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    Cafe Madre

    3.8 (66 reviews)
    InexpensiveCoffee & Tea, Cafes
    Open 8:00 am - 3:00 pm

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    Dogs allowed
    Outdoor seating

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    Menu 2/2026
    Steffany I.

    We stumbled upon the cafe while waiting for lunch. The cafe is in the middle of the Milagro Centre. They offered different coffees, plenty of teas and also sandwiches. There was only one staff member at the time so it took a while to order and get a drinks. We got the kids hot chocolate and Horchata Latte. The latte was rich and creamy and we loved it. The kids drinks were a good size and not too hot which was nice. There were several tables in the front of the cafe and more around the centre. So it was nice to sit and take our time.

    Mobile cafe madre off 28th & Valley way.
    Ashley P.

    This review if for the coffee truck they currently have in midtown. They have a few lattes, teas and baked goods. The vibe walking by is very lively and upbeat. The music was a little too loud but the barista turned it down when we came in. The service was very fast and the barista was very pleasant. I ordered the Dulce Canelo which was a 10/10 and the Chocolate banana bread also 10/10, it was very moist. This is a great spot for people to sit and sip right off of 28th st. & Valley way. Although seating space is limited.

    My Mexican Mocha
    Denise J.

    Had a little time on my hands so decided to stop and smell the...coffee. I ordered the Mexican Mocha for there. I love when I'm given an actual cup and saucer for eat-in at a coffee shop. There's just something special about sipping a coffee drink from a ceramic cup. The Mexican Mocha was wonderful. Great mix of cocoa and cinnamon with a rich coffee taste. Milagro is a wonderful Carmichael treat, offering up so many restaurants. It means this is a super place for people watching too. The staff was friendly and service was speedy. I'm looking forward to my next visit.

    Joakima G.

    The barista was friendly, but not very helpful--she admitted she hasn't tried any of the drinks because she doesn't "drink that kind of stuff." ‍ I ordered an iced dirty lavender matcha with oat milk, and honestly, it was just okay. On top of that, she was the only one working, so orders before mine took priority, which made the wait much longer than expected. If you're looking for a spot to sit, relax, and have a conversation, the ambience is nice for leisure time. But if you're just trying to grab a drink and go, this isn't the place.

    Iced Mexican Mocha
    Ray B.

    I wasn't sure they were open since Milagro looked shut down, but they were. Plenty of parking and seating.

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    Tiffany K.

    The only cafe at the Milagro Center, I used to come here quite often! Cute spot with lots of plants and seating. I usually like to support small businesses, what gives me pause is when I'm charged $.50 to add a splash of soy milk in my coffee. Is it me? Does that seem petty to charge for that? Anyway, I suppose when Starbucks lets you add milk or soy without any charge (or any other cafe that I have been to for that matter), it seems a bit petty to charge extra for this. In addition, when my daughter ordered a hot tea and asked for honey to be added, it was also going to cost an extra $.50. It's like In'n'Out charging money for a ketchup packet. (Restaurants do this in Australia, heaven forbid that ever happens in the US.) Anyone who knows me will say that I am "all about the principle." I just can't bring myself to pay $.50 for a tablespoon of non-dairy creamer to add to my coffee smh.

    06.12.22 Golden Lemonade $4.25
    May A.

    Café Madre is located inside the Milagro Centre in Downtown Carmichael This was my first visit at this cafe. It is between a gelato shop and a Mexican restaurant. Temps were in mid 80's today but felt like in the 90's. I ordered refresher drinks, Golden Lemonade and Madre Berry, I love the tart on the Madre Berry which included coconut water, strawberries, cardamon, and lemonade but my favorite was the Golden Lemonade with pineapple and turmeric (ordered it twice). I also ordered the Pizza Sandwich. It was okay but I'm not a fan. It's a pepperoni and cheese pizza sandwich-style. It came with chips. The two young employees were fast but when they are slammed with customers have patience as they try to get the orders out as fast as they could. Seating is limited inside but if you step outside you can enjoy your food and drink in a covered outdoor food court common area. Review #2605

    Walk past this sign and enter the doors to the left to find the cafe
    Ashley C.

    We had a little trouble finding this spot because there's no sign outside, but we knew it was the right parking lot because we saw Cafe Madre on the shopping plaza sign off the street. You have to walk through the large Milagro sign and you'll see a giant outdoor fireplace & seating area. The Cafe is inside through the left automatic doors. There is a restaurant inside too, and looked like some other places that either closed down or are in process of opening up but it was a nice big area with community style seating and would be a cool indoor food market. Cafe Madre is front and center once you walk in. They have different kinds of drinks to choose from like coffee, tea and fresh juices, but we came for coffee. I got the horchata latte and it was yummy! It was so creamy and the perfect amount of sweetness. Love the sip lids too. My husband's almond roca latte was very strong in almond flavor but yummy - but if you don't like artificial almond flavor (think almond cookies with the almond extract) then you might not like it. It would be nice if that was a mocha so that you really get a true mix of the flavors like an almond roca chocolate candy. They had some seasonal drinks like pumpkin latte and egg nog latte but she said they were out of eggnog when my husband tried to order that. We are rarely in Carmichael but it's nice to know there's a great coffee shop in the area if we are driving through. I can't wait to see what other drinks they'll come up with for the next season.

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    Coffee and food was great. Great customer service. And the scenery inside is beautiful. Total vibe.

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    Very good coffe and service. I love the big selection of teas. Almond croissants is the best

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    I went to the Milagro Center not knowing what to expect. I immediately went to Cafe Madre and ordered the Mexican Mocha. Perfect.

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    4 years ago

    Thank you for tasty sandwiches and fresh lemonade. Highly recommend this place. Definitely will come back

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    I ordered a Mexican hot chocolate, not on the menu but I figured I would ask. It was the perfect addition to a cold foggy afternoon.

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    The first time here it was when they had recently opened. The interior was all white & bright…read more Matcha served in such a large cup for $8 or so, not bad. But idk... I prefer my matcha more bitter umami flavor. It felt it was water downed, not even too milky. Came again for the 2nd time and the inside was completely redecorated! Had lots of character & personality. It was giving very cozy vintage coffee shop. Hung around, did some work, & enjoyed an Earl Grey Matcha. This time their cups are half the size now for the same price as before. Flavor... same thing.... watered down. Heard another customer who came in ask for more matcha. Didn't know that's a thing so I may need to ask for that next time I come back. The large cups they served the matcha in before I saw it is used for their refresher drinks. The boy working at the cashier. He seems nice but might want to work on the customer service skills. No greeting but did let me know to ask if I had questions. He was probably shy. As for the owner, it seems he is involved with the community, which is awesome!!

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