"La Madeleine is a beautiful French bakery with a charming and inviting atmosphere. The service was very good; friendly and attentive. However, the food itself was not amazing. The pastry were not heated up when served. Even after requesting them to be warmed, they still were not heated properly, which took away from the overall experience. On a positive note, the hot chocolate was good and comforting. Overall, it’s a lovely place to sit and enjoy the ambiance, but I do wish there was more attention to detail when it comes to serving the food as expected"

"Spacious, French-style bistro serving a variety of French pastries, baguettes, meals, and sweet and savory crepes. Nothing fancy, but the food was tasty and the service was friendly. Aug2025: French dip sandwich, French onion soup and (French) crepe with Nutella and strawberries. All delicious!"

"I must admit I’m not very well first in French cuisine. But I’m glad I came here. I had the crepe stuffed with seasoned chicken. For those who aren’t well initiated in French food or even crêpes, what I had is close to an omelette, but so much fluffier and lighter. I generally think of crêpes being a dessert, as is common in Japan, but here it is an entrée as well. And it was very light and refreshing, something that hit the spot. The ingredients were fresh and although the taste didn’t blow me away, the tomato bisque soup I had did blow me away! It was incredible tasting! If you want something healthy and fresh, I think this is a good place."

"What a great place! I had a café latte and the Crêpe la Madeleine. Both were excellent! I didn't get to try anything from the bakery/pastry counter, but everything in there looked delicious! Friendly staff, tasty food, fun French atmosphere. Parking in the area is tough, but there is a parking garage that is extremely affordable! ($1/hr or $5/hr for the day!) The entire area is quaint and historical, so come to La Madeleine and then spend the whole day in Old Town Alexandria! I'll definitely be back! 😄 EDIT: Went back! Enjoyed the food just as much as the first time! Found street parking a few blocks away, too. This time I got the chicken la Madeleine (on a plate, not a crêpe), and my fiancé got a chicken cesar salad. Both were very good! We got some of their mixed summer refreshers - delicious! - and I got a slice of coconut cake which was amazing!! Again, I highly recommend you stop in for a bite the next time you're in Old Town Alexandria!"

"Great place to have lunch, relaxed atmosphere, friendly staff, and great food. Not very crowded and I noticed a lot of people just reading a newspaper or a book. No rush here. Update - Great place to get a warm meal during cold weather. Update - enjoying rereading an old favorite while enjoying breakfast. Clean restrooms and have not had a problem so far. Update - ordered a chicken Caesar sandwich and for same reason got half a sandwich. At least they didn't bill me for a full sandwich but still have to take a point off. Second time they messed up an order. Last time I was here cashier corrected my order as I called American Breakfast a American country breakfast. I thought that is what it was called. This visit ordered an American Breakfast and got a sandwich. Really? Miss the bookcases and artwork that were on the walls. I guess they wanted more light but kind of lost the atmosphere."