La Madeleine
601 S Carrollton Ave, New Orleans, LA 70118, USA
Uptown 4: Riverbend, Carrollton & Broadmoor
Anecdotes & Analysis
A French engineer opened this chain of French-style bakeries in Dallas, from which it spread here. It has succeeded mightily: the breads in particular are in wide demand, made as they are in the real French style (in contrast with the much lighter New Orleans French bread) and baked in a wood-burning oven. This is the second location, in the center of the known Uptown universe: the turn in the streetcar tracks. A good place for a pastry-and-coffee breakfast; later in the day they make soups, salads, pizzas, sandwiches, and a few French-cafe-style plate specials, which range from okay to pretty good. Self-service and schlep.
Backstory
A French engineer opened this chain of French-style bakeries in Dallas, from which it spread here. It has succeeded mightily: the breads in particular are in wide demand, made as they are in the real French style (in contrast with the much lighter New Orleans French bread) and baked in a wood-burning oven. This is the second location, in the center of the known Uptown universe: the turn in the streetcar tracks. A good place for a pastry-and-coffee breakfast; later in the day they make soups, salads, pizzas, sandwiches, and a few French-cafe-style plate specials, which range from okay to pretty good. Self-service and schlep.
Most Interesting Dishes
Breakfast pastries and breads. Entree salads. Soups. Country-style pizza (lots of aromatic vegetables and herbs with ham). Dessert pastries and tarts.
Bonus Ratings
1
Attitude
1
Hipness