Cafe Madeleine – French
Sunlight streams through the windows of this charming bistro, where the buttery fragrance of freshly baked pastry mingles with the rich aroma of artisanal coffee. Guests linger over golden croissant French toast and velvety hollandaise-draped benedicts, savoring a menu that transforms morning staples into an elegant, leisurely art form. From the spicy kick of an andouille frittata to the delicate sweetness of a yogurt parfait, every plate captures the effortless sophistication of a sun-drenched Parisian morning.
2248, 30th Street, San Diego, CA, 92104 +16195441735 https://cafemadeleinesd.com/0Cuisine: French
Price range: $$
Dietary options: dairy-free, gluten-free, halal, high-protein, low-carb, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, mediterranean, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb, soy-free
Diet fit at Cafe Madeleine
Dairy-Free at Cafe Madeleine
Cafe Madeleine in San Diego has 4 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Simply with Sugar, Avocado Toast and Fruit Cup. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Gluten-Free at Cafe Madeleine
Cafe Madeleine in San Diego has 2 gluten-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Seasonal Eggs and Fruit Cup. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at Cafe Madeleine
Cafe Madeleine in San Diego has 24 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Simply with Sugar, Spinach Crepe and Three Small Crepes. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
High-Protein at Cafe Madeleine
Cafe Madeleine in San Diego has 3 high-protein-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Goat Cheese Salad, Spinach Quiche and Smoked Salmon Panini. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Carb at Cafe Madeleine
Cafe Madeleine in San Diego has 4 low-carb-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Fruit Cup, Berry Salad and Steak Au Poivre. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at Cafe Madeleine
Cafe Madeleine in San Diego has 4 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Simply with Sugar, Avocado Toast and Fruit Cup. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegetarian at Cafe Madeleine
Cafe Madeleine in San Diego has 19 vegetarian-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Simply with Sugar, Spinach Crepe and Three Small Crepes. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Heart-Healthy at Cafe Madeleine
Cafe Madeleine in San Diego has 5 heart-healthy-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Simply with Sugar, Vegetarian Crepe and Fruit Cup. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
How tags work: Dish-level menu analysis by Chefi's rule-based diet engine with AI assistance; nutrition values are estimated from ingredients unless marked verified. Allergen and certification claims are never inferred.
What to order at Cafe Madeleine
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Breakfast Panini | 22.6 g | 51.6 g |
| Croque Madame | 27 g | 47.9 g |
| Berry Salad | 15.6 g | 44.6 g |
| Caprese Baguette | 20.3 g | 39.3 g |
| Salmon Benedicte | 52.4 g | 39.1 g |
| Truffle Pomme Frites | 0 g | 38.9 g |
| Ham and Cheese Croissant Sandwich | 24.7 g | 38.2 g |
| Arugula Salad | 20.9 g | 31.9 g |
| Chicken Crepe | 51.2 g | 31.8 g |
| Steak Au Poivre | 19 g | 31.4 g |
| Turkey Panini | 9.9 g | 31 g |
| Spinach Crepe | 16.4 g | 28.2 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Currently closed
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Menu
Breakfast & Petit Dejeuner
- Croissant French Toast - $13.75: Fresh berries, granola, whipped cream or Nutella banana, granola, whipped cream Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Simple Breakfast - $15.75: Two eggs, bacon, breakfast potatoes, toast Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, High-Fiber Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Breakfast Croissant - $14.75: Egg, bacon, Swiss cheese, arugula, tomato, side salad Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Yogurt Parfait - $9.5: Yogurt, fresh berries, granola, honey Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Seasonal Eggs - $17 Dietary tags: Halal, Gluten-Free, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Madeleine Omelette - $16.5: Mushroom, brie, truffle oil, breakfast potatoes Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Madeleine Benedicte - $16.75: Prosciutto, asparagus, tarragon hollandaise, breakfast potatoes Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Salmon Benedicte - $17.5: Smoked salmon, red pepper confit, asparagus, tarragon hollandaise, breakfast potatoes Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Andouille Fritatta - $17: Sausage, red pepper, fennel, parmesan, eggs, toast Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Vegan Scramble - $15.5: Turmeric tofu, spinach, asparagus, red pepper, red onion, breakfast potatoes Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Alkaline Available at: breakfast, brunch
Quiche
- Quiche Lorraine - $16.5: Ham, swiss cheese, served with organic greens Available at: breakfast, brunch, lunch
- Spinach Quiche - $16.5: Mushroom, goat cheese, served with organic greens Dietary tags: High-Protein Available at: breakfast, brunch, lunch
- Seasonal Quiche - $16.5: Served with organic greens Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: breakfast, brunch, lunch
Savory Crepes
- Vegetarian Crepe - $15.5: Tomato, mozzarella cheese, pesto, arugula, balsamic reduction Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Crepe - $15.5: Bechamel, blue cheese, pear, walnuts Available at: dinner, lunch
- Ham Crepe - $15.5: Jambon de Paris, bechamel, swiss cheese, tomato, arugula Dietary tags: Anti-Inflammatory Available at: breakfast, brunch, dinner, lunch
- Spinach Crepe - $15.5: Bechamel, mushroom, mozzarella cheese Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: brunch, dinner, lunch
- Prosciutto Crepe - $15.75: Bechamel, swiss cheese, tomato, arugula, green olives Available at: dinner, lunch
- Smoked Salmon Crepe - $15.75: Capers, red onion, red pepper confit, arugula, Creme Fraiche Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: breakfast, brunch, lunch
Sweet Crepes
- Simply with Sugar - $8.5: Sugar Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, TLC, Renal Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Nutella Crepe - $12.5: Nutella Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Chocolate & Banana Crepe - $12.5: Chocolate, banana Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Fresh Berries Crepe - $15.75: Raspberry jam, whipped cream, fresh berries Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Pear Crepe - $13.75: Pastry crème, cinnamon, pear Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Lemon Crepe - $9.75: Butter, sugar, lemon Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Bruleed Crepes - $17: Two bruleed crêpes topped with berries, lemon juice & whipped cream Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Three Small Crepes - $15.75: Nutella, Fresh Berries & Lemon Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian Available at: breakfast, brunch
Sandwiches and Paninis
- Ham and Cheese Croissant Sandwich - $15.75: Jambon de Paris, tomato, arugula, swiss cheese, dijon mustard Available at: breakfast, brunch, lunch
- Caprese Baguette - $15.75: Fresh mozzarella, prosciutto, tomato, arugula and pesto Available at: dinner, lunch
- Merguez Baguette - $17: Morrocan lamb sausage, roasted red pepper, chimichurri sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
- Madeleine BLT - $16.75: Applewood bacon, arugula, tomato, avocado, rosemary aioli, sourdough bread Available at: dinner, lunch
- Breakfast Panini - $16.75: Two eggs, bacon, arugula, tomato, swiss cheese, mayo Available at: breakfast, brunch, lunch
- Argentinian Panini - $17.5: Flat iron steak, avocado, red onion, jack cheese, chimichurri sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
- Smoked Salmon Panini - $16.5: Crème Fraiche, capers, red onion, arugula, red pepper confit Dietary tags: High-Protein, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Turkey Panini - $16.5: Mozzarella cheese, bacon, tomato, avocado, arugula, mayo Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Brie Panini - $15.5: Granny Smith apple, bacon, honey Available at: dinner, lunch
Salads
- Goat Cheese Salad - $15.5: Warm goat cheese crostini, honey, walnuts, balsamic vinaigrette, mixed greens Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Arugula Salad - $16.75: Roasted chicken, blue cheese, walnut, pear, balsamic vinaigrette Dietary tags: Low-Carb, South-Beach Available at: dinner, lunch
- Smoked Salmon Platter - $17.5: Crostinis, smoked salmon, mixed greens, crème fraiche, red onion, red pepper confit, capers Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Anti-Inflammatory, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics Available at: brunch, dinner, lunch
- Berry Salad - $14.5: Seasonal fresh berries, goat cheese, mixed greens, house vinaigrette Dietary tags: Low-Carb, South-Beach, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
House Specialties
- Croque Monsieur - $16.5: Jambon de Paris, bechamel, Swiss cheese, potato bread Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: breakfast, brunch, lunch
- Croque Madame - $17.5: Croque Monsieur with an egg Available at: breakfast, brunch, lunch
- Avocado Toast - $15: Avocado, lemon juice, arugula, balsamic reduction, sourdough bread Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, High-Fiber, Macrobiotic Available at: breakfast, brunch, lunch
- Steak Au Poivre - $22.75: 6oz fillet, brandy, peppercorns, served with Pomme Frites Dietary tags: Low-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- French Onion Soup - $9.5: Caramelized onion, house beef broth with Gruyére crostini Available at: dinner, lunch
- Galette Des Rois (Whole Epiphany Cake) - $36: Almond cream, roasted almonds, puff pastry. 10 inch tart Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
Sides
- Fruit Cup - $7.5: Seasonal fruit Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: breakfast, brunch, lunch
- Truffle Pomme Frites - $8: Truffle oil, herbs de Provence, parmesan cheese Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
Frequently Asked Questions about Cafe Madeleine
- Is Cafe Madeleine dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. Cafe Madeleine has 4 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Simply with Sugar, Avocado Toast and Fruit Cup.
- What can I eat at Cafe Madeleine on a dairy-free diet?
- Simply with Sugar, Avocado Toast and Fruit Cup carry the dairy-free tag, out of 4 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does Cafe Madeleine have vegan options?
- Yes. 4 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including Simply with Sugar and Avocado Toast.
- Is Cafe Madeleine gluten-free?
- 2 dishes are tagged gluten-free on the current menu. Chefi never infers allergen tags from a dish name alone, but a tag is not a certification — confirm preparation with the restaurant if you have celiac disease or a severe sensitivity.
- What is the highest-protein dish at Cafe Madeleine?
- Breakfast Panini, at roughly 51.6g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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