Henry T.

so yummy! healthy amount food for me and i lowkey eat a lot! i like salsa rojo over the verde! would try if you haven't and i wanna come back soon :) $20 for the burrito or so, so kinda pricey but within reason for the area.

Merrick V.

food was great! the churro sticks are a must. loved the blueberry goat cheese pancakes and chilaquiles recommend getting there earlier or putting your name for a reso. even on a monday it was packed

Leslie M.

We came here for brunch before heading to Pacific Beach, and it was the perfect start to our day! It's only about a 10-minute walk to the beach, which made the location really convenient. I was able to make reservations through OpenTable, and I'm glad I did since it was busy. We ordered the churro waffle sticks, cinnamon roll pancakes, and the soy chilaquiles. Everything was absolutely delicious, and it was hard to pick a favorite! The food was flavorful, fresh, and beautifully presented. Service was a little slow, but everyone was friendly, and the relaxed atmosphere made it easy to enjoy our meal. The restaurant itself is super cute with great vibes and a fun brunch atmosphere. If you're in the Pacific Beach area and looking for a delicious brunch spot, I would definitely recommend giving Madi a try!

Jennifer W.

We came here for brunch and it was an overall pleasant meal. Our server was very friendly and attentive, despite being pretty busy. The food itself was fair, but nothing too exciting. There were quite a few options so perhaps we just did not pick the best ones. The white bean shakshuka was my favorite, and the mediterranean breakfast was just mediocre. The GOAT sandwich was good, but since the egg is runny, once you start eating it, you can't put it down! The drinks were probably the best part of the meal - the ube matcha was lovely and I only noticed it when someone else ordered it, the orange pineapple kale juice was good as well, although a tad expensive. Normally a flavored mimosa is pretty good, but the guava elderflower mimosa was just okay, not bad, but didn't really hit the spot. Parking unfortunately is mostly street parking and needs to be paid. I'd be okay coming back, but probably not rushing to pick this place over other casual brunch spots. They are definitely busy, even on a weekday morning, so make a reservation if you can.

Connie L.

The parking was a little difficult. We did street side and had to walk a little but that is okay. The interior was nice and they had small flower vases on each table. Service was great :) they kept coming to fill the water. Blueberry pancakes: Good balance of flavor, was tart and fluffy. Chipotle chicken melt: Was a good sandwich. Could use more pickles. Salad had a sour vinaigrette. Overall was fine Hash and eggs: The star of the show. Very good beef hash. I chose white bread and sunny side up. I spread the ketchup on the bread, put some hash and the egg... it was sooo good! The runny yolk was delicious with it. The potatoes were crispy and yummy. Overall the portions were big and it was fair for the price. It was a great lunch!

Richard S.

Decided today was the day to try Biscuits and Gravy at Madi's. The restaurant is in an older building on Adams Ave. I was surprised that a Breakfast/Lunch spot doesn't open until 8:30AM. Upon opening the staff is pretty minimal. Seems most aren't scheduled until 9AM or after. My waitperson, Phoenix was part of the early crew and she worked the room like a well oiled machine. She was on her game, very engaging, personable had a sense of urgency that others seemed to lack. She was also the only one of several other employees who had her hair pulled back and out of the way. It was not very appetizing to watch the other women play with their hair, pull up their tube top, adjust their undergarments and then go serve drinks and food to other tables. WASH YOUR HANDS! The restaurant has an interesting vibe and lots of windows. On the surface it's very inviting. However, the restaurant is dirty when you look around and in need of a good cleaning. The large plant next to my table was gross. The pot is full of cobwebs, dead leaves and other unknown items. The restaurant seems very popular as there was a steady stream of guests arriving throughout my meal. I ordered the Biscuits & Gravy but substituted a piece of Sourdough Toast for the biscuit, two eggs Sunny side up, cooked easy and bacon. My breakfast was room temperature at best. The bacon appeared to have been cooked long ago. No flavor and crumbling. My Sunny side up eggs were Sunny side up hard, the gravy was room temp and served in a little creamer. It did have two good size pieces of sausage in it. Unfortunately the sausage they use is not a breakfast sausage but a savory, seasoned lunch or dinner sausage. Comes with breakfast potatoes that were very interesting and seasoned nicely. Unfortunately they were cold so I only ate one or two. Coffee and subsequent refills were stone cold. A lousy breakfast and cold coffee set me back over $26. They also add a hospitality fee to your bill. I am not opposed to paying a hospitality fee but please don't make me watch you play with your hair, carry out umbrellas outside, adjust your undergarments, keep pulling at your tube top, picking your nails, etc. and then not wash your hands. I am glad I tried Madi's but nothing about my visit makes me want to return. Well wait, Phoenix was awesome. She was the only bright spot. (My visit was 8/13/2026)

Darren T.

Came in for an 8:30am reservation. A little bit loud, making it hard to hear the server, let alone have a conversation. What we got: - strawberry balsamic pancakes - the pancakes were fluffy and flavorful. The glaze and whipped butter was tasty as well. - chicken fried steak - the steak was a whole piece of steak, and the batter was well seasoned without being too salty. The gravy was a bit starchier than we preferred, but still tasty - guava elderflower mimosa - tasty, but for some reason the flavor was better after having food. Would we come back: maybe, but would not rush back or prioritize over other options. Notes: - takes reservations as of 12July2026 - 4% service charge - preset tip options start at 19%

Brianna B.

This place was suggested by family to have a little birthday brunch moment and it did not disappoint! Service, vibes and food were all 10/10. The drinks were all delicious! The ube matcha was definitely my favorite, even my little guy enjoyed it. The churro waffle sticks were the highlight of the table. They were a sugary delicious treat for all. The build your own bowls were perfect, every ingredient was fresh and delicious. The chicken fried steak was SO good. The highlight of the brunch was forsure the cheese pull on the grilled cheese, it was a beautiful stringy cheesy sight!

Ale S.

I found this restaurant online and had been craving lemon pancakes and this place had great reviews. I was only one person so I got seated right away. I got the pancakes with the eggs and sausage on the side. I was disappointed in the pancakes. Not much flavor to them. I ate half of the serving. The real star of this place is the Ube Matcha. I loved it so much I even got one to go. It was busy and the service was good. If I come back, I'd definitely get the drink again but explore more of the menu.

Allison P.

Mosey on down to one of SD's cutest brunch spots! Madi is gorgeous. From their logo to their branding and interior, it's all so lovely! This location in Normal Heights is tucked into a neighborhood, so parking may be a little tricky. I dropped by for brunch on a weekday and it was bustling with people. I opted for their Surfer Breakfast Burrito. It features eggs, potatoes, bacon, avocado, cheese, and chipotle cream. I love that it came with a side of beans AND salsa (red AND green)! It was super yummy to dress up my burrito as I munched. Super solid!

Elisa L.

Came around noon on a Sunday and they were pretty packed but we were seated right away. Interior is pretty big, cute, and aesthetic with a good amount of tables but super loud. -Waffle churro sticks (4/5): tasty, thick, moist, covered in sugar and cinnamon so pretty sweet and gets tiring. I didn't really like the dips (jalapeño blackberry sauce and maple cream cheese) but the strawberries were a nice addition -GOAT sandwich (3/5): big and filling, bread was crunchy, but I wasn't feeling the runny egg or apricot habanero jam as it was both sweet and slightly spicy. The potatoes were good and crispy but such a small portion. -Ube matcha (1/5): so sweet and didn't taste like matcha at all, the ube cream had a decent slight ube taste Service was decent but didn't check on us often as they were busy. Not sure if I would be back.

Allison L.

Been wanting to try this brunch spot. We came for a Sunday lunch around noon and luckily found parking close by and were seated right away with no reservation. It's cute and airy inside, but very loud and music blasting Waffle churro sticks (4/5): hot, thick and covered in cinnamon and sugar! I wasn't really a fan of the dips (jalapeño blackberry sauce & maple cream cheese), but the strawberries were a nice touch The GOAT sandwich (4/5): very filling and the egg was still slightly runny which isn't my favorite. The ham, bread and arugula were yummy. It was a bit sweet due to the apricot jam Ube matcha (2/5): I read good reviews about the matcha so wanted to give it a try. The color looked promising but sadly there was no matcha taste at all and it was so sweet. The Ube cream was good tho and had a hint of Ube Service was decent, they didn't check up on us too much as they were busy. I wouldn't rush to come back but wouldn't mind coming here again

Yaretzy G.

I had been wanting to try Madi for the longest time and finally was able to try! The food was really good and the service was great. Everything we have ordered on our two visits to the restaurant have been really flavorful. Their servers have always been really nice and friendly. I love the vibe of it too! Can't wait to go back!