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    Maxi's Restaurant

    4.0 (192 reviews)
    Closed 7:30 am - 3:00 pm

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Dogs allowed
    Good for kids

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    Huevos rancheros
    Jocelyn D.

    Could've been great... I ordered the huevos rancheros. The flavor was good, but the hot eggs were topped with cold salsa and the potatoes on the side were delicious, but also cold.

    Sausage and VT cheddar breakfast sandwich on homemade biscuit with home fries

    The food here is delicious and the staff are very welcoming! The homemade biscuits make for a great breakfast sandwich (which is served all day!). The chicken tenders are also homemade and great too! I will definitely stop in anytime I'm in the area

    Breakfast burrito
    Christina R.

    Maxi's was a wonderful choice for our first meal in Vermont. It was easy to get to from the airport (if a bit of a long drive) and walking up it was the cutest, most darling place to see. Made my New England in the early autumn, late summer dreams come true. We walked in and we seated right away. There wasn't too big of a crowd on a Thursday at 11am but most of the tables were taken. Our server was friendly and made sure to check in on us when appropriate. The food was really good. I mean I can honestly say that corned beef hash was some of the best I've had and it wasn't even that special. It's just how they made sure to really get it flat and crisp it up. Yum, yum! Those house-made biscuits though. The stuff of dreams. Pillow-y soft on the inside but crusty and crunchy on the outside. I could have one of those everyday. Would I come here again if in the area? Heck yeah!!!

    Banana Pancakes with a side of bacon
    Gaby H.

    Great stop for breakfast and especially pancakes if you are on a visit to Vermont like us. We were so happy to have tried some Vermont maple syrup before our drive to Boston. I paired my plate with a cup of hot Vermont cider that was cozy and delicious. Service was a bit understaffed for the breakfast rush having one person manning most of the dining room. However he was very kind. We ordered a second side of bacon for my boyfriend's pancakes and alerted the server of the same. He apologized and said that he would get it to us but it never came during the time it took us to finish our meals. I will say that one side of bacon ($4) might be enough for two depending on how hungry you are. We were stuffed by the time we were done after eating our huge pancake and sharing one order of bacon.

    Jocelyn L.

    Omg!!! I would come here every week if I could. I love breakfast food & this place exceeded my expectations. I had a pancake sandwich (basically) & it was heavenly!!! The maple syrup added the perfect amount of sweetness to the savory pancakes with egg, bacon & cheese. I can rave about this meal forever, it was so delicious. Please come here! My friends had biscuits, French toast, pancakes, sausage links, which they said were all very delicious as well. This place is like a small diner but the flavors were to die for. Our server wasn't too nice & it almost felt like she was acting that way because she knew we weren't from VT, but who knows... come here for the food not the service!

    Roast Red Pepper Soup. Excellent!
    Don P.

    Solid as can be! From greeting, to seating, service, ordering, kitchen efficiency, food quality and flavor, Maxi's is a hidden county gem in the rolling hills of Waterbury Vermont. What tiny outa the way diner has Roast Red Pepper Soup, "Corn Beef Pastrami ", and some of the best hand cut french fries you'll have anywhere. You heard right, Corn Beef Pastrami. They've found a supplier, perhaps locally, that's producing corn beef from the point cut, verses the leaner flat cut of the brisket. Now that neat trick elevates the Corn beef flavor to the next level. Maxi's doesn't stop there, the sandwich bread is other worldly, perhaps a gifted artisan bread maker that truly knows his or her craft is their local supplier. The Roast Red Pepper Soup was a first for me, just a wonderful flavorful blend of red pepper, chicken stock and a dash of heavy cream. Maxi's Corn Beef Pastrami sandwich rivals any New York Deli sandwich, well, maybe not in thickness but certainly in flavor and at a price you're gonna love. Don't miss this place, Maxi's is chock full of little culinary surprises!

    Home fries, bacon, chicken wrap, and Oreo pancakes absolutely phenomenal

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    Food was solid, hash browns with green chiles, came out a little cool but they were swamped and seemed to be a tad light on staff.

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    Friendly staff and yummy eats. Came here after a hike and we were pleasantly surprised by the staff and food. Definitely recommend!

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    Staff was great & the joint was jumping, Food is amazing. Great little place would eat again in a heartbeat.

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    Awesome diner!!! Great food, great service! Great place to get breakfast!!!! Food is fresh... best scrambled eggs!!!

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    This place is absolute fire. Get the home fries with cheese, salsa and sour cream on top. SO GOOD!!!!

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    Perfect diner experience. Great food, great ambiance, great service. This is a must visit if you are in the area!

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    Had breakfast and it was a solid effort. Good service and good food. Worth the stop. The menu had a lot of choices

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    I absolutely love the head of the wood... I've had a lot of meals here but nothing beats the duck…read more Cooked perfectly. We paired it with a side of skate cheeks and roasted carrots. Absolutely delicious!. For dessert I had some Indian pudding. It was the best I've ever had. Just couldn't get enough. High-end dining with a high-end price but you get great food, great drinks and wonderful atmosphere.

    Great service . Our sever has been there for many years and was very helpful and patient while we…read moredecided on our picks Ordered maple sour drink which turned out to be too sour that the bartender replaced it with a fresh one which was less sour . Hen of the wood mushroom toast with bacon had roasted mushroom which was chewy, earthy and had a unique texture and flavor . Fried green tomatoes had an eggy coating and the smell was off putting for us . They took it back and didn't charge us for it . Beet salad with yellow beets was refreshing start to our meal For entree we picked Scallops with a piperade was a fresh take on seafood Ricotta Agnolotti in a cherry tomato confit was comforting and delicious Blistered Shishito peppers was a delightful side Grilled zucchini was even better Dessert was Honey almond cake with peach jam pickled peaches n honey almonds . A one of a kind treat Home made Honey lavender gelato was special Large dining area kitchen was in the middle of the restaurant- inviting bar as you walk in . Jennie the Wood was a one of a kind experience .

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    A palette-pleasing panoply of plated perfection, Michael's On The Hill puts "epic" in epicurean…read more The Farm to Table restaurant offers fresh local delights, served with carefully concocted condiments that complement--but never overwhelm--the thoughtfully selected appetizers and entrees. The delectable dishes more than make up for the limited number of offerings; there's something for everyone at Michael's On The HIll. My partner and I visited Michael's On The Hill on a Saturday evening in mid-March; we reserved a table for two after we finished skiing at nearby Stowe. If you want a table during the high season, reserve it early--space is limited. Andrew greeted us at the door and after escorting us to our table, handed us off to Heather, our server. Heather is a Professional Server and it shows: Throughout our two+ hour meal, she was available but never intrusive and conversational but never too familiar: She's worked at Michael's for more than two decades and knows the menu perhaps better than the Chef--her recommendations were excellent: Rather than pushing the highest-price menu items, she suggested dishes based on her knowledge, experience, and guest preferences. We started with the local Artisinal cheese plate--three generous cheese selections accompanied by apricot chutney, sweet red grapes, pickled vegetables, candied walnuts, and toast points. The balance of sweet and sour was superlative; the appetizer presented tastefully on a cured wood bark platter--two or three people can pick their favorites and mix and match flavors. The tasteful teaser was a trailer for the main attraction. For entrees, I had the Maple Glazed Duck Breast with Cider Duck Glace accompanied by sweet potato hash, Orange and Arugula salad, and roasted baby carrots; my partner had the special: Beef Bourguignon on top of a cheese polenta with sauteed spinach and a delightful Mirepoix ("meer-PWAH"). Beef Bourguignon is a classic French stew of tender beef braised in red wine--hearty, flavorful, and filling, this French dish is perfect after a long day of skiing. Executive Chef Hess' flourishes transformed the traditional dish into a magically delicious medley of complementary flavors. The duck was cooked to perfection: Soft, warm, and tender on the inside with a hint of smokiness--balanced nicely by the maple glaze and the cider glace. The sweet potato hash was actually small, sweet potato "cubes" mostly hidden below the citrusy salad. When I finally forked the sweet potato cubes, they'd soaked up the cider duck glace, detonating a cluster bomb of flavors in my mouth. We paired the smokey duck and stewy Beef with a succulent bottle of Andrew Paso Robles Cabernet Sauvignon, whose rich cherry-cassis notes and silky tannins enhanced the sauces and spices of our entrees. Micheal's wine list reads like a Great Novel--long, engaging, occasionally intimidating. Here's where Heather re-enters our Micheal's meal story: In addition to letting us taste an alternative or two from already-open bottles, her familiarity with the menu made our decision much easier. Finally, because I just can't say no to Tiramisu, we were presented with a generous slice of sponge cake soaked in espresso (beans cured down the street), layered with whipped Moscarpone cheese, topped with cocoa powder. We cherished a couple bites and asked to take the remainder home (by the way, Tiramisu is part of a healthy breakfast). Yes, Michael's On The Hill is pricey--with a 23% percent tip, our meal was about $275--but every bite was worth it. Find out for yourself.

    A really lovely upscale dining experience. I came here with my family and it was the perfect way to…read moreend the day. The restaurant is in a farmhouse and it feels like it, the interior is so warm and inviting with beautiful views of the Green Mountains. Everything is farm to table and seasonal, and you can tell each dish is made with real care. I do wish they had more vegetarian options, but it feels good supporting such a wholesome local business. If you're heading to Stowe or Waterbury this is right in between and a must stop. Easy parking and great service!​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

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    Summer Squash dish--very rich!

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