About

Madison Café, perched on the 6th floor of the Madison building at the Library of Congress in Southeast Washington, offers a delightful escape for anyone seeking a casual dining experience. With its reputation as a hidden gem, this café presents a diverse menu featuring both American favorites and sushi selections. Ideal for a quick solo meal, Madison Café provides a relaxing atmosphere where you can enjoy breakfast, brunch, or lunch without breaking the bank.

Patrons can indulge in fresh salads, delicious sandwiches, and vibrant sushi, all prepared with a focus on quality. Complementing the tasty food, the café offers desserts and coffee, perfect accompaniments to watch a sports game or surf the web with their free Wi-Fi.

Dine-in and takeaway options are available for those on the go, while government AOC employees can take advantage of a generous discount. With a cleanliness standard that's hard to beat and friendly, quick service, Madison Café remains a preferred choice for both staffers and the public, offering a simple yet fulfilling dining experience.

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Price

$$$$ 10 - 20 $

Meals

Breakfast, Branch, Lunch

Cuisines

American, Sushi

Services

Takeaway, Dine-in

Offering

Serving desserts, Serving coffee

Payment

Payment by credit card, Payment by debit card, NFC payment

Reviews and Ratings

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4.3
based on 73 reviews
4.3/5 73 reviews
Helton
Helton
6 months ago on Google

Great location, very clean. I will be back for sure.

Alex Chan
Alex Chan
10 February 2024 on Google
  • Food: 4
  • Atmosphere: 5

This is a typical cafeteria happen to be located on the 6th floor of the Madison building at the Library of Congress. It has a salad station, Asian station, deli sandwich station and a Starbucks. I had the hot/cold foods for $9 per pound. It is open to the public but mostly staffers come here on their lunch break. Skip Subway and Dunkin Donuts downstairs and come here next time. Recommended.

H Rook
H Rook
13 July 2023 on Google
  • Food: 5
  • Atmosphere: 5

Hidden gem. Clean. Good food. View. Not crowded.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the address of Madison Café?
    Madison Café is located at James Madison Memorial Building, 6th floor, 101-199 Independence Ave SE, 20540, Washington, Southeast Washington, USA.
  • How to get here by public transport?
    The nearest public transport options provide quick and easy access:
    • Bus stop Independence Av SE & New Jersey Av SE (321 m walk)
    • Bus stop 2ND ST & E CAPITOL ST (SUPREME COURT) sb (395 m walk)
    • Subway station Capitol South Station (143 m walk)
  • How is Madison Café rated by visitors?
    Madison Café has an average rating of 4.3 based on 73 reviews across platforms such as Google.
  • What is the average price for a meal at Madison Café?
    The average price for a meal is 10 - 20 $ (it is cheap - $).
  • What type of cuisine does Madison Café specialize in?
    The menu includes american, sushi dishes.