Comments on: La Madeleine Temporarily Closes in Georgetown for 5-6 Months

By: Kelly

Kelly — Sat, 04 Aug 2012 02:17:51 +0000

I loved eating there every time I came to town every couple of months and liked all the regular employees. Just recently, the nicest employee that is always there gave me his umbrella because I forgot to bring one with me. I didnt end up taking it but where else would that have ever happened? I hope to eat there again soon.

By: Rich

Rich — Tue, 17 Jul 2012 20:27:50 +0000

Overpriced for what it is. the one near me is full if little old ladies who always order the same thing after dithering about they want.

By: anonymouse_dianne

anonymouse_dianne — Tue, 17 Jul 2012 19:11:40 +0000

I always thought their Onion soup with all the gryere cheese and croutons was delish. And yes, their open seating plan is easy for a big group and the cafeteria style ordering makes it easy for a big group to get served quickly.

By: brienneoftarth

brienneoftarth — Tue, 17 Jul 2012 18:10:16 +0000

quel dommage…I liked this place. I hope they can accomodate the staff elsewhere…that really sucks for them.

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Tue, 17 Jul 2012 17:03:30 +0000

Yeah, from my experience with knitting groups it seems the big chains are generally better at accomodating large group coffee get-togethers.

By: o2bncdg

o2bncdg — Tue, 17 Jul 2012 16:59:30 +0000

We aren’t at all concerned about authenticity actually. What we like about the place is (1) they put tables together for us every week so we have a leg up on the tourists, (2) we can get up to get coffee refills ourself and don’t have to flag down a wait person, (3) they never rush us out, and (4) they know us there. We’re reliable, and they’re reliable. For a self-serve restaurant, I think we’re the only ones who collect $1 from each of us and give it to our favorite employee (as opposed to just leaving it on the table).

By: downing street memo

downing street memo — Tue, 17 Jul 2012 16:56:19 +0000

Did anyone say anything about authenticity, or was this just your chance at being a snob on the internet?

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Tue, 17 Jul 2012 16:51:40 +0000

Sorry you have to break with tradition, but there are lots of other places in the vicinity that serve breakfast. Your old haunt will be open before you know it.

And, on a side rant, La Madeleine is about as authentically French as Olive Garden is Italian.

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Tue, 17 Jul 2012 16:45:31 +0000

Wow, I had no idea they were such a humongous chain!

By: jack5

jack5 — Tue, 17 Jul 2012 16:39:23 +0000

Sacre’ Bleu! No Frog’s Legs!!?! Mon Dieu!