I walked in and found a seat at the counter. My order was taken and my food showed up quickly! My omelette was perfect! I enjoyed watching the cooks do their thang on the grills! They clearly have their system which was working well! I met some strangers and had good conversation and a few laughs. I love when that happens! I would definitely go back and enjoy the food and atmosphere. read more

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Maureen's Kitchen absolutely lives up to the hype. From the moment you walk in, the staff is genuinely friendly, welcoming, and hustling to keep everyone happy--even when it's busy. The food is outstanding across the board: fresh, flavorful, perfectly cooked, and exactly what you hope for when you come to a classic, well-loved breakfast (and lunch) spot. Yes, there can be a wait--but don't let that scare you off. It moves quickly, it's 100% worth it, and once you're seated you'll understand why people keep coming back. This is the kind of place that reminds you how great a local favorite can be. We'll be back again and again. read more

Such a fun place. Lived in Suffolk for 5 years before trying Maureen's for the first time. Food was excellent Service as friendly We sat on the screened in porch. It's a bit cramped because they are so busy so I wouldn't recommend anyone with a stroller or small baby's that need to be in a car seat still. I love that they have the option of one pancake so you get try more then one speciality. It was a great way to start a fun packed day. read more

Maureen kitchen is a very homey place with alot of different dishes for breakfast and lunch. There is indoor as well as outdoor seating. Our waitress was very nice and accommodating . We got an omelet which was a nice sized filled with meat. The coffee was very good and was always refilled before we asked. There is a reason this restaurant is always crowded. read more

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First foremost, my waitress was amazing. She dead was running the front by herself and being from the kitchen background I know what it's like to literally have people around you and you literally do everything by yourself she held that shit down. I will definitely be coming back they had country bacon they had some of the best hashbrowns I've ever had and from a distance I'm looking at the pancake station that boy was crossing out pancakes left, and right ambience gave you a nice homie feeling the expediter is putting in pain. He was on point definitely made me feel like home thank you. Excuse me what is your name cause I wanna leave you a yelp review thank you. Marsala and Nancy the server was amazing and Vito the expo guy really stand up guy kitchen busy absolutely didn't fold read more

Maureen's Kitchen - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Smithtown, New York

Great breakfast for big portions with the family. I ordered the French toast, eggs, sausage and bacon. Babe, asked for banana pancakes and Canadian bacon. The service was great, very attentive and felt at home. Ambiance was great we had a outside enclosed patio seat. read more

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Great breakfast treat each time we come here. Hubby loves trying their croissant specials and always with a side of sausage. Pancakes are delicious, have had their pistachio, lemon ricotta and orange pancakes. Ordering the single stack is a great way to try each of them. Love the western omelet with a side of potatoes and whole wheat toast. Corned beef hash is our favorite too. Food arrives quickly. Coffee is frequently refilled. Nice and friendly service. Weekends are always extremely busy. read more

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How the mighty have fallen. What an experience from Maureen and her once wonderful kitchen. Breakfast is dead, Maureen probably is too at this point. Sure we all loved waiting hours to grab some elbow room and a sugar bomb for breakfast but man, at least the service used to be good. Maybe. Let's end this hype trance already. Let's stop allowing them to rob everyone blind. I ate there recently and knew it just wasn't the same, but I wanted to give them a chance and got some things delivered. BIG MISTAKE. I dnno, serves me right for ordering breakfast like a loser, just had a craving and figured I ain't broke, but man, did they break the spirit. read more

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Maureen's Kitchen is a cute little breakfast spot with an iconic cow decor theme. Perfect spot for breakfast lovers offering all your favorite morning bites. I ordered the #2, comes with your choice of 2 pancakes - (I opted for banana nut) eggs, 1 sausage, and 2 strips of bacon. Very filling and so good. Decent portions and friendly quick service. Def worth adding to the list of breakfast spot favs. read more

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Came here on a Sunday morning and it was quite busy. But the restaurant was very spacious so we were able to snag a seat without having to wait for too long. The restaurant was nicely decorated with a rustic farm vibe that was very inviting. The staff were so attentive and friendly even with how busy the restaurant was, so huge kudos to them. The food was also very worth the drive. The lemon ricotta pancake was not too sweet but I loved that the flavors blended together perfectly. I also tried the prosciutto omelette and loved how it was less oily compared to a traditional diner. I left very full but wanting to revisit to try other items on their menu! read more

Maureen's Kitchen - Lemon Ricotta Pancakes - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Smithtown, New York

Since moving off of LI, I find myself missing Maureen's Kitchen so much. I always have to eat here when i'm on the island. The sandwiches are always phenomenal and so filling. Can't wait to come back! read more

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This was my first time at Maureen's Kitchen. I met a friend on a Wednesday late morning. The parking lot was busy but there is ample parking. We were greeted very quickly and shown to a table right away. While there were a few tables empty the place was hopping. there is an extensive breakfast & lunch menu and a board with several specials. My friend got the plain croissant French toast with blueberries and sausage. It was a nice sized portion and she said it was good. I wasn't in the mood for breakfast so got the board special of soup and sandwich. There was a choice of soup broccoli cheddar or meatball escarole. I got the escarole. The sandwich was a pastrami/turkey/swiss on grilled rye with a side. The soup was tasty though the meatballs had a strange spongy texture. I wish they would have allowed me to finish my soup before bringing the sandwich but I guess they want to keep the kitchen moving. The sandwich was ok but nothing special, the side of coleslaw was good. The service was attentive if a bit rushed. I'm guessing sticking to breakfast items is the way to go here. read more

The best breakfast. Long wait and they should extend it so it doesn't have to be a long wait or they should add reservations. Great pancakes

I had one of the specials. Banana pistachio and white chocolate chip pancakes. Hands down the best pancakes I have ever eaten!

Came for brunch, ordered loaded tots, strawberry pancakes, and apple, sausage and cheddar omelette. Everything is good, the loaded tots was great. The chorizo was a good touch with the jalapeños. It is a little spicy but not much. The service was great, there was a wait time of about 10 minutes on a weekday. This a cash only establishment. They conveniently have a ATM on site as well. read more

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The perfect breakfast spot to meet up with friends! Though it gets super busy on the weekends, I find the wait pretty reasonable and am able to get seated quickly. The menu is extensive with tons of sweet and savory options for everyone. This restaurant is cash only which makes it challenging at times. Also, sometimes the menus and tables feel sticky - hence 4 stars. However, would still come back! read more

If you haven't been to Maureen's, it's a must. Always super busy, so prepare to wait. Only opened until 1:45 and it is truly a "cash cow" so leave your credit cards at home. No reservations. I love the veggie sandwich. read more

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Excellent food. Charming atmosphere. Great selection on menu. Wonderful personable service. I would recommend you anyone. Thanks so much! read more

I regrettably haven't been here in a long time. I highly recommend this place as the best breakfast in Suffolk County in my humble opinion. Our breakfast was perfect, the staff is friendly, attentive and the ambiance is all Cow! That's why my friends & I refer to Maureen's Kitchen as "The Cow"! Try the specials alway unique. read more

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Here's the Scoop! This restaurant has a nice menu and daily specials. They are open only for breakfast and lunch cash only. They have an ATM machine in the front of the restaurant. The portions are large and tasty. Waitresses are friendly and service is always quick. Come ready to eat. Often there's a wait of about 5-10 minutes but there's seating on the porch. I've enjoyed the baked oatmeal, skillets and omelettes. read more

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Great neighbor family breakfast spot. The coffee, baked oatmeal and pancakes are amazing. Servers are always friendly and helpful. Decorated with hundreds of cows! Great seating but expect a line! read more

Best oatmeal and great service. One of my favorite breakfast spots when I'm nearby!!!!

GREAT service. Everybody else's food looked great. I ordered oatmeal. I just wanted regular ol' oatmeal but they bake it here and it is served with a side of one milk, which I don't drink milk so for me this was a bowl of crumbs. They gladly took it back and offered me something else. Everything here is great, but just don't bother with that baked oatmeal. I wish they had the option of regular oatmeal- then it would have been a five star review. read more

I'm a terrible helper lol Been coming here for years and never left a review. ‍ They're really the best place for breakfast on LI. The place is so cute decorated with all cows. Very country feel. The staff are all amazing and the menu has so many choices for breakfast and lunch. I always get breakfast though. Their goat cheese, mushroom and sun dried tomato omelette is sooo good! Be prepared to wait at least 20 minutes especially on a wind but so worth the wait. Yum! read more

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This is a neighborhood staple with its well known cow theme decor, delicious, down-home food, and friendly service. It's still family run, often with a few family members behind the counter and has seating inside in booths and counter top seats as well as seating along the enclosed patio. The food is great, I'm a Dan of breakfast which is often pretty busy, especially on weekends as well as lunch but they close at 2pm most days. Favorites include the Egg specials, chocolate chip pancakes, and Egg McMoe for breakfast and the Salsalito Turkey and the Cranberry Chicken Salad Sandwich for lunch. Parking can be a little limited on weekends but there's also a lot across the street. read more

The food was wonderful! A good proper breakfast with a lot to choose from. The service was very attentive and good, but it is also very crowded and you will have to wait for a table even on a Monday morning; figure a 15-25 minute wait. The pancakes I ordered with the banana inside (they also put some in top) were excellent and my friend's meals were all delicious and as ordered. They were spot on with frequent coffee refills and they run a tight efficient ship. I would definitely eat there again but as it takes time to get seated I will make sure I don't have time constraints. On the whole it was nice to see a local business doing well and busy. I figured a Monday morning around 10:15-10:45 wouldn't have a line, but their food beats any chain restaurant out there and its reputation precedes them so it is super busy and very crowded. It's getting very expensive to eat out these days especially if you're on a budget, so you want to make sure you're not going to be disappointed when you trade your time and your hard earned money for a meal; you won't be disappointed at Maureen's. While you're now paying for breakfast what you would for dinner 10-15 years ago you want food that that is above average and while busy you can still hear and enjoy those you're eating with. I highly recommend. read more

Great spot for brunch! I love coming here with friends and family. There's a wide selection of brunch and lunch options, and the food is tasty with generous portions. Prices are reasonable, and the cow-themed decor adds a fun and charming touch. We came on a busy Sunday, but the wait to be seated was short. Service was quick and friendly. Overall a great experience! read more

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I'm not too proud to admit when I've made a mistake. In this case, I've been doing Maureen's Kitchen wrong. For nearly the same price as a single specialty pancake order, doing one of the combos at the top of the menu, with eggs and bacon and toast and only a slight upcharge for a specialty pancake--that's the full breakfast experience and absolutely the way to go. It's nice to see Maureen's much the same as it was twenty years ago, both in decor and taste. Inflation elsewhere has caught up with their reputation for higher prices, so it evens out. It's a great, cute, mid-Island breakfast place, if you can come at an off-time when the lines are shorter. read more

This place is always packed, and after finally eating here I completely understand why! The food is absolutely delicious every bite tastes homemade and comforting. The ambiance is warm and inviting, almost like you're enjoying breakfast at a charming B&B while on vacation. Even with the busy crowd, the staff keeps things moving smoothly and makes you feel welcome. It's definitely worth the wait, and it's the kind of spot you can't help but keep coming back to. A true gem for a perfect breakfast experience! read more

My GF suggested Maureens after our 5k run today. I arrived famished after burning all those calories. Upon arrival, we were seated immediately. Cute little diner type feel restaurant. It was super busy in here. We waited a while to get our orders taken. However our waitress was super friendly and funny. I ordered the stuffed blueberry and raspberry French toast and grilled chicken, tomato, spinach w balsamic glaze on a grilled sourdough. Had to get my sweet / salty in. Both were delicious. Cash only establishment. No worries, they have an atm inside if you're short on cash. read more

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I visit Maureen's often with my husband. We had the pleasure today of having Jack as our waiter, who we often see behind the counter, on the grill. To say this young man is personable, kind and takes pride in his work is an understatement. He made an already incredible establishment that much better. Jack also possesses the demeanor you need in the restaurant industry.....calm, patient and unbelievably friendly. He also makes the best iced vanilla latte you'll find in all of Long Island! I hope he is frequently recognized and told how valuable he is. read more

I meet my friend Vito for breakfast about once a month, and our favorite place is Maureen's. I live in Whitestone, and it takes about an hour to get to Maureen's, but it's DEFINITELY worth the drive!!!! The food & ambience are always special. The staff are friendly & efficient, too. We ALWAYS look forward to meeting at Maureen's, and recommend it frequently. And my friend has been going there with his wife for YEARS!!!! read more

This place is a staple in my family. The food is phenomenal with a variety of options and just amazing tasting in general. The service is fast, amazing, and nice. And the community is amazing, sooooo many people are here everyday. Always packed. Ambiance amazing. Definitely a great place everyone would enjoy. read more

I'm back again to say that I had the most amazing time at Maureen's again! This time counter top! Although this place is super busy My Mom, son and myself were able to be seated and greeted immediately! Side note it's my mom's favorite place to sit! Just wanted to take the time to appreciate the staff on all the hard work they do to make great food and be personable at the same time! Thank you all for being you! Till we meet again hopefully next year! read more

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As far as ambiance, it was a very busy restaurant. We waited and were eventually seated. To be expected on the island on a Saturday morning. One mom stayed with her kid at a table after eating for over an hour just sitting. I know she's "entitled" but also, come on! That grinds my gears. People were hungry and waiting this is long island! Move along... So honestly the "ambiance" or I should say environment made me anxious and feel constrained by tight quarters instead of relaxed. Our waitress was super nice and the service was good, nearly flawless on a busy Saturday morning. The eggs were very good, sausage delicious and bacon good. The pancakes were fluffy and good but would probably go with a different flavor if I returned or plain. Lemon ricotta was good but also didn't strike me in any way. Food was very good but I live very far so I'll savor the memory that this place was good! Might recommend it to anyone I know that was going to be in the area. read more

Maureen's Kitchen - Oreo pancakes - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Smithtown, New York

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Cash only. Love the decor--cow themed! Specials are written on blackboards, and they are always so enticing. This is my go-to place for pancakes. Definitely gets crowded on the weekends, and the parking lot is a little wonky. read more

Maureen's Kitchen - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Smithtown, New York

They serve huge portions of course ppl would like this alone...But I can get this in any dinner ...it's also more expensive...not impressed.. read more

Absolutely incredible breakfast and lunch place. Very much worth the wait. Had an omelette the first time which was fantastic. Had a sandwich with turkey, grilled asparagus, pesto - was incredibly good. Had the chocolate cake was fabulous as well. A must go to place. read more

Maureen's Kitchen - Sitting area - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Smithtown, New York

Maureen's Kitchen is a mooving experience if you're looking for a delicious breakfast. Upon arrival, the first thing you'll notice is the adorable cow decor, which is welcoming and fun. The second thing you'll notice is the friendly and sweet staff (thanks for the free homemade brownie!), ready to make you feel at home. Of course, the food is delicious and filling -- the portions are big, and for the price, it's fair. The omelettes hit the spot. But if you're not all about a good omelette, this restaurant also offers other breakfast favorites, like pancakes, French toast, and egg sandwiches. One super important note: bring cash! Credit cards aren't accepted here, but there is an ATM on site. The cash-only thing goes with the homey, country vibes. read more

Maureen's Kitchen - Delicious omelettes! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Smithtown, New York

Finally made it to Maureen's Kitchen! Packed parking lot on a Tuesday! I got recommendations from some locals and ordered the baked oatmeal with hot milk drizzled on top! The omelets were delicious. My son ordered croissant French toast with strawberries bananas and Nutella - very good. Coffee was smooth. Service is warm and friendly. Love the cows motif ambiance, very cute! read more

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