Cafe Madre - Carmichael

I visited this restaurant for the first time and it was a great spot to take my friend who was visiting from out of town. He ordered the caramel macchiato and w... read more I visited this restaurant for the first time and it was a great spot to take my friend who was visiting from out of town. He ordered the caramel macchiato and was totally impressed – he used to be a big fan of Starbucks! I really enjoyed the plants throughout the space. The café bar has a nice open-concept design, and I tried the Golden Lemonade, which was spot on. The almond croissant was also delicious.

Even though they served my hot and cold drinks in the wrong order, the coffee was excellent. It was perfectly balanced, not overly sweet or bitter, and the serv... read more Even though they served my hot and cold drinks in the wrong order, the coffee was excellent. It was perfectly balanced, not overly sweet or bitter, and the service was quick. This is definitely a place I'll return to. Rating: 4.7/5.

I’m giving this place 3 stars because one of the baristas deserves a full 5 for their exceptional service, while another one... not so much. I do appreciate tha... read more I’m giving this place 3 stars because one of the baristas deserves a full 5 for their exceptional service, while another one... not so much. I do appreciate that they have a summer and winter menu; it’s a good idea since it prevents customers from constantly hearing “sorry, we don’t have that right now” when certain items aren't available year-round.

Great coffee shop! Yummy coffee! My only complaints are the hours of operation and wifi. Cafe Madre closes at 3pm each day, which is extremely early! There have... read more Great coffee shop! Yummy coffee! My only complaints are the hours of operation and wifi. Cafe Madre closes at 3pm each day, which is extremely early! There have been quite a few times that I have wanted to patronize them but have been unable to because they had closed for the day. I also couldn't log on to the wifi using the password they provided, and it wasn't clear what the network name was. (March 15)

It's good coffee. The service can be a little slow but who cares? If you're here to get a quick cup of coffee right away, go to the AM PM around the corner. It'... read more It's good coffee. The service can be a little slow but who cares? If you're here to get a quick cup of coffee right away, go to the AM PM around the corner. It's a nice relaxed atmosphere.