In Short Hardwood floors, tables and chairs scattered in front of a fireplace; the decor is reminiscent of a French countryside cottage. Orders are placed at the front counter and brought to the table. Full breakfast, lunch and dinner menus are available; however, patrons are invited to come just for a glass of wine or cup of coffee. No meal would be complete without trying the strawberries ...
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Posted by Citysearch
on April 03, 2008, (Edited November 15, 2007)
Mmmm for those that work downtown...the smell in the mornings here
are great. Fresh baked bread and melted butter...oh man...talk about
heaven. Must try folks.
the consistently solid menu of la madeleineis french-inspired soups, salads and entrees keep the self-service lines advancing like a napoleonic march. salads are dressed and tossed to order, quick picks like croque-monsieurs and quiches await in a heated display case, and a blackboard lists the...
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Found pastry to be less than expected. Filling of tart tasted like pudding-cup,
Filo of Napoleon not crisp, flaky, but dense, soft. Filling of cream
puff tasted more like a butter cream frosting. This may be what pastry
is down here, but I would direct you to Monterey California's Paris
Bakery or even FiFi's in Pacific Grove. I think I was generous in
rating it average. Have not tried the restaraunt ...
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