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Maxfield's Pancake House

Maxfield's Pancake House

700 E Schaumburg Rd, Schaumburg, United States

Casual • American • Catering • Sandwiches


"2024 Update: My crepes with fresh strawberries looked good, but every few bites, I detected something that was a little off. My friend and I appreciate that they let us sit there for a few hours, but I for one, am not returning. I developed horrific digestive cramps and was doubled over in pain. I had to stay in a public restroom for 30 minutes and was afraid I wouldn't be able to drive home. Something was bad indeed I hightailed it to the bathroom when I got home. Once this spoiled food was out of my system, I was fine and dandy!! This is a typical coffee shop with a vast menu, serving classic breakfast items all day. We did not get the basket of rolls I noticed on other tables perhaps this only comes with certain menu items. The waitress let us chat and catch up for as long as we wanted before we ordered, which was nice. We also were able to sit and talk for several hours without anyone chasing us out. On the downside, our waitress was completely inattentive and never brought us more water after I asked. I ordered three scrambled egg with potato pancakes. The apple sauce was literally a teaspoon. I asked for maple syrup, because I didn't want to use the other little side of sour cream. The eggs must have been extra small, because they sure didn't look like three eggs. The potato pancakes were so solid and dense, I think I could have used them as brick pavers on my front stoop! Overall, the experience was a little disappointing, considering some of the glowing reviews."

Pepino's Taco Stand

Pepino's Taco Stand

04412 Brewer, United States

Tapas • Mexican • Tex-mex • North American


"Phoned in a pickup order, and the staffer on the other end did NOT want to deal with me, kept asking is that all? I was ordering for more than myself so no lady, please just take my order and stop making me feel awkward about ordering more than one item. I really wanted to just cancel the order but my friend said these folks don 't get paid enough to care. So I cross my fingers that the cooks feel differently. Then we get there and the place is nearly empty... wait til I get home and find out why. NO RICE AND BEANS, ARE YOU KIDDING ME? I am from Texas and I guess Maine did not get the Mexican memo y 'all need to serve rice and beans with meals. How am I meant to pay over $10 for a plate and not get these extremely normal and expected sides? Half the food was cold, especially the enchilada. I 'm used to eating enchiladas last because of how piping hot they are, well at Pepino 's they are served cold EW. My friend did not end up eating the island tacos because gross. The avocado salsa is mislabeled, it 's not a salsa. The chips were decent, the side salsas, which I am shocked that they didn 't charge me extra for, were decent, but if the food is meh, then salsa can only cover up so much sadness. Salsa is meant to enhance the food, not act as the Wizard of Oz. Also, no amount of medical marijuana could make this food taste better, as I put in the good ole college try. After the meal, I am sad to report that I wasted money on this meal, as I could have found a cheaper, similar tasting option in the freezer section of Hannafords. I can only hope that y 'all do some investment research and get the staff more customer service training. Best wishes and adios!"