Enchanting greenhouse-like cafe with a fresh, veg-forward menu. Standouts: mussel toast, mortadella sandwich, life-changing peas. Bakery goods too!
Willa Moore reviews Cafe Mado, a Prospect Heights spot offering a fresh take on small plates in a unique greenhouse setting, highlighting seasonal dishes and house-baked goods.
This Prospect Heights all-day cafe offers a fresh, vegetable-forward menu with seasonal small plates in an enchanting, greenhouse-like atmosphere. From the team behind Place des Fêtes, Cafe Mado provides a delightful dining experience from breakfast through dinner. Standout items include their famous mussel toast, the 'Tony' mortadella sandwich, and life-changing English peas, alongside excellent bread and pastries from their bakery, Laurel Bakery.
Cafe Mado offers a vegetable-forward menu with seasonal small plates, with highlights like their 'INSANE' mussel toast, the highly recommended 'Tony' mortadella sandwich, and 'life-changing' English peas. The restaurant also features excellent bread and pastries from its bakery, Laurel Bakery, and French toast. While most feedback is positive, one mention notes the Caesar salad appearance in a somewhat humorous context.
"Customers rave about the 'INSANE' mussel toast, the 'Tony' mortadella sandwich, and 'life-changing' English peas. The restaurant also offers praised French toast and pastries from its in-house bakery."
Customers consistently praise Cafe Mado, highlighting its unique dishes, fresh flavors, and inviting atmosphere. It's frequently recommended for various dining occasions, from casual lunches to celebratory dinners.
Important Note
One user noted that while Cafe Mado was covered by food media almost a year ago, they questioned its inclusion on a 'best new restaurant' list due to being 'old news.'
"Cafe Mado was suggested as a restaurant option."
Neutral"The author suggested Cafe Mado as a potentially quiet dining option in Brooklyn."
Neutral"Cafe Mado is mentioned as a place to get French toast."
Neutral"Cafe Mado was mentioned as a dining option along with other suggestions on Franklin Street."
Positive"The user mentioned Cafe Mado as a restaurant that opened in May and was covered by food media almost a year ago, questioning its inclusion on a 'best new restaurant' list due to being 'old news'."
Neutral"Recommends Cafe Mado as a third option, highlighting its excellent and unique egg sandwiches and good selection of pastries. Mentions they also have a full sit-down brunch menu but casual items can be ordered from the pastry counter."
Positive"Cafe Mado was recommended for its unique menu."
Positive"The commenter agrees with the suggestion of Cafe Mado, praising its top-notch service and overall positive atmosphere and food."
Positive"This restaurant offers a steak night on Mondays, which perfectly aligns with the user's request for birthday dinner options."
Positive"Cafe Mado in Brooklyn is a place the user really likes."
Positive"The Tony sandwich at Cafe Mado in Prospect Heights is described as insanely delicious."
Positive"The user clarifies that they want to indulge in unhealthy food choices when asking for recommendations for the salad."
Positive"The user expresses that they are thinking about the Caesar salad from Cafe Mado non-stop and recommends trying it."
Positive"The user is looking for restaurants with Caesar salads similar to Cafe Mado's presentation and preparation."
Positive"The user expresses that the Caesar salad from Cafe Mado is very flavorful with interesting flavors like anchovy and a great texture."
Positive"Responding to a suggestion, the user expresses interest in trying it and thanks the commenter."
Positive"The original poster loves the presentation and how Cafe Mado prepares their Caesar salad, seeking similar restaurants."
Positive"This comment is a reference to the Dagobah system from Star Wars, describing the appearance of the Caesar salad."
Neutral"Cafe Mado was suggested as a potential restaurant for a birthday dinner, aligning with the user's request for a lively spot in NYC."
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