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Make an Ordinary Day a Little Sweeter
No special occasion needed. Our Chocolate Chunks Waffle brings together chocolate hazelnut spread, milk and white chocolate chunks, and a milk chocolate drizzle, with mixed berries and vanilla ice cream on the side. Make it your reason to take a break.
Your Day Has Room for Savory, Too
A bite between plans or a meal to settle into. Find Spicy Rigatoni Vodka, Max Famous Mac & Cheese, and grilled salmon with broccoli, plus shareable favorites like smoky dry rubbed chicken wings. There’s more to your Max Café stop than something sweet.
A Chocolate Break, Your Way
Warm up with Max Famous Italian Thick Hot Chocolate or go cool with Chocolate Hazelnut, Salted Caramel, or a Cookieshake. A familiar chocolate-loving spirit, with a drink to fit your kind of break.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are your most popular dishes?
Max Café is known for its dessert-focused menu. Our most popular dishes include:
- Chocolate Dubai Crêpe: Silken crêpe filled with pistachio cream and knafeh, topped with molten milk chocolate and roasted pistachios, finished with vanilla ice cream.
- Munchies Waffle: Waffle with a choice of two ice cream flavors, salted caramel, chocolate or vanilla, plus milk chocolate drizzle and whipped cream.
- Max Famous Mac & Cheese: Mac and cheese made with a five-cheese blend, tomatoes and herbed bread crumbs.
- Spicy Rigatoni Vodka Pasta: Rigatoni tossed in a creamy vodka sauce with sweet caramelized onions and a touch of chili flakes.
- Smoky Dry Rubbed Chicken Wings: Dry rubbed chicken wings with a choice of BBQ, Sriracha-Buffalo or teriyaki sauce.
Check out our full menu.
What are you known for?
We’re known for chocolate-focused desserts, from waffles and crêpes to thick hot chocolate and milkshakes, alongside burgers and pasta.
- Drinks: Drinks range from thick Italian and spicy Mexican hot chocolate to milkshakes, chocolate granita, and frozen lemonade. Examples include Max Famous Italian Thick Hot Chocolate, Mexican Spicy Hot Chocolate, Dubai Chocolate Milkshake, Pure Chocolate Granita, and Frozen Lemonade.
- Desserts: Sweet waffles and crêpes bring together chocolate, hazelnut, fruit, and cheesecake flavors for dessert. Examples include Chocolate Chunks Waffle, Strawberries & Cream Waffle, Pistachio Cheesecake Crêpe, Strawberry Hazelnut Crêpe, and Banana Split Waffle.
- American Food: American favorites include cheeseburgers, barbecue veggie burgers, mac and cheese, and cocoa-spiced waffle fries, with banana split waffles for dessert. Examples include Classic Cheeseburger, Southwest BBQ Veggie Burger, Max Famous Mac & Cheese, Beer Battered Onion Rings, Max Cocoa Spiced Waffle Fries, and Banana Split Waffle.
- Milkshakes: Milkshakes lean into chocolate, hazelnut, cookies, espresso, and pistachio flavors. Examples include Dubai Chocolate Milkshake, Chocolate Hazelnut, Cookieshake, Chocolate Espresso Shake, and Pistachio Milkshake.
- Crepes: Sweet crêpes pair strawberry or banana with hazelnut and offer cheesecake, pistachio, and Dubai-style chocolate variations. Examples include Strawberry Hazelnut Crêpe, Banana Hazelnut Crêpe, Strawberry Cheesecake Crêpe, Pistachio Cheesecake Crêpe, and Chocolate Dubai Crêpe.
Additionally, explore Waffles, Burgers, Italian Food, Pasta, and Salads.
Do you offer catering?
Yes! Max Cafe by Max Brenner offers catering for parties, office lunches, family gatherings, and other events.
Visit our catering page for more information.
What payment methods do you accept?
When you order online, we accept credit cards (Mastercard, Visa, American Express, Discover), Apple Pay, and Google Pay.
What areas do you serve?
We serve the following areas: Manhattan, Jersey City, West New York, Union City, Hoboken, Weehawken, North Bergen, Guttenberg, New Durham, Hell's Kitchen, Midtown, Hudson Heights, Cliffside Park, Fairview, Babbitt, Chelsea, Edgewater, Secaucus, Theater District, and Central Park.
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