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4750 N. Central Ave. Phoenix, AZ 85012

602-274-2828

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Best Way to Eat Your Spinach
Award Winner 2010

Cuisine(s): American

Hours: Sun 9am-4pm, Mon-Fri 11am-12am, Sat 9am-12am

Price: $$, $$$

Payment Types: All Major Credit Cards
Attire: Casual

Features: Patio/Sidewalk Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Accessible, Kid Friendly, Vegetarian Friendly

Serving: Breakfast, Dinner, Late Night, Lunch, Snack Food

Alcohol: Full bar
Reservations: Not Accepted

Parking: Lot Available, Street

Description

Family-owned Maizie's Café & Bistro is a great example of the new wave of eateries that have opened up along the light-rail path, a stylish, urban neighborhood joint that's friendly and down to earth. The accessible American menu, available all day, features shareable starters, sandwiches, pizzas, and more; on weekends, there's a solid brunch menu, too. For morning coffee or an after-work glass of wine with friends, Maizie's is an easy gathering place, no matter what your mood.

2010 | Best Way to Eat Your Spinach

For days (okay, it was really hours) a debate raged in the halls of the New Times building over whether or not Popeye is actually a superhero. "No way. He's a cartoon character!" one colleague pronounced."Are you kidding He's the original superhero!" another cried, just as adamant. In any case, we think it wise for all of us looking to be super-heroic to eat our super-foods, so we'll share our favorite spot to get a dose of spinach. We prefer it fresh, not canned, thank you very much,... More »
2009 | Best New Eatery Along the Light Rail

Now this is what we call progress. After years of light-rail construction -- when the streets were torn up, local businesses took a hit, and most of us avoided the area altogether -- the Central Corridor has bounced back in a big way. Our favorite sign is the emergence of new restaurants along the rail path, exemplified by a charming neighborhood spot called Maizie's Café & Bistro.Just steps from the station at Camelback and Central, it's hip, affordable, and friendly,... More »
2009 | Best New-School Martini

This is not your cigar-smoker's martini. And don't put an olive near it. The Cashmere Martini -- one of the signature cocktails at one of our favorite new CenPho eateries -- is luxury in a glass: vanilla vodka, pineapple juice, and a splash of Chambord. The soft pink hue and exotic aroma move this cocktail to the top of our list of smooth, rich, and -- okay, we'll say it -- feminine elixirs. Move over last year's Cosmopolitan, there's a new "C" in the city. More »

$10 Lunch at Maizie's Cafe & Bistro

By Amy Morris | Tue, January 24, 2012

Maizie's Cafe and Bistro -- on Central Avenue just south of Camelback, right on the light rail -- serves up not only an "attitude adjustment" hour(s), but a decent lunch special as well. Yo... More »
Maizie’s Café & Bistro Shows Central Phoenix is on the Right Track to Eatery Expansion

By Michele Laudig | Thu, January 08, 2009

Last week, I shared some of the dining highlights along the light-rail path. And while many of those restaurants have been around for years — and struggled as the streets in front of them were torn up during construction — some have cropped up mor... More »
All Aboard for the Best Eateries Along the Light Rail

By Michele Laudig | Thu, January 01, 2009

A lot of excitement about the Metro light rail has revolved around the easy new connection between downtown Phoenix and downtown Tempe. And when it comes to dining options, that's definitely a good thing, whether you're a commuter, a student, or j... More »

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JessicaHill | Phoenix, AZ | 144 Reviews

| Fri, February 26, 2010

Maizie's is one of my favorite brunch spots. They whip up a delicious omelet (you choose the fillings from a bevy of options) and I love the potatoes on the side. I can never seem to make my way through a whole Bloody Mary at other places - too much tomato, too spicy, too strong. However, the Bloody Mary at Maizie's is just perfect. They also have a great happy hour! Try the wingless buffalo dip - if I wasn't vegetarian, it would be my go-to snack to accompany an ice cold beer.

Main Menu

Starters

$9.00

WINGLESS BUFFALO DIP
spicy grilled chicken breast and three cheeses blended with frank’s red hot. served with warm pita bread and tortilla chips.

$8.50

ROASTED GARLIC HUMMUS
traditional hummus with fresh roasted garlic, english cucumber slices, marinated tomatoes, with warm pita bread and tortilla chips.

$10.00

POTATO CHICKEN TENDERS
chicken breast strips with a light potato crust. served with jalapeno ranch sauce and scratch made bbq sauce.

$11.50

BRIE-LICIOUS
melted brie, toasted cashews, raspberry white balsamic drizzle, sliced apples, red grapes and warm artisan baguette.

BRUSCHETTA
all served with warm artisan bread. drizzled with extra virgin olive oil and balsamic reduction.

$8.50

SEASONAL VEGETABLE
grilled and chilled seasonal vegetables, roasted sweet peppers, roasted garlic goat cheese and apricot tzatziki sauce. drizzled with balsamic reduction and olive oil.

$8.50

FRESH MOZZARELLA AND PESTO
basil pesto, melted fresh mozarella and marinated tomatoes. drizzled with balsamic reduction and olive oil.

$9.50

BRUSCHETTA DUO
try both: seasonal vegetable fresh mozzarella and pesto

$6.50

SAGE WHITE BALSAMIC FRIES
our hand-cut french fries tossed with sage-infused white balsamic vinegar. citrus horseradish sauce on the side.

$6.50

SWEET POTATO FRIES
with chipotle-lemon aioli.

$8.50

SMOKED PORK SLIDERS
pulled pork simmered in our scratch made bbq. served on hawaiian sweet rolls with tomato, red onion and dill pickle.

$14.00

CRAB CAKES
seared and served with raspberry white balsamic vinaigrette dressed greens and chipotle-lemon aioli.

Soup And Salads

Add Melted Cheddar $1.00
Add Diced Red Onion $0.25
Cup $4.50
Bowl $6.00

WHITE BEAN CHILI
red chili beef with white beans. served with warm tortilla chips.

Cup $3.50
Bowl $4.50

SOUP OF THE DAY
served with toasted baguette

$4.50

HOUSE SALAD
field greens and romaine with marinated tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, croutons and your choice of dressing.

$4.50

SMALL ASIAGO CAESAR SALAD
chopped romaine, croutons, traditional caesar dressing and asiago cheese.

ENTRÉE SALADS
All Entrée Salads Are Served With Herb Flatbread. Select From Maizie’s Handcrafted Dressings: Creamy Caesar ~ Jalapeno Ranch ~ Raspberry White Balsamic Vinaigrette ~ Blue Cheese Sherry Balsamic Vinaigrette ~ Fat Free Serrano Grape Vinaigrette

$8.50
Add Lemon Sage Or Cajun Grilled Chicken Breast $4.00
Add Citrus Peppered Grilled Salmon $7.00
Add Bistro Steak $5.50
Add Crab Cakes $8.00

CAESAR
chopped romaine hearts with traditional caesar dressing, asiago cheese and croutons.

$10.50

ALMOND-GRAPE CHICKEN SALAD
home style chicken salad with grapes, almonds and apricots. served atop mixed field greens and garnished with seasonal fruit.

$10.00

SALAD MILANO
chopped romaine hearts dressed with serrano grape vinaigrette and topped with genoa salami, capicola ham, mediterranean olives, feta cheese, marinated tomatoes, pepperoncinis, roasted peppers and red onion.

$13.00

BISTRO STEAK
marinated grilled bistro tender on sherry balsamic dressed spinach leaves. topped with marinated tomatoes, feta cheese, mediterranean olives and red onions.

$9.50
Add Lemon Sage Or Cajun Grilled Chicken Breast $4.00
Add Citrus Peppered Grilled Salmon $7.00
Add Bistro Steak $5.50
Add Crab Cakes $8.00

STRAWBERRY FIELDS
mixed field greens dressed with raspberry white balsamic vinaigrette and garnished with seasonal apples, dried apricots, strawberries, red grapes, roasted cashews and goat cheese.

$11.00

SONORAN CHICKEN
spicy grilled chicken breast atop jalapeno ranch dressed romaine lettuce. garnished with tortilla strips, marinated tomatoes, black olives, red onion, roasted bell peppers and cheddar cheese.

$10.50

TUNA
our home style tuna salad atop fresh spinach. garnished with hard-boiled egg, cucumber, marinated tomatoes, black olives, pepperoncinis, shredded cheddar cheese and croutons.

$15.00

CITRUS HERB GRILLED SALMON
citrus peppered grilled salmon fillet over sherry balsamic dressed spinach leaves garnished with marinated tomatoes, red onion, english cucumbers and roasted red bell peppers.

PANINI
Sides: Hand Cut French Fries, Sweet Potato Fries, Coleslaw, Cottage Cheese Or Seasonal Fruit. House Salad, Small Caesar, Cup Of Soup Or Chili. 1

$10.00

CENPHO PRESS
french brie, applewood smoked bacon, seasonal apples, raspberry white balsamic vinaigrette.

$9.50

SONORAN CHICKEN
spicy grilled chicken breast, pepper jack cheese, roasted green chili, avocado, tomato and chipotle-lemon aioli.

$9.50

MAIZIE’S CLUB
roasted turkey breast, smoked ham, applewood smoked bacon, havarti cheese, chipotle-lemon aioli, lettuce and tomato.

$10.00

CAPRESE
fresh mozzarella, basil, tomato, fresh spinach and sherry balsamic vinaigrette.

Sandwiches

$9.00

TUNA MELT
grilled tuna salad on asiago grilled marble rye with cheddar, lettuce, tomato, red onion and pickled mustard.

$8.50

CHICKEN SALAD
our home style chicken salad with almonds, grapes and apricots on toasted 12 grain bread with lettuce and tomato.

$10.00

MILANO
genoa salami, capicola, smoked ham, fresh mozzarella and basil pesto on our artisan ciabatta roll. topped with lettuce, tomato, pepperoncinis and red onion.

$14.00

SALMON BLT
citrus grilled salmon, applewood bacon and chipotle-lemon aioli on our artisan ciabatta roll, topped with tomato and lettuce.

$10.00

REUBEN
roasted corned beef, swiss cheese, purple kraut and pickled mustard served on grilled marble rye bread.

$13.00

BISTRO STEAK
sliced bistro steak, havarti cheese, sautéed mushrooms and citrus horseradish on our artisan ciabatta roll, topped with tomato and red onion.

$11.00

PORTABELLA
marinated and grilled portabella mushroom cap, garlic goat cheese, roasted red peppers, fresh spinach and balsamic reduction on our artisan ciabatta roll, topped with tomato and red onions. served with a side of roasted garlic hummus.

$10.00

TURKADO
turkey breast, avocado, pickled vegetable mustard, swiss cheese, tomato, lettuce and red onion. served on herbed flatbread.

$8.50

PICK TWO
half sandwich on herb flatbread and 1 side. choose from: tuna salad, chicken salad, turkey and swiss, ham and cheddar or italian meats and havarti. sides to choose from: cup of soup, house salad, small caesar, cup of chili, french fries, sweet potato fries, cole slaw, cottage cheese or fresh fruit.

BURGERS
Burgers Cooked Medium* Unless Specified. Sides: Hand Cut French Fries, Sweet Potato Fries, Coleslaw, Cottage Cheese Or Seasonal Fruit. House Salad Or Small Caesar, Cup Of Soup Or Chili. 1

$9.50
Add Cheese For $1.00

BISTRO BURGER
charbroiled angus on a toasted artisan ciabatta roll with lettuce, tomato, onion and pickle. cheddar, swiss, pepperjack, havarti, bleu, feta, goat, asiago, mozzarella, fresh mozzarella, brie

INSIDE OUT BURGERS
Everything That Usually Goes On Top, Goes Inside! A Half Pound Of Charbroiled Angus Served On A Toasted Artisan Ciabatta Roll With Lettuce, Tomato, Red Onion And Pickle.

$10.50

BLEU
our bistro burger stuffed with applewood smoked bacon and bleu cheese. served with a side of buffalo sauce.

$10.50

FETA
stuffed with sundried tomatoes and feta cheese. served with a side of roasted garlic hummus.

$10.50

SONORAN
stuffed with roasted green chiles and cheddar cheese. served with a side of jalapeno ranch sauce.

$10.50

PIZZA
stuffed with spicy italian sausage and fresh mozzarella. topped with pizza sauce and served with a side of basil pesto.

PIZZA
Our Dough Is Hand Stretched Daily. Our Sauce Is Made From Scratch With Tomatoes, Fresh Basil And Olive Oil. All Of Our Toppings Are Cut By Hand And We Use Only The Finest Wisconsin Mozzarella Cheese. 3 Items: 9” Inch – 12.5 ~ 4” Inch – 16.5 / Cheese Only: 9” Inch – 9.5 ~ 4” Inch – 13.5

MEATS
spicy italian sausage, grilled chicken, capicola, smoked ham, genoa salami, applewood smoked bacon

VEGGIES
artichokes, sliced tomatoes, red onions, mushrooms, roasted red bell peppers, sundried tomatoes, black olives, mediterranean olives, pineapple, spinach, fresh basil, pesto, garlic, green chilies, jalapenos

CHEESES
goat, feta, fresh mozzarella, asiago

Specialty Pies

$17.00
$12.50

MAIZIE’S FAV
extra virgin olive oil, fresh garlic, spinach, mediterranean olives, artichoke hearts, sundried tomatoes, goat cheese and wisconsin mozzarella.

$17.00
$12.50

MARGHERITA
house pizza sauce, fresh basil, sliced tomato and fresh mozzarella.

$17.00
$12.50

MATT’S PESTO MANIFESTO
house pizza sauce, grilled chicken, salami, capicola, italian sausage and basil pesto.

$18.00
$13.00

“4750”
candied pancetta, garlic, olive oil, basil, amaretto soaked apricots, toasted almonds, goat cheese and havarti. topped with marinated tomatoes.

EntrÉes

$14.00

CITRUS CHICKEN AND CHARBROILED ROMAINE
broiled romaine hearts topped with citrus pepper grilled chicken breast, melted fresh mozzarella, marinated tomatoes, english cucumbers and grilled/chilled seasonal vegetables.

$16.00

PAN ROASTED PORK TENDERLOIN
8 oz pork tenderloin pan seared and served with country style white beans and cornbread. garnished with candied pancetta, pickled red cabbage and marinated tomatoes.

$14.00

BISTRO BAKED ZITI
spicy italian sausage, grilled chicken, mushrooms and penne pasta baked in our house red sauce topped with basil pesto and mozzarella cheese.

$16.00

RUBY TROUT
citrus pepper grilled ruby rainbow trout with seasonal hollandaise. served with our chef’s daily choices.

$15.00

MACARONI AND CHEESE
tillamook cheddar and havarti cheese sauce baked with penne pasta and capicola ham. garnished with marinated tomatoes.

$17.00

GRILLED SALMON
garlic pepper grilled salmon fillet served with apricot tzatziki. served with our chef’s daily choices.

$15.00

POT ROAST
fork tender beef roast with caramelized shallot gravy. served with our chef’s daily choices.

$15.00

POTATO CRUSTED CHICKEN
marinated chicken breast with a light potato crust served with tarragon jus. served with our chef’s daily choices.

$17.00

CRAB CAKES
griddled crab cakes served with hand-cut french fries tossed in sage white balsamic vinegar, cole slaw and citrus horseradish sauce.

Desserts

“HALF BAKED” COOKIES

$7.50

Chocolate Chip
vanilla bean ice cream, chocolate sauce and caramel.

$8.00

Oatmeal Raisin
vanilla bean ice cream and apple rum sauce.

$7.50

Peanut Butter
dark chocolate ice cream and chocolate sauce.

$8.00

CHOCOLATE BOMB!
fudge brownie, dark chocolate ice cream, chocolate sauce, caramel and whipped cream.

$7.00

SEASONAL FRUIT CRISP
seasonal fruit baked with granola streusel served with vanilla bean ice cream and whipped cream

$7.00

ROOT BEER FLOAT
vanilla bean ice cream and ibc root beer.

$6.00

SUNDAES
two scoops of vanilla bean or dark chocolate ice cream, or both. choose the following toppings - chocolate sauce, caramel, cashews, almonds, fresh strawberries, apple rum sauce, and whipped cream.

$3.00

SCOOP OF ICE CREAM
vanilla bean or dark chocolate

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Maizie's Cafe and Bistro

4750 N. Central Ave. Phoenix, AZ 85012

602-274-2828

Description

2010 | Best Way to Eat Your Spinach

2009 | Best New Eatery Along the Light Rail

2009 | Best New-School Martini

$10 Lunch at Maizie's Cafe & Bistro

By Amy Morris | Tue, January 24, 2012

Maizie’s Café & Bistro Shows Central Phoenix is on the Right Track to Eatery Expansion

By Michele Laudig | Thu, January 08, 2009

All Aboard for the Best Eateries Along the Light Rail

By Michele Laudig | Thu, January 01, 2009

JessicaHill | Phoenix, AZ | 144 Reviews

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