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Came here with a group of girlfriends for a group dinner on a Saturday night a few weekends ago. Cute space! The ambiance is very welcoming, and we had almost the whole back room to ourselves. To start, to drink we tried a few different cocktails including espresso martinis and the No Sleep Till Jalisco, which was like a spicy marg with a fun mango tajin sucker, SO so good! To eat we shared an order of lumpia and the hush puppies, both were phenomenal. The lumpia came with a generous amount, and the hush puppies sauce was outstanding. For my main course I ordered the Pork Belly Bao and the Brussel Sprout Salad. That salad was absolutely incredible, it was almost like fried brussel sprouts, so it didn't taste 'healthy' but it tasted oooh sooo good. Addicting! That was definitely the favorite of the dishes. We also tried the Pork Belly Adobo, which was a bit disappointing. It was just large pieces of fatty pork belly, and no accompaniments. No bread or anything to go with it.. definitely felt like it was missing something, but was not bad. We also tried the burger which was good, and the green beans as well which were delicious. Overall, we had a great time at Maypole! Large space to accommodate our group, seems great for girls night out but I can also see a family eating here no problem. Would definitely come back again- especially for the espresso martinis and the No Sleep Till Jalisco ;)
Wheaton downtown has evolved over the years and it's certainly a pleasure to experience the diverse cuisines it has to offer. We have been to Maypole twice, once for brunch and the other time for dinner. Both times were enjoyable. For brunch, we had the lumpia, bistek Filipino breakfast, and chicken and waffles. The lumpia came with eight pieces and a side of sweet chili sauce. The bistek Filipino breakfast is braised beef steak with a side of garlic rice and two eggs. The beef was incredibly tender and juicy. The fried chicken is not spicy but it came with a side of spicy maple syrup. We did not use the syrup since we shared the entree with our young daughters. The waffle was made with ube and it was fluffy. For dinner, we had the lumpia, pork belly adobo, and fried chicken sandwich. The pork belly adobo had a hint of coconut and was paired with pickled carrot and daikon. It was light and refreshing despite it being fatty meat. However, I found it weird that this dish was awkwardly "lonely" because it was a plate with three slabs of thin-sliced pork belly. I think it could've been further enhanced by a side of rice. The fried chicken sandwich is a very generous amount that can easily be shared. We look forward to returning and trying the other dishes such as the fried fish and mussels.
Updating to include Subourban: This is a very special and intuitive place. It feels posh and exclusive without being impossible to get into. Drinks are imagined by a team that includes someone with a PhD in ice cream (!) and it shows, with drinks that use techniques like switching and clarification. When celebrities visit Wheaton (lol) this is where they will hang out.
Late post. Being Filipino, I was so excited to try this restaurant . Our family of 5 came early on a Sat in late Sept. to try their breakfast menu. The bright and colorful decor and friendly service were positivs. But the food / value was underwhelming. We ordered: tofu sisig, Filipino breakfast, tortang talong, ube pancakes, breakfast sandwich, ube roll, and arroz caldo. The sisig was bland. The longanisa in the Filipino breakfast was dry. The talong was good but overpriced. The best dish was the arroz caldo... Flavorful and delicious. The rest of the dishes were just okay. I really wanted to love this place but was disappointed. A couple of oddities: They didn't serve Sprite or similar. Their cola products tasted bad/off. Maybe their was a problem with their soda machine. They also didn't serve sugar (for coffee). Instead they served some liquid brown sweetener which I didn't care for.
Downtown Wheaton has a hidden gem! We tried this place today and was not disappointed! We had the Lumpia - Filipino egg rolls My daughter could eat 5 of these herself if we didn't stop her haha. Nice, crunchy and big portion The star of the meal was the Breakfast Burger (everything you would want in a burger Fried egg, sausage, hash brown) We also loved the pork belly BLT and the popcorn chicken The ambiance: Indoor or outdoor options and nice decor Service was top notch We will be back for more!
Took my friend to Maypole for her birthday and she loved it. We had an amazing time. Our server, Megan, was wonderful, gave good recommendations. My friend had thousands of questions and she was so sweet. We were seated in the front area and had a very English countryside vibe. We started with the egg rolls, crunchy and delicious. We also ordered the Maypole meat sampler (the pork belly was my fave), pancit, sisig tofu (spicy goooood) - all super yummy. My fave was the Filipino breakfast plate with bistec (steak), garlic fried rice and 2 eggs - it was all cooked to perfection. The sunny side eggs had the crunchy edges just the way I like it. The fried rice had plenty of garlic. And the steak was nice and juicy. I can eat that dish all day and every day. I wish I didn't live so far away, but I will make the 30 mile drive. Please excuse the finger in photos. I was rushing her to take it. Everything look to delicious to wait.
We ate brunch here with my mom and our three kids (10, 8 & 4). We kinda fell in love when we walked up and into the space. We appreciate the whimsical and modern decor. The service was excellent; from the hostess to the waitress and the food was delicious. My mom said it was in the salty side but we disagree; we felt it was appreciate for all the food we tasted. My mom also got arroz caldo and was pleased with it. The garlic fried rice had enough of a crunch to complement the tortang talong. We got the turon and coconut pineapple ice cream to top it off. I need to come back and try dinner. Also they got karaoke on Friday nights
Maypole is a great establishment for the true Wheaton experience. The raised patio is in just the right spot to enjoy their unique menu and take in all that Wheaton has to offer. Right in the heart downtown on Front street, where all the action is. Special thanks to Avri, for above and beyond service to my wife and I, who were celebrating my birthday. I recommend the steak sandwich with the grilled corn and hush puppies on the side. Tender flavorful cut of steak and the corn had just the right amount of creaminess and spice to it. We will be dining again soon.
I am impressed that I haven't found anything bad to say about the food here yet. I came here for breakfast with friends recently and got new items. They were all high quality Quality- the congee was very good. I could taste a blend of savory flavors in it. A nice mix of refreshing fish and meat taste. The longinista side was flavorful and the cinnamon roll looking thing was just the right level of sweet. The Filipino breakfast, chicken with waffle, and tofu sisig were all unique and well cooked. Quantity- a good amount came out for the price. Atmosphere- nice cozy area to hang out. Service- awesome waiters and waitresses
Such a unique and cute spot to grab food! We made a reservation ahead of time but they didn't have a table for us so we had to wait. They were super jam packed, but service was good and everyone was friendly and helpful. We went for dinner and got the pre fix menu which is $60 and well worth the value. prefix comes with Lumpia and brussel sprout salad to start. And let me tell you, you MUST TRY the brussel sprout salad. I'm not usually a huge fan of brussel sprouts but these blew me away! It's slightly spicy and savory, packed with umami flavors. Next was the Maypole Sampler, comes with practically all the meats on their menu, fried fish, hot and fried chickens, and pork belly adobo. All are delicious, very much fried served with sauces on the side. Pork belly was so tender and juicy. Their rice was also unique and I very much enjoyed the firmness and unique seasoning! Lastly you finish the night with a Turon Sundae, which is coconut pineapple ice cream topped with whipped cream, caramel drizzle, and a fried spring roll filled with banana and jackfruit. This was super unique and refreshing, super delicious! Portions are huge for two people. If you order just the chicken you'll get like 5 giant pieces of chicken for $30 bucks, might as well get the pre fix.
Went to Maypole for breakfast prior to walking over to the farmers market. Very good food and atmosphere. Food was very flavorful as I ordered a more "traditional" breakfast. My progression through the menu is probably expressed best in the photos I've taken. I will get everything I ordered, and ate, AGAIN! The ambiance is very hospitable with an inviting decor. The staff is equally as warm and welcoming. Everyone, top to bottom, the host, the mixologist/barista and the chef! Cheers everything, excellent job and we will see you again. Note, I picked up that bottle of hot sauce from the farmers market. Thank you Mr. Barista
Been here twice now and my rating has not changed. Husband and I both felt like portions were small and overpriced. We were impressed by the drinks and desserts....but the food is not something worth coming for. For brunch, husband had the Filipino breakfast which was very basic. Being Filipino himself, he felt like he could have made it better himself. I ordered the veggie breakfast sandwich which was good, but nothing to rave about. We came here again for lunch at another time and had the same underwhelming experience. Husband decided on the bistek bowl, which he felt like he should have gotten in a sandwich. That 'build your own' option on the menu is nice.... but not when it's too customizable to where some ingredients don't make sense to be in a bowl, such as cheese. The servers didn't even recommend to remove that...so he ended up eating cheese over rice and meat in his bowl. I decided on the fried fish sandwich - which I liked but we both weren't happy about the total amount we had spent for lunch. I really liked the ube cheesecake dessert. It was very smooth, delicious, and the ube taste is strong. The drinks here are unique and I enjoyed the different flavors. The ambiance of Maypole is nice as well....but I do think the outdoor and atrium seating is tight and too close to others. This is not a good option if you want privacy with your party or if you plan on having intimate conversations. I wanted to come and support Maypole as this is his my husband's culture, likewise he wanted to try out this new restaurant to see if it would become a favorite. It's pleasing to see Wheaton have a Filipino/American restaurant, however not sure if we'll ever be back again due to the basic menu, high prices, and not-so satisfying past experiences.
Food: The arroz caldo was the standout dish, it was a very savory bowl of rice porridge. Hashbrowns were crunchy but lacking in flavor. The chicken and ube waffles was a mixed bag. The chicken had nice texture with crunch and good flavor. There was a lot of sweet and sour sauce drenching the ube waffles, which overpowered the ube. When I got a bite of the waffle by itself, the ube flavor was very subtle. We went on a Saturday morning for brunch and though they have open bar, the drinks options was very lacking, apparently they ran out the night before and hadn't re-stocked. Service: The servers were fairly attentive and helpful. Ambiance and setting: The decor in the room by the entrance was very beautiful and aesthetic. However, the main room had an entirely different vibe to it which made it a jarring transition. They also had a kids event going on when we visited on the weekend morning, so I guess so long you don't mind kids songs playing in the background.
Unfortunately closed now. Was really great for large group brunches while it lasted. Had a speakeasy in the basement, an extensive bar and space for live band performances. Service was great. And the food was enjoyable. Very sad to see them close. Hopefully we'll see them reopen elsewhere! read more
2 years ago
This restaurant has a lot going for it: attractive ambiance, with its arched doorway, old-fashioned bar and color palette of muted red and cool blues and greens; a wide ranging menu encompassing brunch, lunch and dinner; and a different appeal (there aren't too many Filipino restaurants in the burbs). However, a couple things keep this from being 5 stars. Accessibility. When you enter you are immediately greeted by...a set of stairs. I thought maybe there was a way to enter via the patio...but that's raised. What does a person in a wheelchair do if they want to eat here? Service. When we sat down we were greeted by one server who was apparently going to be ours...but then disappeared. Eventually a totally different guy came over and introduced himself as if we'd never been through that before. Confusion? Audience. Based on the fancy appearance and ambitious , cocktail-laden menu, I assumed this would be a more adult restaurant (also since they have a speakeasy in the basement). So it was a bit surprising to have a balloon animal artist walking around at brunch and lots of kids, and a mention on the "upcoming events" sign in the bathroom for "Family Game Night." So...who exactly is the audience for this restaurant? The food was quite good: I really enjoyed my fried chicken and ube waffles with spicy syrup, and my boyfriend had the sausage breakfast sandwich which he said was good. Overall, this was a unique place for brunch, with a few caveats. read more
I was taken here for a birthday breakfast with some friends, and the experience was pretty great with some downsides. The eggs were nicely cooked, fluffy, and fresh. Lumpia was fairly favorable, but the sauce was a bit strange for the dish. I'd probably eat the lumpia by themselves next time without the sauce. The arroz caldo or rice porridge was definitely a standout dish. The flavor was original and yet familiar for the dish, savory with a bit of lemon taste for freshness. (Highly recommended) Finally, for the main dish, I had the Uber waffle and chicken. The chicken was cooked perfectly, but the sour sauce on it was very overwhelming. As for the waffle, it had the color of ube but barely had the distinct flavor. It was good in an interesting way, but I'd wish the execution was a bit different. Might try a different dish next time. Service for my trip was good, but they apparently ran out of many drinks on their menu the day before and hadn't restocked. It was kind of a bummer, but it didn't affect my experience too much. I'd say the overall experience was good, and I'd go back to try some of the other dishes. Give this place a shot. read more
Came here with a group of girlfriends for a group dinner on a Saturday night a few weekends ago. Cute space! The ambiance is very welcoming, and we had almost the whole back room to ourselves. To start, to drink we tried a few different cocktails including espresso martinis and the No Sleep Till Jalisco, which was like a spicy marg with a fun mango tajin sucker, SO so good! To eat we shared an order of lumpia and the hush puppies, both were phenomenal. The lumpia came with a generous amount, and the hush puppies sauce was outstanding. For my main course I ordered the Pork Belly Bao and the Brussel Sprout Salad. That salad was absolutely incredible, it was almost like fried brussel sprouts, so it didn't taste 'healthy' but it tasted oooh sooo good. Addicting! That was definitely the favorite of the dishes. We also tried the Pork Belly Adobo, which was a bit disappointing. It was just large pieces of fatty pork belly, and no accompaniments. No bread or anything to go with it.. definitely felt like it was missing something, but was not bad. We also tried the burger which was good, and the green beans as well which were delicious. Overall, we had a great time at Maypole! Large space to accommodate our group, seems great for girls night out but I can also see a family eating here no problem. Would definitely come back again- especially for the espresso martinis and the No Sleep Till Jalisco ;) read more
2 years ago
Wheaton downtown has evolved over the years and it's certainly a pleasure to experience the diverse cuisines it has to offer. We have been to Maypole twice, once for brunch and the other time for dinner. Both times were enjoyable. For brunch, we had the lumpia, bistek Filipino breakfast, and chicken and waffles. The lumpia came with eight pieces and a side of sweet chili sauce. The bistek Filipino breakfast is braised beef steak with a side of garlic rice and two eggs. The beef was incredibly tender and juicy. The fried chicken is not spicy but it came with a side of spicy maple syrup. We did not use the syrup since we shared the entree with our young daughters. The waffle was made with ube and it was fluffy. For dinner, we had the lumpia, pork belly adobo, and fried chicken sandwich. The pork belly adobo had a hint of coconut and was paired with pickled carrot and daikon. It was light and refreshing despite it being fatty meat. However, I found it weird that this dish was awkwardly "lonely" because it was a plate with three slabs of thin-sliced pork belly. I think it could've been further enhanced by a side of rice. The fried chicken sandwich is a very generous amount that can easily be shared. We look forward to returning and trying the other dishes such as the fried fish and mussels. read more
Updating to include Subourban: This is a very special and intuitive place. It feels posh and exclusive without being impossible to get into. Drinks are imagined by a team that includes someone with a PhD in ice cream (!) and it shows, with drinks that use techniques like switching and clarification. When celebrities visit Wheaton (lol) this is where they will hang out. read more
Late post. Being Filipino, I was so excited to try this restaurant . Our family of 5 came early on a Sat in late Sept. to try their breakfast menu. The bright and colorful decor and friendly service were positivs. But the food / value was underwhelming. We ordered: tofu sisig, Filipino breakfast, tortang talong, ube pancakes, breakfast sandwich, ube roll, and arroz caldo. The sisig was bland. The longanisa in the Filipino breakfast was dry. The talong was good but overpriced. The best dish was the arroz caldo... Flavorful and delicious. The rest of the dishes were just okay. I really wanted to love this place but was disappointed. A couple of oddities: They didn't serve Sprite or similar. Their cola products tasted bad/off. Maybe their was a problem with their soda machine. They also didn't serve sugar (for coffee). Instead they served some liquid brown sweetener which I didn't care for. read more
2 years ago
Downtown Wheaton has a hidden gem! We tried this place today and was not disappointed! We had the Lumpia - Filipino egg rolls My daughter could eat 5 of these herself if we didn't stop her haha. Nice, crunchy and big portion The star of the meal was the Breakfast Burger (everything you would want in a burger Fried egg, sausage, hash brown) We also loved the pork belly BLT and the popcorn chicken The ambiance: Indoor or outdoor options and nice decor Service was top notch We will be back for more! read more
2 years ago
2 years ago
Took my friend to Maypole for her birthday and she loved it. We had an amazing time. Our server, Megan, was wonderful, gave good recommendations. My friend had thousands of questions and she was so sweet. We were seated in the front area and had a very English countryside vibe. We started with the egg rolls, crunchy and delicious. We also ordered the Maypole meat sampler (the pork belly was my fave), pancit, sisig tofu (spicy goooood) - all super yummy. My fave was the Filipino breakfast plate with bistec (steak), garlic fried rice and 2 eggs - it was all cooked to perfection. The sunny side eggs had the crunchy edges just the way I like it. The fried rice had plenty of garlic. And the steak was nice and juicy. I can eat that dish all day and every day. I wish I didn't live so far away, but I will make the 30 mile drive. Please excuse the finger in photos. I was rushing her to take it. Everything look to delicious to wait. read more
We ate brunch here with my mom and our three kids (10, 8 & 4). We kinda fell in love when we walked up and into the space. We appreciate the whimsical and modern decor. The service was excellent; from the hostess to the waitress and the food was delicious. My mom said it was in the salty side but we disagree; we felt it was appreciate for all the food we tasted. My mom also got arroz caldo and was pleased with it. The garlic fried rice had enough of a crunch to complement the tortang talong. We got the turon and coconut pineapple ice cream to top it off. I need to come back and try dinner. Also they got karaoke on Friday nights read more
2 years ago
Maypole is a great establishment for the true Wheaton experience. The raised patio is in just the right spot to enjoy their unique menu and take in all that Wheaton has to offer. Right in the heart downtown on Front street, where all the action is. Special thanks to Avri, for above and beyond service to my wife and I, who were celebrating my birthday. I recommend the steak sandwich with the grilled corn and hush puppies on the side. Tender flavorful cut of steak and the corn had just the right amount of creaminess and spice to it. We will be dining again soon. read more
I am impressed that I haven't found anything bad to say about the food here yet. I came here for breakfast with friends recently and got new items. They were all high quality Quality- the congee was very good. I could taste a blend of savory flavors in it. A nice mix of refreshing fish and meat taste. The longinista side was flavorful and the cinnamon roll looking thing was just the right level of sweet. The Filipino breakfast, chicken with waffle, and tofu sisig were all unique and well cooked. Quantity- a good amount came out for the price. Atmosphere- nice cozy area to hang out. Service- awesome waiters and waitresses read more
3 years ago
Such a unique and cute spot to grab food! We made a reservation ahead of time but they didn't have a table for us so we had to wait. They were super jam packed, but service was good and everyone was friendly and helpful. We went for dinner and got the pre fix menu which is $60 and well worth the value. prefix comes with Lumpia and brussel sprout salad to start. And let me tell you, you MUST TRY the brussel sprout salad. I'm not usually a huge fan of brussel sprouts but these blew me away! It's slightly spicy and savory, packed with umami flavors. Next was the Maypole Sampler, comes with practically all the meats on their menu, fried fish, hot and fried chickens, and pork belly adobo. All are delicious, very much fried served with sauces on the side. Pork belly was so tender and juicy. Their rice was also unique and I very much enjoyed the firmness and unique seasoning! Lastly you finish the night with a Turon Sundae, which is coconut pineapple ice cream topped with whipped cream, caramel drizzle, and a fried spring roll filled with banana and jackfruit. This was super unique and refreshing, super delicious! Portions are huge for two people. If you order just the chicken you'll get like 5 giant pieces of chicken for $30 bucks, might as well get the pre fix. read more
3 years ago
Went to Maypole for breakfast prior to walking over to the farmers market. Very good food and atmosphere. Food was very flavorful as I ordered a more "traditional" breakfast. My progression through the menu is probably expressed best in the photos I've taken. I will get everything I ordered, and ate, AGAIN! The ambiance is very hospitable with an inviting decor. The staff is equally as warm and welcoming. Everyone, top to bottom, the host, the mixologist/barista and the chef! Cheers everything, excellent job and we will see you again. Note, I picked up that bottle of hot sauce from the farmers market. Thank you Mr. Barista read more
Been here twice now and my rating has not changed. Husband and I both felt like portions were small and overpriced. We were impressed by the drinks and desserts....but the food is not something worth coming for. For brunch, husband had the Filipino breakfast which was very basic. Being Filipino himself, he felt like he could have made it better himself. I ordered the veggie breakfast sandwich which was good, but nothing to rave about. We came here again for lunch at another time and had the same underwhelming experience. Husband decided on the bistek bowl, which he felt like he should have gotten in a sandwich. That 'build your own' option on the menu is nice.... but not when it's too customizable to where some ingredients don't make sense to be in a bowl, such as cheese. The servers didn't even recommend to remove that...so he ended up eating cheese over rice and meat in his bowl. I decided on the fried fish sandwich - which I liked but we both weren't happy about the total amount we had spent for lunch. I really liked the ube cheesecake dessert. It was very smooth, delicious, and the ube taste is strong. The drinks here are unique and I enjoyed the different flavors. The ambiance of Maypole is nice as well....but I do think the outdoor and atrium seating is tight and too close to others. This is not a good option if you want privacy with your party or if you plan on having intimate conversations. I wanted to come and support Maypole as this is his my husband's culture, likewise he wanted to try out this new restaurant to see if it would become a favorite. It's pleasing to see Wheaton have a Filipino/American restaurant, however not sure if we'll ever be back again due to the basic menu, high prices, and not-so satisfying past experiences. read more
3 years ago
Food: The arroz caldo was the standout dish, it was a very savory bowl of rice porridge. Hashbrowns were crunchy but lacking in flavor. The chicken and ube waffles was a mixed bag. The chicken had nice texture with crunch and good flavor. There was a lot of sweet and sour sauce drenching the ube waffles, which overpowered the ube. When I got a bite of the waffle by itself, the ube flavor was very subtle. We went on a Saturday morning for brunch and though they have open bar, the drinks options was very lacking, apparently they ran out the night before and hadn't re-stocked. Service: The servers were fairly attentive and helpful. Ambiance and setting: The decor in the room by the entrance was very beautiful and aesthetic. However, the main room had an entirely different vibe to it which made it a jarring transition. They also had a kids event going on when we visited on the weekend morning, so I guess so long you don't mind kids songs playing in the background. read more
Since they've opened, I've been here three times. Twice for breakfast and then for dinner. The restaurant is beautiful and modern. Love that they have different areas to seat people. The outdoor area is super cute too, reminds me of European cafes. The food is very good. I do wish they provide more rice that goes with the Longanisa breakfast and some kind of greens with it. The drinks are all very good! Loved the calamansi margarita. Loved the coconut French toast and lumpia. The pork belly adobo is not very traditional, but it was very good. Definitely could share for two people. Hope they add more to their menu in the future! Lastly, the service is excellent. Everyone is so nice and attentive! So nice to have modern Filipino food in the suburbs! read more
3 years ago
I'd like to preface this by saying I'm Filipino and grew up eating traditional Filipino food, so I'm a bit biased. I knew this would be more of a contemporary culinary experience rather than a traditional one, so I was open-minded. That being said - I was pretty unimpressed with the food and drinks. For food, we ordered the lumpia, baby bok choy, bistek, fish collar sinigang, and lots of garlic rice. The lumpia was a hit, but I think it's pretty hard to mess up lumpia. The bok choy paired nicely with the hoisin sauce it was served with. The garlic rice was tasty. Where they started to lose me was with the bistek and fish collar sinigang. The flavors on the bistek and sinigang were... lacking. As in they tasted nothing like the bistek and sinigang I'm used to eating. If you would've blindfolded me and fed me these two dishes, I would've never guessed they were Filipino. There was just something so off about the flavors while I was eating. The sinigang was our least favorite, and so much so that we expressed this to our waitress. The fish was very bony, fatty and hard to eat and the flavors were boring. She was nice enough to remove this from our final bill (claiming "I don't want you guys to pay for something you didn't enjoy) which we greatly appreciated. For drink, I ordered the clarified ube lemongrass aviation. It was fine, but I didn't love it. I feel like they added ube in there as a gimmick, but I tasted no ube. It tasted more like lemongrass and lavender. For dessert, we ordered the ube cheesecake. This was my favorite part of the whole meal. It tasted like classic cheesecake (not too sweet) with a light ube flavor and a deep purple ube color. Would I come here again? Nah. I was happy to try it, but there is definitely better contemporary Filipino food out there. The only redeeming qualities were our attentive waitress, the chic, colorful decor, and the lumpia. read more
I'm glad to see the recent explosion of Filipino food into the mainstream dining scene. It's finally getting some long overdue exposure and recognition. Filipino breakfast always hits the spot for me so it's nice to have options popping up in the suburbs now, so we don't have to drive all the way to the city and wait in line for an hour. Maypole just opened in the last few weeks in the heart of downtown Wheaton and reservations are still pretty easy to get for now. When you first walk in it's hard to not be impressed. The ambiance and décor would be able to compete with even the trendiest of new spots in Chicago. It's owned by the same team from Common Good in Glen Ellyn, so we already knew the drinks were gonna be top notch. After looking at the Dinner and Brunch menus it was too hard to decide when to go so my wife and I just ended up going twice for back to back meals haha. Brunch: Filipino breakfast could be a bit on the heavier side, so if you're looking for some avocado toast and acai bowls this ain't the spot. But if you don't mind indulging in salty meats and heavy doses of carbs then you definitely won't regret it. I had to hold back from over ordering, so we'll have to come back to check out the other items. Longanisa Biscuits & Gravy - At first I was afraid the longanisa would be overshadowed and just taste like traditional country gravy, but I was gladly mistaken. The gravy had a nice color similar to a chorizo sausage gravy you might see at some other breakfast places. But the flavor was very unique and you could definitely taste the slight sweetness and spices from the longanisa. The biscuit underneath was a little on the dry side, but the star of the show was the gravy anyway, and they didn't skimp on the portion of it either. Breakfast Burger - There was no way this sandwich wasn't gonna be bomb. Smash burger patty AND a longanisa patty with a fried egg and hashbrown patty to top it off? It was even more delicious than I imagined, and I will hands down order this every single time. It's all the flavors you want from a hearty breakfast, in sandwich form. Ube Sweet Roll - Maybe it's just me but I never find ube pastries to ever have enough ube flavor. The visual appeal is there with its vibrant purple color, but it just didn't have the flavor to back it up. Tasted like a generic cinnamon roll. I'll stick to the savory dishes next time. Dinner: The dinner menu consisted more of shareable dishes so that you could try a little bit of everything. Since there was only two of us, we passed on the larger platters and stuck to main entrees. Bistek - Bistek is a medley of salty and tangy flavors on your tongue. The sauce is heavy soy sauce based but then it's also packed with a ton of lemon juice. The beef steak I grew up with used a lot of tougher cuts of meat, but the bistek at Maypole was fall-apart tender and felt like a much more elevated rendition of the dish. Toyomansi Fried Chicken Sandwich - The textures of the sandwich were spot on. Super tender and juicy thigh meat with a crispy exterior. Flavor wise don't expect the bold/spicy flavors of a Nashville hot chicken sandwich. It had a very subtle soy sauce taste with a citrus twist. Overall, my wife and I had great experiences for both dinner and brunch and we will definitely be coming back to Maypole. I was happy to witness our neighboring tables get their first taste of Filipino cuisine, and hopefully this can continue to expand its popularity. Looking forward to Maypole's continued success. read more
3 years ago
Food* Been wanting to try this place for a while, I was actually skeptical of the place because being Filipino, I typically have reservations with restaurants that have Filipino "inspired" or fusion cuisine, but I was honestly impressed. It was definitely a delicious balance between unique and authentic. Everything we ordered was delicious, would have love to come back for dinner but brunch was a lot of food. Will definitely come back sooner rather than later. Service* Service was great too, our server Elinore was incredibly accommodating, she had a great personality and even gave me a complimentary drink, since I spilled mine trying to swat a bee . Ambiance* The atmosphere is inviting and has a fresh design language that I really enjoyed. I recommend this place, probably top 3 places to eat in Wheaton. read more
3 years ago
This is the cutest restaurant in downtown Wheaton! I love the way it was decorated. We went here for brunch because we were excited to have a Filipino-American restaurant nearby! We ordered the ube sweet roll, 2 Filipino breakfast with bisteks, and the coconut French toast. All of the food was great, but it was kind of pricey for the portion sizes. My parents said the coffee was acidic, but I didn't try it. I would love to go back for dinner and try some of the cocktails and dinner items! read more
Stopped in for a late breakfast after hitting the farmers market and wow! Our server was the nicest man that offered a lot of information about the menu when we asked. We both decided on the same thing, spicy tofu with an egg and garlic rice. I'm still thinking about it. Now this is spicy, even for me and I'm a spice girl. We both took part home and I couldn't wait to get into my leftovers the next morning. Looking forward to returning! read more
2 years ago
Maypole was a nice location and ambiance. Enjoyed our Ube pancakes, they were delicious! The rest of the meal was not that great. Definitely give them an "A " for creativity but the breakfast sandwich just had too many flavor competing against each other. The Longinisa with Bistek and then whatever mayo or seasoning added was just too many flavor profiles, they just didn't work. I felt bad because I saw the chef looking at me not eating it, but I was full from eating the Ube pancakes, but the taste of the sandwich just was not good because it was just a lot going on. The lumpia was your normal basic lumpia and was good and I don't think we really had anything else that was standout. We may comeback to try other items as we are excited to see a Filipino restaurant in the suburbs! Service was great and they did ask if everything was okay since they saw I didn't touch my sandwich. read more
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The restaurant is beautifully decorated. Filipino influenced dishes. Lunch portions were a good size. read more
Wow! Loved the ambiance. Great tables for two and family tables for 10. Booths are cozy, tables are spaced out. The waitstaff was fabulous. Our ticket says Mike, but we thought it might be Michael. I failed to repeat his name, so shame on me. But great guy!! Loved the comfort of the Hawaiian shirt. He helped us understand how to enjoy Maypole. The food was phenomenal. We loved the pork belly. It was cooked perfectly. The fish collar was great. My daughter was craving lumpia and it was a hit. She wasn't crazy about the fish so she got the pork belly bag and said it was fantastic. They left a bottle of water at the table, so we were happy to pour our own if needed. We can't wait to go back for other items on the menu. Thanks for a great dinner!! read more
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We loved Maypole! The inside is so cute and the food was amazing. Ube rolls were great & the breakfast sandwich was delicious. Highly recommend!! read more
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