To The Maxx Sandwich Shop

To The Maxx Sandwich Shop Fresh sandwiches, house-made breads, and a welcoming place to stop in. Opening soon.

People often ask what’s taking so long, and this is why.We’re not just building a shop; we’re building a foundation. Thi...
05/30/2026

People often ask what’s taking so long, and this is why.

We’re not just building a shop; we’re building a foundation. This bun is the result of countless trials…learning how the gluten wants to behave, perfecting the rise, and finding that perfect balance of sturdy yet soft. I’ll be honest, I spent a good while fighting this dough. 🙃 The gluten was so strong and beautifully tight it kept trying to snap back on me, but I knew that meant I was onto something special.

It’s not just a bun. It’s the home for the future menu of To The Maxx Sandwich Shop. Whether it’s a meat-filled hoagie roll or the slow-cooked, messy, delicious sandwiches we’ve got planned down the road, it all starts with bread made with care. We’re going at our own pace, but I promise, the wait will be worth it.

p.s. I had to put one to the test with a juicy burger for lunch. 😋

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At To The Maxx, we believe a sandwich is only as good as the bread that holds it.We are busy behind the scenes getting t...
05/26/2026

At To The Maxx, we believe a sandwich is only as good as the bread that holds it.

We are busy behind the scenes getting the historic space ready, but the kitchen testing never stops. Yesterday, we perfected our house-made burger buns. We’ve spent weeks developing a proprietary method to ensure our breads are soft, pillowy, and hold up to the juiciest premium ingredients without ever getting soggy.

See those tiny, delicate blisters on the surface of this dough? As a baker, seeing those first thing in the morning is like hitting the jackpot. 🤗

From the raw, high-quality dough…
To that perfect, golden-brown bake…
To the soft, pillowy crumb.

No store-bought, mass-produced bread here. When we open our doors, every single sandwich is getting the elite foundation it deserves.

I logged into our page today and had to just stop and blink for a second. We hit exactly 555 followers, while following ...
05/15/2026

I logged into our page today and had to just stop and blink for a second. We hit exactly 555 followers, while following 55, all right as I prepare to celebrate my upcoming 55th birthday. Some might call it a coincidence, but I call it a beautiful Godwink letting us know we are exactly where we are supposed to be.

My husband and I are incredibly humbled by the love and support this community is already showing us. Every single follow, comment, and share means the world to us as we pour our hearts into bringing To The Maxx to life inside the historic Makeever Building.

Thank you for rooting for us and cheering us on during this journey. We cannot wait to welcome you to our little corner soon! 🤎 💛

Waiting for 300 lbs of beauty to roll up! The new front door for the shop arrives today. Keeping an eye out for the big ...
05/07/2026

Waiting for 300 lbs of beauty to roll up! The new front door for the shop arrives today. Keeping an eye out for the big XPO truck—this is the one we've been waiting for. 🤗 The face of the shop (the door) is here, but the heart (the kitchen) is still in progress. One piece at a time. 🚪

Homemade hoagie rolls.Fresh and honest ingredients. Built from scratch. Opening soon 🥖
04/28/2026

Homemade hoagie rolls.
Fresh and honest ingredients.
Built from scratch.

Opening soon 🥖

When we first bought this building, it had already been renovated by the previous owner. She had put a lot of work into ...
04/24/2026

When we first bought this building, it had already been renovated by the previous owner. She had put a lot of work into it, and we truly respect that.

But as we started working in the space, we kept having these little moments…

Near the front door, a small section of the floor caught my eye. I remember stopping everything and saying, “Wait, what is this?”

We carefully pulled back just enough to see, and underneath was the original encaustic tile from 1892.

Not long after, some of the plaster gave way and exposed the brick beneath. And again, we stopped. Because what we found was just too beautiful to cover back up.

From that point on, everything changed.

We made the decision to take it all the way back... to uncover what this building originally was and build around that. We were able to salvage a 10x10 section of that historic floor, and we’re preserving it as part of this space’s story.

This shop is being built with a lot of love… and a lot of intention. Not just to serve great food, but to honor the history that was already here.

Every hoagie roll and bun is made from scratch, with the kind of care and attention that comes from truly loving the craft. We want every sandwich to be something you remember... and something you come back for.

And, of course, with a little help from Maxx 🐾

We can’t wait to share it with you.

~ To The Maxx Sandwich Shop

04/22/2026

Things are coming together 💛

Planned hours when we open:
Wednesday – Saturday
10:30 AM – 2:30 PM

Still working behind the scenes and can’t wait to share more soon.

04/16/2026

We’re getting closer to opening To The Maxx Sandwich Shop and starting to think about bringing on a friendly face for our front counter team 😊

We’ll be hiring for a part-time position as we get closer to opening.

If you (or someone you know) would enjoy a calm, welcoming environment and working with great customers, stay tuned... more details soon!

04/12/2026

We’ve heard the debate...

Is a hot dog a sandwich? 🌭

Around here, it is. Especially when the dog is nestled in a house-made bun. ✨

All of our bread is baked the same way --- split, filled, and made fresh for you. Hoagies, burgers, hot dogs…we just call them sandwiches.

You can call it whatever you want --- just make sure you try one (and the sauce on top 🤌🏼 😗). We can't wait to serve you! 😁🤗

We’ve been putting a lot of work into this space…and it’s starting to come together.Bringing back parts of the building ...
04/11/2026

We’ve been putting a lot of work into this space…and it’s starting to come together.

Bringing back parts of the building that had been covered over time, while adding new touches behind the scenes to create a space that works the way we need it to.

Still more to do -- finishing touches are coming -- but seeing it come back like this has been really special.

We can’t wait to share it with you soon 🤎 💛

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120 West Washington Street
Rensselaer, IN
47978

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