Maxine's Cafe & Bar

Restaurant · West End

Maxine's Cafe & Bar

Restaurant · West End

1325 Burrard St, Vancouver, BC V6Z 1Z7, Canada

Highlights

Spotting charming Parisian vibes, this retro bistro serves delightful brunch and dinner, with cozy seating and attentive service that keep locals and visitors coming back for more.

1325 Burrard St, Vancouver, BC V6Z 1Z7, Canada Get directions

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@eater

"Open for: Brunch through dinner Price range: $$ Serving up excellent daily brunch, happy hour, and dinner menus, Maxine’s has been doing a roaring trade with locals since opening in 2021. The sibling restaurant to Homer Street and Tableau has already established itself as part of the Westender dining canon, as the weekend queues attest. Crowds come for generously portioned smoked salmon rosti, a gloriously messy smash burger, and the on-point cocktail and wine list. Hang out on the sun-trap patio and watch the world race past on Burrard Street, or settle into a comfy booth and graze your way from day to night. Best for: Reserve space on the semi-private side patio for long dinners with good friends." - Nikki Bayley

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@cntraveler

"Musette has road bikes mounted to the wall, signed racing jerseys everywhere, tables made out of recycled wooden racing tracks, TVs airing races, cases of helmets and bells, and other bicycle bling—all of it painstakingly collected over 15 years by the cycling-obsessed owner Thomas Eleizegui. Coffees come from the region’s top roasters, including Vancouver’s Pallet for the richer, nuttier, more chocolatey flavors. Of course, cycling and espresso are age-old friends, and the espresso, macchiato, cortado, and lattés will all keep your wheels spinning." - Jennifer Van Evra

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Daniel Nanson

Google

This is an incredible spot....reservations are highly recommended. However we showed up without a reservation and still got seated relatively Willy on the heated patio. They were able to shut off the heaters this morning as it was warm enough, but nice to know they are there just in case. Service was impeccable. We asked for a few changes, and preferred seating etc and they kept doing their best to accommodate and did so with kindness and what seems like passion for their job. The servers here are true professionals, as ar the chefs. The eggs Benedict with salmon was perfect, the poached eggs were exactly medium. The avocado toast was also amazing, but recommend adding the extra egg. Loved the drip coffee too. We will reserve and be back!

Neli T

Google

We had a great experience at this beautifully designed restaurant. The atmosphere was warm and inviting, and the service was attentive throughout. The Croque Madame was a standout-perfectly made and absolutely delicious. The Dutch Baby was also a hit, light and flavorful. The avocado toast, however, was just okay, the sourdough was tough and hard to cut, which made it less enjoyable. Bloody Marys were decent, though they came without garnish. A lovely touch at the end was the surprise birthday drink with espresso and Kahlúa, such a sweet gesture. Overall, a memorable visit and we'd definitely come back

Inkh

Google

Per my one visit, there is nothing to complain or critique this place on. The staff was amazing and genuinely friendly and conversational (is this a Vancouver/Canada thing? Or staff specific? 😀), the latte I got was wonderful, and the food was delicious to the max. Oh, the interior is also very pretty. I can't stress enough how great the staff is. The food quality and affable staff complement each other perfectly.

Rosa Park

Google

The café interior was super cute with very French vibes. Absolutely charming. We ordered the Salmon Bennys and the Smoked Brisket Croque Madame, and both dishes tasted fresh and delicious. Our server, Victoria, was attentive and polite, which made the experience even better. Highly recommend to check out this place with your friends or love ones.

Cheryl Chan

Google

We had a friend in town & decided to take her out for breakfast. We were there early at about 9.20am. Greeted by the server & brought us to our table. Decor was nice & modern, service was good, we ordered a platter to share, most of their bacon were made by them. The platter had different kind of sausage, bacon that was explained by the service, even had baked bone marrow. We also added fried chicken. All the dishes were very good, we enjoyed the food & even had leftovers, their drip coffee is from SaltSpring which was excellent. Our first time there, thoroughly enjoyed the experience.

Christine Doan

Google

Visited for Happy Hour & thoroughly enjoyed my meal. The Maxine's Burger with fries were an amazing value combo. Loved how the cheese melted onto the burger patty. The special sauce was what made the burger outstanding: it was tangy with a hint of mustard. Their Blueberry + Basil sour cocktail was unique & refreshing. It was topped with a sour candy piece which reminds me of sour belts candy. My server Anna was kind & personable. We had a great conversation. She offered regular & spicy ketchup, which i appreciate. Overall, it was a wonderful experience dining here. Would definitely return for dinner in the future.

Jenny Z

Google

Very cute and aesthetic spot that is lively and busy with multiple seating options. We walked in and there was space at the bar. The food was great; nothing too out of the ordinary with regular brunch foods but delicious and very filling nonetheless. The service was a bit slow on our end, it took over 45 minutes to receive our food and there were guests that sat down after and finished eating before we even received our food; Perhaps it was because we ordered oysters. Overall great atmosphere and very cute spot for brunch

Adina Vereș

Google

I absolutely love this place—perfect for brunch! My go-to is the salmon benedict, but I always swap the hash brown bun for fries—the bun is just too hard to cut! The mini donuts are a must-try, but my ultimate favorite is the French toast dessert—it’s absolutely delicious! The atmosphere is amazing—positive, cozy, and welcoming. The staff is always friendly, making the whole experience even better. Reservations are highly recommended; otherwise, you might end up waiting up to 45 minutes! But even if you do, they have a heated waiting area with chairs, so it’s not too bad. If you’re planning to come on a Saturday or Sunday after 10 AM, expect it to be packed! This place is perfect for a date, a catch-up with friends, or just treating yourself to a great meal. Oh, and if you’re into cocktails, they have some really good ones too! Highly recommend!