Maxwell’s Market

After an exhausting search, I’ve finally found the best reuben sandwich in Baton Rouge (order pastrami, not corned beef!). And for that, Maxwell gets my love and all the stars.
But they’re also a great specialty market — meats, cheeses, wines, etc. and lots of other sandwiches that look great. Call in and take it to go for lunch — it’s always packed.

Maxwell’s is seriously one of my favorite lunch spots in the city. They basically have a little bit of everything that you could want for lunch. Salads, sandwiches, and other options to choose from for daily specials. If I’m looking for a good sandwich, I know where to go. On top of that, the market is pretty nice too! You can potentially order your lunch and then shop around for what you will cook for dinner. There’s also a nice selection of desserts to choose from which include homemade cookies, cake slices, scones, etc. the atmosphere is good although there isn’t too, too much seating so I would advise against coming with a large party. The customer service is pretty friendly as well.

Love this little market. The egg salad on Croissant is really good! They put lots of herbs n stuff in the egg salad so it’s really tasty. Another Unilocal review mentioned the potato salad and I found it to be every bit as delicious as her review said it was (thanks Meghan K). The staff is friendly and accommodating and there is a dining area if you want to relax and enjoy your meal there. I recommend you stop by and check them out.

If you are looking for a mom and pop kind of feel with a high end kick to it then Maxwells just might be your place.
Maxwells has always set themselves apart from other small meat market delicatessens by providing good quality food products. Their meat department specializes in the highest grade choice cuts of meats and the highest grade prime cuts of meat. Same for pork and chicken.
The prepared food section is of good quality, however sometimes some of the choices look a little «aged». For the most part everything is made as fresh as possible. I have had all the stuffed chicken breast choices as well as beef, chicken, and shrimp kabob choices. Every person has different tastes and will comment on what they like, but the quality of the food is high.
The salads are eye catching and very appealing. Again taste is in the palette of the beholder, but most of the prepared salads are quite tasty. The deli area is were my concerns are. I have recently gone on two occasions to get sliced meat and cheese. The first I waited for a few minutes then finally someone came to serve me. The second time, several workers passed me by making eye contact but not one stopped to ask if I needed anything and it was not busy in the store at all. I ended up walking away without getting anything; disappointing. Usually service is good but not this day.
Some prices of food and grocery can be a little on the pricey side. And sometimes service is lacking. However, Maxwell’s has good products and a great selection. Do go there, you will be pleased.

Being from out of town, I owed it to myself to try some Louisiana cuisine. I was told that Maxwell’s Market made a mean Oyster Po Boy, so I went for it. Quick service, delicious food, lovely spot. The bread was soft, the oysters were fried golden brown, and the tarter was tasty. Also had some sweet potato fries which were probably frozen, but that’s alright.

It’s a bit hit or miss. Generally it’s ok, but every now and then there’ll be teens working the kitchen (or whomever their B team is) and they’ll screw something rudimentary up.
I went in there for a bacon cheeseburger once, and not only did it take 20 mins to make, but they forgot the bacon and used what tasted like week old meat.
Other times it’s been ok, although a tad bit overpriced for what you’re getting. The Perkins location seems to be better run for some reason.

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3 rather than 4 stars because I find the place a bit of an enigma. Sometimes I will visit and be treated like an old friend whom they are eager to please. Other times, it will seem as if better «old friends» need all the attention and might I get on with it, or maybe just as well I move on and shop elsewhere.
Food is usually as advertised, whether ordered to eat or bought there to take home, but. for example there seems to be no extra effort made to make the produce the best and freshest it can be. or the store labeled dips etc, there seems to be no real store identity to those items as much as just contract produced with the Maxwell’s label affixed to the packaging.
But there’s a loyal clientele and you know this place is going to be there with quality meats, cheeses, and similar products.

Love this place. I don’t know why I don’t come here more often. Their deli section is great. The New Orleans potato salad is super delicious! I got some fresh Atlantic salmon portions. The man behind the counter cut me 5 oz portions, as requested. He also took the skin off for me. The employers were friendly. They have a selection of condiments you don’t normally find in an Albertsons. I bought some great marinade and seasoning. I can’t wait to go back in there and try some more stuff out! I’ve also eaten lunch there and that’s good as well.

I’ve long been a fan of Maxwell’s for their deli, especially their delicious and decadent meat pies. Recently, though, on a recommendation from a friend, I decided to try one of their steaks instead of supermarket steaks. I smoked and grilled a sirloin that was between 1 ½ to 2 inches thick. I smoked it for 20 minutes on indirect heat with hickory chunks and charcoal, then finished it off with a reverse sear directly over the coals. This huge steak, enough for me and my 24-​year old son, plus ample leftovers, was the best steak either of us has ever tasted! I’m done with cheap, thin supermarket steaks. Maxwell’s is my butcher from now on!

Looking for a meat market or butcher, I stumbled upon this place. It’s basically a meat counter with a deli and small grocery items. They offer free draft beer while you shop, although it was bud light, I found it a great and welcoming idea. I got some house made Italian sausage and some Tasso stuffed chicken breasts. I’m actually cooking them today, so I’ll let you know how it goes.

I lived in Bocage for 2.5 years and this was my evening stop for take out dinner. Even now, whenever I travel to BRLA on business I make it a point to have lunch here. Their crab cakes are simply delicious! They have a little kick to them but the seasoning is just right. The New Orleans shrimp salad is just right since it doesn’t have too much mayo and an ample quantity of shrimp.
As for sandwiches, the Cuban is great. It has ham, turkey, salami, roast pork and monterrey jack cheese on french bread. The meatball poboy is really good too with the in house made meatballs and marinara sauce. The tenderloin caesar gets an honorable mention too since the beef tenderloin has a succulent marinade.
In the meat section do yourself a favor and pick up a pound or two of the italian sausage, spiced perfectly and sizzles great on the grill.
Don’t forget to order a side of fries, which is actually big enough for two and are never greasy. For dessert, try the daily selection of pie or cheesecake, you can’t go wrong!

This is a review from my meat eating days BUT — get the MUFFALETTA!!!

Catering — Perfectly Executed!
Maxwell’s prepared foods are amazing. For a cocktail party recently, we ordered sliced tenderloins, grilled vegetables, pasta salad and boiled shrimp. Maxwell’s expertly arranged the items on our trays. The display was beautiful and the cuisine was oh so delicious! Easy catering at its finest!

I can’t even tell you how hideous… and pricey — but the food is very good. Guess you have to pay for what you get. Casual, can eat in or lots of prepared food to cook at home.

Great market, wide selection though on the expensive side. I’m also in favor of any place offering free beer.

I remember hearing about a band that called themselved «Free Beer» and that they got crazy numbers at their shows because people thought the flier was an offer for the beverage not a proper noun. Well Maxwell’s doesn’t overtly advertise this but they ACTUALLY do have free beer! You ask for a cup when you go in and you are allowd to enjoy a frosty one while you shop. GENIUS. I have personally made bad and expensive shopping decisions whilst on my way home from brunch before (oh this one pair of shoes… I can’t even tell you how hideous… and pricey… it’s still upsetting) and while Maxwell’s is pricey it is worth shopping there to support a locally owned and operated shop and I promise you won’t regret a single purchase here no matter how many cold ones you indulge in. Their steaks are out of this world and incredibly fresh and I look forward to trying their seafood selections. It is a great lunch destination in the dismal corporate chain wasteland that is located LITERALLY on Corporate Blvd. It never fails to amaze me how amazing and diverse the people of La. are but there is an all too eager consumption and consumer support of evil corporate empires. Support local fare and FREE BEER– I mean what do they have to do hold the cup to your mouth? Yay Maxwells! YAY FREE BEER!