Maxfields Pancake & Waffle House
700 E Schaumburg Rd, Schaumburg, IL, 60194
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Address :
700 E Schaumburg Rd
Schaumburg, IL, 60194 - Phone (847) 781-0300
- Website https://www.maxfieldsschaumburg.com/
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Opening Hours
- Mon :6:00 am - 10:00pm
Specialities
- Takes Reservations : No
Delivery : No
Take-out : Yes
Accepts Credit Cards : Yes
Good For : Breakfast
Parking : Private Lot
Bike Parking : Yes
Wheelchair Accessible : Yes
Good for Kids : Yes
Good for Groups : Yes
Attire : Casual
Ambience : Casual
Noise Level : Average
Alcohol : No
Outdoor Seating : No
Wi-Fi : Free
Has TV : No
Waiter Service : Yes
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Edward S.
Best of the Best!!! We've visited this restaurant at least once a week for years and years so we can speak with authority... The Best of its Kind! A lot of dishes to choose from. Great portions. Excellent service. FLAVORFUL Extremely INEXPENSIVE!!! Pick this restaurant on top of any other for a casual meal any time of the day... you will enjoy it.
(5)L Z.
Typical breakfast fare and atmosphere .... Wouldn't go out of my way to go here but if you're in the neighborhood and want a good breakfast it's a safe bet.
(3)Ra Khi R.
Nice place, def worth a stop by if you're in the area. Try the wonderful pancakes..you won't regret it!
(4)shaun M.
Maxfield's is the neighborhood place to go, relax and eat a decent meal. For a good price too! I have to admit Maxfield's doesn't have the best food in the entire universe. But it is decent and it taste good enough for me. The reason I like this place so much is because: 1.) It's cheap 2.) you get free soup and bread with any lunch order 3.) The staff is extremely friendly 4.) They have a great pie selection Go hear when you just want a nice cozy relaxing meal.
(4)Mike I.
Awesome spot for good, fast, and reasonably priced, diner food. The waitresses are super friendly and as efficient as any restaurant I have dined at. My favorite, and her name escapes me, is an Irish woman (with brogue) who just has a great personality and is extremely hard working. I have eaten here both for dinner and breakfast although the family and I primarily dine here at breakfast time. Awesome pancakes (I go with walnut raisin....yum!!), awesome omelets (according to my wife as I don't eat eggs), delicious french toast, good coffee, great turkey club sandwiches too (my consistent dinner choice). The best part, it's about 1/2 mile away from home!
(4)Candice G.
This place is like comfort food to me. They offer a french toast, breakfast with fresh squeezed orange juice, two sausages, two pieces of bacon, and eggs for like 6 bucks. I think every restaurant should offer a french toast combo, I love it! I got a bacon chicken wrap once with soup to go and it was fabulous. Fries are very yummy and hard to stop eating. Prices are unbelievably good and I feel this is as good as it gets for a greek restaurant.
(5)Diane L.
I'm not a breakfast person but my daughter and her boyfriend love this place sooooo I decided that I would go with them. I ordered the bacon, hash browns with cheese, coffee and their potato pancakes (yuck) I sent the potato pancakes back they were not good at all (gummy). The coffee was just okay as was the pancakes. The service was fast and friendly but overall it's just another family pancake restaurant.
(2)CJ Q.
HUGE menu. Generous portions. Breakfast fare anytime. Casual. Best cream of chicken soup on sundays. Most of the dishes are very good. Never have room left for dessert, but we always take em to go - too good not to! Staff are attentive too. We're almost weekly regulars. It's great to pop-in when we don't feel like making dinner nor the fuss and expense of going to a chain/fancy restaurant.
(4)Rufus L.
I enjoy this place, it is a very nice place to eat and their prices are the same as any fast-food restaurant. The only issue I have is they have yet to get my eggs correct on the first try, if you are wondering "scrambled easy".
(4)Kamila T.
My boyfriend and I went here for breakfast a few weeks ago. The food is good, the orange juice is fresh, fast service, clean glasses & silverware - can't ask for much more from Maxfields. This place attracts many older couples and families because of the friendly atmosphere and good prices. Overall I give Maxfields 3 stars - its your typical Greek owned restaurant with a good breakfast crowd. I'll be back for more (and not only because its right around the corner).
(3)Anna B.
I've been there a few times recently during lunch. I think the food is good, but for a waffle and pancake house, they don't make a great omlette. The service is fast, which is really helpful during a super rushed lunch break. My next thing to try will be the crepes:-)
(3)Bam A.
Great food, great price, and a terrific staff. We went ona Sunday morning and were seated within 10 minutes. Considering how busy they were this was really fast. I would say the place is kid friendly, as well. I'm not sure why the main page here says it isn't. I would highly recommend their asparagus and mushroom skillet. The portions are sizeable and delicous so be prepared to share. The fruit compotes were homemade so that was definitely another bonus.
(5)Barbra F.
A typical diner....breakfast lunch dinner.....unlmited coffee. You can always expect a decent meal. The wait staff is normally good too.
(3)Amar M.
Great avocado bacon omelete
(4)Michy A.
Amazing service and CREPE heaven for me!! Fruits were fresh, food took a while to come but it was worth it. I live about 40 min. From here, considering making the drive for this spot!
(5)Kay J.
Not that great. Typical Greek-owned coffee house. I would not eat there for lunch or dinner, but it's OK sometimes for breakfast. However, the cook must be in a hurry because he often undercooks the food.... eggs can be mushy, and the hash browns are NOT BROWN.
(2)K. E.
This place is 2 minutes from my house. It's a good place for "breakfast for lunch or dinner" as they're open until 10. The food is great, and you get the classic diner "way too much" food. The people are nice enough.
(4)Sarah D.
Every mom in the Elk Grove/Schaumburg area is here after they put their kids on the bus on the 1st day of school! The service is great, reasonably priced, and I have never had a mistake on my bill or food order. we usually come here with lot's of people and I have attended a few end of season sports parties here.
(5)Joe L.
GREAT FOOD!!! Love the service I get their. My wife and I love coming here even though it's a bit of a drive for us for breakfast. It is totally worth it. We love their biscuits and gravy!! Must try in my opinion.
(4)Donna R.
Good typical diner. Lots of food options. Super freaky fast food delivery. Old decor that needs some TLC. Really cheap prices. Coffee is good - including the decaf :)
(3)Brittany B.
This is the first time I've gone to this place. It's not a place I would typically consider because it's near my school, not where I live. I thought the atmosphere was mildly dated, but I thought the food was pretty good for diner food, and the staff was very friendly. My friends that I went with say the fries are to die for!
(3)Melissa A.
I love breakfast food so I was more than happy to check Maxfield's out when my friend suggested it for dinner. The food was decent but service was definitely lacking. I wasn't expecting 5 star service since it is a diner but what we received was pretty terrible. My friend and I came around 8pm on a Friday and it was pretty dead except for a couple tables. I had the Fritta skillet with a side of potato pancakes and my friend had the sausage and cheese omelette with a side of bacon pancakes. Both the omelettes and skillets come with a side of buttermilk pancakes, toast, or potato pancakes. Here are some of the pros and cons from dinner. CONS: 1) I ordered the potato pancakes with my skillet..the waiter came out with buttermilk pancakes 2) The waiter asked us if we wanted more water rather than just refilling our glasses 3) We had to wait a long time before our waiter came to check on us and get us our checks because he was busy cleaning the counters 4) When we asked for separate checks, he looked confused and said "oh..separate checks" and acted like most people don't ask for it PROS: 1) Food came out fast 2) Food was pretty good and portion sizes were fairly large for the price I wouldn't say this was a bad experience per se but it definitely didn't wow me. If I'm in the area I might try it again but otherwise it probably would be a pass for me.
(3)Maddy K.
Let's face it, breakfast food is the only food that matters. Any place that can get me my pancake fix is a winner to me. Maxfield's gives absurdly large portions and their pancakes are delicious. The service can be a little slow, but I attribute that to the large crowds (usually of old people) that we always seem to encounter. The bread basket they bring out in the beginning is full of stale and tasteless rolls, so don't bother with that. In addition to pancakes, their scrambled eggs and omelettes are also very good.
(3)Cecil R.
I came here with my family on Mother's Day around 10AM and the wait was about 35-45minutes. Not bad considering that Wildberry's was 1.5hrs. The host did a great job of handling the breakfast crowd and we were able to get a table in a timely fashion. But that's where our experience took an unfortunate turn for the worse. We were seated in a section with a rude, old waitress who definitely shouldn't be working in the hospitality industry. Her attitude and demeanor would have been more fitting of a truck stop diner than a family restaurant. I've probably never had such a bad waitress in my life. I ordered the Special Club #3 which comes with chilled juice. Now, I've been to many breakfast places and I always order orange juice. It's a staple part of my breakfast. But I've never seen such a small serving. It might as well have been poured into a shot glass. But considering it's part of a combo I'll play along. The food although was satisfying but nothing to brag about. It's hard to mess up breakfast staples. The place was fairly clean but not well lit. I don't see a reason to come back here.
(2)Thom P.
We're from out of town and stopped in based on Yelp ratings. We were NOT DISAPPOINTED! Even though the place was packed on a Sunday morning after church we were seated immediately. The menu was very extensive with plenty of choice. A bonus was they offered potato pancakes as well as regular. I had 2 eggs with bacon, hashbrowns and potato pancakes. Yea I love potatoes! LOL My wife had an omelet pancakes hashbrowns. The serving portions are Large! 5 pieces of bacon a huge pile of hashbrowns and 2 potato pancakes! Like wise my wife had more then she could eat. Everything was delicious hot and came quickly. The server was very nice but joy overly sweet or hovering. $20 covered our meals and we were plenty full with a box to take home for the dog!!
(5)David T.
Was expecting a little more, but was quite disappointed. But first the good. I loved the interior. Many who are my age and younger might say that it is dated, but it reminds me of the kind of restaurants my parents took me to as a kid back in the 1970s. It had that Chicago nostalgia feeling to it, so I was alright with it. Still, the booths were a little small. The service was nice and friendly as well. Those were the good point. However, looks and service can take you so far. The food didn't live up to the hype. I ordered the traditional Eggs Benedict and the eggs were not prepared correctly. One had only a slightly runny yoke while the other was basically cooked solid. My mother went there a few weeks earlier and had the same experience. As far as the taste, it was great. However, with Eggs Benedict, those eggs have to be spot on, but they were terribly off. If they were spot on, I could give this place a 5-star review.
(3)J W.
Our lunch menu selection was o.k. but when the waitress lost her balance and dropped someone else's spaghetti on us from her tray, she was earnestly sorry and apologetic. But when we went to pay our bill at the counter, the old grouch there had no apologies or offer of a discount for us walking out with spaghetti sauce stains all over a ruined shirt. Never coming back here. Meh.
(2)Charlie M.
One of our favorite places until today Usually awesome service until today We never found HAIR in the soup until today When we brought the HAIR to our servers attention she denied it was a HAIR oh well
(2)Lisa G.
Love the mom-pop feel of this place. The service is awesome. The menu is vast. The corned beef hash was delish and naturally the bacon, crisp like I like it but the pancakes were just okay. I think my expectations were high for the pancake, so my bar was too high for them to reach. Overall nice place.
(3)Dorothy P.
Maxfield's wasn't exactly our first choice for Sunday breakfast with the girls (and babes), but when Wildberry's had an hour long wait, we sought other options. Maxfields seems like a standard family owned pancake house. Nothing really stands out about it. The decor is unassuming, a nice selection of booths and tables to accommodate a variety of parties. Our wait was about 15 mins, which was much appreciated, especially given our pint-sized diners. Our waitress was friendly enough and made sure that we were offered drinks right away. She wasn't super pushy when it came to us lolly gagging about what we wanted to order. Our food came quickly, despite the restaurant being packed at the time, which was pretty impressive. From a quick glance, the menu is pretty extensive, although I had a mad hankering for crepes, so I didn't take much notice of anything else on the menu. My dining companions got crepes and pancakes. The food was alright, fairly standard breakfast fare. The portions were pretty generous, and I felt like I got a lot for my money, which is always nice. I will have to say that the servers weren't turned off by our kids, which is worth noting and much appreciated, despite the fact that the toddler of the group proceeded to sticker the table (don't worry, we cleaned it up before we left). I don't think that Maxfield's would be our first choice of breakfast places for out next get together, but if our go-to place is beyond packed (again), it's nice to know that Maxfield's will be our solid plan B.
(3)Leanne H.
Amazing breakfast food. This place is our go-to breakfast joint. I personally love the ole omelet. The staff is so friendly. Great coffee,
(5)Jacqueline W.
Fresh squeezed OJ and fruits are a big deal to me and they have it. Try the French toast sandwich. Its not on the menu but they will know what you mean. My hubby are becoming regulars enough said
(4)D Z.
So glad we found this place for breakfast. It was close (1 mi) to the Hilton Garden Inn, and though we paid the same as for breakfast there, we prefer to try local places instead. Regulars abound, which is a good sign. All of us were happy with our food and left stuffed by the large portions. The choices were almost overwhelming...tons of options.
(4)Steven H.
I usually have a good experience when I'm there but for some reason our waitress wasn't the greatest. It wasn't packed and we were next to 2 empty tables and yet it took 15minutes to get a cup of coffee, a glass of milk for my daughter, and silverware. After the food was served i wanted more coffee but she left as soon as the food was down. I don't know if she was having an off day or something, but it definitely reflected on her performance. Other than that, the food was good and decently priced. I'll still go back there, but I'm asking for a different waitress next time.
(3)Michael K.
I've been here a several times and the food is always really good. There have been one or two occasions where the waitresses seemed moody but usually that's not the case. The management does a great job with this place and parking is never a problem with the huge lot right outside.
(4)Odranre B.
Good food at good prices. Friendly staff. plenty of parking. Nothing really great but nothing to complain about either.
(3)Michelle L.
Great find! Please see my check in tip. Wasn't thinking when I typed it out that I was in the check in window and not in the review window. Lol!
(5)D M.
Another place that i've written a (good) review for in the past, but it's somehow disappeared. Anyway, I go here often enough that I can write another one. This is really a great brunch place (or breakfast anytime place). The food is decent, the service is decent (though some waitresses could use a smile sometimes). And the prices aren't terrible. It also is a rather large place, so you are usually seated fairly quickly. Because it is rather large and popular, if you go at a peak time, it can be a bit noisy. The reason I came here was to update my previous review (which has somehow disappeared). The change is that they have raised prices recently. Their prices are on par without about every other average brunch type place now. They used to be the best place to go due to being a bit more affordable. There now is not really a reason to go here rather than other places in the area unfortunately, aside from being closer to here, or wanting to have some variety. But, it is a decent place.
(4)Mona S.
This place was ok, I ordered pancake with strawberries and the strawberries were not fresh and pancakes were not flavorful. I didn't get whip cream on the side. Price was alittle pricey, overall won't come again. They are friendly but food was ok...
(3)Cyndi S.
Great breakfast food. Great service. Prices are ok.
(4)Samantha V.
Service was very quick, they clear a long line and a full restaurant pretty quickly. They originally said about a 15 minute wait (far better than Wildberry cafe's 45 min wait) and it really only took about 5. Very fast and friendly service, they don't hover or over pester you but they get the job done. The food was delicious; standard breakfast joint food, if not a little above standard. I had the pecan pancakes with whipped cream as a combo. The pancakes were a very nice consistency, fluffy and cakey with just a little crispness around the edges. They poached my eggs perfectly which is not always easy to achieve. The sausage links are nice and thick (no innuendo intended!) The orange juice tasted fresh squeezed, which was a nice surprise, only wish it was a bit larger, it comes in a glass the size of a Dixie cup. The only complaint I have is that the bacon was very tough, like chewing on cardboard. This is definitely a place I would return to when I'm in the area.
(4)Robert M.
Got together with family here and was disappointed by food and service. My mom ordered an entree that came with soup beforehand. Of course, she ate the soup. When the entree came, it was a disappointment. Her chop steak tasted not-so-fresh. The waitress offered to bring her something else. Someone else had ordered a Denver omelette and said it was good, so she ordered that. By the time she got it, the rest of us were almost done eating. Then, when we got the bill, we saw that they tried to charge her for the original entree as well. When she brought that to the attention of the manager, she took off the entree but still charged for the soup. She said that because my mom ate the soup, she had to be charged. So I guess if you eat here, wait to see if your entree is decent BEFORE you eat the included soup or salad that comes out first... even if that means your soup gets cold. LAME. Overall, the food was just okay, and because of their questionable customer service, we won't be going back; first- and last-time customer all in one day.
(1)Andrew K.
This place is terrible. Doesnt even deserve a star. The waitress wreaks of cigarettes and my wife got a plate of fruit crepes with canned fruit and syrup and the sausage is like a hockey puck. i have no idea how this place got the rating it did.. love the fact that the waitress never said hello and never came out of the back. Good employees make or break a business. This place sucks.
(1)Grace S.
I liked this place. I came here for brunch with my dad a little before noon, and it looked pretty busy, but we were seated right away. My dad ordered one of the specials and got an entree along with bread, soup, and dessert - a great value. I wasn't wowed by the bread; it comes in a basket of assorted breads/croissants/muffins which are served cold, but I think that's how most Greek restaurants serve their bread, at least from my experience. For my meal, I got an omelette which came with pancakes and hash browns. I added fresh strawberries for a dollar. Nothing spectacular but I was happy with my meal. Our server wasn't super friendly or enthusiastic, but she did a fine job checking up on our table, so I didn't have any complaints about the service. Our brunch turned out to be less than $30 and the portions were huge (we ate leftovers for days after), so overall I was pretty satisfied. I wasn't amazed by the experience but have no complaints so I wouldn't mind coming here again if the opportunity arose.
(3)Rose D.
If we are out & about in the Schaumburg area & want breakfast, this is where we go. They have a nice variety of omelettes, skillets, pancakes and the like. Their lunch menu looks big as well, but we've never been here at lunch time. Our food always comes out fast and has always been delish! If you come during the normal Saturday or Sunday breakfast rush you will probably wait for a table. But the place is pretty big so the they normally turn things around quickly. All the staff is friendly and on the ball.
(4)Heather J.
The service here was one of the best I've ever had, prices are cheap, food is not only great but they have big portions and you will ask for a to-go box. Worth a 25 minute drive from the city!
(5)Elizabeth R.
The food is excellent! Staff is usually friendly. Decent prices. I always get pancakes, eggs and bacon. Sometimes hashbrowns too. Clean store and decent prices.
(5)Taylor M.
I went here with two coworkers for lunch during an in service. I heard they had good soup and sandwiches. When I got there the soup if the day was chicken noodle. Meh. So I got a Greek omelet instead. The omelet did not seem fully cooked and it made for better left overs when I reheated it the next morning. The fruit that came with the inlet was pretty sparse. However, the potato pancakes which can be substituted for the regular pancakes were fantastic. I would go back for those alone. The waitress was super nice but service was a bit slow and she had to be reminded to bring out the soups. The bathroom here is kinda icky and smelly.
(3)Pondo S.
How do you mess up Breakfast??! They sure did. I ordered the corned beef hash and eggs. GROSS. The corned beef hash looked and tasted like dog food - straight out of a can, I'm surprised it didn't have the rings from the can on it. Hash browns were soft and not crunchy. I felt like I was at a nursing home as all the food was soft and Luke warm. We all left feeling disgusted as my colleagues had similar experiences. Nice people, terrible food
(1)Alina I.
So we came here with my kids for breakfast. The service was ok, even though our waitress served us like she was doing us a favor. The food was not bad, until we saw a nice fat old ROACH climbing up on our table !!!!!! We were so grossed out that we left all the food, paid up front and just ran out of there. It was disgusting!!!!!
(1)Lily R.
My family and I have been coming here for years, and makes it nice that they recognize us right away and knows the kids and talks to them :). Their food and service is outstanding. The waitress's are very pleasant and efficient. Parking is fine except Sunday mornings, don't recommend to have a peaceful breakfast/brunch, three or four churches/places of worship are .25 mile radius from there. But this is my breakfast family away from home. Love Maxfields!
(5)Roman L.
This place is good not a lot of wait and the service is good. The only down side to this is that not everything is fresh. I ordered the slim and trim and it has egg whites tomatoes, mushrooms, and onion and it comes with fruit, a leaf of romaine and an English muffin. The omelette was excellent, but what keeps me from giving this a 5 star is that the fruit is not fresh at all. Overall this place is really good and has a cozy and family environment.
(4)Frank A.
Sure, this place is a little rustic on the inside, but I take that as a positive. Maxfields has that old diner feel. It was crowded this Saturday morning, and I was a little hesitant as I though there may not be enough waitresses to serve everybody, but service was an A+. The waitress was very very friendly and worked hard to make sure we were taken care of. Overall, the food was great. Note that I only had breakfast here, and the omelette was awesome. The sausage was cooked to perfection. This place was a refreshing change from a few other places I have been going to, and is my new hot spot when I am in the area.
(5)Nick M.
Very quick service, good portions and great veggie omelet (they didn't skimp in the veggies)! We will be back for their speedy service n good prices.
(4)Sarah S.
I went here this week for lunch with my work lunch crew. One member of the crew has been craving diner food and this was our closest option to work. There was no wait which was nice and service was typical diner style...Whadya want? Short and to the point direct which can be easily mistaken as rude. Know what you're getting into at a diner. The food was nothing to write home about. I had a ham and cheese sandwich which came with some fries and it was good, but not amazing. The bread was a bit burned. It was a good deal for $8 though. My friend had a beastly meal that came out on three separate plates and couldn't finish it all for $10. Good prices, decent food. All in all an alright experience, I wouldn't mind coming back here to give it another go.
(3)Sherwin C.
I've gone back a couple more times and I guess I have to give it 4 stars now to average the reviews to 4.5 stars since there are some minor issues that prevent me from giving it the full five. After a couple more visits, the service is still excellent, the food is still prepared a bit lighter in sugar/salt than other restaurants, the prices are still good, and the portion sizes are still large. Here's some things that stood out: The soups here great. After visiting many other family restaurants in the area, I find that this is probably my favorite place to go for soups, especially when they have creamy soups. The beer battered scrod and shrimp creole here are delicious as well and provide a great reason to come here on Fridays. However, I did not like the texture or flavor of the macaroni and cheese at all. Regarding texture again, the broiled perch, meatloaf, roast sirloin of beef, and pot roast could've all used better texture although the flavors were pretty good. Maybe the meat is simply too lean to get an excellent texture without being higher in fat. The restaurant is great in potatoes, whether it's potato pancakes, fried, or mashed they're all good. The ice cream is good here too and for some people, if you add whipped cream on top you will be very pleased. The rice pudding is still in my opinion the best in the area. Extra cinnamon and cream make this a real delight. Still not a big fan of the cakes/pies but the cheesecake is quite nice. In summary, I still think it's a great restaurant with nice interior and great prices but texture on some of the dinner dishes could be improved a bit.
(4)Rita B.
First time trying this restaurant and I'm so glad I did. Nice atmosphere. Very friendly staff. Good selection on the menu. Had the BLT club. Came with soup, fries, and coleslaw. So much food. Couldn't finish it. Here's the best part of this BLT: it was made with regular sized bacon. None of that thick cut or honey maple bacon business. Mom had the turkey club which came with same things mentioned above but included turkey. She said it was pretty darn good too. Would totally come back. Only reason I didn't give it five stars was because it was so hot in there. I understand e rest of the customers there were of the older population but man...it was HOT in there.
(4)Robin Z.
love maxfields....love to have breakfast there.......anytime... any day....anyway.........just part of schaumburg
(4)Nic Z.
Maxfields is your classic, no-frills, stuck-in-the-80's(or 70's?) diner. Get yourself some pancakes or waffles, heck, maybe some scrambled eggs and steak. The food is good, reasonably-priced, and will hit the spot of your most evil, unhealthy craving. Just kidding (kind of). They start you with some great biscuits and buttah and, most importantly, they keep the coffee coming. The atmosphere is so... old, but in a lovely, nostalgic way. It makes me want to put on an apron and rollerblades and shuffle dance with some senior citizens. Wooha!
(4)Phil S.
Looking to try yet another breakfast spot in my area, I followed Cristie B.'s lead and tried out Maxfields and left satisfied. This is one of those places where the majority of the patrons are silver haired senior citizens, especially on a Sunday morning. Prices are on par with portion size and quality and seating is plentiful. Menu options are plentiful as well but standard except for their "baked pancakes" and Greek versions of popular breakfast items. I opted for the cornedbeef hash omelette with a side of potato pancakes and my wife chose a rather plain french toast with sausage and bacon. Both were acceptably well prepared in a standard diner fashion and neither of us had complaints about portions. Service was attentive and my coffee was topped off, literally, after every 2 sips. Almost annoying but I'd rather have piping hot coffee than lukewarm coffee so I really shouldn't complain. Our final bill rounded off to just under $20 not including tip and we left full and satisfied. I a agree with Cristie B. that this is a good place to get a quick breakfast without the obnoxious wait times of other more popular brunch places in the area. Just some good ol' 'merican breakfast.
(3)Katie S.
MMMMm eggs. Breakfast stop number two - our first choice line was out the door. So we stopped in to Maxfields and it was everything I needed it to be. Friendly, clean, pretty fast, hot, and tasty. Coffee? I'll take some. Wheat or white toast? Potato Pancakes? Why not. Good breakfast, decent prices. Thank you!
(4)Kristin B.
I thought that I posted this already. I went to brunch on 10-26-14 and had the Ole omelet with potato pancakes and coffee. Needless to say about 45 minutes later I had food poisoning.
(1)Dave S.
Just visiting Schaumburg, IL for a wedding and found this place on Yelp, thanks to its high ratings. All I can say was that it's just ok - not great. The bacon was wispy, the has browns were tasteless and conventional. Even the toast was plain and dry. We tried their famous oven baked pancakes thinking they would be special, only to be disappointed. In essence it wasn't a pancake at all? But more like an apple streusel without the tasty frosting. On the bright side, the coffee was good.
(3)Peter R.
In my eternal struggle to find awesome breakfast places I have found me another keeper. Maxfield's is located inside a strip mall on the corner of Plum Grove & Schaumburg Rd. We wanted to get some nice breakfast on a gorgeous Sunday morning and we let Yelp decide. There were some larger groups waiting outside, but since there was only two of us we got seated right away. The menu is extensive if you figure in the lunch menu, but we were here early so it was breakfast only. I wanted to deviate from my usual omelet order so I got Pork Chop & Two Eggs, and the wife ordered an Athenian omelet. I decide to order some Cinnamon Apple Crepes since it sounded delish. Our server was very good as she kept our coffee cups filled and checked in on us frequently. The food came out pretty quick, which was good since I was famished. The Pork Chops were served still in the marinade, and they were so tender and tasty. The wife seemed to be enjoying her omelet so I let her be. I must say that the Cinnamon Apple Crepe was fantastic! The sweet cinnamon sugar glazed on top of the apples and crepes was great. I know we will be back here often, I even want to try out the lunch menu. We have now found another good breakfast alternative to the mundane Denny's and IHop in the area.
(4)Mackenzee K.
Went here with the SO after trying to find a cheap breakfast place, and we were both a fan. He's been here several times before and knew what to expect. I ordered the #3 special (eggs, sausage, french toast, and bacon), and enjoyed it. He had the Southern Eggs Benedict and also enjoyed it. Our bill for two meals and two drinks came to around $18 before tip, so it was well worth the price. We were happy with the service and meals.
(4)Matt M.
There are diners and then there are turbo diners. This place takes the cake for price point. You can seriously walk out of here full, having experienced good service, and without breaking the bank. Back in the day it had a better name. It used to be called Sugar Plum. Despite the name change, the place has remained the same and has always pleased. The pancakes are incredible here (the best in all of Schaumpton!). Go there anytime before 11AM anyday of the week and you bet your bottom dollar that the average age is well over Social Security Retirement age. But that is always a good barometer of pricepoint and delciousness.
(4)Shaun S.
Classic breakfast place. Never disappoints, unless you get a small oj which comes in a shot glass sized cup. The food is great though.
(4)Cristie F.
I was pretty damn impressed with Maxfields. In a last minute decision, and as last ditch effort to find a decent breakfast joint on a Saturday morning at 11:30am, I remembered Maxfields hidden in the strip mall at Schaumburg//Plum Grove Road. I had eaten there years back and remembered it being somewhat decent - but definitely worth giving it another try. I was really surprised to find there wasn't a wait. I was also really thrilled. I was starving, and anything more than a 5 minute wait was going to crank up my crankiness. I am diabetic after all, and I can turn into a raging B when my sugar is low. ((Sounds fun, huh??)) The menu was huge, offering your standard diner fare for both breakfast and lunch. I was somewhat sad to see it wasn't very vegetarian friendly. Aside from salads, pancakes, eggs, etc., the only other offering I spotted in terms of a lunch type meal was an olive burger. And that didn't really appeal at 11:30am. ((Oh well - I'm not completely veg anyway)) Portions were huge, and the prices were low, which also pleased me immensely. I settled on having a half order of biscuits and gravy, a fruit bowl, and 2 scrambled egg whites. My bf ordered the bacon waffle and a side order of potato pancakes. Everything was delicious. The potato pancakes were a little heavy for my liking, but they had good flavor. The waffle had bacon chunks baked in, with a few pieces of bacon laying on top to much on. YUM. Biscuits and gravy could have used a little more flavor, but they weren't too terrible. I just prefer more of a kick! The service was great. Our waitress was very attentive. She made sure we had everything we needed. Once we ordered, our food was out in a matter of minutes - and still hot and fresh! Given the options around my 'hood for breakfast, Maxfields is a good choice if you're looking for a good and quick breakfast when wait times at other local restaurants are extra long. I'll be back...for sure.
(4)Mike O.
Classic breakfast/brunch offering pancakes, waffles, crepes, and everything else you can think of. They've got some interesting offerings, like bacon pancakes (as good as it sounds). It gets VERY busy on weekends (looks busy passing buy on weekdays too), so you may have to wait. Last time, the gf and I were seated in 5 mins. Crowd is usually retired folks and families, so it's not a "happening" place. They serve lunch/dinner options too, but haven't tried them yet. It's really close to home and it's nice to have a great breakfast, I'd recommend!
(4)Kristen R.
Service was great and very friendly! Fresh squeezed orange juice is delicious!!! Order the large! The omelets and the skillets are great! We had the Athenian Omelet and the Asparagus, Mushroom and Swiss Skillet. Plenty of food for the price!
(5)Tracy J.
Go here almost every week! It's my base of comparison for all other breakfast places and to be honest, Burnt Toast is the only place that I think compares. It is consistent and delicious. Coffee is pretty good too! Waitresses are pleasant and we always receive wonderful service. Bacon onion skillet and pancakes are a must try! Great breakfast place! I've have sandwiches when I was really hungover and they are good too, but typically we keep it to just breakfast!
(5)Chris M.
On the surface this seems like your standard Greek-owned diner. Unfortunately I have not been impressed with the quality of the food at all. I had a craving for a corned beef sandwich and decided to try Maxfield's out for dinner. The bread they brought to the table was stale, clearly left out all day. The sandwiches we ordered came with soup, and the bowl of chicken soup we each received was a bit salty but otherwise good. The corned beef sandwich on rye was very disappointing. I can forgive the small amount of meat used, after all, I have been used to some places piling on 3 inches of meat and I never finish a sandwich that size in one sitting, so only an inch or so of meat is reasonable. But the bread was very thinly sliced and not toasted, so it quickly fell apart while eating the sandwich, which had no toppings like mustard or mayo, and I was not offered any of these. The meat was also not terribly fresh, and had likely just been microwaved before being slapped on some plain bread. My wife's gyros was packaged gyros meat, not shaved from a spit as I expected from a Greek restaurant. She only had a few bites before pushing it to the side. I will say that the french fries we both received in abundance were really great. They had a nice battered texture, stayed hot, and were very tasty. We ordered an egg, sausage, and pancakes for my son. The scrambled egg was literally tasteless, and the hash browns were soggy and tasted awful. The sausage was a little soft but otherwise fine, and the pancakes oddly tasted a bit like yellow cake rather than pancake, but were generally good. I did not come to Maxfield's with high expectations at all, but I was still disappointed. With all the good reviews here I was expecting better. I'm sure there are some things they do well, but I am not likely to return to find out what those things are.
(2)Michelle F.
The family and I came here on a Saturday morning because we needed breakfast, and this place had such great reviews. I wasn't that impressed. I mean, nothing really stood out as being really amazing to me. It's not that the food was bad (although the french toast was burnt) but it was just sort of the same ol' same ol' of many other breakfast joints. My husband ordered a mexican omelet, and I ordered the veggie omelet, and the kids split a french toast. Everything was typical, but I did appreciate the amount of broccoli in my food. It was good. The pancakes that came with the meal didn't really stand out, but I had a bite of my husband's food and it was pretty good chorizo. I would come back, but for me, it wasn't a must-go-to type of a place.
(3)Jennifer Q.
Shout out to server Ricky who seems to always serve us when we come to Maxfield's. He is just so sweet -really chill, patient, always smiling. I don't think he could ever get upset. I ordered the health club -a veggie omelet that comes with juice and an English muffin and fruit. A great post-run meal. It's always a pleasant experience here. One of the many "go to" places when I'm in Schaumburg!
(4)Paul S.
We had a party of three eat there this morning. They seated us quickly, took the order quickly and served the food very quickly. Excellent job on the speed despite having a full dinning room on a Sunday morning! We ordered the Taste of France baked apples and french toast combo for one plate. It was really tasty, but unfortunately they drenched it in some type of cinnamon syrup. Just a little drizzle would have hit the spot, not half the jar. Please serve this on the side! Another plate we ordered was a feta omelette, which was eggcellent! The eggs with tomatoes, spinach and cheese hit the spot. The side dish of potato pancakes was a real gag to swallow. These were really dry and couldn't be eaten without sour cream. Please don't throw them in the pan for so long! Overall, the server was pleasant and checked in occasionally to make sure our meal was fine. If they fixed the two food issues above I would have rated them higher. Nonetheless, there were no issues with the service, so I will give them another chance sometime in the future.
(3)Brian A.
Nice classy old feel diner. If you are in the mood for pancakes and eggs, go here. Big portions. Great hash browns. You will be full for hours.
(5)chrisa r.
Always delish and plenty of food with each order. This is usually our hangover morning spot and they accommodate for any amount of people. Love it! 11/5/14 additional note: we went for breakfast at dinner time... Not a good choice.. Must be different staff as my normal breakfast was gross an service was so slow... Quite the opposite of a busy morning visit.
(4)Susan S.
Consistently good food and quick service. The waffles are very fluffy as are the omelettes. It's a go-to place for breakfast for us.
(4)Natalie S.
Dude... did that old lady just budge me in line? Yes, yes she did. Being 8 months pregnant and so hungry you could eat an old lady does NOT give you the right to yell at one for jumping you in line. It's a rule I try to live by. But... I was kinda annoyed. That being said, HOLY OLD FOLKS HOME, BATMAN... this place was full of the elderly at 11:00 on a Sunday morning. We were in the neighborhood doing some they-only-have-this-store-in-the-burbs shopping and I NEEDED breakfast, so the hubby found this place using the Yelp app on the iPhone and we ducked in because of all the good reviews. I found it to be... meh. I had a corned beef omelet with hash browns and pancakes. I've had better pancakes. I've had better hash browns. I have DEFINITELY had a better omelet (it was kinda gross and I didn't finish it). Our waitress was friendly enough and I'm sure everyone else eating there was local and goes there frequently. But we probably won't be back, even if we're in the neighborhood already.
(3)Stu A.
Decent food. Nothing outstanding
(3)Erik H.
I've been here twice now and have enjoyed myself both times. The food here has been above average each time - my Kayiana Omelet was packed with cheese and my corned beef hash was plentiful, if a little salty. My girlfriend's mom loved her avocado omelet, saying it was one of the best ones she's ever had, and she's an avocado omelet FIEND. The coffee, on the other hand, was kind of gross and tasted faintly of alcohol. According to a quick Google search that may mean that the coffee beans were a little past their prime. In addition, the service can be spotty and the wait can be long. All in all, there's really nothing at Maxwell's to tempt me away from Wildberry Cafe or Richard Walker's, and the bad coffee is the final nail in the coffin.
(3)G E.
A good, reasonably price diner that has been around for ever. Nothing fancy but consistently good food. Lots of specials, you get soup or salad with your meals and the traditional diner bread basket. My favorites are the Greek chicken or skirt steak and the fried chicken, we'll worth the wait.
(4)Ericka L.
This pancake heaven gets FIVE, count'em, FIVE stars from me. My boyfriend and I have been here about 5 times in the past month for breakfast on the weekends and we have been pleasantly surprised with the food and staff. The one of the nice guys in the front who seats the customers knows us now and sits us in the same booth usually and I can really appreciate personal service like that - makes us feel important and keeps us coming back! We usually sit on the side by the little lake where we can keep a close eye on that pretty crane out there...yes, a CRANE...that bird with the loooong neck and loooong legs that I thought only lived in Africa somewhere... Their prices are great and I love their pancake and waffle batters. The coffee is delicious. The OJ is freshly squeezed. The waiters/waitresses are always attentive and NICE and the food is FAST!! Just what we need on a Saturday or Sunday morning. Sooo, if you're in the neighborhood and looking for a sweet, down-to-earth place to enjoy breakfast with your honey or the fam...stop by Maxfields!! The weekend can't come soon enough...
(5)Johnny B.
Helped a friend with some moving so I bought breakfast. I've passed by Maxfield's but never stopped. I thought is was only a breakfast destination. Wrong- they are open through dinner! But we had a late breakfast. I am a skillet lover. I ordered the Hash skillet. Great pick. Two lovely easy over eggs topped the hash then cheese and a bed of crispy hash browns. Greek toast with it! My companion had a veggie omelette. Good size and chick full of veggies. She had a side of the potato pancakes. We weren't in a hurry, but our food was delivered quickly at good temp and good tasting. Foolish me for not coming here sooner. Johnny Chitown
(4)Shawn G.
Great service, no wait, FRESH fruit and you MUST TRY "A Little Bit of France"
(4)Pack C.
The place is a typical neighborhood pancake house. I have tried couples of dishes here mainly for brunch: spinach crepes, omlettes. The taste was not outstanding though. Compared with other brunch places in the suburbs such as Egg Harbor and Richard Walkers, i believe the other two taste better. However, Maxfield's beat them all in terms of price. Prices here are very decent. You can have the brunch special" 2 eggs, 2 pancakes, sausages and bacons, and juice for $6-7. Coffee here is pretty bad though! I also had their lunch special one time, again great value for the money: entree (fried chicken)+ salad+soup+ a piece of cake (german chocolate cake) for $10. Again, its taste was just average.
(3)Kelly S.
By our second day vacation in Schaumburg, we were tired of high prices for cheap stuff and crowds. Maxfield's delivered the breakfast experience we were looking for. It's a neighborhood breakfast spot located at the end of a strip mall with lots of seating, great food with quality ingredients, and local diners. The breakfast prices are reasonable -- a real value for what you get, too. The place is clean, comfortable, and presentable -- nothing fancy, but right at home. The waitresses and manager (an older woman who rules the roost with a keen eye for order and customer comfort) are welcoming and on top of their game. For breakfast, I ordered an omlette with sweet, crisp apples and cheddar cheese -- my first omlette with fruit in it, and a surprisingly wonderful combination. My son got his usual eggs and bacon, which kept him happy. My husband ordered a Mexican style omlette -- very spicy. All generously portioned and delicious. The coffee was good and the meal came with a complimentary bread basket that was tasty, tasty, tasty from muffins to chewy rolls. We highly recommend Maxfield's. We would definitely go there again and again if we lived in town.
(4)Elizabeth L.
No wait, fast service, good food and coffee
(4)Duy N.
Maxfields is AWESOME!!! It's your everyday breakfast, lunch, and dinner kinda place. I come here for the breakfast, cheap, fast, and wholesome. Decent portions and the sausages are bad ass. Go here on a Saturday or Sunday morning and there will be a little wait, but not like Wildberry ( That place is ridiculous on the wait time.). I try to come here as often as I can like a ritual of some sort.
(5)Crazy P.
Maxfield's has great food and great service! Portions are larger - I can never finish in one sitting and the prices are great. The food is NOT greasy. I first went to Maxfield's in Lombard one day at lunch and actually realized there was one in Schaumburg too. Talk about a good discovery! I have yet to eat anything at Maxfield's that was not good!
(5)Nick S.
We love Maxfield's because it's a really good diner that's open until late (after 3pm ). Most of the other places close at 3pm. It's our local go-to place. The best omlettes anywhere and I'm an omlette snob. Richard Walkers is a close second. Our service has been attentive and fast each time we've gone and the price is right.
(5)Melissa B.
My husband and I have been going there for years. Overall, almost all of their food has been consistently good. The service is usually pretty decent, except sometimes when they get very busy, but still overall pretty good. We love their Sunday soups, which are cream of chicken and french onion. Both are delicious!!! I am very much a breakfast person. They have a large breakfast menu and the best part is that I can order it any time and not worry about what time of the day it is. Some recommendations that I would make is their fried chicken (takes a bit longer, but worth the wait!!), corn beef and swiss club, crepes, chicken caesar salad, split pea soup. This is a great family restaurant that can crave most taste buds and satisfy most ages. Don't forget to try their yummy desserts. They offer a good selection of cakes and ice creams. Overall, you get a good amount of food at a decent price with good service. What else can you ask for?
(4)Lily C.
We wanted to try Wildberry pancake house in Schaumburg but the wait time was more than 40mins. So we decided to try Maxfields instead. My husband and i are so glad we got to try the best pancakes in town! We went here on Sunday morning around 11:30am. Wait time was 15mins. The person who appears to be the owner or the manager got us a table next to the window :) we were given 3mins to look over the menu then our server(i wish i knew her name but she didnt introduce herself) came to our table to take the order. She recommended their potato pancakes, which was so delicious. I will definitely go back to try their potato pancakes again! Overall, we had great experience with Maxfields. And i will request our server next time we are eating here. She was one of the best servers in town. She deserves 30% tip.
(5)Mark E.
Clearly a family-owned restaurant that's been here for years, Maxfields is excellent. We had breakfast here, and the pancakes were very good as was the corned beef hash. Service was excellent and prices were reasonable.
(4)Andrea E.
Very busy on the weekends. Good food and good service. My coffee cup was never empty. Can count on a good breakfast.
(4)Surya N.
No matter what you select...always a big meal :) we have always had great service from the front staff to the wait staff to the awesome cooks! Place may not be updated but it is clean and the food is really good a priced perfect! awesome little mom pop type feel restraunt :)
(5)Kevin W.
I consider myself a pancake critic. I've tried over 15 pancake restaurants in the Chicago area. My rating below is based on a basic breakfast sampling of regular (original) pancakes, sausage, eggs and coffee. I rate Maxfield's a 3 overall. Their staff was very friendly and the atmosphere and value was great, I just wasn't a huge fan of the pancakes and nothing else seemed to stand out. Pancake (original) *** Sausage (links) *** Eggs (scrambled) *** Coffee ***
(3)billy s.
i am stufffffffed. poke me, as i need to deflate. So much stuff on that menu. Fast friendly service. Mmmmmm.
(4)Sheryl A.
This was the first AND LAST time for me. I arranged to have a small get together with family members here and was embarrassed at my choice of restaurants. Four of us ordered dinners and the other breakfast. Cream of broccoli soup was served with the dinners. Most of the broccoli in the soup was stems. The dinners came out after the soup. I had ordered chopped sirloin which had a very funny taste and told our waitress about it. She was very nice and asked if I would like something else. I decided on an omelette as I didn't want to order another meat dish. The omelette was ok. When the bill came I noticed they took off the charge for the chopped sirloin and added in the charge for the omelette which was fine. I also noticed another charge for $2.95 and asked what this was. I was told it was for the soup I was served prior to getting the bad chopped steak. I was a bit upset and they told me I shouldn't have eaten the soup. I explained that I wouldn't have eaten the soup if I would have known that the chopped steak I was going to be served next was bad. They were unwilling to take off the charge of the soup. So not only did I have to pay for my replacement meal, I had to pay for the soup and was not able to eat my meal with everyone else as I had to wait a bit for it to be served. My sister-in-law's potato pancakes were over cooked. Another person's mashed potatoes were served with a gravy that was very strange. My father ordered broiled salmon which he said was very good. Everyone else said their meal was just okay. I would suggest to the management that they rethink their customer service policy if they want to gain return business.
(1)Dejan B.
I will be repeating others reviews but everything applies...Great food, great prices, and great service. If you are looking for a breakfast, lunch, or even dinner place with comfortable atmosphere come here and enjoy. Be ready for generous portions and eat hearty!! P.S. If you are coming for dessert ask for one of their famous milk shakes or one of their many cakes...
(5)Avery M.
We made the mistake of getting lunch from this breakfast joint. Bad idea! My "hot"sandwich was cold, the other meal was just a bunch of bread. The only friend who actually ate breakfast said her eggs were pretty average. Service was not too good. Our waitress wasn't too attentive and it wasn't busy. I won't go back.
(1)John V.
We had a large group here for a birthday gathering a while ago and they were very accommodating. Most of us got breakfast foods and were very happy with our meals. My girlfriend and I went back for dinner the other night and were less impressed. The chicken park wasn't breaded... which we both found odd. I had a tuna sandwich, which was decent. The French fries were AWESOME, though. Recommended for breakfast, for sure. We'll have to try some more lunch/dinner options before passing final judgement.
(4)Michael S.
This place isn't fancy but it sure gets the job done. Your typical "pancake house" with friendly service and good eats. Greek menu offers LOTS of other lunch and dinner options as well. I am a huge fan of there egg white omelets (gotta love the health kick) potato pancakes, soups are great, and bread basket :) For the money the best breakfast place in Schaumburg/Hoffman without a doubt.
(4)Jeff P.
This is on my favorite finds from yelp. My buddy and I were working over at the Zurich towers this past Fall and Maxfields became apart of our weekly routine. Typical week Monday - Saturday work from 7am to-7pm everyday. Saturday evening get drunk. Sunday morning sashay over to Maxfields to soak up some of the alcohol. Then watch football all day and cap the night off at Lou Malnati's for some deep dish and the Sunday night game. I always ordered the same thing and it was excellent. Corn beef hash and hash browns. Sir, would you like pancakes instead of toast? Um does a fat kid like cake? The corn beef was salty and just the right mix of potatoes, meat and peppers. Pancakes were light and fluffy with that delicious griddle taste. And the hash browns were perfectly crisp and soft in the middle. One of the top five places I miss from the Burg
(5)Mairee P.
This review is for breakfast only. I've met friends here for breakfast many times. Always order an omelet, bacon & it comes w/hash browns. Their eggs have this nasty smell to them that I cannot take any more. It's just disgusting. And they have this greenish faint hue to them. Who knows where they get them from, but I can bet they're not right. Something's up w/these eggs. maybe they're really old. Organic eggs should be an option! But then again, how would you know that is what they are serving you? Their hash browns aren't cook well, they're not crispy, or brown....awful. The bacon is so, so thin and so non-existent. 8 strips of their bacon equals one strip at Walker Brothers. I can't eat there again, I get too disgusted.
(1)Amar M.
Great avocado bacon omelete
(4)Grace S.
I liked this place. I came here for brunch with my dad a little before noon, and it looked pretty busy, but we were seated right away. My dad ordered one of the specials and got an entree along with bread, soup, and dessert - a great value. I wasn't wowed by the bread; it comes in a basket of assorted breads/croissants/muffins which are served cold, but I think that's how most Greek restaurants serve their bread, at least from my experience. For my meal, I got an omelette which came with pancakes and hash browns. I added fresh strawberries for a dollar. Nothing spectacular but I was happy with my meal. Our server wasn't super friendly or enthusiastic, but she did a fine job checking up on our table, so I didn't have any complaints about the service. Our brunch turned out to be less than $30 and the portions were huge (we ate leftovers for days after), so overall I was pretty satisfied. I wasn't amazed by the experience but have no complaints so I wouldn't mind coming here again if the opportunity arose.
(3)Rose D.
If we are out & about in the Schaumburg area & want breakfast, this is where we go. They have a nice variety of omelettes, skillets, pancakes and the like. Their lunch menu looks big as well, but we've never been here at lunch time. Our food always comes out fast and has always been delish! If you come during the normal Saturday or Sunday breakfast rush you will probably wait for a table. But the place is pretty big so the they normally turn things around quickly. All the staff is friendly and on the ball.
(4)Heather J.
The service here was one of the best I've ever had, prices are cheap, food is not only great but they have big portions and you will ask for a to-go box. Worth a 25 minute drive from the city!
(5)Elizabeth R.
The food is excellent! Staff is usually friendly. Decent prices. I always get pancakes, eggs and bacon. Sometimes hashbrowns too. Clean store and decent prices.
(5)Sarah S.
I went here this week for lunch with my work lunch crew. One member of the crew has been craving diner food and this was our closest option to work. There was no wait which was nice and service was typical diner style...Whadya want? Short and to the point direct which can be easily mistaken as rude. Know what you're getting into at a diner. The food was nothing to write home about. I had a ham and cheese sandwich which came with some fries and it was good, but not amazing. The bread was a bit burned. It was a good deal for $8 though. My friend had a beastly meal that came out on three separate plates and couldn't finish it all for $10. Good prices, decent food. All in all an alright experience, I wouldn't mind coming back here to give it another go.
(3)Bam A.
Great food, great price, and a terrific staff. We went ona Sunday morning and were seated within 10 minutes. Considering how busy they were this was really fast. I would say the place is kid friendly, as well. I'm not sure why the main page here says it isn't. I would highly recommend their asparagus and mushroom skillet. The portions are sizeable and delicous so be prepared to share. The fruit compotes were homemade so that was definitely another bonus.
(5)Barbra F.
A typical diner....breakfast lunch dinner.....unlmited coffee. You can always expect a decent meal. The wait staff is normally good too.
(3)Michy A.
Amazing service and CREPE heaven for me!! Fruits were fresh, food took a while to come but it was worth it. I live about 40 min. From here, considering making the drive for this spot!
(5)Sherwin C.
I've gone back a couple more times and I guess I have to give it 4 stars now to average the reviews to 4.5 stars since there are some minor issues that prevent me from giving it the full five. After a couple more visits, the service is still excellent, the food is still prepared a bit lighter in sugar/salt than other restaurants, the prices are still good, and the portion sizes are still large. Here's some things that stood out: The soups here great. After visiting many other family restaurants in the area, I find that this is probably my favorite place to go for soups, especially when they have creamy soups. The beer battered scrod and shrimp creole here are delicious as well and provide a great reason to come here on Fridays. However, I did not like the texture or flavor of the macaroni and cheese at all. Regarding texture again, the broiled perch, meatloaf, roast sirloin of beef, and pot roast could've all used better texture although the flavors were pretty good. Maybe the meat is simply too lean to get an excellent texture without being higher in fat. The restaurant is great in potatoes, whether it's potato pancakes, fried, or mashed they're all good. The ice cream is good here too and for some people, if you add whipped cream on top you will be very pleased. The rice pudding is still in my opinion the best in the area. Extra cinnamon and cream make this a real delight. Still not a big fan of the cakes/pies but the cheesecake is quite nice. In summary, I still think it's a great restaurant with nice interior and great prices but texture on some of the dinner dishes could be improved a bit.
(4)Rita B.
First time trying this restaurant and I'm so glad I did. Nice atmosphere. Very friendly staff. Good selection on the menu. Had the BLT club. Came with soup, fries, and coleslaw. So much food. Couldn't finish it. Here's the best part of this BLT: it was made with regular sized bacon. None of that thick cut or honey maple bacon business. Mom had the turkey club which came with same things mentioned above but included turkey. She said it was pretty darn good too. Would totally come back. Only reason I didn't give it five stars was because it was so hot in there. I understand e rest of the customers there were of the older population but man...it was HOT in there.
(4)Robin Z.
love maxfields....love to have breakfast there.......anytime... any day....anyway.........just part of schaumburg
(4)Nic Z.
Maxfields is your classic, no-frills, stuck-in-the-80's(or 70's?) diner. Get yourself some pancakes or waffles, heck, maybe some scrambled eggs and steak. The food is good, reasonably-priced, and will hit the spot of your most evil, unhealthy craving. Just kidding (kind of). They start you with some great biscuits and buttah and, most importantly, they keep the coffee coming. The atmosphere is so... old, but in a lovely, nostalgic way. It makes me want to put on an apron and rollerblades and shuffle dance with some senior citizens. Wooha!
(4)Phil S.
Looking to try yet another breakfast spot in my area, I followed Cristie B.'s lead and tried out Maxfields and left satisfied. This is one of those places where the majority of the patrons are silver haired senior citizens, especially on a Sunday morning. Prices are on par with portion size and quality and seating is plentiful. Menu options are plentiful as well but standard except for their "baked pancakes" and Greek versions of popular breakfast items. I opted for the cornedbeef hash omelette with a side of potato pancakes and my wife chose a rather plain french toast with sausage and bacon. Both were acceptably well prepared in a standard diner fashion and neither of us had complaints about portions. Service was attentive and my coffee was topped off, literally, after every 2 sips. Almost annoying but I'd rather have piping hot coffee than lukewarm coffee so I really shouldn't complain. Our final bill rounded off to just under $20 not including tip and we left full and satisfied. I a agree with Cristie B. that this is a good place to get a quick breakfast without the obnoxious wait times of other more popular brunch places in the area. Just some good ol' 'merican breakfast.
(3)Katie S.
MMMMm eggs. Breakfast stop number two - our first choice line was out the door. So we stopped in to Maxfields and it was everything I needed it to be. Friendly, clean, pretty fast, hot, and tasty. Coffee? I'll take some. Wheat or white toast? Potato Pancakes? Why not. Good breakfast, decent prices. Thank you!
(4)Kristin B.
I thought that I posted this already. I went to brunch on 10-26-14 and had the Ole omelet with potato pancakes and coffee. Needless to say about 45 minutes later I had food poisoning.
(1)Dave S.
Just visiting Schaumburg, IL for a wedding and found this place on Yelp, thanks to its high ratings. All I can say was that it's just ok - not great. The bacon was wispy, the has browns were tasteless and conventional. Even the toast was plain and dry. We tried their famous oven baked pancakes thinking they would be special, only to be disappointed. In essence it wasn't a pancake at all? But more like an apple streusel without the tasty frosting. On the bright side, the coffee was good.
(3)Kevin W.
I consider myself a pancake critic. I've tried over 15 pancake restaurants in the Chicago area. My rating below is based on a basic breakfast sampling of regular (original) pancakes, sausage, eggs and coffee. I rate Maxfield's a 3 overall. Their staff was very friendly and the atmosphere and value was great, I just wasn't a huge fan of the pancakes and nothing else seemed to stand out. Pancake (original) *** Sausage (links) *** Eggs (scrambled) *** Coffee ***
(3)billy s.
i am stufffffffed. poke me, as i need to deflate. So much stuff on that menu. Fast friendly service. Mmmmmm.
(4)Donna R.
Good typical diner. Lots of food options. Super freaky fast food delivery. Old decor that needs some TLC. Really cheap prices. Coffee is good - including the decaf :)
(3)Brittany B.
This is the first time I've gone to this place. It's not a place I would typically consider because it's near my school, not where I live. I thought the atmosphere was mildly dated, but I thought the food was pretty good for diner food, and the staff was very friendly. My friends that I went with say the fries are to die for!
(3)Joe L.
GREAT FOOD!!! Love the service I get their. My wife and I love coming here even though it's a bit of a drive for us for breakfast. It is totally worth it. We love their biscuits and gravy!! Must try in my opinion.
(4)Peter R.
In my eternal struggle to find awesome breakfast places I have found me another keeper. Maxfield's is located inside a strip mall on the corner of Plum Grove & Schaumburg Rd. We wanted to get some nice breakfast on a gorgeous Sunday morning and we let Yelp decide. There were some larger groups waiting outside, but since there was only two of us we got seated right away. The menu is extensive if you figure in the lunch menu, but we were here early so it was breakfast only. I wanted to deviate from my usual omelet order so I got Pork Chop & Two Eggs, and the wife ordered an Athenian omelet. I decide to order some Cinnamon Apple Crepes since it sounded delish. Our server was very good as she kept our coffee cups filled and checked in on us frequently. The food came out pretty quick, which was good since I was famished. The Pork Chops were served still in the marinade, and they were so tender and tasty. The wife seemed to be enjoying her omelet so I let her be. I must say that the Cinnamon Apple Crepe was fantastic! The sweet cinnamon sugar glazed on top of the apples and crepes was great. I know we will be back here often, I even want to try out the lunch menu. We have now found another good breakfast alternative to the mundane Denny's and IHop in the area.
(4)Mackenzee K.
Went here with the SO after trying to find a cheap breakfast place, and we were both a fan. He's been here several times before and knew what to expect. I ordered the #3 special (eggs, sausage, french toast, and bacon), and enjoyed it. He had the Southern Eggs Benedict and also enjoyed it. Our bill for two meals and two drinks came to around $18 before tip, so it was well worth the price. We were happy with the service and meals.
(4)Matt M.
There are diners and then there are turbo diners. This place takes the cake for price point. You can seriously walk out of here full, having experienced good service, and without breaking the bank. Back in the day it had a better name. It used to be called Sugar Plum. Despite the name change, the place has remained the same and has always pleased. The pancakes are incredible here (the best in all of Schaumpton!). Go there anytime before 11AM anyday of the week and you bet your bottom dollar that the average age is well over Social Security Retirement age. But that is always a good barometer of pricepoint and delciousness.
(4)Shaun S.
Classic breakfast place. Never disappoints, unless you get a small oj which comes in a shot glass sized cup. The food is great though.
(4)Jennifer Q.
Shout out to server Ricky who seems to always serve us when we come to Maxfield's. He is just so sweet -really chill, patient, always smiling. I don't think he could ever get upset. I ordered the health club -a veggie omelet that comes with juice and an English muffin and fruit. A great post-run meal. It's always a pleasant experience here. One of the many "go to" places when I'm in Schaumburg!
(4)Melissa A.
I love breakfast food so I was more than happy to check Maxfield's out when my friend suggested it for dinner. The food was decent but service was definitely lacking. I wasn't expecting 5 star service since it is a diner but what we received was pretty terrible. My friend and I came around 8pm on a Friday and it was pretty dead except for a couple tables. I had the Fritta skillet with a side of potato pancakes and my friend had the sausage and cheese omelette with a side of bacon pancakes. Both the omelettes and skillets come with a side of buttermilk pancakes, toast, or potato pancakes. Here are some of the pros and cons from dinner. CONS: 1) I ordered the potato pancakes with my skillet..the waiter came out with buttermilk pancakes 2) The waiter asked us if we wanted more water rather than just refilling our glasses 3) We had to wait a long time before our waiter came to check on us and get us our checks because he was busy cleaning the counters 4) When we asked for separate checks, he looked confused and said "oh..separate checks" and acted like most people don't ask for it PROS: 1) Food came out fast 2) Food was pretty good and portion sizes were fairly large for the price I wouldn't say this was a bad experience per se but it definitely didn't wow me. If I'm in the area I might try it again but otherwise it probably would be a pass for me.
(3)Maddy K.
Let's face it, breakfast food is the only food that matters. Any place that can get me my pancake fix is a winner to me. Maxfield's gives absurdly large portions and their pancakes are delicious. The service can be a little slow, but I attribute that to the large crowds (usually of old people) that we always seem to encounter. The bread basket they bring out in the beginning is full of stale and tasteless rolls, so don't bother with that. In addition to pancakes, their scrambled eggs and omelettes are also very good.
(3)Cecil R.
I came here with my family on Mother's Day around 10AM and the wait was about 35-45minutes. Not bad considering that Wildberry's was 1.5hrs. The host did a great job of handling the breakfast crowd and we were able to get a table in a timely fashion. But that's where our experience took an unfortunate turn for the worse. We were seated in a section with a rude, old waitress who definitely shouldn't be working in the hospitality industry. Her attitude and demeanor would have been more fitting of a truck stop diner than a family restaurant. I've probably never had such a bad waitress in my life. I ordered the Special Club #3 which comes with chilled juice. Now, I've been to many breakfast places and I always order orange juice. It's a staple part of my breakfast. But I've never seen such a small serving. It might as well have been poured into a shot glass. But considering it's part of a combo I'll play along. The food although was satisfying but nothing to brag about. It's hard to mess up breakfast staples. The place was fairly clean but not well lit. I don't see a reason to come back here.
(2)Dorothy P.
Maxfield's wasn't exactly our first choice for Sunday breakfast with the girls (and babes), but when Wildberry's had an hour long wait, we sought other options. Maxfields seems like a standard family owned pancake house. Nothing really stands out about it. The decor is unassuming, a nice selection of booths and tables to accommodate a variety of parties. Our wait was about 15 mins, which was much appreciated, especially given our pint-sized diners. Our waitress was friendly enough and made sure that we were offered drinks right away. She wasn't super pushy when it came to us lolly gagging about what we wanted to order. Our food came quickly, despite the restaurant being packed at the time, which was pretty impressive. From a quick glance, the menu is pretty extensive, although I had a mad hankering for crepes, so I didn't take much notice of anything else on the menu. My dining companions got crepes and pancakes. The food was alright, fairly standard breakfast fare. The portions were pretty generous, and I felt like I got a lot for my money, which is always nice. I will have to say that the servers weren't turned off by our kids, which is worth noting and much appreciated, despite the fact that the toddler of the group proceeded to sticker the table (don't worry, we cleaned it up before we left). I don't think that Maxfield's would be our first choice of breakfast places for out next get together, but if our go-to place is beyond packed (again), it's nice to know that Maxfield's will be our solid plan B.
(3)Leanne H.
Amazing breakfast food. This place is our go-to breakfast joint. I personally love the ole omelet. The staff is so friendly. Great coffee,
(5)Jacqueline W.
Fresh squeezed OJ and fruits are a big deal to me and they have it. Try the French toast sandwich. Its not on the menu but they will know what you mean. My hubby are becoming regulars enough said
(4)D Z.
So glad we found this place for breakfast. It was close (1 mi) to the Hilton Garden Inn, and though we paid the same as for breakfast there, we prefer to try local places instead. Regulars abound, which is a good sign. All of us were happy with our food and left stuffed by the large portions. The choices were almost overwhelming...tons of options.
(4)Steven H.
I usually have a good experience when I'm there but for some reason our waitress wasn't the greatest. It wasn't packed and we were next to 2 empty tables and yet it took 15minutes to get a cup of coffee, a glass of milk for my daughter, and silverware. After the food was served i wanted more coffee but she left as soon as the food was down. I don't know if she was having an off day or something, but it definitely reflected on her performance. Other than that, the food was good and decently priced. I'll still go back there, but I'm asking for a different waitress next time.
(3)Michael K.
I've been here a several times and the food is always really good. There have been one or two occasions where the waitresses seemed moody but usually that's not the case. The management does a great job with this place and parking is never a problem with the huge lot right outside.
(4)Odranre B.
Good food at good prices. Friendly staff. plenty of parking. Nothing really great but nothing to complain about either.
(3)Michelle L.
Great find! Please see my check in tip. Wasn't thinking when I typed it out that I was in the check in window and not in the review window. Lol!
(5)D M.
Another place that i've written a (good) review for in the past, but it's somehow disappeared. Anyway, I go here often enough that I can write another one. This is really a great brunch place (or breakfast anytime place). The food is decent, the service is decent (though some waitresses could use a smile sometimes). And the prices aren't terrible. It also is a rather large place, so you are usually seated fairly quickly. Because it is rather large and popular, if you go at a peak time, it can be a bit noisy. The reason I came here was to update my previous review (which has somehow disappeared). The change is that they have raised prices recently. Their prices are on par without about every other average brunch type place now. They used to be the best place to go due to being a bit more affordable. There now is not really a reason to go here rather than other places in the area unfortunately, aside from being closer to here, or wanting to have some variety. But, it is a decent place.
(4)Mona S.
This place was ok, I ordered pancake with strawberries and the strawberries were not fresh and pancakes were not flavorful. I didn't get whip cream on the side. Price was alittle pricey, overall won't come again. They are friendly but food was ok...
(3)Cyndi S.
Great breakfast food. Great service. Prices are ok.
(4)Samantha V.
Service was very quick, they clear a long line and a full restaurant pretty quickly. They originally said about a 15 minute wait (far better than Wildberry cafe's 45 min wait) and it really only took about 5. Very fast and friendly service, they don't hover or over pester you but they get the job done. The food was delicious; standard breakfast joint food, if not a little above standard. I had the pecan pancakes with whipped cream as a combo. The pancakes were a very nice consistency, fluffy and cakey with just a little crispness around the edges. They poached my eggs perfectly which is not always easy to achieve. The sausage links are nice and thick (no innuendo intended!) The orange juice tasted fresh squeezed, which was a nice surprise, only wish it was a bit larger, it comes in a glass the size of a Dixie cup. The only complaint I have is that the bacon was very tough, like chewing on cardboard. This is definitely a place I would return to when I'm in the area.
(4)Thom P.
We're from out of town and stopped in based on Yelp ratings. We were NOT DISAPPOINTED! Even though the place was packed on a Sunday morning after church we were seated immediately. The menu was very extensive with plenty of choice. A bonus was they offered potato pancakes as well as regular. I had 2 eggs with bacon, hashbrowns and potato pancakes. Yea I love potatoes! LOL My wife had an omelet pancakes hashbrowns. The serving portions are Large! 5 pieces of bacon a huge pile of hashbrowns and 2 potato pancakes! Like wise my wife had more then she could eat. Everything was delicious hot and came quickly. The server was very nice but joy overly sweet or hovering. $20 covered our meals and we were plenty full with a box to take home for the dog!!
(5)David T.
Was expecting a little more, but was quite disappointed. But first the good. I loved the interior. Many who are my age and younger might say that it is dated, but it reminds me of the kind of restaurants my parents took me to as a kid back in the 1970s. It had that Chicago nostalgia feeling to it, so I was alright with it. Still, the booths were a little small. The service was nice and friendly as well. Those were the good point. However, looks and service can take you so far. The food didn't live up to the hype. I ordered the traditional Eggs Benedict and the eggs were not prepared correctly. One had only a slightly runny yoke while the other was basically cooked solid. My mother went there a few weeks earlier and had the same experience. As far as the taste, it was great. However, with Eggs Benedict, those eggs have to be spot on, but they were terribly off. If they were spot on, I could give this place a 5-star review.
(3)J W.
Our lunch menu selection was o.k. but when the waitress lost her balance and dropped someone else's spaghetti on us from her tray, she was earnestly sorry and apologetic. But when we went to pay our bill at the counter, the old grouch there had no apologies or offer of a discount for us walking out with spaghetti sauce stains all over a ruined shirt. Never coming back here. Meh.
(2)Charlie M.
One of our favorite places until today Usually awesome service until today We never found HAIR in the soup until today When we brought the HAIR to our servers attention she denied it was a HAIR oh well
(2)Lisa G.
Love the mom-pop feel of this place. The service is awesome. The menu is vast. The corned beef hash was delish and naturally the bacon, crisp like I like it but the pancakes were just okay. I think my expectations were high for the pancake, so my bar was too high for them to reach. Overall nice place.
(3)Robert M.
Got together with family here and was disappointed by food and service. My mom ordered an entree that came with soup beforehand. Of course, she ate the soup. When the entree came, it was a disappointment. Her chop steak tasted not-so-fresh. The waitress offered to bring her something else. Someone else had ordered a Denver omelette and said it was good, so she ordered that. By the time she got it, the rest of us were almost done eating. Then, when we got the bill, we saw that they tried to charge her for the original entree as well. When she brought that to the attention of the manager, she took off the entree but still charged for the soup. She said that because my mom ate the soup, she had to be charged. So I guess if you eat here, wait to see if your entree is decent BEFORE you eat the included soup or salad that comes out first... even if that means your soup gets cold. LAME. Overall, the food was just okay, and because of their questionable customer service, we won't be going back; first- and last-time customer all in one day.
(1)Andrew K.
This place is terrible. Doesnt even deserve a star. The waitress wreaks of cigarettes and my wife got a plate of fruit crepes with canned fruit and syrup and the sausage is like a hockey puck. i have no idea how this place got the rating it did.. love the fact that the waitress never said hello and never came out of the back. Good employees make or break a business. This place sucks.
(1)Alina I.
So we came here with my kids for breakfast. The service was ok, even though our waitress served us like she was doing us a favor. The food was not bad, until we saw a nice fat old ROACH climbing up on our table !!!!!! We were so grossed out that we left all the food, paid up front and just ran out of there. It was disgusting!!!!!
(1)Lily R.
My family and I have been coming here for years, and makes it nice that they recognize us right away and knows the kids and talks to them :). Their food and service is outstanding. The waitress's are very pleasant and efficient. Parking is fine except Sunday mornings, don't recommend to have a peaceful breakfast/brunch, three or four churches/places of worship are .25 mile radius from there. But this is my breakfast family away from home. Love Maxfields!
(5)Taylor M.
I went here with two coworkers for lunch during an in service. I heard they had good soup and sandwiches. When I got there the soup if the day was chicken noodle. Meh. So I got a Greek omelet instead. The omelet did not seem fully cooked and it made for better left overs when I reheated it the next morning. The fruit that came with the inlet was pretty sparse. However, the potato pancakes which can be substituted for the regular pancakes were fantastic. I would go back for those alone. The waitress was super nice but service was a bit slow and she had to be reminded to bring out the soups. The bathroom here is kinda icky and smelly.
(3)Pondo S.
How do you mess up Breakfast??! They sure did. I ordered the corned beef hash and eggs. GROSS. The corned beef hash looked and tasted like dog food - straight out of a can, I'm surprised it didn't have the rings from the can on it. Hash browns were soft and not crunchy. I felt like I was at a nursing home as all the food was soft and Luke warm. We all left feeling disgusted as my colleagues had similar experiences. Nice people, terrible food
(1)Roman L.
This place is good not a lot of wait and the service is good. The only down side to this is that not everything is fresh. I ordered the slim and trim and it has egg whites tomatoes, mushrooms, and onion and it comes with fruit, a leaf of romaine and an English muffin. The omelette was excellent, but what keeps me from giving this a 5 star is that the fruit is not fresh at all. Overall this place is really good and has a cozy and family environment.
(4)Frank A.
Sure, this place is a little rustic on the inside, but I take that as a positive. Maxfields has that old diner feel. It was crowded this Saturday morning, and I was a little hesitant as I though there may not be enough waitresses to serve everybody, but service was an A+. The waitress was very very friendly and worked hard to make sure we were taken care of. Overall, the food was great. Note that I only had breakfast here, and the omelette was awesome. The sausage was cooked to perfection. This place was a refreshing change from a few other places I have been going to, and is my new hot spot when I am in the area.
(5)Nick M.
Very quick service, good portions and great veggie omelet (they didn't skimp in the veggies)! We will be back for their speedy service n good prices.
(4)Melissa B.
My husband and I have been going there for years. Overall, almost all of their food has been consistently good. The service is usually pretty decent, except sometimes when they get very busy, but still overall pretty good. We love their Sunday soups, which are cream of chicken and french onion. Both are delicious!!! I am very much a breakfast person. They have a large breakfast menu and the best part is that I can order it any time and not worry about what time of the day it is. Some recommendations that I would make is their fried chicken (takes a bit longer, but worth the wait!!), corn beef and swiss club, crepes, chicken caesar salad, split pea soup. This is a great family restaurant that can crave most taste buds and satisfy most ages. Don't forget to try their yummy desserts. They offer a good selection of cakes and ice creams. Overall, you get a good amount of food at a decent price with good service. What else can you ask for?
(4)Lily C.
We wanted to try Wildberry pancake house in Schaumburg but the wait time was more than 40mins. So we decided to try Maxfields instead. My husband and i are so glad we got to try the best pancakes in town! We went here on Sunday morning around 11:30am. Wait time was 15mins. The person who appears to be the owner or the manager got us a table next to the window :) we were given 3mins to look over the menu then our server(i wish i knew her name but she didnt introduce herself) came to our table to take the order. She recommended their potato pancakes, which was so delicious. I will definitely go back to try their potato pancakes again! Overall, we had great experience with Maxfields. And i will request our server next time we are eating here. She was one of the best servers in town. She deserves 30% tip.
(5)Mark E.
Clearly a family-owned restaurant that's been here for years, Maxfields is excellent. We had breakfast here, and the pancakes were very good as was the corned beef hash. Service was excellent and prices were reasonable.
(4)Andrea E.
Very busy on the weekends. Good food and good service. My coffee cup was never empty. Can count on a good breakfast.
(4)Surya N.
No matter what you select...always a big meal :) we have always had great service from the front staff to the wait staff to the awesome cooks! Place may not be updated but it is clean and the food is really good a priced perfect! awesome little mom pop type feel restraunt :)
(5)Kay J.
Not that great. Typical Greek-owned coffee house. I would not eat there for lunch or dinner, but it's OK sometimes for breakfast. However, the cook must be in a hurry because he often undercooks the food.... eggs can be mushy, and the hash browns are NOT BROWN.
(2)K. E.
This place is 2 minutes from my house. It's a good place for "breakfast for lunch or dinner" as they're open until 10. The food is great, and you get the classic diner "way too much" food. The people are nice enough.
(4)Cristie F.
I was pretty damn impressed with Maxfields. In a last minute decision, and as last ditch effort to find a decent breakfast joint on a Saturday morning at 11:30am, I remembered Maxfields hidden in the strip mall at Schaumburg//Plum Grove Road. I had eaten there years back and remembered it being somewhat decent - but definitely worth giving it another try. I was really surprised to find there wasn't a wait. I was also really thrilled. I was starving, and anything more than a 5 minute wait was going to crank up my crankiness. I am diabetic after all, and I can turn into a raging B when my sugar is low. ((Sounds fun, huh??)) The menu was huge, offering your standard diner fare for both breakfast and lunch. I was somewhat sad to see it wasn't very vegetarian friendly. Aside from salads, pancakes, eggs, etc., the only other offering I spotted in terms of a lunch type meal was an olive burger. And that didn't really appeal at 11:30am. ((Oh well - I'm not completely veg anyway)) Portions were huge, and the prices were low, which also pleased me immensely. I settled on having a half order of biscuits and gravy, a fruit bowl, and 2 scrambled egg whites. My bf ordered the bacon waffle and a side order of potato pancakes. Everything was delicious. The potato pancakes were a little heavy for my liking, but they had good flavor. The waffle had bacon chunks baked in, with a few pieces of bacon laying on top to much on. YUM. Biscuits and gravy could have used a little more flavor, but they weren't too terrible. I just prefer more of a kick! The service was great. Our waitress was very attentive. She made sure we had everything we needed. Once we ordered, our food was out in a matter of minutes - and still hot and fresh! Given the options around my 'hood for breakfast, Maxfields is a good choice if you're looking for a good and quick breakfast when wait times at other local restaurants are extra long. I'll be back...for sure.
(4)Mike O.
Classic breakfast/brunch offering pancakes, waffles, crepes, and everything else you can think of. They've got some interesting offerings, like bacon pancakes (as good as it sounds). It gets VERY busy on weekends (looks busy passing buy on weekdays too), so you may have to wait. Last time, the gf and I were seated in 5 mins. Crowd is usually retired folks and families, so it's not a "happening" place. They serve lunch/dinner options too, but haven't tried them yet. It's really close to home and it's nice to have a great breakfast, I'd recommend!
(4)Kristen R.
Service was great and very friendly! Fresh squeezed orange juice is delicious!!! Order the large! The omelets and the skillets are great! We had the Athenian Omelet and the Asparagus, Mushroom and Swiss Skillet. Plenty of food for the price!
(5)Tracy J.
Go here almost every week! It's my base of comparison for all other breakfast places and to be honest, Burnt Toast is the only place that I think compares. It is consistent and delicious. Coffee is pretty good too! Waitresses are pleasant and we always receive wonderful service. Bacon onion skillet and pancakes are a must try! Great breakfast place! I've have sandwiches when I was really hungover and they are good too, but typically we keep it to just breakfast!
(5)Chris M.
On the surface this seems like your standard Greek-owned diner. Unfortunately I have not been impressed with the quality of the food at all. I had a craving for a corned beef sandwich and decided to try Maxfield's out for dinner. The bread they brought to the table was stale, clearly left out all day. The sandwiches we ordered came with soup, and the bowl of chicken soup we each received was a bit salty but otherwise good. The corned beef sandwich on rye was very disappointing. I can forgive the small amount of meat used, after all, I have been used to some places piling on 3 inches of meat and I never finish a sandwich that size in one sitting, so only an inch or so of meat is reasonable. But the bread was very thinly sliced and not toasted, so it quickly fell apart while eating the sandwich, which had no toppings like mustard or mayo, and I was not offered any of these. The meat was also not terribly fresh, and had likely just been microwaved before being slapped on some plain bread. My wife's gyros was packaged gyros meat, not shaved from a spit as I expected from a Greek restaurant. She only had a few bites before pushing it to the side. I will say that the french fries we both received in abundance were really great. They had a nice battered texture, stayed hot, and were very tasty. We ordered an egg, sausage, and pancakes for my son. The scrambled egg was literally tasteless, and the hash browns were soggy and tasted awful. The sausage was a little soft but otherwise fine, and the pancakes oddly tasted a bit like yellow cake rather than pancake, but were generally good. I did not come to Maxfield's with high expectations at all, but I was still disappointed. With all the good reviews here I was expecting better. I'm sure there are some things they do well, but I am not likely to return to find out what those things are.
(2)Michelle F.
The family and I came here on a Saturday morning because we needed breakfast, and this place had such great reviews. I wasn't that impressed. I mean, nothing really stood out as being really amazing to me. It's not that the food was bad (although the french toast was burnt) but it was just sort of the same ol' same ol' of many other breakfast joints. My husband ordered a mexican omelet, and I ordered the veggie omelet, and the kids split a french toast. Everything was typical, but I did appreciate the amount of broccoli in my food. It was good. The pancakes that came with the meal didn't really stand out, but I had a bite of my husband's food and it was pretty good chorizo. I would come back, but for me, it wasn't a must-go-to type of a place.
(3)Sarah D.
Every mom in the Elk Grove/Schaumburg area is here after they put their kids on the bus on the 1st day of school! The service is great, reasonably priced, and I have never had a mistake on my bill or food order. we usually come here with lot's of people and I have attended a few end of season sports parties here.
(5)Paul S.
We had a party of three eat there this morning. They seated us quickly, took the order quickly and served the food very quickly. Excellent job on the speed despite having a full dinning room on a Sunday morning! We ordered the Taste of France baked apples and french toast combo for one plate. It was really tasty, but unfortunately they drenched it in some type of cinnamon syrup. Just a little drizzle would have hit the spot, not half the jar. Please serve this on the side! Another plate we ordered was a feta omelette, which was eggcellent! The eggs with tomatoes, spinach and cheese hit the spot. The side dish of potato pancakes was a real gag to swallow. These were really dry and couldn't be eaten without sour cream. Please don't throw them in the pan for so long! Overall, the server was pleasant and checked in occasionally to make sure our meal was fine. If they fixed the two food issues above I would have rated them higher. Nonetheless, there were no issues with the service, so I will give them another chance sometime in the future.
(3)Brian A.
Nice classy old feel diner. If you are in the mood for pancakes and eggs, go here. Big portions. Great hash browns. You will be full for hours.
(5)chrisa r.
Always delish and plenty of food with each order. This is usually our hangover morning spot and they accommodate for any amount of people. Love it! 11/5/14 additional note: we went for breakfast at dinner time... Not a good choice.. Must be different staff as my normal breakfast was gross an service was so slow... Quite the opposite of a busy morning visit.
(4)Susan S.
Consistently good food and quick service. The waffles are very fluffy as are the omelettes. It's a go-to place for breakfast for us.
(4)Natalie S.
Dude... did that old lady just budge me in line? Yes, yes she did. Being 8 months pregnant and so hungry you could eat an old lady does NOT give you the right to yell at one for jumping you in line. It's a rule I try to live by. But... I was kinda annoyed. That being said, HOLY OLD FOLKS HOME, BATMAN... this place was full of the elderly at 11:00 on a Sunday morning. We were in the neighborhood doing some they-only-have-this-store-in-the-burbs shopping and I NEEDED breakfast, so the hubby found this place using the Yelp app on the iPhone and we ducked in because of all the good reviews. I found it to be... meh. I had a corned beef omelet with hash browns and pancakes. I've had better pancakes. I've had better hash browns. I have DEFINITELY had a better omelet (it was kinda gross and I didn't finish it). Our waitress was friendly enough and I'm sure everyone else eating there was local and goes there frequently. But we probably won't be back, even if we're in the neighborhood already.
(3)Stu A.
Decent food. Nothing outstanding
(3)Erik H.
I've been here twice now and have enjoyed myself both times. The food here has been above average each time - my Kayiana Omelet was packed with cheese and my corned beef hash was plentiful, if a little salty. My girlfriend's mom loved her avocado omelet, saying it was one of the best ones she's ever had, and she's an avocado omelet FIEND. The coffee, on the other hand, was kind of gross and tasted faintly of alcohol. According to a quick Google search that may mean that the coffee beans were a little past their prime. In addition, the service can be spotty and the wait can be long. All in all, there's really nothing at Maxwell's to tempt me away from Wildberry Cafe or Richard Walker's, and the bad coffee is the final nail in the coffin.
(3)G E.
A good, reasonably price diner that has been around for ever. Nothing fancy but consistently good food. Lots of specials, you get soup or salad with your meals and the traditional diner bread basket. My favorites are the Greek chicken or skirt steak and the fried chicken, we'll worth the wait.
(4)Ericka L.
This pancake heaven gets FIVE, count'em, FIVE stars from me. My boyfriend and I have been here about 5 times in the past month for breakfast on the weekends and we have been pleasantly surprised with the food and staff. The one of the nice guys in the front who seats the customers knows us now and sits us in the same booth usually and I can really appreciate personal service like that - makes us feel important and keeps us coming back! We usually sit on the side by the little lake where we can keep a close eye on that pretty crane out there...yes, a CRANE...that bird with the loooong neck and loooong legs that I thought only lived in Africa somewhere... Their prices are great and I love their pancake and waffle batters. The coffee is delicious. The OJ is freshly squeezed. The waiters/waitresses are always attentive and NICE and the food is FAST!! Just what we need on a Saturday or Sunday morning. Sooo, if you're in the neighborhood and looking for a sweet, down-to-earth place to enjoy breakfast with your honey or the fam...stop by Maxfields!! The weekend can't come soon enough...
(5)Johnny B.
Helped a friend with some moving so I bought breakfast. I've passed by Maxfield's but never stopped. I thought is was only a breakfast destination. Wrong- they are open through dinner! But we had a late breakfast. I am a skillet lover. I ordered the Hash skillet. Great pick. Two lovely easy over eggs topped the hash then cheese and a bed of crispy hash browns. Greek toast with it! My companion had a veggie omelette. Good size and chick full of veggies. She had a side of the potato pancakes. We weren't in a hurry, but our food was delivered quickly at good temp and good tasting. Foolish me for not coming here sooner. Johnny Chitown
(4)Shawn G.
Great service, no wait, FRESH fruit and you MUST TRY "A Little Bit of France"
(4)Pack C.
The place is a typical neighborhood pancake house. I have tried couples of dishes here mainly for brunch: spinach crepes, omlettes. The taste was not outstanding though. Compared with other brunch places in the suburbs such as Egg Harbor and Richard Walkers, i believe the other two taste better. However, Maxfield's beat them all in terms of price. Prices here are very decent. You can have the brunch special" 2 eggs, 2 pancakes, sausages and bacons, and juice for $6-7. Coffee here is pretty bad though! I also had their lunch special one time, again great value for the money: entree (fried chicken)+ salad+soup+ a piece of cake (german chocolate cake) for $10. Again, its taste was just average.
(3)Kelly S.
By our second day vacation in Schaumburg, we were tired of high prices for cheap stuff and crowds. Maxfield's delivered the breakfast experience we were looking for. It's a neighborhood breakfast spot located at the end of a strip mall with lots of seating, great food with quality ingredients, and local diners. The breakfast prices are reasonable -- a real value for what you get, too. The place is clean, comfortable, and presentable -- nothing fancy, but right at home. The waitresses and manager (an older woman who rules the roost with a keen eye for order and customer comfort) are welcoming and on top of their game. For breakfast, I ordered an omlette with sweet, crisp apples and cheddar cheese -- my first omlette with fruit in it, and a surprisingly wonderful combination. My son got his usual eggs and bacon, which kept him happy. My husband ordered a Mexican style omlette -- very spicy. All generously portioned and delicious. The coffee was good and the meal came with a complimentary bread basket that was tasty, tasty, tasty from muffins to chewy rolls. We highly recommend Maxfield's. We would definitely go there again and again if we lived in town.
(4)Elizabeth L.
No wait, fast service, good food and coffee
(4)Duy N.
Maxfields is AWESOME!!! It's your everyday breakfast, lunch, and dinner kinda place. I come here for the breakfast, cheap, fast, and wholesome. Decent portions and the sausages are bad ass. Go here on a Saturday or Sunday morning and there will be a little wait, but not like Wildberry ( That place is ridiculous on the wait time.). I try to come here as often as I can like a ritual of some sort.
(5)Crazy P.
Maxfield's has great food and great service! Portions are larger - I can never finish in one sitting and the prices are great. The food is NOT greasy. I first went to Maxfield's in Lombard one day at lunch and actually realized there was one in Schaumburg too. Talk about a good discovery! I have yet to eat anything at Maxfield's that was not good!
(5)Nick S.
We love Maxfield's because it's a really good diner that's open until late (after 3pm ). Most of the other places close at 3pm. It's our local go-to place. The best omlettes anywhere and I'm an omlette snob. Richard Walkers is a close second. Our service has been attentive and fast each time we've gone and the price is right.
(5)Sheryl A.
This was the first AND LAST time for me. I arranged to have a small get together with family members here and was embarrassed at my choice of restaurants. Four of us ordered dinners and the other breakfast. Cream of broccoli soup was served with the dinners. Most of the broccoli in the soup was stems. The dinners came out after the soup. I had ordered chopped sirloin which had a very funny taste and told our waitress about it. She was very nice and asked if I would like something else. I decided on an omelette as I didn't want to order another meat dish. The omelette was ok. When the bill came I noticed they took off the charge for the chopped sirloin and added in the charge for the omelette which was fine. I also noticed another charge for $2.95 and asked what this was. I was told it was for the soup I was served prior to getting the bad chopped steak. I was a bit upset and they told me I shouldn't have eaten the soup. I explained that I wouldn't have eaten the soup if I would have known that the chopped steak I was going to be served next was bad. They were unwilling to take off the charge of the soup. So not only did I have to pay for my replacement meal, I had to pay for the soup and was not able to eat my meal with everyone else as I had to wait a bit for it to be served. My sister-in-law's potato pancakes were over cooked. Another person's mashed potatoes were served with a gravy that was very strange. My father ordered broiled salmon which he said was very good. Everyone else said their meal was just okay. I would suggest to the management that they rethink their customer service policy if they want to gain return business.
(1)Dejan B.
I will be repeating others reviews but everything applies...Great food, great prices, and great service. If you are looking for a breakfast, lunch, or even dinner place with comfortable atmosphere come here and enjoy. Be ready for generous portions and eat hearty!! P.S. If you are coming for dessert ask for one of their famous milk shakes or one of their many cakes...
(5)Avery M.
We made the mistake of getting lunch from this breakfast joint. Bad idea! My "hot"sandwich was cold, the other meal was just a bunch of bread. The only friend who actually ate breakfast said her eggs were pretty average. Service was not too good. Our waitress wasn't too attentive and it wasn't busy. I won't go back.
(1)John V.
We had a large group here for a birthday gathering a while ago and they were very accommodating. Most of us got breakfast foods and were very happy with our meals. My girlfriend and I went back for dinner the other night and were less impressed. The chicken park wasn't breaded... which we both found odd. I had a tuna sandwich, which was decent. The French fries were AWESOME, though. Recommended for breakfast, for sure. We'll have to try some more lunch/dinner options before passing final judgement.
(4)Michael S.
This place isn't fancy but it sure gets the job done. Your typical "pancake house" with friendly service and good eats. Greek menu offers LOTS of other lunch and dinner options as well. I am a huge fan of there egg white omelets (gotta love the health kick) potato pancakes, soups are great, and bread basket :) For the money the best breakfast place in Schaumburg/Hoffman without a doubt.
(4)Jeff P.
This is on my favorite finds from yelp. My buddy and I were working over at the Zurich towers this past Fall and Maxfields became apart of our weekly routine. Typical week Monday - Saturday work from 7am to-7pm everyday. Saturday evening get drunk. Sunday morning sashay over to Maxfields to soak up some of the alcohol. Then watch football all day and cap the night off at Lou Malnati's for some deep dish and the Sunday night game. I always ordered the same thing and it was excellent. Corn beef hash and hash browns. Sir, would you like pancakes instead of toast? Um does a fat kid like cake? The corn beef was salty and just the right mix of potatoes, meat and peppers. Pancakes were light and fluffy with that delicious griddle taste. And the hash browns were perfectly crisp and soft in the middle. One of the top five places I miss from the Burg
(5)Mairee P.
This review is for breakfast only. I've met friends here for breakfast many times. Always order an omelet, bacon & it comes w/hash browns. Their eggs have this nasty smell to them that I cannot take any more. It's just disgusting. And they have this greenish faint hue to them. Who knows where they get them from, but I can bet they're not right. Something's up w/these eggs. maybe they're really old. Organic eggs should be an option! But then again, how would you know that is what they are serving you? Their hash browns aren't cook well, they're not crispy, or brown....awful. The bacon is so, so thin and so non-existent. 8 strips of their bacon equals one strip at Walker Brothers. I can't eat there again, I get too disgusted.
(1)Edward S.
Best of the Best!!! We've visited this restaurant at least once a week for years and years so we can speak with authority... The Best of its Kind! A lot of dishes to choose from. Great portions. Excellent service. FLAVORFUL Extremely INEXPENSIVE!!! Pick this restaurant on top of any other for a casual meal any time of the day... you will enjoy it.
(5)L Z.
Typical breakfast fare and atmosphere .... Wouldn't go out of my way to go here but if you're in the neighborhood and want a good breakfast it's a safe bet.
(3)Ra Khi R.
Nice place, def worth a stop by if you're in the area. Try the wonderful pancakes..you won't regret it!
(4)shaun M.
Maxfield's is the neighborhood place to go, relax and eat a decent meal. For a good price too! I have to admit Maxfield's doesn't have the best food in the entire universe. But it is decent and it taste good enough for me. The reason I like this place so much is because: 1.) It's cheap 2.) you get free soup and bread with any lunch order 3.) The staff is extremely friendly 4.) They have a great pie selection Go hear when you just want a nice cozy relaxing meal.
(4)Mike I.
Awesome spot for good, fast, and reasonably priced, diner food. The waitresses are super friendly and as efficient as any restaurant I have dined at. My favorite, and her name escapes me, is an Irish woman (with brogue) who just has a great personality and is extremely hard working. I have eaten here both for dinner and breakfast although the family and I primarily dine here at breakfast time. Awesome pancakes (I go with walnut raisin....yum!!), awesome omelets (according to my wife as I don't eat eggs), delicious french toast, good coffee, great turkey club sandwiches too (my consistent dinner choice). The best part, it's about 1/2 mile away from home!
(4)Candice G.
This place is like comfort food to me. They offer a french toast, breakfast with fresh squeezed orange juice, two sausages, two pieces of bacon, and eggs for like 6 bucks. I think every restaurant should offer a french toast combo, I love it! I got a bacon chicken wrap once with soup to go and it was fabulous. Fries are very yummy and hard to stop eating. Prices are unbelievably good and I feel this is as good as it gets for a greek restaurant.
(5)Diane L.
I'm not a breakfast person but my daughter and her boyfriend love this place sooooo I decided that I would go with them. I ordered the bacon, hash browns with cheese, coffee and their potato pancakes (yuck) I sent the potato pancakes back they were not good at all (gummy). The coffee was just okay as was the pancakes. The service was fast and friendly but overall it's just another family pancake restaurant.
(2)CJ Q.
HUGE menu. Generous portions. Breakfast fare anytime. Casual. Best cream of chicken soup on sundays. Most of the dishes are very good. Never have room left for dessert, but we always take em to go - too good not to! Staff are attentive too. We're almost weekly regulars. It's great to pop-in when we don't feel like making dinner nor the fuss and expense of going to a chain/fancy restaurant.
(4)Rufus L.
I enjoy this place, it is a very nice place to eat and their prices are the same as any fast-food restaurant. The only issue I have is they have yet to get my eggs correct on the first try, if you are wondering "scrambled easy".
(4)Kamila T.
My boyfriend and I went here for breakfast a few weeks ago. The food is good, the orange juice is fresh, fast service, clean glasses & silverware - can't ask for much more from Maxfields. This place attracts many older couples and families because of the friendly atmosphere and good prices. Overall I give Maxfields 3 stars - its your typical Greek owned restaurant with a good breakfast crowd. I'll be back for more (and not only because its right around the corner).
(3)Anna B.
I've been there a few times recently during lunch. I think the food is good, but for a waffle and pancake house, they don't make a great omlette. The service is fast, which is really helpful during a super rushed lunch break. My next thing to try will be the crepes:-)
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