Maxine's Cafe & Bakery

I love to travel. Finding new places to eat is a big part of traveling for me. I particularly enjoy finding out of the way restaurants to try. Bastrop Texas is a very nice town kind of off the beaten path but real Texas. My traveling buddy and I decided to try Maxine's for a quick breakfast stop and we were not disappointed. The service was Texas friendly. It's my kind of place. Tidy, clean, comfy with plenty of Texas memorabilia on the wall. I ordered biscuits and gravy with home fries. I know, it's an easy to prepare meal but I have had bad versions so this was a pleasant surprise. Nice crispy potatoes and super tasty gravy on tender, fluffy biscuits. Just the kind of meal you would expect in Texas. Hearty and great tasting. Prices are very reasonable and like I said the service and atmosphere just what we were looking for in the great state of Texas.If you are hungry and in the area you should definitely give it a try.

This place is clearly the most popular eating establishment in the historic downtown, and I expected to be absolutely delighted. After being seated after about a half hour on a weekday, we waited another few minutes before the server came over. The food offerings are extensive, and we settled on Chicken and Waffles, Chicken and Dumplings, and sides of biscuits and fried okra. The food took awhile to get there, but we knew the kitchen was very busy. The chicken and waffles, the huge biscuits, and the fried okra were all very good, though the chicken was left in the fryer a bit longer than I prefer. The Chicken and Dumplings, on the other hand, I simply couldn’t eat. They were so heavily laden with herbs (parsley?) that my usual go-to comfort food was inedible. On the whole, it was a good experience, but now I know what not to order.

The food as always is absolutely delicious! The wait is worth it! Breakfast and lunch has never tasted better! The sweet tea is outta this world! The service is wonderful always smiles and quick!! The decorations make the place feel even more like old home and if you get the chance, ask for Linda the server! She's been her for 15 years!!

First time to visit & tour downtown historic Bastrop Texas — including our lunchtime stop here at Maxine’s Cafe. Amazing service — very personable & chatty server. Good selection of both breakfast & lunchtime entrees. I liked my Monte Cristo sandwich. My wife & mom split a massive planet-sized chicken fried steak smothered in gravy. Venue is appropriately situated in a historic building with original brick walls. Located on tourist friendly Main Street nestled among other shops.

I haven’t had a Monte Cristo since the days of Bennigan’s—almost 20 years ago—so my expectations were very high when I saw this much beloved dish on the menu. While this wasn’t quite the nostalgic Monte Cristo I remembered, it was definitely good enough to scratch the itch. It even came with that sweet jam dipping sauce that’s a must with a Monte Cristo. The sandwich had great flavor and held its own, and the fries were perfectly crispy and crunchy. Great rendition of a classic with a homemade take that still hit all the right notes.

The best dang pancakes you have seen, these are absolutely amazing and delicious!!! Great home cooking Haven’t seen liver and onions on the menu in a long time.

The cornbread loaf that came with the avocado toast was amazing. The service was also great. Drinks served in mason jars were a nice touch.

Fabulous breakfast in old town Bastrop. I had the standard 2-egg breakfast with French toast and it was cooked to perfection. The potatoes were perfect. My daughter had the omelette and was very happy. Service was outstanding and the place itself was really pleasant. Happy to eat there again any time.

If you want a great tasting breakfast with southern hospitality this is your place! The Texas Benny was phenomenal, the eggs were perfectly poached, the spicy hollandaise sauce had a very mild but delicious taste and the potatoes were seasoned perfectly so there was no need for ketchup. It was very busy but I was sat within 15minutes as they had said and was greeted by our waitress shortly afterward. If you are looking for a fresh, home cooked breakfast that is filling you have to try this place! Tip - parking can be a bit tricky but down the street towards the city buildings there is a bit more parking.

Slid right in on a Sunday morning and grabbed a table for 2. Cute cafe in downtown Bastrop with a little outdoor seating. I got the chicken fried steak/4/4 could have used more seasoning on the gravy and steak. Husband got the Texas scrambler and liked his 4/4- pretty much a deconstructed bkft taco. They make their jam in house and it's good but I suggest spreading it when you are about to eat it as it is watery and soaks into the toast!

Found ourselves in Bastrop, on an exploration day. Say all the reviews for "Maxine's Cafe" so we headed there. Just so happens to be the day before a big car-show"Hero's and Hot Rods" a local Veterans Day celebration. Although there was a bit of a line at the front door, we were seated fairly quickly. The service here is amazing. We were acknowledged by our server right away, letting us know she'd be right with us. She'd just received two more tables just ahead of us. This allowed us time to check out the menu. Wow! Home style southern cooking just as you'd expect. I ordered "Chicken & Waffles", deep fried chicken breast, atop a fresh waffle. Choice of syrup or gravy (I chose both on the side). The combination was fantastic. Wife chose Half order (1 biscuit cut in half), of Biscuit with sausage gravy. It was quite "amazing". Now I know I use that word a lot, but nothing else comes to mind. Hot fluffy biscuit, smothered with sausage gravy with bits of country sausage sprinkled on top. It was simply "amazing"!!! Bastrop folks are very friendly and naturally kind hearted. My table neighbor commented on my appetite, as I didn't leave much left on my plate. The food is very good, the value is there and the ambiance is inviting. It can handle small or large groups. Just a nice place to refresh and refill will checking out the town. So, come on over to Maxine's and check out the amazing food, you won't regret it. Michael C. - Georgetown,Tx.

Not for me. Food was bland, and it took a while to get utensils after the food was served. Oatmeal portion was generous but way too soft for my preference. Omelette was ok but it didn't have seasoning or other things to pull the ingredients together. The food was prepared well and service was ok, but I've had better choices at Denny's, Waffle House, or any Mexican restaurant that serves breakfast. Probably just my personal preference, but the food was bland, not interesting. They did have Cholula though.

Stopped in twice on a recent visit for breakfast. As usual, the service is great and the food is very satisfying and good. Lots of options for a vegetarian. Still one of my favorites in Bastrop.

This place is delicious! The serving sizes are huge no matter what you order. The food is all home style, country cooking. You can't go wrong with whatever you choose. We have been for both breakfast and dinner and both experiences were great. The service is always friendly. The ambiance could use a little update but it definitely adds to the small town charm of the place. Be prepared for a little bit of a wait when you go, but it will be worth it!

We found this awesome restaurant with Yelp. It is small which emphasizes the 'close-knit community gathering place' atmosphere. But expect a wait. Luckily we arrived at the perfect time and were seated in 15 minutes. The brunch menu offers something for everyone. The staff was attentive and the food was fantastic! My only recommendation is if you order the Famous Fried Green Tomato BLT Sandwich with jalapeño cream cheese, get the cream cheese on the side. I think it took away from tasting the tomato... and yes... there are only 2 thin slices. For a Famous Fried Green Tomato BLT Sandwich the famous stars should be the tomatoes.... Where are they?

Downtown Bastrop Maxines is a local fav and treat. Just love this place. They are awesome for breakfast and lunch. Their omelets are spectacular and huge - they never skimp on fresh and lots of ingredients that you select. Willie's plate is a delightful dish with eggs your way, meat and grits or oatmeal plus a side of French toast. Their lunch options are amazing. Recommend starting with a southern fav fried green tomatoes and then enjoy a great southern menu of options. One tiny warning: One griddle pancake is over 12" round ...so order one and you might want to share...but it is so delicious and comes in various flavors you might not want to. Seriously come hungry for southern delights and you won't be disappointed.

A classic, good old southern breakfast spot serving breakfast all day and lunch items as well. Famous for their legendary griddle cakes (bigger than my head), Maxine's serves up every classic breakfast dish you can imagine - from eggs your way to tacos, biscuits and gravy, pancakes and waffles, grits, oatmeal, the list goes on. Definitely a great spot to drop in when visiting Bastrop! Conveniently located on a strip of shops and vendors, there's a lot to do in the area for a few hours with family and friends. No reservations ahead of time, just drop in and they'll seat you as soon as they can. Quick, casual, southern hospitality service. Food is fresh and made to order. Parking is widely available in the lot behind the restaurant and street parking around the area!

After several recommendations from neighbors and locals, we decided to try Maxine's after church and weren't disappointed. My daughter and I arrived around 11:15 am after attending early church service. When we checked in we were told the wait would be about 25 minutes. We waited outside where there were tables and chairs. It was early and still pleasant enough out, so the wait wasn't bad. About a half hour later we were called and seated at a table where another party of 2 were seated on the opposite end. The table was large with plenty of space between parties and the folks were pleasant so we had no problem sharing the table. It was nice to have friendly exchange with strangers in these polarizing times! The food was enormously fantastic in every sense! I ordered an iced coffee with caramel flavor and Willie's Hearty Breakfast which included a whopper of a pancake, choice of meat (I chose sausage), eggs (perfectly soft scrambled) and potatoes or grits. My daughter had the chicken and waffle -- the tender breast fillet was perfectly crispy and tasty. She said her sweet tea was the best she's had. The food was definitely worth the wait and we hope to return soon!

The slab of meatloaf was enough to feed a family of 4. I didn't mid the meatloaf. I was just turned off by the mystery ingredient in the mashed potato's. I am a perplexed at what the heck they put in there. And I could not recognize any actual cheese in the macaroni. So disappointed. $20 with iced tea.

Always great food and large portions. Best chicken fried steak in Bastrop. The staff are friendly.

What a nice little place, very busy. We were seated after a few minutes waiting for a hostess, who also brings you your drinks and cleans up tables. Our server shows up and we ordered our breakfast. I and my FIL ordered the rise and shine. The bacon was delicious. Biscuits and gravy were delicious. The biscuits are so large and soft. Hubby said that his food was awesome! Coffee was brought when cups were empty. I don't believe that there is anyone that has been there will complain about the food or service.

Great food with excellent friendly service. They serve lots of really good food. I love they serve breakfast all day.

In this review, we're doing dessert first! Maxine's pies are phenomenal! When you walk in, you're greeted by a tall pastry case of pie options. I looked them over while waiting for our table, but didn't make up my mind which one I wanted. Then, after the meal our waitress explained the day's varieties, and allowed me to go back up to look at the case once more, once I knew what was what. I settled on the butterfingers pie, which I knew was a risky choice, because it looked and sounded rich and sweet. It was, but it was not overly sweet. It turned out to be a peanut butter butterfingers pie, and the peanut butter balanced out the butterfingers sweetness, but of course made it every bit as rich as it looked. The crust was good too! I've had so many unremarkable pie crusts that I've made a habit out of eating the pie filling and leaving the crust behind. This crust was worth eating. There was also a selection of fruit pies and cheesecakes. It was a little picked over by 12:30 on a Sunday, as to be expected. That leads me to my next point. We arrived at about 12:30 on a Sunday. There was a short wait for a table for 2, but a longer wait for bigger tables. The décor and ambience were cute, as expected. I was a little surprised they were playing modern-ish pop music in the background. As for a main course, I didn't have much because I wanted to save room for dessert. Also, my husband is on a keto diet, so he can't eat his sides. He ordered an omelet, and I had his toast and grits. I probably should have ordered the biscuit and potatoes instead. For my protein, I ordered some scrambled eggs a la carte. I sure wish we could order entrees without being obligated to pay for empty carbs as sides. (Although I don't count dessert as empty carbs, because that's full of joy!) I want to come back here to try almost everything on the menu, but it's probably best for my health that it's way outside of Austin!

I love to try Ruben Sandwiches at restaurants that I travel to. I gave my Ruben a 2/10. Not real any pastrami and brisket instead. Thousand island dressing was missing but yellow mustard packets provided. Both pastrami and thousand island are classic items.

We were in Paige for the Viking Festival and I wanted breakfast before driving home.  Plus it's fun to check out new places!  Did my scouring of reviews of a few places in downtown Paige and ended up choosing this spot. We arrived around 10:00 AM on a Sunday.  This place was packed with a line outside.  Fortunately for us, they had outdoor heaters running and there was a fella picking his guitar and singing to entertain us while we waited.  Got to check out the historic marker on the building as well during this time.  Once inside it felt like a hometown diner for sure.  Stuff all over the walls, waitstaff moving back and forth with refill coffee pot in hand, and buzz of many conversations happening all around you.  So if you're looking for a quiet spot to sip your coffee, this ain't it!  But that's not why we were there so it didn't bother me at all.  The noise level was pretty good for being so crowded actually - we could still have a conversation without yelling at each other. The waitress we had was sweet as pie.  She was mature in life and when we asked if it was always this busy, she replied "Oh hon, I only work weekends!".  Smart woman - that's where the bank tips are I'm sure!!  We proceeded to order and she looked shocked as I ordered what felt like enough food to feed a family of four and my husband got an English muffin. LOL!  But you know - I wanted to try several things, what can I say!   I ended up getting Willie's Hearty Breakfast (11.00) : A Griddle Cake or French Toast served with 2 eggs, any style, your choice of bacon, sausage patty, or ham steak & your choice of home fried potatoes, oatmeal or grits.  I went with the blueberry cake, bacon, over easy eggs, and grits with added cheddar cheese.  I also added in a half order of biscuits and sausage gravy.  There was hardly any room on our table for two when it all arrived!  This was a solid well done breakfast!  The bacon was thick cut and cooked perfectly.  The grits were just good old southern grits, but when I added the bacon and cheddar - droooool.  Eggs were done just right and the cake was huge, bouncy, and yummy as well.  That biscuit gave my grams a run for her money - so fluffy and soft.  The gravy was good too, but could have used more sausage and for it to be more crumbled and spread evenly throughout.  There was really just a big chunk.  But the flavor was spot on for this Southern classic.  Needless to say to go containers were taken and lunch on the road later was just as satisfying as the first round.   I can see why it's so popular.  Solid service, good breakfast options, and located in the heart of historic downtown.

It was AMAZING. Down home atmosphere and cooking. Service was great. Food was packed with flavor.

Second visit here. Love the atmosphere of this place. Staff quickly brings you ice water and their special blend of coffee. Great biscuits and breakfast entrees. Staff was exceptional.

Nice little stop on the way from Austin. Super nice waitress that gave great suggestions. Biscuits and pancakes were huge! Coming back for sure!

This place is always super crowded, so we decided to give it a try. Wait outside was pretty fast. Once we got inside and ordered, it was at least 30 minutes before we got food. I ordered the turkey sandwich, which I thought would be more hearty. My boyfriend got the Texas Benny. His was tasty and the potatoes were crispy. Food was overall decent. I don't personally think it was worth the wait tho. It's very cute inside and had good vibes. I over heard someone talking about the pancakes so maybe give that a try!

Solid breakfast place. Get there early it is very busy on weekends. I luckily was solo and sat the bar. Huge omelette with tasty potatoes. Biscuits were good. Gravy was ok - not much flavor- but when I dressed it up with pepper and hot sauce it was just right. Friendly staff too. Easy drive from the Hyatt for those in the area.

Great breakfast we only had the tacos but they were huge and delicious. I was not blown away with they had to offer the tacos were excellent!

The food was great! Ordered some mimosas, which come with a cute little bottle of champagne The service was good. The ambiance is relaxed and welcoming. The chicken fried steak was good, not too tough, and the breading was perfect... it did need a little salt & pepper on the gravy, but otherwise good. The potatoes needed a bit of salt. The Texas Benny was good with the habenero, perfect little bit of spice. Would definitely come again during the week.

The service was super friendly, awesome locals, the place was crowded and bustling for a Saturday brunch the food tasted fresh, not frozen - my whites were a bit runny and I asked for them not to be - the jalapeño Benedict was amazing, I like how the make the biscuits, the potatoes were cooked crispy like we asked the decor looked like it could use some updating. It was cleanly, though. The drinks didn't run empty and we were sat within 5-10 minutes. Looks like a great place for kids. I'd like to try other things on the menu. The blueberries on the French toast tasted fresh, but I would've liked them with more of a syrup and I felt my French toast was a bit overdone for me personally. I like it a bit more al dente and it's on thin toast and I prefer the thick toast - but that's a personal preference. They have outdoor seating to people watch, I'd like to come back and try more food the bacon was good and perfectly cooked for me! The prices are really good for the portions. The cappuccino burnt the roof of my mouth, caution it's hot! Taste like real down home comfort food.

This is my first visit to Maxine's restaurant so I don't exactly have the flow of how things work. There was a wait for seating but they have a four seat bar but it was unclear if you need to seated for that or not.....? There isn't very much room to wait inside so most waited outside in a cool blustery Dec Texas morning. The hostess was charismatic welcoming human. The meal: the great! Can you really mess up breakfast... The service: attentive to refills on beverages and pleasant. I endorse trying Maxine's!!!! I will be back!

Great food, staff is always smiling and quick to check on you. The food comes out quick, hot and delicious! Never had a bad meal, or an empty glass when I've been there. The inside can get a little busy, but it moves quickly, so never much of a wait, if any. I've heard of a band playing sometimes on the weekend, but we haven't experienced that yet.

There are several tables outside along the sidewalk, 2 of which have a bench so you could seat 4 people if 2 of them squeeze onto the bench. The outdoor seating is half covered and half semi-covered depending what time of day it is. I got the migas, which was a delicious dish. I left out the jalapeños though. Even the side of potatoes was delicious- seasoned well. Hubby got the chicken fried steak. I wasn't that impressed- the gravy made the chicken fried breading all soggy, and the steak was under seasoned in my opinion. The onion rings were great- breading had a hint of sweetness to it. Mashed potatoes were all right too The kids meals- Mac & cheese was really good, not bland. The griddle cake (pancake) was HUGE. Like I don't know how that's a kid's meal bc even as an adult I would not be able to finish that thing.

Good food good service and just right for the price. I will go back here again next time. The servers are friendly and have the old Texan feel inside

This was such a fantastic surprise. We had a group of 13 that spent the weekend camping at Bastrop State Park. Our month in advance reservation at another local brunch spot was canceled by the restaurant that morning, so we were scrambling. Maxine's was gracious in adding us to the list and we only had a 30-45 minute wait when it very easily could have been hours. They even managed to sit us all together! We had an amazing waitress (and I forgot her name now, I'm so sorry.) She was quick and attentive. Our drink orders were taken ASAP and on the table in minutes. She took our orders quickly as well, even catching the modifications without a hitch, in a loud corner. None of us had been there, so there were a few questions and she was unphased. We didn't even have a long wait until food was brought out! There was a separate runner that started bringing our plates, and she was a bit overwhelmed by the group size, but then our waitress showed up and took over. She remembered who ordered what and even caught one of the plates that came out wrong from the kitchen and got it handled quickly. All of the food was delicious. And for the price?! Unbelievable. I took half of my combo plate home and it was still great reheated for dinner that night. The biscuits and pancakes are huge, the potatoes are seasoned well, and eggs cooked perfectly. We all got refills promptly and she even brought many of us to go drinks since we told her we were driving far to go home later. I definitely recommend Maxine's and the wait is worth it. I would love to visit again someday!

My husband and I stopped here on our way back from Austin unfortunately we had to wait 1.5 hours before we actually ate something. They told us a 30 minute wait time... it ended up being close to 45 minutes. Finally when we sat down they took another 20 minutes before they took our order.... Then another 40minutes before we ACTUALLY got our food. The waitress also hardly asked if we needed any refills on our drinks. The food was okay! It wasn't bad, but it wasn't anything worth waiting 2 hours for. The pancake was good! It was my favorite thing. Won't be back again.

Small town spot. Great food HUGE homemade biscuits and jelly. Large portions (I couldn't finish mine). Pleasant wait staff. Coloring pages for the kiddos as well as plastic take home sippy cups. Food was great, service and atmosphere too. This is definitely a great go to restaurant for Bastrop. Oh did I mention breakfast all day!!!

Yummy food recommend Can't go wrong with the pancakes it's a must have Get there early so you don't have to be waiting line

About a week late, but loved this spot! The food was delicious and the staff were SOOOO friendly. They loved my son and gave us a toy to use when he started getting fussy. :) The little area where the restaurant is situated is super cute too, it made me wanna move to Bastrop lol

Awesome food and service. My kids loved the waffles and I got the eggs with chicken fried steak. It was amazing. Everything is freshly made. The strawberry jam for my toast was great. Even my 6 year old pretty much ate it without toast haha. Great place and a must if you're in the area.

I love the decor of the cafe it feels very local which is amazing and the food was a definite southern comfort classic I just moved to town so I only ate once but i will definitely come back again I can see why people love this cafe

Having breakfast here has always been challenging as they are small and there are always lines but we always waited because their breakfast is good, but last week, there was one young blond waitress that was very loud about us not being in the door way during a cold morning, that we needed to wait outside. It was embarrassing and too cold so we went on down the road. I hope they figure out how to make it more pleasant during the wait in cold weather.

If I could start my morning at Maxine's every day I would. It has the small town vibe to it. The food is always delicious with big portions and the staff is always friendly/welcoming. My go to breakfast spot in the area, if anyone asks I'm pointing them to Maxine's on Main Street.

Great location downtown. Some of the best bacon to ever enter into this man's gullet. Amazing French toast with perfectly down eggs. Great service. I'll definitely be back.

Good food, country-style service, fair prices. We love going for Sunday brunch!. Right after church is VERY busy, just FYI

I left here 9 months a 4 * review and it was ok. Today i just went in straight to empty breakfast bar and waiter send me back to wait in line even though couple in front of me waited for seating. I left. Dont do circus animal acts. Minus one customer forever! I have better choices than to be treated like an idiot.

Cute little place in the heart of Downtown Bastrop has sidewalk tables and indoor seating. We waited about 15 min for a table for 2 of us. We ordered Chicken Fried Steak with mashed potatoes and brown gravy as well as Fried Okra which was awesome. My steak had way more breading than actual cutlet and when I tasted the cutlet, it wasn't flavorful. The white gravy was good. My mashed taters were homemade and tasty but the brown gravy was super salty and I scraped it off. The coconut cream pie was like an ice box pie and I tasted more cream than coconut. It was cute little place with good music though.

Great service and amazing food. The portions are huge. I got the chicken and waffles and it was so good I ate every last bite. Will definitely be coming back.

My family (2 adults, 2 kids) enjoyed our lunch at Maxine's. We wanted outdoor seating, so we were pleased that there were some covered tables outside by the sidewalk. Great chicken fried steak, I ate the whole thing Onion rings- the batter was extra crispy Conveniently located in central downtown Bastrop on Main Street. Friendly service

Love their meal selections We usually go during lunch to get better prices. Delivered food!

Excellent food, cool local vibe. Will return often. Loved the biscuits and gravy. Perfect sunny side up eggs.

The chicken fried steak, maybe the best in Texas... Every time I have had it it is satisfied me completely. With the addition of banana cream pie, good God, Almighty, and service treats you like family.... It's a good old-fashioned café that seems to be harder and harder to find the ambience brings back memories of old. I thank the owners and people that keep It going! So we can take our children

We decided to try this amazing place since we just relocated to Bastrop! We will definitely be going back! Migas were super yummy and my hubby had the Sunrise Breakfast. Bailey was super sweet and has such an awesome personality! She was great with us and other staff members Cherri g them up as well! We will be back!! Thanks Bailey!

What can I say?! The food is awesome, the people are super nice and caring, the building is cute and everyone is happy. It's affordable and they give you a ton of food. It's worth the short wait you'll inevitably have haha!