I'm a very picky eater and typically do not eat salad. However, this place is an exception to the rule. My coworker took me here and we shared a Salad Trio with Chicken Salad, Seafood Salad and Caesar salad. All were great. The portion is so massive my coworker had plenty to take home with her. Initially I thought it was a bit pricey at $10 but when you factor in how many servings you are getting, it is actually a great value. read more

Love This Place! My Company used Cafe Max Catering for a luncheon and I couldn't get enough of it. Had to find this place so I can go on my own. Found the plano location one day getting my Eyebrows waxed in the same mall complex near my house! Got the Trio! Ceasar Salad, Chicken Salad and Seafood Salad. Large filling portions. Had some for next day's Lunch! Best Salads Ever! read more

I could eat cafe max everyday of my life and not get sick of it. The cold salads and quiche is were it's at. The sandwiches are basic.... I love the chicken salad and pasta salad read more

Wonderful little cafe. Chicken salad is delicious, fruit very fresh. Cream of Chicken soup good too. And I love that it is so clean so I am looking forward to coming here again. read more

Cafe Max - Salad Near Me - Plano, Texas

Man, I didn't expect to get full from eating a salad but was I surprised!! The portions were huge! I had the trio which consisted of chicken, cucumber and fresh fruit. Everything was delicious plus they give you a carrot muffin to go with it which was great. This place is healthy but will not give you that bloated feeling. read more

Cafe Max - Salad Near Me - Plano, Texas

Love you guys and the food is always soo fresh. I miss the fact we can't stay the inside anymore but will still support a good business with great customer service read more

This place is my favorite lunch/ salad place, by far. I've eaten at the location in Addison numerous times, and was so excited to find this one across from my hair salon! The portions are HUGE and plentiful. My son and I share the Salad Trio with leftovers to spare. We get the Ceasar, chicken and pasta salads. All of them are flavorful and fresh.. ALWAYS. I hope to see this place gain some more business! I will definitely be a regular. read more

Very good service - quick in and out to get the salad you need. Its good to have this option during this pandemic. Been going back to this place 3x this week and will definitely consider going back when I needs my salad supply read more

The salads are addicting. Miss the location in Addison but was excited to see there was another one. Abundant portions leave you feeling full, even with a salad plate. Best Cesar salad in town. read more

I have loved this place for well over a decade back when they were in Addison. This is the best salad cafe ever. I will go out of my way to grab the salad trio of pasta, chicken, and Caesar salad. The portions are very generous and easily two or three meals for me. They have the best Caesar salad dressing ever! read more

Yummy to the yum-yum! Super friendly staff. Very clean. Amazing prices. Huge quantities served (yeah for leftovers). Definitely go with the salad sampler (gets you some of all 8 salads). read more

Its been a while since I've eaten salads from Cafe Max. I remember my sister used to get to go from their original location many years ago. The taste is consistent from what I remember of the chicken, cucumber, and Caesar salads. Great portions and good value. read more

I've held off on writing this for a bit to make sure I wasn't being petty. After talking with some friends that have gone through the same experience I have come to the conclusion that this is just a bad business practice. We went here to eat and when I went to pay I was informed that they do not accept cards without chips in them. When I asked why they said it was their policy. Well let me explain this further before people start with the right to refuse service thing. You must have a valid reason to refuse it's not a blanket excuse despite what people tend to think. Same goes for places that don't accept currency larger than a $20. If it is legal currency you are legally bound to accept it. I try to understand why they won't take cards without chips and I just get the same answer company policy. I have bought demo CD's from guys with my because they had the square attachment. So if they can do it so can you, this "policy" is beyond unnecessary. Despite what you think it does not prevent fraud or identity theft. If you have implemented this "policy" to save on costs then own up to it and say it. If you can accept a chip you can accept a swipe. Why do I know this? Because my background in helping to develop software the very products you are using. Could I have paid with a different card of course but being rude is unacceptable and to parrot response "company policy" is nonsense. read more

I normally love this place and have eaten here for over 12 years. I normally go to the Richardson location but was in the Plano area, so stopped to get some to go. First off, there were two workers there. One was ringing up a customer and another male who just kept walking in and out. He saw me and as I stood there, he did not greet me nor acknowledge me. Finally, after about 4-5 min, he came over and asked what I wanted. I got the sampler and as he was making my plate, I noticed he was taking very small scoops (they are known for larger portions and I know this since I'm a regular). I asked he if they changed their portion size and he said no. I mentioned it the cashier and she just shrugged and said sorry. I was very disappointed with both the customer service people. Love your food, but this location def lacks in customer service. read more

Salads so good you may have to hit rehab, they are addictive. I've been getting Cafe Max for lunch frequently for about 20 years. Never get tired of this stuff. Great food and the owner still serves food during lunch hour. Get the trio of caesar, seafood and chicken. You can't go wrong. For company lunches, I order ahead for my team using Drive Thru Ninja and pick it up quick without any wait. It also saves every details of my order for my team of 8 so I never have to key in the order again a real time saver. https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/drive-thru-ninja/id890144454?mt=8 read more

I've always been a huge fan of Cafe Max. But I'm very disappointed in the lack of cleanliness of this location. The only reason for such a low rating is bc the floors were filthy. The chairs could be cleaner too. There was a shriveled up piece of lettuce from their Caesar salad stuck on my seat from yesterday. It makes me think twice to go back bc if the floors are this dirty, how clean is the kitchen??? The food was good, but it made me sick to my stomach to see such dirty disgusting floors. I couldn't even move the chairs at my table bc the floor was so gross and sticky. They look like they haven't been washed in weeks! This prompted me to look at the floors. I lost my appetite. I'd be willing to try them again only bc I love their food. read more

I love this place! The salads are to die for, the soups are amazing, and those muffins... Whew! So good! And their portions are huge! Ten dollars pays for a mountain of food on your plate. I've had their food about five times now. I'm already starting to crave it weekly. They are very clean and organized- the employees wash their hands very frequently and are very efficient. They have a separate to-go room which is good. Some have complained about them not using gloves every now and then while making sandwiches... But their hands are clean and even the finest chefs at the high end restaurants use their clean bare hands to make the dishes. Doesn't bother me because of how clean they are. If possible, say hi to Raquel- she is the best! read more

Best iced tea in town! I always get the half and half plate with marianted chicken salad and creamy pasta salad. I've tried to recreate the chicken salad with a copycat recipe I found online but nothing comes close to the one at Cafe Max. Some reviewers mat think It's pricey but I don't think so considering I get 2 full meals and snack out of the $12 meal plus tea. read more

Yeah...no! Verified they don't use gloves when preparing sandwiches. Not cool! 2 stars for their portion size. read more

The food is amazing! The only complaint I have is that the serving sizes are never the same. One day a trio is enough for three days and the next maybe a day and a half. Also depending on who is working the to go counter you may or may not get a muffin or roll when you order a side salad. It's very frustrating. read more

They are great and I can in to go orders all the time since I am a sales rep who has to bring lunch to accounts often. The food is delicious and my favorite place for quiche and also soups. read more

Usually I have nothing but the best experience at this location. Portions, taste and price are always great. But today may have been an "off" day. I'm glad I look at what I am eating as I am eating it because otherwise I would not have caught the piece of hard plastic that was underneath all the pasta. I got the trio to-go: pasta, fruit and chicken. I brought it back to work and as I was done with the majority of my food I see a white piece that seems a little out of the ordinary. At first I thought it may be a piece of sliced hard boiled egg that fell in so I poked it with my fork. Little did I know that it was a flat piece of hard plastic. It may have been part of a spoon or utensil used to toss the pasta salad, who knows. All I know is that I am SO glad I did not scoop this up along with some pasta and bite into it or swallow it! I may have to give Cafe Max a rest for a bit but I did want to caution people to look at what they're eating in case something should accidentally fall into their food. read more

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Huge portions!! Wow! I couldn't believe how much food the dude was piling up on the plate. I had the Trio, Ceasar Salad, Chicken Salad and fruit. I could not eat it all and I'm a big fat guy!! The Chicken salad stole the show though, very nice light yet rich deep flavor. It had really nicely sliced chicken, red/green peppers, pears, cilantro and pecans. Very tasty. All the ingredients look very fresh read more

I love this place. The salads are tasty and they give you extremely large portions, so I always have some left over for later.

So happy there is a Plano location!! Have loved it ever since I first tried Cafe Max 15 years ago in Richardson. My favorite trio is Caesar, Chicken and Pasta. read more

Cafe Max - Trio Salad: Chicken, Caesar and Pasta w/muffin. A great combination! - Salad Near Me - Plano, Texas

The chicken salad is fantastic! I've never seen so much food for one person under $10. It may not be the healthiest option but it sure does taste great. When you're in the mood for comfort and an affordable price....Cafe Max! Friendly staff too. read more

The quiche, chicken salad, muffins and cookies are to die for. So glad they finally opened in West Plano!

My favorite thing about this place are the muffins:)!!! Also Friday potato soup day:)! Also the salads are ok and the portions are amazing.

We ordered lunch to go from here last week based on some feedback I'd read on a community Facebook forum. I know there have been some reviews about dwindling portion sizes, but holy salad, Batman! These were ginormous, and very tasty for the price. Like many here, I liked the seafood and chicken salads, and the Caesar was flat amazing. The pasta was fine, but I could take or leave it. Cafe Max is definitely going into the regular rotation. read more

My favorite spot and never disappoints! Love the salad trio. Definitely, the most bag for your buck around.

I love going to Cafe Max in Richardson location. Not so much in this one! I became a regular for the to go and even recommended this place to some of my co-workers and friends, and they also became a regular customer. Today I went again, and ordered half and half split for two people, and he said, "Sure we can do that!" I paid and grab the bag and left. I was driving back to the office and realized that I only got one box of salad. So I went back and asked the guy if they gave me half and half split for two, thinking maybe they just forgot to put it on a separate box. The guy told me, "It's more expensive, you need to add $2.71!!" Which I'm fully aware of because I'm a regular. And I replied back, "Yes I understand that, and that's what I ordered." He answered again and said, "Well, you only paid for one!!" I was trying to make a point that it is not what I ordered and I don't mind paying extra. And he replied again, "I can give you another box so you can split it?" And I'm just like so lost for words...... What can I say? I felt like the issue has not been resolved...... But at least in my head, I only paid for one, like he said. The food is great, but a little bit more customer service training won't hurt. read more

Great food was totally surprised. Almost went to jimmy johns but not a fan so this was a great choice. Local eatery privately owned and good. I had the roast beef sandwich with Caesar salad. Totally recommend it. read more

I really want to give them a good review, but after years of constant rude staff and crazy rules that randomly change, I just can't. It reminds of the Soup Nazi on Seinfeld. Today's random rule was related to the Quiche plate w/two salads. I am diabetic, so I can only have the Caesar. I always ask to double it instead of one of the other salads. It's never been a problem for like 10 years! Today, however, I decided to order it ahead of time. The guy working the to go area, took back the double salad the salad girl had prepared for me and told her to redo it and only give me a small box. She was confused, I was confused. When I asked about it, he responded very rudely, saying it was an old rule and they can't just let everyone double up. Huh? I wasn't asking for extra. I was just asking to have another Caesar instead of fruit or potatoes. That rule is not posted anywhere. Chicken and Seafood make sense, but lettuce? This is not the first time they been so rigid and lacked customer service. If you decide to go, just be prepared for rude service and rules that don't make any sense. They definitely need to go back to customer service school! read more

Worst Customer Service!!!! Will never return!!!! After calling ahead to order 3 trio platters, I picked up our bundle of food and brought it back to the hospital I work at. When we realized they had messed up on one of the orders, I called and spoke to the rudest manager I have ever spoken to. He said I could come back and get another salad, but would have to bring the "wrong" salad back to him, so he could "show" the salad guy he had made a mistake. When I told the manager that I expect he would "comp" the one salad since I was now having to leave work a second time his response was, "no I cannot do that". Even at the cheapest fast-food restaurant, if a mistake is made, you get your order for free. Where did you find this manager? You have lost me as a customer FOREVER...WAY TO GO read more

Always amazingly fresh and excessively large portions. I took my mother for the first time and she was crazy with delight. She had the sandwiches and soup and I had the trio salad platter. Delicious. read more

The Blackened chicken Caeser was sooooooo gosh darn good. I ordered it on the recommendation of another yelper. Thanks. The portions are huge. I was stuffed. Blackened, moist chicken with spicy pico, just the right amount of dressing and buttery, slightly crunchy croutons. I tasted the Chicken Gumbo my companion got and it was pretty good but not exactly gumbo. The sandwiches are ok but it looked like most people come for the salads. read more

we usually go to Cafe Max as a group and try all their salads. I find the portion to be huge and with more people it's better to consume the salad in one setting rather than taking leftovers home. My personal favorites are the chicken salad, Ceasar salad, and the pasta salad. Crab in my opinion is a waste of money because they use imitation crabmeat and there's nothing special about it that you can't make at home. I agree with a previous reviewer that the price is kinda high and if you come here frequently then you'll get sick of it fairly quick. read more

The manager or guy that was there was awesome! Very friendly and pleasant to my boyfriend and I! We regularly visit cafe max in Richardson but live closer to this one, he let us know the hours and menu and was just a nice guy. Definitely will come back! My boyfriend LOVES the blackened chicken Caesar salad and I am and will always be obsessed with the trio; Caesar salad, pasta, and chicken or fruit! read more

This place always hits the spot. Their portions are huge, and would be easily split with another person. I always get the salad trio, and I'm obsessed with the cucumber and pasta salads. I had a friend introduce me, and I've been coming back ever since. Love, love, love! read more

One of the best places for different types of salads I have ever been to date. The seafood, pasta and chicken salad is my typical salad trio. If I am feeling like a Caesar I really enjoy theirs with the chicken salad on top. Highly recommend this place to anyone wanting good salad options. PS...the portions are huge and a great value for the money! read more