Maxine's Cafe & Bakery

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.

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!

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.

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!

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?

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.

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!

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!

Always great food and large portions. Best chicken fried steak in Bastrop. The staff are friendly.

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.