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4.7/ 5 We had a business dinner for a table of 8. Service was impeccable and the food was amazing. We were in the small elevated room so there was quite a bit of noise and a bit hard to hear some of the conversation at our table.
Great experience at our first meal in Vancouver here. Service, food and outdoor patio were excellent. We tried their cappuccino and latte and their espresso martinis! All were very good! The food! Truffle cheese omelette and the short rib hash special . And of course some carby fries ! Delicious and tasty! The short rib hash !! Wow! The cheese could have been less runny in the omelette but it was nice and indulgent! Our sever was great with suggestions and the martinis foam level was top notch! The place was hustling for Sunday brunch . Loved the outdoor patio with heaters. Really great place to kick off our Vancouver foodie weekend
It's busy for lunch. You can call and put your name down. Street parking if you can get one but it's mainly the locals that come here. This quaint little cafe is perfect for a catch up with friends. Good menu for brunch and have GF options too.
I would definitely give 4.5 stars if 0.5 is allowed! We went to this restaurant as part of the visa infinite dining for the 5 courses prix fixe menu. Their menu also includes a martini as well! The ambiance is elegant but relaxed with an old school decor. All the staff was so attentive and we were well taken care of. Aside from the first 3 courses, there were 3 choices for the entrees and 2 choices of desserts. We chose the salmon rosti and celeriac schnitzel. It was my first time having celeriac. The schnitzel pan frying was very well done and the outside of the celeriac was very crispy. My personal favorite aas the burrata with roasted beets. the colorful presentation was very appealing and the addition of pistachio was a great contrast in texture The minor downside was a couple of sauces of the night were a bit to the salty side to my preference. This included the sauce americaine for the lobster gnocchi as well as the mustard jus which came with rhe celeriac schnitzel However, the night ended with 2 great desserts, dark chocolate torte and brown butter cake. Both were very light and fluffy and the sweetness was on point! will definitely visit again to try their regular menu items.
Food delicious. Service was really really good. She was attentive, funny, expressive (an actress she says) and knew about gluten free choices. Meal was brought to me by the chef. Very nice existence.
Food? Fantastic. Staff? On top of it (and all gorgeous btw). The atmosphere is so cute and clean. Loved!
This place was so amazing. My friends and I came here on a Tuesday before our flight back home. The service is absolutely wonderful, our waitress was so so sweet and truly so accommodating. The decor inside is super cute!! And the food was delicious, it was my first time trying a rösti!! Best hash brown I've ever had!
I highly recommend a reservation because there's usually a line out the door. We came for breakfast and it was delicious. Great service too.
Absolutely fantastic brunch spot at the heart of downtown. Service is very friendly and professional, ambiance makes you feel transported into a fancy Parisian cafe. Came here spontaneously with my friend with no reservation and got a latte, a hot chocolate, a sausage roll, the smoked salmon rösti, a Benedict with house back bacon, and the banana bread pudding. One of the best brunches I've had. The star here are the potatoes -- the potato rösti and the crispy potato that came with the Benedict. Eggs on the Benny were cooked perfect, sausage roll was peppery, rösti was delish, I didn't have a single bad bite. For brunch, it's also pretty reasonably priced. 5/5, no notes. Would go again. My only regret was not coming in hungrier.
I have a lower limb disability and was very happy about how attentive they were about this. When we arrived, they asked if the two steps up to the table would be OK and pointed out where I could learn my walking poles. The food was delicious and the portions were just right, not too much food given how rich it was and not too little. We were there celebrating my birthday, so they gave me a mini version of their signature Shaft Slushie to celebrate. They brought my husband a hot chocolate with oat milk for my husband, as they noted that he did not order an alcoholic beverage with brunch and had ordered oat milk for his latte and asked if it was OK. It was great that they even clocked that and took it into consideration. It was a great experience overall and I applaud the staff at Maxine's for their attentiveness. I find most places these days aren't as observant as the staff here is. Will definitely be back and recommend them to my friends.
I made a reservation for a weekend breakfast here for our anniversary and we had a delightful time. The food was incredible and the service was so friendly. They knew it was our anniversary and they gave us a hand written card plus some adorable free hot chocolate since we weren't keen on drinking that early. The french toast was unreal and I probably could have eaten it all by myself. I'd love to go back next time I'm in Vancouver.
Went for Sunday brunch to Maxine's, we walked-in and luckily got a table for two by the bar. They were pretty busy so I would recommend getting a reservation here for a bigger group. Their space is pretty big and the location is right by second beach. I got their chickpea falafel bowl which came with quinoa, falafel, pickled vegetables, tahini, and lettuce. It was not bad but it would have been better if the falafel was crispier. It was a bit dry, more sauce would have been better. My friend got their benedict and quite liked it, they were very generous with the hollandaise sauce. I will say, considering how crowded the restaurant was and that we were seated on the bar, it was not too loud. My friend and I were able to have a good conversation and the seating was not uncomfortable.
Our weekend excursion to Vancouver literally started off at Maxine's. It was about 2 blocks away from where we were staying and we needed some food before checking in. Our server was very knowledgeable and personality plus, helping to make this an enjoyable experience. It was happy hour, so ordered 3 appetizers to share, along with some needed cocktails due to our stress of the trip. Shout out to the chef for the egg plant parmigiana, so delicious. And I'm still thinking about the rosemary fig martinis I enjoyed so much. Maxine's is added to our itinerary for our summer visit later this year and we'll definitely be planning to dress a bit nicer for our next visit, as we felt a bit under dressed in our travel clothes
We tried Maxine's for the first time as a group of 4. We were greeted with warm service from the very beginning. We tried the summer set menu which was delicious and alright value for this kind of thing. The duck had an amazing jus, but I think the heirloom tomato burrata stole the show for me with extremely flavorful tomatoes of various varieties. I'd come back to try future set menus. read more
We had a private event party held here. The food was spectacular but I felt that this cafe & Bar is not suitable to host a party for over 100 guests. One thing noticeable about this restaurant is the lacking of plates. They used majority of their plates to serve the food on. However the food were served as finger foods and we were expected to hold our food in our hand. Somewhat strange. They also ran out of glasses during the party. The bartender couldn't even keep up with our drinks. Anyways other than the above. The event was a great event. I got the opportunity to try all four of their mocktails: - Blueberry Basil Lemonade - Mango Lavender Lemonade - Minty-Berry Sour - Pear Lavender Sour All their drinks were very fancy prepared and my favorite are the Minty-Berry Sour and the Blueberry Basil Lemonade. I also found that there is some inconsistency in the glass they serve it out of. The food was delicious as mentioned before. My favorite out of their finger foods were the grill cheese brisket. OMG that was really good. The other memorable items are the porkbelly and fried chicken. I think the fried chicken is one of their popular items on the menu served during brunch. The cheesecake at the end I got was very soft but flavorful. The cheeseburger slider was really good too. Overall I really enjoyed the food. The atmosphere and decor of the place was nice. The restaurant is very small. Because we were over 100 people, there was a wait for the 3 stalls in the bathroom. There was not enough tables and chairs for everyone to sit. I think the restaurant can comfortably maybe accommodate around 40 or 50 guests max. I will definitely be back again someday to try their brunch menu. read more
made resos for a belated birthday brunch at maxine's cafe and bar and honestly, it was such a good call. from the second you walk in, the space just pulls you in. it leans more parisian bistro than anything else, like a cozy little spot you'd duck into in france and end up staying way longer than planned. warm wood, soft golden lighting, vintage details, and just the right amount of playful charm. add in a soundtrack of old school tunes drifting through the room and the whole place feels effortlessly cool in the best way. we were initially seated in the back, but it felt a bit stuffy. thankfully, the hostess was amazing about it and moved us right away, no hesitation, no awkwardness. always love that kind of easygoing hospitality. and then the cutest surprise, a handwritten birthday card waiting at the table. such a small touch, but it made everything feel extra thoughtful and personal right from the start. we both went all in on the mushroom rosti, smoked maitake, kale, boursin, toasted seeds, and two perfectly soft poached eggs, and wow, it absolutely hit. rich, earthy, super satisfying, the kind of dish that makes you pause mid bite. we thought we had room for a dessert crepe to share, but reality check, we are not built like that anymore. completely full, no regrets, but dessert was not happening. the whole vibe was relaxed and unhurried, which made it perfect for a long overdue catch up. no one rushing you out, just good food, great music, and even better company. only hiccup, i'm pretty sure my latte wasn't made with oat milk, and i definitely felt it a couple hours later, which slightly took the shine off an otherwise perfect brunch. still, such a fun, feel good spot that totally delivers on atmosphere and experience. would absolutely go back. read more
4.7/ 5 We had a business dinner for a table of 8. Service was impeccable and the food was amazing. We were in the small elevated room so there was quite a bit of noise and a bit hard to hear some of the conversation at our table. read more
Great experience at our first meal in Vancouver here. Service, food and outdoor patio were excellent. We tried their cappuccino and latte and their espresso martinis! All were very good! The food! Truffle cheese omelette and the short rib hash special . And of course some carby fries ! Delicious and tasty! The short rib hash !! Wow! The cheese could have been less runny in the omelette but it was nice and indulgent! Our sever was great with suggestions and the martinis foam level was top notch! The place was hustling for Sunday brunch . Loved the outdoor patio with heaters. Really great place to kick off our Vancouver foodie weekend read more
It's busy for lunch. You can call and put your name down. Street parking if you can get one but it's mainly the locals that come here. This quaint little cafe is perfect for a catch up with friends. Good menu for brunch and have GF options too. read more
11 months ago
I would definitely give 4.5 stars if 0.5 is allowed! We went to this restaurant as part of the visa infinite dining for the 5 courses prix fixe menu. Their menu also includes a martini as well! The ambiance is elegant but relaxed with an old school decor. All the staff was so attentive and we were well taken care of. Aside from the first 3 courses, there were 3 choices for the entrees and 2 choices of desserts. We chose the salmon rosti and celeriac schnitzel. It was my first time having celeriac. The schnitzel pan frying was very well done and the outside of the celeriac was very crispy. My personal favorite aas the burrata with roasted beets. the colorful presentation was very appealing and the addition of pistachio was a great contrast in texture The minor downside was a couple of sauces of the night were a bit to the salty side to my preference. This included the sauce americaine for the lobster gnocchi as well as the mustard jus which came with rhe celeriac schnitzel However, the night ended with 2 great desserts, dark chocolate torte and brown butter cake. Both were very light and fluffy and the sweetness was on point! will definitely visit again to try their regular menu items. read more
3 months ago
Food delicious. Service was really really good. She was attentive, funny, expressive (an actress she says) and knew about gluten free choices. Meal was brought to me by the chef. Very nice existence. read more
3 months ago
Food? Fantastic. Staff? On top of it (and all gorgeous btw). The atmosphere is so cute and clean. Loved! read more
4 months ago
This place was so amazing. My friends and I came here on a Tuesday before our flight back home. The service is absolutely wonderful, our waitress was so so sweet and truly so accommodating. The decor inside is super cute!! And the food was delicious, it was my first time trying a rösti!! Best hash brown I've ever had! read more
4 months ago
I highly recommend a reservation because there's usually a line out the door. We came for breakfast and it was delicious. Great service too. read more
Absolutely fantastic brunch spot at the heart of downtown. Service is very friendly and professional, ambiance makes you feel transported into a fancy Parisian cafe. Came here spontaneously with my friend with no reservation and got a latte, a hot chocolate, a sausage roll, the smoked salmon rösti, a Benedict with house back bacon, and the banana bread pudding. One of the best brunches I've had. The star here are the potatoes -- the potato rösti and the crispy potato that came with the Benedict. Eggs on the Benny were cooked perfect, sausage roll was peppery, rösti was delish, I didn't have a single bad bite. For brunch, it's also pretty reasonably priced. 5/5, no notes. Would go again. My only regret was not coming in hungrier. read more
4 months ago
I have a lower limb disability and was very happy about how attentive they were about this. When we arrived, they asked if the two steps up to the table would be OK and pointed out where I could learn my walking poles. The food was delicious and the portions were just right, not too much food given how rich it was and not too little. We were there celebrating my birthday, so they gave me a mini version of their signature Shaft Slushie to celebrate. They brought my husband a hot chocolate with oat milk for my husband, as they noted that he did not order an alcoholic beverage with brunch and had ordered oat milk for his latte and asked if it was OK. It was great that they even clocked that and took it into consideration. It was a great experience overall and I applaud the staff at Maxine's for their attentiveness. I find most places these days aren't as observant as the staff here is. Will definitely be back and recommend them to my friends. read more
11 months ago
I made a reservation for a weekend breakfast here for our anniversary and we had a delightful time. The food was incredible and the service was so friendly. They knew it was our anniversary and they gave us a hand written card plus some adorable free hot chocolate since we weren't keen on drinking that early. The french toast was unreal and I probably could have eaten it all by myself. I'd love to go back next time I'm in Vancouver. read more
2 years ago
Went for Sunday brunch to Maxine's, we walked-in and luckily got a table for two by the bar. They were pretty busy so I would recommend getting a reservation here for a bigger group. Their space is pretty big and the location is right by second beach. I got their chickpea falafel bowl which came with quinoa, falafel, pickled vegetables, tahini, and lettuce. It was not bad but it would have been better if the falafel was crispier. It was a bit dry, more sauce would have been better. My friend got their benedict and quite liked it, they were very generous with the hollandaise sauce. I will say, considering how crowded the restaurant was and that we were seated on the bar, it was not too loud. My friend and I were able to have a good conversation and the seating was not uncomfortable. read more
Our weekend excursion to Vancouver literally started off at Maxine's. It was about 2 blocks away from where we were staying and we needed some food before checking in. Our server was very knowledgeable and personality plus, helping to make this an enjoyable experience. It was happy hour, so ordered 3 appetizers to share, along with some needed cocktails due to our stress of the trip. Shout out to the chef for the egg plant parmigiana, so delicious. And I'm still thinking about the rosemary fig martinis I enjoyed so much. Maxine's is added to our itinerary for our summer visit later this year and we'll definitely be planning to dress a bit nicer for our next visit, as we felt a bit under dressed in our travel clothes read more
2 years ago
One of the most popular brunch spots in Vancouver. You definitely get the French inspiration in the decor and in the food. The Truffle omelette and the "his dudeness" were so good. I didn't order the croque madame but it looked amazing and I want to get it next time. The only underwhelming thing was the side of bacon we got. It was on the pricier side, a smaller portion, and tasted like it came from the microwave. Overall, a great experience and the staff is super attentive and friendly! read more
11 months ago
Amazing first date spot, it has the ambience and food are decently priced. Saw a guy with a bouquet of flowers it was really sweet. Loved their dutch baby, it tasted like egg pancake and so much better with the cheese sauce! The texture was thick and chewy would love to try their other menus items and drinks read more
In the running for best breakfast ever. My girlfriend and I came here twice on our one week stay in Vancouver and by God man if we found it on the first day we may have come here even more. Big Bacon Sandwich - delicious thick cut bacon accompanied with a potato rosti (think of a hashbrown but with all the taste and no glubs of oil). Comes with some arugula and egg done to your likening. Dungeness Crab on Eggs Benedict - I mean c'mon. Soft delicious crab meat with no shells you have to deal with underneath the most scrumptious eggs benny. This dish is topped off with potato rosti, I am glad you cannot find these in the states easily or I would be eating this fried starch often. The girlfriend went with the Salmon Rosti, and the salmon was sweet tasting and paired heavenly with the hollandaise sauce. I got one drink here and it was a layered concoction called, King Sour of New York (Luxardo Ameretto, Ardbeg Wee Beastie 5 yr, tawny port, lemon, saline, Cabernet Sauvignon float). It was spectacular and part of their line up for holiday festive drinks, I do not believe they have it year-round, but who knows if the bartender likes you, perhaps he or she will whip it up for you. The general manager also runs OEB which is rated as one of the top brunch spots in the city. As always people SYOY!!! read more
1 year ago
Here I recommend brunch! The food was delicious!l and filling. Oysters were fresh and the food came out hot! The servers were friendly and made great conversation. Also the brunch drinks and cocktails were fantastic. I ended up getting two of whatever I got. The vibe is very lively yet cozy! read more
1 year ago
Maxine is a really nice brunch spot in downtown vancouver. Their service is great and has a very cute french cafe kinda ambiance. Their service banana foster french toast is really great read more
7 months ago
The food was great except for my Korean fried rice, it was lowkey just rice and soy sauce that wasn't cooked with it. The lady was nice and helped recommend some of the dishes. However, as we were praying for our food she wouldn't stop talking to us, idk if she just didn't notice or sm. The place was nice and the outside had heater which was great for the cold weather. read more
Got really lucky and was able to walk in on a Sunday morning around 10:30am with no wait for a party of 2! Sat at the counter which was actually nice for people watching. I ordered the SMOKED BRISKET CROQUE MADAME: house smoked beef brisket, Gruyère cheese Mornay, sourdough, sunny side egg, cornichon, greens I'd give it a 7/10, the brisket was more like ham texture/shape which I wasn't expecting, but it was good! I would just want to keep trying things on the menu upon returning. My friend got the jalapeño chicken biscuit which was good and spicier than you'd think - but that spice paired well with the assortment of dips they provide. The inside is SO cute. Definitely a good spot for brunch or coffee if you can get a spot. read more
Food and drinks were yummy but the portions are a bit small for the price. We went for dinner and between 4 people shared 4-5 dishes. I would recommend more. My favourite was the Cappellacci pasta. The restaurant is cute and spacious and service was great! read more
9 months ago
9 months ago
MAKE RESERVATIONS, EVEN FOR MORNING! Incredible ambiance and service, a delightful Parisian cafe and bar in the heart of Vancouver! Stop here first! read more
Great ambience, loved the outdoor seating during the summer. Been here twice but my most recent was for dinner, it was a nice day so we sat outside on the patio. Got the muscles frites, clam pasta, fried chicken and kale caesar. The portion was not small so it was nice to be able to have little share plates to try everything. Servers were really kind and made good reccomendations, especially for drinks. For dessert we got the dulce de leche donuts and it was divine read more
1 year ago
First time in Vancouver & needed dinner. Yelp said it was close to hotel. We walked. Kale salad was very good & shareable. Got the eggplant parm, it was a let down. Sauce had no taste. I liked that it was baked though, rather than fried. It says it's shareable in menu, but in actuality a really small portion, only enough for 1. But it was not good. Got mini donuts for dessert. They were warm & cinnamon dusted. Mascarpone was nice with donut. I would not eat here again. read more
2 years ago
Yum! What a cozy brunch spot in downtown Vancouver! Even though it was chilly out, the patio was super warm and toasty. I tried out the chickpea falafel bowl and it was super tasty! Lots of fresh veggies and bright flavors throughout the whole bowl. The falafels were a little toasty for my liking so some more sauce would have been better but thats just my personal preference. Service was amazing and would highly recommend read more
We had a friend in town & decided to take her out for breakfast. We were there early at about 9.20am. Greeted by the server & brought us to our table. Decor was nice & modern, service was good, we ordered a platter to share, most of their bacon were made by them. The platter had different kind of sausage, bacon that was explained by the service, even had baked bone marrow. We also added fried chicken. All the dishes were very good, we enjoyed the food & even had leftovers, their drip coffee is from SaltSpring which was excellent. Our first time there, thoroughly enjoyed the experience. read more
1 year ago
We went to Maxine's for the first time and we were happy with our experience. The service was very good and the restaurant was nice. The restrooms were clean. The food was quite good and the portions were large. We started with coffee and they made sure that we were always topped up. My husband had the Bananas Foster French Toast with a side of breakfast sausage. They served us with sides of homemade jam (very tasty), ketchup and hot sauce. I had the Fried Chicken N Biscuits with an extra egg. The eggs were perfectly poached. The chicken was a bit overcooked and lacked seasoning. I could barely eat half of this huge portion. As it was my birthday, our sweet server surprised us with shots of their Shaft Slushee. Wow!! I will be back for this flavor delight! The only downside for this delicious cafe is the lack of street parking. On a side note, the restaurant was packed on a Wednesday morning. I recommend making a reservation and perhaps sitting inside as the patio was fairly loud and it was a bit difficult to hear our server. Overall, Maxine's is a winner!! read more
2 years ago
Nice happy hour. The dudeness was my favorite cocktail. It's like a spiked dalgona coffee. Husband got couple IPAs. Fries for 5 bucks. Oysters were market price. read more
I cannot stop thinking about this place!! First, the ambiance. Oh man. It's just so beautiful inside! I hope other yelpers' pix really do this place justice. The wait staff are high energy and positive and really make the restaurant, especially for how busy it is! I sat at the bar, and the bartenders were so fun, funny, and personable. I didn't get their names, but I'd totally shout all of them out if I could. I was there for a solo brunch date, and it was just fine. Got their version of a shakshuka, and a Caesar, all d both were fantastic. It was so hard to choose what to order, and I'm a little jealous of the dishes I didn't order also. I will totally come back if I'm back in Vancouver! read more
3 years ago
After getting their ads a bunch of times (guess IG knows I'm weak for brunch and French toast) I decided to visit Maxine with a few friends. Vibes are chic European bistro inspired, while still being cozy and casual. Compared to other brunch places, there's ample places between tables with sofa and heated patio areas. Quite attentive service as well. Most importantly, I really appreciate the fact that they allow you to make reservation. Banana Foster French Toast ($21) 8/10 Look, if there's a french toast in the menu, 9/10 I will order it. Maxine's take involves tons of caramel, whipped mascarpone, bananas, and pecans. Love how soaked the brioche was and the caramel and banana flavour combination. Everything about the dish screams decadent sweet brunch and I'm here for it. It got a bit much after a while but there's no denying it's one of the best french toast in Vancouver. Fried Chicken n Biscuits ($23) 7.5/10 The white gravy and eggs added a much needed moisture to the dish without being too heavy while jalapeno helps cut through the richness of the dish Smoked Brisket Croque Madame ($26) 5/10 Definitely the most filling out of everything we got. Sourdough was overfilling with the brisket and gruyere mornay. That said, friend wasn't a fan of how heavy the cheese is and I have to agree with him. Salmon Benedict ($23), The West End ($21) & Maxine Burger ($23) Didn't try but got good feedbacks from friends who ordered these. read more
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