Maxine's Cafe & Bar

Excellent experience. I came here on a solo birthday trip to Vancouver and this was highly recommended by a friend. I checked out their website before going and knew I was going to order the smoked salmon rosti. It didn't disappoint! The fresh citrusy notes of the dill meshed perfectly with a rich gooey poached egg and the hollandaise sauce wasn't overpoweringly rich. The rosti it was all served on was crisp even to the last bite.

The atmosphere is cozy and welcoming; they were going for a European corner bistro vibe and it shows. The staff is EXCELLENT. They knew it was my birthday and multiple members of the wait staff wished me a happy birthday. I didn't feel like the rosti was going to be enough so they made a recommendation for some farm sausage that was a perfect pairing.

To finish, they surprised me with a complimentary eclair that I was a little hesitant to eat for a brunch/breakfast closer. It was great. Not too sweet, just chocolately enough, and didn't make me feel like I was bursting at the seems when I walked out.

My whole family is planning a trip to Vancouver in May, and I am definitely planning on bringing them!

I was in town and heard stellar reviews about this place so I wanted to check it out. First off, ambiance is very cute - there are multiple sections in the restaurant that had different vibes. It overall gave airy (because of the "patio" seating) French cafe.
Now onto the food. We ordered the brisket croque madame, smoked salmon rosti, and dutch baby, with my personal taste preference tanked in that order.
Brisket croque madame was really decadent, and the smokiness of the brisket paired with the cheese sauce was a good combo. Side salad was tangy and cut the heaviness of the croque madame, so I thought it was a good pairing!
Smoked salmon rosti was good - airy and fresh with the crème fraiche, herbs, and green sauce. My one qualm was the hash brown-like entity it was on was not the best pairing in my opinion, especially since it went soft and was no longer crispy.
Dutch baby was pretty disappointing honestly - texture was not as good as other ones I've had and the flavor was quite plain. Given that it was most reviewed on Yelp, it disappointed me, but perhaps my expectations were set too high.
Service was pretty slow - think we waited 30-40 min for our food to come out, but they did all come out together.

We came here since it is a popular brunch place in vancouver and it was so packed when we arrived. Luckily, we got seated right away near the window with a nice view outside. I got the salmon benedict and it was actually pretty flavorful. It came with a nice salad and hash browns on the side. However, one thing that bugged me was that the server asked me if i wanted avocado and caviar with my benedict, which I assumed was optional, but did not tell me whether they were extra charge or not. I ended up getting charge for those two and my total came out to be more than $30, which I was not super happy about. But the meal was delicious, but Im not sure whether i will return.

The wait staff was amazing. I order the salmon rosti which was so good and filling. I ordered a hot chocolate and the mimosa spritzer and enjoyed both. The restaurant was full of people with friends and family. It's airy and feels welcoming. Will go back to try a different dish!

I don't know if I have eaten a better breakfast in my life. Not only was the service impeccable, the food was divine and the ambiance was downright charming. Highly recommend this place!

I cannot stop thinking about this place!! First, the ambiance. Oh man. It's just so beautiful inside! I hope other yelpers' pix really do this place justice.

The wait staff are high energy and positive and really make the restaurant, especially for how busy it is! I sat at the bar, and the bartenders were so fun, funny, and personable. I didn't get their names, but I'd totally shout all of them out if I could.

I was there for a solo brunch date, and it was just fine. Got their version of a shakshuka, and a Caesar, all d both were fantastic. It was so hard to choose what to order, and I'm a little jealous of the dishes I didn't order also. I will totally come back if I'm back in Vancouver!

I came to Maxine's with a group of 10 women for a Bachelorette party and WOW. The staff was extremely friendly and kind despite the huge group size. Our waitress kept every water cup full, got every drink and food order right to the T, wrote a very kind welcome card to our bride, and generally brought the BEST energy! The food was fantastic, I tried the Smoked Salmon Rosti, the Dutch Baby, and the Avocado Toast, and all were unique and well balanced. They were also filling, so the prices felt very worthwhile. The coffee drinks were also exceptional. I would recommend this spot to any group size!

After getting their ads a bunch of times (guess IG knows I'm weak for brunch and French toast) I decided to visit Maxine with a few friends. Vibes are chic European bistro inspired, while still being cozy and casual. Compared to other brunch places, there's ample places between tables with sofa and heated patio areas. Quite attentive service as well. Most importantly, I really appreciate the fact that they allow you to make reservation.

Banana Foster French Toast ($21) 8/10
Look, if there's a french toast in the menu, 9/10 I will order it. Maxine's take involves tons of caramel, whipped mascarpone, bananas, and pecans. Love how soaked the brioche was and the caramel and banana flavour combination. Everything about the dish screams decadent sweet brunch and I'm here for it. It got a bit much after a while but there's no denying it's one of the best french toast in Vancouver.

Fried Chicken n Biscuits ($23) 7.5/10
The white gravy and eggs added a much needed moisture to the dish without being too heavy while jalapeno helps cut through the richness of the dish

Smoked Brisket Croque Madame ($26) 5/10
Definitely the most filling out of everything we got. Sourdough was overfilling with the brisket and gruyere mornay. That said, friend wasn't a fan of how heavy the cheese is and I have to agree with him.

Salmon Benedict ($23), The West End ($21) & Maxine Burger ($23)
Didn't try but got good feedbacks from friends who ordered these.

Loved the fried chicken (awesome coating) and the fries for an early dinner. Service was very attentive without hovering. We enjoyed sitting on the outdoor patio.

Came here on a Saturday morning since they only do reservations until 9:45am. I noticed around 10am they started filling up and people were lining up outside the restaurant. They have an inside, an enclosed heated patio and then the front patio which is not enclosed. The food was quite good. I found the salmon eggs Benny a bit on the saltier side but it might have just been the hash browns. The salmon rosti had nice flavours and textures but I wish they offered some salad to accompany the dish.