Excited to try Max and Helen's today with my friend. We got seated about 10 minutes after we arrived. There were many open tables on the patio and we asked if we could just sit at the table we wanted, but we were told had to wait because they had a list that they had to go thru first. ok. Not a long wait. They ended up seating us at the table we asked for initially. We started with coffee and a cinnamon roll. The most luscious roll came out with amazing frosting. They don't make the cinnamon roll on the premises. It's made by Cinnies in the Grand Central market. it was insanely good. My friend wanted a tuna melt. She asked for other bread besides the white bread that it comes with. They said they were out of wheat bread. I said how about the rye? The server answered that they don't make it on rye bread. I asked why? Something to do with confusing the kitchen. i felt like we were in the diner scene from 5 Easy Pieces, when Jack Nicholson asked for toast. No substitutions. Not on the menu. Ridiculous. I come from a family who owned a very popular diner in the 60's and 70's in West Hollywood. The customer always got what they asked for even if we charged a bit more. We ended up ordering omelettes with challah toast. No potatoes or tomatoes came with the omelette for a very big price. The omelettes were blah. The challah toast tasted like white bread. But they served good jam and good butter with it. A little saving grace anyway. These trendy restaurants operate on a certain formula. No zigging or zagging. I get it. But they won't see me again except for the cinnamon roll. read more

Max & Helen's is a great place for breakfast or lunch. We just love all of it. The place is super clean, comfortable and adorable. The service makes you feel at home. The entire staff is great and they take good care of you. I love their coffee. It is so well brewed and they have a nice choice. My favorite thing there are the waffles and hash browns. They also have great toast. Their entire breakfast menu is great. I wish they would crisp their bacon a little more, but I should have asked. Their lunch menu is also great. They have wonderful salads and sandwiches. Their BROWN DERBY COBB, with turkey, bacon, egg, blue cheese, avocado, tomato, cucumber, iceberg and great vinaigrette or ranch dressing is worth the 23$ price tag. We also love their PASTRAMI REUBEN dressed with sauerkraut, swiss cheese and, russian dressing on rye bread. It is always good. You will love this place. read more

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We drove up from LBC to have breakfast here. Service was excellent on a Wednesday morning. We was greeted with water. Placed our order and 15 mins later came our food. Food I got the French toast which was really good. I ordered chicken link that was really tasty. Coffee washout and strong just like I like. I had almond milk with it. I noticed a lot of people got the waffle which I thought was over cooked, but all said it very good . My friend got the chicken and waffle and she enjoyed the extra crispy chicken. Ambience It gave an old 50's charm with the black and white pictures. The tables were small especially since everything on the menu is ordered separately and own it's plate. With 2 people ordering on the small table and the space is elbow to elbow. The staff kept the Coffee refills coming. The opening crowd was there and in out within a hour. I would go again but not dying to go. A bit pricey breakfast for 2 was $88.00. For just a basic breakfast. read more

We had been waiting to try Max & Helen's since it opened. We knew the wait-times were long. We decided to go on a weekday morning and we waited twenty minutes before we received the text to return to the hostess stand after initially giving our name. Not too bad. We were quoted 20 - 30 minutes for two people, first available seating. We sat at the counter. We were elbow to elbow with others. The menu is more souped up than a typical diner menu but it was standard diner favorites. For all of the lead up to finally getting in and receiving our order, we were not blown over by the food. It presented well but it was average. The interior of Max & Helen's is the best part of it. It looks great! The logo and branded dinnerware, cups, takeout bags and merch all are nicely done. Servers varied in friendliness from one to the next. Food came out quickly. Coffee was refilled. Nothing about the experience or food was worth writing home about, but glad we tried it. read more

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As the definitive globetrotting foodie, Phil Rosenthal has become such a comfortable presence that I've been figuratively devouring his episodes with relish. Quite intentionally, he's like Bourdain's non-adventurous opposite, a mensch who treats strangers in foreign lands like family. That's exactly the vibe Jamie W and I got here when we decided to stop by for breakfast. Waits, we heard, were upwards of two to four hours since it's just a compact, 40-seat space, so we decided to get here a half-hour before opening on Friday morning. As luck would have it, we were the first in line and got seated in a nice, wooden booth for two. It took only ten minutes for the space to fill up, and on first blush, the menu aspires to resemble an old-fashioned small-town diner (Photo 19). However, Phil's partner is celebrated LA chef Nancy Silverton whose culinary stamp is felt on items like the $9.50 Lily's Hot Chocolate where a dollop of charred marshmallow floats on top (Photo 6). Or the $17 Waffle topped with a glob of maple butter (Photo 7). Both were must-gets and delivered the goods nicely. So did the deceptively basic $8.50 Cinnie's Cinnamon Roll (Photo 10). It featured a ridiculously decadent icing over the still soft, warm, and enveloping dough. Triggered by a recent clip of Phil at the diner, we ordered the $12 Max's Fluffy Eggs which were mentioned on the tombstone of Phil's dad ("Are my eggs fluffy?"). The soft scrambled eggs were quite seductive all on their own (Photo 5). Where the meal didn't quite deliver were the more standard sides. The $8.50 Chicken Sausage Link was decent enough (Photo 9), but the $8.50 Pork Sausage Links were skippable (Photo 14). The $11.50 Vanilla Egg Cream was surprisingly nondescript given how Phil showed a Tokyo family how to make one on his first series (Photo 8). As a loving tribute to his parents, Phil's place is run by his daughter Lily and son-in-law Mason Royal, who serves as executive chef, FOOD - 4 stars...nice higher-end diner quality, a bit pricey with some real standouts like the fluffy eggs AMBIANCE - 5 stars...ideal vintage vibe, not too crowded...Larchmont is a nice area (never been before) SERVICE - 4.5 stars...we had a great server, staff was buzzing TOTAL - 4 stars...you should go for the love of Max & Helen RELATED - Exploring Los Angeles? Here's a collection of places I've visited and reviewed: https://yelp.to/wMvaGf-A-V read more

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Finally checked out Max & Helen's for a Sunday brunch with family. The 1.5 hour wait initially felt intimidating, but exploring the surrounding shops and farmers market made it much more manageable. What we ordered: Breakfast sandwich (7/10): Solid sandwich. Nothing special here. Turkey club (8/10): good amount of turkey. Fresh ingredients and balanced textured and flavors. Waffle with maple butter (9.5/10): Easily one of the highlights. Crispy on the outside, fluffy inside, and the maple butter was incredible. Pastrami Reuben (10/10): The standout dish for me. Absolutely delicious and something I'd order again for sure. Breakfast home fries (8/10): enjoyed the crispy pieces. The sour cream and onions were a good touch. Service was good throughout our meal, and overall this was a really enjoyable brunch experience. Would definitely come back... especially for that waffle and Reuben. read more

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Pancakes, waffles, omelets and more... Max and Helen's is a delicious breakfast spot in Larchmont Village. The ambiance was cool. We dined outdoors on this beautiful sunny day. Service was excellent. Breakfast is served all day here. Great location for breakfast and shopping on Larchmont. read more

Delicious diner vibes here with amazing breakfast served all day !! I had the caramelized grapefruit and fluffy eyes so soft side of avocado side bacon and bagel with side of cottage cheese and berries. It was perfect for sharing if your watching your waistline I like to try little if everything .. all delicious. We sat at the bar section and seated very quickly we were grateful to even get a seat it was full house. Definitely recommend read more

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Oh Max & Helens, woke up at 6:45 am for ya to drive over and wait in line before ya opened. Was it worth it? Yes it was but would I wait more than 30 minutes-1 hour or even more. Absolutely not! I would most definitely come here again but the hype just made the expectations way higher and thats why the reviews here aren't good. The bar is just set way to high to be the best waffles, pancakes ever. We got sat right away outside and didn't have to wait, the line wasn't long at all before they opened. Got their classic waffle and larchmont slam. We wanted to get their tuna melt but it qualifys at lunch for 11am. The waffle was crispy and really damn good but the honey butter made the waffle. Like I've never had butter like that before. The larchmont was solid, the potatoes reminded me of a baked potato with the sour cream on top and the softness from the butter. I thought each one of the items in the slam were good too. I would be back for sure but I aint waiting long haha. read more

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Had some friends arrive early to wait for our party and the total wait was around 2 and a half hours which apparently is good compared to other days (I've heard 4 from people standing around) I enjoyed their breakfast sandwich as it was really good. It's $16 so I assume it's gotta be anyhow. The pancakes were perfectly cooked and the potatoes were delicious. I think this is a good spot for brunch. Just keep in mind of the wait. Friendly service and staff with great atmosphere inside and outdoor seating areas read more

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Still yummy! Still friendly staff and servers! And now outside seating to boot! We arrive just after 8 am and we were able to get right in:) read more

Max & Helen’s - Diner Breakfast - Delis Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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Dare I say this is the best breakfast in Los Angeles. Went right at 8 a.m. on a weekday to avoid the line. An absolutely stunning experience. Seated right away. The waiters were refilling our water and coffee every five minutes. So attentive! The waffle with the Guinness? Just wow. The butter was decadent, and I slathered it all over my other food as well. There were multiple moments of silence during the meal when I was just smiling at how good the food was. Each component of the Larchmont Grand Slam was a standout. The velvety, fluffy orange eggs. The hint of lemon in the crispy yet fluffy blueberry pancakes. The perfect meat-to-fat ratio in the bacon. The homemade hot sauce on the eggs? The sourness was the perfect contrast to the richness in the other dishes. And omg, the potatoes with the sour cream tasted like deconstructed latkes. I can't recommend this place enough. Also, cutie free stickers and a postcard bill! I don't care if it's slightly overpriced compared to other diners. The quality of ingredients is worth every penny! read more

Max & Helen’s - Waffle - Delis Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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I visited Max & Helen's a couple times this year, and I prefer to go in the evening. When I went for dinner on Friday at 6pm, I waited about 20 minutes to get a table for 5 people, which was shorter than the 45 minutes for lunch on Tuesday at noon. The restaurant's small and located on a busy street, so I parked in the nearby neighborhood. There's indoor & outdoor seating, classic diner decor with a modern twist, and overall friendly service. I thought their menu was a bit pricey, but I'd come again just for the presentation, quality, and Tallow French Fries ($8.00), which were fragrant, well-seasoned, and perfectly fried. Also, I couldn't miss out on Lily's Hot Chocolate ($9.50). It was divine...rich, sweet, and made for a good drink & dessert. For lunch, I tried the Omelet Florentine with sourdough toast ($19.00; simple & filling) and a side of Celery Root Slaw ($6.50; fresh & tangy). For dinner, I had the Meatloaf ($28.00; salty, savory, and definitely sharable). read more

Max & Helen’s - Celery Root Slaw, Tallow French Fries, Omelet Florentine - Delis Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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Got to M&H about 45 minutes before opening and was approximately fourth in line. Absolutely wonderful service and the hot cocoa is definitely worth the hype! That being said, I know wait times can jump to six hours here and if that is the case, then I would say it's not worth it... read more

Max & Helen’s - Delis Near Me - Los Angeles, California

I had been to Max and Helen's before and was excited to go back to try lunch. Unfortunately, this visit was disappointing. We ordered a club sandwich, a BLT, tallow fries, and the celery root coleslaw. The sandwiches and fries were good, but the celery root coleslaw missed the mark. When it was set on the table, I honestly thought it was a pasta dish. There was no crunch and very little flavor. The bigger issue was the service. It took about 10 minutes before anyone approached our table. We ordered, the food was brought out, and that was pretty much the extent of the service until the check came. Nobody checked on us, nobody refilled our waters, and nobody cleared our plates. Midway through the meal, I started wondering if our server had left for the day. What made it stand out even more was the table next to us. When they sat down, I overheard an employee mention to the server that he had worked with one of the guys at that table at a previous job. As the meal went on, I couldn't help but notice that the employee was at their table at least once every five minutes, constantly refilling water and OJ, clearing dirty plates, and removing used napkins. Meanwhile, less than three feet away, we sat with empty water glasses and dirty dishes. At first, it was almost comical, but it really just highlighted the poor level of service we were getting. When it was time to pay, we had to wait again. I was just about to get up and approach the hostess when our waiter finally appeared. He never asked if we wanted dessert. I left disappointed. The food was better than Denny's, but the service wasn't and neither was the price! read more

Max & Helen’s - Club Sandwich - Delis Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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This place got so much buzz when it first opened, which was to be expected since it's helmed by OG chef Nancy Silverton and Emmy-winning producer/writer ("Everybody Loves Raymond")/foodie Phil Rosenthal. Located in charming and busy Larchmont Village, it initially had purported waits of up to 8 hours. The place is narrow and pretty petite; they added a good-sized patio later. About 6 months in, the waits have lessened, especially on weekdays. I visited twice and had no waits, but I was solo so was seated at the counter. They serve breakfast all day (8am-8pm) and lunch/dinner after 11am. The day-to-day operations are run by Phil's daughter Lily Rosenthal Royal and her husband Mason Royal. The decor and menu scream classic retro diner. The prices and food quality are of course more upscale. The bottom line for me is the place is totally fine as a local diner or if you're in the area, but I question the value of driving a great distance to dine here, or waiting more than 2 hours. There are plenty of quaint shops along this part of Larchmont Blvd, plus a lot of other eateries, both independent and chains. Since these were my first visits to Max & Helen's, I ordered the dishes that have received the most buzz. Breakfast was: the waffle, the Larchmont Slam, the hot chocolate. Lunch was: the patty melt, the tallow fries, the vanilla egg cream, the sour cherry pie. Waffle $17. From what I ordered, this was the best overall dish. The waffle was appropriately golden and crispy. The taste is not too sweet, but the dollop of maple butter makes up for that. Larchmont Slam $27--2 eggs, bacon or sausage, home fries and a pancake. The eggs were nicely soft-scrambled and had nice deeply golden yolks. I chose the sausage patties (you can get links too) and they were quite herb-y. The home fries are diced potatoes with lots of crispy edges, topped with sour cream and green onions. Reminded me of the potatoes at the Original Pantry Cafe, but crispier and with the toppings. The pancake also has nice crisp edges, a close second to the waffle. Hot Chocolate $9.50. Very thick and not too sweet, a bit reminiscent of the chocolat chaud at Angelina in Paris. Topped with a bruleed marshmallow. More like a dessert than a beverage. Patty Melt $27. High quality meat. The bread had little rye taste, it was very toasty/crisp, therefore quite greasy from the flat top. Nice caramelized onions and Gruyere cheese. Couldn't taste the spicy mayo. Note if you order the Cheeseburger Deluxe $27, tallow fries are included. Tallow French Fries $8. Very good, thin and very crisp. Vanilla Egg Cream $11.50. My first time trying this New York classic. Chocolate is the more traditional flavour, but I'm not much of a chocolate-lover. This was a fizzy vanilla soda, not to sweet. I'll try the vanilla milk shake next time. Sour Cherry Pie $12.50. The cherries were nicely tart. The crust was flaky, a bit over in my opinion, and a smallish portion. I love visiting this area of LA, and would return the Max & Helen's when I'm in these parts again. Larchmont Wine & Cheese and Clark St. Bakery are other popular places a few doors away from Max's. There's a Farmers Market here twice a week. read more

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Overhyped. Waited over an hour on a Sunday for a table for 4. Not one thing on the menu was worth the wait or price. We tried the eggs, pancakes, waffle, French toast and hot chocolate. Stop being influenced and go have breakfast elsewhere. read more

Max & Helen’s - Delis Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Being a Phil Rosenthal fan, we've been wanting to try Max and Helen's since it opened but decided to wait until the crazy wait times went down a bit. Wednesday morning at 11, the wait for a table wasn't too bad (and parking wasn't terrible either). Lots of stores on Larchmont to browse in while waiting for your table. Being a beautiful spring day, we chose to eat outside (the inside area was a bit on the noisy side). Abigail, our server, came by right away, gave a warm greeting, and told us about the specials. Excellent service throughout. Four of us shared a waffle with maple butter ($17) and the fries ($8). My buddy and I shared the pastrami Reuben ($24). My wife and I shared a vanilla milkshake ($14.50). The waffle was excellent - not sure if it was special because of the maple butter or if it would have been that good plain. Who cares, it was terrific. The milkshake was the best shake I have had in years (OK, this was the first milkshake I had in over 20 years). Overall, really good brunch spot. We will come again if in the area. read more

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* Wait: Visited on a Monday around 1 PM and waited about 30 minutes for a table. * Food: -Tuna Melt (8/10): Buttery and crisp on the outside with well-seasoned tuna inside. Overall I would recommend. -Diner Breakfast (7/10): A solid classic eggs, toast, and bacon platter. -Waffle with Maple Butter (9/10): The standout item and a must-order. Perfect balance of sweet and salty, fluffy on the inside, and crisp on the outside. * Service (2/10): -Took 15-20 minutes to be greeted after being seated, and only after flagging someone down because we were tired of waiting. -Food arrived within about 20 minutes of ordering, which was the only thing we appreciated. -An iced coffee we ordered didn't arrive until we were nearly finished eating and I tried flagging the waiter down for ten minutes but he wouldn't even check in on any of his tables or look towards the customers the past 10-15 minutes of attempting to grab his attention. -Other tables also appeared frustrated by the poor service. I couldn't even grab the waiters name cause he never introduced himself and just got our order but it's the male employee with thick curly hair. Overall, one of the poorest service experiences I've had. * Parking: Plenty of public and private parking lots nearby, so finding a spot on a weekday shouldn't be difficult. * Overall: The food, especially the waffle with maple butter, is worth trying, but the service significantly detracted from the experience. read more

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This place has been so hyped up on social media, and I'm not sure if it's really worth the price. For context, my friend and I shared the Larchmont slam and a hot chocolate, and we paid $42 including tip. The Larchmont slam is basically just a normal diner breakfast, nothing special. The hot chocolate is truly one of a kind, but I didn't really enjoy it. It was very thick (almost like chocolate syrup), and I could dip my pancake in it to make chocolate pancakes (great hack by the way). However, I couldn't even drink 1/4 of it because it was too rich for my taste. Overall, I think it's worth a try, but I probably wouldn't go again; sorry! read more

Max & Helen’s - Larchmont slam - Delis Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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Really wanted to love this place, but unfortunately the food was below average and the service was horrendous. We came in on a Friday morning and were able to easily find street parking. We added our name to the waitlist & were told it would be an hour wait. Ended up being a 2 hour wait & were not given an update... Once we were seated, our server took our order & then we didn't see her again. We only saw her when she came to tell us the kitchen "messed up our order" and our food would be delayed. I tried getting the attention of any server but no one helped us. At the end of our meal, I ended up just getting the attention of the manager to ask for more water, to-go boxes and the check. Apparently our server's shift had ended, but they did not assign a new server to our table. We ordered the patty melt, tuna melt, French fries, and hot chocolate. The only thing that was outstanding was the hot chocolate. It was smooth, creamy, and decadent. The patty melt and tuna melts were so greasy it was hard to eat. I was asked what temp I would like the patty melt, and although I asked for it "medium," I was served a well-done patty. The patty melt would also benefit from more of the sauce. Would not recommend either sandwich. Overall, would not recommend and would not return. Not worth the high price point or the wait. read more

Max & Helen’s - Tune melt & fries - Delis Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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I came on a Wed at 7pm with ZERO WAIT! I was dining solo, but there were so many empty tables inside and outside. Food was excellent- I opted for breakfast for dinner with the Larchmont Slam. It was my first time there so how I could I order anything else?! Gotta go classic. Every element of this plate impressed me. If I had to rank, I would put the pancake at number 1. Might've been the best pancake I've ever had. Fluffy with the crispy edge and HUGE. Number two would be the potatoes, they were cozy and homely, with sweet, buttery onions, and a dollop of sour cream on top. Chicken sausage was, well, good chicken sausage. And the scrambled eggs were... fluffy! No notes. Special shout out to their housemade hot sauce!! Don't skip this! So good. I don't care that people say this place is overpriced or whatever (I agree it was expensive, $27 for my meal was crazy) but at least it was HIGH QUALITY AND DELICIOUS! I feel like part of the price I paid for was the atmosphere-- nothing like a bar at a diner to give you a healthy dose of "Ah yes, life is great and I am well taken care of" read more

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Loved this diner feel, felt cozy but elevated. The staff gave great tips for ordering like adding some drip coffee to your Hot chocolate, making it more of a mocha once you get down to half of your hot chocolate. Phil did a great job here! read more

Max & Helen’s - Lily's Hot Chocolate - Delis Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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I was a hater before I could even get inside the club. But now I am a Max & Helen's believer. Max & Helen's takes what you know and love about American diner food and elevates it to new levels. Greasy yes, but in a soul warming nostalgic way. While yes pricing is proud (which was my biggest qualm prior to going) you can really taste the difference in thoughtful, higher quality ingredients and amazing service. My fiancé and I made a last min decision to try our luck and pop in on a Friday evening around 6 and we did not regret it! We were immediately sat at the highly coveted bar seating and were warmly welcomed by the staff. We started with the waffle which was to die for. Fresh off the iron, crispy but light, and came with a dollop of maple butter that slowly melts across the surface totally engineered for a perfect bite. Let's say it was demolished in under 2 minutes. I got the Larchmont slam with soft scrambled eggs, pork sausage links, a blueberry pancake, and the leek breakfast potatoes. Perfectly balanced and was a huge portion. My fiancé got the patty melt with a side of fries which were amazing. Do NOT skip on dessert, you must get the hot chocolate!! Rich, decadent and topped with a brûléed marshmallow creme it's a total show stopper. It honestly might have been my favorite part of the meal. I think my biggest tip is to go during dinner service if you're dying to try it out like we were. There's nothing more whimsical than brunch for dinner! read more

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Cute little spot! Everything was good but I wasn't blown away. The best thing we had was the breakfast sandwich. Everything is very rich, especially the hot chocolate. We couldn't drink it because it was soo thick and too rich for either of us. Everything was very aesthetically pleasing and clean and the staff is super sweet. I'd give it overall a 6.5/10 Have to edit review! Eating the cinnamon roll after leaving and it is AMAZING! read more

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Came here for a late lunch. Breakfast is served all day! Started off with their cinnamon roll. Fluffy. Divine! The icing was melty and fantastic. HIGHLY recommend. I got their egg sandwich and my friend got their bagel and lox. My sandwich was phenomenal. The buttered bun was divine. Hers was tasty as well. We shared tallow fries and those are a MUST! Crunchy and perfect. Only knock would be that things were a tad oily but that's because they are heavy handed on stuff like butter on the bun but I wasn't complaining. Someone had a birthday nearby and it was sweet to see them put a candle over the waffle. Cute touch. There's a bar inside, indoor seating and outdoor tables. Please note this is the new hipster place. Lots of people so assume there will be a wait. You can check in though and join the waitlist and walk around. Parking is wild at Larchmont so always add in time for that. It's two hour paid parking on the street. read more

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Such a cute little place with cozy luncheonette vibes and a nice outdoor seating area too. I sat at the bar and my server was amazing! Very sweet. Wish I remembered her name. I got a chocolate milk which was very nice and thick my blueberry pancake was a bit overdone but it didn't have that bad pancake taste that is hit or miss with places like this so that was good! The scrambled eggs were fine, and the sourdough toast was good. Overall a satisfying experience. read more

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Had been patiently waiting for the Max & Helen's craze to simmer down before making my way over. Guess I wasn't patient enough cause we put our name down at 12:45p on Saturday afternoon and got seated at 2:45p. 2 hr wait is less than ideal but I guess that's the LA tax to dine at a Nancy Silverton & Phil Rosenthal brainchild. Was a bit bummed to be seated outside cause their inside diner vibe is just too cute. Ordered a tuna melt for myself and a waffle and fries for the table. The tuna melt was a nice middle between indulgent and clean, if that makes sense. The American cheddar cheese wasn't a basic Kraft single which I'm thankful for. The main character was definitely the hot waffle with the honey maple butter. The hot and crispy waffle with a dollop of melted butter was one of the best things I've had. It was wildly good it took me on a rollercoaster ride. I'll go back just for the decadent waffle. The service was basic yet good. We were in and out pretty quickly which wasn't great after waiting for two hrs but oh well. I felt the pricing is reasonable for a fan fav sitting on Larchmont. I'll wait for the next wave to settle down before going back for another waffle. read more

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Yes, I'm back again I can't help coming here on my days off--my mission is to try everything on the menu! This was my third visit, and everyone is always so friendly. The waffles were really good (note to self: don't use all the butter), but still great with their spicy sauce. The Reuben sandwich was surprisingly amazing--I usually don't like warm sauerkraut, but theirs just works. The breakfast sandwich I had before was also so good. And the mashed potatoes... wow. Probably the best I've ever had. I almost ordered another one Definitely coming back again soon! read more

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The food is great and cool ambiance but the service is a little slow. The waffle and hot chocolate are unique to this diner. I'm glad the hype has somewhat died down as wait times are more manageable. Definitely a good choice if you're in the area but I'm coming from the Westside! read more

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Went on a Friday around noon and had about a 1.5 hour wait. Thankfully, there's a street full of shops and boutiques you can kill some time with. Indoor area is very cute (and small)! Has a nice charm to it. We ordered the famous waffle to share at the table, their slam plate, and a ham and cheese omelette. Waffle was very tasty especially with that butter on top!!! The slam plate was good-- eggs were good and cooked to ask, pancake was fluffy and soft, and chicken sausage was tasty. I will say their potatoes were particularly delicious. But I wouldn't die for it... or wait in another long line for it. read more

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Been here a couple times already since they opened. I can tell the hype is slowly starting to die down. My first visit- the wait was 3 hours long (during the week for lunch). My most recent visit, we only wait to wait about 30 mins. I'd say everything is pretty good, but definitely not worth waiting more than 30 mins. A bit on the pricier side. read more

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this place has been busy practically since it opened, with its old soda shop vibes and delicious food. we were prepared to put our names down and meander a bit. turns out we didn't have to. we pulled into a space feet from the entrance, third in line and in our spot (right by the kitchen) in record time. classic brunch staples seemed to be heightened there, be it the food itself, the music, or the feel of being in a true old school diner. but i will absolutely recommend the waffle, thick cut bacon, and some of the butteriest eggs i have ever had to go with your choice of beverage. (hey! there IS alcohol here.) if it hadn't been for our kind waiter who offered to top up our thick, deliciousness hot chocolates with some coffee, we may have left a few minutes earlier... and fully missed witnessing the man, the myth, the legend himself walk up to chat with other restaurant goers for a bit. top notch visit. read more

Max & Helen’s - GET THE HOT CHOCOLATE - Delis Near Me - Los Angeles, California

I finally tried Max and Helen's in Larchmont Village after hearing so much hype about it, and overall I thought it was good, just not quite as amazing as I expected. I ordered the Larchmont Slam with pancakes, eggs, potatoes, and sausage, and everything tasted fresh and high quality. There was nothing wrong with the meal at all, but for the price I left feeling like I was paying a little extra for the popularity and location. The restaurant itself is absolutely beautiful though and has that charming old Los Angeles feel, almost like it has been sitting there for a century in the best possible way. The atmosphere alone makes it a pleasant place to spend a morning. I would definitely come back if I was already in the area and would be interested in trying more of the menu, but next time I would go in with expectations a little more grounded than the internet hype machine. read more

Max & Helen’s - Larchmont Slam - Delis Near Me - Los Angeles, California

FINALLY ate at this place. Beware of the word ELEVATED. Omg, it's diner food. A $27 Patty Melt. Fries are $8 extra. A $19 turkey sandwich, fries are $8 extra. An $18 Tuna Melt, fries are $8 extra. Grilled cheese is $19, fries are $8 extra. Phil, give the people some fries with your overpriced sandwiches. The real punchline is at these inflated prices, Max and Helen would skip it and go to Du-Pars. read more

Max & Helen’s - Delis Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Solid old school diner with some incredible hits! As a massive Phil Rosenthal fan, I was so excited to try Max and Helen's! We got there at 11am on a Thursday and only waited a few minutes to be seated. I started with the hot chocolate, which was mind-blowing! So incredibly rich and sweet! Pretty much dessert in a cup, I recommend sharing! We shared the Omelet Florentine, Home Fries, and Waffle. The omelet was solid and simple. Loved the addition of the sour cream and onions on the home fries. The waffle with maple butter was the star of the show! It was perfectly crispy and the maple butter was both sweet and salty. I've never had a waffle like it. Must order!! read more

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Found the secret to the no wait: come after 2:30 pm. My friend and I walked in with a 2 min wait around 2:30 pm on a Sunday afternoon and were able to order a medley of breakfast and lunch. Max & Helen's gives all the aesthetics and nostalgia of a diner that is lacking in the Los Angeles area. Service was attentive and kind. We ordered the following: House coffee: 4/5 Waffle with maple butter: 4.5/5 (the butter was the star of the show) Tuna melt: 5/5. Divine. Crisp on the outside and the perfect amount of tuna to sauce ratio. A must to order. Fries - 3.8/5. Good solid fries. Nothing spectacular. Would love to come back to explore more of the breakfast menu once the hype dies down. Either way you can always put your name down and walk Larchmont village in the a.m read more

Max & Helen’s - Waffle with maple butter & tuna melt - Delis Near Me - Los Angeles, California

First time dining here! Wanted to try their famous waffles, & wow! Delicious! A little crunch on the edges and soft inside. The maple butter was divine!!!! Love the house potatoes also! Hot chocolate was a little tooo rich for me. Next time i'll just have juice or coffee. The pastrami sandwich was thick cut so a little tough for a bite. Service was good, although my server missed a few items on my brothers plate like the jam, my brother is tooo shy to mention it. So he had his toast with some of my maple butter. Overall, i will still come back for waffles and house potatoes. read more

Max & Helen’s - Delis Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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Good food, but a bit steep on the price. The service was great. The ambiance was nice. read more

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Classic diner food done right. Everything we had was great and the staff behind the counter were super friendly. We sat at the bar, so I can't really speak on the full table service experience, but the atmosphere definitely had that old school diner feel. Only thing that felt a little odd was the 8pm closing time. Kind of feels like diners are supposed to be the place you can wander into late at night, so closing that early takes away a bit of the classic diner vibe. Still, really good food and a spot I'd come back to. read more