I am shocked overall the store count is three. I guess maybe I'm just lucky and I have great experiences. Maybe being in the restaurant business for 30 years has helped me look over the little stuff and only comment on the big stuff. I hope people start having a better experience here. read more

If only the service was as good as the food I'd be here weekly. If you're willing to tolerate the bad service and the snooty attitude then you will enjoy the amazing flavor of the food. read more

la Madeleine - Bakeries Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

The mushroom soup is ok. It's purée not the traditional. Grilled cheese is delish! Chicken salad sandwich is blah. No seasoning to it. Onion soup delish! Now the bad part....the bathrooms are horrible! No TP, no soap, no paper towels. Very dirty!! Gross! read more

Recommend calling ahead to make sure they reopened. Health inspector shut them down immediately on 3/6/23. Live and dead roaches, and much more . . . read more

Very glorified cafeteria posing as a French bistro. If you've been to any other La Madeleine's, especially any in Texas, you'll be sadly disappointed by how things are run here. Constant turn over of underpaid workers = they don't care if your order is correct, food tastes funky and tasteless, bread and drinks often run out, no happy smiles of staff here... I'm nearly heartbroken about this new location (and FIRST in all of NM!) because I LOOVE La Madeleine in Texas, love the Rewards App, and have shared so many beautiful family memories here. But this isn't the classy French place I know with intelligent, caring staff and yummy food. This is a grandma cafeteria at best. It stays in business because of busy location on the corner of the mall. It's just bad. Yelp a local place instead. read more

My rating is higher than other Elites, since I knew it was a cafeteria-style chain going in. As a result, I'm comparing it to Pret a Manger, Paul, Panera, or even Furrs rather than Amphitryon, Le Troquet, or Clafoutis. The ambiance and organization of the restaurant remind me greatly of Panera, but rather than a boulangerie display at the front, they have patisserie. I am definitely coming back at some point to try their eponymous Madelines, and possibly some of the sweet croissants. The reasons for my high rating: Not only was the American-style dining room spacious, spotless, and complete with comfortable chairs and pleasing French decor, unlike every cafe we visited in France, there was no surcharge on our meal for using it. We were greeted at the door and given menus and a place to sit as we decided what to order rather than standing in the way of more decisive individuals (or being stuck behind less decisive individuals) at the counter. Preparing our own drinks at the drink station meant we didn't have to quibble about what "extra lemon" means when we desired some in our water. A selection of freshly baked bread & butter was supplied in the dining room to add to our meals. The Shrimp Crepes Florentine tasted remarkably fresh and was reasonably priced for its size at any cafeteria. The country potato soup with bacon and cheese had delightful smokiness and a subtle but rich flavor. The French Onion soup was neither beery, nor overly sweet. It was made with a well-rounded beef consomme, and the crouton was made of the bakery loaves, rather than pre-packaged crumble. The Potato Galette (possibly the best $3 we've spent on a breakfast item in quite some time) was full of scallion and cheesy goodness and griddled to perfection. read more

la Madeleine - Dishing it out at La Madeline - Bakeries Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

Honestly, this place sucks. Which is really sad because it's food wasn't bad, the issue is the staff and the way it's managed. Every single employee seemed upset to be at work. First the cashier rushed my husband to order, then she said they were out of the potato gallet which is fine but we weren't offered anything to replace it. We ordered a mimosa and was give a weird glass full of oj, bottle of champagne, and nothing else. Plus the bathroom was gross as well. I would go back if they replaced management and rude read more

la Madeleine - Bakeries Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

I would have given it one star but the omelette was pretty good. We got the quiche Lorraine, cinnamon bun French toast, omelette, chocolate croissant and the cherry yogurt pastry. They had one very dirty and very crumpled photo copied menu, which had been pulled from it's staples a several times, available for the whole restaurant. We asked if they had more and we were told that because it was so crumpled they weren't able photocopy new ones, adding that people keep stealing them so they are now down to just the one... When asking how fresh things were we scolded that everything is always made fresh daily and they were shocked that we would even ask. I asked specifically because it was very obvious that some of the pastries were not freshly made (it was 8:15am and the strawberries were dry and shriveling like they had been out for at least a day). I mentioned this and we were then told that some of the pastries were from the weekend but not to worry because they were all made fresh over the weekend while continuing to be condescending about how we should never have asked about freshness in the first place... I'm not sure what's up with their ovens but they are, at the very least, too hot. A quiche should not be almost burnt on top with a soggy bottom crust because the egg isn't fully cooked. It was set but I had a small puddle on my plate. The upper crust was so hard I couldn't get my fork through it and it took a lot of effete with a knife. I are about 1/3 of the filing and was done with the mess. My daughter got the cinnamon bun French toast (they don't have normal french toast now I guess) and she only are hate half because the bun was under done and soggy. I say it was doughy but my husband argued with me. Though he did agree that it wasn't worth eating. The strawberries and sauce on top were good though. It would have been fantastic if it would have been baked properly. In fact, all is the pastries were on the under done side but with a dark color. Hence, something is either up with the ovens or the pastry chef(s) need a brush up. My husband really liked his omelette but I though it was actually a bit over done. It was, however, the best thing we had. We won't be going back and would not suggest it to anyone else. Maybe with new management and less snarky staff I would consider it. We'll go back to La Quiche up on Eubank and Juan Tano. read more

This place is dirty. Way to dirty for being so new. The kitchen behind the counter is dirty. The counters...dirty. The glass shelf that they set your food on....dirty.. The floors...dirty. The spoons dirty... The apearances of the employees..... The potato soup tastes like potatoes that weren't washed (that part may be psychological) The atmosphere is good. The design is cute. The water is good. read more

la Madeleine - Bakeries Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

Fast curbside delivery! It was less than one minute between the time we called the number on the sign and the time they brought our food out to us. I didn't even have time to get the phone back in my pocket. We ordered two quiche and a salad, both tasted great and the quiche were still mostly hot by the time we got them home to the westside. Happy with the service and the quality of the food, looking forward to the next time! read more

la Madeleine - Bakeries Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

Update to my previous review: we have been back a few times since last year and am happy to report that service has vastly improved. There is a new staff whose members seem genuinely friendly and concerned with patron satisfaction. I love the ambience here, especially in winter with the fire going. The food is delicious. My wife and I continue to frequent this establishment. read more

Easter Sunday Apr 9th 2023, 10:37 a.m.--Advertised was a cheese sandwich and bisque combo for ten dollars so I got that, the Duet Magnifigue; I also ordered coffee and an omelette which featured 3 add-ins. I selected chicken, spinach, and mushrooms. But there was no chicken at all in my very small omelette which did come with a croissant and tomato slices on the side, by the way. Caffeinated coffee urns were empty and the only one left was decaf which had gone cold. I probably will not be back. read more

I just tried calling this place to order food to go and no one picked up the phone, ....they provided 2 call in numbers on Yelp ..... I dialed the 2nd number and again .... no one picked up that call either......... so, I go in and I see this girl behind the counter using her personal cell phone, AND then scratching her nose...ICK!!! Same girl has her hair sticking out of her hat. Not professional. Recent Change in management is not good!! read more

This is like a Jason's deli. My husband had the the French Dip au caramelized onions sandwich. The sandwich was served perfectly; the sandwich was proportionate bread to meat. I had the Croquie Monsiuer half sandwich with a half Caesar salad and basil pesto pasta salad. The sandwich was disappointing as it needed mustard or something tangy. The salad was great as it wasn't overdressed with dressing. The pasta salad was a 3 out of 5. The pasta salad is served cold and had a great basil flavor with fresh veggies, but they did over dress it because the oil was separating from the pasta. read more

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This place was very cute and had awesome food! Their bakery items were exquisite and so tasty Would definitely recommend. We had the chicken Parisien sandwich and the turkey and brie half sandwich with tomato soup. They have a soda bar and bread bar where you can sample their strawberry and BlackBerry preserves. They also sell many of the things on their menu such as the tomato basil soup and their Caesar salad dressing in bottles as you walk in. Great place read more

la Madeleine - Great dining! - Bakeries Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

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The pasta salad and potato soup were both e,cellent sides, and we enjoyed the sandwiches. Both the croque monsieur and the pesto turkey were delightful. I want to come back to try more of the menu, but I am afraid the pesto ciabatta will call me back. Busy on a Wednesday around five, but quick service. Manager came around to check on us. Cute café ambience and music. Will definitely return! read more

la Madeleine - Croque monsieur with tomato basil pesto pasta salad. Both fantastic! - Bakeries Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

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There were more employees than customers and they still got my order wrong and said they would bring the galette out as soon as possible. I ate my entire meal and left 30 minutes later without the galette. They need a manager to organize everyone, if they have one, it was not apparent. read more

The wife and I were looking forward to a nice desert on February 14, 2022. We arrived at 1900 HRS. When asked if we are done in or done out, we replied dine in. We were immediately met with obvious disappointment by the host. No coffee or tea was available. They were already obviously putting stuff away with a whole hour before closing. We should've just went elsewhere. read more

I'm a fan but today's experience was epically bad. My salad was inedible--much of the lettuce was rotten. Chicken was rubbery and over salted. What gets me is that they went and made my to-go order while I waited. So someone scooped up this slimy brown lettuce and thought, "I can serve this for $12!" I can forgive some errors from time to time but this is just shameful. read more

la Madeleine - My slimy lettuce lunch salad. - Bakeries Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

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Not going to sugarcoat at all - this place is a mess! I want to update this review once adjustments have been made and hopefully then, there will be better things to say. For now, these are my thoughts: - I don't believe La Madeleine was at all prepared for the turnout they've had. A lot of other nearby restaurant openings have taken place recently and NONE of them were as chaotic as this location. - La Madeleine needs to retrain and teach some good ol' customer service. The line was long and slow; by the time I reached the end to pay, the cashier handed me a dirty glass. I asked for a new one and I saw her bend down to wipe it with her clothing. ??? - The cashier waived a manager down to help with register issues. The manager didn't even acknowledge me the whole five minutes he was there (taller, thinner man with glasses). I had ordered two sandwich meals and a few desserts. Thanks for appreciating my patronage. Classy! - Moments later, a young lady walked up to the cashier and asked for a new salad since there was a hair in it. - If you're trying to order pastries with your food, they make you order first then walk all the way around to "pick up" the pastries you just purchased. That means walking against the long, cramped line. - I asked to have the pastries brought to the table which took 25 minutes. Luckily, the food came out faster than that. Their tomato basil soup and French dip are notably delicious as was their lemonade. I could go back for that and their fruit tarts. - Sadly, this wasn't an enjoyable experience and the place was filthy: unattended tables, trays on the ground, and overwhelmed employees. I wish I was exaggerating, but this location has much improving to do as other yelp users have exclaimed. Good luck to them. read more

la Madeleine - Chicken Parisienne with chips and Tomato Basil soup - Bakeries Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

Chaos and disorganized with mediocre food. Line is out the door because new place in Uptown. People are waiting for tables but many tables were not cleaned after dinner left. Food was mediocre with not so impressive sandwich, soup and salad. And sweets? Not much different than stuffs at Starbucks. What are waste of nice restaurant building. Note : They need more order at the door to take order. Line out the door and one order taker is wrong. 30 min. waiting for couple sandwiches? Wrong. French Onion soup - It must contain enough onion and bread crumbs cover with mozillera cheese and baked inside oven until melted. NOT sprinkle few bits of cheese on warm onion soup with bread crumbs. Worst I ever tasted. Roast beef dip - Meat was not braised long enough where can smell semi cooked meat taste. Meat was thick enough felt like regular beef sandwich. Cashiers - I think they are managers or owners manning the cash register. My advise, please smile and don't look stressed out. read more

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I love it here but am very disappointed that the french toast is no longer on the menu. nobody want to eat a cinnamon bun with strawberries.. very upsetting read more

I have never been to the restaurant before but I was interested when I say the sign and the only words that stuck out we're "french" and "bakery". God know I love pastries! My boyfriend raved about this place and I couldn't wait to try it. I signed up for a free breakfast before the opening and was delighted by the French toast and latte I ordered. The French toast was crispy around the ends with just enough softness in the middle. The whip cream was thick and the fruit was fresh and tastey! The latte was a little too thin. I prefer more froth and strong espresso flavor. I loved the selection of bread slices they offer while you wait. The down fall there was they had Land O' Lake butter and it was fresh out the freezer. Hello... French restaurant, please whip your own butter! How do you spread cold hard butter on the bread. They also offered 2 selections of jelly, which were delicious but in small plastic containers. Seems like a lot of trash waste to me. The bread was fresh, soft, and moist. Obviously baked that morning. Enjoy! read more

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The food was good. We didn't have to wait to long mid-day on a Saturday. We enjoyed our visit and will be coming back.

YES ITS THAT GOOD! My second time here and it was the same great experience as the first. We were spoiled with kindness and good food and delicious desserts. Learn son French in the bathroom as you cleaning up. Soups are ready to enjoy and feel warm inside. Our chicken pasta was hot and very fresh- easy to share for two. The breads are baked on site for that warm feeling yummy smell. This place is the place to warm up after a long day of shopping your local shops. The Con only one is : will not cook sunny side up eggs Eat,love and be happy read more

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Excellent Sachet Torte. Looked great, tasted better. I'll be back for more of everything.

Even though this was a soft opening the staff did a wonderful job. My caramel macchiato was yummy. My American breakfast was really good. My over easy eggs were done perfectly and the bacon was thin and crisp. The croissant was buttery and flaky. They got my order exactly right but I heard other tables that had something wrong. The staff was very pleasant and quick to remedy the problem. That's what soft openings are for. Learning. I'll be back for sure when they open. read more

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Outstanding brunch place. You don't even feel like you're in Albuquerque. Wonderful service. Great food. Fast service. Can't say enough good things. Free dessert when you fill out their survey. Employees are Topnotch. read more

Pretty good little bakery in Uptown. Wife had Croque Madame and I had French toast with the Strawberries Romanoff. Very tasty and fresh. The meal cost $36. The cream that was drizzled on the strawberries and toast supposedly has bourbon in it and is absolutely delightful. The atmosphere seemed to be more "rustic hunting lodge" than "French chateau," though. This is coming from someone who lived on the German/French borderland for several years. It's a small detail, though. Restaurant was clean, staff friendly, and COVID precautions were followed by all. Would recommend. read more

la Madeleine - Bakeries Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

La Madeleine! Why oh, why has it taken so long to get an establishment in Albuquerque?? Well, now that years have passed and you have decided to come our way... We gladly welcome you with open arms!! Having tried this place in Texas, I knew it was delicious! Quiche Lorraine, a salad sampler, tomato soup, and the mango tea, is all a total must! I absolutely love this place! We don't really have many French restaurants in Albuquerque, but this one is good. Yes, it is part of a chain, but it sure is yummy. Do you need a place to relax and have a delicious tart, coconut cake, creme brûlée cheesecake, cookies, croissants, or a less guilt provoking mini dessert?? Well they have it all! They have the coffee, tea, and a good selection of hot teas! They have the fireplace and the whole nine yards. Plus are you craving bread and jelly? Well they have it! The jelly is delicious and the bread is addictive... If you haven't tried this place, you are missing out.... read more

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I tried La Madeleine for the first time and i loved it! I had a light omelette and it was great. The restaurant has such a nice ambiance food was great and employees were very friendly. However, one thing i noticed is that the lady taking people's orders at the entrance is always standing and i felt bad for her because I know this will affect her feet and knees and i was wondering why she wouldn't have a chair to sit on since her job doesn't require her to walk?! I think it would be nice for her to have a chair read more

When La Madeleine opened here in Albuquerque I was soooo excited. I spend time in Dallas for work & I'm a huge fan of this chain there. After reading other people's reviews, I was a bit concerned that this location wouldn't live up to it's Texas siblings' reputation, but I was pleasantly surprised when we went. Chicken Friand is my freaking favorite. Balsamic chicken in puff pastry with a creamy mushroom gravy on top? Yes, please. It was delicious, and exactly what I expected. Ordering here is different than what we're used to in Albuquerque. Calm down, people. If you have questions, just ask. I left my husband to his own devices to order and he didn't die. Swear. It's kind of like Jason's Deli. Read the menu. Decide what you want. Some things are available in the line, others are made to order. The hostess will direct you. It's super easy. You pay at the end of the hot food bar, and get your drinks and all the bread you can eat after. If your order is something made to order, someone will bring it to you. Easy peasy. I'm super excited to have La Madeleine's here, it's a great option for most meals and won't break the bank. read more

la Madeleine - Bakeries Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

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I'm thrilled to have La Madeleine in ABQ! Have always loved the food and the ambience. It's great to dine solo or in groups. Love the food--simple ingredients and they are always delicious. I went today for the soft opening event and enjoyed the new café and it was all paid for. The Chicken Madeleine was very good as was the pesto pasta. I have missed the tomato basil soup and it was like being reunited with one of the best comfort foods. The potato galette was crispy on the outside and warm and fluffy on the inside. Great coffee (free refills) and the bread, butter and jam are free, too. I really hope ABQ falls in love with this great restaurant. I am happy they expanded here and can only hope they come over to the Westside, too. read more

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I just had the best oatmeal cookie of my whole life from here, a gift from a coworker. read more

la Madeleine - Oatmeal cookie - Bakeries Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

Read the early reviews and decided to wait to try this place. I am glad I did. Came for lunch and loved the selection. It was a little confusing at first to figure out you had to read the menu then stand in line. The woman working the line was very friendly and helpful. Love the bread station! I ordered the cafe sampler with the chicken in puff pastry salad and French onion soup. This did not disappoint! Mushroom sauce(I think it was the mushroom soup) was flavorful and added the right amount of wetness to the chicken. French onion soup was nice but not hot enough. I loved that they toss the salad in front of you and do not over dress it. I will be back! read more

After shopping at uptown this is the place to go unwind. I recommend anyone to try the mushroom soup and onion soup. The bread delicious with spinach strawberry berry salad. Bonus! I think is the reverse osmosis filter water. read more

la Madeleine - Bakeries Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

I brought the fam here for a birthday lunch. The birthday girl wanted some French Onion soup and La Madeleine delivered. The food is great. Wonderful ingredients put together in tasty ways. French food is supposed to be like that after all. So the food was great! I know this is a chain, but the hang out at the door starring at a menu, ordering in a line where some things are ready (soup & quiche...) and some things are not is extremely complicated, jams up the door and not to mention my group of 7 jamming up the line. I don't mind serving my own drinks up but this whole experience is disjointed and confusing. When someone did bring our sandwiches and other items that could not be picked up at the counter, the girl bringing the dishes had no idea what they were. She would get real close to the dish and say something like, "this one looks like it has bacon" and then look at all of us like we should know. It was comical, but probably not good a practice. 2 salads were missing and she brought them later. When dining happens in this disjointed way, we revived big plates with a 1/2 sandwich on it. It was kind of sad looking really. I'm glad we arrived when we did because about 5 minutes after we sat down a bunch of people were standing at the door and a line was forming out the door. It would be easier if they had a larger entrance to stand around deciding on what one wants. Overall... I like the food enough to order TO GO. That way everything is served to me at one. read more

Food was bland, puff pastry tasted like it was 3 days old and service left a lot to be desired. The roast beef in the French dip was leathery. The onion soup was the only thing halfway edible. read more

Driving cross country to and I make it a point to stop here for absolutely delicious pastries! Wow! The Almond Chocolate Croissant tastes like I'm standing in France! Very tasty mini fruit cheesecakes! I love this place! read more

Food never disappoints. I recommend the yogurt and sausage. Service was amazing. Feels good and looks very pretty. Ambiance is awesome.