Great hole in the wall. Whenever we travel, we like to find local dive bars. This place is it. Food was amazing, eating area was clean and inviting. Service was friendly and prompt. Definitely a place to try. I had the sausage sandwich, wife had the pork belly. Both were delicious. read more

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My fave place for broasted chicken in the area. I usually get their wings order, because they come unsauced, and I just dip them or not. But this time I ordered their fried cheese curds Poutine, and it was amazing! It was actually a nice order that could be shared by two. We took our daughter's little family here, and they were both really impressed. They live pretty close by, and it should be a regular stop for them now. Kids are welcome before 9PM. They are like us, in that they prefer to go and dine in at a place, and not to order take out. It's a busy bar, so people should be patient getting their food. We think it's worth the wait! read more

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Good braised chicken. The breast meat was juicy and tender. Skip the salad as it was not fresh. Waiter was attentive and very nice. Be ready to smell like fried chicken when you walk out. read more

Dive but clean GREAT chicken Nice folks working there Customers are a mix of youthy and ancient World's largest litterbox right next door Go there! read more

Tried the broasted chicken wings. While decent, still ok to me. It's basically extra crispy fried chicken wings with a side of hot sauce and ranch. I've come to find out I'm a saucy wing kinda gal. Friendly service, on time with my to go order. Very chill atmosphere. read more

DEFINITELY WILL BE GOING BACK. Their broasted chicken is amazing as is everything else.

Chickens have never been treated so well. Well, that is, considering they're dinner. You've read about the broasted chicken, and it is a crispy delicious as all the reviews say but here are the pro tips: 1. Get the broasted chicken wings. Way more crunch for you buck by far. 2. There's a sauce that they put on the loaded tots. Order that on the side for dipping. It comes with Frank's red hot and ranch, but this other sauce is the bomb. Loaded tots are also worth getting. I've seen tots that carrierd more load, but these actually have a good tot to stuff balance. A good app for the table to share of get 'em for yourself you're feeling hungry. Friendly staff and if you love a good dive bar this is your place. read more

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My husband and I went to the Maxwell House for dinner yesterday for the first time. Our server, Alex was awesome!! He was very nice, prompt and was very attentive. And he was the only one working the bar and dining areas. The food was amazing. We shared the Maxwell Poutine. My husband got the Broasted Chicken with fries and I got the Prime French Dip. And of course we had to taste each other's food. The parking is limited, but we knew that before we went. I can't believe that we never tried this place before now. We will definitely be back soon. read more

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The owner can make a good amount of food gluten free. We enjoyed a couple rounds of pool after our meal. The dine in service is good and the food was good but the place has a heavy deep fried greasy smell that may linger on you. This is an upgraded dive bar, upgraded because of the GF options available, which is very rare, especially in a dive bar. Thank you for GF options! read more

~~~still the same, baby, baby, still the same~~~ on our 20 year memory lane trip to Spokane, the Maxwell House Tavern, our old neighborhood watering hole was a must stop. the outside is still exactly the same along with the iconic sign. don't let the outside turn you off. the interior has been updated with new booths, tables and flooring. the pool tables are still in the adjoining room and there were folk playing pool just like in the old days. the biggest surprise was the ladies room: painted, brightened up, new fixtures and lighting. it is an amazing transformation. the previous owner, Rich's salad bar is gone, so his delicious clam chowder is off the menu. the menu is expanded. the steak dinner is gone, but the famous 1/2 chicken is still on the menu and just as good as i remembered. it's still a great deal even if the price is now $16.00. the new owners -who used to be regular customers- are welcoming and knows everyone's names. people stopped for a few drinks after work and went home and others stayed for dinner, some pool, some sports on the new tvs, and conversation at the bar. this is not a fancy gastro-pub or as we used to call them brass-and-ferns-bars. the food is honest tavern fare that is well-prepared. this is still a true neighborhood tavern. enjoy them while they are still around. read more

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Came here based on Yelp reviews. Don't drive by, come in to some of the best chicken in the Northwest, seriously!!! Friendly attentive staff. Great prices on food and drinks. My go to for chicken. Everything else looked great too. But that chicken! read more

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Certainly some of the friendliest staff we've encountered in the Spokane metro, and every one of them in continuous movement taking care of the dining, bar and kitchen areas. Made it all seem so effortless. The Broasted Chicken here is the stuff of legend. Been over a decade since my last visit, and it was my Wifey's first time. The new owners are doing the food just how I remembered. Just with more smiles than the last management, haha. Last night's dinner we went with a large order of their Broasted Wings, and they were fantastic. Big, meaty, perfectly crispy on the outside, and perfectly done on the inside. I also ordered their house Burger, and the Macaroni Salad that I selected as a side was amazing. It had shredded white-meat chicken, and could have been a meal in itself. Parking can be tricky at peak times, but it's definitely worth half a block's walk to visit. It's one of the oldest restaurants in the city, and they're still hitting it outta the park. The new ownership/team is awesome... read more

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Really great food and awesome staff. The owner and I had a miscommunication, and he reached out to me to chat and get feedback. Trans/queer friendly spot with lots of gluten free options read more

Had broasted chicken. Taste was good. Skimpy on the JoJo's. Chickens are on the small size. Bartender was good, place was clean.

The food here is actually pretty decent and fairly fast too! I had a great bar-food experience!!!

This place is alright ,someone bought this bar a year or 2 ago they have cleaned up the place put in hard wood floors the menu is decent their broasted chicken is a good choice also ,chicken wings ,The soup was a butternut squash last night , great little dinner salad 3dollars ....:)prices in general are reasonable and fair ,nice crowd of people ,respectful of others wearing masks as the move around the bar/restaurant ,great service as always good the 3/4 times I've been here ..... read more

This place comes across as a dive bar, and it has been a dive bar for close to 70 years. I have to tell you, though that their broasted chicken is the best I've had anywhere in the United States. After visiting 43 states I can tell you that I have never had chicken this good before I recommend this place Highly to anybody out there. You can't go wrong eating here the price is right and you get huge portions of food. They have a great selection of drinks. Now I don't drink but everybody in the bar seemed to Be having a great time. read more

Sonnenberg's Sausage Bites and Seahawks! --Good call ownership! --Easy access from freeways, on main drag north side. read more

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Well I'd like to say the food is pretty good. However, it looks as though they now have adopted the no mask rule for everyone. No staff wearing masks, no servers wearing masks. Every patron walking -in for lunch today was not wearing a mask. It's like giving the middle finger to those of us who are vulnerable. Alex is one of my favorite people on earth, however, I won't be back until they change their policy. read more

Appetizers are ok. We love they uses local butcher for their sausages. Chicken wings are good, fries & tater tots are good but the fish & shrimp are absolutely terrible, tough over cooked ! We love that it's been around since early 1905! But needs serious food upgrade. Prices are very reasonable. Staff friendly and efficient. read more

Such a hidden gem! Everyone was super nice. We basically tried the whole menu and it was delicious. Very juicy fried chicken ! Amazing house wedges and fries. Very tasty sauces . Ask the waitress for recommendations. They are very honest and won't steer you wrong read more

This place rules. Cheap drinks, excellent service, fun vibe. The owners are rad and welcoming. Big big fan of this spot!

This place is awesome!!!! Love the chicken and jojos! Great atmosphere and nice people! I will return often! read more

Best broasted chicken in town hands down. Tough to find better drink specials or a better atmosphere! The new owners have whole-heartedly embraced the old while bringing new flash and flare to a local favorite. Can't wait for the sun, patio, and volleyball season at the Maxwell! Keep up the great work fellas. read more

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We have been going here for 20 years. Went for the first time since new owners. The soup was cold, and potatoes and gravy Luke warm. Music too loud to concentrate. Also lots of friends standing at bar and just visiting. Food was mediocre. We were disappointed after making time to return. Could be a great place if run right. read more

Great, longtime Spokane establishment. All the right beers on tap, the prices are fair, and the people who work there are wonderful. The food is amazing. Definitely try the broasted chicken or pork chops. They're incredible! Some of the best food around. Classics done right that you won't find at other places. Perfect neighborhood bar. read more

Came to try the broasted chicken with jo jo's and compare it to Illinois bar and grill which I love. That price is higher, chicken is smaller and jo jo's are smaller. The chicken was dry. The tarter sauce was good and the service was excellent. I would come back Just for that because Illinois Ave service tends to suck. read more

Excited to try this place. Browsed chicken was very good. Fish was good but a bit over cooked. Service was minimal. Food came fast once we got to order. It's definitely a bar with locals. We weren't locals and were served that way. One and done. Much as I hate to say I can't recommend this place as we had such high hopes. read more

What a fun dive bar and restaurant! Very low key and doesn't seem to get annoyingly crowded on weekend nights compared to the downtown bars. Pool tables, darts and a patio & sand volleyball court outside! Our server was an absolute peach and lovely human with spot on recommendations. Their specialty cocktail (strawberry rhubarb mule) was fresh and delicious. For a bar, I was not expecting much of the food, but let me tell you the fish and chips and fried shrimp were SO good! The batter and fry on both were perfect. Recommend the "jojos" (wedge/thick cut fries). I'll definitely be visiting again! read more

Don't be fooled by the exterior, the food and the wait staff are outstanding! My wife had the roasted chicken says it was the best she has ever had. I had the French dip and it was very good as well read more

I love it here. Beer and volleyball before dinner. Ribs were yummy, fried mushrooms were so great and the staff was lovely. It's a super chill place. read more

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Heard they have great chicken here, and I love chicken, so we decided to try it out. We weren't too sure, as the building is old as is the neighborhood and it looked a bit dicey. But once inside, we were met by the nicest folks ever and they cooked us up the best chicken dinner ever. Sports was on the TV, but other than that, it was pretty quiet and laid back. A great place for a casual dinner date night. We loved the "old nostalgic" atmosphere. And did I say it was the best chicken ever?? We'll be regulars............ read more

Stopped in for dinner last night, it was great to see Alex and Ethan had a full house. The food was great we had broasted chicken and they know how to do it right. Fun place to go and fun people to hang with. If you haven't been there you need to add it to your dining bucket list.... read more

It's has great food and is better on some days than others for service but full bar and tables are almost always open with valley ball court on the side read more

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I grew up in the neighborhood back in the days when it had a restaurant on one side and tavern on the other. Now it's all together and has the best chicken in Spokane coming out of a very small kitchen. It works for them. For full disclosure, I attended high school with the owners but that doesn't affect my review of the place. I now live in North Idaho so I don't have opportunity to drop in as often as I would like. But if I ever get the urge for fried chicken, this is the place I go. read more

My parents and I have been coming here for over 31 years. The food is great, prices are reasonable, portions good sized, great drinks. It's vintage and nostalgic. Excellent service. Old school dive at its finest read more

The is Spokane's greatest hidden jewel! The service was awesome and quick! Cream of the crop!

You will not like this place. It is our favorite place in the world. The fake brick is cheezy but it fits perfectly. The patrons are both very old and very Republican. We are neither, but we still love it. The chairs are so comfortable. The pool tables are always open. The juke box is full of Stevie Ray Vaughn. The wait staff are at first surly, then they become a ray of sunshine on a cold grey day. The food is cheap. The drinks are cheap. The bathrooms are falling apart. We still love it. The broasted chicken is the most comforting food I have ever had. It is not loud, the staff are quiet and humble. We have fallen more deeply in love here. No one will yell at you if you slow dance...they just smile. read more

if i dont get murdered by locals ill slip in. possibly worst neighborhood in the state. nice to see the friends of clancey! god bless

We've been coming here for over twenty years and even though we live over 300 miles away now, we always make sure we stop when in town. I've tried broasted chicken in several places, but Maxwell House has the best! Not in the best area of town, but well worth trip! read more