Maxine's put the HOME in home cooking! Food is AMAZING, service is incredible (Thank you Sal for your recommendations!) Will definitely be back! read more

I've been coming into Maxine's for 15 years. By far my favorite breakfast brunch spot in the city. Great food and selection. Great vibe and an amazing staff. It's a place i get stoked to go to. Dave and company give the place a family vibe. Warm and special. read more

Get the pork chop and eggs for breakfast . It's not cheap , but great quality . Friendly servers and relaxed MDR vibe

Been coming here for years back when it was Maxwell's . Glad it's back! Great vibe, great people, great food!

This is a complete, local gem! Been going here for over 20 years. Great vibe and people. Food is on point. Support our local small businesses as much as we can. Love this place. Pretty sure you will too. Thank you for so many amaing meals over the years. :) read more

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We went here because I really needed biscuits and gravy and this place has it. Not only that, but they have a huge biscuit that's like 6in across. It was cut in half and loaded up with gravy. We also had bacon, eggs, potatoes, and a waffle. The biscuit was really good, the gravy did the job, but I thought there was something that hit a little off. I'm not sure what it was, but there was a sweetness from something. Maybe it was even the biscuit. The rest was exactly what we expected, which is good. The service was pretty good. We sat outside in the back, but people came through often enough. I'd like to check out the inside the next time I go. And I'm also going to get the biscuit plain and load that sucker up with jam. I bet it will be perfect built up like that. read more

Two eggs, hashbrowns, bacon/sausage, toast. Classic diner vibe and service. You do these two simple things really, really well. read more

Maxine's Cafe - Interior - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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Best cozy breakfast vibes on the west side. Underrated but let's keep it that way lol don't tell Tik Tok

visiting from Texas with my family, came in with a family 5 the lady told us we will be next to be seated , a white family came in after us and they sat them before us her reason was because they had 1 more kid than us absolutely ridiculous I wouldn't recommend read more

What a great find. The service was very friendly and the food was good. We will definitely be back when we are in the area.

So this place is great! Food delicious! Service was great! Went during the week and still busy! Tate our server was so sweet and was working hard with all the costumers that were there. The cooks make great food! Everything was spot on delicious! The place is like a mom and pop place so relaxing and rustic with all the stuff from the beach area. Seating was great! Booths need to be a little more spaces for larger guests. Other places are so expensive! In my opinion they give you quality food and won't break your wallet.It's nice to have a great cafe like this in the neighborhood. read more

Everything about this place was amazing! The food, the service and the ambiance was great! Sal our server was very helpful kind and funny. Made us feel comfortable. Would definitely recommend to anyone looking for a great meal and service read more

Maxine's Cafe - Veggie Benny - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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Maxine's was super delicious! We got there and it was PACKED. Luckily they had some seating outside so we got seated right away. There is not a lot of seating inside but it was cute and cozy. Service was AMAZING. Our server was very attentive and took our order quickly making recommendations for us too. I ended up getting the chilaquiles with chorizo and it was sooo good. Highly recommend! Their menu is small but their food is delicious read more

Maxine's Cafe - Chilaquiles - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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The food was very good and the portions were extremely large. The service was great - Sal was outstanding! Great local place, do yourself a favor and go! read more

The service was very friendly - we went around 9am on a Saturday and got seated right away. We got the Maxines Garbage Omelet and Sunrise Sandwich. Both were delicious! Fun vibe with local energy read more

Maxine's Cafe - Bruce's Sunrise Sandwich - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Los Angeles, California

It's an establishment all right. One of those places that you say to yourself "if only the walls could talk" - but let's focus on the food ambience and service. Also, pay attention to their hours of service as they close early. Servers are all super nice, friendly and helpful, they're busy but attentive. Portions of food are pretty big - definitely more than enough for an average meal. We were all super stuffed. It's kind of a casual dive style diner in my opinion, serving all the staple breakfast and early lunch items you'd expect to find in such a place. there's something charming about it - small dinning areas a little cramped but it's like telling you to come back again and again... not fine dining but as expected. read more

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Me and my girlfriend stop by after a workout class Food is great I had the 2x2x2 Service was quick we share table and we didn't mind with other people Love how they keep pouring coffee Parking was not an issue The ambience is amazing read more

Maxine's Cafe - 2x2x2 with a side of 2 eggs - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Really good food and service . We enjoyed all our food and would def come back again . Definitely recommend

Happy they've reopened. Everyone was so nice. I was a regular at Maxwell's for many years, glad to see the new management is charging ahead. The food was great. We all loved our breakfast dishes. Fresh, well made, big portions. Cute little back patio. Don't forget to ask for their homemade salsa, still delicious. read more

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Came here to eat with my girlfriends and had such an amaxing experience. Sal helped us out and let me tell you he was hustling but never forgetting to be kind. I dont think Ive ever had such an amazing experience at a restaurant. On top of that the food was amazing ! Sal also offered us the salsa made in house which was so good. Would recommend to anyone ! read more

It was ok. The crispy hash browns were soggy and obviously left over from breakfast. The service and ambience were fine. For what you get, it was expensive. I would not be rushing to go back. read more

Food was prepared fairly quick which was nice. Small friendly hometown diner feel. Chose my omelette since it included avocado. Would have been 4 star but took off a star since avocado was clearly old but still put on my to-go order. read more

Maxine's Cafe - Old avocado - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Los Angeles, California

I'll keep this short and sweet. This is a solid old school restaurant that harkens back to the marina del Rey of the 80s and '90s. The staff seems to be either extended or family... And they were very friendly. The food itself is just fine. I was impressed at the quality of the biscuit. Next time I'll try the biscuit and gravy. The restaurant has patio and back of the house seating. We sat in front which had a window to let some air in as they don't have air conditioning. read more

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I used to come to Maxwells way back in the day and sooooo glad that it's now Maxine's. Love the entrance... so cute. Attentive and amazing service by Sal. Met the owner and her pup who were super nice. Sat outside as it was a beautiful day and the food was sooooooo good! Chilaquiles with chorizo - bomb!! 2x2x2 - my son loved it Loren's scramble - my daughter loved it Hibiscus tea was good but I prefer it to be sweeter. Will definitely be returning soon. read more

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The food is great for what it is. I'm happy that the chef is Peppy's son from the much missed, Peppy's Galley. Chilaquiles are on point. I ordered mine with salsa verde and eggs over east and recommend that if you're into it. Service was friendly, but mostly nonexistent. I think that because there's so few servers and they have such brisk business, they're unable to make sure you're coffee or tea is full. Perhaps they could use a busser to assist? Overall, 4 stars for the food and decor alone. Service needs a little help, but they are very nice and that counts for something. I'll definitely go back. read more

My fiancé and I did our weekly beach run up near Marina del Rey and searched breakfast nearby. Walked into Maxine's and was immediately greeted with a smiling hostess; not someone coming up on the end of a 6 hour shift. The food was great! And the service never missed a beat! read more

what a great find!! maxine's is an adorable cafe with a cozy interior and great food. this place has probably the best biscuits and gravy i've had in all of LA - the gravy has a lot of sausage and is actually seasoned well. the biscuit is light and fluffy and buttery. its also only $12!! i also got am omelet which was a little underdone for my tastes, but the chili bean sauce it came with was fantastic. their fresh oj is great and service was awesome too. everyone was very down to earth and kind. there isn't too much seating because it's quite small but there are 2 tables for larger parties, the seating is all handmade wooden benches and tables. im so happy to have found this place so close to home :) read more

Maxine's Cafe - restaurants story - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Los Angeles, California

I used to go here a lot when it was Maxwells and the food was always great. Now it's changed. Went with a friend for brunch and I wish we had gone elsewhere. The service was fantastic (that's why I gave three stars) so at least there's that but the food was not good. The eggs were under cooked, the potatoes had practically no flavor, and the French toast was bland and soggy. I make better food at home. Super disappointed because the food here used to be so good. Won't be returning. read more

I don't know if anyone else visited this place when it was called Maxwells before it got downgraded from an A to a B, to what I think was a C health grade briefly, but I might be mistaken. Everything has changed for the better. The kitchen is open, and waitstaff is friendlier, we had "Sal" and he actually genuinely made me laugh. Plus, he remembered my mom's order, and she's notoriously difficult to serve. Even the music is better, and it feels happier and more lively. Definitely would recommend checking it out again if you'd given up on it like I had... it's the same as it was more than a decade ago, maybe even a little better? It was the best place I've been to for breakfast in the area for years. The food was better too than before. 5/5, will be coming back again soon. read more

Maxine's Cafe - The recent story of Maxwell's as taken poorly from my phone - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Los Angeles, California

My first time trying this quaint little cafe. Though it's a bit pricey I highly recommend this hidden gem to anyone looking for a delicious and charming breakfast spot. Thank you for a pleasant first experience. read more

Been living in the neighborhood for 30 years, but never got to go to Maxine's because there was ALWAYS a long line in the weekends (when I don't work!). On a Monday, I had to call in sick to take my son to DMV. After DMV, we stopped by Maxine's and guess what? No line! Food was good, and the service was awesome! read more

There's everything to like about this place - the food is excellent, the service is amazing, and the vibe is top-notch. Their brunch and coffee items have me coming back regularly. read more

10/10!!!! True hidden gem in Marina Del Rey! From the cutesy vibes outside to the chill eclectic atmosphere inside this place is spot on! The best part of our visit was the host/chef Sal. His witty personality and good vibes made this experience elite. We ordered various items from Greek omelettes to breakfast sandwiches to the 2/2/2 platter. My custom caramel oatmilk latte was chefs kiss! The food was beyond amazing! When I tell you that you won't regret it I mean it! Come check out this unique breakfast brunch spot and ask for Sal! He made our trip truly unforgettable! Well for sure come back! read more

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I love Maxine's!!!!!!!!! Started coming here after work in the mornings and it's been my go to for breakfast. I usually build an omelet with a side of hash browns and every time they've been so consistent. I do wish the omelet was slightly bigger but I'm not complaining. Staff are always great and the place reminds me of an old school diner. One of my favorites. read more

Cute spot. Very friendly people. Huevos rancheros were perfect (5/5), my Santa Fe salad w/carne asada was not good (2/5). My fault for ordering a salad at a breakfast joint. Carne asada was mostly gristle or tough tendon, whatever, it was just awful. Maybe they just saved a bunch of leftover bits and tossed it into the salad. The greens/plants were absolutely not worth $21. I love salads and this was the most disappointing one I've had this year. Please retrain the salad maker. read more

The service was fun and efficient. Bravo boys! We also loved the food. Quirky, good decor too!

Very gracious and accommodating staff with good food. Because of our experience with kids, our server got a very generous tip (30% for breakfast) and he made a point to thank me for it. I've never experienced that at "fancier" restaurants so I was even more impressed. read more

Sal was so charming and was totally on top of everything! The food was excellent and the atmosphere was great. Such a cute stop, I am so glad we found it! Service was excellent. read more

Maxine's Cafe - Scramble - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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Love this place. The staff is friendly and the food is consistently good. Whether it be my boring breakfast orders, or my kids fancy French toast orders, it's always awesome. We love Maxine's. read more

Morning breakfast was delicious! First time visiting Maxine's and it did not disappoint. We ordered the Sunrise Sandwich and the Breakfast burrito both with crispy hash browns. Service was super nice and friendly! Nice cozy coffee shop vibes! Worth a try and yes we will be back. read more

Maxine's Cafe - Breakfast Burrito with Turkey sausage - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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