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Madison's End Cafe

1108 Madison Ave, Albany, NY 12208
(518) 489-8859
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Ranked #4 of 495 restaurants in Albany
Price range: $1 - $20
Cuisines: American, Coffee Shop, Family Fare
Good for: Families with children, Large groups
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch
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Good for: Families with children, Large groups
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch
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Utica, New York, USA
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50 reviews 50 reviews
38 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
19 helpful votes 19 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 29, 2013 via mobile

This place is great!!!! The breakfast was outstanding! There were so many great options I had a hard time deciding what to get! Next time we are in Albany we will definitely come back to try lunch! They do serve breakfast all day though which is fantastic! I would highly recommend this place!

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Atlanta, Georgia
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57 reviews 57 reviews
30 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 29 cities Reviews in 29 cities
36 helpful votes 36 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 29, 2013 via mobile

We stopped here for breakfast based on prior reviews and were not disappointed. This small cafe near the various colleges in Albany embraces the regional breakfast strengths like oatmeal pancakes and real maple syrup. The staff is friendly and food comes quickly. We came on a Monday morning and had no wait, but the place is small enough to easily... More

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Fairfield County, Connecticut
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26 reviews 26 reviews
22 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 17 cities Reviews in 17 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 17, 2013

Cool music, very cool servers, fantastic menu and nice vibe in the place! We went for a weekday breakfast, were seated immediately, served promptly and the food was excellent. I tried the raspberry oatmealancakes with real maple syrup and they were so yummy. Dense, not overly sweet and just the right size. The side of bacon was perfectly crunchy and... More

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Fairport, New York
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8 restaurant reviews
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14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 1, 2013

We were a party of 5 and had to wait a short time for a table to accommodate us at 2:30 p.m. on a Saturday. They are well known for the breakfast offerings, which they have all day. I'm not sure if they are open for dinner. My daughter got this recommendation from a friend in Brooklyn and he was... More

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New York
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20 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
33 helpful votes 33 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed March 31, 2013

Great sandwiches and lunch selections, attentive and friendly staff, food prepared well with fast service. We've been back several times. Convenient to College of Saint Rose Campus.

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Hudson Valley NY
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9 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
18 helpful votes 18 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed March 15, 2013

Lingered for 2+ hours w/ a friend - drinks, brunch, coffee - and never felt rushed by the attentive staff. Many choices for omelettes, pancakes, toast - looking forward to sampling other brunch items!

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Oswego, New York, United States
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 10, 2013 via mobile

My wife and I went for breakfast and there was a small wait, about 30 minutes, but the food and service were excellent, thanks to Bill our server. A must visit when in the Albany area.

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roscommon
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3 reviews 3 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed March 5, 2013

We went to eat at mid morning on a weekday and avoided the crowd. Breakfast was excellent and the service was quick and friendly.There are some unusual menu items but the Iris bacon was our reason for going. We were not at all disappointed and will go back whenever we are in the area.

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Kansas City, Missouri
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17 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 5, 2013

The best oatmeal pancakes, the best irish bacon, great service, incredible coffee, and charming interior! One of the best breakfasts I have ever had; and I have had some pretty incredible breakfasts all over the world. Try and go early or an off time, or be prepared to wait. The cafe is smallish but it is still well worth the... More

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Upstate, NY
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14 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 19 cities Reviews in 19 cities
34 helpful votes 34 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 25, 2013

This little gem has AMAZING food- it is VERY tight inside, but any wait less then 40 minutes is WELL rewarded. They have the MOST unusual offerings-the Oatmeal and raspberry pancakes are CRAZY good. They have a crazy Crabby McStooges omelet, a fighting Irish frittata, DELISH varieties of bread for toast- I mean Isiah soda bread and not just on... More

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