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Madi, San Diego, CA

Madi

4.7
4.7
449 Reviews
$30 and under
Breakfast

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 31 times today
  • Great for brunch
  • Charming
  • Neighbourhood gem
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
  • Neighbourhood
    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 449 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • San Diego

    Great for brunch

  • San Diego

    Child-friendly

  • San Diego

    Great for brunch

  • San Diego

    Child-friendly

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Madi is a delightful brunch destination offering "amazing food," "super cute" ambiance, and "friendly" service. The patio provides a quieter dining experience, while creative menu options, including the "goat breakfast sandwich" and "churro waffle sticks," consistently impress. Be prepared for lively noise levels inside, but overall, it's a "wonderful experience."

449 Reviews
  1. Jill

    San Diego14 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great. Always delicious with good service. Thanks.

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    Los Angeles1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 3, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Love the ambience, menu. Food was delicious. Tried their brown butter coffee. One word: yum!

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  3. BrendaO

    San Diego4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 28, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    El mejor lugar para desayunar en San Diego, siempre garantía de calidad, servicio y sabor.

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    Türkiye6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 28, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Todo excelente. La comida el staf el servicio el lugar el ambiente. Lo único q pudiera comentar en que no tiene estacionamiento

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  5. lalad

    San Diego5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 27, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Good vibes bright happy place to have a chat some coffee & convo over breakfast. Will definitely be back!

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  6. Susan

    San Diego7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 25, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The food & service was superb! The out door dining area was comfortable. Will definitely return.

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  7. Yasmin VIP

    San Diego1 review

    3.0

    Dined on February 24, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Overrated AF. I’m not sure why it’s so popular. The food was just okay—flavorful, but lacking balance. It felt a bit haphazard, like it was thrown together without much thought. I’m open to giving it another shot, though, so I’ll try a sweet dish next time. As for the coffee, it was decent, but I ordered an Orange Mocha and didn’t taste any orange at all. Maybe they forgot to add it? Overall, not quite what I was expecting.

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  8. REBEKAH

    San Diego4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food and service was great! We had a late afternoon reservation and it was still pretty crowded. I would definitely go back

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  9. Kelly

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 17, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful brunch! Food was delicious, and the patio was perfect!

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  10. Kelly VIP

    San Diego3 reviews

    1.0

    Dined on February 16, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    Our server took 20 minutes to get to the table, had a very bad attitude, never brought water. Our food came out before our coffees and then we were asked to take the rest of our coffee to go when we were done eating. The food was delicious, but I would go to their location Madison over returning to this place.

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FAQs

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

Madi is rated 4.7 stars by 449 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 p.m.
Booked 31 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Madi

3737 Adams Ave, San Diego, CA 92116-2220

Additional information

  • Neighbourhood
    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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