Cafe Madeline

I have not posted a review in a long time but I had to leave one for this beautiful gem of a restaurant. We live in the area and being a large family, we do not eat out anywhere fancy or above a certain price range. I almost did not give this place a shot because its prices are just a tad bit above other breakfast options in the area, but man oh man are they worth every single penny. The food is always prepared perfectly. Nothing has been overcooked in ny 5 visits back to back. They have amazing and different pastries that I have not seen anywhere else outside of very niche or focused pastry shops. The menu serves everyone by offering options for everything from gluten free, vegan, or even keto dietary needs. The prices are a tad higher than others in the area but honestly try a lobster roll from here and realize you get more meat and less fluff (like mayo or other accompaniments) than from places like the red hook lobster pound who skimp on the lobster and charge an absurd amount. The French toast options were all delicious. The flatbush breakfast was superb and everything worked so well together (I would use bellas instead of shitake mushrooms but nonetheless it was delicious). The star of everything here is the Coffee. Madeline uses a Brooklyn owned snd operated coffee maker with known quality and the baristas are gods and goddesses among men. I love coffee. I mean it. I live for a good cup or even two in a day. I have never had better coffee that is consistent and balanced. I absolutely love them. I do not make these determinations lightly friends but this is hands down one of the best places to eat in Brooklyn for breakfast or brunch and with the service being as good as it is for as popular as it is (go on Saturday or Sunday morning and my god you would think your on the stock exchange main floor during a major IPO event). Eat here ny friends they are awesome and deserve every bit of money, love, and support. Madelines is the heart of Cortelyou and deserves the title undisputed.

Loved that it has gluten free options and substitutions

The gluten cake was and feta spinach spoiled !!