Cafe Madison

Veg Options Breakfast, Vegan Menu, Buffalo Sandwich

Limited vegan options chevron_right

★ 3.5 · $$ · Hours

BreakfastBrunchLunchTakeoutFamilies

Amenities: deck Outdoor Seating

lightbulb Popular tips:  "Try the buffalo chicken seitan sandwich" "Try the buffalo chicken seitan sandwich"
"Expect longer wait times during weekend brunch hours"
"Enjoy the outdoor seating area"
"Be cautious with home fries as they may be cooked in the same fryer as chicken"
"French toast is a popular vegan choice but recent bread changes have been noted negatively"
 

restaurant_menu Must-try:  french toast, buffalo chicken seitan, just egg scramble french toast — popular (×6)
buffalo chicken seitan — fan-favourite
just egg scramble — fan-favourite
burrito — fan-favourite
breakfast burrito — popular (×4)
 

thumb_up Praised for:  large portions, affordable, friendly staff large portions ×2
affordable ×2
friendly staff ×5
cozy atmosphere
many vegan options ×2
 

Cafe Madison is a casual American breakfast spot known for its separate vegan menu featuring items like vegan French toast, breakfast burrito, and buffalo-style seitan sandwich. It is popular for brunch with generally friendly and attentive staff, offering large portion sizes at reasonable prices. Despite positive feedback, some recent reviews note issues with vegan dish preparation and cross-contamination practices, which may affect vegan guests' trust.

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schedule

Hours

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Sunday 7:30 am-3:00 pm

Monday 7:30 am-2:00 pm

Tuesday 7:30 am-2:00 pm

Wednesday 7:30 am-2:00 pm

Thursday 7:30 am-2:00 pm

Friday 7:30 am-3:00 pm

Saturday 7:30 am-3:00 pm

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1100 Madison Ave
Albany
NY 12208

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Spinach Rating

star 3.5

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External ratings

star 4.4 (1,416 reviews)

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star 3.75 (12 reviews)

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Vegan Friendliness

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Limited vegan options

Vegan Options

some

Protein Options

tofu, seitan, Beyond burger

Menu Clarity

separate menu labeling

Staff Knowledge

Friendly

Warnings info

Cross-Contamination Risk
Uncertain Ingredients

Cafe Madison

Spinach Rating

Vegan Friendliness

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