Main Street Cafe
101 Main St, Madison, AL
Crema's Take
“Tucked into a charming historic building in downtown Madison, this cafe serves generous, house-made comfort food like chicken salad and creative sides that taste like they're made with real care. The quirky bonus? You might catch a train rolling past the windows mid-meal, creating a nostalgic backdrop that feels like stepping into another era. It's the kind of place where locals linger over lunch and visitors become regulars, especially if you arrive early to snag a table before the crowd rolls in.”
What to expect
Classic coffee drinks done right. A slow-sit, outdoor seating spot, good for meetings. Full breakfast, pastries, and light food on the menu. Family friendly.
Google Reviews
We live in Arab and happened to be in the area for a Dr. appointment and decided to have lunch. I found this place on Google and liked their menu options so we decided to try it. My husband chose spicy fried cauliflower for an appetizer and at first I was a little disappointed…
I ordered the chicken salad plate and was amazed by the generous serving of homemade chicken salad. The pea salad, frozen artic fruit salad, and pumpkin bread were all exceptional and full of flavor. The portions were very satisfying, making it a truly delightful and hearty meal.
Main Street Cafe in downtown Madison is set in the old City Hall next to the railroad. The train went by while we were dining. It was cool to watch the train from the windows. They have a lunch menu and daily specials. I chose the chicken and dumplings from daily special. They…
I came here for the 1st time on a girls lunch.We arrived a little before 11:30. By the time we got there, there was already a good little crowd but we were seated pretty quickly. After looking over the menu our waiter came to take our order. I wanted to try the seafood quiche…
A friend of mine invites me to eat lunch with her at Main Street Cafe on Thursday, November 6th, 2025. The restaurant is so adorable 😍 It's interesting that the train comes right behind the building. That was a little unnerving. Lol. Anyway, the food was delicious 😋We ordered…
Crema Reviews
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