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I'm a big fan of this little restaurant at the top of the central corridor. The food is outstanding, and the build out of the restaurant itself is quite impressive. I have been a couple of times now as I am rediscovering the Phoenix restaurant scene, it has become a staple.
The stuffed burgers are my favorite thing on the menu. The toppings come inside the burger. Make sure to be careful or they will burn your mouth. The sweet potato fries are good and the regular fries are also pretty good.
The Monday special is outstanding and there is possibly no better deal in town. $3. You have to be kidding me. Too bad Monday night is difficult for me to get here...this is definitely a staple and a great spot for date night or a dinner with some buddies.
What a smokin' hot deal! We went to Maizie's for the first time last night for $3 burger night. The place was jam packed; obviously I have been woefully ignorant of the city's best-kept secret meal-deal for the past 2-odd years I've been living here...
We were there around 6:30 and had about a 15-20 minute wait. The benches outside are cute and comfy and there's a huge planter full of fresh herbs that absolutely tantalizes you with its perfume.
We both ordered the Bistro Burger with cheese and fries, and also an order of chips and salsa. OK, the price of the chips and salsa was steep ($6) but it was damn good salsa, so I won't complain! The burgers were excellent! So were the fries!
The food quality certainly does not suffer despite the mad rush to make it for the screaming fans. We have been to Delux, Stax, and Maizie's all in the past week, and Maizie's is winning in my burger book. They are ample, juicy, and perfectly seasoned (and mighty tasty topped with salsa). Plus, $3 DOLLARS!!! Holy Cripes!
Our entire, belly-stuffing, mouth-watering meal for two came to $15. We did not order drinks, thought, so that would definitely bring it up.
Lost a star for the harried waitstaff, who, while courteous, seemed like they all wanted to crawl into a hole and cry rather than work Monday at Maizie's. I wonder if they fight over who has to do it?
Now I'm torn between going there only on Mondays for the burger deal or trying it on another night to experience a less frenzied atmosphere.
So much to eat, so little time...
I've been to Maizie's several times and the food is consistently good. Monday's are pretty bustling for the $3 burger plate and wine specials. It's chaotic but well worth the madness considering the deal. The wingless buffalo dip is one of my favorite plates and we've even been able to duplicate the recipe for a few of our own house parties. Another highlight is Maizie's Sunday Brunch. The red chili is awesome and so are $3 Mimosas & Bloody Mary's. We recently tried the Tuesday Fish Fry which was also great. Plenty of fried fish, a hefty serving of fries, two hush puppies and a creamy corn tartar sauce. The Half Baked dessert (warm cookie with a scoop of vanilla bean ice cream) is the perfect ending to any meal and enough to share with at least two others.
Additional high marks go for location (walking distance from the Central & Camelback light rail stop), patio seating (especially this time of year), wine punch card club (buy 5 glasses and your 6th is free. SCORE!) and the beer and wine selection. Service on a normal night is always great. Not so easy breezy on Monday nights or during the mad rush for Sunday Brunch. Certainly not a deal breaker for me, I've got a wine punch card and two more glasses gets me a freebie.
I have been on a quest to find the best fish n chips in CenPho.
I had heard they had a Tuesday fish fry at Maizie's and really love the place, so I had to give it a try.
Four smallish pieces of fish, a stack of chips (with malt vinegar!!!), homemade tartar sauce and a couple of hush puppies. Oh, and a side of slaw.
I think the batter was a little bit much. Hush puppies were dry.
For $13, I had expected more. It's only $8.25 at Turf and way more fish.
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I've been to Maizies thrice, I think, and each time it was on a Monday for their incredible $3 burger-and-fries deal! I really want to try everything on the menu, because it all sounds amazing, but I can't pry myself from the unbeatable deal that is the "Monday Burger."
Seriously, you WILL NOT find a better burger for the price. Actually, I would compare it with Deluxe's burgers as far as quality...which is really saying a lot, especially when you consider that you're paying THREE DOLLARS for it at Maizie's!
The meat is delicious, it's served on a tasty ciabatta bun, and the fries are WAY better than any fast food fries, that's for sure! They serve it with a side of mayo...which is obviously house-made and oh-so addicting! I love to put it on my burger and dip my fries in it.
If you go on a Monday, it is VERY crowded, and there can be a very long wait...however last night my husband and I went around 6:30 and got seated right away (we told them we would take "first available."). It can get very loud in there, so I probably wouldn't go on a first date there, but they also have patio seating, which I'm sure would cut down on the noise factor.
I love Maizie's and will be back many, many more times!
I had a fun laid back evening at Maize's. Good food, great special's, and an all around relaxed atmosphere made for a memorable night.
I admit I had been avoiding Maizie's due to all the hype. When something gets too much hype going for it, I usually pass. Am I being a snob? I dunno...I guess it's kinda like reading a book before going to see the movie, there are big shoes to fill, and for the most part, it's hard to live up to those culinary fantasies.
I had the Bistro Burger w/cheese and sweet potato fries, a beer, and their seven layer strawberry cake. All were great, not knock your socks off amazing, but good enough that I will definitely go back. The bar tender Jane was a really cool lady as well. I like places where the bar tenders are like regular joe's and chat it up with you for a little bit.
The bathrooms were clean, and had these cute signs on them to denote that they were both in fact unisex. How nice. (Clean bathrooms are a good sign that the kitchen is clean too). The patio looked cool too, but I opted to sit inside given that it was below 90 degrees outside and I forgot to bring a sweater.
Great place for brunch on Sundays. My meal, with coffee and spicy bloody Mary, came to $12. The food was good, there was football on the flat screen and we were able to have a conversation without feeling like every word was overheard by other patrons.
They have $3 burgers here and half price bottles of wine on Mondays. I'm not positive that's the right day, but I know the deal is a good one.
Definitely worth checking out.
It's impossible to go wrong on Mondays. $3 burger and fries? It's true. Super props to the Bistro Burger for it's use of ciabatta bread, angus beef, and perfectly delectable fries. If you come between 3-6 on Monday, you can also take advantage of the Happy Hour menu. Of course my favorite is the $5 Wingless Dip that is served with pita bread and tortilla chips. Add a $3 glass of red sangria and I'm set.
Now's a great time to sit and enjoy the outdoor patio on the cheap!
The one thing that I like about Maizie's is that I can always depend on the food being fresh and the produce is always crisp. Whether its the side of fruit with the breakfast special (this particular morning it was a pretzel-bread egg sandwich) or the greens with the salmon salad, the food just works.
The nice eclectic mix of sandwiches, breakfasts, salads and entrees typically has something for everyone. Also a nice side benefit is the range of wines and beers. Just like the food, there's also usually something for everyone, whether its PBR, Rogue Dead Guy Ale or Syrah from overseas, I'm confident you'll find something tasty.
Maizie's is an awesome place. It's comfortable. The food is yummy and an overall enjoyable experience.
I went to Maizie's for a lunch meeting with a colleague. Our server was very hospitable and the food came out fast. I had the special that day which was a gyro. The portion sizes are big and I was thoroughly full when I left the restaurant. Great place for lunch and I hear it's awesome for dinner. I will have to check that out as well.
I dig Maizie's. It's a great little place just south of Camelback on Central. The staff is ultra-friendly and courteous, the food is great, and the atmosphere is awesome! We've been there a handful of times now and I haven't yet found something I don't like there. My favorite is the "near-famous" (or is it "soon-to-be-famous", I can't remember which) chili, which is awesome, by the way. I've had the burger and it's pretty good as well. My wife's favorite dish is the wingless buffalo dip. I have to agree with her, it's really good! And they serve it with a mixture of chips and pita bread. In my opinion, the only way they could make it better would be to lose the chips and just serve it with extra pita bread.
I saw a sign on the door saying they have free wi-fi, although Maizie's seems more like a place to be social and hang with friends. The patio is really nice. They have a great selection of wine and beer, including my current favorite, Four Peaks Kiltlifter, on tap. The only negative thing about Maizie's I've found so far is that it can be a little warm when it gets busy. And I'm not just talking about the spice in the Chili, although it has a nice bit of heat as well!
I went to Maizie's after hearing many different friends rave about the place. I had heard about the parking problem, but I was able to get a spot right out front. I immediately liked the crowd and the staff was very friendly. We decided to split the Fish Fry and the Chicken Alfredo and mentioned this to our waitress. The waitress was very sweet (I would guess she was one of the owners or manager). When our food arrived she had already divided the portions in half with each in it's own dish. That sold me on the place right there. Most places would have charged extra to do this and she did it without us even asking for it. The fish and chips were outstanding. I do think had that been all I had ordered the fish would have been to small for the price. There were only two pieces (one for each of us) and at $14 that's a bit steep, but the sides were plentiful and tasty too. The slaw was surprising good. The hush-puppy was tasty as well and not dry at all. I am so glad that we ordered the fish, because if we had only ordered the pasta, I would never have been back. It reminded me of the $1 frozen pasta that they sell at the supermarket. It was really not good. I did rate this place with four stars though, so while the pasta was not good and the fish portions were smallish, I did really like the place and can't wait to try one of their famous burgers. The place has a great vibe and now that I know not to order the pasta, I look forward to my next visit,
The location and atmosphere are tops, service is fine, food is forgettable. I can say this because I ate there about a month ago, and now that I'm getting around to doing the review I can hardly remember what we had - a rare thing from someone who can recite an excellent meal course by course for years afterwards. we did started with quesadia, and the four os us all got different dishes, all of which I tasted and not of which were either outstanding or offensive. The red wine selection is heavy on the highly fruity/jammy styles.
The location next to the light rail on Central, and with the big outdoor patio can make a trip to Maizie's worthwhile if you are looking for a place sit, talk and nosh, if nosh isn't your key focus. My husband and and I went with some relatives we hadn't seen in ages, and it was a great place to sit and catch up for a few hours. And despite the crowd's that evening the server was gracious about not hurrying us out of there.
There are two things that keep Maizie's from being five star in my book:
1 - It is so warm that I felt like I was having early onset menopause
2 - They are in an unfortunate location if you are going northbound on Central, because you have to flip a biatch
Here are the things that make Maizie's pretty awesome:
1 - $3 Burger Night Monday
2 - $3 Beers during HH
3 - $5 Bruschetta (that is freaking amazing)
4 - Awesome bathroom with tasty smelling orange lotion
5 - Cool looking bar
6 - Big, open windows
7 - Cool Aesthetics
8 - Kung Fu Girl Riesling
9 - Friendly, accommodating staff (especially for our large party)
10- Lot's of options for everything: Food, Wine, Beer
I really liked Maizie's a lot and I cannot wait to be back :)
I met Roxy for wine and pizza Tuesday evening. I showed up at about 6:20pm and the place was packed! The place is little, but adds to the charm. They don't win any interior decorating awards, but it is cute enough. We sat at a two-top right in between two other two-tops. We even chatted with our neighbors a bit. It seemed the others were regulars. Server Ed was super friendly too.
When I arrived, Roxy had already ordered me a glass of wine and a pizza. So I did not look at their menu. Doesn't matter though- the pinot grigio was very tasty and on happy hour I believe. The pizza was very, very delicious. Great crust and sauce and their version of the Margarita pizza was spot on. Traditional tomato, basil, and mozzarella, with added pancetta. it was fabulous. It was a perfect summer dinner for 2 ladies.
I'm sure we will be back soon, it's nice to break up the Postino's trips now and then.
Dear Maizie's patrons,
While the 3 large hi-def televisions strategically placed throughout the establishment and constantly tuned to various athletic competitions may seem to indicate that Maizie's is a sports bar, it is in fact not a sports bar.
So when you yell "FUMBLE!" at the top of your lungs while I am trying to enjoy my Savannah Chicken Salad, I find that to be somewhat of a distraction. Please try to contain yourself.
Sincerely,
Chris B.
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I'm going to rate this one (star-wise) as if I weren't there on an extremely busy night, cause otherwise it wouldn't stand a chance...
We decided to go on a Monday night when they run a really great special on their Bistro Burger and fries for $3. It was a thirty minute wait for a table but we stuck around. We ended up being seated fairly quickly outside on their patio (which could easily hold about five or six more two-tops), but it took five minutes for anyone to even come over to our table. Once the server did arrive, he acted like nobody knew we were even there and apologized for us being transparent. We put in our order because by that time my blind grandmother with a gluten allergy could have figured out what she wanted. When the food arrived they had left out a sauce that was said to be included and after the server dropped it off he seemed to disappear. After finishing, I had to go inside to retrieve the bill so we could head out (which yielded another strange circumstance... me standing literally a foot from the servers face while he rubbernecked around me asking for the bill... I mean I literally had to put my face in his line of vision to get this guys attention from a foot away). I had a feeling the whole time that the server was pissed that we ordered the special, even though we tipped accordingly.
I feel like the experience would've been much better if they weren't so busy. The food was really good (once it all arrived) and cooked to order. The atmosphere was really pretty cool with a nice setup and flat panel TV's with Monday Night Football on... It seemed a little pricey, but as I said the quality was pretty good.
Overall, I would say it would be a good place to check out, but if I had one more experience like this one I probably would skip it for other places in the area.
This place is urban, hip, and very trendy at the same time. I can't say anything bad about this place. Service is great, food is spectacular, drinks are wisely chosen, and the vibe will keep you coming back!
I've been to Maizie's twice now, once for dinner and another for a drink with a few (or a lot) of friends. I haven't been disappointed yet.
Their drink menu is incredible. Lots of yummy items to choose from. I've seen great specials on wine and sangria. However, if you want a drink that is not on their special menu, it will be just as amazingly delicious but a little pricey. Their pom mojito is incredible and has agave and pomegranate.
The food is delicious, but nothing super spectacular. My dinner included a cup of their gumbo and the quesadilla. The gumbo wasn't the gumbo I was used to (it was a pretty runny rather than thicker) but it was good. The cup was so huge I wasn't able to finish it. I was able to order the quesadilla without tomato which always makes me happy. It was also delicious. I loved the combination of the spinach wrap and pine nuts and cheese. Mmm.
The place is a little awkward to get to and fairly small. On the upside though it does have cute decor once you are there.
My fiance and I just loved the food here. It was definitely a happening place to be... unfortunately that means tables so close you feel like you're dining with the strangers sitting next to you. If you don't mind bumping elbows with the neighbors, and want some yummy food, this is the place! Once the weather cools off, I'm looking forward to trying the outdoor patio :)
Really friendly staff, great beer selection, chill atmosphere, and $3 burger and fries on Monday night. The $3 burger isn't some tiny little squirt of a burger; its a serious gourmet style juicy burger served on a cibatta.
Monday night also has $10 off bottles of wine all night and $3 beers for happy hour. What more could you ask for? How about a delicious buffalo cheese dip. I practically lick the bowl every time I get it.
This is the reason I have made Maizies my Monday ritual.
I like Maizie's. It's low key and has good food. I went on a day where the burgers were some outrageously low price (I tried to order some more to go, only to find out it would be regular price). That burger was really good and on great artisan bread. I also tasted my friend's fresh basil marinara which was excellent. It had mushrooms, artichoke hearts, olives, spinach, and other good stuff on fettucini with marinara sauce. I can't wait to go back and try some more.
What a cute little place! Maizie's is really adorable! I can't wait for the heat to go away and sit on the patio, it's a bit tight in Maizie's. First we got seated at a table that you literally bump into when you walk in-- I suggest just getting rid of that table. But they moved to a high top for 6. there was another lunch duo on the other side but I don't mind this kind of dining-- kinda fun!
So I had the salmon salad even though I saw beautiful sandwiches and fries coming out of the kitchen. The salad was fresh, delicious and really big~ so happy I went this route. My lunch buddy had a turkey wrap and she really enjoyed it as well.
The server was nice, staff was attentive and personable. I did this place! The happy hour looks really great too an I have heard great things about it so I am hoping to hit a HH up there sometime.
Let me end this on how my lunch ended at Maizie's too--- as we were paying the bill, the most wonderful smell came over me and I look around to see where it is coming from and of course it's the kitchen and a server walks by with the BEST smelling cookie with ice cream over it I have ever seen/smelled. I wanted it so bad but I behaved, maybe next time.
The only thing I have ever eaten here is the burger and fries. On Monday a burger and fries is $3! THREE DOLLARS for a BURGER and FRIES. I think that is a ridiculously good deal. A soft drink is also $3 dollars so if you can stand the water I would go for it, but the meal being so cheap I guess you could splurge on some beer or wine. We sat on the patio and it was cramped but nice. The place is a little small, but the burger was top notch. I will definitely be getting a THREE DOLLAR BURGER again. THREE DOLLARS!
On an ozone warning evening myself and 4 friends sat inside for the Monday $3.00 burger deal. It's been said they've tried to knock down the sound volume with rugs and some fabric, but of little help.
Regardless, it's a fantastic burger and a great bargain and with wines by the bottle $10. off it made quite a nice evening. Expect on Mondays at the least to wait about 10-15 minutes for a table, but service was efficient and excellent.
REMEMBER, EVEN WITH A DISCOUNTED MEAL, THE SERVICE IS NOT DISCOUNTED. TIP YOUR WAITSTAFF AS THOUGH THERE WAS NO DISCOUNT! And you will be appreciated.
Cheers!
Maize's is a great neighborhood bistro and a welcome addition to the uptown (and light rail) scene.
Solid food + urban yet comfortable atmosphere + great staff = a great place to catch up with friends for happy hour, get your burger fix on $3 Mondays, or meet your parents for a Sunday brunch.
I do not like it when people complain and say things like, "There are no good restaurants in Phoenix." Usually I just grimace and say something like, "WTF are you talking about! Of course there are! Hundreds of them!"
Case in point: Maizie's off Central and Camelback. It's in walking distance to the light rail stop, and that just rocks. When you walk in to this little bistro café you are greeted by a friendly staff and a hip, urban atmosphere. Sleek, modern furniture lines the walls and fills the dining room. A floor to ceiling wine rack (full of wine bottles) serves as a false wall and gives the place a cozy, yet surprisingly open feel. The glass walls that look out onto Central Ave. allow for views of the light rail trains zipping by and make Maizie's even more urban and enjoyable. They have an outside patio too.
And the food! Heaven, thy name is BBQ Beef Brisket from Maizie's. Honestly, the brisket was so tender I didn't even need a knife to cut it. The brisket was served with cornbread that was more like a corn patty that I inhaled much like a big, hideous pig with the snorting and the squealing and the oinking. No, I jest. I didn't make that much noise. The dinner came with a fresh pasta salad with sliced mushrooms, cherry tomatoes, and asparagus then drizzled with olive oil and parmesan cheese.
The dinner portion was a perfect amount of food. I didn't feel like I was stuffing myself with everything on the plate. I left feeling satisfied but not so full I was sick. They had a lovely dessert menu and it took all my strength to skip it but I did since I'm watching my figure.
They serve breakfast, lunch and dinner and have a wide selection of wines and cocktails. I thought the prices were beyond reasonable for the quality and size. (The dinner special I had was $11.00.) Maizie's is a triumph and a great addition to Central Phoenix.
Mmmmmmmmm Bloody Marys!!!!!
Awesome brunch specials
Super cute and cool - new takes on old favorites on the menu. Take the adventure and try something that sounds different - its worth it.
AND - Not sure I have ever been to a restaurant with noodle kugle! MMM good!
Well let's see it is 4:25 am so it was yesterday I went to Mazie's for lunch with a couple of friends.
Had not been before, but will go back.
I like the brightness of the place and easy seating. It is not cute or pretty but rather haphazard in style.
I had the bluburger and a cup of split pea soup, oh and french fries.
The soup, if it had been placed in front of me and I did not know what It was, split pea would not have come to mind. Oh do not get me wrong, it was very tasty and I enjoyed all the same. It was sweet and that in it self is odd for split pea. It has a variety of ingredients one usually does not find. Although I would order it again because as I said, it was good.
The burger was cooked as I ask and was just fine. The Blue cheese was a bit weak in flavour. I did not have to spit it out so I was just spiffy doodle.
I was told the fries were good. Were they, or were they just salty. I am not sure, but then again I am not a french fry person for the most part.
The water was fab.
The service was slow, for us anyway. Three sets of folks came well after us and were half through their meals when we got ours. My eating mates noticed this more than I and were rather put off about it. I on the other hand just did not care.
I suspect I will be back at some point in time. Assuming both Mazie's and I survive the future.
Below it is asking if this place is good for kids. I say a resounding NO, keep your stinky noisy kids away from me.
It is also asking about take out, yes take the kids out.
And as for attire, please be kind and dress. Few of us could show up naked and still be able to hold the food down.
I think I am done.
I've been here before on a Monday, and that was tight. The boneless buffalo wing dip deserves sonnets to be written about it. It's nearly orgasmic. No, really , I think I did leak a little eating this dip. It's just that good.
Today, I experienced brunch at Maizie's and it was pretty solid. The four of us all ordered the Classic brunch--two eggs, breakfast potatoes, bacon, toast. Props to the potatoes, as they were delicious and garlicy and crispy and perhaps the most lovely potatoes I've had in such a long time. The mimosas were great! Get the bottle of champagne with a carrafe of orange juice. Have fun; don't drink until you're drunk and drive recklessly.
Apparently if you a broke girl like me you love great deals.
Even more awesome is when you have friends who tell you about said great deals. Thanks Georgie!
Maizie's has $3 burger & fries on Monday nights. This is not your average burger, this is a delicious Angus burger, and the price can't be beat!
I am sure one day I will try the rest of their menu, but for now I will stick with the $3 burger & fries because it is fantastic & $3.
On Monday nights, avoid those drive-thrus & head to Maizie's!
Amazing sweet potato fries. Period.
I like Maizie's. Well, I've been 3 times in the last week so I guess I should say I like Maizie's a lot.
I went for this first time a week ago with the fabulous Dottsy Z for a little much needed Happy Hour after work, and it was pretty packed. Dottsy was kind enough to secure seats for us at the bar while I fought the wonderful PHX rush hour traffic. They had $3 off all wines by the glass which I must admit was a pretty impressive selection, and they had a decent list of appetizers that all cost $5.
We each ordered some wine and decided on the buffalo chicken dip. HO-LY-CRAP this dip was good!! I love the taste of buffalo wings but I hardly ever eat them because they're really messy and I invariably cover myself and whatever I'm wearing in them. And as attractive as looking like a 5 year old is...
Anyways, this dip is like the answer to my buffalo chicken prayers. Came with a huge helping of pita slices and chips and it was delicious!! Definitely going back for the dip alone!
Luckily I don't have to. Next time I went was Monday evening, and wouldn't you know it? $3 burger and fries specials EVERY Monday night! And they were gooood. That pretty much ensured that I will be there every Monday from here on out until my arteries are so clogged that I have a heart attack and need to have a bypass.
If that means I get to keep imbibing at Maizie's, I will take my chances
I still stand by the potato cakes (although they are flat and not thick any more) and the feta burger - whole heartedly! And, it is true the chicken on the southwestern chicken salad is well seasoned and has a good kick (appropriately soothed/complimented by the corn, jicama, peppers and mixed greens)... but, my most recent trip was on a Sunday and we sat at the bar to avoid the wait.
Our service was excellent, even though they were really busy. Tina, the bartender, was engaging and offered up some great suggestions. That's how I found out about:
the Drifter pale ale - a very refreshing beer with hints of grapefruit and apricot and LOTS of fizz!
the $3 mimosas during brunch and, while I don't do bloody marys because of the tomato juice (yuck!) I had a taste of Tina's secret recipe spicy mixer and it's pretty dang good!! I could imagine drinking one of those bloody marys...
Plus, I noticed they have a Sunnyslope high school football helmet (along with one from Brophy) displayed above the bar! We all know I'm a fan of Sunnyslope... so, for all of these reasons, I'm adding a star!
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Went to Maizie's with a friend en route to find my car on Sunday "morning" about 1pm, and it was everything my hangover could've wanted and more. I normally try to steer clear of central Phoenix, but I would go back here in a heartbeat. They had me at "$3 bloody mary's and mimosas All Day." Naturally, I indulged in both and, from what I remember, they were fantastic. Brunch menu was a perfect blend of healthy and comfort food. I opted for comfort food, which included the most perfect of all hangover remedies - tots. Tots + champagne cocktail = euphoria. We sat on the patio, which provided the perfect setting to relive the night's entertaining events. The service was excellent, and there are even a couple of resident dogs to provide some entertainment. Even though the drink specials were too good to pass up, and my car had to sleepover in the lonely parking lot another night, it was well worth it.
Let me tell you friend, Maizie's is the ultimate in local eateries! I live within walking distance from the cafe and try to the best of my ability to make it for brunch every Saturday.
The menu is simple, which I love because you aren't overwhelmed with a ton of choices.
The bartendress Tina is the best of the best!! Everything you want in a good drinkslinger... great conversation, sass and personalized attention.
Maizie herself works in the restaurant often and you can tell she has a real drive to make her restaurant a success.
My recommendations:
Brunch: The Classic On Central. Two eggs any style, home fries, spicy Italian sausage or bacon and toast.
Lunch: Tri Tip Steak Salad. Bed of baby spinach, tossed with some kind of vinaigrette dressing, kalamata olives, feta cheese crumbles and a decent portion of Tri Tip sliced on top of the salad.
Dinner: Any of the stuffed burgers or even just the classic Bistro Burger. Always cooked to perfection. Don't forget to ask for the Chipotle mayo to dip french fries in!!
You will love it!
I've found myself at Maizie's three times in the last two weeks, so you might be able to gather that I like it. First and foremost, I enjoy their happy hour specials. Five dollar select appetizers- including the infamous boneless buffalo chicken dip, as well as $3 beers and well spirits. I'm a fan of a good happy hour special. it runs the standard 3-6 hour.
Other than the buffalo dip, I have enjoyed the Southwest Chicken Wrap which I thought was above average. A little heavy on the guacamole (will have to ask for it on the side next time) but otherwise, enjoyable. It wasn't $3 like everyones Monday night burger but that is the price I must pay for not eating beef.
Service has always been spot on (on my three visits), and I think it is cool that you can actually see Maizie wandering our, serving people. There is something to be said when the actual namesake can be found in the restaurant doing the dirty work. The servers smile a lot, and get you what you need in a timely manner.
A note: The Monday that we attended $3 burger night, Maizies was super packed. We had a large party of six and ended up waiting close to an hour- so show up early for that cheap beef!
I dig Maizie's. It's cozy without being cramped; the patio is great to sit on after a long day at work; the couches are really comfy so beware if you go for lunch because you will not want to get up; and there are a few TVs scattered throughout the inside so if you are by yourself you have something to do besides "look busy" on your Blackberry.
Happy hour runs until 6 and includes $5 appetizers, $3 beer and mixed drinks, and $2 off glasses of wine. I wish the happy hour ran later because getting somewhere by 6 can be challenging after work. The basil bruschetta was delicious and the spinach dip was also really good. I love the groovy grilled cheese because it leaves me full without being stuffed. The french fries are really good, although I did notice a few were a bit too well done today when I was there for lunch. However, I did not care for the potato pancakes at all...to me they were just mashed potatoes that were every so slightly deep fried. I guess I just have a different perception of what a potato pancake is.
Maizie's is a cute neighborhood spot located conveniently on the light rail line. There is limited parking out front, but I have found that a few doors down you can park quite easily in another lot. I can't wait to go back and try brunch because I hear they have $3 mimosas!
I've been to Maizie's twice for lunch now, and it's just okay for me. I've tried the california spinach salad ($9), clam chowder ($5, bowl) and groovy grilled cheese ($8.50). For $8.50, I thought the sandwich could have been bigger, although it was pretty tasty; the fries on the side were really good, although I'll ask them to be cooked a bit longer next time. The clam chowder was a pretty typical representation of mediocre NE-style chowder (see: a few chewy clams, under-seasoned and thin-ish broth). The salad, in which the chicken was moist and flavorful, needed a tangier vinaigrette to liven it up. The croûton on the side was dynamite, however. They make a mean Arnold Palmer, so I give them props on that.
I think I might like this place more once I come for dinner, have a burger and maybe a glass of wine. But for lunch, there are better options IMO.
"Maize's: It Will Do" and "The Garlic Bread Was Good" are the two main slogans I can think of for Maize's.
I really liked the ambiance of the inside, I like the bar, the wine bottle display, the tables where everyone munched on regular sized sandwiches and the patio looking at the light rail is pretty sweet.
If I lived around here, it would be an easy "go to place" for happy hour w/great beer, wine selection and cheap burgers for the carnies-it has a no nonsense charm that I can't seem to replicate in colour scheme except you could take a hipster and your dad here-and that is pretty rare around Phoenix.
I have a limited palate for American food (being vegetarian, lactose intolerant but willing to eat eggs and some seafood if no meat/cheese free dishes, most American style places mean: fries or salad. Big whoop), but I went for the simple Garden salad w/the side of Garlic Bread and just a water. It was really good. That was it. Am I gonna go out of my way for the garlic bread and garden salad here? Um...no.
The service was just kind of weird. Nice, but sometimes I felt I was having communication breakdowns with all the hosts, servers and the random older owner that ran out w/hot sauce for Mr. K when he was almost done w/his eggs. There were a lot of raised eyebrows exchanged at the table, and I even whispered "Was I really weird? Did I not make sense?" and it kept happening. Like a waiter-customer vortex where each party thinks the other one means something else at all times.
So once again, "Maize's: It Will Do" and "The Garlic Bread Was Good".
Phoenix, AZ
Category: American (New)
Phoenix, AZ
Category: American (New)
Phoenix, AZ
Category: Breakfast & Brunch
Phoenix, AZ
Category: Mexican
Phoenix, AZ
Category: American (New)
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