Yum yum!!! This is a great breakfast style restaurant. My husband and I are visiting my family here. This place hits the spot for getting that homemade from scratch fix I was craving. The pancakes are think and fluffy. Our juice was sweet and fresh. My father is eating pancakes with off the bone ham layered between the stack. It looks like a slice of ham right from the Easter table! The service is warm and friendly. Finally you get the family diner feel WITHOUT the dirty diner look. I recommend this place. read more

My initial impression was don't eat here! The tables were dirty and the customers worse. The staff were busy with the 3 customers they had and it was five min before I was seated. Not really sure why they chose to put me in a damp sticky table when the other 34 tables were open? But this is pretty much what you expect from a Wisconsin chain restaurant. Oddly seeing as how this is the Dairy state, this is the only breakfast place that doesn't provide milk to cover the flavor of cheap coffee. Interestingly if you add sugar to their coffee the flavor of water is predominant. I finally settled on an option and gave the obligatory "no I don't want meat with that". I didn't bother to ask if they had real maple syrup as this would be futile. The best part of the meal was it arrived minutes after I ordered. Thus attesting to the "freshness". The blueberry syrup (which is the color not the ingredients) was exactly as hoped: high in fructose. The potatoes undercooked but the eggs were good and not too greasy. This is one if those places that if you're not a regular you may feel like an outsider. But then again you will be relieved you are an outsider because if you eat here too often you may not live long enough to enjoy better food elsewhere. I realize this review is moot as the average customer here is too old to realize the internet exists. But for those Yelp readers, stay away. read more

Ugh. I've been to this location twice and likely never again. (I've been to the location at Mayfair a few times and generally enjoyed it. Will provably give that location another try.) The food was pretty terrible today. Two omelets, both undercooked, full of white, unripe tomatoes, and woefully undercooked hashbrowns that were really just soft shredded potatoes. The omelets were also pretty mangled with the one lump of cheese exploding out of a hole in the side, onions all in one spot, etc. The eggs were runny in the middle of the omelet. Pancakes were fine, but didn't come with butter. I make better omelets and hashbrowns myself which is never something you want to say when you're paying almost $10 for a restaurant meal. I'm fine with sassy service at a diner-type place, but this is more like rude and incompetent. Accidentally hitting diners as they walk by without an apology, forgetting to bring things when you only have a few tables, yelling across tables to talk to other servers, and to top it off the woman at the register/front counter, who seemed like a manager at the very least, acted like we were bothering her when we tried to pay our bill. Not even a thank you, just ignored as she was yelling over the vacuum cleaner to someone across the room. It was just very, very strange, loud, and rude service. Won't be back, mostly because even if we could forgive the food, it was clear they didn't care about our business. Bummer. read more

Breakfast that hits all the hungry spots in your belly and mind and wherever else wants food? Maxfields got you covered with like a thousand different choices you can choose from! I killed a pretty standard breakfast with 3 sunny eggs, hash browns, bacon, and wheat toast but I kinda regretted not being adventurous and getting something more exotic like their hawaiin omelette which was greattt when I stole a bite from my friends plate. 5/5 for very delicious breakfast and nice people. read more

If you haven't figured it out by now - I LOVE BREAKFAST food! I choose probably the worst day of the year to go here for the second time. I went on Sunday, Apr 3 - the same day we had the worst hail storm I ever witnessed. Boy was I glad I decided to go. I had the #1 - 2 pancakes, 2 eggs, 2 pieces of bacon & 2 pieces of sausage and it was delicious. I love their pancakes. I can be picky about the taste of my pancakes but these are excellent. The scrambled eggs I ordered were great as well. Although, they were busy, I was seated right away. The service is good and the staff is very friendly. The only complaint I had was the orange juice that comes with the meal was ridiculously small. It looked like it was meant for babies. I will definitely be going back to this Pancake house. It tops all the other breakfast spots I've been going to. read more

It can never replace heinemann's obviously. Simply a chain restaurant that is nowhere near the home cooked experience that was heinemann's! Never come here expecting much or you will be utterly disappointed. read more

I went here on a jam-packed Sunday, and we had to start by waiting 20 mins-but that's what can you expect for any breakfast place! When we were finally seated we quickly came up with our order. The 2 juices we got were terrible. The cranberry juice was so sour it was unbearable. Also the lemonade quite was watered down. When we returned the cranberry juice there was no apology. The food was pretty decent. My chocolate chip pancakes were nothing special, in fact they had that fake vanilla tastes that many mixes have which was disappointing. The waitress never came back to ask how the food was. Final grades: Service: B- Food/drinks: C- Overall: I would have to think twice before coming back, I have been here before and I'm not impressed by this place. read more

I went to Maxfields to meet some friends for a late brunch. The place was packed. That's not a bad sign, in my eyes, because that means people must like the place. After 15 minutes we were seated and presented with a menu the size of Kansas. Not physically but the immense variety of food choices was almost overwhelming. Our waitress was attentive and friendly and kept coming back to check on us, in spite on how busy they were. I can just imagine how tiring it must be for that poor woman. What's more, there was a table cleaner (a busser) who also was constantly offering us water and clearing our plates. I made sure I gave him a tip separate from our waitress. He deserved it. I ordered the Greek Omelette and was not unhappy with my choice. Those who are watching their caloric intake might want to shy away from this place. The portions are fairly large and there are several additional sides that come with each meal so be prepared to be hungry when you visit. This is definitely a value-for-your-money place. I think I'll bring my wife and kids here next weekend. read more

Server was super accommodating and very nice! Food was great! Typical diner feel. I had the skinny inlet with did not disappoint.

Popular breakfast place--judging by the steady stream of people coming and going. They are very fast with service and the food is delicious. Online menu only shows one page but there are many breakfast options. My asparagus and mushroom skillet with eggs over easy was delicious! They easily substitute items with no fuss. I will most certainly be coming back here. Note: they do offer lunch menu items too. read more

Everything you want in a down home American breakfast joint, Maxfield's service is where they deliver the best. The team was friendly, on point and helpful. The food was as expected but the smiles and team work made the place all the better for me. The fresh OJ was perfect too. read more

Pretty good breakfast diner, a good cure for my frequent hangovers. So I awoke this morning feeling like I got hit by a train and smelling of alcohol. I had the munchies so I hopped in the car for some Maxfield's. Always reasonably fast, pretty cheap, and has some decent breakfast food. They do have a nicely sized menu with a lot of different options, especially in terms of pancakes. You like pancakes? Come here then. I feel like they tried to cram as many booths and tables as they could into the restaurant though. There's really not much of a waiting area. There are literally people eating feet away form the door and where you pay your bill. I guess it makes sense since the restaurant is usually completely full. I can forgive them. It beats a Denny's or Perkins in most areas in terms of breakfast. Give it a try. read more

I work right down the street from here, and had a hankering for some hashbrowns on Friday. We went at 12:30 and were seated immediately. Quick watering and coffee offer, which was nice considering we were on a time crunch. At first stop we were all ready to order, 2 skillets and two others. I got the corned beef skillet, and my friend got the mexican themed one....his looked MUCH bigger and MUCH more appetizing. My corned beef was more like shredded mush, and SO much cheese that I was literally gagging. They split our tabs which was nice, and the food came extremely quick. The pancakes were really good, and I enjoyed the quick, friendly service. My main complaint (aside from the skeezy meat), was the way it made me feel afterward. I laid on the couch with a tummy grumbling something fierce, and lost out on an entire friday night. Bummer. Will skip the corned beef next time. read more

Great food and a great value. Weekends are definitely busy so, plan on waiting. I have only seen them take reservations on Mother's Day and that was for a party of 16. All in all, if you have the time, it is worth the wait. read more

Just disgusting. Came here with a big group, everyone's scrambled eggs were runny and uncooked. Bacon looked like you could still hear it oink. Pancakes tasted like flour with sugar. Save your time. Go to McDonald's for better food read more

Always friendly and food is good. If you want skirt steak order it medium. My favorite skillet is steak or meat lovers. They're pretty much flexible and you can substitute sides. read more

The people we were staying with on our WI weekend adventure are big fans of Maxfields so we stopped in for a weekend brunch. Wow, they are busy as hell. It was a pretty quick wait considering the sheer volume of people streaming in and out. The of us all ended up getting skillets. The veggie; the onion & bacon; and gus's skillet were all good. I got the Fritter skillet-which was pretty good, though my eggs (I ordered scrambled) were a bit overcooked/rubbery. The coffee was nothing special, but did the job. The OJ was pretty good. The service was about what I expected for being so busy. A little slow/neglectful....took a while to get refills, water, utensils, etc. Typical diner. Nothing horrible, nothing great. read more

Yelp should have separate star ratings for food and for service. Having been here a few times it seems like one or the other is always fallen just a little short. Great food and slow to missing service (to be fair the place was PACKED) or attentive and friendly waitress and food that was a little off. Either way this place is worth a shot with a good variety in the menu. Pro tip: get the fresh squeezed orange juice! read more

Very meh. The atmosphere is always light because the patrons are always very old. I ordered a Caesar salad and the dressing was different. I didn't like that. I also ordered a corned beef sandwich plain. I also ordered a side of potato pancakes. The corned beef sandwich arrived well after the food of my dad and grandma, about 10 minutes after. And, it was not plain. The bread was covered in some sort of dressing. The potato pancakes also had a strange taste to them. I did not enjoy the meal whatsoever. read more

We were in the area and decided to pop into Maxfield's for a good breakfast for a start to our day. I was so impressed with the efficient and attentive service , they did not skip a beat with making sure we had enough coffee and things were to our satisfaction. I had an omelette and was so impressed by the size of it for such a reasonable price and all the veggies were very fresh inside . I could tell none of it was canned. Absolutely delicious. My husband had pancakes and he said that the flavor and texture of the pancakes were perfection . Many places have very doughy pancakes or extremely dense which makes you feel uncomfortable. These were the perfect combination with the lightness of the batter and sweetness without being overboard. The amount of food we got was so generous for what it cost. A+ experience. We will definitely be back! read more

Delightful little diner in Brown Deer. I stopped in with a group of 6 at 11 on a Saturday and they were able to seat us quickly to my surprise. A few highlights: their breakfast sausage is BOMB af. Definitely order that. They also have fresh orange juice. AND. All the fruit toppings on the pancakes/French toast/waffles etc appear to be made in house. Order accordingly. read more

This is always a great place to go for quick service and good food. It can get pretty busy on the weekends.

Our go to diner. There's really nothing special about the menu choices-everything on the menu just comes out deliciously as it should. Prices and parking are decent. Service is superb. Have been here multiple times and I cant think of a time where the servers arent attentive to our needs. This place always feel welcomed, even with my curious 1 yr old. read more

Loved our meal at Maxfield's. Gyro and soup was outstanding for me..my kids loved the breakfast items. Bacon Waffle yum..Take your family here to this family friendly and owned restaurant. read more

Tasty greasy spoon type place. Big menu, a few oddities on there, but we enjoyed our food. One thing they do very well: Hash browns with a crisp exterior and creamy/fluffy interior. It felt a little chaotic and messy inside, but we'd go back again. read more

It was not nasty.But it tasted like any other place you can go and get some pancakes and hash browns and bacon or sausage. Although they do have a lot of pancake choices. If I had the option to go there or another place I like I would not go there but it was good to try. read more

Always superior. We are not everyday nor every week customers however we frequent there enough (1/month or so) that first name basis is a give in. We absolutely LOVE the staff and the food is great as well, not to mention extremely quick and accurate! Very friendly and family first experience. read more

I went there for breakfast with a girlfriend. The service was terrible. The waitress was rude. When my meal arrived, the chicken breast was perfectly grilled but the eggs were slimy and cold. When I told the waitress, she snatched the plate away and returned it with still cold eggs. When I told her the eggs were still cold, She again snatched the plate way and put it in the microwave returning with rubbery eggs and chicken. After she dropped off the check she never returned to our table. Finally the busboy asked if we needed anything and my friend asked for a refill of her diet coke. The busboy brought the soda. The waitress then returned immediately and said she would be charging her for another diet coke as the menu states that you get one free refill. My friend then declined the refill so the waitress took the full glass of diet coke and put it in the bus pan. She returned another minute later with a brand new glass of diet coke and an apology for trying to charge her for another soda. It's a shame, because they normally have decent food and service. We won't be going back. read more

A standard breakfast place. Truthfully, it's so rudimentary and on the same level as so many other family owned breakfast places like Omega, Ma Fischers and others that it's almost forgetful. The food is quite good. I love their egg benedict florentine. Also the pineapple omelet is, not only a really good idea, super delicious. The service is decent but nothing incredible. read more

I go here with my son before I take him to school. The portions are great. Quality of food is very good. Service is wonderful. The soups are very yummy! I wish they were open a little later so i could at least get carry out for dinner. read more

I would actually give this one a 2.5 if I could. Nothing really special about the food or the service. Food very average for this type of local breakfast spot. I would describe this as a greasy spoon place. (I don't say that as an insult. It is just a category which means small, breakfast spot, sausage and gravy can come on anything, type of place...no disrespect). One thing is the staff could do a little better with the coffee. I shouldn't have to look to find you to get another cup of coffee. read more

Used Yelp to find a diner near us and Maxfield's popped so we came. As soon as you enter the door, the greeter is there with smiles and laughs. The place was packed! I ordered the Gourmet Burger which has grilled onions, peppers, and American cheese. Yummy! My daughter had a Turkey Club. The turkey was real roasted turkey and was delish! The prices was also very reasonable. read more

Fast, cheap and yummy. This is one of the better places to go for breakfast in the area. Don't get me wrong, its not absolutely incredible, but it is good. The service is fast and the food is very reasonably priced (4 of us ate here for just over 30$). The restaurant itself is busy, crammed and is set up in somewhat of a strange way, I can ignore this, but if you can't stand big crowds then Maxfields is not the place for you! read more

I went here today with my sister and baby. I have come here several times because I live a few blocks away. We had come to Maxfields since it opened and can say that this restaurant has gone downhill in both the quality of their food AND service. I ordered their avocado lotto and let's just say that the only thing that was decent was their tuna and avocado but nothing special. It comes with a lot of things on that plate but nothing good and the only thing they had to cook was their boiled egg which was way over done. It also comes with cottage cheese and it tasted like it went bad...and this is where the bad service comes in. I told our waitress that the cottage cheese tasted like it went bad. She went to tell who I think is one of the owners. Well she came over and I told her. She told me to give it to her and then she went to the kitchen. She then comes back with a different vessel with cottage cheese and said it was the peach on it that made it watery. Really? That was not my complaint. I told her again that it tasted bad and do you know what she said? "No it doesn't!" Really? How do you argue with me on what I tasted. I said I do not want it and then she left it and left! How rude was that! And she talks so loud I am sure everyone heard it. A little later the waitress came back and asked if everything was alright and I said no! She must have told the lady bc later she comped my meal. This is why I even give them a star. She should have comped my sister's too bc she said the only thing good on her plate was her fries (she got the belt buster). If this lady had just replaced that cottage cheese and hard boiled egg with something else and not argued with me I would have happily paid for the meal although the other fruits were not good also. I do not plan to go back here...it is a shame bc I do like their omelettes but I do not like being treated that way especially for a not so good meal. If you own a restaurant you need to have better service! read more

Cute and typical diner in the northshore. Went in for a late brunch and their menu had a great selection of breakfast items. Staff was also very willing to swap the buttermilk pancake with one of their specialty ones... So definitely ask! read more

I love ordering breakfast from Maxfield's!! They are so nice and they treat my coworkers and I like royalty! They are also very generous with the food and the prices are very reasonable. They are amazing! read more

Just went to Maxfield's for the first time on Sunday for some pancakes. The place occupies the space of the old Heinneman's, and the decor and floorplan is essentially the same. A friend and I went around noon thinking we were going to encounter a long 30-45 minute wait, but were seated within 5 minutes of putting our names down. When we were seated, we were waited on promptly, and someone came by to offer coffee and water. Throughout the meal, the coffee server came by many times, almost to an obnoxious point. I guess there's a thin line between attentiveness and obtrusiveness. I ordered pigs in a blanket and enjoyed them, but wouldn't say they were exceptional. Their suasages were tasty and sized well, but the pancakes were kind of dry. I would have expected better from a pancake house, but they were still pancakes, so how bad could they have really been? My friend ordered an omelette with peppers and onions and it was huge. I'd say they used about 5-6 eggs in that thing. Her hash browns were well done, just the way I would have liked them, and they also looked pretty good. So in all, my breakfast experience was just so-so. I'd probably go back to try lunch, because I felt the place had potential to be a good diner, but I don't have hopes of it becoming nearly as good as Heinneman's was. read more

Dirty, overpriced, bad food, rude staff......etc! Yuck! Won't ever be back! Eggs were overcooked, bacon was burned, hash browns looked like they came off the floor, toast wasnt "toasted" so it was pretty much sourdough bread, pancakes for the "pancake house" (I use that term lightly) were flat and gummy. Staff was slow and inattentive, had to ask every time for coffee, was never offered. read more

Love breakfast on the weekend here. Casual diner environment and I've never had food I didn't like. We don't usually have to wait too long and the staff are always cheerful and pleasant -- I will always remember one Christmas season when one of the bussers was wearing reindeer ears and she entertained my mesmerized baby for a long time by bouncing her little reindeer ears around. While they are good at turning tables, they don't chintz on service or food. read more

The food was not great first and foremost. Also, my husband and I's experience here was bad due to his phone being stolen at the restaurant. He left it on the table and within ten minutes we returned to look for it, and it was nowhere to be found. We traced the phone, and the "find my phone" app said it was in the restaurant. When we explained this to the hostess she said, "No one here would have taken it." and then dismissed us as she offered no further help. Hours later the phone was still traced to the restaurant. I am alleging that an employee took the phone, and I could be wrong. I hope I am. However, we will not ever be eating here again, and I will also tell anyone planning to eat here of our bad experience. read more