This place is amazing! It's located in the heart of Bastrop in the downtown area and parking is a little tricky if it busy. When you arrive inside you get a southern homey vibe and are greeted with smiles. I then noticed on the wall that they were known for their breakfast. So I was ecstatic to try it out. When seated I scanned over the menu and decided to try the Chicken Fried Steak breakfast plate. When the food arrived I was shocked! The portions were huge and the biscuit was so soft and delicious and the potatoes were crispy and delectable! The eggs were fluffy and the entire overall experience was phenomenal! I highly recommend this place and even the price was decent! So if you are in the area and want a good meal, stop bye! read more

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Minus one star for cleanliness. Read on. Very good breakfast. Popular! Tons of people. We only had about a 20 minute wait at 9am-ish on Mother's Day. That's fine because it allowed us a bit of time to check out downtown Bastrop. Once seated, service was American cafe classic. Very friendly and full of memorabilia on the walls and decore. The evening cleaning crew left us an upside down dead . . . Yup, you guessed it. We told the server, they might want to clean it up before seating the next guest at that table. Rule of restaurant opening is to sweep before the doors are opened. We will probably be back because it's still a great place for breakfast. CritDicks read more

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Popped in on our drive through the area and so glad that we did! Cute historic downtown area. Very cool vibe and great food! Our party ordered: Chicken fried steak-best they ever had. Scrambled eggs, bacon, sausage were really good. The praline french toast was on another level of amazing! Was told the cinnamon roll was great but the key lime pie was not, due to too much whipped cream. Service was decent and everyone got everything they needed. This place is amazing! We will return! read more

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I haven't had a Monte Cristo since the days of Bennigan's--almost 20 years ago--so my expectations were very high when I saw this much beloved dish on the menu. While this wasn't quite the nostalgic Monte Cristo I remembered, it was definitely good enough to scratch the itch. It even came with that sweet jam dipping sauce that's a must with a Monte Cristo. The sandwich had great flavor and held its own, and the fries were perfectly crispy and crunchy. Great rendition of a classic with a homemade take that still hit all the right notes. read more

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The food as always is absolutely delicious! The wait is worth it! Breakfast and lunch has never tasted better! The sweet tea is outta this world! The service is wonderful always smiles and quick!! The decorations make the place feel even more like old home and if you get the chance, ask for Linda the server! She's been her for 15 years!! read more

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Breakfast was great and the staff was friendly and attentive. I ordered the chicken fried steak and eggs with the biscuit. The chicken fried steak was nice and crispy and the gravy was flavorful. The biscuit was a little dry. My boys ordered the two egg breakfast with the griddle cakes. The griddle cakes were huge and delicious. read more

Maxine's Cafe & Bakery - Chicken Fried Steak and Eggs. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Bastrop, Texas

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Back fairly quick with the GD in tow...and sadly this was nowhere as good as our first visit. Service was definitely lacking, and we were there early...wife went with the Rise and Shine special...luke warm at best, potatoes soft...there crazy crispy and hot last round...burnt the first round of toast and took way to long for the replacement...its toast...My chicken fried steak was really good, tender...over easy eggs were a bit under on the whites....taters a miss a well....The GD went with eggs and a couple of sausage patties...that was pretty good...and we all shared a huge pancake...good flavor but really hard to cut thru...not burnt of anything....we won't write it off just yet...the first time was so good, we can try again....everyone has an off day. read more

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This is the Best biscuit and sausage gravy I have had in a long time: real southern comfort food and southern hospitality.

Lovely little spot in Bastrop Tx. I had the Greek salad while Tom enjoyed the chicken salad sandwich with sweet potato fries. Everything including the ice tea was great!. They also have tables on the front porch if you are like us and travel with a Pup read more

Maxine's Cafe & Bakery - Our copilot.... Arya - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Bastrop, Texas

Every food option on my table was great Omelet with spinach bacon veggies pepper jack Biscuits with sausage gravy HUGE pancake that was so good it's in top 3 all time best pancakes for me HUGE Sourdough toast excellent Coffee was great We loved our atmosphere here o downtown Bastrop at this diner for breakfast Plates are big so you could share Service started out slow but Was fixed quickly It turned out great I highly recommend you try this joint out We only ate breakfast but I will guess their other menu is as good or better read more

Tried something new with avacado toast. It was wonderful. The atmosphere is always casual and the staff are great. Emerald gave amazing service and always has a smile. The cook absolutely takes pride in his work. Food tastes great and the presentation is beautiful. Love this restaurant in Bastrop. Highly recommend. read more

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this place is packed so there was a long wait after we ordered, but service was friendly. the price is a steal considering how huge the platters are. their catfish and chicken melt were grilled perfectly, and we loved the hushpuppies and sweet potato fries. you can also sub egg whites for free, which went well with their homemade salsa. their jam and pies are on the sweeter side though. also just a heads up that they automatically include credit card service fee in the check. read more

Maxine's Cafe & Bakery - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Bastrop, Texas

Slid right in on a Sunday morning and grabbed a table for 2. Cute cafe in downtown Bastrop with a little outdoor seating. I got the chicken fried steak/4/4 could have used more seasoning on the gravy and steak. Husband got the Texas scrambler and liked his 4/4- pretty much a deconstructed bkft taco. They make their jam in house and it's good but I suggest spreading it when you are about to eat it as it is watery and soaks into the toast! read more

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THE BEST pancake I have ever experienced! Delightful delicious and rewarding!! Such a great gem find restaurant read more

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Found ourselves in Bastrop, on an exploration day. Say all the reviews for "Maxine's Cafe" so we headed there. Just so happens to be the day before a big car-show"Hero's and Hot Rods" a local Veterans Day celebration. Although there was a bit of a line at the front door, we were seated fairly quickly. The service here is amazing. We were acknowledged by our server right away, letting us know she'd be right with us. She'd just received two more tables just ahead of us. This allowed us time to check out the menu. Wow! Home style southern cooking just as you'd expect. I ordered "Chicken & Waffles", deep fried chicken breast, atop a fresh waffle. Choice of syrup or gravy (I chose both on the side). The combination was fantastic. Wife chose Half order (1 biscuit cut in half), of Biscuit with sausage gravy. It was quite "amazing". Now I know I use that word a lot, but nothing else comes to mind. Hot fluffy biscuit, smothered with sausage gravy with bits of country sausage sprinkled on top. It was simply "amazing"!!! Bastrop folks are very friendly and naturally kind hearted. My table neighbor commented on my appetite, as I didn't leave much left on my plate. The food is very good, the value is there and the ambiance is inviting. It can handle small or large groups. Just a nice place to refresh and refill will checking out the town. So, come on over to Maxine's and check out the amazing food, you won't regret it. Michael C. - Georgetown,Tx. read more

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It's such a nice atmosphere with a charming small-town feel just outside the city, and we really do love Bastrop. We were excited to try this spot, especially with all the great things we had heard. Unfortunately, our experience didn't quite meet expectations. We were quoted about a 30-minute wait for a table for two, but it ended up being over an hour. We completely understand that wait times can fluctuate, especially when it's busy, but the updates we received were a bit misleading. Once seated, service was a bit slow, though we understand how busy things were and tried to be patient. When our food finally arrived, it was not as warm as we'd hoped and didn't quite match the quality we were expecting for the price. We truly wanted to love this place, and while we appreciate the atmosphere and effort, the overall experience just didn't live up to the anticipation for us read more

Breakfast was a big disappointment. Maxine's was highly recommended by a local resident. Breakfast was barely edible. It was mostly a server problem. We were at one of the two outside tables in use. 1. We had no silverware when the server brought out food. When we asked for silverware, she snipped "I'm getting to that". 2. The scrambled eggs, bacon, and toast had NO heat - not even lukewarm. (The fried potatoes and fried eggs were fine.) The wait for silverware and unheated plastic plates didn't help. 3. The server never brought any salt and pepper for the eggs. She didn't come back after bringing silverware, so we couldn't request them. The butter was obviously reused - mostly separated into liquid and milk solids. We did find some to use, but questionable butter on cold toast was unappealing. 4. There was a long wait to pick up the bill/credit card. We finally got up to go inside and she came out. The other outside table had a different server, and seemed to get good prompt service. The breakfast would probably have been good if not cold, but we would never recommend poor service and careless refrigeration. read more

Not for me. Food was bland, and it took a while to get utensils after the food was served. Oatmeal portion was generous but way too soft for my preference. Omelette was ok but it didn't have seasoning or other things to pull the ingredients together. The food was prepared well and service was ok, but I've had better choices at Denny's, Waffle House, or any Mexican restaurant that serves breakfast. Probably just my personal preference, but the food was bland, not interesting. They did have Cholula though. read more

Maxine's Cafe & Bakery - Omelette (add the Cholula yourself) - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Bastrop, Texas

Stopped in twice on a recent visit for breakfast. As usual, the service is great and the food is very satisfying and good. Lots of options for a vegetarian. Still one of my favorites in Bastrop. read more

Maxine's Cafe & Bakery - Avocado toast plus grits - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Bastrop, Texas

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Met a friend for breakfast and loved it! Great service. I did an online reservation the night before and got right in. Quick and fast service. Ordered the eggs Benedict! So yummy!! highly recommend ! read more

Most pathetic club sandwich I've ever had. Mostly bread with micro slices of meat. Didn't include the tomato listed on the menu and they serve it dry with mayo packets on the plate. Wilted lettuce. Ordered onion rings on the side and they dumped whatever fried remnants were left in the fryer basket on my plate. Also took 30 minutes to get our food from the time we ordered. Will not be back. read more

Maxine's Cafe & Bakery - Fried something??? - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Bastrop, Texas

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This place is delicious! The serving sizes are huge no matter what you order. The food is all home style, country cooking. You can't go wrong with whatever you choose. We have been for both breakfast and dinner and both experiences were great. The service is always friendly. The ambiance could use a little update but it definitely adds to the small town charm of the place. Be prepared for a little bit of a wait when you go, but it will be worth it! read more

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We found this awesome restaurant with Yelp. It is small which emphasizes the 'close-knit community gathering place' atmosphere. But expect a wait. Luckily we arrived at the perfect time and were seated in 15 minutes. The brunch menu offers something for everyone. The staff was attentive and the food was fantastic! My only recommendation is if you order the Famous Fried Green Tomato BLT Sandwich with jalapeño cream cheese, get the cream cheese on the side. I think it took away from tasting the tomato... and yes... there are only 2 thin slices. For a Famous Fried Green Tomato BLT Sandwich the famous stars should be the tomatoes.... Where are they? read more

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A classic, good old southern breakfast spot serving breakfast all day and lunch items as well. Famous for their legendary griddle cakes (bigger than my head), Maxine's serves up every classic breakfast dish you can imagine - from eggs your way to tacos, biscuits and gravy, pancakes and waffles, grits, oatmeal, the list goes on. Definitely a great spot to drop in when visiting Bastrop! Conveniently located on a strip of shops and vendors, there's a lot to do in the area for a few hours with family and friends. No reservations ahead of time, just drop in and they'll seat you as soon as they can. Quick, casual, southern hospitality service. Food is fresh and made to order. Parking is widely available in the lot behind the restaurant and street parking around the area! read more

Maxine's Cafe & Bakery - Pecan praline griddle cake - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Bastrop, Texas

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Our first time coming was a quiet Tuesday Morning at around 9:30am. Bailey helped us out and she was terrific! She was even so kind to walk my daughter to the restroom. I can't thank everyone here enough for such hospitality and perfect service. It was a peaceful atmosphere too!! We ordered the kids griddle cake & the breakfast special, 2 kids ojs and a water for moi. Came out too $22 which is not bad compared to other places. We will see you again Maxine's! read more

If you want a great tasting breakfast with southern hospitality this is your place! The Texas Benny was phenomenal, the eggs were perfectly poached, the spicy hollandaise sauce had a very mild but delicious taste and the potatoes were seasoned perfectly so there was no need for ketchup. It was very busy but I was sat within 15minutes as they had said and was greeted by our waitress shortly afterward. If you are looking for a fresh, home cooked breakfast that is filling you have to try this place! Tip - parking can be a bit tricky but down the street towards the city buildings there is a bit more parking. read more

Hometown diner feel Competent focused service. Comfortable environment. I ordered the pancake It was fluffy and yummy and huge. Spousal unit ordered Willies Breakfast and he enjoyed it. The sourdough French toast was spot on read more

Downtown Bastrop Maxines is a local fav and treat. Just love this place. They are awesome for breakfast and lunch. Their omelets are spectacular and huge - they never skimp on fresh and lots of ingredients that you select. Willie's plate is a delightful dish with eggs your way, meat and grits or oatmeal plus a side of French toast. Their lunch options are amazing. Recommend starting with a southern fav fried green tomatoes and then enjoy a great southern menu of options. One tiny warning: One griddle pancake is over 12" round ...so order one and you might want to share...but it is so delicious and comes in various flavors you might not want to. Seriously come hungry for southern delights and you won't be disappointed. read more

What a nice little place, very busy. We were seated after a few minutes waiting for a hostess, who also brings you your drinks and cleans up tables. Our server shows up and we ordered our breakfast. I and my FIL ordered the rise and shine. The bacon was delicious. Biscuits and gravy were delicious. The biscuits are so large and soft. Hubby said that his food was awesome! Coffee was brought when cups were empty. I don't believe that there is anyone that has been there will complain about the food or service. read more

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The service was great!! Bailey was our server n she was wonderful! The good was awesome n the ambiance fit perfectly, like Granny's place

Off to a very slow start. One sweet waitress brought us water after close to ten minutes after being seated and said our server would be with us shortly. After another five minutes the hostess was very curt when asked about our server. We had to ask again and she was even nastier. But then Bailey saved the day. We were approaching 30 minutes at this time. She swooped in with a beautiful smile and great attitude. There apparently was some type of crisis with our server. Anyway Bailey saved the day and turned our zero star visit around. If we had started with her, it would be a 5 star review. BTW we would have left under normal circumstances but for a myriad of reasons we stayed. read more

Just visited the restaurant today. Server was very kind. However, I ordered the Texas Benny which is supposed to be a Texas version of a Benedict with hollandaise sauce. We waited FOREVER for our food to come and when it did I am almost 100000% certain that the hollandaise was substituted with mayonnaise! Then I found a white, short, curly hair in my food. I'm out. read more

This is a "expect to take your time " kind of old town restaurant. The pancake feeds 3 alone I swear but it was so very, very good. Bacon was delicious if somewhat overcooked in areas. Service was great. Overall it's a HUGE breakfast- very delicious, but HUGE! read more

After several recommendations from neighbors and locals, we decided to try Maxine's after church and weren't disappointed. My daughter and I arrived around 11:15 am after attending early church service. When we checked in we were told the wait would be about 25 minutes. We waited outside where there were tables and chairs. It was early and still pleasant enough out, so the wait wasn't bad. About a half hour later we were called and seated at a table where another party of 2 were seated on the opposite end. The table was large with plenty of space between parties and the folks were pleasant so we had no problem sharing the table. It was nice to have friendly exchange with strangers in these polarizing times! The food was enormously fantastic in every sense! I ordered an iced coffee with caramel flavor and Willie's Hearty Breakfast which included a whopper of a pancake, choice of meat (I chose sausage), eggs (perfectly soft scrambled) and potatoes or grits. My daughter had the chicken and waffle -- the tender breast fillet was perfectly crispy and tasty. She said her sweet tea was the best she's had. The food was definitely worth the wait and we hope to return soon! read more

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We were in Paige for the Viking Festival and I wanted breakfast before driving home.  Plus it's fun to check out new places!  Did my scouring of reviews of a few places in downtown Paige and ended up choosing this spot. We arrived around 10:00 AM on a Sunday.  This place was packed with a line outside.  Fortunately for us, they had outdoor heaters running and there was a fella picking his guitar and singing to entertain us while we waited.  Got to check out the historic marker on the building as well during this time.  Once inside it felt like a hometown diner for sure.  Stuff all over the walls, waitstaff moving back and forth with refill coffee pot in hand, and buzz of many conversations happening all around you.  So if you're looking for a quiet spot to sip your coffee, this ain't it!  But that's not why we were there so it didn't bother me at all.  The noise level was pretty good for being so crowded actually - we could still have a conversation without yelling at each other. The waitress we had was sweet as pie.  She was mature in life and when we asked if it was always this busy, she replied "Oh hon, I only work weekends!".  Smart woman - that's where the bank tips are I'm sure!!  We proceeded to order and she looked shocked as I ordered what felt like enough food to feed a family of four and my husband got an English muffin. LOL!  But you know - I wanted to try several things, what can I say!   I ended up getting Willie's Hearty Breakfast (11.00) : A Griddle Cake or French Toast served with 2 eggs, any style, your choice of bacon, sausage patty, or ham steak & your choice of home fried potatoes, oatmeal or grits.  I went with the blueberry cake, bacon, over easy eggs, and grits with added cheddar cheese.  I also added in a half order of biscuits and sausage gravy.  There was hardly any room on our table for two when it all arrived!  This was a solid well done breakfast!  The bacon was thick cut and cooked perfectly.  The grits were just good old southern grits, but when I added the bacon and cheddar - droooool.  Eggs were done just right and the cake was huge, bouncy, and yummy as well.  That biscuit gave my grams a run for her money - so fluffy and soft.  The gravy was good too, but could have used more sausage and for it to be more crumbled and spread evenly throughout.  There was really just a big chunk.  But the flavor was spot on for this Southern classic.  Needless to say to go containers were taken and lunch on the road later was just as satisfying as the first round.   I can see why it's so popular.  Solid service, good breakfast options, and located in the heart of historic downtown. read more

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Great food. Friendly owners. Everything cooked fresh in house and with original recipes! Try the grits best I've ever had. Batter on the chicken is lovely as well. read more

The slab of meatloaf was enough to feed a family of 4. I didn't mid the meatloaf. I was just turned off by the mystery ingredient in the mashed potato's. I am a perplexed at what the heck they put in there. And I could not recognize any actual cheese in the macaroni. So disappointed. $20 with iced tea. read more

Maxine's Cafe & Bakery - Meatloaf dinner - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Bastrop, Texas

Solid breakfast place. Get there early it is very busy on weekends. I luckily was solo and sat the bar. Huge omelette with tasty potatoes. Biscuits were good. Gravy was ok - not much flavor- but when I dressed it up with pepper and hot sauce it was just right. Friendly staff too. Easy drive from the Hyatt for those in the area. read more

Maxine's Cafe & Bakery - Omelette, Biscuits and Sausage Gravy - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Bastrop, Texas

There are several tables outside along the sidewalk, 2 of which have a bench so you could seat 4 people if 2 of them squeeze onto the bench. The outdoor seating is half covered and half semi-covered depending what time of day it is. I got the migas, which was a delicious dish. I left out the jalapeños though. Even the side of potatoes was delicious- seasoned well. Hubby got the chicken fried steak. I wasn't that impressed- the gravy made the chicken fried breading all soggy, and the steak was under seasoned in my opinion. The onion rings were great- breading had a hint of sweetness to it. Mashed potatoes were all right too The kids meals- Mac & cheese was really good, not bland. The griddle cake (pancake) was HUGE. Like I don't know how that's a kid's meal bc even as an adult I would not be able to finish that thing. read more

Maxine's Cafe & Bakery - Some covered outdoor seating - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Bastrop, Texas

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In this review, we're doing dessert first! Maxine's pies are phenomenal! When you walk in, you're greeted by a tall pastry case of pie options. I looked them over while waiting for our table, but didn't make up my mind which one I wanted. Then, after the meal our waitress explained the day's varieties, and allowed me to go back up to look at the case once more, once I knew what was what. I settled on the butterfingers pie, which I knew was a risky choice, because it looked and sounded rich and sweet. It was, but it was not overly sweet. It turned out to be a peanut butter butterfingers pie, and the peanut butter balanced out the butterfingers sweetness, but of course made it every bit as rich as it looked. The crust was good too! I've had so many unremarkable pie crusts that I've made a habit out of eating the pie filling and leaving the crust behind. This crust was worth eating. There was also a selection of fruit pies and cheesecakes. It was a little picked over by 12:30 on a Sunday, as to be expected. That leads me to my next point. We arrived at about 12:30 on a Sunday. There was a short wait for a table for 2, but a longer wait for bigger tables. The décor and ambience were cute, as expected. I was a little surprised they were playing modern-ish pop music in the background. As for a main course, I didn't have much because I wanted to save room for dessert. Also, my husband is on a keto diet, so he can't eat his sides. He ordered an omelet, and I had his toast and grits. I probably should have ordered the biscuit and potatoes instead. For my protein, I ordered some scrambled eggs a la carte. I sure wish we could order entrees without being obligated to pay for empty carbs as sides. (Although I don't count dessert as empty carbs, because that's full of joy!) I want to come back here to try almost everything on the menu, but it's probably best for my health that it's way outside of Austin! read more