Cafe Madison

Award Winning Breakfast & Brunch

8 / 10
138
ratings
Address

1108 Madison Ave Albany , NY 12208 United States

Reservations No
Credit Cards Yes (incl. Discover & Visa)
Wi-Fi Yes
Outdoor Seating Yes
Menus Breakfast, Brunch, Lunch

Comments / 41


Keywords:

breakfast food pancakes brunch food French toast authentic good service good for dates casual eggs off-menu items great value desserts corned beef hash trendy apple pie bar bread crowded meats marscapone
William Huba

Long waits are worth it for this New American brunch mecca. The raspberry oatmeal pancakes must be tried at least once before you can claim to have led a good life.

Cryssi Lynn

Odd thing to compliment but the toast was amazing! Fluffy yummy eggs , raspberry oatmeal pancakes was delish, enjoyed the champagne dream & decent coffee . I'll be back! :)

Jumanah Y

Authentic typical American breakfast 👌 Super friendly staff and really helpful, managed to provide with an order not on the menu

John K

Great pancakes . Real maple syrup available.Omelet was very good. Toast was really high quality bread . Will be back next Albany trip.

Chris Harrold

The corned beef hash is amazing...add poached eggs and get the cheese sauce on the side...awesome in every way!

Steph Massoud

Amazing brunch . Everything was good. You can't go wrong here.

Rami Massoud

Really great for brunch . Any place with French toast made from doughnuts is A+++++

Phil Zarate

The omelettes are excellent and the portion sizes are generous. Avoid the corned beef hash ,which tasted like it came right out of a can. Otherwise, prepare for a nap after your meal.

Max Sutfin

Try the Lemon Poppyseed Crepes - My only complaint, the crepes themselves were a little greasy... The lemon poppyseed Marscapone filling was delicious!

Max Sutfin

Try the Andouille Benedict - I don't eat eggs Benedict but I stole the andouille sausage off I my girlfriend's plate and it was awesome!

Soyeon Kim

I love love love their egg benedict !!! the environment is very nice and friendly and their pancakes are really good too!

John K

Chorizo , eggs & homefries ....whole wheat toast great also

Arthur Fudge

I love their specials. Always creative and delicious.

Elisa

Super long wait on a Saturday. Oatmeal raspberry pancakes just ok- very heavy. But the bread is delicious. So are the drinks- try the "Ma's Apple Pie !"

Ethan Suib

Come early or be prepared to wait on the weekends.

Samara S.

Everything on the breakfast is amazing

Mike Eadie

You might get made fun of, but the cherry mimosas are fantastic!

Jason Alvarez

Portions are very big, so plan accordingly. French toast was a bit dry. Service was good.

Vanessa LaClair

Love their breakfast - but go early on the weekends. Gets crowded quick. They open at 7:30 AM if you are up for it. Read more

Hannah Lobdell

Great French toast and fried oatmeal !! Try it!!

Stephanie Montgomery

Champagne dream is a dream!

Takea

Raspberry oatmeal pancakes are heaven 😋

Jerry

They make their own bread enough said.

Carrie R.

Ask about the California omelette if you like avocados .

Christopher Hayes

Try the Raspberry Oatmeal Pancakes . They're delicious!

Reuben Gottlieb

Raspberry oatmeal pancakes … need I say more?

Paulene

Brunch is always amazing!

Miguel Molina

Corn beef hash is great

Sevim Korkmaz

Great great great place for breakfast :)

Mary M

Amazing French toast and mimosas

Jaclyn Kick

Delicious Tuscan Fratata and Irish Soda Bread :)

Matt Guads

Go mid-week mornings. Barely a wait and only good cafe in town that's open at 9am I swear.

Carolina

Super breakfast !! Is the best!!!

Robert Bradford

Nothing gluten free here...the tofu scramble is your only breakfast option if you are GF/vegan

Blake H.

Try the St. Germain cocktail .

christina lynn agatha

Perfect brunch .

Anna Plumey

Omg. Italian eggs Benedict is beyond perfect

Max Sutfin

Try the pumpkin spice latte

Zack Newlun

KILLER pumpkin pie crepes !

Vincent D'Amato

Cajun Chicken wrap was excellent.

Zack Butler

Food sucks don't waste your time

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