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A cozy breakfast and lunch spot famous for its weekend brunch specials and signature raspberry oatmeal pancakes, it is open seven days a week from 7:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. On Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, the cafe transforms into Serata, an Italian-inspired restaurant. Its casual yet upscale menu features classic dishes and unique twists. To complement the food, Serata has an extensive cocktail menu that includes both classic and original drinks. The cocktails are made with high-quality spirits and fresh ingredients. There is something for everyone’s taste, from the refreshing Aperol Spritz to the rich and indulgent Espresso Martini. We hope you have a delightful dining experience with us.
Comfy breakfast-&-lunch spot with wood floors, floral banquettes & long waits for weekend brunch.
Address and Contact Information
Address: 1100 Madison Ave, Albany, NY 12208
Phone: (518) 935-1094
Website: http://www.cafemadisonalbany.com/
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Reviews
Heather Alsobrook
We were visiting Albany and stopped in for brunch. We sat at the bar, the bartender was friendly, he recommended the french toast special, it was AMAZING, so good that we bought one to go. The music and atmosphere were also great! Would come back and do it again!!
… moreAnne Marie Pitre
We actually went to another highly-reviewed breakfast place but the parking was nil so we spotted this location in Google’s recommendations and so glad we came for breakfast! On-street parking was easy to find. It was definitely busy which is always a good sign. We came for brunch this past Sunday. There was no wait to sit outside and enjoy the nice weather while eating. My son had a breakfast burrito, my littlest had the Belgian waffles with strawberries and whipped cream, and my husband and I tried the Florentine Beni and Crab Cakes Beni. I also ordered the granola parfait, which didn’t come at first. But was delicious when I did eventually get it. We did have to request water for our table but I understand they were pretty busy. Maybe making that the initial part of the wait staff’s initial greeting/process would probably go a long way in keeping guests occupied while they wait for food and drinks. All in all, the food was delicious, the wait times for food and drinks were as expected, the atmosphere was laid-back and family-oriented, and the prices were very reasonable. We would definitely return and recommend for brunch with the family!
… moreM. Muun
Four stars ultimately because the staff was so nice.
I would say that the food was ‘good’ BUT the fact that it took forever and a day for our order to come out is what made it ‘not great.’ I appreciated that the menu had vegetarian alternatives though and I could see myself inviting a variety of people to brunch here because of this.
The bad: not photographed is the plethora of spiders and dead bugs in the front window— that really killed the experience for me. If I returned, I think I would ask to sit outside on the patio instead.
… moreI would say that the food was ‘good’ BUT the fact that it took forever and a day for our order to come out is what made it ‘not great.’ I appreciated that the menu had vegetarian alternatives though and I could see myself inviting a variety of people to brunch here because of this.
The bad: not photographed is the plethora of spiders and dead bugs in the front window— that really killed the experience for me. If I returned, I think I would ask to sit outside on the patio instead.
Phillip Becker
Great atmosphere and service and the food was “on point”. Light and Fresh in more ways then one. The hospitality of this staff is great and they take care of there community especially those with needs. The hearts of the staff here is great and it shows. Thank you for a great experience and meal.
… moreMiss Val
We stopped in on a Friday mid morning in September for brunch with a group of 6. We were seated in the dining area immediately. Our server was friendly and attentive. The food was good. I didn’t have any alcoholic beverages but a couple in the group had bloody Mary’s and said they were good. Overall very nice experience.
… moreNada benchekroun
Café Madison is an iconic spot that gets talked about a lot. I found the place really cute, the coffee was good, and their pancakes were excellent.
Unfortunately, the brunch itself was a real disappointment for me. The potatoes were bland and fried, and none of the savory brunch options I tried were enjoyable. The only things I truly liked were the pancakes and the coffee.
… moreUnfortunately, the brunch itself was a real disappointment for me. The potatoes were bland and fried, and none of the savory brunch options I tried were enjoyable. The only things I truly liked were the pancakes and the coffee.
Richard Darling
We’ve been to Cafe Madison before and while we were sad to see our date restaurant good bye we understand the decision. The food is always amazing—who would expect anything else from their management?! The drinks were phenomenal and the bar tender was supremely kind and efficient…and his drinks were perfect.
… moreWolfren Xero
I would highly recommend Café Madison to anyone and encourage them to try the Crème Brûlée French toast if they enjoy that type of food. More detailed breakdown of review below.
Staff: D gave a fantastic recommendation for the Crème Brûlée French Toast! I had a craving for French Toast and heard good things about Café Madison so I decided to stop. She was friendly and asked for my food preference before giving a recommendation and seating me. Jada was my server and was very friendly as well.
Food: The french toast had a delicious layer of custard and a caramelized sugar top. The whipped cream on the side wasn’t homemade but was still very good and paired well with the strawberry slices. The butter side was made in house and added a subtle sweetness to an already rich dish but was not overpowering. I’m also glad there was no powdered sugar as I think that would have made the dish too sweet, although that’s more of a preference.
I also tried a Matcha Iced Coffee which was refreshing and not overly sweet. I requested a water as well to drink with the meal so I could enjoy the iced matcha more slowly.
Atmosphere & Parking: I parked out front and paid for parking. I came for breakfast and there wasn’t any difficulty finding a spot in the morning, but I could see busier times making parking close a challenge. I sat inside and the atmosphere was nice and fairly quiet. It was an overall enjoyable experience and I’m looking forward to trying another dish here soon!
… moreStaff: D gave a fantastic recommendation for the Crème Brûlée French Toast! I had a craving for French Toast and heard good things about Café Madison so I decided to stop. She was friendly and asked for my food preference before giving a recommendation and seating me. Jada was my server and was very friendly as well.
Food: The french toast had a delicious layer of custard and a caramelized sugar top. The whipped cream on the side wasn’t homemade but was still very good and paired well with the strawberry slices. The butter side was made in house and added a subtle sweetness to an already rich dish but was not overpowering. I’m also glad there was no powdered sugar as I think that would have made the dish too sweet, although that’s more of a preference.
I also tried a Matcha Iced Coffee which was refreshing and not overly sweet. I requested a water as well to drink with the meal so I could enjoy the iced matcha more slowly.
Atmosphere & Parking: I parked out front and paid for parking. I came for breakfast and there wasn’t any difficulty finding a spot in the morning, but I could see busier times making parking close a challenge. I sat inside and the atmosphere was nice and fairly quiet. It was an overall enjoyable experience and I’m looking forward to trying another dish here soon!
Leni Ferner
Amazing vegan options here!! Love the vegan section of their menu. Great atmosphere in their new location.
… moreXavier Hotaling
We had an amazing time today. Josh made a wonderful Spicy Bloody Mary for us and was so friendly. We had Ramona and her lovely smile serving us and Josh also brought our food.
The manager was so sweet and checked on us. Cameron runs a well oiled machine. Great job the way everyone takes care of each other and helps out in there. One of the other ladies even refilled our water as lur server was taking an order. You really dont have anything to worry about anything because some one will be by your table very quickly, and they seem very happy to help. Highly recommend!!
… moreThe manager was so sweet and checked on us. Cameron runs a well oiled machine. Great job the way everyone takes care of each other and helps out in there. One of the other ladies even refilled our water as lur server was taking an order. You really dont have anything to worry about anything because some one will be by your table very quickly, and they seem very happy to help. Highly recommend!!