Cafe Madeline Expands Seating With Bench-Lined Back Room

If you’ve had trouble securing a seat at Cafe Madeline (1603 Cortelyou Road between E 16th and E 17th Streets) in the past, things are looking up–the restaurant has just opened its back room to the public.

11 small tables and industrial lamps have been installed as well as seating along the walls, and there are a few sockets if you need to charge up, too. As the tables are pretty low, though, you might just choose to relax with a book there and keep work to the original cafe space.

Either way, you and your party of six will probably have a spot to sit now and eat cheddar chive biscuit sandwiches on weekends!