Had a work brunch at Madi in Pacific Beach today, and it was a hit with all six of us. It wasn't busy when we arrived, though I've heard it gets packed on weekends. Parking was straightforward with a small lot and plenty of paid street spots nearby. Dakotah took great care of us. She handled our group's quirky requests with total composure, checked in at all the right times, and even sent a couple of coworkers off with to-go refills. The food was outstanding. One of my coworkers ordered the Poke Bowl Surf Shack, and it looked as good as it tasted -- bright, fresh ingredients piled around a scoop of rice and a side of spicy mayo. Another went for the Surfer Breakfast Burrito, which came with black beans and a choice of salsas. I had the Oklahoma Onion Smash Burger with bacon, served with crispy fries and a cold Mexican Coke. Everything at the table landed well. Coffee was excellent, too. They also add a 5% hospitality fee to the bill, which seems to be a growing trend in San Diego. Overall, a great spot for brunch with friendly service, good vibes, and food that delivers. I'd happily come back. read more

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Checked out this location for a Saturday brunch that did not disappoint. It was a packed house with an efficient staff and seating for parties of all sizes. Light, airy and full of colors. We ordered the French toast to split, also try the French sticks if you don't want the toast. The menu has something for every flavor. My friend had The G.O.A.T. and I had the Papas Locas. Both were good portions so come with an appetite. read more

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Such a cute spot for a girls brunch! Service was great, estimated wait was an hour but we got in within 20 minutes for a group of 8 on a Sunday. Everyone really enjoyed their meals; great portions, great variety on the menu. Two of our girls got the Lucky Duck and didn't enjoy it, the mimosa flavors were not strong, as 3 different mimosas were ordered and all tasted very similarly and light. The Ube Matcha was a hit though! Overall, the vibes here were so fun! We would absolutely come here again the next time we're in San Diego. read more

Madi - Ube Matcha - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - San Diego, California

Very tasty and cute brunch spot. The waffle churro sticks are great to split. The goat sandwich was delicious but eat it quick as I found the bottom of the sandwich can get soggy read more

Madi - The GOAT, waffle churros sticks, shakshouka - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - San Diego, California

The inside was nice, clean and bright. We made reservations I we got seated right away. The waitress we had was quick to get our order in. The waffle churro sticks was really good. They say it's shareable but it's too good to share. They have a parking lot but get here early as the parking lot get pretty full. If I'm in the area again I'd stop by and try something else on the menu. read more

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First time at this location and it was very spacious, clean and bright. The service was good, the waitress was very approachable and kind. The food was good. The shareable waffle churro sticks were tasty, just a bit too crunchy for liking. Be sure to get here early or make reservations because it is a long wait. Thank you Madi for your hospitality, will definitely be back if we are in the neighborhood. read more

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I came here for a friend 30th birthday celebration and it's did not disappoint. The menu had a ton of fun options, and I ended up getting a cute iced coffee that came in the most adorable little glass. I got a classic breakfast and it was absolutely scrumptious. The whole restaurant was such a good atmosphere and the decor was really really cute. I actually ended up coming back a few weeks later to bring some friends and show them the place! Our server was extremely kind and took care of our large party very well. They made my friends birthday extra special by putting candles in one of their desserts, and it was a huge success! read more

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I made a reservation for a weekend brunch, and we were seated right away. We had a large group of 8+, and they were great with handling all our orders. Food: -Waffle Churro sticks $16 (order comes w 4 sticks): so yum!! The blackberry sauce wasn't that great though because I wasn't a fan of the jalapeño. I would get this again. -blackberry & goat cheese pancakes $16: this was better than the lemon blueberry pancakes. I like that they served maple syrup on the side. I'd ask for butter on the side next time too. -lemon blueberry pancakes $16: tbh i can make it at home. I wouldn't get this again. -build your own bowls $17.50: this is the way to go! Get what you want. This prob could have been 2 meals. -the basic $17: also kinda having it your own way. Typical eggs and bacon/sausage. -chipotle chicken melt $18: good while it's hot. Then it's kinda dry. 20% Gratuity was included in our large party. Indoor/outdoor seating available No wifi Apple Pay/Credit cards accepted. Bathroom available Cute vibes but I wouldn't go out of my way to eat here again. read more

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Came here with a group of friends for Sunday brunch. We had a reservation but were still seated about 10 minutes late, despite there seeming to be plenty of open seating in the back where we were eventually placed. That said, our server was friendly and attentive once we were seated. We shared two dishes: the blackberry goat cheese pancakes and the chilaquiles (subbed chicken for carnitas). The pancakes were decent-- I really enjoyed the blackberry component, but I didn't love the savory goat cheese element mixed into the pancakes. It tasted almost exactly like the berry goat cheese log from Trader Joe's. This might be more of a personal preference issue than a knock on execution, as someone who enjoys goat cheese would probably like this dish more. The chilaquiles were pretty average. They were a bit heavy on the black beans, and I wish there had been more avocado. Chilaquiles are usually my go-to savory brunch order, and unfortunately this version fell a bit short compared to others I've had. The iced latte was also a bit subpar. Overall, an okay brunch experience, but nothing that really stood out or would make this a must-return spot for me. read more

Madi - BlackBerry goat cheese pancakes - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - San Diego, California

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Happy to see Madi in PB and a good use for the old Rubio's spot. Came on a Saturday early so parking was not an issue and there were plenty of tables. I've been to their other location and I like the feel and ambience of this one better. Brighter and more cozy. And easier to find parking is a plus. This time I had the blackberry and goat cheese pancakes. They were good but probably will order somewhere different next time. My husband had the shashuka and it looked great. Eggs perfectly poached and carnitas looked tender and moist. The sauce had a slight spicy kick which was nice but unexpected. The burger was good and so were the fries. The pineapple cold brew was ok...tasted like pineapple mixed with coffee and slightly tart. The coconut flavor was mild. It smelled really good. I appreciated that it didn't taste artificially flavored. Service was friendly. read more

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The food was slightly pricy for what it was. Overall service was nice and friendly. In the area there are better options for this price range. Food was fresh but not super flavorful. For 2 people was an easy $70+ meal. I feel as if it's decent and gets the job done but there is better options. read more

Madi - California Burrito and a build your own plate done all vegan - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - San Diego, California

The food at Madi is great and the service is wonderful. I came in for brunch with a group and my friends dishes all came out but mine did not. After about 10/15min the server came back and realized I hadn't gotten mine and it came out super quick and the manager comp'd my entree. It was totally unnecessary and I understand things happen, but that was a very generous thing to do. Everyone loved their brunch and all of our coffees/matchas were fantastic. I will be back and I definitely recommend. Fan favorite was the breakfast burrito, but I loved the white bean shakshuka. read more

Madi - Ube Matcha - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - San Diego, California

Went here for brunch. I got the chilaquiles and it was okay. I also had an ice coffee which was good. The service was decent. The restaurant is very cute but wouldn't recommend it for the chilaquiles and the price point. read more

Madi - Chilaquiles - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - San Diego, California

The basic breakfast is tasty. I liked the potatoes. The churro sticks is a nice appetizer, make sire to let them know its an app. I highly recommend the basic. read more

Madi - The Basic iz gooooood - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - San Diego, California

YUM! We came here for a birthday brunch and were so impressed! My family is full of picky eaters and allergies.. gluten free, dairy free, egg free, which can make it difficult to find a breakfast spot we all enjoy. Everyone was able to find something they could eat and everyone loved their meals! Plus, the mimosas are delicious! read more

Madi - Shakshuka - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - San Diego, California

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My friend and I came here on a weekday and it wasn't busy. We were seated right away. We started with some iced lattes. It was very good. I got the lemon blueberry pancakes with eggs & bacon. My friend got the chicken fried steak. Everything was delicious and service was great. I would come back again! read more

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Bland food with no seasoning and it took an hour and a half to get our meal. It was as if they went to Vons bought ingredients in can form and put it on my plate all within the hour. Bummer because the normal heights location is fire read more

There's a large parking lot in front, so parking was easy on a Sunday afternoon. We had a reservation but ended up being seated about 15 minutes late - the staff was very apologetic though, which I appreciated. I ordered the iced salted toffee latte, but the salted toffee flavor was very subtle. By the end, I could barely taste it at all. That said, our waiter was extremely kind and very accommodating of dietary restrictions, which really stood out. We got the chilaquiles and subbed carnitas for chicken - I actually really enjoyed this dish. The two poached eggs were cooked perfectly. My only complaint was that there was barely any avocado on top; I would've loved a bit more. Flavor-wise though, it was solid. We also tried the blackberry goat cheese pancakes, and unfortunately this was a miss for me. The goat cheese flavor was pretty strong, and since I'd never had it in pancakes before, it felt a bit experimental. If you prefer sweeter pancakes, I'd skip this one. Food came out quickly and the restaurant was decked out for Christmas, which was cute. Overall, it was fine for a one-time experience - nothing really blew me away food- or drink-wise, but the staff energy was great. Also, if you want to embarrass a friend on their birthday, bring them here. This was the most enthusiastic Happy Birthday singing I've ever witnessed - the entire restaurant joined in. read more

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I went here with a group of 10 girls for a Bachelorette Party brunch and it was truly everything. Our table was ready for us when we arrived - we did pre-book a reservation. The server was super friendly and immediately noticed we were there for a bachelorette party and congratulated the bride, making her feel extremely special. We ordered a pitcher of mimosas, and a few of us got lattes - the Brown Sugar Latte was incredible. And the food was exactly what we needed to fuel us up for a long, fun day. A few of the girls ordered the breakfast burrito and said it was one of the best ones they've ever had! I definitely recommend Madi for any fun brunch occasions and will definitely be coming back next time we're in San Diego! read more

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Madi is an aesthetically pleasing restaurant in PB that was on our list to check out. We came in with a party of 5 on a Monday morning and had no trouble getting seated, although we did have reservations. They were obviously short staffed. The staff were friendly and our waitress was super nice. We ordered 2 basic breakfasts and a papa's locos with a stack of 3 pancakes. The food took a long time to come out but we were patient. When the food did come out it was cold and they were missing 2/3 pancakes. We kindly informed the waitress and she was kind enough to take care of it for us. What I didn't like, aside from long wait and cold food, was that they allow dogs inside the restaurant. My son is extremely allergic to dogs and the dog who was with its family was shaking constantly, jumping on patrons and the poor waitress, barking and allowed to walk around on a long leash. Madi has a nice big patio they should have been seated at. I probably won't be back but glad I tried it at least once. read more

Madi - Love dogs but they should be on the patio. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - San Diego, California

I've been curious to try this place out and finally got the chance today. It was ok. Not bad, but not super good. Good and friendly service but seemed to be short staffed. Food came out pretty cold. Also there was a family sitting near by us inside the restaurant with a big dog. It's a pet peeve of mine when restaurants let people have dogs inside when a patio is available for them. Especially when it's not well trained and barking and jumping on other customers. I love dogs, just not inside restaurants. read more

Madi - Papas locos - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - San Diego, California

My friends and I are from out of town and were excited to check out one of San Diego's amazing brunch spots. Madi's was a great spot! I loved their chilaquiles in particular, which had the perfect ratio of crunchy tortilla chips to egg to black bean to sauce... it was perfection. Their lemon blueberry pancakes were good, but I feel like they were too small! Haha... well, they're probably the right size portion-wise, but you know how you're expecting a massive stack of big pancakes? Yeah, these were just normal sized. The kind you would make at home... all good though. Still a good spot! read more

Ordered the Shashuka, tasted fine, but not filling. It is mostly sauce. Pineapple coffee was different and tasted fine, just like coffee with pineapple juice. Place is clean and service is nice. read more

Madi - Pineapple coffee - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - San Diego, California

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First time here after seeing some pretty good reviews. We were seated very quickly even without a reservation, which was nice. Our waitress was great and very attentive. I ordered the biscuits and gravy. It was my first time trying it (I'm usually an Eggs Benedict foodie, but I didn't see it on the menu. Maybe I missed it). The biscuits and gravy were just OK in my opinion, but I did really like the potatoes and bacon. My fiancé ordered the chicken fried steak and eggs and also liked the potatoes. However, the steak itself wasn't crispy at all and was honestly a bit mushy, which was disappointing. That said, the waffle churros were delicious and definitely the highlight of the meal and I liked my coffee, you can actually taste the Ube and the matcha wasn't overpowering! read more

This place is the Bomb. The service amazing. The food even better. Chicken fried steak & eggs with potatoes, amazing.

great ambiance and service. the food was also very good. I ordered the chicken fried steak with potatoes and it was delicious.

Pretty good brunch food! Decent cocktails. The pancakes were nothing insane but I would go back

On such a busy holiday the service here was amazing! Brandon and Gia were very attentive and nice. Food was delicious would definitely come back! read more

Happy to see another restaurant take over the former Rubio's location. We ordered the Surfer breakfast burrito . ($17.50) It was good but next time I would try something I can't make at home. Hot tea is available but not on the menu.($6) Seating outside is cozy with other tables . The seating inside felt like Rubio's cafeteria style. The service was ok but felt like a simple transaction, nothing special . I was hoping for more charm in this restaurant. read more

What a great brunch spot for Pacific Beach! The space is nicely arranged and the acoustics in the back were great. We enjoyed our beverages and brunch menu items. It doesn't detract from the 5 stars, but keeping the bathrooms (and paper towels) stocked should be prioritized. My mom and sis also noted no chocolate options (e.g., pastries or choc chip pancakes) on the menu. Not an issue but something to consider. read more

Love this place for brunch! I've been to both locations and had a great experience both times. I'm obsessed with the chilaquiles, waffle churro sticks, and ube matcha. Such a fun vibe and the servers are super friendly. read more

Madi - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - San Diego, California

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Very cute restaurant! The staff was very friendly as well. It was a big busy, but our waitress did a great job keeping up. The food was really good! We got the churro sticks to start and were amazed! read more

It's not really for me. Service was slow, but I forgive that, because they were short staffed, can't control that sometimes, but I had the corned beef hash, and, while the ingredients were cooked and put together well, the corned beef hash itself was that generic dog food tasting stuff that a lot of restaurants use. The stuff comes in cans from Brazil, and it tastes terrible. They use scrap cuts that taste terrible, and I don't know why so many shitty breakfast places use it, but if it's not a locally made brisket corned beef dish, why am I paying 18 bucks for this dog food? If I wanted that, I could go anywhere else, like Denny's or IHOP. Restaurant was clean though. read more

Bright, airy, and lovely outdoor seating. Enjoyed the 'make your own bowl'. The house made hummus was soo good. Mango ice tea refreshing. Good service and friendly staff. read more

Food was amazing, portions were big. The service was great as well, everyone was super welcoming. read more

Madi - BYO bowl with chicken, kale, sweet potato, onion, pico. Sweet potato comes completely unseasoned - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - San Diego, California

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I'm so glad this opened in PB! Best vibes, delicious food, patient staff. I got the Med plate with breakfast potatoes, great option for a filling meal without it being a gut bomb. Thank you, Gia! read more

Food is great and the service is also excellent! I've been to another location and this one is my favorite of the two. Super friendly hostess and servers. My server did drop some salsa on my blouse lol but accidents happen so it was no biggie! read more

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Absolutely delicious! You have to try the GOAT! Service & ambiance were great-definitely would recommend for a nice girls day or couples brunch read more

Loved Madi! Fresh, delicious breakfast with a relaxed PB vibe. Great service, great food, and the perfect spot to start your day. Would definitely come back. read more

Madi - Goat and Berry Pancakes, with the basic breakfast! Hubby got the chicken fried steak with eggs and potato's! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - San Diego, California

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Not worth the hype. Bland, overpriced lattes and food. Very crowded with long wait times. Felt bad staff was overwhelmed, but totally not worth going to. read more