Mad Max’s

Mad Max’s hands down had the best sweet chai in the bay! So sad to see this place seemingly disappear. It was literally my only reason for going inside this «mall». I would always order the Soy Chai Tea Latte. It tasted of a sweet delicious vanilla graham cracker with hints of cinnamon, heavenly! The ½ price donuts were always appreciated as I generally came after 5. Also tried a few other drinks and was never disappointed. Max once told me it took him forever sourcing the perfect chai blend, (sourced locally and it’s too bad I cannot remember the chai company’s name for the life of me)! Max and all staff will be missed, always greeted with warm customer service when here. Definitely in full support if they ever decide to open again!

Awesome Organic Mochas, Italian Raspberry Sodas & Berry Smoothies
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The few times I’ve popped into the Northgate Mall, I’ve really enjoyed the diversity that this beautiful cart of premium local organic coffee & tea provides whilst enjoying a quick shopping spree inside the mall.
DIVERSE BEVERAGE OFFERINGS
Depending on the season of the year, and whom you are with, you may take advantage of a number of different beverages, and these include:
* Minty Hot Chocolate! A hot shot for the Holidays! (Infuse this into coffee, and I call that a delicious Mocha and a fun trip to The Chocolate Factory! Especially good when you have some friends with very young ones in tow!)
* Raspberry Italian Soda — a nice one to grab for the trek back to Sacramento on a warm afternoon.
* Expresso shots, and when infused with a Chai Tea, you got a «Dirty Chai!»
* Berry Smoothies — but when it comes to smoothies, this is my crack!
TASTIES
But there is nothing like their pumpkin pie with a healthy glob of whipped cream during the Halloween season to make you REALLY enjoy the fragrance of the Autumnal Season!
THE LOWDOWN
Mad Max is a cart full of yummy delights that would make Willy Wonka proud! *Oompa Oompa!*

Great fast coffee on my way into the mall hair salon (where I got a haircut I was happy with). Thank YOU coffee lady!

Love love love, forget Starbucks or any other place in the country that’s actually licensed serve coffee!!! Mad Max’s is without a doubt my favorite!!!

Mad Max is in a stand alone booth at the entrance of one of Northgate’s entrances, a few paces away from the cinema. …
menu: smoothies, italian sodas, pour over coffee, pastries, etc.
eats: blueberry donut @5:05 (25 cents)
–deliz, best small donut ever tasted.
crumbs:
–approach booth with coins in hand, saw sign «pastries ½ off after 2 p.m.»
asked cashier «how much for the donuts?»
–forget i had on a raggedy, pink t-​shirt with many holes. (must have looked like an homeless person)
–cashier/​owner? said in essence: «it’s pretty late (in the day)», 25 cents”.
–i told him i’ll take the one on my left, his right. told him i didn’t need a bag.
gave him a quarter
–impressed cashier treated me respectfully though i didn’t look like his usual patrons.
postscript: i wasn’t «undercover» just the way i dress when working…

Great coffee! I got an 8oz almond milk latte NO PROBLEM! Hand tamping, and great foam on the cappuccino I ordered as well. Not to mention great pricing!!!

Great mocha, love the location!

Now I love coffee. All kinds of coffee, but this little cart has some of the best. It’s not bitter like peets, it’s not watered down like gas station coffee, and it doesn’t have that funky Starbucks taste. It’s just right. If you’re at the mall give it a try.

Amazing customer service and amazing drinks. Thats all you can really say about this. Worked at the mall for the first year they were open and went there everyday I worked. The owners Jesse and Kayla are awesome outgoing and dedicated people who are there to make the best drinks possible and they do a very good job at it. Never walked away unhappy and I have tried about everything on the menu and have even helped them make new drinks! 5 stars for sure and every chance I get to go there when I pass by I do! Want something flavorful but still want that coffee to keep you going? Iced Dirty Chai, quite possibly the best coffee drink ever!

Seriously the best chai latte I have ever had, warm and iced! Kayla, the woman who runs this kiosk, has amazing customer service and is such a joy in the morning! I can’t go back to Starbucks after coming here. Go enjoy the greatness they have to offer!

Great service and great coffee! They can make any drink you cam dream up. What else is there to say?

One word: AMAZING. Forget Starbucks or a Peet’s Coffee! It is all about supporting local businesses. Mad Max’s has the friendliest staff anywhere AND they are the only place I know in the mall area that sells ACTUAL donuts. REAL donuts. Hard to come by in organic Marin. My suggestion: Ask for a Dirty Chai (their Chai with a shot of Espresso). I am definitely a loyal fan now!
P. S. Dominican University students and staff with a CURRENT Penguin Pass I.D. get 10% off! =)

Wonderful hidden gem! I’ve been meaning to come check this place out, it always pops up when I’m looking for options for tasty coffee in an area that really only has Starbucks and Pete’s. The French press was delicious and the young lady running the shop is super nice.

Best coffee there is around. The dirty chais are one of my favorite drinks to get my mornings started. Plus the customer service is top notch. Jessie and Kaila are wonderful business owners who strive to have the best organic products available. And I for one think they have succeeded! Also try to sweeten your drinks with the agave they have available also. A healthier alternative to the sugar or artificial sweeteners.

Goodness, this coffee stand is absolutely AMAZING. The prices are competitive and very inexpensive for the phenomenal quality. Mad Max’s serves some of the most flavorful and smooth coffee/​espresso I’ve ever had. The owners, Kayla and Jesse, take pride in making the perfect cup of coffee and are some of the nicest, most genuine people I’ve had the pleasure of chatting with. I can’t recommend this place enough.

I have worked at Macy’s for years and even after the mall’s remodeling and new coffee places… Mad Max is by far the best place to get your organic coffee brewed one cup at the time… I love their selection of The Mighty Leaf teas which is the best tea to drink… their prices are incredible for what you get… Jesse, the owner gives excellent customers service… very friendly… great service… good prices… you have to try it…

What a delightful surprise to find a such an amazing gourmet coffee stand inside a mall! Jesse, the owner is super friendly. Have to admit, quality french press organic coffee like this truly needs nothing at all, but out of curiosity, I asked for almond milk instead of the traditional unhealthy soy cafes provide and bam! He had that too. Tastes like real Swedish coffee not like all this watered down American coffee that’s so common here. Yum!

I’ve walked past this coffee/​tea cart in the Northgate Mall a million times and finally decided to stop by. Super friendly service! Good coffee!
They also have punch cards so buy 9 drinks get one free!
I’m excited to have a new go to coffee cart!

Jesse was great! I was drinking a drink I definitely did not like from somewhere else in the mall and he asked how it was. I told him it was gross and he offered to let me try his strawberry crème drink. It was much better than what I was drinking previously! His policy is that if you don’t like what he makes you he would love for you to tell him what he can improve and you don’t have to pay if you really don’t like it. I will definitely go to Mad Max’s every time I’m in the mall!

Great coffee, and relish biscotti, but I have to say their hot chocolate is the BEST! It’s so rich and decadent w/​out being overly sweet, I am truly addicted. Try it once and you’ll be hooked. And Jesse and Kylie couldn’t be nicer! Those are some hard working baristas. I hope they stick around awhile!