Enchanting greenhouse cafe w/ fresh, seasonal small plates & handmade pasta. Great for all-day dining!
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 spot is a versatile all-day cafe offering a fresh take on seasonal American cuisine. From a bright, greenhouse-like daytime ambiance to a more refined evening setting, it transitions seamlessly. Expect vegetable-forward small plates, house-baked goods, and handmade pasta, with standout dishes like pissaladière and a praised mortadella sandwich.
The cuisine is a seasonal American approach with French and Cuban influences, featuring vegetable-forward small plates and handmade pasta. Highly recommended dishes include the 'INSANE' mussel toast, the 'Tony' mortadella sandwich, pissaladière, and a 'life-changing' English peas dish. The Caesar salad has also garnered significant attention for its presentation and flavor.
"Standout dishes include the 'INSANE' mussel toast, a well-loved mortadella sandwich called 'The Tony', pissaladière, and a particularly memorable English peas dish."
Customers have a highly positive sentiment, frequently recommending the restaurant for its unique dishes, fresh flavors, and inviting atmosphere.
Important Note
The restaurant's price level is indicated as $$$$, suggesting it may be on the pricier side.
"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."
Neutral"Cafe Mado is simply listed as a go-to breakfast spot."
Neutral"A user states that Cafe Mado, described as the new iteration of Oxalis, is quite good, though a little more casual."
Positive"User praised Cafe Mado for its really nice lunch, describing it as simple but perfectly executed."
Positive"User recommended Cafe Mado as top-notch, alongside Place des Fetes and Laurel Bakery."
Positive"The author recommends Cafe Mado as a restaurant fitting a request for unique contemporary, modern American, or eclectic dining experiences in NYC."
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