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    Cafe Max Richardson

    3.8 (216 reviews)
    InexpensiveNew American
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    Updated over 3 months ago

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Outdoor seating
    Good for kids

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    To-go menu.
    Brad J.

    I'm rarely impressed and yet I was thoroughly impressed at Cafe Max. Went for lunch because all those Chicken Salad Chick commercials had me jonesin' for some chicken salad. My go to is usually MarketStreet for one of their very good chicken salad sandwiches in the to go case. That's not close enough for a Richardson lunch so I found Cafe Max via a Yelp search. They offer 8 different salads, sandwiches and a quiche and soup of the day in addition to desserts like brownies and cookies. Most people get the trio of pick your salad. I chose Caesar salad (huge and better than La Madeline), chicken salad and seafood salad. The Caesar was fresh and creamy. The chicken salad was delicious and consists of large strips of chicken, green bell strips, cucumber strips, apple strips and a sweet tangy dressing. The seafood salad is julienne strips of imitation crab in a creamy dressing and it's generous and phenomenal. The trio with both chicken and seafood is $15 which may seem high but consider the quality is high and the helpings are enough for either two people or two lunches it's very fair. I'm going to be returning with coworkers and will use this as my go-to for catering office working lunches. I used Jason's Deli last time and this blows it out of the water.

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    L N.

    The to-go line is quick since it's separate from the dine-in line. Portions are huge, so you get a lot of food. Be sure to try their muffin and cheesecake--they're amazing!

    Salad sampler was a good pick if you've never been there before and wanting to try it all!
    Hang L.

    For a quick salad lunch this is a great spot. Dine-in still isn't an option at this time since they are short staffed but the to-go process is pretty quick and easy. If you are really in a crunch for time, you can call ahead 15 minutes and place your order to skip the line. They still enforce face masks and limit the number of people in the store (thank you!). My first time here, I wanted to try everything so I got the salad sampler which included a heft scoop of Cesar salad and 7 small scoops of the other types. I enjoyed them all and my least favorite one was the vegetable (probably because it was the healthiest one!).

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    Semhar M.

    I recently made a return visit to Cafe Max after almost 16 years!! This mini cafeteria is near my old high school so some of my friends and I used to grab some on our way home. All these years later and it's still exactly the same!! They have a pretty limited menu, but let me tell you this: Cafe Max makes some of the best Caesar salad + pasta salad you will have ever tried. The caesar is made with the perfect amount of dressing, the croutons have a unique seasoning to them, and the dark green lettuce brings it all together for an addicting plate. I brought some over to my sister who is not a salad person, and Cafe Max has converted her. And the pasta salad. Well, it's creamy and perfect. I'm not sure how else to describe it. I love pasta salads and have eaten them my whole life, but the seasoning and flavors CM uses are incredible. Try it, trust me. COVID update: you must wear a mask to enter the small cafe. They are also offering carryout and catering.

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    4 months ago

    They have the zucchini muffins and I love the chicken salad and cucumbers salad. They give you enough salad for at least two days for me.

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    The food is outstanding, the portions are two meals and the prices are great!!!! We use the take out service.

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    1 year ago

    Genuinely one of my favorite restaurants ever! Everyone's super friendly and they never fail to amaze!

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    2 years ago

    Picked up an order to serve at a meeting in my home. Salads were delicious as always. Have never been disappointed in Cafe Max!

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    This is a great place for take out and large catering orders. Easy to pick up and comes with everything you need!

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    Love everything here!!! Just wish they were open longer. You can't go wrong with any of the salads.

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    Great food and service. Prices have increased like every restaurant. My daughter and I had a great experience

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    Rather than repeat what everyone's already said about their amazing food, top-notch service, and…read moreunique Texas vibe .. I'll share the extra magic that is missing in these reviews. My friends took me here for my 60th birthday!! Outside of the perfect steaks and stellar service (a great big thank you to Brad our amazing waiter), the music stole the show!! They have this insanely talented musician who performs Friday and Saturday nights starting at 6:30 PM .. he literally has his stage on a landing pad halfway up the staircase with his own little music kingdom. One guy. Several instruments. Electric guitar and saxophone were played effortlessly. You can make requests, which adds to the fun! For example, "Sweet Caroline" was a song that everyone sang along throughout the restaurant lol. Then came something I didn't expect. This musician has made it his personal mission to play our National Anthem on Fridays and Saturdays 7pm sharp. Everyone naturally stood -up, the whole room joined in, hand over their hearts, so much patriotic passion and energy. It was truly beautiful to see people come together in that moment. And just when I thought the night couldn't get better, out came a birthday dessert .. a warm homemade cookie with ice cream and a real sparkler. It was a show stopper!! I haven't seen a sparkler since I was ten lol. Apparently, birthdays are a big deal here, because it felt like every table around us had their own sparkler birthday/ anniversary moment. It was hilarious ... and I loved it! If you're looking for a memorable experience or just a relaxing delicious meal, nothing compares to Texas y'all. TIP: they have valet parking! TIP: they take reservations!

    Went to Texas for a friend's birthday dinner and had a great time! The restaurant is well set up…read moreand had live music playing. The staff was very friendly and attentive. I got the rack of lamb with whipped potatoes and roasted vegetables. The lamb chop came with 4 pieces and was grilled to a delicious medium rare. The whipped potatoes and roasted vegetables balanced the meal really well. Would highly recomend.

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    My family and I decided to try Guitars and Growlers. We parked in the parking lot, walked in, and…read morechecked out the space. It's a cool restaurant that has a lot of seating, and cool decor with Guitars displayed on the wall and a small stage for performers. We walked up to where you order. It was counter service and the guy that took our order was laid back. We paid, he gave us a number and then we chose a place to sit and waited for our food. We ordered several items to share. We started off with a charcuterie board that had meats, cheeses, nuts, fruit, and toasted bread. It was really good. The bread was able to hold the ingredients and was nice and crispy but not overly crispy. The meats were good and the different cheeses were flavorful with different textures. The fruit was fresh and the nuts were a nice crunchy addition. Very yummy start. We also shared the Tejas Nachos with Brisket. The Nachos come with tortilla chips covered in cheese, queso, jalapenos, tomatoes, and crema. They were okay. The Brisket was plentiful. There was a lot of cheese and queso spread out all over the nachos. It was a little too much. The chips got soggier the closer you got to the bottom of the pile. Our last shared item was the ZZ Top BBQ Flatbread. It was okay. It came with an overabundance of cheese. It also came with jalapenos, BBQ sauce, and we ordered it with Chicken. It was okay. The cheese was gooey but overwhelming. The jalapenos added a spicy flavor and the BBQ sauce was tasty. Overall the restaurant has a cool atmosphere with good service. The counter service, ordering and paying process was quick and easy. Everytime someone brought our food to us they were friendly. The food was okay and literally very cheesy.

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    Made a reservation online and had been to their Southlake location before, where the service was…read morealready great, but this visit was even better. Henry and Bernie were seriously the best. Henry checked on us often, was super patient, and just genuinely kind. Bernie kept our water full and was always nearby making sure we were good without hovering. They made the whole night feel easy and fun. The food was just as good. We started with the mushroom fondue, creamy, cheesy, and packed with flavor. The bread was perfect, crispy and thin but still sturdy enough to scoop everything up without falling apart. We also split one of the toast boards and loved it. Great mix of flavors and just a really fun thing to share. They're also known for some really good favorites like the burrata toast, steak frites, truffle fries, and their charcuterie boards. Their brunch gets a lot of hype too, especially the French toast and eggs Benedict. And their seasonal cocktails are always a hit, really creative and well balanced. Bathrooms were clean, always a plus. Only tiny note, I wish there were more purse or coat hooks, every place needs those. Overall, we had such a great time. The service really stood out and the food totally delivered. Definitely one of those spots you leave already planning your next visit.

    I ordered a panini but the bread was so dry, I struggled to eat it. I got potato chips with it…read morewhich was supposed to be crunchy but a lot of them were soft and stale. The cesar salad with salmon was ok but the salmon was a little undercooked. After eating it took about 20 minutes to get the check. Please note this is not the best menu for someone who is looking for options with no meat or bread.

    Cafe Max Richardson - newamerican - Updated May 2026

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