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Max Brenner - Union Square, New York, NY

Max Brenner - Union Square

4.1
4.1
8112 Reviews
$30 and under
Comfort Food

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2 people
20:00
Booked 219 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Child-friendly
  • Good for groups
For more than 20 years, Max Brenner has offered a chocolate experience for all the senses. A visit to our Chocolate Bar and Shop, will entice magical memories in everyone. Because, chocolate, more than any other food, symbolizes our childhood.

At Max Brenner, you will enjoy an abundance of desert made of all sorts of chocolate concoctions. All of this, combined with a full menu of salads, sandwiches, entrees, and pizzas, offer an experience for anyone at any age.

Our New York store is located in the heart of Union Square, where young people, families, and tourists alike can come and enjoy a delicious pastime in a cheerful atmosphere.

Are you looking to celebrate a special event sometime soon? We can create a chocolate experience you and your guests will never forget. We will take care of everything from personalized menus to outstanding service and everything in between

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Comfort Food, Dessert, Contemporary American
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Wed, Sun 10:00–23:00 Thu–Sat 10:00–00:00
  • Phone number
    (646) 467-8803
  • Website
    http://www.maxbrenner.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Location
    841 Broadway, New York, NY 10003
  • Area
    Union Square
  • Cross Street
    Between 13th and 14th Streets
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    L, N, R, Q, W, 4, 5 & 6 trains to 14th Street/Union Square
  • Entertainment
    Max Brenner's signature music playlist
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Takeaway, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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The Ultimate Sharing Experience

  • Classic European FondueUS$28.00

    The one and only Max Brenner original bananas, strawberries, chocolate chunk cookies, marshmallows and fluffy chocolate sponge cake. Served with toffee sauce and your choice of two chocolates (milk, dark, white)

    • Sharing FondueUS$36.00

      A perfect sampling of our signature desserts chocolate cheesecake crepe, after party waffle, milk and white chocolate barks, melting chocolate heart cake, strawberries, banana, and marshmallows. Served with your choice of one chocolate (milk, dark, white)

      • Crystal Churros FondueUS$14.00

        house-made churros served with toffee sauce, muddled raspberry sauce and your choice of milk, dark or white chocolate fondue for dipping

        • Waffles CelebrationUS$20.00

          Three waffles of your choice for the sweetest celebration (Not include the French Toast Waffle)

          • Giant Soufflé PartyUS$38.00

            Giant Melting Chocolate Heart Cake. Served with a jar of strawberries and whipped cream, milk chocolate choco pops, a side of hot chocolate ganache, with a flask of Strawberry sauce

            Sweet Waffles

            Served with milk chocolate ganache and choco pops

            • Banana Split WaffleUS$16.00

              caramalized bananas, sugar krispies, toffee sauce and topped with vanilla ice cream

              • Hazelnut Waffle*US$16.00

                Waffles infused with hazelnut cream, served with dulce de leche ice cream, toffee sauce and milk chocolate. Topped with toffee popcorn

                • Munchies WaffleUS$16.00

                  your choice of two ice cream (salted caramel, chocolate, vanilla), milk chocolate drizzle and whipped cream

                  • Pistachio & White Chocolate WaffleUS$16.00

                    hot waffles with Max pistachio spread, roasted pistachios, vanilla ice cream, whipped cream and a side of hot chocolate

                    • Chocolate Chunks WaffleUS$16.00

                      chocolate hazelnut spread, milk chocolate and white chocolate chunks, milk chocolate drizzle, mixed berries and vanilla ice cream on the side

                      • Strawberries & Cream WaffleUS$16.00

                        strawberries, white chocolate chunks, whipped cream, sugar krispies, toffee, strawberry sauce and vanilla ice cream on the side

                        • Max French Toast WaffleUS$16.00

                          Waffles infused with cookie butter and topped with fresh vanilla cream, Served with vanilla ice cream

                          Sweet Icons

                          • Chocolate Chunks Pizza*US$10.00

                            Melted milk and white chocolate chunks and a choice of two toppings. Crunchy hazelnut bits, bananas, peanut butter, or roasted marshmallow

                            • HalfUS$10.00
                            • WholeUS$19.00
                            • The Works with All Toppings (Half)US$11.00
                            • The Works with All Toppings (Whole)US$20.00

                          • Max Famous Chocolate Mess Party for TwoUS$18.00

                            Warm chocolate mud cake in milk chocolate ganache, piles of whipped cream, vanilla ice cream, chocolate chunks and toffee sauce. Served with strawberries, bananas and choco pops

                            • Melting Chocolate Heart Cake & ShakeUS$16.00

                              oozing chocolate cake, served with an iced milk chocolate shot, strawberries, and vanilla ice cream

                              • Chocolate TiramisuUS$16.00

                                espresso soaked lady'ngers, mascarpone cream, red berries & layer of chocolate truffle

                                • Spectacular Melting Chocolate S'mores Sundae*US$15.00

                                  chocolate and vanilla ice cream, layered with milk chocolate, peanut butter sauce, fluffy marshmallow, topped with toasted marshmallow and chocolate covered graham crackers. Served with white chocolate ganache and whipped cream

                                  Crêpe Brulêe

                                  • Pistachio Cheesecake CrêpeUS$16.00

                                    Max pistachio spread, mascarpone cream, crumbles, roasted pistachios, white chocolate chunks, vanilla ice cream and a side of hot chocolate

                                    • Oreo® CrêPe*US$16.00

                                      Oreo® cookies, Max hazelnut spread, Milk & White chocolate chunks, vanilla ice cream and a side of hot chocolate

                                      • Banana Hazelnut Crêpe*US$16.00

                                        Chocolate hazelnut spread, sliced bananas, chopped hazelnuts, and chocolate chunks. Served with milk chocolate ganache, choco pops and salted caramel ice cream

                                        • Strawberry Hazelnut Crêpe*US$16.00

                                          Chocolate hazelnut spread, sliced strawberries and powdered sugar. Served with milk chocolate ganache and vanilla ice cream

                                          Giant Cookies

                                          • Baked Cookie DreamUS$16.00

                                            giant milk chocolate chunk cookie baked in a skillet, topped with vanilla ice cream and a chocolate crunch shell

                                            • Baked Oreo® CookieUS$16.00

                                              giant Oreo® chocolate chip cookie baked in a skillet, topped with vanilla ice cream and a chocolate crunch shell

                                              • Baked Pistachio CookieUS$16.50

                                                Giant white chocolate chunks cookie filled with Max pistachio spread baked on a skillet with melted chocolate, topped with vanilla ice cream. Served with whipped cream and a side of hot chocolate

                                                Hot Chocolate

                                                • The Original ChocolateUS$6.00

                                                  our classic hot chocolate

                                                  • Italian ThickUS$7.00

                                                    melted chocolate blocks mixed with fresh vanilla cream

                                                    • Mexican Spicy Hot ChocolateUS$6.00

                                                      hot chocolate with red chili, cinnamon, nutmeg and ancho chili

                                                      • MochaUS$6.00

                                                        cappuccino mixed with chocolate cream

                                                        • MarshmallowUS$6.00

                                                          hot chocolate topped with melting marshmallows

                                                          • Peanut Butter*US$6.00

                                                            hot chocolate and a creamy peanut butter infusion

                                                            • Hazelnut*US$6.00

                                                              hot chocolate with dark chocolate syrup and creamy hazelnut

                                                              • Oreo®US$7.00

                                                                Oreo® cookies mixed with milk chocolate ganache, vanilla cream and topped with Oreo® crumbs

                                                                • Salted CaramelUS$6.00

                                                                  hot chocolate mixed with caramel, topped with whipped cream and toffee

                                                                  Milkshakes & Choctails

                                                                  • Pistachio MilkshakeUS$9.00

                                                                    Max pistachio spread, vanilla ice cream and roasted pistachios

                                                                    • 80's MilkshakeUS$9.00

                                                                      milk chocolate ganache & vanilla sauce, topped with vanilla ice cream and a crunchy chocolate shell

                                                                      • Pure Chocolate GranitaUS$9.00

                                                                        chocolate ganache blended with ice in your choice of milk, dark or white chocolate

                                                                        • CookieshakeUS$9.00

                                                                          white chocolate ganache blended with Oreo® cookies

                                                                          • Chocolate Hazelnut*US$9.00

                                                                            vanilla ice cream, milk chocolate ganache, chocolate hazelnut spread and milk, topped with whipped cream, cocoa powder and hazelnut bits

                                                                            • Chocolate Espresso ShakeUS$9.00

                                                                              milk chocolate ganache, vanilla ice cream, espresso, topped with whipped cream and cocoa powder

                                                                              • Salted CaramelUS$9.00

                                                                                vanilla ice cream, milk chocolate ganache, caramel, sea salt, milk and whipped cream

                                                                                • Frozen Italian Thick Hot ChocolateUS$9.00

                                                                                  our famous Italian thick hot chocolate in an ice-cold version

                                                                                  Hot

                                                                                  • White Chocolate ChaiUS$6.00

                                                                                    • Green TeaUS$6.00

                                                                                      • Tea InfusionUS$6.00

                                                                                        • EspressoUS$4.00

                                                                                          • SingleUS$4.00
                                                                                          • DoubleUS$5.50

                                                                                        • MacchiatoUS$4.00

                                                                                          • SingleUS$4.00
                                                                                          • DoubleUS$5.50

                                                                                        • CappuccinoUS$5.50

                                                                                          • LatteUS$5.50

                                                                                            • AmericanoUS$5.00

                                                                                              • Brewed CoffeeUS$3.00

                                                                                                Cold

                                                                                                • Frozen LemonadeUS$5.00

                                                                                                  Try it with mango / passion fruit / peach for an additional $1

                                                                                                  • Yellow GranitaUS$6.00

                                                                                                    • Fruit SmoothieUS$8.00

                                                                                                      • Shaken Chocolate MilkUS$7.00

                                                                                                        • San PellegrinoUS$5.50

                                                                                                          • 1lUS$5.50

                                                                                                        • Acqua PannaUS$5.50

                                                                                                          • 1lUS$5.50

                                                                                                        • Orange JuiceUS$4.50

                                                                                                          • Cranberry JuiceUS$4.50

                                                                                                            • Apple JuiceUS$4.50

                                                                                                              • Soft DrinksUS$3.00

                                                                                                                • MilkUS$3.00

                                                                                                                  Last updated: 8 September 2023

                                                                                                                  What 8,112 people are saying

                                                                                                                  Overall ratings and reviews

                                                                                                                  Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

                                                                                                                  4.1
                                                                                                                  4.1 based on recent ratings
                                                                                                                  • 4.2Food
                                                                                                                  • 4Service
                                                                                                                  • 4Ambience
                                                                                                                  • 3.9Value

                                                                                                                  Noise • Moderate

                                                                                                                  Review summary

                                                                                                                  AI-generated from verified diner reviews
                                                                                                                  Max Brenner - Union Square is a chocolate lover's paradise with "delicious desserts" and unique offerings like the chocolate martini. Guests appreciate the "great service" and recommend it for family outings and special occasions. While some mentioned inconsistencies, the overall experience is often "amazing," making it a must-visit in NYC.

                                                                                                                  8,112 Reviews

                                                                                                                  1. Brittany

                                                                                                                    VIP

                                                                                                                    Philadelphia

                                                                                                                    1 review

                                                                                                                    2.0

                                                                                                                    1 review

                                                                                                                    Dined 2 days ago

                                                                                                                    1. Overall 2
                                                                                                                    2. Food 1
                                                                                                                    3. Service 5
                                                                                                                    4. Ambience 4
                                                                                                                    The waiter was attentive and friendly but the food was awful except the hot chocolate, which was amazing. The eggs were oily and overcooked.

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                                                                                                                  2. Janiliz

                                                                                                                    New York City

                                                                                                                    3 reviews

                                                                                                                    1.0

                                                                                                                    3 reviews

                                                                                                                    Dined 2 days ago

                                                                                                                    1. Overall 1
                                                                                                                    2. Food 1
                                                                                                                    3. Service 5
                                                                                                                    4. Ambience 1
                                                                                                                    The servers are amazing each time we go but unfortunately the reservations tonight was 1 out of 10 due to the freezing temperatures indoor.

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                                                                                                                  3. Kathleen

                                                                                                                    New York City

                                                                                                                    2 reviews

                                                                                                                    1.0

                                                                                                                    2 reviews

                                                                                                                    Dined 3 days ago

                                                                                                                    1. Overall 1
                                                                                                                    2. Food 2
                                                                                                                    3. Service 1
                                                                                                                    4. Ambience 2
                                                                                                                    Wait time after being seated was far too long We were left without any guidance from wait staff when our food would arrive after 45 mins of waiting The staff were disorganized and stressed There is only one women’s bathroom for a large restaurant- we waited in a 15 minute line It’s 20 degrees in NYC now and the restaurant is cold

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                                                                                                                  4. Nicole

                                                                                                                    New York City

                                                                                                                    1 review

                                                                                                                    4.0

                                                                                                                    1 review

                                                                                                                    Dined 3 days ago

                                                                                                                    1. Overall 4
                                                                                                                    2. Food 3
                                                                                                                    3. Service 3
                                                                                                                    4. Ambience 3
                                                                                                                    Very cold but still nice delicious food and ambiance

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                                                                                                                  5. Taylor

                                                                                                                    Cancun

                                                                                                                    1 review

                                                                                                                    5.0

                                                                                                                    1 review

                                                                                                                    Dined 3 days ago

                                                                                                                    1. Overall 5
                                                                                                                    2. Food 5
                                                                                                                    3. Service 5
                                                                                                                    4. Ambience 4
                                                                                                                    Good food, great hot chocolate, good sized portions

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                                                                                                                  6. Stephane

                                                                                                                    New York City

                                                                                                                    1 review

                                                                                                                    3.0

                                                                                                                    1 review

                                                                                                                    Dined 4 days ago

                                                                                                                    1. Overall 3
                                                                                                                    2. Food 5
                                                                                                                    3. Service 2
                                                                                                                    4. Ambience 2
                                                                                                                    Service très long et nous étions en plein courant d’air! On ne retiendra que l’excellent chocolat chaud…

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                                                                                                                  7. Elin

                                                                                                                    VIP

                                                                                                                    New York City

                                                                                                                    4 reviews

                                                                                                                    3.0

                                                                                                                    4 reviews

                                                                                                                    Dined 4 days ago

                                                                                                                    1. Overall 3
                                                                                                                    2. Food 3
                                                                                                                    3. Service 3
                                                                                                                    4. Ambience 3
                                                                                                                    Extremely busy, the waiter worked very hard to serve all his tables, but everything took a long time.

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                                                                                                                  8. Ross

                                                                                                                    New York City

                                                                                                                    9 reviews

                                                                                                                    2.0

                                                                                                                    9 reviews

                                                                                                                    Dined 4 days ago

                                                                                                                    1. Overall 2
                                                                                                                    2. Food 3
                                                                                                                    3. Service 4
                                                                                                                    4. Ambience 1
                                                                                                                    We went three days before Christmas. The ground floor was freezing. Many guests had their coats on. They sat us upstairs which feels like an after thought. Its cramped, cold and impersonal. Seats by the window had a draft. The people sitting there before us asked to move and so did we. Felt like we were in a diner. Wish I picked somewhere else for the holidays.

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                                                                                                                  9. Sonya

                                                                                                                    Washington DC

                                                                                                                    1 review

                                                                                                                    3.0

                                                                                                                    1 review

                                                                                                                    Dined 4 days ago

                                                                                                                    1. Overall 3
                                                                                                                    2. Food 2
                                                                                                                    3. Service 3
                                                                                                                    4. Ambience 3
                                                                                                                    The Deserts are great, but the savory food items (especially kids section, was meh.

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                                                                                                                  10. Diane

                                                                                                                    New York City

                                                                                                                    1 review

                                                                                                                    5.0

                                                                                                                    1 review

                                                                                                                    Dined 5 days ago

                                                                                                                    1. Overall 5
                                                                                                                    2. Food 5
                                                                                                                    3. Service 5
                                                                                                                    4. Ambience 3
                                                                                                                    Food was great, service was great. Portions were small, but average price for NYC. Restaurant was loud and crowded, tables very close together.

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                                                                                                                  FAQs

                                                                                                                  Max Brenner - Union Square offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (646) 467-8803.

                                                                                                                  Max Brenner - Union Square is rated 4.1 stars by 8112 OpenTable diners.

                                                                                                                  Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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                                                                                                                  2 people
                                                                                                                  20:00
                                                                                                                  Booked 219 times today

                                                                                                                  Order delivery or takeout

                                                                                                                  Google Map for Max Brenner - Union Square

                                                                                                                  841 Broadway, New York, NY 10003

                                                                                                                  Additional information

                                                                                                                  • Cross Street
                                                                                                                    Between 13th and 14th Streets
                                                                                                                  • Area
                                                                                                                    Union Square
                                                                                                                  • Hours of Operation
                                                                                                                    Mon–Wed, Sun 10:00–23:00 Thu–Sat 10:00–00:00
                                                                                                                  • Price
                                                                                                                    $30 and under
                                                                                                                  • Cuisines
                                                                                                                    Comfort Food, Dessert, Contemporary American
                                                                                                                  • Dining style
                                                                                                                    Casual Dining
                                                                                                                  • Dress code
                                                                                                                    Casual Dress
                                                                                                                  • Parking details
                                                                                                                    Street Parking
                                                                                                                  • Public transit
                                                                                                                    L, N, R, Q, W, 4, 5 & 6 trains to 14th Street/Union Square
                                                                                                                  • Payment Options
                                                                                                                    AMEX, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
                                                                                                                  • Entertainment
                                                                                                                    Max Brenner's signature music playlist
                                                                                                                  • Additional
                                                                                                                    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Takeaway, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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