Max & Erma's Menu (Update 2025)
Welcome to Max & Erma's, a delightful dining experience located in the heart of Edinburgh, Indiana. This restaurant is renowned for its warm atmosphere, friendly staff, and an extensive menu that caters to diverse tastes.
The highlights include scrumptious burgers, with the standout being topped with a perfectly cooked egg. Don't miss out on their french onion soup, praised as one of the best around, or the satisfying Stacked to the Max Club—a towering delight of ham, turkey, and crisp bacon. The crispy tater tots and decadent desserts, like their divine banana cream pie, are must-tries, ensuring you leave with a smile.
Customers rave about the attentive service and inviting decor, making Max & Erma's a perfect spot for family gatherings or casual outings. Come for the food, stay for the experience!
Kids Menu
Kids Chicken Tenders
Kids Mac & Cheese
Kids Grilled Chicken Breast
Kids Pasta
Kids Mini Corn Dogs
Kids Grilled Cheese
Kids Cheeseburger Sliders
Kids Cheese Pizza
Party Platter Wings
2 lbs of spicy Buffalo, cherry cola BBQ or sweet chili bone-in wings, with celery & bleu cheese dressing.
Party Platter TMC Sandwiches
(12 half sandwiches) Juicy grilled chicken breast layered with mozzarella, fresh basil & sun-dried tomatoes on ciabatta bread with tomato-basil spread. Served with baby greens salad.
Party Platter 3rd Street Salad
This signature salad is tossed in Erma’s sweet & tangy dressing & topped with juicy grilled chicken, seasoned almonds, crisp smoked bacon, bleu cheese, tomatoes & red onions.
Party Platter Cheeseburgers
(5) hand-crushed 1/2 lb cheeseburgers, served with fruit salad.
Party Platter Stacked-To-The-Max Club
(24 sandwich quarters) Sliced ham & turkey, crisp smoked bacon, Swiss & cheddar with lettuce, tomato & mayo. All stacked between three slices of toasted whole grain bread. Served with fruit salad.
Party Platter Santa Fe Chicken Salad
Flame-grilled fiesta chicken, shredded Monterey Jack & cheddar cheeses, tomatoes & tortilla strips over crisp greens. Served with ranch.
Party Platter Pretzel Sticks
25 warm house-baked pretzels, with white cheddar queso.
Party Platter Grilled Chicken Caesar Salad
Fresh romaine, house-baked garlic croutons & Parmesan tossed in creamy Caesar dressing & topped with juicy grilled chicken. Served with warm garlic breadsticks.
Party Platter Cajun Chicken Alfredo
Grilled chicken, onions & peppers sauteed with Cajun spices tossed in a creamy alfredo sauce & penne pasta.
Chicken Salad Sandwich Tray
(12 half sandwiches) Scratch-made chicken salad on toasted multigrain bread with sliced seasoned almonds & fresh romaine lettuce. Served with fruit salad.
Party Platter Reuben Grill Sandwiches
(12 half sandwiches) Corned beef, sauerkraut, 1000 Island & Swiss on marbled rye bread. Served with fruit salad.
Party Platter Cookies
18 fresh-baked cookies
Party Platters
Extras
Side BBQ Sauce
Breadstick
Side Horsey Sauce
Side Ranch
Side Guacamole
Side Salsa
Side Bleu Cheese
Side Honey Mustard
Side Marinara
Side Sour Cream
Chipotle Black Bean
A chipotle-spiced veggie burger is topped with fresh pico de gallo, guacamole and lettuce. Served on a wheat bun.
Bodacious Bacon
Creamy roasted garlic cheese spread, a savory smoked bacon marmalade and even more smoked bacon with lettuce on a toasted brioche bun.
Turkey Avocado Swiss
Grilled turkey burger, topped with melted Swiss, sauteed mushrooms, avocado, lettuce, tomato, onion and ranch. Served on a hearty wheat bun.
Build Your Best Burger
With your choice of bun, cheese, lettuce, tomato & onion.
Irish Boss
Sliced corned beef, sauerkraut, melted Swiss cheese & 1000 Island dressing on a toasted brioche bun.
Hangover Burger
Fried egg, smashed tater tots, melted cheddar, smoked bacon & house sriracha aioli on a toasted, maple buttered English muffin.
Sauteed Mushrooms & Swiss
Fresh, sauteed mushrooms with Swiss, lettuce, tomato and onion on a toasted brioche bun.
Garbage
Crisp smoked bacon, cheddar, Swiss, american, Mozzarella, sauteed mushrooms and onions, fresh guacamole and marinara. Served with lettuce, tomato and onion on a toasted brioche bun.
Cola BBQ Bacon
Cheddar, caramelized cherry cola onions, smoked bacon, crispy onion rings & drizzled with cherry cola bbq sauce. Served on a toasted brioche bun.
Tortilla
Our signature soup turned burger with cheddar and Pepper Jack, jalapenos and tortilla strips. Served with lettuce, tomato and onion on a toasted brioche bun with a small side of our award-winning tortilla soup for dunking.
Hand-Crushed 1/2 lb Burgers
Sandwiches
BBQ Pulled Pork
Slow-smoked pork tossed in BBQ sauce, piled high with crispy onion straws on a brioche bun & served with a side of coleslaw.
Chicken Salad Sandwich
Scratch-made chicken salad on toasted multigrain bread with sliced seasoned almonds & fresh romaine lettuce.
California Chicken Club
Juicy grilled chicken breast, smoked bacon, avocado, lettuce, tomato & ranch dressing on a hearty wheat bun.
Turkey Rachel
Sliced turkey, creamy coleslaw, Swiss cheese & 1000 Island dressing on grilled marble rye.
Cubano
*** LIMITED-TIME OFFERING *** Hot melty & insanely delicious! Pulled pork, sliced ham dill pickles & Swiss cheese layered & pressed between two slices of ciabatta bread slathered in house mustard/mayo spread.
Stacked-To-The-Max Club
Sliced ham and turkey, crisp smoked bacon, Swiss and cheddar with lettuce, tomato and mayo. All stacked between three slices of toasted whole grain bread.
Reuben Grill
Corned beef, crisp sauerkraut, 1000 island dressing and Swiss on marbled rye bread.
Tomato, Mozzarella & Chicken (TMC)
Juicy grilled chicken breast layered with Mozzarella, fresh basil and oven-roasted tomatoes on ciabatta with tomato-basil spread.
Big Ol’ Buffalo Chicken
Hand-breaded crispy chicken tossed in buffalo-style hot sauce with garden fresh lettuce on a toasted brioche bun. Served with crisp celery and a side of bleu cheese dressing.
Philly Steak
Shaved steak, sauteed onions, green peppers and mushrooms with melted Mozzarella on a hoagie roll.
Pittsburgh Salad
Charbroiled sirloin strips & seasoned french fries over mixed greens, shredded jack & cheddar, sliced tomatoes, hard-boiled eggs, green bell peppers & red onions. Served with your choice of dressing.
Southern Fried Chicken
Crispy hand-breaded chicken tenders, hard-boiled egg, shredded jack & cheddar, tomatoes & crisp greens. Served with honey mustard dressing.
Grilled Chicken Ceasar
Fresh romaine, house-baked garlic croutons and Parmesan tossed in creamy caesar dressing and topped with a juicy grilled chicken breast.
Santa Fe Chicken
Fiesta flame-grilled chicken breast, shredded Monterey Jack and cheddar cheeses, tomatoes and tortilla strips over crisp greens. Served with ranch dressing.
Mediterranean Salmon
Fresh greens tossed in house-made lemon-basil vinaigrette & topped with herb-grilled salmon, feta cheese, crunchy almonds, tomatoes, cucumbers & red onions.
3rd Street
This signature salad is tossed in Erma’s sweet & tangy dressing & topped with a juicy grilled chicken breast, seasoned almonds, crisp smoked bacon, bleu cheese, tomatoes & red onions.
Avocado Cobb
Lemon-rosemary grilled chicken breast on a bed of crisp greens with fresh tomato, cucumber, hard-boiled egg, bleu cheese, smoked bacon and fresh avocado. Served with sweet chili-lime vinaigrette.
Freshly Made Salads
Shareables
Potato Skins
Crispy potato boats filled with smoked bacon and melted Monterey Jack and cheddar cheeses. Served with sour cream.
Bone In Wings
Traditional bone-in wings tossed in your choice of spicy Buffalo, cherry cola BBQ or sweet chili, served with crisp celery & bleu cheese dressing.
Onion Rings
Crispy, golden onion rings with our secret horsey sauce for dipping.
Garlic Parmesan Cheese Skewers
Hand-breaded mozzarella with a little crunch & a whole lotta garlic Parmesan flavor. Served with classic marinara & ranch.
Soft Pretzel Sticks
Warm house-baked pretzels sprinkled with kosher salt & served with white cheddar queso dipping sauce.
Loaded Tots
Golden tater tots loaded with queso, melted jack & cheddar, crisp bacon bits & fresh jalapenos!
Chicken Fajita Quesadilla
A grilled flour tortilla stuffed with Monterey Jack, Cheddar, and Habanero Jack cheeses, fajita-spiced grilled chicken, sauteed onions and peppers, tomatoes and cilantro. Served with fresh pico de gallo, sour cream and guacamole.
Knock-Out Nachos
Crisp tortilla chips with white Cheddar queso, melted Cheddar and Habanero Jack. Topped with fresh pico de gallo, black beans, tomatoes, fresh jalapenos, shredded lettuce, sour cream, guacamole, and cilantro.
Cup Of Tortilla Soup
Our award-winning chicken and cheese recipe with a spicy kick. Topped with cheese and freshly made tortilla strips.
Bowl Of Tortilla Soup
Our award-winning chicken and cheese recipe with a spicy kick. Topped with cheese and freshly made tortilla strips.
Village
A smaller version of our 3rd street salad without the chicken.
House Garden
Mixed greens, red onions, tomatoes, cucumbers, and croutons.
Side Caesar
Romaine, garlic croutons and Parmesan tossed in caesar dressing.
Bowl Of French Onion Soup
Only by the bowl, topped with mozzarella, Swiss and Parmesan.
Simple Greens & Soups
Side Dishes
Oven-Baked Potato
Fresh Fruit Salad
Seasoned Fries
Red-Skinned Mashed Potatoes
Tater Tots
Rice Pilaf
Onion Rings
Applesauce
Steamed Broccoli
Creamy Coleslaw
Garlic Goat Cheese Mashed Potatoes
Cheesy Bacon Fries
New York Cheesecake
Rich & creamy NY style with a traditional graham cracker crust. Topped with your choice of turtle (chocolate fudge, caramel & spicy pecan) or sliced strawberries.
Banana Cream Pie
Homemade with fresh bananas & creamy dreamy vanilla pudding in a fresh-baked sugar cookie crust topped with whipped cream & a chocolate drizzle.
Chocolate Cake A La Mode
Moist multi-layer chocolate cake with decadent fudge icing topped with creamy vanilla ice cream, whipped cream & chocolate sauce.
Erma's Fresh Baked Cookies
Funnel Fries
Tasty, deep-fried funnel cake fries dusted with powdered sugar & served with a side of strawberry sauce.
Desserts
Combos
Tasty Twosome
Pick two of your favorites: House Garden Salad, Caesar Salad, Village Salad, Baked Potato, Bowl of French Onion Soup, or a Bowl of Tortilla Soup.
Dynamic Duo
Choice of a 1/2 Reuben, 1/2 Max’s Club, 1/2 Turkey Rachel, 1/2 TMC or 1/2 Chicken Salad Sandwich with a bowl of soup, house garden or Caesar salad.
BCA 3 Course Combo
Best Cheeseburger in America with seasoned fries, your choice of side, and a fresh-baked cookie.
Signature 3-Course Combo
Any Signature Burger with seasoned fries, your choice of side, and a fresh-baked cookie.
Cajun Alfredo Pasta
Onions and peppers sauteed with cajun spices tossed in a creamy alfredo sauce and penne pasta. Served with a warm garlic breadstick.
New England Fish & Chips
Crispy, hand-breaded cod served with seasoned fries, creamy coleslaw, and tartar sauce.
Chicken & Waffles
Our famous chicken tenders set atop a fluffy Belgian waffle spread with maple butter & hot bacon marmalade, then drizzled with honey hot sauce &B served with a side of maple syrup.
Herb-Grilled Salmon
Flame-broiled salmon finished with lemon-herb glaze & topped with oven-roasted tomatoes, fresh basil & house balsamic drizzle. Served with your choice of two sides.
Laredo Steak
USDA choice sirloin topped with Erma’s cactus butter. Served with your choice of two sides & a house garden salad.
Southwest Chicken Bowl
Black beans, jack & cheddar cheese, fresh guacamole, pico de gallo & rice, drizzled with chipotle crema & topped with fresh cilantro.
Hand-Breaded Chicken Tenders
Served with Erma's BBQ sauce & your choice of two sides.
Smothered Chicken
Two juicy grilled chicken breasts topped with sauteed onions, mushrooms & green peppers then coated in melted cheddar & mozzarella cheese. Served with your choice of two sides.