Max Brenner is known for chocolate. When the guy at the front desk of our hotel recommended it, I looked up the menu and somehow found a menu with only sweets. He insisted that the full menu has so much more. I'm glad we listened to the recommendation, So, naturally, we ordered a chocolate strawberry daiquiri and an Old Fashioned that was prepared with a chocolate-coated orange wedge on a toothpick over the bourbon. I was skeptical, but the chocolate really works. And, the daiquiri tasted like the best milkshake ever. I was bummed that I missed the breakfast menu cut-off, which was totally my fault: it's available until 4:00 pm. But, we both loved what we ordered. The Brenner Burger is a hefty 1/2 pound of beef topped with 2 thick onion rings. I added a fried eggs to get my breakfast fix. The waffle fries were exactly what I love: crispy, well-seasoned, and served hot. My wife's Margherita Panini was bursting with flavor from the roasted tomatoes and the fresh basil leaves; definitely the choice of you want to keep things lighter. The service was flawless: fast, friendly, and quick to bring extra napkins for our deliciously messy sandwiches. And, of course, we bought chocolates from the gift shop for people we care about...including ourselves. Love means chocolate, and a whole lot more at Max Brenner, read more

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Food/drinks: okay I've been here three times and only came for their dark chocolate milk/mexican hot chocolate and based off those 2 drinks, I love it!! Every time I come I ask for dark chocolate! I also love their hug mugs Atmosphere: cute! Huge inside and good for to go or dining in! Service: good! Friendly every time I've been here Price: pricey but makes sense for location! read more

Max Brenner New York - Dark Mexican Spicy Hot Chocolatechocolate - Desserts Near Me - New York, New York

It's been years since we been to Max Brenner. We went to a nice dinner somewhere else and came here for dessert. We were beyond disappointed. First, they tried to seat us upstairs. It is being repaired. You had to walk over plywood planks with the hopes and aspirations to not fall through the floor. It was dirty. Light sconces going up the stairs were hanging out of the wall. You felt like you were sitting in a storage closet with all of the clutter around you. They then moved us downstairs. While better, still outdated and not clean. The place needs an overhaul of new furniture and a fresh coat of paint. Now to the food. It was meh at best. Just not the same Max Brenner. I would recommend avoiding until they address the issues. read more

Worth the hype! The food is sooo rich and every bite tastes better and better. The food is very buttery but it makes it taste great! The dessert was on a next level though. The chocolate from the churros was so creamy and yummy. The place was not too full and not extremely noisy either. The waiter was definitely attentive and very sweet. Definitely want to return next time I'm in NYC read more

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Great dessert spot, and it does get crowded. Luckily, they take reservations which is a good idea to get. Also, it's a pretty extensive menu from regular entrees to an array of desserts. After we had a big meal, we opted to just try a couple of the drinks instead of a full dessert and went hot and cold. The peanut butter hot chocolate was rich and creamy and came in a "hug mug" cup which was handleless but still held a lot of drink in it. We also go the chocolate hazelnut hot chocolate which was really a knockout. It was tall and sweet with a very strong hazelnut flavor with the shavings on top. There are a lot of options so everyone can get what they want. Even though it was crowded, the service was responsive. There is a small gift shop in front, and we wanted to get a gift box, and the associate there was very helpful even though she was multitasking as hostess. The items are a little expensive, but they are high quality, and both the drinks we had were worth it to indulge in a sweet treat. read more

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Ambiance at Max Brenner Restaurant was ranch style rustic and ruff with wood beams on the ceiling, wood tables and chairs. It reminds me of camp. The classic cheese burger & the waffle fries were good & basic (stingy on fries - more fries please) The 3 Shrimp tacos were good (was more like an appetizer than a entree) , the Southwestern Cesar salad with chicken was fulfilling & the Lemon herb chicken with mashed potatoes was a nice entree. The Dessert was a chocolate crepe it okay nothing to brag about & The "Homemade churros" was hard, not chewy or soft, it came with chocolate, caramel & strawberry sauce, I wasn't impressed. The place is huge on the inside & seems to be a popular place based on the crowd when I was there, went after our play at Daryl Theater. Our server was perfect. I'd recommend this place if you're not looking for elegant dining. read more

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Truthfully, the first time I walked into Max Brenner, I was confused and couldn't process what kind of establishment it was because of how huge and multifaceted the restaurant looks. I was in NY for one of the first times in my adult life and I think I literally walked in and asked the hostess what the place was. She was really nice about telling me it is a restaurant and didn't make my confused New Jerseyan self feel bad. For context, I believe there is a bar area, a dining room, however the decor was beautiful and caught me off guard. I had a solo dinner here on a day that I was exhausted from work and wanted a pick me up dinner. My server, Ian, was very patient with my menu indecisiveness and how long it took me to order, which I very much appreciated, and his suggestions were on point. I feasted with my eyes first, then my phone camera, then I devoured the waffles. I'd been craving brunch and brunch for dinner helped my sour day turn sweet. When I was a kid, my cousin who lives abroad visited for a business trip and had large plastic syringe shaped chocolates. Super cool, and ever since then I told myself, "When I grow up I want to go here!" and that I finally did, and it definitely lived up to my expectations. I have a family history of diabetes and I am a competitive weight lifter, so I don't indulge in sweets often, but every time I have a hard day in the office I think about coming here. I will be back soon, and please give Ian a raise and bonus! read more

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After spending the day in the city, we were decided to head here for dinner and dessert. It's been a while since we were last here. Retail store in the front. They have updated and expanded their menu since we were last there. Street parking only. We started off with a chocolate shake and then shared a pizza and panini. Better than I expected. We ended the evening sharing Max Famous Chocolate Mess Party which was decadent! If you are chocolate fiends like our family, you can't go wrong coming here at least for dessert. Service was friendly and attentive. read more

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Went to Max Brenner for dessert but was amazed by their dinner instead. My cousins and I all got an assortment of items for dinner and dessert, but everyone agreed that the spicy vodka pasta was the star of the show. It was so flavorful and a really big portion! Two of us were able to share it. I got the baked cookie dream for dessert to share, which was a little disappointing. But honestly, that pasta made up for everything. read more

Max Brenner New York - Baked Cookie Dream - Desserts Near Me - New York, New York

As a kid, I loved coming to Max Brenner for birthday and graduation celebrations. It was a family occasions near Union Square. I think my 15th birthday was spent here. Over the last couple of years, it feels like it's just been going downwards. Prices have gone up, staff cut, menu's stagnant, business suffered. When we arrived at 6pm on Friday- it was crickets. The restaurant we once known is no longer there. Only one customer was sitting at the bar the entire time we dined. No bartenders were in sight and the gift section was closed. I remember saying to the waitress how quiet it was for a Friday night. She then whispered back, "Shhhh....Don't jinx it!". Indeed, maybe I've jixed it. The whole evening we were there, the business was bad. This led me to want to point out a couple of things (these are the things I have noticed as a long time New Yorker who has been to Max Brenner numerous time). Number 1. Every one is upset and not happy about high inflations. But for Max Brenner, you don't have to increase your prices to adopt to the current "economy". If you want to have regular customers, adopt and make it comfortable for your customers. Make your menu a little more affordable. I remember a waffle with topping used to cost $12-$14. Today it is double that, and we are talking about waffles with some toppings. If you go a little deeper in your food analysis, the cost of your ingredients aren't expensive. It's 90% flour, sugar, chocolate and some fruits (with the exception of eggs that have went up in price). Your basis operations ingredients are cheap. These is no reason to increase your signature dishes as if people are doing fine dining at your restaurant. Decrease your food price, increase in quantity. Number 2. People are no longer drinking like how they used to. For a cup of a specialty alcoholic drink we order, it was $17. $17 for an alcoholic drink that wasn't serve in a nice glass. It was disappointing. Max Brenner - your specialty is not in alcoholic drinks, either you limit or update your alcoholic options. Otherwise, it would be a waste of your alcoholic license. I also suggest that you price your milkshakes at around $6-$8. Classic fondue $25 max. Sides like addition banana max $2, not $3.5 for a half of a banana - to me that's ridiculous. Number 3. Expand your breakfast menu beyond 4pm. Your current menu has a few savory items for lunch and dinner. It is not diversified enough for the afternoon and evening crews. I understand that dessert is Max Brenner's specialty, but with the way the restaurant industry is going, you'll have to adjust to accommodate. Number 4. Use your space wisely. This location is big, expand to use the bar section as an in house kitchen. Come up with creative combo breakfast deals. Make it dinning friendly. Put more of your gift sets out. Number 5. Clean your space!! Not sure what the hygiene is like in the back end at the kitchen but the bathroom and the space seem dirtier than usual. If the restaurant is already feeling dirty when it's quiet, imagine when it gets crowded? I know the rent at this location must but high but without adjusting your pricing and increase the quantity of your customer basis, I just feel that it would be hard for me to return as a regular customer. read more

Max Brenner New York - $230 for party of 5 adults eating dessert - Desserts Near Me - New York, New York

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We went for drinks and will definitely come again when we visit New York. The chocolate martini is so good. We also has the espresso martini. I wished the one in Las Vegas was still there so I could try the food. read more

Max Brenner New York - Chocolate Martini and Espresso Martini. - Desserts Near Me - New York, New York

Thanks to a sweet trifecta, I love this chocolate bar! This place has a magical ability to help you make room for their menus, full of delightful dishes, ranging from appetizers to desserts, even in a full stomach. After a meal, I somehow still squeezed in a European classic fondue, waffle fries with aioli sauce, and banana hazelnut crepe to share with two pals. With the heavenly sweet strawberries, fresh bananas, and moist muffins, I savored each morsel after dipping it in my choice of dark, white or milk chocolate and toffee. The crepe was light and fluffy with the bottle of chocolate sauce to pour to my heart's content! It was refreshing to visit an immaculate, whimsical, yet romantic (if desired), venue for an escapade. You can have fun with the Swiss tradition of penalizing men with a round of drinks and women with a kiss for her neighbor or date to her left when they drop a morsel in the fondue. Alternatively, create your own etiquette and games :) Service was helpful, fast, and responsive. Their staff explained the difference between the sharing and European Classic fondue as well as recommended what worked well for our group by simplifying the options from four menus: drinks, food, desserts, and specials. Whenever we ran out of fire in the grill to toast some more s'more's, they refilled it thrice along with our glasses of water, which were never empty. Moreover, they even serenaded tables for birthday parties (when requested). Props to the manager (Fred) for operating a well run restaurant, addressing a variety of external issues out of their control (due to crazy circumstances by perhaps mischievous competitors or customers addicted to America's drug of choice), and leading his diverse team to emulate his exceptional leadership and interpersonal skills. It's no wonder why the founders hired managers to embody their spirit given they even look like them as depicted on their uniforms. Who needs a silly blue genie in a bottle when you can order a chocolate fantasy to enjoy your special day, thanks to the clever and creative chocolatiers and their well-trained staff! read more

It's very easy to get a seat here, it's open late at night, and it's chocolate galore. I came here the other night with a girlfriend to grab some hot cocoa and they were too light, almost Swiss miss like. I just didnt want something as heavy as the thick hot chocolates. But funny enough, we split a spicy rigatoni pasta and it was 10/10 fantastic. So if you're having a late night craving for pasta, this is lowkey a sleeper hit. read more

Max Brenner is one of those places that I always wanted to try just for the novelty of it, but never got around to it. That is, until February of this year! We visited for a family member's birthday, and I have to say, considering the size of our group (8,) our server was attentive, and super calm and helpful. I chose the single Belgian Waffle Dubai option, and it was crisp, yet soft in the middle, which I love! I'm so glad I got the toppings on the side, so I could control some of the sweetness level of my dish (the toppings were SUPER sweet.) My husband ordered a Spicy Rigatoni Vodka dish, and it really was better than I expected considering they specialize in chocolate. and not Italian food. I actually finished his dish- it was that good! My Chocolate Old- Fashioned was also delicious. No regrets on finally making the visit to Max Brenner's:) read more

Max Brenner New York - Belgian Waffle Dubai Toppings - Desserts Near Me - New York, New York

Tried this spot and even got a reservation but we ended up getting there a half an hour earlier and they were able to seat us. It didn't seem very busy and maybe that's because there was construction happening outside which made it harder to find. Overall the food is good just really sweet, so if you have a major sweet tooth you should def come. If I was like 8 here I would've gone crazy, nowadays a little too sweet for me. Nice service and great experience though. The espresso shake was really really good. read more

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Love that they're open really late! The dessert menu reads like a kids' dream. Just had a frozen chocolate and it was great. Too rich for one person to drink on their own, best shared! Service was very friendly. Highly recommend, great for an indulgent chocolatey dessert. Loaded waffles, fancy crepes, rich hot chocolate drinks, milkshakes.. and the like. read more

February 19, 2026, decided to go to restaurant after attending and covering the Winter Film Festival with some of my colleagues. The food and service were excellent. The manager came over a number of times to make sure all was going well. I have known the evening manager for many years, his professionalism and kindness as well as his staff is why I always come back when in the area. Thank you all! We had a number of dishes too and all taste delicious. The business continues to be remodeled. read more

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Come for the waffles, not the drinks Came in to try some hot chocolate after the Christmas market, but couldn't help ourselves to ordering the Max French toast waffle. The waffle was the highlight-- it was scrumptious and amazing. For drinks we tried the frozen hot chocolate and pistachio milkshake. The hot chocolate was super rich; too much chocolate for me. As for the pistachio milkshake, I couldn't taste the pistachio at all read more

Max Brenner New York - Hot Milk Chocolate (2 stars) - Desserts Near Me - New York, New York

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Went again the other night before a movie. There were gnats all over the place: it was really gross! I talked to the manager, who said they were aware of the issue and had talked about what to do. Not really a very pro-active response. She offered to comp a dessert but we really didn't want more food. She have offered to comp a meal. They need to clean up their kitchen before I go back again. read more

This place feels a little outdated, like it was probably a big hit 10+ years ago. But, they do have a rather large menu, to my surprise anyway, that features a lot more than chocolate. Someone nearby ordered a burger and it was the biggest most perfect looking burger I've ever seen. But my fam popped in for chocolate -- hot chocolate in a hug mug, crepes covered in chocolate and strawberries, and a brownie dessert. They liked it so much we returned later during our stay for breakfast. Our servers were nice and helpful on both occasions. I enjoyed their Mexican coffee with a little alcohol in it, and then their black coffee for breakfast. Both went well with kids leftovers!! read more

Max Brenner New York - Plain waffle, chocolate on the side - Desserts Near Me - New York, New York

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I was recommended Max Brenner by friend in NY, but would not recommend again. We had a reservation last Wednesday at lunch time. there was maybe 10/15 people at most in the large restaurant. I order one chocolate Martini that was just ok. I waited 45mins for a plate of pancakes(called illegal white chocolate pancakes), my daughter had to wait 50 minutes for chocolate waffles. Although the pancakes looked delicious on arrival, the pancakes tasted like cardboard and were stuck together, and barely warm. I think they may have been made a day or two before. Awful. My daughters waffles we cold and almost solid, the chocolate pieces covering every hole of the waffle was solid barely melted. I think they may have been store bought and put in a toaster. For those 3 items and a glass of water the bill came to $66. I don't mind paying for food if it's good, but this was just awful. We left leaving the food barely touched. I think the staff didn't care because they felt we were just tourists. Would not recommend this place. read more

I was craving hot chocolate and this place drew me away from my hot chocolate cravings which is good news for my cholesterol levels. When we arrived, the line to be seated was pretty long but for a party of 2 we immediately got seated once we got to the front. When we were seated, there was zero utensils or napkins which we had to ask for and didn't get until the 3rd try. - Crystal Churro Fondue - The churro was extremely unimpressive as it was both stale and dry. All the other dips were way too sweet. The churro-to-dip ratio was also quite off as there were 8 churro sticks to 3 giant tubs of dips which we couldn't get through half of it. - Max Famous Italian Thick Hot Chocolate - This was way too sweet and felt like you were drinking cheap chocolate. We couldn't finish half of it because it was too overwhelming. Not sure if I would come back again because overall, the food was just too sweet. read more

Max Brenner New York - Max Famous Italian Thick Hot Chocolate - Desserts Near Me - New York, New York

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Absolute trash food , the quality of the pizza alone makes Pizza Hut taste good , very overpriced also read more

Max Brenner New York - Pizza slice left over , my kid wouldn't even eat it at the restaurant - Desserts Near Me - New York, New York

Now if you're a hot chocolate lover like myself this place is it!!!! The food is pretty good as well . I've. Even going here for years . A little sad they took the waffle chicken sandwich off the menu. They do have a Philly cheese one tho although I dnt eat red meat . The ambiance is inviting for people of all ages read more

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Came to the location in Union Square, it's a much quieter scene than the Times Square store but their hot chocolate is just as thick and delicious. They have a new "Dubai" hot chocolate to fit in with the trend. The crispies add a nice touch, though the pistachio flavor is completely overwhelmed by the chocolate. Still one of the best hot chocolates you can get and has been a favorite of mine for years now. read more

This place is quite the experience. I highly recommend the European fondue experience. It gives you an amazing experience where the kids and you can enjoy milk, dark, white chocolate, and caramel. You have an experience where you can roast marshmallows and dip as well as have other things to dip in this fondue experience The chocolate chai is one of the best chai my wife has ever drank in her entire life. I love the hot chocolate here. One of the best hot chocolate I've ever drank. read more

Max Brenner New York - Hot chocolate - Desserts Near Me - New York, New York

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Chocolate Chocolate welcome to the land of Chocolate. Walking in we was greeted by our host who seated us within seconds. We inform him we was celebrating a Birthday and wanted to make her feel special. His response was pleasant and reassuring us he had it under control. We actually decided to order dessert first then main course. We wanted to bring out the dessert first so they could sing Happy Birthday which they did. My niece was so excited and happy especially with the dessert Build Your Own Fondu with fruits,marshmallows, and cookies. They also bought her out a bowl of vanilla ice cream with rainbow sprinkles. Everything seem magical and beautiful. We later order the Mac and cheese and buffalos wings. Excellent. Our cocktails where delicious Gummy bear martini, mango margarita and strawberry margarita. We enjoyed our meal. As we was leaving we was greeting with a chocolate syringe for the birthday girl along with a hug. read more

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First and formos the here is so pleasant, friendly and very loving. My family and I decided we would try this restaurant for the dessert since I kept bragging about the time I visit this spot years ago and had a divine time. We agreed we would surprise my little niece with a Birthday surprise dessert. Our hosts who sat us down we made sure to tell him it was her Birthday. He told us don't worry and he kept his word. Then our waiter was so clam, relaxing and patient. We all know dealing with undecided children's could be a hassle or annoying. But he kept his cool and was very attentive and knowledgeable by evenin showing us photos of the items we where going order before we purchase. The Mac and cheese is hands downs on point and so darnn good. We had the Buffalo wings the kids loved it and we did as well. Can we get another round of wings. And our cocktails was so good my mango margarita was made with fresh mango because the drinking couldn't put it DOWN! Overall a excellent restaurant and very kids friendly. read more

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Real life Charlie and the Chocolate Factory in there. My grinch heart grew several sizes this day just because of how wonderful of an establishment it is. Wow. I will be trying everything on the menu and every variation. I got the thick Italian milk chocolate and I wanted to cry tears of joy. The hostess was amazing and in general it was clean and well presenting. I'll be BACK. read more

Food fantastic everything else says walk away from this place. The nasty attitude of the hostess should have been the warning. Then we sat in a fire trap upstairs that felt like outside so cold!! Slow server and dirty table. Had to ask for old plates to be taken. Mandatory tip is BS when service sucks. Felt like I was in a closet !! Never again read more

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This is definitely a great spot to gather with a big group of friends to celebrate something. There's a lot of seating and an upstairs as well. Our server was nice and helped us with giving us ideas. The churros tasted stale and the chocolate wasn't as deep as we thought. The chocolate only filled the first circular layer and was quite shallow but the dessert did get the job done. There was also a mini flame for toasting marshmallows but there wasn't any pieces of graham crackers to enjoy the marshmallows with. Probably wouldn't order the chocolate set again but this was a fun experience. read more

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Haven't been here in awhile but not sure why! If you are a chocolate lover, this is mandatory to dine at! From coffees to lunches to desserts, it's got chocolate covered! The fav for this visit was the churros and the dips! Dark chocolate & raspberry combination was delicious! Service was excellent and restaurant nicely decorated and clean as well! Enjoy! read more

Max Brenner New York - Desserts Near Me - New York, New York

I would never have known that Max Brenner has a restaurant! The prices were pretty steep for entrees so I decided to eat beforehand and get a sweet drink. I tried the chocolate martini and it didn't disappoint! Very sweet and chocolatey and came with a chocolate-dipped strawberry! Ambience was nice but nothing too fancy. I definitely want to come back and try more sweet drinks and desserts! read more

Max Brenner New York - Iconic Chocolate Martini - Desserts Near Me - New York, New York

Save your money! I've been getting hot chocolates at THE CHOCOLATE ROOM in cobble hill and they are delicious! My husband and I used to go to Max Brenner so when I was in the neighborhood I stopped in for a hot chocolate. At $8 and tip I thought it would be amazing. How wrong I was. Either their quality has gone downhill or I have been spoiled in Brooklyn. The hot chocolate was SO BAD. I asked for more chocolate. I was told "no." I should have asked for a refund or another one. Such a waste of money. :( When I got to the bottom of the cup, all the chocolate was there. It clearly was not mixed properly. I used to love their food but the "no" makes me "no" customer in the future. Save your money. read more

Who doesn't love chocolate? I know my children and I do. I came to celebrate my daughter's Birthday and although the chocolate was delicious, the food itself left a lot to desire. Small portions, not cheesy enough and just wasn't satisfying but the customer services was great and so was all the rich indulging chocolate. It's very expensive but I'd love to go for just a bunch of chocolate lol. read more

Max Brenner New York - Original Mac & Cheese - Desserts Near Me - New York, New York

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Even for breakfast - Max B delivers A usual for stops in NYC and BOS. Consistent. Innovative. Relaxing atmosphere. Chill staff. read more

Went to the famous Max Brenner to try some hot chocolate while in New York. First things first, since the place is very popular, reservation should be done prior to visiting. Luckily, we got a reservation within 2 hours. The server had a blase kind of attitude, which instantly put me off. But I let it go, since it was a busy day and she must be overworked. My friends and I were taken to the second floor. When I say it was unappealing, please believe me. It didn't match with the rest of the vibe of the place. And it was too crammed. Luckily, the server told us, we could get a table shortly on the main floor, so we immediately took her up on it. It was quite a long wait until our table got ready, but that was expected as the place was packed. When we were finally seated, it took forever to even get someone to take our order and had to ask for water multiple times. (assume 15-20 minutes) We ordered few of the Original Hot Chocolate, Creme Brulee Martini, Chocolate Martini and a Chocolate sundae. The Original Hot Chocolate was too sweet, I couldn't take more than a few sips. The Chocolate Martini was okay. Creme Brulee Martini was the only saving grace of the evening.. light, boozy and delicious. The chocolate sundae was gigantic.. while I liked the presentation, it was again too sweet and since it was too huge, the ice cream melted too quickly .. i liked the brownie pieces but most of the sundae went to waste. Not a good experience here, *sigh* read more

Max Brenner New York - Chocolate sundae - Desserts Near Me - New York, New York

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I went with two friends who were visiting from out of town on a Monday afternoon. I remembered how much I liked their chocolate martini a few years back. I was surprised to see it empty at lunchtime but we had a lovely experience. Our waiter was very nice and comped us the dubai hot chocolate which was sooo yummy. We each got an espresso martini which was just as good as I remembered. For lunch, we had a veggie burger, spicy rigatoni (our waiter highly reccomended) and the mac and cheese. We all loved what we had and the portions so big we ended up taking half home. Would definitely recommend read more

I love this place and maybe all the stars were aligned that night. I was solo that night so I sat at the bar counter and was attended by a very friendly waitress. I honestly just want something to snack on and wasn't sure what to get. I did want a cocktail and she highly recommend the chocolate martini and OMG!!! It was so delicious and she was right. The cocktail glass was frosted with chocolate on the bottle and the drink came with this chocolate piece!! The restaurant is massive but I didn't concern myself with the rest of the place. read more

Max Brenner New York - Iconic Chocolate Martini (Get It!!!) - Desserts Near Me - New York, New York

I came in for dinner with some of my girls (reservations highly recommended) when we arrived it was packed so I'm happy we had a reservation! We started off with some espresso martinis, and I tried the Mac and cheese! The drinks were awesome, and the Mac and cheese was creamy and so flavorful! Our waiter was attentive and very kind. The restaurant was spacious and had a nice vibe to it! read more

Max Brenner New York - Entrance - Desserts Near Me - New York, New York

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