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Madi, San Diego, CA

Madi

4.6
4.6
402 Reviews
$30 and under
Breakfast

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 32 times today
  • Great for brunch
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Charming
Bringing all-day brunch and grab-and-go coffee to Normal Heights, Madi is the upcoming daytime counterpart to Madison on Park, the well-established mid-century modern restaurant and bar that opened in University Heights in 2015.

Offering a quick-service coffee counter fueled by Heartwork Coffee out of Mission Hills that’ll feature the full range of espresso drinks, specialty beverages, and tea as well as fresh pastries, Madi will also be an anytime option for sit-down breakfasts, mimosa-powered brunches, and casual lunches.

Its breakfast menu ranges from waffle churro sticks and breakfast burritos to skirt steak eggs Benedict and a variety of pancakes based on a 60-year-old recipe from Madison co-owner Matthew, whose family runs a century-old breakfast spot in the midwest.

Lunch will hinge on build-your-own grain and salad bowls along with lettuce wraps, ceviche, a burger, and a classic Tuna Melt!

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Breakfast, Californian, Mediterranean
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Fri 8:30 am–2:00 pm Fri–Sun 8:00 am–2:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (619) 915-5522
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Tomas Felix
  • Neighborhood
    Kensington
  • Parking details
    None
  • Additional
    Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 402 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • San Diego

    Great for brunch

  • San Diego

    Great for brunch

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Madi is a delightful brunch spot with "amazing food" and "great vibes." The menu offers diverse options like churro waffle sticks and a standout breakfast sandwich. Guests love the "friendly and attentive" service, though it can be busy and sometimes noisy. The cozy patio is perfect for social gatherings.

402 Reviews
  1. OpenTable Diner

    San Diego

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 15, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Food was amazing wait staff was nice no complaints just a very hot spot so expect it to be packed

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  2. David

    San Diego

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on November 10, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Exceptional food, drink, atmosphere, service. Get in early, this place sure is busy. We'll return for sure.

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  3. Vincent

    San Diego

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 1, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    The mimosas were great, the food was decent, the service was slow. Probably took 10-15 minutes after getting seated just to get drink orders. The Goat Cheese Blackberry Pancakes and Chicken Fried Steak were good but nothing crazy. After we got our food, we didn't see our waitress for a long time and when we were ready to leave I had to walk to her to ask for the check.

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  4. Mark

    Orange County

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on October 26, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great service. Friendly, nice and efficient. Also good atmosphere

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  5. Courtney

    Minneapolis

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on October 25, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The Churro waffle sticks were perfection. The crisp Ness of the waffle coated in cinnamon sugar stood up perfectly to the sauce to maintain the exact right level of crunch when you bit in to it. Very impressed! My chicken fried steak was also good and not too greasy or heavy as it can often be when you order it in a diner kind of environment. What may have impressed me the most was that my side of sourdough was perfectly toasted and came pre buttered with the exact right amount of butter to fully coat the slice but not make it soggy. Great job, Madi! I'll be back!

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  6. adriana

    Las Vegas

    11 reviews

    2.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on October 24, 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    Good came out quick but our server took forever to come back. We got up and asked for a box to go, our check and paid our tab, and the server still took a long long time to acknowledge us at all. Noticed everyone around us but our table. After an overnight shift, not really where I would like to have breakfast at but oh well.

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  7. Mikha

    San Diego

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 23, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    beautiful environment and amazing food. amazing time with my family for my birthday :)

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  8. Kim

    Orange County

    13 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on October 23, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    This place is AMAZING !!! great food and service . Already made my next reservation 👍👍

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  9. Jessica

    San Diego

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on October 19, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Such a cute restaurant, the decor is so clean and beautiful! Great ambiance! The food was soooo delicious…. we had the chilaquiles and blackberry goat pancakes and both were outstanding! The service was amazing, everyone was very friendly. Will definitely be going back soon.

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  10. YENAK

    Los Angeles

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 5, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I recently had a wonderful brunch at Madi. The atmosphere was cozy and inviting, with a warm and welcoming vibe! The food was delicious with well-prepared dishes that were both flavorful and satisfying! I highly recommend here for anyone looking for a great brunch spot!

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FAQs

Madi offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (619) 915-5522.

Madi is rated 4.6 stars by 402 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 32 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Madi

3737 Adams Ave, San Diego, CA 92116-2220

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Kensington
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Fri 8:30 am–2:00 pm Fri–Sun 8:00 am–2:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Breakfast, Californian, Mediterranean
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    None
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Tomas Felix
  • Additional
    Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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