MADRE

I came to have my birthday brunch on Saturday the 21st & wanted to sit at the bar. They had a seat waiting for me and the bartender, Lindsay, greeted me with a warm birthday welcome and a glass of Prosecco. :) To start, the drink with the rum and lemongrass was strong but also perfectly balanced. Really enjoyed that. She made me a gin cocktail, which I also loved and the prosecco was good! Since I was by myself, I ordered the croquettes, the shrimp & their famous french toast. The shrimp?! ORDER 2 ORDERS OF IT, insanely flavorful and an underrated dish on their menu. I wanted to lick the place. I would have loved bread with it to dip in the leftover sauce ;) Their french toast is now made with milkbread and what a smart choice!! DIVINE! Order that. They even put a candle in it for me - a

I’ve been wanting to come to MADRE for quite a some time so I finally snagged a reservation a few weeks before. First off, the vibe inside is so cool - I love how they used the lights to give an intimate yet fun vibe. The service was great and the food was good, just good however. The lamb chops were the best dish of the nights for us but tasted like good quality chops, nothing special. The flavors were okay but I wish they did more with the dishes. The drinks were strong which is a plus, you just need one for the evening. Not sure if I’d come back or recommend someone to come out of their way for a meal. Still a great place but the food was just okay.

We sampled nearly every item on the menu and loved it all, from the creative cocktails to the delicious appetizers, entrées, and desserts. We even ordered two of the chocolate soufflés to finish the night. It was a fun evening of great food and company in a trendy Greenpoint, Brooklyn restaurant.

First & foremost, both the bartender HK & the waitress Francesca were absolutely lovely- personable & attentive without being overbearing. On top of the amazing service, the ambiance of the place is great and the food is top notch as well. I only tried the miso brussel sprouts & truffle croquettes but both were great. I also had the Formula One drink which was unique and tasty as well. Last but certainly not least, I had the soufflé which is 110% well worth the wait. I will definitely be back again, hopefully for their brunch!

Stopped by on a weekend afternoon for a light brunch. Ordered two cocktails along with the hamachi and a salad, the cocktails were strong, and the food came out clean and delicious. Really enjoyed the whole vibe!