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About This Place

Welcome to Maxwells, a delightful café nestled in the heart of Southend-on-Sea at 11 Queens Rd. Renowned for its warm atmosphere and friendly service, Maxwells has quickly become a favorite for locals and visitors alike. With a phone number easily accessible at +44 1702 330880, this café ensures that you can reach out for a reservation or query with ease.

The menu at Maxwells is a testament to culinary creativity and quality. A vibrant array of salads awaits you, from the classic Chicken Caesar to the refreshing Greek Salad. Each dish is prepared with fresh ingredients, ensuring every bite is bursting with flavor. The reviews highlight the Tuna Mayo & Cheese salad as a crowd-pleaser, while the Prawns & Avocado option is noted for its delightful pairing of textures.

For those who prefer something warm and cheesy, the selection of toasties, panini, and ciabatta sandwiches is nothing short of impressive. Indulge in the savory Brie & Bacon or the scrumptious BBQ Chicken & Cheese toasty, both sure to satisfy your cravings. The generous portions, as noted by customers, make these dishes perfect for a hearty lunch or a quick snack.

The Jacket Potatoes at Maxwells deserve a special mention. With options like Chicken & Mayo and Homemade Bolognaise, these baked delights are comfort food at its finest. One customer praised the Cheese & Beans variation for its gooey warmth and fulfilling nature, evoking a sense of homely satisfaction.

What truly sets Maxwells apart is their attention to detail in customer service. From surprise treats like mini choc chip cookies with "have a nice day" scrawled on the bag, to employees who remember returning patrons, the café exudes genuine warmth. One reviewer shared a heartwarming experience of celebrating a family birthday here, highlighting how the staff joined in singing Happy Birthday, a moment that truly made the day memorable.

While the interior may have a dated charm, it only adds to the overall cozy ambiance where customers can unwind and enjoy good food. Many have expressed their gratitude for discovering this hidden gem, noting that it has become their go-to for delicious lunches in Southend.

If you seek a place that combines a welcoming environment with delicious and substantial offerings, look no further than Maxwells. It’s not just about food; it’s about the experience, the memories, and the smiles that accompany each visit. Come and taste the joy at Maxwells, where every dish tells a story.

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Accessibility
  • Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Has wheelchair-accessible seating
Service options
  • Has outdoor seating
  • Offers kerbside pickup
  • Has no-contact delivery
  • Offers delivery
  • Offers takeaway
  • Serves dine-in
Highlights
  • Serves great coffee
  • Has great tea selection
Popular for
  • Popular for breakfast
  • Popular for lunch
  • Good for solo dining
Offerings
  • Serves coffee
  • Serves healthy options
  • Sells prepared foods
  • Quick bite
  • Serves vegan dishes
  • Serves vegetarian dishes
Dining options
  • Serves breakfast
  • Serves brunch
  • Serves lunch
  • Has catering
  • Serves dessert
  • Has seating
Amenities
  • Has toilet
  • Has Wi-Fi
  • Free Wi-Fi
Atmosphere
  • Casual
  • Cosy
Crowd
  • Family friendly
Payments
  • Accepts credit cards
  • Accepts debit cards
  • Accepts NFC mobile payments
  • Credit cards
Children
  • Good for kids
  • High chairs available
  • Has kids' menu
Pets
  • Dogs allowed

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What Guests Are Saying (429)

We go here quite often but this time we went for my dad's 80th Birthday and the girls sang Happy Birthday to him. This really made his day. Can't recommend this place highly enough

This was a Deliveroo order but they still managed to come up trumps with their service. I had a sliced egg salad with extras, it was a healthy portions and very fresh. I also had a tuna, cheese & onion toasty which was a doorstep of a toasty, and was still hot. They had added free 2 mini choc chip cookies in a bag with 'have a nice day written on it' and the driver was also really friendly so all in all a top experience and tasty food. xx

A warm and friendly welcome in this clean and well run café. So glad that I needed to make a detour off the high street, so found this place, which thankfully means I now know where to head for future lunches when visiting Southend. A good range of food, customised and made to order, which I accompanied with a really tasty smoothie.

Went here with a friend for lunch. Despite the place being busy, we did not have to wait long for our order. Their portions are perfect and so tasty

The food at maxwells was really nice, we had the tomato,cheese, and onion toasties and the cheese and beans jacket potato it was sooo gooey warm and filling and I really enjoyed it, the service was also lovely everyone was really sweet and kind and it made me smile. So overall it was really good I feel though that the interior was a bit old dated.

The staff here are so incredibly friendly and helpful and they have a great selection of food available.

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