Madison Cafe

Came here 3/30 for breakfast. The food was really good. I always love me some good diner food. Who would’ve thought. I think I’ll make this place one of my regulars. Highly recommend this spot. The service was fast and friendly.

The staff was friendly and courteous. The atmosphere is a breath of fresh air. I came here twice when it was a steakhouse. Total change and for the better. Large windows and vibrant colors add to the appeal. I ordered a Philly cheese steak which could've used some seasoning with fries (only one kind of fry BTW I seasoned, sweet potato...etc) The prices are very affordable and the portions are generous. I'm recommending this place if you happen to be in the area and want to grab a bite to eat.

Visited a couple of times exclusively because of their salmon 😅 VERY good and tasty - usually ordered with mashed potatoes or with rice and vegetables The place was very clean and the service was excellent - they always made you feel as if you were having lunch back at home! The prices are very affordable, no matter what your order Their food is very tasty, fresh and clean - very good latin american cuisine 👍🏻 Their coffee is also pretty good, unlike the regular coffees you find in some other places 🌝

Went there this morning for breakfast. Food was decent, but asked for well done home fries. They were cooked like Chunky Mashed Potatoes. OVERALL: I cautiously recommend this restaurant.

Nice, friendly, and prompt service. Ive always seen this place when I do laundry. It's located right next to it. I decided to check if they serve breakfast all day. To my delight they do. It's an extra $1 after 11am, but who cares it's worth it. I don't eat pork so I was ecstatic to find out they have several beef and turkey options. My suggestion. Drop a load of clothes in the laundromat and go have breakfast.

I was hungry and I asked for a sandwich with everything and they send it plain and then I call the store again and they send me the lettuce and tomatoe with ketchup and mayo so when you order from here you basically have to make your own sandwich

The food was really good and I love how it had a variety of options. The staff was nice and very attentive too. My only issue was the bathroom, it looked like it hadn't been attended in awhile.

It was awesome!! Just 15 minutes away from Manhattan you'll find this awesome place. I am vegan and in a daily struggle to get good food, the staff took really good care of us and made me a huge portion of vegetables. You get water for free and coffee for just 1 dollar. The staff is awesome and the prices are very good. I paid 8 dollars and my friend for the pancakes 6. We are full! Thank you so much :)

I LOVE THIS PLACE. I went here with my dad after him and my mom got separated. Best time in my life. GET THE CHICKEN TENDERS AND FRIES I SWEAR ITS GOD TRUST!! The cheesecake kinda sucks here but it's Madison cafe 10/10 would recommend I love this place.

Came here 3/30 for breakfast. The food was really good. I always love me some food diner food. Who would've thought. I think I'll make this place one of my regulars. Highly recommend this spot. The service was fast and friendly.

The worst! Customer Service is Terrible! Delivery Terrible! Not even convenient anymore! Save Your Money! Beware!

Madison is super close to my new job and is a fan favorite with the entire staff so I've had It a few times and it's honestly hit or miss depending what you order. But when you do order the right thing? It's great! Do try: Breakfast sandwiches! Specifically their bacon egg and cheese. I've had it with both pork and turkey bacon and it was amazing both times. It is a tad more expensive than the local bodegas (around $6), but it literally puts the nearby bodega sandwiches to shame. They definitely pack in $6 worth of bacon, and it's just soo much more flavorful than what I've had at other spots nearby. Also do try the chicken tenders. They are juicy, and crispy, and a pretty good portion size for lunch. Next thing to try is their burgers. I had a bacon cheeseburger from Madison's that was still delicious 2 hrs later and barely hot. Avoid: The French fries. And it hurts me to say this because lord knows I love my French fries. But they just aren't good. They taste like frozen bagged fries, but a cheap brand. I really wish they'd just cut up fresh potatoes. Also avoid the burritos and wraps, unless your expectations are low. The burrito was filled with way too many pinto beans and the steak inside was more chewy fat than steak. I couldn't even finish it. I also had a grilled chicken wrap that was subpar at best. Maybe some other wraps have a bit more flavor but the grilled chicken was basic but mediocre. Come for breakfast and maybe got chicken tenders, but don't expect high quality food. Just good food that will get you through lunch.

The smoothies are great, quesadillas as well are decent. My go to orders are those but I haven't enjoyed the tacos there at all. It's a nice place to get something to eat once in a while when your on your lunch break. I also like their salad but they something put too little of Salad inside when ordering more than 3 toppings.

This place just get worse by the minute today I was charge for a 20 oz. Ginger ale $2.50 and the other day I went to have breakfast here with a friend and they gave me a dirty cup..I believe I had enough of them don't think I am coming back..I love their coffee but this owner really is out of hand with his price

I used to frequent this place pretty often, due to working in the area. The food is pretty standard diner food, with some Mexican/Spanish food options. The establishment is clean and the waitstaff is very attentive and friendly. However, my biggest issue with this place are the prices. This diner is located in one of the lower-income areas of the Bronx, but everything is overpriced with small portions. It doesn't seem as if they are catering to the community.

The best breakfast burrito special with bacon. Soooooo good! They always make it perfect each time.

3 stars as a first visit ONLY because of the chef and general decor...with that said... I pass this place often. Finally one Wednesday night around 7 PM, it's brightly lit sign finally seduced me after a long meeting and local shopping spree which had my stomach sounding like it was revving for tryouts at the Daytona nationals. Struggling in with multiple shopping bags, I plopped wearily down at a table. I was shortly greeted by a very young studious looking waitress who almost comically looked as if she was playing dress up. I was handed a colorful brochure style menu from which I ordered a bacon burger deluxe (no cheese please). I also asked for a serving of iced tea. I was given a glass of water with a straw and as I sipped it, I took a good look at the place. Brightly lit, clean looking, COLORFUL table setups... a little kiddie playland themed for my taste with all the primary colors at each table. Meh! It seemed to have a bar on the back left and centrally located in the back was a beautifully decorated wall that led as I found out later to stairs on the right (not sure where those went up to) and restrooms on the left. The waitress stood near my table for a bit so I tried to talk with her to throw off the feel that she was hovering without cause. "Nice place,,,How long are you here?" I asked "I'm new!" she responded. Mentally shaking my head at her I tried again...(clears throat) "I mean this location." Her response was "Oh...I came to work at 3 today and will probably be here til 10 or so" At that moment... she appeared in my mind as a bobble head that somehow had been brought to life by a modern Papa Geppetto and given a job so that she and Pinnochio could make ends meet in the real live world. (sigh) She brought to my table a bacon CHEESEBURGER with a pickle wedge and small dipping container sized coleslaw. I blinked at it, too tired to complain about the cheese I had specifically not wanted. The iced tea was brought in a plastic 8 oz? take out cup complete with lid minus straw. (sigh) no problem. I just recycled the one from my water glass. It tasted like the powdered Western Beef Ice Tea Mix kind. Does that make it "home made?" HOWEVER...Where the &*%#* were my damn fries! Furthermore... was I supposed to throw back the little packaged cole slaw like a tequila shot? No silverware huh? That told me fries would not be joining my burger. I made a note to be sure they would not make my final bill. I did enjoy the burger which was perfectly grilled, flavorful and juicy. (Chef shoutout!) It was the burger that made me more forgiving of the blundering waitress at this point. I decided to order something to take home for my hubby. I asked the waitress if the Monte Cristo Panini listed as turkey, ham,cheddar mayo could be made without the ham. She looked completely confused before chatting with the chef responding "the menu says it comes with the ham" As hubby does not eat pork, I instructed her to forget the Monte Cristo and I ordered a cheese steak wrap. I asked for the restroom and was presented with a key attached to a hefty steel bar. (gas station status) I was directed to the left of the back central wall. On the door of the ladies room was a handwritten sign declaring the restroom off limits to those who were not customers. Entering the small restroom, I fell in love with the tiled cabinet and beautiful floating bowl sink. That was the end of my fascination as the bathroom smelled of urine and needed a cleanup of the tissue strewn floor. I returned to find that my bill was almost $25! Say What??? Looking at it I discovered that although I had not been charged for the eloped fries, I had been overcharged for the bacon cheeseburger by 50 cents. The Monte Cristo panini I had not ordered due to its pork content had appeared. The cheese steak wrap was in its rightful place. I pointed out the errors of the bill becoming annoyed when I had to show her the menu to correct the burger price. The chef had already prepared both the cheese wrap and the Monte Cristo and shot her a blood freezing glare when she asked him to unpack the Monte Cristo. He looked over at me shaking his head in frustration but flashing me a smile nonetheless. Kudos to him for holding his cool! The bill was retotaled and came down to about $17.00. I couldn't resist informing her that her final error was not showing the customers the tax amount after the subtotals on their bills to avoid discrepancies. She thanked me and I offered the inexperienced soul encouraging words for her waitress career. Because I enjoyed the food, I will return and hope that this particular waitress has improved or that she is not present at all when I arrive. SUMMARY Go for the food! Well done for sure! Avoid the waitress of small frame, dark hair, wearing glasses if you want to be serviced by an experienced server. I will update this review in the very near future

Madison opened up a few years ago about 2 blocks from me. I believe since they have opened most of my money has contributed to their success. Their quality of service both internally and externally are the best I've ever received. Their meals go great at anytime, especially after hangovers. I love Madison so much.

I ordered on Seamless. My Wife and I wanted breakfast so we ordered online. We are fantastic cooks and put love into every meal. It breaks my heart knowing people own establishments and don't care about the food Dry, undercooked and scant. Bacon, Eggs and Cheese shouldn't be $5 and be this underdeveloped. I even tipped the guy. The only reason why I'll agree with the star because the delivery was fast. Still no excuse to make horrid food and charge a unreasonable amount.

This place sucks!! The food tastes like really bad fast food. I mean, how can you mess up a salad, or French fries?!?!! Go elsewhere.

I am giving this establishment five stars because they are hard working wonderful individuals that make great food and I have always supported this business because they have healthier food options in a community that struggles to provide that competing with the fast food chains around them. My only criticism is this... Please understand that you are serving a population of individuals who are struggling and most of the time want to support you but can't afford to. As a personal food caterer myself, serving and selling food most of my life it pains me to see places such as these doing the community a disservice but expecting support. Please figure out a better way to serve the full community but looking at the way you price your food. I tried to purchased your grilled chicken legs and you would charge me $3.25 for each piece? A full lunch is $10.00 that is fair but you would charge me the same for just 3 chicken legs. Then your person comes over and touched the cooked chicken with gloves he was using for something at the grill and not food services gloves at that?!? Please you all work to hard and have a nice establishment, don't let reviews like this one ruin your business. We all must do better and be better. Thank you!

We ordered via grubhub and the delivery person refused to deliver to the apt ($3 delivery fee plus 20% tip). Delivery person returned food and I called the cafe who says their policy is no cash refund on "refused" orders. Person was extremely rude. I called grubhub to express explain client experience. I ended up getting my refund.

Quesadillas are the best here that's all I get at Madison can't vouch for the other food. Steak quesadilla are the best

I used to order from Madison twice a day. Where I work in the Bronx it's one of the few options. This is the same for many of my 30+ coworkers. My experience in the last few weeks has caused me to drastically change my opinion and decide not order any longer. Here's some of the surprises you too can expect from them. 1. Think that published price on the menu/website is correct? WRONG! 2. Willing to pay a premium for fresh squeezed OJ or carrot juice? Big cup of ice with a spash of juice. 3. Nothing says we appreciate our repeats like a sudden $3 delivery fee. 4. Hope your not in a hurry. Call for breakfast and you will be on hold for 5 minutes.

This is my go to place for delivery. The food is always as expected. I frequently order the quesadillas, waffles, deluxe cheeseburger and the custom salads. I love that you can order breakfast at night. The food is delicious and always hot on arrival. The delivery always takes about 20-30 minutes which is an added bonus. I am happy when I order because I know that it going to be how I like it with no changes. Thank you, Madison Cafe, for your consistency!

This place was recommended to me from a coworker so I thought it would have been better to try something different.....I should have ordered from the place I always order from. Sorry but I will never order from here again. I had chorizo sausage with 2 eggs sunny side up platter and a berry smoothie.... the chorizo sausage came whole. I always order this and have never had it whole. It's always chopped up. The potatoes with the platter was dry and the toast was so cold the butter didn't melt. The berry smooth was the joke of it all. It was blended fruit....that's all no ice. Sorry $12.00 for breakfast that was horrible isn't good at all.

Madison Cafe has good green shakes.. the food is hit or miss. I ordered a chicken quesadilla with cheese. The chicken was very dry and overall it tasted pretty bland. I was glad that they provided sour cream & guacamole with the order- otherwise I wouldn't have bothered eating it.

I just had a chicken Caesar salad with a smoothie and IT TASTED AMAZING!!! I forgot the name of the smoothie but it had blueberries, banana, cranberry and strawberries. I just might order another smoothie! So good

Food is great but theres always this short lady at the cashier who makes faces when order which is very not welcoming.

Extremely rude staff. Delivery guy needs a walking gos. Always getting lost. Will never order from this place again. Extremely unprofessional, imagine them making your food! Ughh!

Fast. Quick. Cheap. Sign me up for one of the best lunch options in the area. Salad bar? Check. Diner food? Check. Hot table? Check. I'm in here 3xs a week, so yea, its good.

Came to this restaurant on 12/12/20 to get breakfast. The short mexican lady at the front desk was very unwelcoming, no hello, just attitude. I was pressed for time so I decided to order something that I can watch them cook. I sat down to eat, I ask the short mexican lady at the register for ketchup and she got upset stating "look on the table". When I went to pay for my food, I had to ask for a straw and I asked her if she can rinse the top of the soda can because it was dirty around the rim, she got mad and told me that my bill was $13 plus $1 for the water( the water that she used to rinse my can of soda). Then she proceeded to ignore the fact I was not only asking for her name and waiting to pay my bill, so when a male mexican man walked in, she stated "NEXT" to the man as if I was invisible. "The manager" comes to give me the ladies names at the desk because when he walked in to the restaurant, she spoke to him in spanish". The manager named "David" was also rude. The manager stated " her name is "Maria" and my name is "David". No apologies, no sense of care! I will never go back in that restaurant as I feel was their intentions. Very racist people in there. They also charge an extra fee for using a debit/credit card. Beware!!!!!

I always order from this cafe, lately the food been very awful. Even though they food was never consistent at all as far as taste. Shouldn't all the cooks follow ONE RECIPE. I literally just ordered pancakes and bacon. Very stale & cold. They both seem like they was cooked hours ago this morning and left sitting to the side, and I was just giving a old order. Buttermilk pancakes should be made with buttermilk or butter and milk add 2caps of vanilla extract. Now we talking". If you come up with recipes & proper measurements, type up a guide book for cooks to follow, I think you'll be better off. I won't be ordering from here for a while. I just wasted money on a order I'm literally about to throw in the garbage. It was not fresh at All and I'm never the type to really complain!

Horrible, used to love this place a few years back , not anymore prices went up and food and service got worse. Who's the owner of this place? They need to do better and take more pride in their business PERIOD.

I love this place, it's a South Bronx secret!! The food is always fresh and seasoned but NOT salty, which is why I love to bring my Mom here for breakfast, lunch and dinner when we don't want to cook. The cooks are all very skilled and will make it for you if they don't have it already! The Waitresses are friendly and helpful, in the Winter its warm you don't have to sit with your coats on and in the Summer its cool, clean and pleasant! Oh and deliveries are fast and your food is not slopped around in the containers like some delivery places! 10 STARS

I have only positive things to say about this place not only is the food good but it's affordable as well and the people there are so nice can't get enough of this place!!!

I have been going to this mediocre café for a little over a year. The ONLY reason I go is because they accept debit card as I rarely carry cash. Today, the Manager I believe had the NERVE to overcharge me. His reason being was that he was charging tax. I always get the run around their for prices but today was it for me. I had just purchased the same meal the day before!!!! So I told him I never pay that much. His response, while not looking at me, was "tax". I said I never pay that much again. His final response was " So then you owe me taxes". I told him " Forget it" and walked out. Who says that? Poor customer service. Will not be going back and will spreading the word.

Very overated place. I waited 20mins, and not one staff member acknowledged me. I had to sit down on my own, and still, I did not get one waitress. No drinks, no utensils, no menu. I mad eye contact and signaled them to come over, still nothing. Stay away. I left. I heard their food is overpriced and overrated too.

I literally order breakfast from here every weekend and every chance that I get and weekdays when I have a chance I order lunch I am so involved with this place, the food is amazing the prices are amazing. And just recently I happened to stroll into the restaurant because it's rare for me to stumble into the restaurant and it is lovely. I love this place they never let me down when I order my food is always correct and I have an allergy so I inform them and they never get my orders wrong !! Thank you guys!!

I stopped in with my daughter at 12:00 Sunday afternoon. There were 3 empty tables that needed to be cleaned. We waited 20 minutes to be seated while the waitresses served other customers and took orders. We left without being seated.

Food not worth the price. Had a chicken Cesar wrap and it was probably one of the worst wraps I had in my life. High prices for less than mediocre tasting food. Won't be coming back here.

Food is amazing! I always order some buttermilk pancakes for breakfast. I love thier burgers, salads and Mexican tacos. And you can't go wrong with a tropical smoothie!

We order from Madison Cafe quite often at work. We always go for the quesadillas; which are always delicious with more than generous portions. We have also tried the salads, burgers, wraps and philly cheese steaks, which are all good as well. Delivery service is always fast. Definitely recommend them, they have never disappointed us!

The biggest problem with this restaurant is that they charge $10 for delivery but they dont even bring the food to your door. I had to go downstairs and my building has an elevator with a courtyard entrance so theres no safety excuse. There are plenty of places in the bronx that have free delivery and a $5 minimum that have delivered to my door. The menu was ok but there is no category for sides. If i order a cheese burger it comes with fries but i cant order a side of fries. As for the food its more authentic than some of the other mexican food that ive had but its not exactly to die for. Could be better.

My first time there for a quick bite on a lunch break. In assuming the waitress was new because I've been a waitress before and she was just ah-fumbling, but I cut her a lot of slack and things went okay. The Cajun chicken quesadilla was good too, nice and flavorful, they could've diced up the green peppers a little smaller, that would've been great. The portion was also gracious for the price , and it's wholesome food, not fast food, I liked that. Also, this is probably a stretch but if the coffee if going to be cheap tasting, do like IHOP and make it bottomless....

I've eaten here numerous times and I thought everytime it was good . I've had salads from here with extra spice , French fries with eggs, burgers and fruit shakes and all were good . The staff is friendly and very welcoming . I do wish they had more of a selection with different types of chicken, and there mac and cheese tastes like boxed Mac and cheese so I wasn't thrilled by it .

Always used to order from this place but they do some false advertising on the facility with free delivery which is not true they charge $3.00.

I used to love this place but little by little they disappointed me, their guacamole is tasteless and it tastes like it has some other mysterious ingredients than avocado or they use low grade avocados and a tiny cup is a $1. I love tostadas but the chicken ones it has dry up breast meat and the beef one has chewy pieces of steak, I rather have the chicken ones with dark meat if they don't know how to cook a juicy chicken breast or have ground beef if they are going to use the bad cuts of the beef to make the tostadas or all the other dishes they serve with beef or chicken. What I love about their tostadas is that the crispy part is not mass produced, it seems homemade. Yesterday my husband bought me two tostadas and when I went to eat my second one I food a hair mixed in with the lettuce and I will never eat there again. I hate giving bad reviews specially for places I love, my husband tells me they use hair nets so I can't explain how that hair ended up in my tostada.

Very upset with Madison. My company has been ordering from here on a daily business since they have opened. Today I was overcharged for a salad, when i called and asked why I was told it was because I went over the 5 allotted veggies, when I explained I only had 3 veggies, I was put on a long hold and the woman came back to the phone saying that I was charged and extra dollar for a small plastic condiment cup of dressing which had spilled in the bag. I am not big in sending food back instead I will just never order from there again. It sucks too because they are a great addition to this neighborhood which is a food dessert but customer service is key. Totally disappointed, the greens were wilted and the packaging was a mess..

This place is a grease joint. The French fries are deep fried in old grease. I won't give this food to my dog

Manhattan-level prices for at what is at best, mediocre diner food. I stop by some mornings to get an iced coffee, but I have yet to eat something worth going back for. Their breakfast sandwiches are fine, but their Mexican menu and general sandwiches are nothing to write home about. There definitely are cheaper alternatives nearby, but they're the only ones who have a liquor license, if that is something you are looking for.

Delivery is prompt and always delish. So far, every time I've ordered, it has been good. Spinach quesadilla and steak burritos are very good and filling.

Love Madison Cafe. The food is good but the menu could be expanded a little more. I usually order the chicken and broccoli quesadilla. You'll occasionally find New York's finest dining here on their lunch break. Which says enough, it's good food that isn't expensive and is served hot and fresh. Haven't had any complaints. Maybe aside from the being placed on hold for 5 minutes each time I call . That can definitely use some improvement

What is wrong with this place? Just about everything. Never consistent. One day the food is great but other days it's inedible. They ALWAYS overcharge on the bill. The service is mostly without a smile.

the food isn't to great only thing i order from them is a salad, i order the same salad the last few times i went in and each time the salad cost more than the last time and eveytime i ask y is it so much they tell me b/c of the taxes. i wont be going back in there i have to find a new salad place in the neighborhood

the first time i went there, it was nice, was treated good, but the 2nd and 3rd time, me and my friend waited almost 30 minutes for our food to come. Today i went in with my friend, and after she ordered a smoothie made with water, (they made an error) and put milk. After she tried to exchange it or get her money back, they refused. My friend left empty handed. Let me not forget that for every item you purchase, they put tax. They mislead everyone with their menus stating that there are no taxes but when you order, they do. Dont say you werent warned. My friend and I will not be going back ever!!!

Today I ordered a smoothie and it was busy so the manager rushed the order. When I got it I asked if it was made with water, milk or juice. No one could give me an answer so I ask for another one. (I'm lactose intolerant) The staff was making another 1 for me -no problem when I he was about to give it to me to exchange for the 1 I didn't even touch..the manager yells "$5.80". I said excuse me... not being rude nor raising my voice.. I would like to change it for the 1 he just made for me. NO! You have one another 1 it would be $5.80. I tried explaining he cut me off rude saying what you gonna do with that 1 I said exchange it for the 1 he just made. You can give that to someone,,,, I'm like no sir who am I going to give it to. I paid for the smoothie and another item here is my ticket I paid with a CC. I left with NO REFUND AND NO SMOOTHIE. I tried to call the bank to cancel my order. It's not about the $5.80 clearly... it's about customer service and not speaking to your customers the way he did.... "the customer is always right" clearly HE didn't get that MEMO. It looked like the staff that did the smoothie was scared to give it to me saying "sorry miss he saying you have to pay". I hope he didn't get in trouble but I thanked him for his service. I will no longer go to this place!!! Coworkers suggested I throw my smoothie on him or the counter but I am not that kind of person. GOOD RIDDANCE