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Southern Food Restaurant and Fried Chicken Joint$$$$
Downtown Indianapolis, Indianapolis
This Southern food restaurant is famous for their waffles. It's one of the most popular in the city!
"Get the Sweet Potato Waffle - it is Glorious!"(15 Tips)
"Def get the sweet tea & Chicken & Waffles w/sweet potato waffles."(8 Tips)
"Strawberry Waffle is super tasty!"(5 Tips)"Smothered chicken with rice is too good!"(4 Tips)
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Ari FriedlandMarch 16, 2013if ever in Indy, you MUST come here for brunch. the food is incredible (except if you're gluten-free). the staff is super sweet and fun (ask for DiDi). and tell them it's your friend's birthday.
Randell CalbertApril 20, 2018The best soulfood in the city. Hands down there is no comparison! If you're ever in Indy this is a must. The jumbo chicken wings are my personal favorite full of flavor, moist and Dammit delicious.- Angela JordenFebruary 17, 2012Always get the sweet tea! It's the bomb at Maxine's. The chicken at Maxine's is without peer--smothered boneless and bone-in alike. Collard greens like your grandma made and peach butter to die for.
Jennifer SOctober 12, 2013If you don't eat pork, you'll feel right at home. They only serve chicken, beef and fish. No lard is used in their food preparation. Try the sweet potato waffle. It's the best!
R BAugust 23, 2015Smothered chicken with rice is too good! Southern classics all in one place. Busy restaurant and can be noisy but it is soooo worth it!
Tracy StevensNovember 19, 2011Seriously!! The BEST chicken AND waffles you will ever eat! Homemade peach butter to die for. Your missing out if you don't find this little hidden soul food in the heart of downtown !
SuperBowl 2012January 31, 2012Feed your soul with Maxine's Jumbo Wings and Fried Cornbread. You can't miss their signature Peach Butter! The perfect compliment for one of their favored waffles!
Diego ReynosoJuly 6, 2015The best Fried chicken around, don't forget the fried corn cake and blueberry waffles
Jim OttingerAugust 3, 2017Pan fried dark meat is the BOMB! Love the house potatoes and the collards w/a little vinegar. Yummy
André ZhangMarch 9, 2013Best fried chicken in the area! Peach butter is the bomb! I'm definitely coming back for more!
Sean SandJune 27, 2013Getting the chicken tenders on the waffle may not be traditional, but you get way more meat and its easier to eat.
Glynn GeyerMay 11, 2015Great soul food. Very busy on the weekends. Definitely worth a stop for the chicken wings and waffles.
Randell CalbertMarch 6, 2016The fried jumbo wings are the best wings in the city! Can't go wrong with anything on the menu
The sweet potato waffle is the bomb! This place beats Roscoe's C&W hands down! The wait can sometimes be long, but it's often because they're cooking up more chicken. Be patient. You won't be sorry!
Ohhhh, Maxine. You know how to make the most amazing chicken & waffles. And whatever you do to your potatoes - I'm in love. Also, why didn't I think of a fried chicken omelette?- Ari FriedlandMarch 16, 2013order the Max Waffler and/or the Chicken & Waffles (naturally). and the turkey bacon -- it's the best i've ever had.
Catfish and Grits!, Fures potatoes and onions but everything is good!
- Unreal how good the food is. Def get the sweet tea & Chicken & Waffles w/sweet potato waffles. Don't believe me? Just ask Filmore!!
- Maria AlvizJune 8, 2018Craving chicken and waffles? Look no further, Maxine's is the place to go! A small place with big flavor!
Staci StarksFebruary 6, 2012Southern style cooking done right. Fried Green Tomatoes & Mac & Cheese were the best I've had and worth trying!
Scott GriepentrogFebruary 20, 2011Can be slow when busy (half hour at door, another hour for food) but worth the wait its that good. Get the chicken and waffle on your first visit.
M JOctober 8, 2015I thought the fried chicken wings were the main attraction until I ordered the fried catfish. Deeeeelish!
Great place to eat! Customer service is at an all time high in this place. Try the D & K signature drink :)
CorriSueSeptember 30, 2011Oh! 3 Words: SwEeT pOtAtO WaFfLe. (Singular, Friends :) As in everything in moderation bc we all love a waistline <3
Kate @iKateradeDecember 28, 2012Ask to sit at a back table... Front door has a nice cool breeze if you enjoy that sort of thing during winter.
Yes, the food is outstanding, but the service is excellent, too. Please support this local gem!
Andrew SzaboAugust 1, 2012Must-have: signature sweet potato waffle with peach butter & chicken wings!
Just echoing everyone else but the catfish and chicken strips were really good. Huge portions for the price. Say hi to ramona- Seriously, if you haven't been here yet please come for a great meal and excellent service!
love the strawberry waffle. Be sure to try the mac n cheese and green beans
Shawn FrazierMarch 18, 2019I drove from St. louis just for the caramel cake it was very dry and I waited ten minutes for them to cut two slices
Gotta try the fried chicken and sweet potato waffle with peach butter. YUM!
Daniel SimpsonNovember 16, 2010the smothered chicken is great, but hard to go and not get the chicken and strawberry waffle covered in syrup and hot sauce
Kristen NealJune 14, 2011You MUST order the sweet potatoe waffles. Just do it. I too thought it sounded disgusting and when I tried my friend's order, I was jealous. Read more
RossSeptember 12, 2011The people who work here are by far the most addictively happy people in the whole world of food service.
The wait is worth it, but be sure to order an appetizer to start! ...fried green tomatoes...
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Maxine's Chicken & Waffles
132 N East St (at E Wabash St)
Indianapolis, IN 46204
United States
Indianapolis, IN 46204
United States
Closed until 10:30 AM Tuesday (Show more)
- Tue
- 10:30 AM–2:30 PM
- Wed–Fri
- 10:30 AM–8:30 PM
- Sat
- 9:00 AM–8:30 PM
- Sun
- 9:00 AM–6:00 PM
(317) 423-3300
Features
Reservations
No
Credit Cards
Yes (incl. Discover & Visa)
Outdoor Seating
No
Food & Drink
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Brunch, Lunch
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