Where there's signature crepes, hearty salad and fresh pastries, there's happiness -- and food-savvy Alexandrians find it at La Madeleine. Though it's part of a chain, this location successfully recreates the ambiance of a cozy little bistro. The bistro/cafe also offers jams, salad dressings and La Madeleine's signature tomato basil soup. Patrons are offered the opportunity to give back to a worthwhile cause by purchasing a Susan G. Komen "Card for the Cause" upon checkout.