I found myself here for lunch alone with my two toddlers. We were greeted by a man I am assuming must have been Max. He was so kind and welcoming. I'll spare you all the gory details of my babies acting up, but our waitress, Max, and really the other diners as well could not have been more understanding. I received only smiles and even a little snack from the kitchen to help the kids stay happy while we waited for our food.
Also, most importantly, the food! My burger (the one served on the stella's spicy bun) was delicious! Very juicy and flavorful. You could tell the beef was good quality. Max's will definitely will be my first choice next time I'm going through the list of Middleton restaurants in my head wondering where to get takeout.
Anyway-- friendly & attentive service, nice atmosphere, great food: this pretty much meets all of my criteria for what makes a good restaurant.