Been going there over 20 years and they've always had poor customer service. Today was the worst. The food is sub par with so many more restaurants that offer the same thing. It's really not worth having to deal with those employees. I'll take myself & my catering elsewhere. read more

The amount of food you get for the price is impressive. This will definitely fill you up! The food was ok but honestly nothing to write home about. The chicken salad is no traditional. It is not mayo based. It almost had an Asian taste to it? Like almost a teriyaki flavor??? Pasta salad and Caesar salad was standard. I would definitely come back if I wanted a combination of salads to eat for lunch. read more

Cafe Max is probably our favorite lunch! As soon as someone mentions Cafe Max, suddenly we have a large to go order! When you call to place your order, you're promptly greeted by a friendly employee. Your order is quickly placed and they ask when you would like to pick it up. Which is very helpful because Teacher's lunches are not flexible at all! Our orders have always been ready to pick up when we arrive!! We're always so appreciative of that! They also let us pay orders separately. There's a separate entrance for pick up and to go orders. Once you enter, there's a line specifically for pick up (the registrar right in front of you when you enter) and another line specifically for to go (the registrar to the right when you enter) They are fast and efficient! The food itself is delicious! I always have to get the seafood salad, it's my favorite! If you can't decide which salad to get, they offer a salad sampler that has a small amount of each salad. They have sandwiches and quiches as well. There's definitely something for everyone! read more

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Take out is still the only option. Staff is not pleasant and prices have increased a lot. I got the trio (no meat), a cookie and medium tea and it was $18.40. For that price I'd rather sit in a restaurant not my break room at work. Yes the food was good. read more

I feel like I am cheating by giving 4 stars. But this was my recent visit. I have been going to Max's since I was a kid... over 25 years. Geez maybe it's 30 years. Whenever they opened. This is my official death bed food or last meal to be requested before I will be executed. Its my favorite. My issue is not with the food. Or the workers. It's the price...$17.10 for the trio salad... Cesar, chick, seafood. It's official... I have been priced out. I am gonna go out on a limb and state I am probably one of or close to one of the most frequented customers they have. I have attended all locations. I even do saturdays. I use to work close by and would hit Max's 5 times a week back in the day. Now I drive 50 minutes round trip to get my special lunch. Cafe Max... thank you for the great ride. I will save you for those special days of my life. read more

Cafe Max is one of my favorite places to go for lunch. They are VERY generous on their portions. I really enjoy their caesar salad (croutons are exceptionally yummy), seafood salad, pasta salad, chicken salad and quiche of the day. Their chicken salad has a mixture of bell peppers, apples and nuts in it. Different, but enjoyable! I never thought of myself as much of a salad person.. and I don't really like vegetables but I love love love Cafe Max! The downside to this place is that they don't take credit cards, only American Express. read more

I have been eating at Cafemax since 1991 and they have always maintained the same quality of salads. We live their Salad Trio (Caesar, fruit, and pasta). It comes with a roll or muffin. They now (post Covid) have only to go available as they wrapped up dine-in facility, though available, they are not serving dine-in due to understaff. It's a good to-go lunch option. read more

Cafe Max Richardson - Salad Trio (2 to-go orders) - New American Near Me - Richardson, Texas

Cafe Max never disappoints my taste buds. Prompt service with a smile which is always appreciated. The food is constant in taste, flavor and price... BONUS!!! I tried the Salad Trio for lunch... cucumber salad, chicken salad on a bed of ceasar salad. For $11.34, I has enough food for two people there was no way I would be able to finish it all ar once. Definitely a legit spot to grab a bite from. Can't wait to try something else from their menu. read more

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You can't go wrong having lunch here. This isn't a super healthy salad place necessarily but it is yummy. I like the salad trio with cucumber, chicken and they Caesar. This carries about an $11 price tag but the portions can Easily be shared. read more

One of our all time favorite places to eat. The triple has been around for at least 30 years and my favorites are chicken, cucumber and fruit. Take out and delIver to your favorite teacher. Especially if she is married to you. :) read more

This is probably my favorite spot for salad in Richardson. There are so many different varieties of salad to choose from. And if you can't make up your mind on what you want? Get their salad sampler so you can try them all. My favorite salad combination is: Caesar Salad with chicken "salad" and pasta salad. The chicken "salad" here is simply just chicken and green peppers so it's best to pair with the Caesar salad. This spot is very inexpensive and you get the bang for your buck for sure. They give you so much food that you are guaranteed to bring home some leftovers. read more

I prefer the Plano location. Better service and better quality food. Staff here is borderline rude. The girls preparing the salads barely speak to you, act like you ordering is an "inconvenience " to them and after multiple times of going here I don't think I've seen a smile out of any of them. Salads are good, however the sandwiches are just regular deli meat and grocery store shelf bread. Also don't wear gloves when preparing your food. read more

Just witnessed the staff threaten to call the police on a woman because she didn't have a good enough mask. Sorta funny given the staff were all wearing the mask below there noses. The people working there were even coughing. Very rude people working there. I won't be coming back to this location. My food was not great either. Price was okay but after seeing a customer treated this way... I have better places to go. Hope they change management soon. read more

I want to start off by saying I really like their food, and will prob travel to the farther away Plano location to see if the staff is any better before I just boycott this business all together. That being said. The staff here is the rudest staff I have EVER come across in any business ever. I have never had someone get pissed off at me just for buying what they were selling. The first time I went there, they were unbelievably rude about the mask issue. I told them I was vaccinated, they were still rude about it. I let them know I just forgot my mask at home, and asked if they had one they said no and refused to serve me food bc I did not have a mask. I was there to pick up food for my daughters birthday. So I left drove to a store bought a mask and returned to get my food. They were extremely rude and put out by me making my order. (I had never been there before so I was just ordering the way my friend who always comes here told me how to order it) once they finally rudely explained how I was "properly supposed to order the food I was asking for" they finally made my order and as I'm checking out they wouldn't tell me what each item cost, I thought the price was pretty high as I paid over $60. I order the two salad combo which I think is around $10-12 a side of chicken salad (still no idea what they charged me for that ( I think it was around $15 or more) but it def wasn't cheap and was more expensive than the two salad plate which I got more food in. AND $33 For a Caesar salad. $33 for a Caesar salad...... wth? And then they didn't even give enough dressing for the salad (since it was to go i had to put everything together myself) now I didn't complain bc I needed the food for the party, it did taste good however the salad did make the ppl who ate it sick so not sure what was wrong with it if it was the lettuce or something in the dressing was bad I'm not sure I just know the 4 ppl at the party who ate it all got food poisoning, everyone who did not eat it was fine and did not get food poisoning that day. Well I waited a long time before going back because I was pretty upset with the service and the fact it made my guests sick. But my coworker suggested going and I was hungry so I agreed. We made sure to walk in fully masked. This time again staff was rude for no reason but I expected that from them this time so I was just trying to get our food and get out as quick as possible, then some poor old white guy entered without a mask and they jumped his butt about the mask issue. To be honest the fact of how rude they are mixed with my previous bad experience led me to take my mask off and ask for the manager. They then tried to not serve my coworker her food because I took my mask off, (my co worker was fully masked they had no right to refuse her service or her food she was paying for) when I stated that fact out loud they finally checked her out as I waited for the manager. They told me he was busy on a call, so I said I'll gladly wait. He finally came to the front (with his mask below his nose but again idgaf about masks so I didn't call him out on it) I asked if the mask rule posted on their door was his rule (the sign states it's the landlords rule ppl have to wear masks) he said it was his sign. I said well are you the landlord? He said no. I asked are you the owner of the company? He first stated yes, then back tracked and stated no he was only the manger. I asked for his higher ups contact info. Whether it was a corporate number or just the owner or the cafe's, I wanted his bosses number to speak to him directly. He refused to give me that info and said he was as high up as it goes and that I could not have whoever his boss/managers number. So I asked for his name, Rick shein is what he answered, I said thank you, and I left. My coworker bought my food that day (how nice of her) but to be honest the chicken salad was not up to it's usual good standards. The Caesar salad however was delicious and so was the fruit salad. This place really has talent when it comes to food prep and making good food most of the time. But the people serving you your food and the manager up there are a nightmare to deal with, even when you do follow their rules!!!! I highly recommend whoever actually owns this business retrain their staff or put them in BOH and hire new front of house, before you start losing business and profits!!!! Your staff is acting like and discriminating against ppl like they are the gestapo! FIX THIS ISSUE BEFORE YOU GET SUED! read more

The food is so good!! But the staff is AWFUL They are so rude. Even though the food is good I won't support an establishment that leads its employees be so rude. read more

This is one of my go to catering places when I'm hosting a work event. They always have everything packed neatly and ready for pick up at the time specified. I've never had to wait. Pricing is reasonable and the quantity is good. I usually get the salad trio with caesar salad, chicken salad, and pasta salad. It comes with rolls or muffins so I do half and half. Staff is really friendly and accommodating. read more

Cafe Max has got to be the quickest service to go ever! Love that when I'm in a hurry! There were maybe 10 people ahead of me. Let me tell you! Everything is so flavorful and delicious. A little too saucy for my taste, however overall amazing. I devoured the whole plate during lunch. I ordered the sampler salad without the veggies since I prefer those veggies stir fried. I could not pick a favorite salad, it was all so fresh as well. Also, pick the muffin! It was definitely a favorite. I'll be back! read more

Cafe Max Richardson - New American Near Me - Richardson, Texas

Have not been here in a long time and the food was so horrible I threw it all away. Sandwich nor salad was good. The staff just stares at you when you walk in and then bark at you when you ask a question or try to order. The lady talking to me definitely didn't seem like she takes pride in customer service. Just overall bad experience and will not go here again. The place looked dirty as well. read more

People people people you have to try their salads they are so awesome so filling the size servings are so big and billion I can hardly wait to go back I recommended to everyone I see because they're that good the one in Richardson anyway! read more

My coworkers rave about this place so I finally went with them to try it out. I got the quiche of the day which was country (ham and cheese) which was pretty good and a decent size. It comes with your choice of 2 of their salads. I got the caesar salad and chicken salad (upcharge for this option). Both are good, the chicken salad is mostly chicken with a somewhat asian spin on it with a zesty flavor. I got try try the cucumber salad which was basically just cucumbers dressing and pepper. Everything is pretty good but the price for my meal was $12.88 which seems kind of high for what it is. The setup is cafeteria style set up so it is a good option for a quick pickup. read more

Good food, but charged me a "extra $2 fee", because I had 2 separate orders and paid with 2 different cards... it was literally 3 plates total Lol Nobody else was in the store. Don't know the difference, what if I walk 5ft over to the left and identify as a new customer. Lol sounds illegal. read more

I won't understand the choice to not offer dine in. It's eliminating long time customers.

The salads are GREAT!! But the customer service on the To Go, side was very poor! The staff is very unfriendly, don't smile, she just throw my bread in the bag with container. The cashier took my credit with no thank you and customer service skills. They all looked very upset to be at work. Again, the salads are awesome but, the staff could use a facelift!! read more

Cafe Max Richardson - Chicken Salad and Cucumber Salad - New American Near Me - Richardson, Texas

The salads here are terrific. Very fresh and flavorful. The portions are generous, and it's a nice atmosphere to have lunch. However, my first experience was tarnished with an argumentative manager. The "regular" iced tea was a spiced tea, which I don't care for. I asked if that was the normal tea, and she said yes, but then another "manager" said that he'd put regular tea out, which he never did. I asked the first manager if I could get a refund because I wouldn't drink spiced tea. The manager argued with me that its REGULAR tea is SPICED tea, which I have learned is incorrect. I asked her if she had smelled the tea because it clearly smelled like a spiced tea. She said she had, and that was the regular tea. When I asked for a refund, I was brushed aside while the manager did other things, and she kept me waiting for about 10 minutes for my refund. I was shocked that she would argue with me (when I knew I was right), and then balked about giving me a refund. I will return to Cafe Max because the food was so good, but clearly will make sure the tea is regular, unflavored and unsweetened before I purchase it. This location needs some management training and customer service training. Arguing with a customer??? REALLY? read more

I been coming here for a couple of years now and the food is still as good as the first time I came. I frequently crave Cafe Max in the middle of the day and unfortunately, Cafe Max is always closed by that time. It's like craving Chick-fil-a every Sunday so if you do intend on coming, I would double check the hours and make sure they're open beforehand. Cafe Max offers sandwiches, salads and soups. I always get the salad trio with chicken, seafood and ceasar. That will be a perfect meal for me to share or to have for lunch and dinner because trust me, these salads are filling. The pasta salad is pretty tasty too and if it's your first time, there's a sampler so you can get a bit of all the different salads. For $10, you will definitely get your moneys worth and you also get an option of getting a roll or muffin. I always opt for the muffin which contains carrot, zucchini and raisins. Soooo good! Oh, and it's cash only but there's a little ATM in the store if you do forget to bring cash. read more

Love the salads here! They've been around a while and they never disappoint. More than enough food to share.

Customer Service: 3/5 stars Food: 4/5 stars Well, I'm new to this place but my coworker keeps raving about it, so I decided to try them out. I called in around 10:46am from work to place a carry-out. The guy was pretty quick and then asked when I would like my order ready so they know to make it, I told him 11:00am and if it was fine, he said Yes. Little did I know my workplace was a only 10 min drive away from this place, I was in the parking lot at 10:57, walked in, it was 10:58, and I told the ladies I had pick up. The Caucasian counter guy (he looked young, maybe late teens) went to the back and told me my order wasn't ready and the guys didn't make it until I got there. I said "That's fine." Because, there was about 2 walk-ins and they got their order(s) in and out quickly, so I assumed mine would be the same. Well that didn't happen, AND I called in advanced. Finally when the food came out, the counter guy rang my order, asked if I wanted a receipt; I said No, but when he printed the receipt, it was blank. So, there was a problem because a restaurant has to have proof a customer paid, right? (it's one of those old school print and sign sheets). I pulled out my CHASE Mobile App, and it shows the transaction was made. The Caucasian guy didn't know what to do and called the owner and said "I'll get my boss because I have to go" he was such in a rush for everything! Like dude I get it, you want to leave but dang. The boss comes in said the receipt was in the wrong way, and told one of the Hispanic ladies to "ring me up" (WHAT? I paid!) and the Hispanic lady didn't know English and just said "Me no do that, not my job, no." (Seriously?). The owner was messing with the register and kept saying "We have to ring you up" I kept telling him "I paid it's here on my card" and tried to show him but he didn't even bother to look at me, he kept trying to "fix" the machine. He then asked me what authorization number I had, I told him "We don't have it. The problem was that I paid and when the receipt printed it came out blank. BUT I PAID, my phone says so, it's right here." It's as if nobody was listening to me! He then FINALLY got a copy of the receipt I paid, and this time I TOOK MY copy! All in all, why did my CALL IN ORDER take LONGER than a walk-in order? I called in for a reason. Next time please train your staff to be a bit more trained or attentive, especially during lunch hour. My lunch is only 30 mins long, by the time I got my desk I only had 5 mins left for lunch to spare. This only should've took me 15 mins at most. I gave 3 stars because first off, I didn't get my muffin or roll like I ordered on the phone, second it took longer than it was suppose too, and third, can they train their people a bit better? But yes, the Sample Salad is delicious! I'll be back, but I'm going to do a walk-in instead. read more

Cafe Max Richardson - Huge portions - New American Near Me - Richardson, Texas

Anytime I'm in Richardson I always try to drop by Cafe Max. Its only opened for lunch and has its own parking lot right off 75. They now have a couple other locations in Dallas as well. I always order the Salad trio and typically choose the Caesar salad, chicken salad and pasta salad. The chicken salad contains walnuts, apples and bell peppers but the combination is so tasty. The Caesar salad is not heavy on the dressing and the pasta salad is always my favorite. I can never stop eating it. I've also had the seafood salad and potato salad which you can't go wrong with either. They are so generous with the portions, sometimes I can split my plate in half and save it for later as another meal or snack. read more

Cafe Max Richardson - Salad trio with chicken salad, potato salad and pasta salad - New American Near Me - Richardson, Texas

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I love going to Cafe Max. Have been going there since they were at their old location on Campbell and Plano. An old co-worker introduced me to Cafe Max and I've been hooked ever since. I used to call them the Salad Nazi's (like Seinfield's Soup Nazi) but they've overcome that name. At their old location, they had rules on big posters hanging from the ceiling and it was always, always packed. Now, their new location has a banquet hall, an outdoor patio and a separate area just for to-go orders. It's a much better atmosphere - more inviting. The food has and always has been great. I think I've tried every salad on available and have nothing bad to say about them. They are all great! My go-to combination is a trio of ceasar salad, chicken and fruit. The muffin absolutely scrumptious. It's like a carrot cake without the icing. I am not a fan of icing so it's perfect. I always, always have left overs if I don't bring my hubby or a friend. They have an awsome soups too. So far I've only had the pleasure of trying their broccoli cheese and their potato soups. Both were filling and had generous amount of the main ingredients - broccoli and potatoes. I'm not a fan of their iced tea because it tastes like there is cinnamon in it. So I stick to plain water. read more

Cafe Max Richardson - Salad trio - ceasar, chicken & fruit & a muffin. - New American Near Me - Richardson, Texas

I have been eating here since they were at Campbell and Plano Road, so maybe 30 years. I had lunch with my parents today and the food was pretty much the same (which is the reason for 2 stars), but the customer service was terrible. I was picking up lunch for a co-worker and when asked at the counter for it to go, the employee pointed with their thumb behind them and said you get to go orders over there. So, I went outside and into their to go line while my parents waited outside. Waited my turn and placed the order. I was telling the lady what the other employee said when the 20ish year old at the register interjected that my parents didn't have to wait outside. I ignored her and continued with the person I was speaking to. After we finished our discussion, I moved to the register to pay and get the food. The 20yr old didn't speak at all during the transaction. I made sure to tell her to have a good day as I was leaving, but seriously, they were not busy. What would it have hurt to make my order to go the first time I asked for it instead of making me wait in another line? Also, why were the employees so rude? You are in the service industry. Customer service is a lost art, I guess. They should try to do better. read more

I visited once over the summer, and was pleasantly surprised by how relaxed the atmosphere was. Walking in with a friend around 1 pm, the dining area was dotted with people chatting over their lunches. We ordered quickly, both deciding on the salad trio and I chose Caesar salad, pasta salad, and seafood salad. The complimentary roll was a nice touch (obviously I didn't read the menu properly) and the portion size was huge! All three salads were delicious, from the light Caesar salad, to the tangy pasta salad and the creamy seafood salad. Both my dining companion and I had more than enough food to eat a full lunch and dinner! Be aware that each diner is allowed only one box to take home leftovers, and the staff will bus empty plates and trays. I highly recommend this restaurant for a casual lunch if a fridge is at the ready for leftovers! read more

Cafe Max Richardson - Caesar salad, pasta salad, and seafood salad along with a multigrain roll. - New American Near Me - Richardson, Texas

I have been going to this establishment for nearly 35 years . There is no more patio or indoor dining , only take out since Covid . The food was great but the staff was so rude and put out . They don't even make eye contact with you . Disappointed. 10/19/22 read more

Bravo for Cafe Max!!!! I have been eating here for nearly 20 years!!! You can order take-out in a smaller space next door to the spacious dine-in area. Both serve the full menus. I always order the quiche, which comes with 2 salads ($2.95 upcharge for seafood or chicken). I usually get the pasta salad and fruit salad, but today, I had ceasar salad and pasta salad. I had to pay .81 cents extra for a roll and .81 cents extra for a yummie muffin (think a chunky carrot cake muffin)!!!! The sweets are in a category alll by themselves!!! They have my favorite, a walnut, raisin, oatmeal cookie that is the size of the top half of a hamburger bun, a chocolate chip cookie, and half walnut brownie, half cheesecake squares that are super moist and delicious!!!!! Don't forget about that carrot cake-spiced muffin!!!! They also offer sandwiches and soups that are delicious!!!!! read more

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Love their salads! Always good dependable fresh food. Enough for two meals plus. Highly recommend.

I wish there was a zero star. This place would deserve it. Not for the food, the food is decent, but for the customer service. I have been going to this place since they were in Addison several years ago. Each time I go I leave out feeling like why did I come back!!! It's must be part of the their culture to treat certain customers poorly!! I just left there after another bad treatment and called back to inform the manager(who I think is the owner) and he literally laughed at me. The servers will just stare as to say you are bothering me. No smile!! No hello may I help you!!! This is my last time patronizing this place. I refuse to spend my hard earned money in a place that does not respect me!!! Everybody deserves respect!! read more

Have been going to Richardson location(s) for at least 20 years, no exaggeration. The same 3 workers seem to have been working the takeout line for some time now after pandemic. The first lady taking the order is always the same. She has never smiled or greeted me nor others I've seen in line. A fair amount of hostility towards customers (or simply her job) seems to roll off of her. The food remains top notch, it's why we keep going back. Today, however, is probably my last trip there. They are rationing the amount of Caesar you can order because of the cost of romaine. Not because there is a shortage, but because THEY don't want to pay the higher prices? Yet I just paid $10 for a side Caesar, kind of a double standard. read more

Never knew this place was so close to my workplace. Really good food all well presented and the staff was so nice. I had a ceasar salad but this salad was nothing like I had before this was THE BEST EVER!!!! I will be back here again that's all I am going to say. read more

This place is good, but definitely weird food vibes. I ordered take out and got the trio. The Caesar salad was yummy, but it's honestly hard to mess that up. I also got the fruit, also hard to mess up, actually basically impossible. The chicken was just...weird. It was almost like a Teriyaki chicken from a Chinese restaurant, but cold & add some sliced apples and nuts. I didn't know the chicken had nuts in it & I am allergic, so I ended up eating two bites before having to throw it away. I wasn't impressed by any means, and probably won't be ordering again unless I want something simple like fruit or a salad. read more

The trio plate is very good and very huge portions. I cannot eat it all. I've gotten the seafood salad, caesar salad, chicken salad, and pasta salad on the previous times that I've been. Very good and you can definitely share it with someone. The great part is it's right across the street from my office so I can walk over to get it. It is a bit pricey for lunch but it's definitely worth the price with the amount of food they give you. read more

Love the food here. Not sure what what they put in their food but I love it. My go to is chicken, Caesar and pasta. They have increased prices a bit but the portion you get can feed two in my family. read more