Madison Street Cafe

I had lunch here for the first time today. There was no line and I was in and out in less than 5 minutes. I got the buffalo chicken wrap and the pasta salad. It was only $6, so I definitely disagree with the other reviews that say this place is expensive. The wrap was perfect size for lunch and not too overbearing. The chicken tasted really fresh and definitely not pre-made. Not the best buffalo wrap by any means (you'll have a heard time beating Gaslight's), but in the loop, it's definitely one of the best ones I've had.

The people serving you the food don't know how much it costs, so you have to ask the lady at the cash register. She told me $2, then when you actually pick it up and buy it, she changed it $4. I ask why it doubled, she said she asked her manager (something she couldn't be bothered to do before I committed to it).

I told her this kind of thing (it's not the first time although it is the worst) was gonna prevent me from coming in again, and she gave me this spectacular look of both contempt and incomprehension. I abandoned the attempt to explain myself and got the hell out.

And the ravioli tastes like plastic too, so there you go.

I feel like I am a regular at this place.  I work in the building and have stopped by at least once for everything.  For breakfast they have made to order omelets or sandwiches, which you can get on a bagel, English muffin or a selection of toast.  The omelette's can also be made with egg whites and veggies, which is my favorite.  They also have a yogurt, oatmeal, and fruit bar.  Yes very yummy!  For lunch they host a daily special ranging from chicken marsala to quesadillas.  There lunch items include a salad bar, fresh soups, sandwich and a chili bar.  However, my favorite item is their buffalo chicken wrap.  They have around 5 different wraps to choose from, but I would highly recommend the buffalo wrap with the pasta salad as a side.

One thing to note about the cafe is everything is prepped right before meal time and if they run out of any item such as the buffalo wrap they aren't going to make anymore.  I would recommend going around the actually meal time when the food is fresh, ready and yummy!