Enchanting greenhouse setting w/ seasonal small plates. Must-try: INSANE mussel toast & perfect mortadella sandwich.
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 offers a versatile dining experience, transitioning from a vibrant daytime cafe to a refined evening destination. With a focus on seasonal, vegetable-forward small plates and house-baked goods, it's a breath of fresh air. Standout dishes include the "INSANE" mussel toast and the perfectly executed 'The Tony' mortadella sandwich, making it a must-visit for a unique culinary experience.
The menu is vegetable-forward, emphasizing seasonal ingredients with a variety of small plates and expertly crafted sandwiches. Standout items include the highly praised 'mussel toast' and 'The Tony' mortadella sandwich. The English peas are described as 'life-changing,' and their pissaladière is also a recommended starter. The bakery offerings, including bread and pastries, are also noteworthy.
"Highly recommended dishes include the 'INSANE' mussel toast, 'The Tony' mortadella sandwich, and their uniquely prepared English peas. The pissaladière is also a notable starter."
Customers rave about the fresh, creative dishes and the unique, inviting atmosphere. The restaurant is frequently recommended for its standout small plates and perfectly executed sandwiches.
Important Note
The price level is noted as $$$$ in one review.
"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."
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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