This bakery offers a reasonable selection of sweets. When I went on a Sunday morning, the items were fresh from the oven and still hot. I tried the BBQ pork bun for $2.45 CAD and it was delicious. It was so good I went back for another one. Note that this place takes cash only and that the parking lot can be very crowded. Find a parking spot can definitely be a challenge. read more

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I was in the area running some errands. I haven't had HK pastries in ages and decided to pick up some buns. With the purchase of 6 buns, GST will be exempted. My favorite to get is always the chicken bun. I picked up some for B and he really liked the beef curry puff. Service was ok. Parking can be chaotic but it really depends on what time you show up. What I liked here is that all the buns are individually wrapped. The buns are made fresh daily. Overall, the buns I picked up were all tasty. read more

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Despite the sign outside indicating how many people could be inside the store, it was not strictly enforced. I was not very comfortable when more people came in after me and the staff did not bother to tell them it was over capacity. Plus they did not really social distance while inside. I liked that all the buns were individually wrapped. Layout was typical and the store looked clean. I bought the nian gao as it was close to the lunar new year and it was something we usually have. Cash only. read more

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I had the worst ever experience at this bakery. I ordered very specific pastries for my Lunar new year dinner and was horrified to see that my order was not what I requested. I had no choice but to accept what they foisted on me as it was too late to get anything else elsewhere. Although they claimed that they tried to call me to tell me that they could not fulfill my order, the very least they could have done was to offer a discount or other appropriate action to make up for my shock and disappointment. Needless to say I won't ever, ever, ever be ordering anything there again. in this case "0" stars would be appropriate. Such a huge disappointment. read more

This bakery reminded me how I used to buy pastry in my country. "Choose and pick by yourself" by tongs. I like that. Not big difference about lineup from other neighbor bakeries but I was happy to find chestnut danish. Steamed and minched chestnut mixed into dough with cream. Very savory but I could taste chestnut clearly. This could be my favorite here. Tips: small pasties near the cashier is available for mix match. Even you chose three different pastries, they discount. read more

In pandemic time, they only accept Cash, is unacceptable. First on the door, they didn't displayed any sign or maybe i over look the sign, say Cash only. Until I went to cashier with my chose barkey. I understand Cash is Currency in circulation. On my side, they should protect customers' health safety. They should put debit/credit machine. They maybe think will increase their business costing. Anyway customers health and safety is my important than...... read more

Excellent quick service tons of beautiful fruit cakes to choose from at great prices for christmas lots of bread and buns to choose from not big like fraser street but very clean and staff are nice read more

The worst customer service ever out of all the Maxim locations I've been too. I went inside to place a cake order for pick up later that weekend. The short hair lady (not regular worker, either manager or owner) took my order in a not very friendly manner, but I didn't mind so much since it's a Chinese place. Until I said I didn't want any decorations/fruits on top cuz I am gonna place a toy for my nephew on top; instead I asked could you please put some fruits on the bottom outline of the cake. Then she started to look irritated and said there will be extra charge for that. It seemed a bit unreasonable for me but I said ok, I don't mind paying. Then she wrote it down on the receipt (all in Chinese) in a very angry manner; and to top it off, before tearing the receipt copy to give me, she throw her pen in the pen holder; yes throwing; as if she would throw it at me if she could. That really pissed me off and I went you know what, I don't want this cake anymore, please cancel this order. And she went okay and turned away. Understand they are a big chain with many stores, they don't need a small customer like me. Good, I will never come back ever again. read more

Small bakery, small selection, crowded parking lot. Relatively well staffed, this bakery seems to be lacking some of the staples of larger bakeries. For example, this Maxim's doesn't have Pineapple buns with custard. That said, they do have a decent selection of many other popular pastries. The limited selection probably makes it challenging for Maxim's as there are several nearby bakeries that have a wider, if not different, selection. Maxim's is self serve, however, so you don't necessarily need to wait for someone to get your goods like many other bakeries. If you can't get what you want at Maxim's, walk across the street. read more

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I ordered a birthday cake for my dad of his 84th birthday few hours before picking up. I didn't expect much. But they made the cake so beautiful and so meaningful for him and me. I really appreciate their kind thoughts. Also not too sweet that my dad was able to enjoy it. Many thanks ! Updated: it's also the last birthday cake he had... thanks for the memories that last forever... read more

Maxim's Bakery is probably one of the biggest Chinese bakery chains around. Biggest meaning they make the most money in town, not referring to the size of their bakery. The price is a steal, the bakery items are great and service is always quick. Friendliness depends on the mood of the staff that day, but generally I've never had issues. The only thing to watch out for in this location is the damn parking lot. It's a nightmare since the plaza shares spots with London Drugs, McDonalds, Ken's Kitchen and a clinc. read more

This place sold us a birthday cake that is totally not fresh at all. strawberries already growing mushrooms. I would not recommend any one to show here. read more

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I just picked up a birthday cake that I ordered over the phone. When I went to pay and pulled out my card, they said "cash only". Why didn't they tell me this on the phone? Not everyone carries cash all the time anymore. I didn't have cash on me but my boyfriend did so he had to pay. If he didn't have any cash then we would have had no cake for my mom's birthday. Also, I'm pretty sure I saw the machines that print pin pad receipts so I don't understand why they won't use them. Especially when it's 2021 and your literally doing the opposite of doing your part in keeping cash to a minimum when there's COVID. Overall, this place doesn't seem to be considerate of customers and the current world situation. read more

Cash only. Good selection of cakes and chinese buns and pastries. Everything tastes fresh. Parking is a nightmare and spots are tight, but most folks don't stay long - everyone is in and out of this shopping center pretty quickly. read more

The service is good. Friendly and courteous. You grab a tray and tongs and you choose what you want, rather than them picking it all. I find this better as you don't have a bunch of people trying to get one of the workers to grab your items. The small cakes are good, not too sweet and fresh. Some places, the cakes are over powered with sugar. The buns are smaller than other places like Pine House and St. Germaine but that's because they are cheaper. You can get 3 mini coconut or pineapple buns for $1.50. At other places, it would be 1 slightly bigger bun for $1.00. So if you want smaller buns, it's good to go here. The taste is a little less flavorful but the quality is consistent across all Maxim locations. I don't mind it as it is still good. Plus sometimes I don't want a big bun to snack on. Parking wise, the lot can get hectic. I usually park on the upper lot beside London Drugs. The entrance can be tight but I usually exit towards 43rd as trying to go from 41st or Victoria street, there sometimes a traffic jam. If you don't mind smaller buns for a good price and picking up what you want yourself, then this is the place. Also note that it is cash only. read more

Not into baked goods? Have the mini spring rolls! I love them. 3 for $1.50, I think. They also have the usual Chinese bakery-type toppinged buns, sponge cakes, roll cakes, loaves of bread. Cash only. Be patient with the parking lot... It always seems full. read more

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At $4.95, their walnut butter pound cake is terrific value. The square apple pie is a personal favorite, while the sticky rice ball with either red bean or peanut filling a family fave. But generally speaking their prices are noticeably higher than Pine House two blocks away, hence the 3 star rating. Parking is nerve wracking outside, probably worst in Vancouver. I'd rather risk a hoverboard fire than to come in a car. read more

When you only have a few cents in your pocket and wants some decent pastry this is my go to place when in the area. Some items like the rolls are individually wrapped so I use these as my lunch box treat and it's already portion controlled for me. I love their fruit filled tarts. It does get busy given the area, however, customer service and turn around has always been respectably fast with me. read more

* Another location, with the same quality * Maxim's is a truly reliable Chinese bakery. I had never been to this location before, but the freshness of the product held up nicely to the location in Chinatown, yet in a slightly more modern setting. Service was quick and efficient, and the pineapple pork bun was still warm from the oven. The crunchy surface was deliciously crumbly, and the roast pork was sweet and juicy without being overdone or sickly sweet as is sometimes the case at other bakeries. Nice to find this location, where the parking is a LOT easier than Chinatown! read more

Convenient location. The buns are good here and selection is good too. I usually buy a bun here when I have a coffee at Starbucks. Parking is ok but can get very busy sometimes. Cash only read more

Service: good. Especially the younger girl. She was extremely friendly and cheerful. Location: good! Right in the Parking lot with other stores like London drugs, Starbucks, kens kitchen, etc. Food: this is where I have to dock a few stars off. The buns were lacking quality. They seemed old. (I tried three different ones). The filling was half empty and the sizes were small. Wasn't just the dough lacking, there wasn't much flavour in the actual ingredients. I was pretty disappointed. I probably won't come back for the buns. However the cakes looked pretty good. But I definitely won't go out of my way. read more

This is a great Chinese bakery. I love their cakes, not super sweet and quite light. The prices are great but they only take cash. If you love Asian baked goods then this is your bakery. They have a few locations. read more

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This is my go-to bakery. The quality is always good and the prices are unbelievably cheap. I love the sesame balls, egg tarts, and any bbq pork offerings. Location is convenient ( 41st and Victoria) and clean. Staff is indifferent and parking lot in front of the store is nightmarish. *tip- there is an additional parking lot beside london drugs that isnt great either but much better than using the front lot. Walk or bus it if you can. read more

Maxim's bakery has been around for many years, at least 10 years, and they have several branches in the lower mainland. It has been my little bakery place to dash in for snacks. My favorite baked goods have a long list, but a few stand out more. The egg tart is probably the most popular item in the store. There are two types, crispy tart and non-crispy tart. I liked the crispy tart more than the other one. Watch out when you eat and make a mess on the table ! Suggested serving with a plate for it. My second item is the chicken pie, a fairly tiny pie, slightly smaller than the size of your palm. However, when you eat it fresh, and hot, it tastes delicious. I remember in the early days, I would park my car in the car park and rushed into the store to buy a couple of bakery items, and went back to the car to finish them off ! One was not enough for a hungry person! Another item to mention is the Swiss Cake Roll. The cake is a perfect companion with a cup of coffee or tea. For the amount paid, the size is huge. Call a few of your friends to your home for the afternoon chat, and it will serve well and finished quickly. There are several flavours of it: regular, chocolate, and chestnut. I like them all. There are several tasty items pop up in mind, I will share some more items later. read more

AWESOME CAKE. Very yummy! I ordered on the phone but I mean it's hard to understand each other because the person on the phone was obvy spoke a diff language. We were having a hard time spelling out what to put on the cake but she said they can write it on the cake when I pick it up! After that whole situation on the phone I stopped by the place myself to make sure everything was ok (I mean I should have ordered when I went there smh) but I mean I lowkey wanted some of the ham and cheese and green onion bun (soo yummy and creamy). Anyways they were really nice! Way cheaper than annas cake house! Anddd I got a 10% off my cake order (prolly some day of the week sale thing for cake? - check out the tips and other reviews for more info on that) I went on a thursday if that helps. I suggest you just order in person! Plus my cousin told me they could put a picture on the cake for free which I didn't know about and I wish I put a picture. When ordering a cake I suggest you order a day or two before! I think I found my new birthday fruit cake place. Plus they have some yummy buns so its a win win. I guess it makes you spend more? Long story short, awesome place def recommend. read more

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Their portions have gotten smaller over the years but when I crave those pineapple danish twists I have no choice but to return there. Their egg tarts are good and their cakes are delicious too. read more

Chinese sausage with cheese bun 1.50 is ok, a different cheese than most Chinese bakeries. The ham and green onion bun 1.25 is good but it makes my breath stink so I stopped getting it. The tuna bun 1.50 is one of my favourites but they're never warm when I go and buy them in the afternoon. My family buys birthday cakes from here because the chestnut cake is always fresh. I tried a lot of items here and they're mostly good like the dried pork bun, garlic bread slices, the cream bun with coconut sprinkles. The worst item I've tried so far and PLEASE AVOID is the croissant. Doesn't taste like a croissant and trust me you would just dump it because it's like eating the crust on the loaf of bread. :( Update May 4 2017: Prices have gone up and quality and portion has gone down for this Victoria store! I recommend all maxim lovers to go to their Fraser store since they raised the prices but kept the original quality in their buns! More variety, spacious, and even have seats to eat in! Great quiet place to eat while the Victoria is so crammed! read more

bakery is good. service is so so surly. this is a haiku. um... more details? they are not overly concerned with selling things --- as in they'll close a cpl mins early and if you knock on the glass door they'll ignore you. 4/30 yelp challenge read more

Parking lot is quite crazy and annoying to navigate through. This bakery is totally worth that hassle!! The cakes here are so elegant and affordable, that they can make any birthday special. I really enjoyed the black forest cake it was delicious! read more

I bought a cake for my wife's birthday yesterday at Victoria Drive & 41st Avenue (on April 14, 2015 around 5:15 pm it's $19.50), but we are starting to have diarrhea today. I believe the cake they sold to me was left over a few days. It's too bad for the birthday. I will do not buy anything from Maxim's Bakery. read more

It's a hit or miss kinda thing. I'm a bit of a regular as I live nearby so I come by when I'm craving something. I saw portuguese egg tarts a bit ago, a new item. Bought 6 to try. All the crusts were raw. .. . Perhaps they've improved over time, but I probably wouldn't buy them again. read more