nice because we hadn't asked for that. The best part was the service, so welcoming, kind and friendly. 10/10. I did not want to dock them any stars because it was such a good experience, but a few notes: Portion size was a bit small with the hash browns. It took a bit to get the food. No big deal, but if you're in a rush, keep in mind. Darling classic metal diner, small but mighty. Also expect it to be pricey, I didn't know the area was so expensive. read more

Was in the area and decided to try this retro establishment. Even the overhead sound system played oldies but goodies. The seating's are limited so after you write your name on the clipboard, you wait outside for a few min. But it was a nice day with the sun, and the wait wasn't long. Service was friendly and fast. The food was fresh and satisfying. If what you're looking for is diner food, good diner food is what you'll get. read more

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The best waffle I have had in my life, hands down. I wish we didn't live a ferry ride away. Aside from the amazing food, the staff went above and beyond with genuine kindness to make our visit happy. I loved the ambiance of the old dining car and the diner was playing all the great hits of the 50's and 60's which made it so fun to be there. read more

The Madison Diner - Waffle with blueberries and whipped cream - American Near Me - Bainbridge Island, Washington

My parents have come to this diner for years, every Saturday that they've been able. Rain or shine, they are there when the diner opens and eat the same thing. Believe it or not, I haven't been there ever...until a couple of weeks ago when my folks felt good enough to step out again after recent illness. What a menu! I got so excited wanting to try the pork belly, only to hear "we have everything BUT the pork belly." Aw, snap! Plan B: my husband and I are literally on the hunt for the best Corned Beef Hash on the West Coast, so, naturally, I had to give that a try. I admit to not being sure about cheese on my hash, but hey...when in Rome, right? I did ask for poached eggs and I have to tell you: I have low expectations of diners getting poached eggs right...but these guys NAILED it. The corned beef was sliced, not chunks so my guess is that this is the same corned beef that gets used on sandwiches for lunch. I prefer chunks but this wasn't fatal...corned beef was tasty and moist. Potatoes were their hashbrowns, nice and crispy and way plentiful. What floored me was the biscuit. Oh, Lordy...what a flaky, tender and TALL piece of baking that was. I don't normally eat biscuits because they invariably disappoint, but these were so good it might make me brave biscuits and gravy again. Sadly my parents weren't feeling up to going back last Saturday because I was hopeful pork belly would be available. Keep your fingers crossed for next weekend though. Maybe I'll get lucky! Also, Amanda (aka "Amy" -- my dad can't remember her name) was a friendly and gregarious server, a fun addition to great food! read more

The Madison Diner - Corned Beef Hash and Poached Eggs - American Near Me - Bainbridge Island, Washington

The Madison Diner is a great place to stop by for brunch if you're in the area! The diner is in a retro- looking trailer. We heard about the long lines, but luckily my group was able to get seated within 10 minutes (we came around 10:30am). The menu has your usual brunch items such as benedicts and coffee. I got the crab benedicts and it came with has browns. Although, it didn't seem like a lot, the portions were huuuge and was worth the price! Would definitely come here again! read more

The Madison Diner - American Near Me - Bainbridge Island, Washington

Good solid diner breakfast. Bottomless coffee. No frills. Efficient service. Hit the spot read more

The Madison Diner - Combo breakfast-- belgian waffles, sausage patties and scrambled eggs - American Near Me - Bainbridge Island, Washington

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Located in the beautiful city of Bainbridge Island, The Madison Diner is a cute restaurant that provides delicious food in an inviting atmosphere. We ordered the Pork Belly Hash, the Two Eggs Breakfast, Chicken N' Waffles, and the Pork Belly BLT. Every item was delicious. The portions were plentiful and the service was excellent (thanks Joanie). Come check out The Madison Diner the next time you visit Seattle. You are just one ferry ride away. We are glad that we did. read more

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After waiting 40 minutes to get seated, I ordered country fried steak & eggs and my wife ordered a crab benedict. The waitress then told us the sauce for the Benedict was oversalted and not good. Ok. My wife changed to crab omelette. Ten minutes later, waitress tells us they are out of crab. Ok, my wife then orders huevos rancheros. We waited another 40 minutes for my country fried steak. Then another 20 minutes before the rancheros arrived. The steak was good. The rancheros, however, was awful. A plate of beans, some tortilla chips and topped with 2 eggs. My wife ate the eggs. We paid and left. Almost 3 hours wasted in our day. The cooks can't serve two egg dishes at the same time? Terrible efficiency in the kitchen. The waitress was nice and she knew how bad the timing was and apologized for it. As bad as our experience was, we still left a nice tip for our waitress. This diner is way overrated and we cannot recommend it read more

The place was packed. The service was wonderful those waffles are so fluffy. Wonderful ambience. read more

The Madison Diner - Waffles, eggs, sausage - American Near Me - Bainbridge Island, Washington