Madi
Brunch restaurant · San Diego ·
California-Mediterranean brunch with waffle churro sticks and mimosas
California-Mediterranean brunch with waffle churro sticks and mimosas
"If brunch favoriteMadisonis the chic older sister, Madi is the bouncy younger sibling who turned a kaftan into a crop top on TikTok and now has 65,000 followers. That’s to say (stick with us): It’s a colorful, retro restaurant always packed with groups splitting pitchers of blood orange mimosas with activated charcoal. The blackberry and goat cheese pancakes will hit you with a bit of fruity sweetness before a semi-tangy finish, and, for something savory, get the breakfast sandwich amped up with apricot habanero jam. Go for a weekend breakfast or brunch with friends so you can pass around plates. When it comes to their drinks, we like their fresh orange juice. Who knew that the secret to making OJ better is kale? Of course Madi did." - Team Infatuation
"With all the natural light pouring into Madi, their houseplants are plentiful and flourishing. The light, bright Mediterranean breakfast is as well-rounded as the food pyramid––the poached eggs and pita are accompanied by hummus, pickled cabbage, and a cool, crisp cucumber salad. But the churro waffle sticks, served with jalapeno-blackberry sauce and maple cream cheese for dipping, are as delightful and whimsical as carnival food. Blue and green mimosas infused with ingredients like spirulina and kale beg the question: Is day drinking actually good for you?" - candice woo, cora lee, ligaya malones
"If brunch favorite Madison is the chic older sister, Madi is the bouncy younger sibling who turned a kaftan into a crop top on TikTok and now has 65,000 followers. That’s to say (stick with us): It’s a colorful, retro restaurant always packed with groups splitting pitchers of blood orange mimosas with activated charcoal. The blackberry and goat cheese pancakes will hit you with a bit of fruity sweetness before a semi-tangy finish, and, for something savory, get the breakfast sandwich amped up with apricot habanero jam. Go for a weekend breakfast or brunch with friends so you can pass around plates. When it comes to their drinks, we like their fresh orange juice. Who knew that the secret to making OJ better is kale? Of course Madi did." - Cora Lee
"California favorites and Mediterranean flavors fuse seamlessly at this retro, brunch-centered outpost, better known as Madison on Park’s trendy, younger sister. Dive into waffle churro sticks drizzled with jalapeño-blackberry sauce or choose your favorite base, protein, vegetables, and sauce from a list that includes lemon salmon, Persian cucumbers, and feta to build your own bowl. Diners coming in close to the daily 2 p.m. cut off time for brunch can enjoy pastries and lattes at the walk-up coffee bar and diner-style counter. Keep an eye out for a second location coming to Pacific Beach this summer." - Roxana Becerril
"Branching out from Madison on Park, Madi is its sister restaurant in Normal Heights with an emphasis on California-Mediterranean brunch every day of the week. Menu highlights include shareable waffle churro sticks, chilaquiles verdes, or blackberry goat cheese pancakes from a 60-year-old pancake recipe. Pair your breakfast with an orange pineapple kale mimosa for a boozy vitamin kick." - Candice Woo