Our table was flanked by bookshelves and large, clean view windows with their perspective of Pacific Avenue's passing scene. At nearby tables, couples discussed favorite reading and singles lingered over coffees and newspapers. The cafe provides papers and board games like Baker Street and a chess set with colonial figures. Soft jazz or classical plays in the background. With a rainy day outside, it's a snug spot to spend a relaxing interval.
All sandwiches come with a small side salad.
Cafe Maxwell isn't your typical restaurant. Selection is limited, there are no hot dishes and servers do not hover. But as a place to eat, drink, read, reflect and relax, the cafe is attracting its share of regulars who enjoy the opportunity to expand their minds as they expand their stomachs.