The Pleasant Cafe

36 Main St, Maynard
(978) 897-4511

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California Dreaming Turkey Burger
Side of Truffle Tater Tots
Chef's Charcuterie Board
Soft Baked Pretzel Bites
Marinated Chicken Wings
Triple Chocolate Mousse
Pulled Pork Flatbread
Fried Avocado Tacos
Baja Steak Sandwich
Braised Short Rib

Menu

Featured items
Hand Breaded Chicken Tenders
Nashville hot, bourbon glaze, buffalo or Carolina gold.
Steak & Cheese Egg Rolls
One of our all time favorites is back. Made in house and served with a Sriracha ketchup.
Fish & Chips
Fresh fried day boat cod loin served with your choice of two sides.
Smash Burger
(2) "smashed" burger patties, American cheese, caramelized onions, lettuce, tomato, bacon aioli, brioche bun.
Chicken Caesar Wrap
Flour tortilla, grilled chicken, caesar dressing, chopped romaine, caesar blend cheese.
Chicken Wings
Nashville hot, bourbon glaze, buffalo or Carolina gold.
Nashville Hot Chicken Sandwich
House fried chicken, nashville hot sauce, coleslaw, pickles, ciabatta roll.
Beyond Burger
Beyond patty, cheddar, lettuce, tomato, pickles, red onion, brioche bun.
Fried Pickles
Hand battered pickles served with chipotle mayo.
Marinated Steak Tips
Bourbon glazed steak tips grilled to order. Served with your choice of two sides.
New England Clam Chowder
Fried Chicken Sandwich
House fried chicken, sharp cheddar cheese, lettuce, tomato, bacon aioli, brioche bun.
Grilled Salmon Dinner
Grilled salmon served with your choice of 2 sides.
Bourbon Chicken Sandwich
House fried chicken, bourbon glaze, sharp cheddar cheese, lettuce, tomato, brioche bun.
Big Mack
(2) All beef patties, secret sauce, lettuce, government cheese, pickles, red onion on a brioche bun.
Buffalo Chicken Sandwich
House fried chicken, buffalo sauce, blue cheese dressing, lettuce, tomato, brioche bun.
Soft Baked Pretzel Bites
Soft baked pretzel bites served with house made gouda sauce.
French Dip
Braised top sirloin, caramelized onions, swiss, au jus for dipping, french baguette.
Wedge Salad
Iceberg, bacon, blue cheese dressing, tomato, pickled red onions, crostini.
Creme Brûlée Cheesecake
Creme brûlée cheesecake topped with caramel sauce and whipped cream.

Appetizers
Steak & Cheese Egg Rolls
One of our all time favorites is back. Made in house and served with a Sriracha ketchup.
Hand Breaded Chicken Tenders
Nashville hot, bourbon glaze, buffalo or Carolina gold.
Soft Baked Pretzel Bites
Soft baked pretzel bites served with house made gouda sauce.
Chicken Wings
Nashville hot, bourbon glaze, buffalo or Carolina gold.
Chicken & Waffles
Sweet Belgium waffles, hand breaded chicken tenders, hot honey syrup, whipped butter.
Fried Pickles
Hand battered pickles served with chipotle mayo.
Chipotle Broccoli
Pan roasted broccoli, balsamic glaze, chipotle aioli, onion strings.
Gouda Mac & Cheese
Orcchietta pasta, gouda sauce, bacon, fried onions.
Loaded Tater Tots
Golden brown tater tots, smoked gouda sauce, bacon and sour cream.

Soups & Salads
French Onion Soup
Caramelized onions, house made beef broth, melted Swiss & crostinis.
Garden Salad
Fresh iceberg lettuce, tomatoes, cucumbers, shredded carrots, red onions, house made croutons and your choice of dressing.
Harvest Salad
Spring mix, honey Dijon vinaigrette, candied pecans, craisins, sliced gala apples, goat cheese, crostini.
Shaved Caesar Salad
Chopped romaine, shaved parmesan, crostini's served with creamy caesar dressing.
New England Clam Chowder
Tomato Bisque
Creamy tomato bisque served in a crock.
Wedge Salad
Iceberg, bacon, blue cheese dressing, tomato, pickled red onions, crostini.

Sandwiches
Smash Burger
(2) "smashed" burger patties, American cheese, caramelized onions, lettuce, tomato, bacon aioli, brioche bun.
Italian Grilled Chicken Sandwich
Grilled chicken, fresh mozzarella, tomato, pesto, balsamic reduction, ciabatta roll.
Fried Chicken Sandwich
House fried chicken, sharp cheddar cheese, lettuce, tomato, bacon aioli, brioche bun.
Buffalo Chicken Wrap
Flour tortilla, buffalo grilled chicken, blue cheese dressing, shredded cheese, spring mix, tomatoes, cucumbers, black olives, red onion.
Bourbon Chicken Sandwich
House fried chicken, bourbon glaze, sharp cheddar cheese, lettuce, tomato, brioche bun.
Jr. Smash Burger
(1) "smashed" burger patties, American cheese, caramelized onions, lettuce, tomato, bacon aioli, brioche bun.
Nashville Hot Chicken Sandwich
House fried chicken, nashville hot sauce, coleslaw, pickles, ciabatta roll.
Buffalo Chicken Sandwich
House fried chicken, buffalo sauce, blue cheese dressing, lettuce, tomato, brioche bun.
Little Mack
(1) All beef patty, secret sauce, lettuce, government cheese, pickles, red onion on a brioche bun.
Big Mack
(2) All beef patties, secret sauce, lettuce, government cheese, pickles, red onion on a brioche bun.
Fried Cod Sandwich
Fresh day boat cod loin, shredded iceberg, dill tartar sauce, brioche bun.
Chicken Caesar Wrap
Flour tortilla, grilled chicken, caesar dressing, chopped romaine, caesar blend cheese.
Beyond Burger
Beyond patty, cheddar, lettuce, tomato, pickles, red onion, brioche bun.
Grilled Salmon Sandwich
Brioche bun, grilled salmon, chopped iceberg, dill tartar sauce.
Grown-Up Grilled Cheese
Sourdough, 3 way shredded blend, Gouda, tomato, sliced avocado, thick cut bacon.
French Dip
Braised top sirloin, caramelized onions, swiss, au jus for dipping, french baguette.

Entrees
Marinated Steak Tips
Bourbon glazed steak tips grilled to order. Served with your choice of two sides.
Fish & Chips
Fresh fried day boat cod loin served with your choice of two sides.
Braised Short Rib
House braised short rib served with your choice is two sides.
Grilled Salmon Dinner
Grilled salmon served with your choice of 2 sides.
Panko Crusted Pesto & Tomato Cod Loin
Baked day boat cod loin topped with pesto, pinko bread crumbs and house roasted tomatoes. Served with your choice of two sides.
Brown Sugar Pecan Salmon
Grilled Salmon topped with honey Dijon vinaigrette, brown sugar and candied pecans. Served with your choice of two sides.

Side Dishes
Side Caesar Salad
Side Rice Pilaf
Side Vegetable
Side Garden Salad
Side of Hand Cut Onion Strings
Side of Tater Tots
Side of Truffle Fries
Side of Mac & Cheese
Side of Plain Fries
Side of Truffle Tater Tots

Children's Menu
Kids Chicken Tenders
Kids Grilled Cheese
Sourdough with American cheese. Just like Mom used to make.
Kids Cheeseburger
Double Glizzy (2 Hot Dogs)
Kids Kraft Mac & Cheese

Desserts
Hoodsie Cup Sundae
Chocolate sauce, whipped cream and cherry.
Cinnamon Crumble
Triple Chocolate Mousse
Creme Brûlée Cheesecake
Creme brûlée cheesecake topped with caramel sauce and whipped cream.

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Recent Reviews

The food here seems a lot better these days. The smashburgers are yummy. The only downside is the food is drenched in some odorless oil and it's a bit expensive. These 2 burgers were $53 after tip, no drinks. If it was cheaper, bigger portions, or had less oil, I'd probably try to come out more often. But as it is it's a nice treat once in a blue moon.
November 2025
We went there recently with a large group for a birthday. Two of us ordered the french dip. Neither of us got the sauteed onions on our sandwiches, though I'm the only one to communicate with the staff about it. They brought me a little bowl of it. I had asked for cheese dip with my fries and was told that would happen, yet again I didn't get it with my food. The french dip also wasn't very rare as stated. As for the french fries, they were average and not very...
October 2025
The food here is absolutely delicious, if a bit on the pricey side. If it were less expensive, I would go more often! But you get what you pay for: the quality of the food is much higher than you might expect and everything I have tried has exceeded my expectations. I don't love the ambiance of the inside of the restaurant - it's kinda dark and feels more like a bar - but the outside is lovely and the vibe is welcoming, inside or out.
September 2025

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The Pleasant Cafe

36 Main St, Maynard, MA 01754
(978) 897-4511