Walking into this storied establishment after 18 long years, a wave of nostalgia hit me. Add to this the eye of an experienced chef--my husband--and our visit evolves into a culinary critique.

The aroma in the room, rich and inviting, harkened back to fond memories while stoking our appetites. The staff didn't skip a beat, delivering impeccable and friendly service from the get-go.

We were served generous portions, quite the feast for two! Each dish transcended mere 'good taste', each a celebration of flavor, innovation and skill. The haute cuisine showcased a clarity of vision and showcased the kitchen's uncompromising commitment to quality.

A chef himself, my husband was thoroughly impressed. He appreciated the deftness of the seasoning and said, "This is beyond superb."

This visit has truly managed to reinstate my faith in the timeless charm of the restaurant. Looking forward to our next culinary trip down memory lane here.

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This was my first time to visit Maureen's. Food was fresh and delicious! When we received our check we were shocked at the amount! For what we had we thought it would be higher.
Our sever ( Tami ) was very friendly and professional. Checking to see if everything was okay and if we needed anything.
We'll definitely be back soon and we'll definitely ask for Tami to be our sever.
The restaurant was very bright and clean including restrooms.
I highly recommended this establishment!

Ready for a delicious breakfast? Stop by Maureen's Kitchen for a cup of fresh brewed coffee, and choose from a wide variety of specialty breakfast dishes. Staff is welcoming and atmosphere has a cozy, country feel. Due to their popularity, it does get busy, but it's worth the wait!

This breakfast spot is outstanding in their food and service.
It is not uncommon for a long wait if you have a large party. A wait of 20 minutes or more on weekends is very common!

One of my friends raved about Maureen's for quite some time so we decided to grab some grub this past holiday weekend. Great for groups and families, Maureen's is the go-to brunch spot out east. Worth a shot? If you're out there, hell yes!

The portions are unbeatable. The classics are worth the hype. Def go a bit salty (omelettes or eggs) with a bit of sweet (stuffed french toast, anyone?). Order more for the table so y'all can share some yummies!

It's the most important meal of the day. Or it WAS, at some point.

But like every assumed truth you grew up with, the purpose of breakfast has been added to my bucket of existential crises.

These days, I don't usually eat my first meal until noon or so. Not because I'm one of these intermitting fasting fanatics with their 12/8/4 or 6/18 or whatever they're calling their program.

It turns out, I'm usually not that hungry shortly after I wake up. And not always because of a regrettable round of midnight Mallomars.

But I LOVE breakfast. It's my favorite meal of the day. Pancakes for dinner? An Egg McMuffin at 3pm? This is America!

Now, I can make a good breakfast. I whipped up that French omelette with Boursin cheese and potato chips made famous on "The Bear," and my buttermilk pancakes rival those of any IHOP.

But I do enjoy the indulgence of being served, and sometimes I'm not in the mood to do my own cooking, and sometimes I want to just get the hell out of the house.

Which brings us to breakfast restaurants. And Maureen's, specifically, which is an alternative to the not-quite-as-ubiquitous-as-years-past diner scene.

Just about everyone within a 25-mile radius of Maureen's has HEARD of Maureen's, and if you show up between, say, 9am and noon on a Saturday or Sunday (or even during the week), it might feel as if everyone within a 25-mile radius of Maureen's is AT Maureen's.  

So if you possess the patience to wait up to 40 minutes for a table, you'll be rewarded with some of the better breakfasts you can find, other than that French omelette with Boursin cheese and potato chips I mentioned earlier, if you're into that sort of thing and I'm available to whip one up for you.

The offerings at Maureen's can be loosely categorized into (1) traditional breakfast combos (eggs and/or French toast and/or pancakes plus meat plus potato), (2) omelettes, (3) breakfast sandwiches, (4) none-of-the-above breakfast options (oatmeal, muffins), (5) lunch, (6) anything else I forgot to mention because I never look further on the menu.

I said LOOSELY categorized.

In the past I would hit up the combo options because making choices is an existential crisis even more dire than the purpose of breakfast. For years the only combo available was called the "#1," which includes juice, toast, coffee, two each of eggs/bacon/sausage, and home fries. Eventually they added a #2 and a #3, but the #1 was my go-to, even though I couldn't understand how any human could eat more than one of those sausages, which are bigger than Andre the Giant's middle finger. When I first discovered Maureen's, the #1 cost 8 bucks or so; at my last visit it was around $18.

The oatmeal is a standout option but be warned that it's a hearty slab from a dense baked loaf, not a poured bowl of the traditional Quaker variety. It's served with warm milk you can pour over it, or I suppose you can drink it if you're into that sort of thing, and I hope you're not.

My love of the French omelette with Boursin cheese and potato chips aside, I'm not really a fan of omelettes, so I tend to avoid them. They are, however, quite popular and there are several combinations available, including as a rotation of specials,

If you're a huge fan of pancakes, especially a huge fan of huge pancakes, then you won't be disappointed by the dinner plate-sized discs that Maureen's offers in a variety of options. The only version of pancake disappointment you WILL experience is being defeated by a full trio of pancakes that no healthy human appetite can conquer. (Fortunately, you can opt to order a single or pair of pancakes instead.)

Lately, I've been finding a satisfying bang for my buck in the egg sandwiches. I used to avoid this part of the menu because I'd be like, "I can get an egg sandwich at any deli! Why would I order such a trifle at a classy establishment such as this?" However, the egg sandwiches at Maureen's are not much more expensive that what you'll get at your local Bagel Boss/King/Chalet/Emporium, and are of a much higher quality.

The service is remarkable, considering the volume. If you're alone (sigh) or a couple, consider the counter, where you might get served quicker and you'll also have a view of the food being prepared, from the legion of bacon to the mountain of home fries.

I don't go to Maureen's often, but it never disappoints -- as long as you steel yourself for the long waits, often-challenging parking situation, and cash-only policy.

Which means that stopping at the ATM is the most important trip of the day.

FOUR OVER-EASY EGGS

The Hype is real , food and service was perfect, had fun with the hostess while we waited, definitely worth the wait( coffee was delicious, remember cash only

Food was amazing
Huge portions
So many flavors of pancakes
The cow theme was adorable
Server was lovely

Would definitely go back!