Maggie’s Cafe

What an awesome place we had lunch at today. We were sat immediately. The restaurant was pretty full during the middle of the lunch rush. The customer service was great. Our food was out in less than 10 minutes and tasted awesome. I had the grilled chicken ranch wrap and it was unbeatable. Three lunches under 20 dollars. Maggie’s is the perfect lunch destination.

Okay so I’m usually not one to complain but here goes my review. This is probably one of the dreariest restaurants I have been to from the outdated décor to the lack of personality from our waitress. The ceiling tiles are brown with nicotine, the back section has poor lighting and it’s just a very boring and sad atmosphere. Now the food, I got my hashbrowns and they were cold. The biscuits and gravy was watery. My younger brother had eggs, ham and hashbrowns no complaints until he got to work and started puking. Assuming it’s a case of food poisoning. I would not recommend this place if you are looking for friendly service and a nice atmosphere.

Good fast food.
Waitress is acting like a total b***h.
I really couldn’t care less if your having an «off day»
I deal with attitudes all day, I don’t come to pay to receive yours.
I made multiple tries, getting louder each time to say «THANK YOU» for the refills that I had I ask for, and I get nothing.
My entire visit I get answers like «yup»
“Yeah” «uh huh».
After receiving my main dish and she walked away leaving no room due to old plates, I started to put them on the table behind me, when she caught on, then she came to help.
Not happy,
Here’s her tip.
Become a telemarketer, customer service isn’t your thing.

I’m a regular for breakfast. Great breakfast special. I also enjoy the country omelet with swiss cheese.

Maggie’s is my favorite place for breakfast. I always enjoy taking new people there. I do not visit often enough to be considered a regular, and have always been happy with the service. The décor is tacky and dated, but I am willing to accept this for the generous portions, and low prices (3 people can eat a huge breakfast for under $ 20).
I did try the veal cutlet one time, and was disappointed. I stick to breakfast, which is served all day.

2 STARS– Fair
Small businesses, especially local restaurants, are always a favorite of mine. Usually, these establishments offer food of a home cooked quality and excellent customer service. Sometimes, though, as in the case of Maggie’s, the small town attitude of these places becomes fetid, developing into a close-​minded atmosphere in which new patrons are unwelcome.
Maggie’s Café is a cute diner, nestled in the heart of downtown Bedford. The surrounding neighborhood is quaint and beautiful– one can often find families strolling down the sidewalk, waving to each other like in a ‘50s sitcom. The inside is less picturesque– the walls are covered in kitschy memorabilia and plaques inscribed with country wisdom. My favorite touch is the ceiling tiles– some of the ceiling tiles have been removed and replaced by plastic tiles inscribed with advertisements for local businesses. Dolls and stuffed animals are displayed, but many of them are covered in dust. Part of the restaurant was once used as a smoking section, and the musty smell of smoke still lingers.
As you are seated, the waitress immediately asks for a drink order and leaves a menu with the table (I wonder if the menus are older than the establishment– they are all dingy and severally ripped). Service is tricky there– any visit can be met with speedy and friendly service, or slow and cranky staff. You find more luck if you are either a senior citizen or a loyal customer– newbies and sporadic patrons are easily ignored.
As far as the food is concerned, Maggie’s offers tasty classic diner food. The best dishes include the pancakes (plate sized and fluffy), the omelets (huge and stuffed with several filling options), and classic original hash browns. Other dishes there include biscuits and gravy, with a surprisingly good sausage gravy, and breakfast skillets, an amalgamation of hash browns, eggs, meat, and gravy. Lunches are good as well, including the fries, patty melts, and especially the gyro meat.
However, the more challenging items leave much to be desired. The Country Fried Steak is floury and cake-​like, and they’re Sourdough French Toast is oily, eggy, and plastic. They’re choice of ham is as salty as a salt lick, and don’t ever asked for your eggs to be served poached. As for the dinner fair, I’d invest in a TV dinner before checking this place out.
Overall, I would love to rate this restaurant as a 4 star establishment. It’s a local business that serves extremely reasonably priced food and has made it’s mark on the community. However, the close-​minded atmosphere and the extreme simplicity of the menu leave me no choice but to rate this place a very weak 2. If you love the restaurant already, great– however, if you’re new, expect to feel like your presence is little more wanted than a carnival side show.