Madeleine in Lambeth

Este lugar cerró a finales de marzo de 2019.

We came here for coffee and tea once. Since then every time we are in the area, we get some cakes to eat at home. This time lemon tart(again) and almond cake. Very nice and I will be definitely back!

Visité con mi hija para el brunch antes de salir por el día. Los pasteles parecían encantadores pero habíamos perdido el desayuno y decidimos tomar un brunch. No nos decepcionó, ya que era encantador. La decoración es muy bonita. Encantadores arreglos florales y lo mejor de todo, este encantador techo pintado a mano con nubes y querubines. Tan bonito que tuve que hacer una foto. Sabes que este lugar es bueno ya que está extremadamente ocupado. El personal es excelente y, aunque ocupado, nos sirvió bastante rápido. Recomiendo encarecidamente incluso si sólo para ver el interior encantador.

Cualquier elogio de chic, auténtico o chabby chic es delirante.

Londres está inundado de tartas pseudo-francesas de estafa. Pero en una esquina con vistas a Clapham Common, Madeleine ondea la bandera de la autenticidad y la calidad. Desde el momento en que entras por la puerta, sabes que estas personas la han roto.

Entrar es como entrar en una auténtica pastelería francesa.

We've been here yesterday and this enchanting cafe gives you a little bit of a time travel experience. It's so cute, homely, cosy and picturesque.

Wonderful pastries, lovely ambience, cute cafe and so much variation! The kitchen was closed until October but we just went for a quick bite. The coffee was fab too and I would highly recommend the blueberry muffin!

I am addicted to croque-en-bouche and after consulting with a French friend of mine ordered one from Madeleine for a birthday party. I collected it today and I am pleased to report it is the best one I have ever tasted.

Este es un lugar que promete mucho y en mi experiencia en tan poco.

Tuvimos una caminata en el Parque Clapham levly y decidimos comer algo. La tienda principal está siempre llena de los pasteles más deliciosos y pasteles, así que tuvimos que probarlo. Mi marido y yo tuvimos una tostado y queso en este arte y mi croissant y el parsnip daghter carrott y sopa. La sopa estaba muy cremoso y aterciopelado, mi hija comió todo. Nuestros croissants eran realmente fresca, sana y sabrosa. Vinieron servidos con ensalada que era refrescante. Todo el personal fue muy amable y servicial, y acabamos de salir con un montón de otros traets para comer en casa.

Pasar tres semanas en Clapham, quería probar este lugar mucho antes, pero en mi primer día descubrí el absolutamente maravilloso, un rival dos puertas. Sin embargo, después de comer allí casi todos los días durante dos semanas, me pareció realmente deberían probar algún sitio nuevo.

Visited late morning on a Sunday. It was quite busy, but they did have a corner table available right at the back. The rear is quite dull as it doesn't have windows, but there's adequate lighting.

You can find here, very good french patisseries and bread. I'm french, and I was very surprised by the quality of the food. Definitively, a place to go!

After enquiring of the lady at the counter the drill she asked me to take a table

Excellent French pastries, and great spot for a meetup with friends. I love popping there at the weekend to get my croissants for breakfast.

We popped in here for something cooked but we lost track of time and didn't realise we had missed the breakfast which is served up to 2pm at the weekend. The staff were apologetic and explained that the chef had left. Instead we tried the courgette quiche and a baguette, plus freshly squeezed orange juice which was a bit pricey but came in a large measure. Then we tried a croissant, a madeleine cake, a little soft amaretti cake, which were all very good quality. There was a great selection of pastries and cakes to try in house or take away. The coffee was excellent. We liked the homely style of the cafe. There was a little confusion about what we had ordered and the lady who had served us said she was sorry and even gave us something complimentary by way of an apology. We felt that it was a nice way to show a customer that they are valued. All the staff were friendly. We will definitely go back again for the breakfast.

proper french buttery croissants with a cafe latte on the side makes for a perfect breakfast or afternoon break

After many trips over the weekends the past 6 months to this place, this time it looked like the place...

Fuimos para un rápido té y pasteles y quedamos impresionados con el servicio, buenas bebidas y pasteles. Estábamos muy preocupados con el H&S; de las escaleras a los aseos. Son mortíferas como mover todo en el teclado y sentir acerca de dar forma. Si vas,...

It’s Saturday afternoon and I have now been waiting for my order (a pot of tea and a slice of...

Yo he sido un cliente por más de un año y he visto el lugar se transforme y crecen manteniendo la calidad de la comida y el servicio. El ambiente es cálido y acogedor y el servicio disproves cualquier teoría que los franceses están poco acogedora. Su amor por la excelencia y buena calidad brilla a través de la personal encantador. Gracias por siempre mis visitas un momento especial. Sigan con el buen trabajo! Los desayunos son deliciosos y tienen el mejor té Earl Grey puedes encontrar! ! !

Ahora haciendo la cena - Pastelería Madeleine era el escenario perfecto. La comida era estupenda (tienen el mejor raviolis que he probado) y el personal muy amable y atento. perfectamente

Had coffee and cake at Madeleine. Disappointing cakes - not bad but really not great at all, quite bland.We had to go out and get cash to pay: how can a cafe be cash only in 2017 in London?!Finally what really annoyed me was the dirty basement: sticky floor and stairs, an old dirty mop in the toilet, etc. It all felt greasy and dirty.

Este fue un hallazgo inesperado después de ir de compras en Clapham Common y estoy seguro que ahora será muchas visitas de retorno. Maravillosa selección de pasteles hermosos de calidad. La torta de zanahoria es la mejor que hemos tenido. Otro punto destacado fue la rosa de té, lo cual resultó en un recipiente en forma de té vintage divertidísimo como una casa y estaba hecho de montones de real papilas gustativas rose cuando miramos dentro. Sabía fresca y real no la mejora de la fragancia de rosas que dan a menudo con hierbas aromatizantes frutas y tés. Ambiente es relajado y rústico, este lugar permite la calidad y la autenticidad de sus productos hablan por sí mismos. Primer café de tarifa.

My friend Tania wanted to express how she felt about her special birthday night, and as my boyfriend and I enjoyed that night so much too we thought it best to complete a group review of Madeleine. The birthday girl said: 'I found my new favorite restaurant and venue in old town Clapham. I had my special birthday here on Saturday and all 27 of us greatly enjoyed the atmosphere, devine French food, and attentive service! Incredible on all 3 levels! I had met with the restaurant manager Laura on 3 occasions while organising my special dinner party, and also met with the chef to come up with a tailored menu that would be suitable for tastebuds and costs - they were so friendly and accommodating! The food was incredible on the day, perfection really! I had also asked Laura to work with the pastry chef to organise my birthday cake, and it was the most eye catching and delicious cake ever experienced! The service on the night was incredible, they made sure my guests were all looked after. The next night, all my friends sent messages through saying how incredible of a time they had at Madeleines from the amazing food, service, ambience, to how well we were treated. It was also very affordable which is important when you have a large group. I can not wait to go back, I'm a bit worried that i've let the secret out now of how incredible this restaurant is and it's all due to Laura the manager, the fantastic and friendly chef, his 2 chef assistants, talented pastry chef and the girl and guy that was our waitress/ waiter for the night. I'm looking forward to spending more time at my neighbourhood restaurant. My friends who are local and live in other areas can not wait to come back for an intimate dinner. Thank you for creating such an amazing evening for me and the incredible memories! To the owner of Madeleine - you have created a very strong team! Merci, x Tania We(friends of Birthday Girl Tania) said:This is the kind of place you come to, to feel at home and treated like a loved one. We were guests of the birthday girl. You know it is a slick yet personal service when the waiters and waitresses glide unseen between groups to make sure you are fully topped up, discreet and friendly, they serve food with a beaming smile of pride and all they care about is your experience. Our beautiful birthday girl spent quality time with her loved ones, instead of choreographing table service. What a wonderful night. Dare I say, Madeleine sets itself apart from the crowded Clapham offering?Especially our Mexican waitress extraordinaria ! x x x

Popped in today in search of a much needed pain au raisin. I was greeted by a smiling french lady who handed me one fresh from the baking tray. Then I realised it was cash only. She said it was okay for me to come back and pay another time.I will be back to pay and many more times after that.Wonderful service. And the pastry was delicious too.

This is a charming café where you could be forgiven for thinking you'd passed through a portal and been transported to a café in France! We have visited many times and witnessed several different layouts. We have always found the staff friendly and service and ambience delightful. Cash only is accepted which can be a chore, but hey, maybe that's a good throwback to the past! If you find yourself in Clapham, this is a must to visit.

There is plenty of choice for coffee in Clapham but this place has style. If you close your eyes and imagine yourself in a traditional French cafe in Provence then this would be the place (apart from the display of teapots). There is a wonderful selection of patisseries in the window which are even better to eat! I particularly recommend the strawberry tart. The coffee was also excellent although clearly this is a matter of taste. I found the staff friendly although they were not speaking French. Two coffees and a tart cost around £10.

Have frequented there a lot. However this morning Tues 28th i was for the third time overcharged by middle aged French woman working there. When i brought this to her attention, she replied in french saying, whatever. I told her I speak french and this was not good enough. She said you can to other coffee shops if you wish. My advice is to keep away from this place till they learn to be friendly. And always check your money!

This cafe is very popular and offers lovely fresh food and cakes and good hot and cold drinks. Its in a great location opposite Clapham Common and near Clapham Common underground and the shops.

There are plenty of bakeries and coffee shops in Clapham, but this feels the most authentic. Cash only, there is a particular quaintness to the bakery. Service is good and efficient, the baked goods are fresh and delicious, and you would be forgiven for thinking you've stepped into a little bit of France. Perfect for a mid-morning coffee and snack.

A lovely cafe near Clapham Common tube station. Most of the people were speaking French as were the staff; my friend and I felt we were transported to France. Great selection of cakes and French pastries - could not decide but chose the pear and almond tart in the end. Also a wide choice of hot beverages to choose from to match your food . Just beware that they only accept cash in this cafe but there is a Barclays cash point near the tube station which is handy. Loved the mismatched China plates, cosy atmosphere and friendly staff and of course yummy food - all good factors for cosy catch ups with friends or family get togethers. A big thumbs up from me!

This is a good place to stop for coffee on your way to or from the Clapham Common underground station.

This spot is incredibly quaint. Decor is beautifully vintage and authentic to its French roots. Wonderful relaxed ambience and staff are friendly and attentive. Once again further proof that Clapham seems to have the best array of coffee shops in SW London (see also 2 Love Tea and Coffee House in Clapham junction). Why on earth did I ever leave? I actually fancied a tea rather than coffee and it was nice to see they had a good selection of those also. Highly recommend this spot if you're by Common.

I love this place! They changed the decor to allow more seating but it's not too cluttered and the service is good. Their macaroons are to die for and they do a great flat white!

We went in for breakfast as we live just around the corner food excellent but very bad services moody girl "fatima"instead of taking care of guests and deliver a good customers service I have had to stand up to ask if I can get my drink after my girlfriend finished her croissant but instead of taking care of us or the guests, she was in her phone and then talking and joking with the other waitress. we have been coming regularly and this particular waitress has been moody almost all the time, even telling my girlfriend off once because she used the wrong food basket.

A lovely place for a French style breakfast. Excellent pastries made by the French chef. Good coffee but my daughter's latte was a very milky and not much coffee. Lovely squeezed orange juice.

Un service très agréable, du bon cidre breton, des prix abordables, un cadre chaleureux et de nombreux choix de galettes et de crêpes ! Un vrai plaisir ! Pour les nostalgiques ou ceux qui veulent découvrir la cuisine française à un prix abordable. Vivement conseillé !(Petit plus : ouvert jusqu'à 23h)

So we went to Madeleine as recommended on Timeout London (top cafes in London). It is right by the Common, lovely location for a stroll afterwards. The cakes and pastries looked really nice. It felt like being in France inside! Service was excellent, lovely staff who went out of their way. However, not much for vegetarians on the menu if you want lunch. We ordered galettes (had never tried these before), they were OK, they seemed really popular so might be just me, but they were a bit bland. Crepes were better - they make their own salted caramel! I would go back again for cake and tea, but probably not for lunch.

What has happened and WHY ? I have been coming here for years and yes , the cakes are gorgeous and coffee / tea good too. Don't care too much about cash only- it's French ! However , gone are days of people watching on the common and watching the world go by. The counter and cakes now hog the best view and the cakes get the sunshine too ! It's now rather darkand gloomy inside . Please , pay some money and get a proper designer , it's really not working . Very sad and doesn't make sense to me !

Lovely place and patisseries but it's cash only which drives me bonkers. It's 2016, every other café accepts contactless. Poor service and they are losing business as a result.

Having just come from an extremely poor experience at a nearby restaurant in Clapham (see other review), my friends and I were greeted with warmth and a cheerful smile from all the waitresses. We ordered 2 portions of cakes ( for 3 of us) which was enough as the sizes are generous. The chocolate cake and lemon meringue pie are worth tasting. Absolutely decadent. Also one of the best hot chocolate drink I have had in a cafe. Ambience was good too. Probably if it was full might be different as tables are very close to each other to maximise space and profit no doubt. That being said i would highly recommend a visit to here, it's worth it. I want to try the crepes next time! Don't bother having an expensive dessert in a pub or restaurant in Clapham for £6+. Go here instead.

Ok it's a cosy place but how the hell it takes 30 mins to make a simple baguette. I don't think they care about their customers! Avoid if you are going to order something off the menu.

Everything there is lovely, food, coffee, the crockery...Best location, great for people-watching and opposite the parkbut come on, it's about time to accept payment by card!

The croissants are to die for, just that sue other breakfast pastries are pretty good too, you just have to make a choice!

This is an unusual cafe by London standards. It is refreshingly UN-trendy, with old wooden fixtures and old mismatched porcelain. It is simple, and thoughtfully decorated with flowers and a long bar. The food is fantastic - The Danishes are superb and are authentically French, as are the macaroons. There is also a very good tea selection available served in a proper filter pot. It is popular in the mornings with the post-school crowd, and great for people-watching across Clapham Common.

Had breakfast here, with a coffee & a Ham & Cheese croissant ( toasted under the panini grill ) was divine. The girls had pain chocolat & hot chocolate which was just that - melted chocolate with hot milk which you whirl up yourself. Lots of herbal teas were on offer & the place has a slightly bohemian feel to it. Busy & popular, the place had a good buzz to it. Three drinks, 3 pain chocolat & 2 ham & cheese croissants were £21 + change.

we come here from time to time, its getting better, they always have differents stuff like pizza, almonds tarts (galette de roi) ,its never the same really depending on the day !!!! oh, the cakes as well, a mix of French and British,

Trouver des pains au chocolat ou croissants frais et bons en Angleterre c'est pas gagné ! Mais alors ici ! Ouaaa les meilleurs de ma vie ! Même en France ils ne sont pas aussi bons ! Et le chocolat chaud à l'air bien sympa aussi (une amie l'a pris et elle s'est régalée) Un lieu très cosy où je reviendrai forcément

A firm local favourite. Excellent freshly baked pastries and bread. The best croissants in SW London and an excellent view of the Common.

Beautiful place with nice view from the outside sitting area, delicious cappuccino and cakes! Friendly stuff. Will be back :)

Restaurant in the evening, patisserie in the daytime. The menu changes every week and you take your own wine. We have been twice in the evening and had a wonderful meal each time. The service is both attentive and unobtrusive.

Lovely little café with the freshest French pastries and excellent coffee! Great place to catch up with friends and take in a bit of sunshine on the weekend.

Madeleine is now open in the evening from Tuesday to Saturday from 7 - 11.30pm, serving fabulous french food created by the ex Gavroche chef, Eric Landeau. The seasonal menu changes weekly . Excellent value for money. Delicious food served in a sumptuous surrounding overlooking Clapham common. Bring your own wine. Cash only.

It is a very small place that works at day as brasserie and in the evening as a restaurant. The food in the restaurant is quite good and always enjoyed when I went. Bring your own wine though ;)

This place makes you feel like you've escaped London and landed somewhere in Paris. It's authentic French vibe relieves you of any getaway cravings. The cakes are delicious - The patisserie superb. Sadly I always find the staff very quiet and not very chatty. It's a shame because I think if they were a bit friendlier I would feel more tempted to return to this place more often.

I Very cute unassuming coffee place with good pastries and good coffee. People are friendly and more importantly helpful if required.What more could you ask for?

Visited our son and his girlfriend in Clapham and they told us about Madelaines . We had been here during the day for parties and coffee and was surprised to hear that it opens in the evening as a pop up restaurant . The staff are very friendly and the set menu was truly French . I started with smoked Haddock and had the Cod as a main course . Everyone was very happy with their meals and they put together a gorgeous selection of cheeses . You take take your own drinks with you .,and it is cash only . The owner was on site and spent time speaking to everyone . This place is going to become Very popular as the food is beautiful and the price is very reasonable . Thank you for a wonderful night .

For us cash strapped parents, it's now a new local favourite. Flavoursome French food, great place to watch the world going by and with BYOB, we can drink something delicious without the hideous mark up. And the cheese list...should be short listed for the Booker (I mean for the quality). My other half was relieved by the portion size and the fact it was really good traditional French food. I was paying, my turn and so totally smug (previous outing very expensive and very experimental). Owners really attentive and featured in Stuffocation (if you've read it)so extra thrill for me. CASH ONLY

One of the best pastries I have had in London. This is a cosy little number and my go to place for a cup of coffee on the way to the tube.

Madeleine has always been one of my favorite places in London to buy fresh croissants and quiches. I was quite intrigued when I saw they were now also oppening for dinner and decided to give it a try.I must say I was not disappointed! The offer is a fresh and gourmet french cuisine for very reasonable prices! We had delicious roasted prawns and the exquisite swordfish tartare before trying the marinated seabass with mint and fennel and the limon sole fillet with mussels... Divine! We also had a selection of different french cheese which were excellent (especially the Comté and the Pouligny Saint Pierre). The menu changes every week so you will be able to discover new flavours: you can go there blindfolded!It's important to advise they don't sell alcohol, we brought our wine for this dinner. In summary, very nice food, cosy atmosphere and a bring your own bottle policy!

Airy and spacious French style café to relax outside overlooking Clapham Common or inside by the large warming windows. This was my first visit, over the Easter Bank Holiday, and I was really impressed by the range and quality of French pastries, snacks, bread, macaroons. and herbal teas on offer. Service was friendly and it's fun to relax in this large space taking in the quirky decorations and details. I don't know why anyone would go to a chain store in the area when you have individual and a well run café like this with reasonable prices.The espresso was good and I even too away a lemon citron cake to enjoy later, yum!