Cafe Max

1600 Alma Rd, Richardson, TX 75081, United States

Cafe Max

About the Company

rating: 4.4

Weekday lunch fixture offering over-the-counter soups, sandwiches & salads in no-nonsense digs.

Categories

  • Restaurant

Contact Information

Phone: +1 972-231-5922

Website: http://www.cafemax.com/

Address: 1600 Alma Rd, Richardson, TX 75081, United States

Working hours
  • Sunday: Closed
  • Monday: 10 AM–3 PM
  • Tuesday: 10 AM–3 PM
  • Wednesday: 10 AM–3 PM
  • Thursday: 10 AM–3 PM
  • Friday: 10 AM–3 PM
  • Saturday: 10 AM–1:30 PM

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Reviews

Review №1

Rating: 1

Stay away. The seafood salad did us in! And the worst part was the managers response to it all.

Date: a day ago

Review №2

Rating: 5

Even though we live twenty miles away now, we crave Cafe Max. On rare occasions we re in the area we make sure to order in advance for takeout. The pasta, chicken & fruit trio with extra muffins and oatmeal cookies are our go-to! Wish they had more locations in Dallas proper. We ve been customers since before 1993. Fast-Easy in & out. Waits -if any, are pleasant. I always order in advance. They should be on the delivery apps.

Date: a day ago

Review №3

Rating: 5

Great food and service

Date: 5 days ago

Review №4

Rating: 2

I went all the way from Bedford area today. They have awesome food worth the drive. But, now thinking about it twice due to two hispanics male and female that were there today. They seemed to hate their jobs or the people who were there buying. I m Hispanic myself and they were so cold cut responding to questions I almost walked out without buying but, since I went from so far I just took a deep breath and moved on. People if u don t enjoy serving people find u another job where you will be a happier person.

Date: a week ago

Review №5

Rating: 5

While the salad choices have not changed much the quantity remains and service is always excellent. If you need to enter using a wheelchair it is impossible as lips at door are too high

Date: a week ago

Review №6

Rating: 1

We used to really like this place but it s seriously gone downhill. Especially the management. The atmosphere is still good. And the food is just so/so it really depends on the day. Take your chances.

Date: 2 weeks ago

Review №7

Rating: 5

Great food and not too expensive. Everything on the menu is really good.

Date: 2 weeks ago

Review №8

Rating: 4

I just wish they d stayed open longer on Saturdays

Date: 4 weeks ago

Review №9

Rating: 5

Date: a month ago

Review №10

Rating: 2

1st time here! Terrible customer service today. Menu was contradictory. My 80 yr mother ordered the Quiche and Soup. Menu says you get a roll or muffin with your soup. BUT if you order the combo, you dont get the roll or muffin?? Whats up with that? Same size bowl of soup. Not a great way to treat a senior citizen. When I addressed it with the server, he would not budge. NO ROLL FOR YOU! Good grief! ... I also inquired about the chicken salad. I wanted a chicken salad sandwich. What they had was a chicken and pasta salad. When people think of chicken salad, they think of the spreadable kind for a sandwich. Menu was not clear on the wording and the employees could not explain clearly! $31.00 down the drain! Pricey for what you get. Couldnt even give my elderly mother a roll!! Needless to say it was a very sad experience and we will not be back. 1st and last time! What a shame!

Date: a month ago

Review №11

Rating: 5

I worked here a lifetime ago. It s the same awesome people and high quality food. So glad they re open on Saturdays now.

Date: a month ago

Review №12

Rating: 5

The best homestyle salads and sandwiches you can find. Everything is fresh and made in-house. Try the salad sampler or salad trio (Caesar, Chicken, and Vegetable are my go tos) Vegetarian options: Salads: cucumber, vegetable, potato, pasta, potato

Date: a month ago

Review №13

Rating: 4

The BEST salad samplers! Love them all plus the muffin and chicken Salad. THE BEST! Wish they would reopen their cafe/ restaurant. They only do TOGOs.

Date: a month ago

Review №14

Rating: 4

Date: a month ago

Review №15

Rating: 3

I absolutely love their food. It s amazing!!! I wish there was a location closer to me. I wanted cafe max today after attending an activity that morning. We Drove a long way out of our way on a Saturday. Google maps says Richardson location closes at 3 on Saturday. We got there at 1:33 - they close at 1:30. So we drove to Plano location to get take out. It was less than 15 min away and it closes at 2. Got there at 1:47 and doors were locked. The lights were still on inside and some woman sitting there talking to someone (assuming on the phone). No one responded to us and the lady ignored us until we had tried both doors and called on the phone. Then she motioned that it closes at 2! Well, that s fine except it wasn t 2 yet!!!! Very inconsiderate of customers. So disappointing!! I d call and check before going.

Date: a month ago

Review №16

Rating: 4

Date: a month ago

Review №17

Rating: 5

Date: a month ago

Review №18

Rating: 1

Chicken salad was very old and so was the muffins! Very disappointed in the quality of the food.

Date: a month ago

Review №19

Rating: 1

The smallest portion ever, watched has they filled other customers orders to the top, do they decides who gets more portion than others, anyone with same observation

Date: a month ago

Review №20

Rating: 5

This place never misses food always good

Date: a month ago

Review №21

Rating: 5

Date: a month ago

Review №22

Rating: 5

Date: 2 months ago

Review №23

Rating: 5

Date: 2 months ago

Review №24

Rating: 2

I usually love it here, but when I asked the older lady who was serving if the seafood salad was pretty good she replied with a blank look and looked at the seafood salad and said I don t eat seafood salad like wow what dual response. Do better especially when you re in the food industry.

Date: 2 months ago

Review №25

Rating: 5

Date: 3 months ago

Review №26

Rating: 5

Healthy eating, large portions, perfect prices

Date: 3 months ago

Review №27

Rating: 4

Date: 3 months ago

Review №28

Rating: 5

Date: 4 months ago

Review №29

Rating: 3

Date: 4 months ago

Review №30

Rating: 5

Best pre-made salads, chicken Ceasar, chicken salad, seafood, vegetables, potatoes, fruit, cucumber and pasta (think thats all) any of the ones dunno about vegetables seafood or potato but cant go wrong with any of the remaining!

Date: 4 months ago

Review №31

Rating: 5

Love it.

Date: 5 months ago

Review №32

Rating: 5

Always outstanding with consistent service and exquisite food.

Date: 5 months ago

Review №33

Rating: 5

Chicken salad..

Date: 5 months ago

Review №34

Rating: 5

WOW first time here. Great food. HUGE portions. Kind of a weird restaurant space. Great service. Workers are very nice and pleasant. Crab salad is delicious. Caesar salad is good and the Chicken Curry soup (the soup of the day) was really good too. Will definitely be back.

Date: 5 months ago

Review №35

Rating: 5

Date: 5 months ago

Review №36

Rating: 5

Food is Amazing and ALWAYS THE SAME.... GOOD !!! THE PEOPLE THAT WORK THERE ARENT REALLY THAT NICE BUT THEY DO THEIR JOB WELL

Date: 5 months ago

Review №37

Rating: 5

Date: 5 months ago

Review №38

Rating: 5

The food is consistently great and service was very friendly.

Date: 6 months ago

Review №39

Rating: 5

Date: 6 months ago

Review №40

Rating: 5

They have the best salads and are always so friendly! Vegetarian options: Its a salad place, so a decent selection of choices. Parking: Large parking lot in front of the door. Wheelchair accessibility: Ramp to the door, if I remember correctly.

Date: 6 months ago

Review №41

Rating: 5

Love this place and the dishes cant quite be duplicated. Best muffins ever! I ALWAYS get the trio. Found this gem over 20 years ago and always request it when I get to pick on my special days.

Date: 6 months ago

Review №42

Rating: 5

Date: 6 months ago

Review №43

Rating: 5

Consistently great.

Date: 6 months ago

Review №44

Rating: 5

Date: 6 months ago

Review №45

Rating: 5

Some of the best food you have ever had.

Date: 7 months ago

Review №46

Rating: 5

Date: 7 months ago

Review №47

Rating: 5

Date: 7 months ago

Review №48

Rating: 3

Love the seafood and chicken salad

Date: 7 months ago

Review №49

Rating: 5

Cafe Max is absolutely the best! If you dont know, you need to. Take your pick from pasta, seafood, chicken, cesar, fruit salad...and a couple other options. The portions are great, definitely getting your moneys worth. Anytime youre in Richardson and its lunch time (11am-3pm) check in with Cafe Max. You will love it!

Date: 7 months ago

Review №50

Rating: 5

Like the portion size. Muffins are delicious. Also ways get the chicken, pasta and caesar salad my favorite.

Date: 8 months ago

Review №51

Rating: 5

Bang for your buck, Cafe max offers a trio of healthy meals at reasonable price. The amount of food you get for the price is amazing, the stuff are super friendly, everything is always fresh and good!!

Date: 8 months ago

Review №52

Rating: 5

Date: 8 months ago

Review №53

Rating: 5

Great food.

Date: 8 months ago

Review №54

Rating: 5

One of my favorite places to eat

Date: 8 months ago

Review №55

Rating: 1

The tall white guy totally ignored me asking for extra crotons several times, got to car and had been given the wrong order.

Date: 9 months ago

Review №56

Rating: 2

Not a great selection

Date: 9 months ago

Review №57

Rating: 5

Always good!!!!!!

Date: 9 months ago

Review №58

Rating: 5

I love the trio. Always fresh and huge portions.

Date: 9 months ago

Review №59

Rating: 5

Love their salads!

Date: 9 months ago

Review №60

Rating: 2

I am disappointed with the chicken salad ordered today. The chicken is really hard to chew. I dont remember it was like this before.

Date: 10 months ago

Review №61

Rating: 5

Date: 10 months ago

Review №62

Rating: 5

Date: 10 months ago

Review №63

Rating: 5

Date: 10 months ago

Review №64

Rating: 4

The portions were way too large for a senior.

Date: 10 months ago

Review №65

Rating: 5

Well worth the money...

Date: 11 months ago

Review №66

Rating: 5

Date: 11 months ago

Review №67

Rating: 4

Could have been a 5 but charging $2.50 to share a meal, whether its because were not that hungry, we wanna save money or thats just what we do.......is wrong, and sadly pathetic!

Date: 11 months ago

Review №68

Rating: 1

Horrible customer service. Paid for a sampler but asked to put the seafood in another container or is paper in the same container so it doesnt touch the other food. They were going to charger $8.95 for something that came with my meal.

Date: 11 months ago

Review №69

Rating: 4

Food is always great, however they charge you to share a meal! No other restaurant is that greedy or petty. Plus if you order a Cesar salad to go and dont want it to be soggy later, they charge extra to box it dry with the dressing on the side! Although the food tastes great, the extra -$5 left me with a bad taste in my mouth....

Date: 11 months ago

Review №70

Rating: 5

Large portions delicious salads

Date: 11 months ago

Review №71

Rating: 5

Love love love this place. OMG the curry soup is a must. Not great for kids. Had my youngest with me and he was not a fan. But Maxs isnt for kids its for workin folk, parents or normal adult people. LOL. I will go back. Worth the drive. Its quite. Like library quite. The trio is amazing I get the chicken salad, seafood salad and caesar salad. I am always so full afterwards I dont eat till the next day.

Date: 11 months ago

Review №72

Rating: 5

I love the food concept of this place. Chicken, pasta, seafood, and fruit salad to choose from combined with a Ceasar salad. This is good food.

Date: 11 months ago

Review №73

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №74

Rating: 4

Date: a year ago

Review №75

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №76

Rating: 5

Love, Love, Love this place. Muffins, cookies, Ceasar and seafood are my favorites.

Date: a year ago

Review №77

Rating: 1

The young staff were not friendly and wouldn t allow me to use the restroom yet I spend my money there. they stated it was under construction however, they could ve let you use the one they use but according to them, it s for employees only which I thought was very rude.

Date: a year ago

Review №78

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №79

Rating: 5

Best pasta ever! You go in and out!

Date: a year ago

Review №80

Rating: 3

Date: a year ago

Review №81

Rating: 3

In description of my experience is not the best one but definitely can get some improvements in over all, but I ll give him a chance

Date: a year ago

Review №82

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №83

Rating: 5

My coworkers are regulars here when we have to go into the office and I finally got to tag along. Boy was my lunch tasty. The service was fast and friendly. Theres a nice variety of salads and sandwiches along with a soup of the day. My turkey and cheese sandwich was good and the potato soup was delicious. This is a great place to pop in and grab some take away for lunch. Im glad I tagged along with my coworkers and I will have to do it some more in the future.

Date: a year ago

Review №84

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №85

Rating: 5

My patient loves there vegetables

Date: a year ago

Review №86

Rating: 5

When I want to eat healthy, this is my go-to place. It has gotten a little pricey, but the food is really good.I wish they would open the dining room because they only do take-out.

Date: a year ago

Review №87

Rating: 5

always amazing food

Date: a year ago

Review №88

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №89

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №90

Rating: 5

Ive been eating at Cafe Max for years and the food is so consistent. Price is fair compared to the generous portions you receive

Date: a year ago

Review №91

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №92

Rating: 5

Delicious LARGE portions of salad with good service. The salads are pricey but the portions are powerful.

Date: a year ago

Review №93

Rating: 5

We love this place!!! Vegetarian options: Lots of choices.. Food : 5/5 |

Date: a year ago

Review №94

Rating: 4

Date: a year ago

Review №95

Rating: 5

Unfortunately, they are only open for takeout, but the food is always great. Staff is also very friendly.. I can t wait for them to open inside, they are closed due to staff shortage.

Date: a year ago

Review №96

Rating: 4

Date: a year ago

Review №97

Rating: 1

Date: a year ago

Review №98

Rating: 4

The food is great but fairly expensive for salad. They also like to charge a $2 surcharge if you want to pay for each order separately which is difficult if you are ordering for your team and need to pay individually. I could understand if you pay by card and wanted to do separate payments but when you pay cash, whats the issue? Some of the new staff working there needs some better customer service skills and learn not to be so rude.

Date: a year ago

Review №99

Rating: 5

Visited for the first time in 20 years! I couldnt believe it was still there and the salads were just the same! Seafood salad is always a fave. I wish the dining room had been open though.

Date: a year ago

Review №100

Rating: 5

Super fresh and satisfying... Very generous portions as well. Absolutely taking a top slot on my favs.

Date: a year ago

Review №101

Rating: 5

Delicious food

Date: a year ago

Review №102

Rating: 1

Wish I could write a review of the food - the dining room is closed due to lack of staff according to a sign on the door - looks like it has been that way for a while. I used to love their salads. Takeout was not an option for this visit.

Date: a year ago

Review №103

Rating: 5

These salads are the BOMB!!!! Highly recommended Food

Date: a year ago

Review №104

Rating: 1

Just like all the other comments rude, wich you can get over, but they also charge 2 dollars per transaction if the other person is not there??? Then the lady just pointed to a piece of paper.. its already over priced thats just wrong

Date: a year ago

Review №105

Rating: 5

The absolute best salads in town!

Date: a year ago

Review №106

Rating: 1

I wish I can leave a good review but how I got treated specially by the older man that was so rude and to overlook how miserable the workers here are. They literally don t greet you and don t respond to a thank you after payment. The older man speak to people like in a humiliating way. Defense not coming back.

Date: a year ago

Review №107

Rating: 5

They currently only offer take out but no problem for me. The food is so worth it. Take the salad home and enjoy. Their salads are always fresh and so tasty. Great kind service. Very well served portions of food.

Date: a year ago

Review №108

Rating: 3

The service is horrible. Two women who work there are always rude, and they overcharge customers on a regular basis! The only reason this place stays open is the food! Its delicious!

Date: a year ago

Review №109

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №110

Rating: 5

If you like salad this is the place you have to go. Parking: Enough to pick your order up or enjoy when restaurant will be open as before. Wheelchair accessibility: Accessible to wheelchair

Date: a year ago

Review №111

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №112

Rating: 5

Good service good food

Date: a year ago

Review №113

Rating: 4

Still not open for dine in.

Date: a year ago

Review №114

Rating: 5

LOVE THIS PLACE! The pasta, chicken, and salad trio his the spot everytime!

Date: a year ago

Review №115

Rating: 5

I love Cafe Max. The salads are exceptional. I especially like the pasta salad.

Date: a year ago

Review №116

Rating: 1

Little old man up front just cost them a customer, a lot of attitude for no reason, told him his phone was off the hook and he answered in the rudest way possible, and his excuse was because there was no one to answer but there was LITERALLY 3 people just standing around, hope this place closes soon

Date: a year ago

Review №117

Rating: 1

Let me start with, this is my first restaurant review but felt strongly about posting this one! I ve been going to Cafe Max Richardson for at least 20 years. Went by there today to pick up lunch for myself and a co-worker. I informed the cashier that both salads were separate orders, paid for mine with my debit card and used my co-workers debit card to pay for the other salad. My co-worker was charged an extra $2. I asked the cashier if I was getting anything extra for the $2. she replied no, two different transactions, the person that is not here to pick up the order gets charged $2 extra , the employee then pointed to a small piece of paper taped to the counter stating $2 policy. I proceeded to pay because I didn t want to hold up the line behind me, but I don t think it s good way to run a business. Cafe Max you ve disappointed a long time customer!

Date: a year ago

Review №118

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №119

Rating: 5

Best Caesar dressing I ve ever had and I ve had a lotta Caesar salad in my day let me tell ya Pasta salad is rich and overdressed but in a good way. My job picked it up for us so I don t have an opinion on the service. 5/5 stars for the food tho- DELISH.

Date: a year ago

Review №120

Rating: 5

The food here is ALWAYS excellent. Not happy they cant find enough help to offer dine-in.

Date: a year ago

Review №121

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №122

Rating: 3

Servicers are not pleasant and can be rude. Common courtesy is after you pay they should acknowledge that with a thank u. Services have a select group of people the are liberal with the amount of food. I have been a customer for over 25 years. For the price the Togo plates are skimpy Very disappointed...Plano is for most professional and courteous.

Date: a year ago

Review №123

Rating: 5

Really wish the restaurant part would reopen! Covid has taken away our tearoom atmosphere!

Date: a year ago

Review №124

Rating: 5

Had my first salad from here! Well it was the trio! No salad is better! I ll be back

Date: a year ago

Review №125

Rating: 5

I used to work in the Telcom corridor in the 90s and Cafe Max became one of my favorites. Here it is 2022 and Im retired, but Cafe Max is still going strong!

Date: a year ago

Review №126

Rating: 5

Excellent as always. Note the business hours... Dining room closes at 230pm, Take Out closes at 3pm.

Date: a year ago

Review №127

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №128

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №129

Rating: 3

Date: a year ago

Review №130

Rating: 3

I d give the food 4 stars and the service 2 stars, just to clarify my 3 star rating. If you can go in with low expectations on service, you ll be pleasantly surprised. As many reviewers mentioned, the service isn t particularly friendly. I wouldn t necessarily call them rude, just not friendly or accommodating. Thankfully for Cafe Max their food makes up for it or they wouldn t be in business. It s a rule-sy type place that during the pandemic they had multiple signs saying the same thing, but not limited to mask requirements. They post about keeping the door closed, pricing going up, max number of people in at a time, etc. Once you re inside, expect to follow their menu as they are unlikely to accommodate any special requests. I will give them credit that they do agree to leave off one of the salads I don t care for from my sampler, but I feel like I ve got to ask real nice for them to begrudgingly do so . One time I was there, the lady in front of me wanted 4 different salads, not a trio or a sampler. The answer was a hard no . If you want the Caesar dressing on the side, prepare to pay $2 extra. At some point you weren t allowed to order just Caesar bc of the romaine shortages (why not just offer it until it sells out?). The dining room has been closed for a long time. I asked about it a year ago and they said they couldn t get the staff. Most restaurants and businesses for that matter are struggling to do so, but you don t get a warm friendly vibe from the staff here, so I can t say I m surprised. If you don t look happy to work there, it s hard to attract happy (or any) employees. Regarding the food, the portions have been huge for all the years I ve been coming, but my visit today was almost half of what they normally give. It was more of a normal sized portion and the right amount for me as I usually can only eat half. I also have noticed in the last year or so, the chicken in the chicken salad can sometimes have a funky taste and texture. I m not sure if it s the quality or they are keeping it too long, but it never used to be that way. It s hit and miss. Their zucchini muffins are usually great, but I do occasionally get a dry one which never use to happen. I pick up lunch typically a couple times a month and will probably continue. I do recommend Cafe Max to friends, but often give them a heads up about what to expect.

Date: a year ago

Review №131

Rating: 4

Cafe Max has some simple yet delicious salads, and the portion sizes are definitely worth the price. I usually get seafood, ceaser, and one other for a salad trio plate that ends up feeding me well into the next day. Unfortunately, as of the last time I swung by they hadnt reopened their dining area so it is pickup/takeout only. Which actually works pretty well: the staff are experienced and quick.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №132

Rating: 2

It was my first time there. The staff was rude. My coworker suggested this place. I was on a 30-minute lunch break and shouldve gone somewhere else.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №133

Rating: 3

I have walked in many times for their delicious salad. Today I ordered 4 salads over the phone. Once home I realized how skimpy they were on their portions! Barely filled the compartment of their to-go plates! I spent over $66!!!! Best advise: walk in to view how much they give you. For a $15 meal, they should not skimp!!! Disappointed. Will NOT go back!

Date: 2 years ago

Review №134

Rating: 5

Always love the trio: seafood salad, chicken salad, & either Caesar salad, fruit salad, or veggie salad!

Date: 2 years ago

Review №135

Rating: 2

My review today is not about the food because it is always great but the service from the ladies who work the to go room in Richardson are rude all the time and never friendly. Also, if you are going to only take chipped credit cards there should be notice to customers. I really dont understand how if your swipe is not working you can not just type the numbers in Ive seen it done before at plenty of places. And when I spend over $20 for one lunch the service can be much much better!

Date: 2 years ago

Review №136

Rating: 5

Date: 2 years ago

Review №137

Rating: 1

I called in to place an order for myself and about 8-9 others. The person that took the order was getting agitated because of how many orders snd when I asked if she could tell me how much each order was individually with tax she said no get it when you come in to pick up. Once arriving and waiting in a long line I find out later that I am supposed to wait in another line. So I waited which there isnt anyone there to get my order-so this older guy comes up to ring up the orders and I explain to him that I will need individual receipts and of course he sighs and tells me he cannot do that. So, here we go-my coworker and I look at each other and explain to him that we have different payments with credit and/or debit cards. I end up paying on my credit card due to the fact that he wouldnt let us look at the bags to determine which bag had what in it. I called to inquire about the order because of course a few things were incorrect and one person didnt get their order. I ended up leaving my phone number but as of today I am still waiting on a call back. I was told the first time the manager was busy because of it being lunch hour so I waited, after lunch no call so I call back and was told the manager had to step out. No call-nothing. No worries we will not go back again. Our doctors like to by lunch so we thought we would try it and get it catered but that was a deal breaker. Recommend trying the new spot Salads to Go!!!

Date: 2 years ago

Review №138

Rating: 2

The food is always wonderful....the only reason they arent getting a better review is that the dining room is still closed and you can only get take out. I dont live close by and I dont want to eat in my car. Let me know when you open up completely and I will revise my review.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №139

Rating: 5

First time here in years... the menu and food were both still the same which is great to see... seems like its Togo only now... service is fast and courteous.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №140

Rating: 5

Truly have the most consistent flavor of food than many I have witnessed and I work at two restaurants. This place is amazing. Think of it this way. Cafe Max is the Starbucks of salads and sandwiches

Date: 2 years ago

Review №141

Rating: 5

Great food, take out only. Service is always good.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №142

Rating: 5

This is the BEST place to get lunch to go. Staff is always friendly and portions are generous. If they have any quiche, get it, before it sells out!!

Date: 2 years ago

Review №143

Rating: 5

Date: 2 years ago

Review №144

Rating: 5

Awesome takeout salads, although a bit pricey!

Date: 2 years ago

Review №145

Rating: 5

Stopped here with a couple coworkers when i visited town and their caesar salad is just AWESOME! I highly recommend this place for anyone who enjoys a lot of food for a good price. Id come here again.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №146

Rating: 5

Best salads!!! Yall need to try a trio salad with a yummy muffin!

Date: 2 years ago

Review №147

Rating: 5

We love this place, very healthy food

Date: 2 years ago

Review №148

Rating: 1

I decided to go to Cafe Max for lunch today because it has been years since Ive been here. I remember the food being good and the portion was generous but that was not the case today. The food was just okay and overpriced. The portion was way smaller too. I cant justify going back here with their price increase and smaller portion.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №149

Rating: 4

All kinds of salads. Great for someone trying to eat healthy.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №150

Rating: 5

Always great. Everything I have tried is very good. Check their hours of operation before going. The Cesar, chicken and pasta are my favorite. You wont be disappointed. Thanks guys see you next time. Any Put one in Forney TX?

Date: 2 years ago

Review №151

Rating: 5

I love cafe max it would be wonderful if they could open one on wheatland and 67 or Hampton rd

Date: 2 years ago

Review №152

Rating: 5

I love this food. Havent had in a long time. Just as good

Date: 2 years ago

Review №153

Rating: 1

I ve been coming here for years and I have to say that the food quality has gone down recently! It s not the same and the workers are rude to paying customers. Huh? Bad business practices. I will take my money to the competition.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №154

Rating: 5

Fantastic. just like I remembered.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №155

Rating: 1

I wish I could say that the food was good enough to overlook how miserable the workers here are. They literally don t greet you and don t respond to a thank you after payment. It s just not worth it. You re better off making your salads at home drenched in dressing. That s they only reason the food is decent here.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №156

Rating: 5

Date: 2 years ago

Review №157

Rating: 3

They have one of the best caesar salads on the market. I also enjoy the imitation crab salad, pasta salad & zucchini muffin! Ive tried a soup & sandwich combo as well, just cant remember what I ordered. Food is always fresh & good. Customer service...meh... the employees for the most part are always dry. I get they have to move the line & Im sure people come in acting as if they dont know whats on the menu as they have had the same to-go menu for decades. That being said, being more welcoming still goes a long way. I sometimes want to ask them why does it always seem like theyre having a bad day.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №158

Rating: 1

We ordered to go and the experience was horrific, first we received someone else s order then the staff was careless and rude. I encourage anyone to go elsewhere.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №159

Rating: 5

Salads are wonderful! I got a sampler with a base of Caesar salad on bottom and a little of all the other salads on top. Huge!

Date: 2 years ago

Review №160

Rating: 5

Fresh & delicious is all I can say! I have never been disappointed with any of the offerings here.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №161

Rating: 1

Used to go here a lot but they raised the prices to 15$ for a salad a rediclues increase to something that was already pretty expensive

Date: 2 years ago

Review №162

Rating: 4

Date: 2 years ago

Review №163

Rating: 2

I enjoyed Cafe Max for years but today the salads werent as good as previously.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №164

Rating: 5

Date: 2 years ago

Review №165

Rating: 1

We used to go to this location a while ago but then we started going to the Plano location. I was close by this past week so I stopped by to grab a few salads to go and they were terrible! The chicken didn t have the usual flavor, it was chewy, and didn t taste fresh. On top of that, 2 of us got sick! Will not be returning here!

Date: 2 years ago

Review №166

Rating: 4

Customer service wasnt up to par today. Usually very pleasant going in. I asked a simple question gentleman seemed to be irritated to answer. *update: customer service has improved.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №167

Rating: 1

Here s the scathing review Rick, the manager , (HA!) told me he was looking forward to reading. Today I stopped by Cafe Maxx in Richardson to get a salad for lunch. I was the only customer in the whole restaurant, and tried to order a salad for takeout. The lady behind the counter refused to serve me because I wasn t wearing a mask. I asked her if they had a masks available for me to wear to place my order, she said Nope . Since I was the only customer in the restaurant, I asked if I could just order and go, she responded again curtly, Nope! . I left the restaurant without saying anything because I didn t want to make a scene, and called the manager, Rick. I spoke with him and told him about what just happened inside the Richardson location. I explained to Rick that I have previously been to the Cafe Maxx location in Plano and that no masked required there. I asked Rick how were the rules different then the other locations? Rick s response to me was incredibly unprofessional and rude. He snapped that wearing masks at the Cafe Maxx Richardson location were the rules of the house , he then snapped Do you have anything else to say?! I am incredibly taken aback, and frankly quite disappointed with my overall experience. Especially given the fact that I reached out to the Manager, Rick, for clarification on the mask rules at the Richardson location. He was adamant that masks are required at the Richardson location. Why are none available for Customer to wear while inside? Why the inconsistency between the rules in each location? Overall, a terrible experience and I do not recommend anyone going to the Cafe Maxx in Richardson unless you want a horrible experience like I had today. Seems silly refusing service (and not having any masks available!) when restaurants are in desperate need of customers and money!

Date: 2 years ago

Review №168

Rating: 2

Great food...so-so service.... stupid mask rule.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №169

Rating: 1

I ve been coming to Café Max for YEARS. Food is always the best and well served. But today I went and was the only person in the store and the first thing that came out of one of the associates mouth was do you have a mask.. very rudely might I add. Before I even get greeted, I get yelled at for not having a mask when they have 1000 signs at the door. I m not going to stand at the door and read every sign when I am in a rush. But I said yes I do, I will go grab one. Went to my car grabbed a mask and came back inside for food. I don t mind someone asking me to put on a mask but the way the associate approached the situation was incredibly disrespectful. Not the way to treat a longtime client or any client in that matter. I work a front facing customer job and that is the rudest thing you could just do to someone. Not even a hello, how is your morning going, just flat out yelling across the store, where is your mask? Team definitely needs to be trained on how to greet a client if you don t have clients you don t have a business. Do better.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №170

Rating: 5

Devine healthy food for take away!!

Date: 2 years ago

Review №171

Rating: 5

Salads are delish.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №172

Rating: 5

Got in Saturday just before 1:30pm close. Walked in to order 4 salads to-go. Salads were exceptional and enough for two servings!!

Date: 2 years ago

Review №173

Rating: 5

Date: 2 years ago

Review №174

Rating: 1

I wish I was writing a review on how good the food is here , because it is indeed great food. The ladys working there are always very nice and sweet, the older gentlemen working there on the other hand is not, he is in fact rude. I was told I couldnt go inside without a mask, so I turned around and left. This will be my last visit.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №175

Rating: 1

I have loved this place for years but was treated so rudely about a mask I felt like the guy who seemed to be the owner hated his job and his customers. Sad day cause I wont ever go back.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №176

Rating: 1

Last visit ever. Been a customer since 94. No more...

Date: 2 years ago

Review №177

Rating: 5

Have been a customer since they opened at their original location! EVERYTHING on the menu is Spectacular. My Favorite are the Chicken salad, Seafood salad, pasta, cucumber salad a,d Ceasar salad. The rolls are so delicious but it is hard to beat the Zucchini muffins and the oatmeal cookies topped off with their infamous orange spiced iced tea! OBSESSED FAN FOREVER!!

Date: 2 years ago

Review №178

Rating: 5

Date: 2 years ago

Review №179

Rating: 1

Was treated so rudely ..how can you enforce masks without having any to offer to customers. Cashier ignored me, I asked for two sets of utensils and was only given one so had to run back in to get more. Was so disappointed have been a cafe mac fan for years but they will never see me again after my this encounter today. I don t take the time to write bad reviews unless I truly had a horrible experience.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №180

Rating: 1

Came in to order catering for my office of 30 ppl. Refused to serve me because I didnt have a mask. I asked if I could order and sit in my car but they said no mask, no service. Im sorry but if you are going to require people to wear a mask while ordering food Togo you better at least have a box of masks at the door for people who dont have a mask. I have no problem wearing one I just didnt have one. Cafe Max you just lost $500.... get with the times or provide for your customers its that simple.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №181

Rating: 1

Requires mask for service

Date: 2 years ago

Review №182

Rating: 5

Great chicken salad, Caesar salad and pasta salad. Friendly staff.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №183

Rating: 1

Date: 2 years ago

Review №184

Rating: 5

Date: 2 years ago

Review №185

Rating: 5

Love their pasta salad! Simple but delicious, perfect side dish. Picked it up for a family party and everyone loved it!!

Date: 2 years ago

Review №186

Rating: 1

its like some places want to go out if business. first, its in a really weird location. The prices are really high for soup and salad. The crab salad is imitation crab. The hours are short. The indoor dining isnt open and now they have a mask mandate just for pick up to go orders and the employees are really rude about enforcing it. I dont wear masks anymore and they dont have any available for customers. Would not surprise me if they closed soon.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №187

Rating: 1

If you re going to mandate masks then the least you could do is supply them. I haven t worn a mask in months so I do not carry one with me. I asked if one could be provided and was told to leave.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №188

Rating: 1

Date: 2 years ago

Review №189

Rating: 5

If you want to stay away from fast/fried foods. Here s your place

Date: 2 years ago

Review №190

Rating: 4

Short hours. A little pricey. Limited selection of soup and salad. Nice staff. Perfect items and packaging for quick cold food picnics.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №191

Rating: 1

Ive been going for years but today I was treated very rudely. I will not return

Date: 2 years ago

Review №192

Rating: 1

Well they just lost my business. Im not wearing a mask.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №193

Rating: 1

OWNER REQUIRES MASKS * If you walk in without one - they will ask you to leave - and NO they will not provide you with one. Yes even in the Togo, yes even behind the makeshift wall they built around everything and themselves. They make it clear they would rather loose buisness than supply a mask for a 45 second walk thru service, or offer accommodations like delivering to your car for the people who care to claim and stand up for the masks actually doing more harm medically than preventative anything.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №194

Rating: 5

Got salad for daughter and myself. Salads are always great and the muffins are delicious

Date: 2 years ago

Review №195

Rating: 5

Love their food...

Date: 2 years ago

Review №196

Rating: 1

The food is usually really good. I get a couple types of salads and eat them for lunches which is awesome! This last time I bought the chicken salad I went to eat it and it tasted bad. I tried to call for 3 hours and couldnt get through to the Richardson location so I called the Plano location and they told me there was nothing they could do for me. I said fine I will post my thoughts online and wont eat here any more and the person I talked to said go ahead. So here it is!

Date: 2 years ago

Review №197

Rating: 5

Salads and portion size are excellent. Service is quick and friendly. I would definitely recommend for lunch or catering.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №198

Rating: 5

Date: 2 years ago

Review №199

Rating: 5

Cafe Max is the BEST salad place. However, right now, Dine-in is not open and there s nothing on the web or on the door stating that. I had a group of women meet there today and we couldn t dine in. We came from N Plano & Garland so it was the pitts! We had to go somewhere else. So call before you go if you want Dine-in. But their salads are the Best!!

Date: 3 years ago

Review №200

Rating: 2

Rude service.wilted salad. Mandating masks. Nothing like it used to be a decade ago.

Date: 3 years ago