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    The Pleasant Cafe

    3.8 (142 reviews)
    Closed 12:00 pm - 9:00 PM
    Updated 1 week ago

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    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
    Outdoor seating

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    Buffalo Chicken Egg Rolls
    Delia D.

    Great food drinks and service always. Cute little classic Maynard spot and vibey ambiance always

    Son of a nutcracker
    Chelsey E.

    First time at the Pleasant cafe and it absolutely lives up to its name. There is a chill vibe to the whole place and the music isn't too loud. The staff is so kind and the service is quick. I started with the soft pretzels and dip, which were warm and buttery and perfect I could not stop snacking on them throughout the meal. As for the main dish I got the roast beef with au jus, and some fries. The fries are my favorite kind, thick and crunchy but not too oily and the sandwich was phenomenal. The bread has a nice crust but soft center and the meat was just melt in your mouth delicious. I believe it was one of the chefs who brought it out to me and he was so charming! I am absolutely going to make this a regular spot when I have some extra going out money.

    Buffalo tenders.
    Christopher C.

    Been coming off and on for a few years. On Patriot's Day 2024 I had the best Buffalo tenders ever seen on planet Earth. Perfect on the inside and out, with sauce that was not overwhelming. The waitress stated that they are marinated in buttermilk for a long while, and they were perfection. Ordered the Big Mack as well (a similar rendition of the big chain's product) which was sensational. The fries were also noteworthy. Hard to get a good firm outside and soft inside. The waitress was terrific. Good selection of draught beer. Pleasant should make note of their current chef. He's a keeper.

    Pleasant Cafe outdoor dining in downtown Maynard
    Brian S.

    Oh yeah, "Maynard". And oh yes, "The Pleasant Cafe". Local area folk have gotten used to the question "where is Maynard", while all know every town around (Concord, Acton, Sudbury, Stow, etc). But one of the timeless gems in little Maynard is the Pleasant Café. Owned and in the same family For decades, it's the place to grab a beer on tap, watch the game on a plethora of TVs, it's right in the midst of downtown Maynard (walk around, walk the area), has outdoor seating and the food! Now, do I wish sometimes that "old pleasant cafe" returned and donned the 5 dollar Tuesday cheeseburger with the 3 dollar PBR, YES! However, the menu has gone a much welcomed improvement and gentrification in the last few years, and the food is GREAT! Classic Americana in a three piece suit. Everything is flavorful, good portions, and cooked well.

    Bourbon chicken breast sandwich with Parmesan truffle fries and a Delicious S'Mores cocktail.

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    I'd like to go and try the food, but I can't since there is nothing vegetarian on the menu at all for my wife to eat.

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    10 years ago

    Love this place! Now open for lunch. Excellent burgers. Sculpin IPA (and an excellent selection of other IPAs) on tap. What's not to love?!

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    Some of the best chicken tenders around and they have a good assortment of IPAs. Good place to have a beer.

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