Anyway, Cafe Madeleine. They are a small chain of three cafes, all in downtown San Francisco. In addition to assorted sweets, they sell a variety of salads, sandwiches, and quiches at lunch. Everything I've ever had there is great, with the exception of some of the baked goods in glass jars. I think what happens with the boring jarred things (brownies, plain cookies) is no one buys them and they sit there for a day or two. Ick. Stick with the colorful treats behind the glass bakery shelves and you'll do swimmingly.
Today I had half a triple chocolate mousse along with a big mugful of some coffee my mom brought back from her whirlwind tour of Italy. The mousse was dark, milk, and whice chocolate mousses sitting atop a thin disc of chocolate cake. A little dab of dark chocolate ganache held a decorative swirly chcolate plaque in place. It was cold, foamy, very chocolatey, and just sweet enough. I foresee needing the rest for tomorrow afternoon.
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mmmmm what a great treat. madeleine is such a cute name. there is a french bakery/cafe with a similar name in the DC area. great croissants. Maybe you know what i'm talking about. There's a big one in Georgetown and another one in Bethesda.
I think all the baked goods and sweets come from Jil's pastry. I LOVE Cafe Madeline. Some of their pressed sandwhiches are even crave worthy. All the salads are good and the potpie at 4.50? is a great deal because it also comes with a salad.
Damn! Now I'm craving a mozzarella hot pressed sandwhich...
I think all the baked goods and sweets come from Jil's pastry. I LOVE Cafe Madeline. Some of their pressed sandwhiches are even crave worthy. All the salads are good and the potpie at 4.50? is a great deal because it also comes with a salad.
Damn! Now I'm craving a mozzarella hot pressed sandwhich...
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