Maxine's Cafe & Bar

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!

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

Very nice place, coffee is great. Breakfast was just okay — too many mixed flavors made it hard to taste the salmon with the Benedict eggs. It also took a while for our order to arrive, so the food was cold

Maxine’s is a fantastic breakfast spot. The food was flavorful and well-prepared, and the atmosphere had the perfect balance of energy and comfort. Even on a busy day, the service was attentive and the staff were genuinely friendly. We loved the vibe — upbeat but relaxed — and it really elevated the whole experience. Highly recommend if you're looking for a memorable brunch in Vancouver.

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.

Smoked Salmon Rösti: it looks good, and it tastes good as well. I love this dish! Oysters: there’s some kind of vinegar, horseradish and lemon juice to complement the oysters. My goodness, the taste is unbelievably good. I could eat this all day! Thanks Maxine’s, your food was great, and the people working here are the best. I love the vibes here too. It was a good idea to come and eat here. Until next time!

Maxine’s has become a bit of a staple for higher-end brunch in Vancouver, and especially downtown. And it lives up to that hype! The food is really excellent - great flavour and fresh ingredients. The ambiance is also excellent and alone makes it worth the visit. The service was decent, though not a highlight.

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.

Absolutely fantastic brunch spot at the heart of downtown. Service is very friendly and professional, ambiance makes you feel transported into a fancy Parisian cafe. Came here spontaneously with my friend with no reservation and got a latte, a hot chocolate, a sausage roll, the smoked salmon rösti, a Benedict with house back bacon, and the banana bread pudding. One of the best brunches I've had. The star here are the potatoes -- the potato rösti and the crispy potato that came with the Benedict. Eggs on the Benny were cooked perfect, sausage roll was peppery, rösti was delish, I didn't have a single bad bite. For brunch, it's also pretty reasonably priced. 5/5, no notes. Would go again. My only regret was not coming in hungrier.

I stopped by for a late dinner and a cocktail. The restaurant and bar are modern and stylish with subdued lighting and had a fairly good vibe. It was surprising that their food and drinks options were so limited. The Amaretto was the inferior Luxardo rather than Di Saronna. I ordered an Espresso Martini and what was delivered was a Gimlet. Not a good start. I was fairly confident that I would find something similar to a Chicken Alfredo Pasta, but had to opt for a Shrimp Pasta, which was oddly priced per shrimp piece. It was a small dish that was average in taste. Vancouver is often expensive, but I didn't feel that the prices at Maxine's matched the average food and substandard service.

We went to Maxine's for the first time and we were happy with our experience. The service was very good and the restaurant was nice. The restrooms were clean. The food was quite good and the portions were large. We started with coffee and they made sure that we were always topped up. My husband had the Bananas Foster French Toast with a side of breakfast sausage. They served us with sides of homemade jam (very tasty), ketchup and hot sauce. I had the Fried Chicken N Biscuits with an extra egg. The eggs were perfectly poached. The chicken was a bit overcooked and lacked seasoning. I could barely eat half of this huge portion. As it was my birthday, our sweet server surprised us with shots of their Shaft Slushee. Wow!! I will be back for this flavor delight! The only downside for this delicious cafe is the lack of street parking. On a side note, the restaurant was packed on a Wednesday morning. I recommend making a reservation and perhaps sitting inside as the patio was fairly loud and it was a bit difficult to hear our server. Overall, Maxine's is a winner!!

Here I recommend brunch! The food was delicious!l and filling. Oysters were fresh and the food came out hot! The servers were friendly and made great conversation. Also the brunch drinks and cocktails were fantastic. I ended up getting two of whatever I got. The vibe is very lively yet cozy!

Our weekend excursion to Vancouver literally started off at Maxine's. It was about 2 blocks away from where we were staying and we needed some food before checking in. Our server was very knowledgeable and personality plus, helping to make this an enjoyable experience. It was happy hour, so ordered 3 appetizers to share, along with some needed cocktails due to our stress of the trip. Shout out to the chef for the egg plant parmigiana, so delicious. And I'm still thinking about the rosemary fig martinis I enjoyed so much. Maxine's is added to our itinerary for our summer visit later this year and we'll definitely be planning to dress a bit nicer for our next visit, as we felt a bit under dressed in our travel clothes

Food and drinks were yummy but the portions are a bit small for the price. We went for dinner and between 4 people shared 4-5 dishes. I would recommend more. My favourite was the Cappellacci pasta. The restaurant is cute and spacious and service was great!

One of the most popular brunch spots in Vancouver. You definitely get the French inspiration in the decor and in the food. The Truffle omelette and the "his dudeness" were so good. I didn't order the croque madame but it looked amazing and I want to get it next time. The only underwhelming thing was the side of bacon we got. It was on the pricier side, a smaller portion, and tasted like it came from the microwave. Overall, a great experience and the staff is super attentive and friendly!

Went for Sunday brunch to Maxine's, we walked-in and luckily got a table for two by the bar. They were pretty busy so I would recommend getting a reservation here for a bigger group. Their space is pretty big and the location is right by second beach. I got their chickpea falafel bowl which came with quinoa, falafel, pickled vegetables, tahini, and lettuce. It was not bad but it would have been better if the falafel was crispier. It was a bit dry, more sauce would have been better. My friend got their benedict and quite liked it, they were very generous with the hollandaise sauce. I will say, considering how crowded the restaurant was and that we were seated on the bar, it was not too loud. My friend and I were able to have a good conversation and the seating was not uncomfortable.

In the running for best breakfast ever. My girlfriend and I came here twice on our one week stay in Vancouver and by God man if we found it on the first day we may have come here even more. Big Bacon Sandwich - delicious thick cut bacon accompanied with a potato rosti (think of a hashbrown but with all the taste and no glubs of oil). Comes with some arugula and egg done to your likening. Dungeness Crab on Eggs Benedict - I mean c'mon. Soft delicious crab meat with no shells you have to deal with underneath the most scrumptious eggs benny. This dish is topped off with potato rosti, I am glad you cannot find these in the states easily or I would be eating this fried starch often. The girlfriend went with the Salmon Rosti, and the salmon was sweet tasting and paired heavenly with the hollandaise sauce. I got one drink here and it was a layered concoction called, King Sour of New York (Luxardo Ameretto, Ardbeg Wee Beastie 5 yr, tawny port, lemon, saline, Cabernet Sauvignon float). It was spectacular and part of their line up for holiday festive drinks, I do not believe they have it year-round, but who knows if the bartender likes you, perhaps he or she will whip it up for you. The general manager also runs OEB which is rated as one of the top brunch spots in the city. As always people SYOY!!!

Great ambience, loved the outdoor seating during the summer. Been here twice but my most recent was for dinner, it was a nice day so we sat outside on the patio. Got the muscles frites, clam pasta, fried chicken and kale caesar. The portion was not small so it was nice to be able to have little share plates to try everything. Servers were really kind and made good reccomendations, especially for drinks. For dessert we got the dulce de leche donuts and it was divine

Delicious Dutch Baby for brunch. We had excellent service on their outside patio. The restaurant is dog friendly, so we were able to sit outside with our Boston Terrier and have a great relaxing family meal.

Got really lucky and was able to walk in on a Sunday morning around 10:30am with no wait for a party of 2! Sat at the counter which was actually nice for people watching. I ordered the SMOKED BRISKET CROQUE MADAME: house smoked beef brisket, Gruyère cheese Mornay, sourdough, sunny side egg, cornichon, greens I'd give it a 7/10, the brisket was more like ham texture/shape which I wasn't expecting, but it was good! I would just want to keep trying things on the menu upon returning. My friend got the jalapeño chicken biscuit which was good and spicier than you'd think - but that spice paired well with the assortment of dips they provide. The inside is SO cute. Definitely a good spot for brunch or coffee if you can get a spot.

What a great find in Vancouver. It was a lovely restaurant. We sat outside which had heating, which was nice as the evening got cooler. Food was excellent and service was attentive and friendly. We came for dinner and had burrata (a little unique), tuna and a salmon dish. Everything was delicious.

The vibes and the taste are immaculate! A chic place to take friends and family. Everything on the menu is good!

Yum! What a cozy brunch spot in downtown Vancouver! Even though it was chilly out, the patio was super warm and toasty. I tried out the chickpea falafel bowl and it was super tasty! Lots of fresh veggies and bright flavors throughout the whole bowl. The falafels were a little toasty for my liking so some more sauce would have been better but thats just my personal preference. Service was amazing and would highly recommend

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.

Nice happy hour. The dudeness was my favorite cocktail. It's like a spiked dalgona coffee. Husband got couple IPAs. Fries for 5 bucks. Oysters were market price.

I cannot stop thinking about this place!! First, the ambiance. Oh man. It's just so beautiful inside! I hope other yelpers' pix really do this place justice. The wait staff are high energy and positive and really make the restaurant, especially for how busy it is! I sat at the bar, and the bartenders were so fun, funny, and personable. I didn't get their names, but I'd totally shout all of them out if I could. I was there for a solo brunch date, and it was just fine. Got their version of a shakshuka, and a Caesar, all d both were fantastic. It was so hard to choose what to order, and I'm a little jealous of the dishes I didn't order also. I will totally come back if I'm back in Vancouver!

We came here since it is a popular brunch place in vancouver and it was so packed when we arrived. Luckily, we got seated right away near the window with a nice view outside. I got the salmon benedict and it was actually pretty flavorful. It came with a nice salad and hash browns on the side. However, one thing that bugged me was that the server asked me if i wanted avocado and caviar with my benedict, which I assumed was optional, but did not tell me whether they were extra charge or not. I ended up getting charge for those two and my total came out to be more than $30, which I was not super happy about. But the meal was delicious, but Im not sure whether i will return.

What a great breakfast spot! Nice placemusic was perfect! The food was delicious! I had the baked egg with a red sauce and the light/airy donuts...very good! The breakfast drinks were good. There are coffee selections that you can add "shots" to Service was also great!

After getting their ads a bunch of times (guess IG knows I'm weak for brunch and French toast) I decided to visit Maxine with a few friends. Vibes are chic European bistro inspired, while still being cozy and casual. Compared to other brunch places, there's ample places between tables with sofa and heated patio areas. Quite attentive service as well. Most importantly, I really appreciate the fact that they allow you to make reservation. Banana Foster French Toast ($21) 8/10 Look, if there's a french toast in the menu, 9/10 I will order it. Maxine's take involves tons of caramel, whipped mascarpone, bananas, and pecans. Love how soaked the brioche was and the caramel and banana flavour combination. Everything about the dish screams decadent sweet brunch and I'm here for it. It got a bit much after a while but there's no denying it's one of the best french toast in Vancouver. Fried Chicken n Biscuits ($23) 7.5/10 The white gravy and eggs added a much needed moisture to the dish without being too heavy while jalapeno helps cut through the richness of the dish Smoked Brisket Croque Madame ($26) 5/10 Definitely the most filling out of everything we got. Sourdough was overfilling with the brisket and gruyere mornay. That said, friend wasn't a fan of how heavy the cheese is and I have to agree with him. Salmon Benedict ($23), The West End ($21) & Maxine Burger ($23) Didn't try but got good feedbacks from friends who ordered these.

The bacon breakfast sandwich was really, really good and the CROQUE MADAME was pretty solid. The staff are really nice and the outside area is really pretty. I wish we could have sat in the covered patio but they were all reserved. Really nice little place and pretty close to the water.

Came here on a Saturday morning since they only do reservations until 9:45am. I noticed around 10am they started filling up and people were lining up outside the restaurant. They have an inside, an enclosed heated patio and then the front patio which is not enclosed. The food was quite good. I found the salmon eggs Benny a bit on the saltier side but it might have just been the hash browns. The salmon rosti had nice flavours and textures but I wish they offered some salad to accompany the dish.

Came here for brunch with my close friend. I had the best breakfast sandwich in a really long time. Wasn't a big fan of there version of a mimosa though. And unfortunately my friend didn't like her food which was traditionally breakfast. The manager was super nice, helpful and checked in after our meal. I thought that was a great touch.

We came in here for brunch on our way to the airport from a ski vacation in Whistler. The food was all pretty good. Especially the French Toast we got to share, that was so good! We did not like the coffee so much, it tasted really strong even in the lattes. The service was pretty slow, it took a very long time for us to get our food. But everything tasted good. I did kind of wish the smoked salmon would be offered on a bagel with schmear. It came on a potato rosti, which was still pretty good.

Lovely place for brunch, lunch, & dinner just a few blocks up from the Burrard Bridge. I've only been here for brunch, but thoroughly enjoythe options I've tried. The restaurant itself has a great ambiance, with lots of natural lighting and a clean aesthetic. Very easy to pop into for a casual meal during the day or a slightly elevated experience in the evening.

Loved the fried chicken (awesome coating) and the fries for an early dinner. Service was very attentive without hovering. We enjoyed sitting on the outdoor patio.

Just arrived in Vancouver on a red eye. Rideshare to temp home to drop the bags then it's time to eat! Excellent brunch spot. Eater Vancouver got this right. Casual, warm, European cafe ambiance that turns out large portions of delish dishes. Straight to it, the smoked salmon rossti is stunning. Fellow statesmen, think of this as a crispy hash brown topped with a generous amount of outstanding, rich Canadian cold smoked salmon, soft poached egg, rich fresh dill cream cheese, just the right amount of lemony, buttery hollandaise and sprinkled with pickled shallot and capers for zesty acidity. Rich but balanced. You can't stop eating. Equally good, the savory Dutch Baby. Airy with just the right amount of residual moisture within and light crispness from the pan. It is baked with shaved ham them topped with a fried egg. Pour on the monray sauce ( a basic béchamel with loads of cheese and white wine) and again, another hit. What to drink? Well if you are visiting the country or province, a good selection of well priced wines from BC including a light rose that paired well with the food. Not wanting to experiment? A well chosen selection of well priced old world wines are also on offer. Service is incredibly warm and friendly. A great start to what will be a short but profitable visit to the beautiful city.

Today we have brunch in Maxines Cafe. We want to order everything on the menu but at the end we ordered all the items on the festival brunch and dutch baby on the regular menu. We ordered foie gras scramble eggs on toast, black truffle scramble eggs on toast, spot prawn egg benny. I believed the only one we can find in Toronto is the black truffle scramble egg. All the other items are special to us! Everything tastes good, but portion is on the smaller side compare to Toronto. Definitely a lovely brunch spot, parking is not easy though.

Fantastic place for brunch! Came around 10am on a Sunday, not too busy and seated right away for party of 2.

The wait staff was amazing. I order the salmon rosti which was so good and filling. I ordered a hot chocolate and the mimosa spritzer and enjoyed both. The restaurant was full of people with friends and family. It's airy and feels welcoming. Will go back to try a different dish!

I was in town and heard stellar reviews about this place so I wanted to check it out. First off, ambiance is very cute - there are multiple sections in the restaurant that had different vibes. It overall gave airy (because of the "patio" seating) French cafe. Now onto the food. We ordered the brisket croque madame, smoked salmon rosti, and dutch baby, with my personal taste preference tanked in that order. Brisket croque madame was really decadent, and the smokiness of the brisket paired with the cheese sauce was a good combo. Side salad was tangy and cut the heaviness of the croque madame, so I thought it was a good pairing! Smoked salmon rosti was good - airy and fresh with the crème fraiche, herbs, and green sauce. My one qualm was the hash brown-like entity it was on was not the best pairing in my opinion, especially since it went soft and was no longer crispy. Dutch baby was pretty disappointing honestly - texture was not as good as other ones I've had and the flavor was quite plain. Given that it was most reviewed on Yelp, it disappointed me, but perhaps my expectations were set too high. Service was pretty slow - think we waited 30-40 min for our food to come out, but they did all come out together.

We had a wonderful experience at Maxine's celebrating a friend's bachelorette! It's always a gamble picking restaurants on vacation but we definitely chose correctly. Our server was helpful and excited for our celebration, and the manager even stopped by with a sweet handwritten note of congratulations for the bride. I have celiac disease (gluten free, yo) and Maxine's accommodated almost anything on their menu for me and explained their precautions. We got a bunch of different spritzes and I also had a margarita and they were well-balanced and came in cute AF glasses too. Our meals were delicious and my friend's risotto definitely looked the best. I highly recommend getting fries for the table too, so crispy and perfect!

I actually really liked this place with one exception, which I will mention to end with. Walking distance to us....Awesome. Environment Unique to Vancouver....Awesome. Food Great.....Awesome. Service Warm & Friendly....Awesome. Enough of Awesome....here are some details: I loved the space and the environment. Why? The floor plan was great...you never felt like you were crowded and the amount of windows created a bright atmosphere even on a grey rainy day. The walls, painting, tables and chairs alongside the background music throughout blanketed this great little eatery as a classy, chic and cozy place to just chill, have drink and catch up with whoever you haven't called in a while, or that someone you just can't get enough of. The French Toast: Everything a French Toast should be, but sadly isn't in a lot of other places. Maxine's should give lessons. Just try it. Trust me. Salmon Benny: The Salmon was fresh, the english muffin beautifully toasted with a brush-butter finish and golden orange yolk perfectly poached medium as I like it. The potato rosti was seasoned and cooked with butter and finished crisp, as you bite through the crisp and into the flakey buttery grated potato melts on your tongue. The one and only reason it didn't receive a full 5 is because of the greens that accompanied my Salmon Benny. The greens were rotten (see pic.) I'm usually hard on both kitchen and service staff, and this is because I consider service to be an art form. Preparation of food, interacting with customers, presentation and delivery of the Chef's creation is an art that requires skill. In this case, due to the high skills demonstrated through the rest of our experience, I consider the rotten greens issue an honest oversight and most likely an isolated case. So yeah, I think I'd like to be back here and try their dinner service.

I don't know if I have eaten a better breakfast in my life. Not only was the service impeccable, the food was divine and the ambiance was downright charming. Highly recommend this place!

I came to Maxine's with a group of 10 women for a Bachelorette party and WOW. The staff was extremely friendly and kind despite the huge group size. Our waitress kept every water cup full, got every drink and food order right to the T, wrote a very kind welcome card to our bride, and generally brought the BEST energy! The food was fantastic, I tried the Smoked Salmon Rosti, the Dutch Baby, and the Avocado Toast, and all were unique and well balanced. They were also filling, so the prices felt very worthwhile. The coffee drinks were also exceptional. I would recommend this spot to any group size!

The Smoked Salmon Rosti was amazing! Fried chicken and biscuits was good also. This place is definitely worth coming back to

/5 for Happy Hour - came on a Friday night for happy hour - we ordered the espresso martini, his dudeness, steak tartare, tuna crudo, fried chicken and chicken liver parfait. Both the drinks were both a major disappointment. The espresso martini was better than the dudeness. It has a lot of coffee flavour in it but lacked smoothness. The dudeness tasted like watered down Kahlua. The steak tartare had way to much parmesan cheese on it. It makes the flavour of the beef completely. The fried chicken was the highlight of the meal. It was super crispy and the honey butter flavour was a nice touch. The house pickles also went really well with everything. The tuna crudo - couldn't taste any smokiness, there was a lot of melon. Would not order this again. Chicken liver parfait - tasted over-whipped almost like the consistency of whipping cream but with the flavour of chicken liver. Very light. It went well with the sourdough. I would rank this higher than the tuna crudo and the steak tartare but not as good as the fried chicken. Overall: happy hour was pretty disappointment. Most of the flavours didn't hit the mark. I would stick to their brunch. Also if you don't like restaurants with machines that prompt you with a 18% tip as their first option, you should probably avoid this place.

I would consider Maxine one of the best French restaurant in Vancouver. The best thing about Maxine is that it's not trying to be pretentious. Just delicious food and good cocktails. Getting a table was easy as they have online reservations available. We started our meal with cocktails. I ordered the His Dudeness, a much refined version of a Brown Cow with whipped Korean coffee cream (dalgona), Absolut, Kahlua, oat milk and coffee. It was almost like a creamy dessert. As for appetizers, we shared the Tuna Crudo with grapefruit chili emulsion, jalapeno and olives; and then the Crispy Chicken that comes with tabasco honey butter and pickles. The tuna was so light and citrusy, while the chicken was crispy and sweet. For entree we shared the Moules Frites with soffritto, fennel and cider sauce. The mussels were cooked perfectly and who wouldn't like fries!

Absolutely love this restaurant! This Paris/nyc inspired restaurant is so nicely done! The food was a hit for everyone & beautifully presented. The service was impeccable--we met the owner who is very involved with his staff & business! The staff is very friendly, timely, professional, & polite! Couldn't recommend it more!!

Came by for brunch for four people. Got seated promptly at the booth. I ordered the French omelette this time and opted for the side salad. It was tasty and light - not too heavy.

Savory dutch baby is YUM! The employees here are super sweet and helpful: Traveling internationally, I needed some quick internet connection and two servers offered me their own phones and hotspots! Of course the pluses are nice interior and lively vibe!!

Oh Maxines! Absolutely love this place. Fun fact -they're the sister of Tableau and one of my other faves, Homer St Cafe. This spot is right near the burrard bridge in the west-end and a beautiful little cafe. It's a must if you're visiting. I've come here twice now. The first time was last summer, around my birthday. We sat inside in the back area, it was giving me Disneyland vibes. I got the lavender fizz lemonade which was very refreshing. It was so hard to decide what dish i wanted, but i went for the dutch baby (the sweet option). It w a s so delicious!! Came with pears, syrup and some whipped chanttily. (i butchered that). My friend got the smoked salmon rosti and he let me have a bite, i knew i'd have to get it next time. I came back this weekend during the May long weekend. My friend and i decided to come early to avoid any lines as it's usually very busy (we shot for opening 9am, but got there around 9:30). I'm always a fan of sitting on the patio, so they let us sit in the front patio. Beautiful white marble tables and Parisian cafe inspired chairs. This time, i just got the dish. Ordered the Smoked Salmon Rosti and man was it delish! I couldn't even finish it, it was so filling. Ingredients included poached egg, hollandaise, capers, light greenery, smoked salmon and the best part -the whipped dill cream. SO good. My friend ordered the bacon benny and also loved it. I love their hash brown patties. Service was wonderful, they came by several times, asking how we were doing, filling up our waters and asking how the food tasted. That's what i'm talking about! We also noticed the manager/GM was chatting with people on the patio. We flagged him down just to chat him up and give compliments to both the chef and the restaurant as a whole. He was absolutely wonderful, sweet and genuine. Ambiance: 10/10 Food: 9.5/10 Service:9.5/10 Price: $$$

Would not recommend. Food was okay, smaller portions, and we found hair in one of our meals, which then took over 15 mins to replace. The staff was attentive, so overall 3/5 stars. There are definitely better places for brunch in Vancouver.

Wow! Amazing service, cocktails, eats and vibe! If a chill vibe is what you are looking for, enjoy this gem! Great craft cocktails, nice happy hour menu, dog friendly patio, and I cannot rave enough about the service! We crossed the border with our pup and didn't realize how dog unfriendly Vancouver was. Maxine's welcomed us onto the patio, served up amazing cocktails and eats and ensured every dining service etiquette was followed. 10/10! We will definitely Cooke back every time we head north of the border!

Excellent experience. I came here on a solo birthday trip to Vancouver and this was highly recommended by a friend. I checked out their website before going and knew I was going to order the smoked salmon rosti. It didn't disappoint! The fresh citrusy notes of the dill meshed perfectly with a rich gooey poached egg and the hollandaise sauce wasn't overpoweringly rich. The rosti it was all served on was crisp even to the last bite. The atmosphere is cozy and welcoming; they were going for a European corner bistro vibe and it shows. The staff is EXCELLENT. They knew it was my birthday and multiple members of the wait staff wished me a happy birthday. I didn't feel like the rosti was going to be enough so they made a recommendation for some farm sausage that was a perfect pairing. To finish, they surprised me with a complimentary eclair that I was a little hesitant to eat for a brunch/breakfast closer. It was great. Not too sweet, just chocolately enough, and didn't make me feel like I was bursting at the seems when I walked out. My whole family is planning a trip to Vancouver in May, and I am definitely planning on bringing them!

I love this place. I keep coming back for salmon eggs benny and maximosa. However, I keep forgetting to check-in and take more photos. I came here for a birthday brunch with friends and the experience is always good. The servers are friendly and the food is always on par. I will attempt to try something else, but my go-to is a salmon benny. The English muffins and potato patties are the perfect among of crisp. The hollandaise sauce is the best I have tried and the eggs are perfectly poached. I love the greens too. This place might be one of my favourite brunch places!

Maxine's Café & Bar is hip without the hipster. I really dig the Soho & Euro café vibe feel it gives off. NYC & Amsterdam would be proud. Very cool décor & large patio. Time your visit accordingly or you'll be waiting awhile to get in. Parking around here is very limited so perhaps über or cab your way over here. My Harwood Coffee was smooth with a punch = brandy. I really wasn't sure what to try ... the French toast & Dutch Baby are raved about but I played it safe & went with the Smoked Salmon Rosti. What a presentation ... magnificent! Very scrumptious & I really enjoyed it. I'm curious about the other menu items including their dinner service so yes I will go back. The last few years have seen an explosion of brunch spots onto the local food scene. Although Maxine's portions are smaller than other brunch spots, they are however, just as tasty. Can get pricey so pick your options wisely.

I was super excited to try this place for brunch after seeing all the pictures and reviews, but I was a bit disappointed. Then I tried some of their dinner menu (takeout) and was disappointed again. For brunch, we got a seat at their heated patio which was warm enough for a cold rainy day, but I think the ambiance inside is better. They often have lineups to eat-in, so I'd recommend going early. I had the dutch baby and my friend had the falafel bowl. The dutch baby looked stunning, and the portion was generous, but taste-wise, lacking. It essentially tasted like a thicker/chewier crepe, plus a cheese sauce and some ham. After a few bites, it felt dry even with all the cheese sauce and I didn't feel like having more. My friend did not finish his falafel bowl, which was a small portion on salad, so take that as you will. Service was average, as good as you can expect for a busy restaurant. I ordered some of their dinner for takeout, which may have contributed to the quality of the food. Nonetheless, I felt like their food was just okay. The best dish we got was the steak tartare, which was great even for takeout. The tartare was tasty and rich, and the toasted sourdough it was on top of was still crunchy. The sablefish was both good and bad, mostly because the sauce was tasty but extremely salty at the same time. The linguine and meatballs was a pretty good deal - big portion of pasta with three large meatballs - but nothing special, and the red sauce was dry. Free 2 hour parking is available in the area (Hornby St, Beach Ave etc.). I've always had good experiences at their other restaurants (Tableau Bar Bistro and Homer St Cafe) so I expected more from Maxine's, especially for the price. I kind of want to try the salmon rosti (brunch item) sometime, but not sure if I'd try them again otherwise.