A Hong Kong styled western restaurant that has been a staple of North York. Most patrons come here for the consistent quality and cake dessert options. They serve pastas, Thai curries with rice, steaks/prime rib, pork shop and fish options. You can upgrade to Full Course Meal for $10 where you get a house salad, soup, coffee/tea and dessert of your choice. Main dish portions are generous and you can taste the fresh ingredients. I liked their side mashed potatoes as it's not too buttery. The Braised Short Ribs, Braised Ox Tail, Orange Roughy with Cream Sauce were all very good. For desserts, they are famous for their meringues. Whipped cream is soft and the meringue torte is crispy. Their tiramisu is made with a cake base instead of lady fingers. Servers are courteous and efficient. Decor was OK, nothing spectacular.

Nice staff and good service here. Food and pastries were excellent. Decor was a underwhelming and I felt sorry for the fish in the murky tank but I like the layout of the place. They have a cafe in front and at the back a restaurant with a bar. Some changes can really make this place stand out further.

Okay pastries had good fillings but stale filo dough. However, what I really took away from my visit was the terrible customer service. I walked in and asked for 10 mins if they took card for payment as I didn't have cash on me and was told yes. Then when I go to pay the same server looks at me weird and asks for cash, completely unaware of our conversation not 10 seconds earlier. To avoid the awkward situation I went to go get cash. When I came back to pay and let the staff know they shouldn't be saying yes they take card when they have a spending limit. I wouldn't have placed an ordered otherwise. The owner looked disgusted at me for asking such a normal question and simply shoed me off like I was unimportant when letting her know she and her staff were not clear. I came here for pastries on a Sunday afternoon but got a subpar coffee and a shameful experience. Will absolutely never be back for brunch because of this service. Safe to say it was my first and last time here. TLDR; If you want to enjoy your day, please don't come here.

Went for afternoon tea and cake, didn't know what to expect, all I knew was that this place has been there forever but I've never ever been in.... It was just us sitting down and lots of people went in to pick up cakes for a Saturday night. I noticed lots of regulars and also newbies like us. Ordered the strawberry shortcake and it hit the spot. The hk milk tea was great too. They have a coffee machine so also got an Americano but don't think will order that again.

Cake quality has seriously declined over the years. We bought the chestnut explosion cake on Monday and it tasted previously frozen. It was so cold and stiff. The cake itself was very dense and dry and it didn’t feel like they used quality ingredients to make this cake. For the price, I would go elsewhere,especially considering I got a frozen cake.

I've been coming to Maxim's since I was a little girl. Their Dark Chocolate Mousse is my absolute favourite, although they seem to be getting smaller and smaller..

Tasty and yummy dinner with gourmet cakes. Live bank music every Saturday night. Great service.

Desert was ok, I thought it was the famous Chinese dessert store 美心。 The waitress were not warm, and they only accept cash or debit card. Not too much special, the desert I bought is primarily short cookies

Tried their full course dinner set. It comes with a slice of garlic bread, soup, salad, main entree, dessert and a cup of coffee/ tea. It's a good deal.

We had a blast at this restaurant in North York. The food was very delicious, amongst the 10 of us we all enjoyed and found it was outstanding with the price. The server was very professional, with $6 extra our dinner even included our choice of their cake which is outstanding. Planning to go back, soon!

Yesterday was Xmas day my friend got a mango cake from this place. It was horrible. I never taste a cake that poor Quality from a commercial place. Any of the supermarket is a lot better. The cake base was like mixed with sand. So dry and course. And too sweet. So disgusting. No body wanted to finish that little piece of cake. The box so ridiculous designs you can’t put back into the refrigerator so big and flimsy. Just throw it away was the only option .don’t want to keep it anyway. This place Not even deserve a one star. I would recommend you guys go anywhere else to get your cake.

The almond meringue was a big hit for our Easter family dinner! Very crunch and light. Everyone loved it!

Bottomline: order their meringues cakes for your next big gathering. This review is only for their Almond Meringue cake. The flavour is good but don't expect any fancy french dessert. The amount of toppings you get can also be inconsistent. I suggest you order what's predominantly in season to avoid not having enough toppings. I ordered the mango meringue cake one in the summer and one in the winter and the latter had less mango than the former.

I can say “Cake is the great one in town” Severs or staffs are friendly and hospitable. But manager or owner I guess needs to be explained what customer service is. I will tell all friends won’t come here. It’s disappointing me a lot. I drove 45 mins from downtown to get this kinda service!

Love their cake, bought them like twice a year. Updated: tried a matcha cake from t&t the other day and the cake and everything tasted much inferior to the matcha cake offered here. You never how good something it until you compare it to something inferior. (Photo is chestnut cake)

Recommended by a friend so I gave it a try. Soup and dessert were fair, but the main courses were really disappointing. The grouper tasted like a rubber and the lamb tasted weird. It doesn’t worth a try!

Bump into this recently open Cafe and Patisserie. Selection are quite limited. Wish they had indicated that there is an increased for pastry when you sit-in - like $2 more for a price of cake! That is certainly not the way to do business by deception. It seem they also do cooked meals for lunch and dinner too. I guess one should be prepared for a BIG bill at the end where there may be surprised charges.

So today my family and I ordered a cake for my cousins birthday the cream had a bad smell and the cream tasted sour never coming back here again. High price low quality. And the cake was supposed to be fresh like fresh cake doesnt have SOUR cream. I probably have food poisoning rn cause my stomach hurts idk just never buy from here

Cafe Maxim is a hidden gem! From the moment I walked in, the cozy atmosphere and warm greetings made me feel right at home. The coffee is exceptional, rich in flavor, and perfectly brewed. Their pastries are a must-try, freshly baked and deliciously satisfying. The staff, always friendly and attentive, truly make the experience memorable. Whether it's for a quick coffee or a leisurely afternoon, Cafe Maxim is the perfect spot. A delightful experience I'd recommend to anyone looking for quality coffee and a welcoming ambiance.

Low key place , i ordered salmon sandwich 🥪 and a cappuccino The sandwich had a lot of mayo Coffee was ok Attendant was cheerful and was trying her best Generally it is a quiet place

My friend took me here for my birthday lunch as per my suggestion. We ordered the set lunch which included a soup or salad, main dish and dessert with coffee or tea. We both had the minestrone soup, and followed with the pork chop on fried rice and the Malaysian Curry Beef brisket with rice. The food was all delicious. I asked the male server if we could share one slice of the Meringue cake instead of having the 2 desserts that came with our set lunch. He responded no and that the Meringue slice would be $7.00. I said that was fine and we would take our 2 desserts to go. He then told us it would be $0.35 for the desserts as takeout? When I got home I noticed there was only 1 dessert/eclair instead of the 2 that should have been included with the set lunch. Not impressed with the service.

Ordered the Black Forest cake. It looked nice on the outside, but the taste was disappointing. The sponge was super dry and they used raspberries instead of cherry filing. It was sour and unappetizing.

We came here for lunch and were not disappointed. With our large party we were able to sample most items on the lunch menu - everything was delicious and portions were generous. The ox tail was wonderful. The staff and owner were incredibly attentive and accommodating for my family.

Writing this review specifically for their strawberry almond meringue cake. I haven’t had anything else from this bakery or cafe other than the strawberry meringue cake but it’s absolutely delicious! It’s very light and very flavourful. It’s always a popular dessert at any function or party. Everyone always asks where I got it from. It was introduced to me/us by our sister in law. This cake is so good there is never any left over. Highly recommend. Because of the popularity you have to place an order ahead of time to avoid disappointment as they’re sold on a “first come, first serve basis”. That’s the downfall of it all. As you cannot get the smaller size portion of the cake unless you go there. If you want a guaranteed cake you have to place an order and that’s only for the bigger size cakes.

Their meringue cake is good but I found their mousse cake too dry. Beware if you have allergies. They put bits of pistachios as decorations on a mousse cake after I specifically requested and ordered a nut-free cake to go with the meringue cake for my kids with allergies.

Delicious meal and they were able to seat my entire family. This was a wonderful place to celebrate. I got the chicken curry, and tasted the lamb. Everything came out great. We ended the meal with the selection of cakes. The meringue cake was the perfect sweet treat.

This is a very subjective review. Cake was pretty good and tea was in a teabag. No issues. Unfortunately, they had live music on my visit Saturday night. The quality of the singing was karaoke level. So it was a bit grating and loud so harder to chat. Just don't go when they're doing live music.

My family has been coming here for years. They are a cute little cafe that serves food and has a bakery. Our family favourite cake is from here- the meringue with fresh cream and strawberries or mango. I have relatives that come visit and specifically want to eat the meringue cake. Highly recommend this cake! Please note they only take cash or debit. My kids also like to look at their large fish tank.

Great food and very good service. However, the real treasure is the live band on Saturday. We had a fabulous time in New year Eve

A Hong Kong style bistro likely run the same management for last 30 years or so. Food is good. Dessert is great

This place made the best fruit flan. However I stopped visiting this place after the following unpleasant experience. On a sunny day, I entered the store and noted one fruit flan left in the fridge. The attendant who offered great service asked me what help I needed. With no hesitation, I ordered my favorite fruit flan. In the midst of packing the fruit flan, the attendant was called away. The attendant came back shortly and told me that the fruit flan was no longer for sale as the female boss held the fruit flan for her friend. Clearly this is the right way to treat a customer.

Good value lunch set. We had smoked salmon pasta and pork chop fried rice

Maxim's is a bit of an institution at this point. Having been around for nearly two decades, their cakes are still excellent and the place still a fun reminder of when COVID was not yet a reality. You can get individual slices or the entire cake or custom order for birthdays/anniversaries etc. A single slice with tax is $6.17 or so. I personally love their dark chocolate mousse but I know lots of people love their tiramisu or the various fruit meringues that they have. They also serve food which is apparently very good, but having never dined there, I can't comment. Give Maxim's a try!

This is to review the AMAZING Almond Meringue cake they have here. I absolutely love this cake. It is not too sweet, and the cream is very fresh. I don't think you can find any other in Toronto! Maxim's Cafe & Patisserie has been here for over 20 years and I still remember the first time having the Mango Almond Meringue cake and I was blown away. But because it is the winter now, and mango is not in season... I ordered the Strawberry Almond Meringue cake instead of a birthday celebration, and everyone at the party loved it :) Other than Mango, Strawberry, they also have Mixed Berry, Blueberry, and Mixed Fruit?? I'm actually not sure about the Mixed Fruit lol. I might have heard it wrong on the phone. They sell this cake in 8" (6-12 people) and 10" (8-16 people) and I think you can also customize the size if you want to go even bigger (like a slab). I went for the 10" for $35 and I added a chocolate plaque with a message written on it for $0.50 more. You can walk in to purchase or you can place it order on the phone to have the cake reserved for you. The cake shop is in the front section of the cafe, and there are plenty of other types of cakes available too! Just wanted to share :3

This place is a hidden gem for baked goods. Absolutely delicious pastries and cakes. I'm giving it a 5-star review just for the baked goods. The restaurant food is just ok.

Excellent place to have lunch, dinner or coffee and desserts. My family and I returned to Maxim's after so many years..25 or more. Wonderful staff and service! We'll be back!

Good food, great value and a Hong Kong style Patisserie out of this world. Prices for lunch include home made soup or salad, huge entree, coffee or tea, dessert of the day and gratuity. The meat was amazing, veggies were a little watery. I highly recommend the mango meringue cake with Hong Kong milk tea! 5 stars.

I usually go there for the lunch special and have been ordering the braised beef rib, which comes with soup or salad, dessert and tea or coffee. It was tender and juicy, except the portion size has decreased, possibly due to the pandemic. The desserts are consistently excellent. Please be aware they automatically add a 13% gratuity on the bill.

HK style cafe/ restaurant in 1970s years, I assumes. There should have been changed in ownership and management, crews in the past few decades. May the taste and flavours be still there or evolved with time? Try it out oneself or with company. Have a good time, ladies and gentlemen.🙏

The meringue cake has been my favourite for years. Drove far to get the piece of my cake. Sorry to say the service seemed different which was poor and the attitude was mean. Surprisingly all meringue cakes were gone at early evening.