One of us wanted some bbq so we finally made it to Mabel's. We thought our mid-afternoon stop would result in faster service but we were behind a large order resulting in a 20 min wait. We ordered to go ribs, bbq chicken and sides-mac and cheese, baked beans, Cole slaw and potato salad. We also ordered the hush puppies. Overall, we like the food and would be back for more. The ribs were tender but a bit short on smoke. The chicken legs and were delicious with the meat falling from the bone but still moist. The hush puppies were tasty and not. heavy but I like them just a bit larger for a smaller crust to middle ratio. The Mac and cheese , as another Yelper has mentioned, was GREAT- the pasta was not overcooked, the sauce was smooth, and there were crunchy bits of topping. The Cole slaw was our least favorite, a bit too soupy and the beans were good but the beans themselves were a bit mushy. The best side for one of us was the potato salad which tasted like HIS mom's so of course that one topped the list. We did takeout but there was plenty of seating in the adjacent dining room. read more

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I tried this place again and can't leave it at an one star. The food is phenomenal! My niece said it's her top 5 mac and cheese recipes. read more

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Not open on hours posted!!! No one inside. Shameful on them, no sign or excuse or reason stated read more

Mabel's Barbeque - Closed on Thursday at 1:25 - Soul Food Near Me - West Chester, Pennsylvania

Mabel and her team catered our Kentucky Derby Party last night. Everyone raved about the food the fried chicken and Mac and Cheese are incredible. Her service was excellent I highly recommend. read more

The food was absolutely delicious, it truly had my mouth watering. My favorites were the mac and cheese, fried chicken, and candy yams, although everything served was exceptional. read more

I ordered the brisket sandwich. It was flippin' delicious Maddy was my server/ bartender. She was so sweet. Answered all of my questions. I asked to have an additional order take out. I asked to have it wrapped a specific way since it was going into a cooler while I'm traveling. She was so accommodating. I highly recommend this place but be sure to sit with Maddy. She was: the best read more

Mabel's Barbeque - Mr Beef Brisket sandwich - Soul Food Near Me - West Chester, Pennsylvania

Beef brisket is excellent so is the Mac and cheese the food is always hot they take there time they are not fast food just old fashioned soul food read more

*Takeout Review* Food: 5/5 Hidden Gem in West Chester. This is my first time visiting Mabel's with my girlfriend, but not the first time I've had Soul Food. With that being said, it is definitely one of the BEST Soul food places I have ever visited. With that being said the restaurant isn't big, only has 2 or 3 sit down tables. But that will not stop us from going again, was not expecting a 5 star looking restaurant went there for delicious food and that's exactly what we got. Service was prompt, we ordered 20 minutes ahead for pick up and it was ready by the time we arrived, in and out in less than 2 minutes. You get 2 sides with your entree, also very reasonably priced (Considering the portion of food you get). Not to mention it is ABSOLUTELY Amazing. Everything is seasoned and flavorful. What we ordered: 1/2 Ribs Fried Whiting Fish Sides 1: Green beans, sweet potato. Sides 2: Collard greens, potato salad. Highly recommended. read more

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Delicious Soul Food in West Chester! Thank you, Mrs. Mabel and Starr for a wonderful meal today! The catfish was so delicious and seasoned perfectly! I love your collard greens and baked beans! I have to get it every time! My husband's ribs and chicken wings were so wonderful too! We had to get one of each! Potato salad and macaroni salad are for round two tonight with our leftovers. We will be back! read more

Mabel is a lovely woman and she makes a mean bbq and sides. We ordered a bunch of stuff to share and were thoroughly happy. Give her your business! read more

I recently stopped in and was dissapointed with the cleanliness. A person walked in and was very dirty I guess from work, took cash from his uniform pocket, I can only assume he was a sanitation worker since he was wearing a uniform from Waste Management. To make a long story short the person who took the dirty money, went to check on my food I just left and went somewhere else. read more

My grandson and I had the pleasure of experiencing Mabel's and found the food was fresh and cooked to order. The chicken wings are cooked to perfection and well seasoned. The ribs are meaty and the sauce is tasty. It's worth the visit, just call your order in early because it takes a while for the items cooked to order. read more

So glad that I found a black owned bbq spot! The restaurant was nice and the owner is so nice and friendly! Music was incredible and it smells delicious as soon as you walk in. We got the chicken/rib combo and both meats were so tender and delicious. The crunch on the chicken was just what I wanted. We also got the cornbread which was really good. Wasn't a big fan of the Mac and cheese but overall I really enjoyed this spot. Will definitely be going back read more

The people who work here are very nice but I wasn't the biggest fan of their food. The Mac n Cheese was so peppery that it was of putting. The breading for the wings were okay but the meat was under the dry side. They had a good coleslaw. I wish the ribs had some kind of smokiness element to them but they were just okay. read more

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We stopped by on a Sunday after a visit to Linvilla. The availability of menu items were limited because they were also catering an event off-site. I had the ribs, my husband had catfish and brisket sandwiches. We shared the sides: collard greens, sweet potatoes, mac and cheese, and potato salad. Everything was delicious. Great portions for the prices. Service was good. They didn't have any drinks because of the catering event but allowed us to bring in sodas we purchased from Wawa. read more

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Mabel's Barbeque is 5 stars across the board. My co-worker and I stumbled on this small restaurant as we were getting coffee in the morning and remembered to come back for lunch. Menus are posted on the wall and you pay after you consume your food. The owner greeted us and asked us if we enjoyed the food afterwards and engaged us in conversation and provided some history on the establishment. I ordered the pulled pork sandwich, a piece of cornbread, and a water. The total was around $12. The cornbread was massive measuring around 3"x3"x3". It was absolutely delicious and moist. The pulled pork was bare with bbq sauce on the side. This as well was cooked to perfection. The sauce was my spicy, but added a perfect touch of sweet to the sandwich. This is the best bbq I have had in awhile. I am saddened I don't live closer or I would be a frequent customer. The inside is clean and homey. It is on the smaller side with a few tables, but your eyes start to burn a bit as I don't think the exhaust was on in the kitchen. We stayed for about 35 minutes and my eyes started to feel the irritation about 20 minutes in. It wasn't too bad, but was still there. I think it was just a matter of not putting the exhaust on. Food and service was amazing! read more

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The BBQ and service was amazing! Gotta order early as by 5:30 a lot is sold out. So good- moving from KC this is one of the best!

The dinner was delicious as always. My daughter requested that we enter this restaurant as our go to place for soul food. I had the chicken wing dinner with Mac & cheese / greens...baby girl had fried whiting fish with mAc & cheese /greens! The family staff were inviting and warm. If you happen to be in West Chester, treat yourself to some good ole Soul food at this establishment. read more

Mabel's Barbeque - Entree menu - Soul Food Near Me - West Chester, Pennsylvania

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Friendly staff, and the food (Ribs, Potato salad, mac'n cheese) was great! Parking kinda sucks, its a small shopping center...but its worth the struggle. I'm going back for more. read more

Mabel put together a large order on relatively short notice of Brisket, Ribs & Mac N Cheese for my shop BBQ. Was absolutely great, the meats were on point, the ribs disappeared before I could get seconds! The Mac N Cheese was probably the best I've ever had. She was super easy to deal with & well worth the price. This is THE legit BBQ spot in the area. read more

Mabel's never disappoints! The food and service are excellent. We had ribs, yams, collard greens, cabbage and potato salad....everything was delicious read more

NOW TAKING CREDIT CARDS!!!!!!!! NOW TAKING CREDIT CARDS!!!!!!!! NOW TAKING CREDIT CARDS!!!!!!!! Fab-U-lous-tastic RIBS!!!!!!!!!!! All I can say is ribs ribs ribs ribs ribs ribs ribs ribs ribs ribs ribs ribs ribs ribs ribs ribs ribs ribs ribs ribs ribs ribs ribs ribs ribs ribs ribs ribs ribs ribs ribs ribs ribs ribs ribs ribs ribs ribs ribs ribs ribs ribs ribs ribs ribs ribs ribs ribs. SO GOOD! Got the half rack platter with 2 sides. Wanted to try potato salad and mac-n-cheese on the first visit because they seemed the most basic staples, but they were out of potato salad so it was 2 macs. Next time we will branch out because the collard greens and okra need sampling. Mac-n-cheese was good though. A little Velveeta-y taste to it, which I didn't like as much but not too much to spoil it. It was still very good, and perfectly cooked (not mushy, not too creamy, not dry, no weird seasoning, not underseasoned, just right). As mentioned above, the ribs were WONDERFUL! 5 stars right there for the ribs alone. Sauce came on them and it was PERFECT. Great taste, not too much, not too little, meat flavor came through deliciously, just amazingly spot-on the taste buds. YUM! Cornbread was good. 4 stars for cornbread. Not the best I've ever had (that would be French Quarter Bistro in Royersford), but not the worst either by any means. Also sampled the brisket sandwich, which was also very good. They serve it just brisket slices on a roll, with sauce and meat juice on the side. The sauce on this one somehow tasted different from the sauce on the ribs. The brisket sauce was spicey while I tasted no real spice, but more sweetness, on the sauce that came on the ribs. Not sure if it's different, a different batch, or what? I REALLY liked the sauce on the ribs, but the stuff on the brisket was too spicey for me. The brisket was tender and very good, but it did not have as meaty or smokey a flavor as the ribs. Many local BBQ places screw up brisket, so I have to say Mabel's brisket is leagues above most around here, but to me, their star is the ribs, by far. Those were all the options this round, but we will be back! I want to definitely taste many other sides, and that 7up cake is calling my name. DREAMING about more of those ribs right now! YUM YUM YUM double-YUM! Only complaint was that it was a 20min wait for the food. They were doing other prep work, but not filling other orders, so it wasn't clear why our order couldn't be filled right away. Would have appreciated having the order filled faster in the middle of a work day. The food is great, but the wait was frustrating. * * * TIP * * * I was confused about the c-card situ because old reviews mentioned they didn't take them, yet a newer one said she took Apple Pay, so officially, let me announce, they take c-cards now. * * * TIP * * * As others have mentioned, yes, strip mall, a small one, easy to miss along fast-paced Market Street, and since it's on the one-way stretch, you'll have to pass it and turn around at the Paoli Pike left-hand turn off, to take Gay Street back down, then N Worthington, then back on Market for another pass. Keep eyes peeled, and keep far left as you approach and you will catch it on your first pass. read more

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Candied Yams, Fried Chicken, and Mac and cheese. $15 platters ! So worth it! Took about 30 minutes to wait for the food but quick and friendly customer service, clean, and fulfilling. Good eats for sure. Definitely coming back. Second favorite soul food place! read more

Most of the time when I order out it doesn't feel like I'm eating something someone else cooked. In the suburbs, restaurant food often feels mass produced or injected with fat and msg. But Mabel's actually feels like you're eating someone else's home cooking , someone who cooks really really delicious food. You really can taste the love in this food and see how hard people are working from the moment you place an order. This is a small business committed to providing a high quality product that really does enrich the landscape of West Chester. Mac and Cheese and bbq chicken are exceptional. read more

Mabel's Barbeque - Bbq chicken, mac n cheese, collard greens , and beans - Soul Food Near Me - West Chester, Pennsylvania

After driving by Mabel's too many times to count, last night we decided to stop in to try some take out. The place, although small with just about 5- 8 tables, is clean and inviting. The staff was very friendly and accommodating. We like to sample several items when eating barbecue. Unfortunately, they didn't have a sampler that covered the things we wanted to try so they put it together at a very reasonable price (some BBQ staples are only offered in sandwich form). We brought home a medium size order of ribs, beef brisket, pulled pork, Mac & cheese, beans and their house made BBQ sauce. The cole slaw never made it in the bag but that was fine. Let's start with the highlight - the brisket. Lean, thin cut and served with au jus. Amazing. Next up is the beans. Sweet yet spicy - delicious. The mac & cheese was good as was the pulled pork. We liked their BBQ sauce. The ribs were tender and the meat fell off the bone. I originally thought they were par boiled and not smoked but confirmed they are. We liked them. In an area where great BBQ is hard to find close by, or for that matter in the Philly area, Mabel's is a great choice in the Western Suburbs. We most certainly will be back for a brisket sandwich. Of that you can be sure. read more

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You can easily drive past this restaurant because it's on a busy road so be mindful of that. Everyone was friendly. I ordered 1 BBQ chicken & rib combo platter with a side of collards and mac ,& cheese and 1 Fried Chicken platter with side of collards and sweet potatoes. *BBQ Chicken & Ribs were dry and collards had too many hot pepper seeds but tender. Mac & , cheese had visible chunks of unmelted cheese with very little flavor. The sweet potatoes were flavorful. The fried chicken was very dry and skin was greasy to the taste. I will visit another time. Perhaps, it was an "off" day (we've all had that experience). read more

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If you're look for southern BBQ food. Mabels BBQ is it. I order for my work's annual cookout (Pulled pork and BBQ chicken) read more

Mabel's Barbeque - I've ordered with Mabels BBQ for my work's annual summer cookout. Everyone's favorite! - Soul Food Near Me - West Chester, Pennsylvania

Excellent food and service! Very nice staff, serving wonderful soul food. We had fried chicken, ribs, potato salad and collard greens-all perfect. The sweet potato pie was great as well. This will be our go to place for a great meal. read more

I just had Mabel's today and I have 1 word to describe this experience... Fantastic . The fish was fresh and plentiful and the greens were delicious and the potato salad was delicious too. read more

15/10!!! Everything is absolutely amazing. My personal favorite are the rack of ribs and collard greens. But everything on the menu is delicious. Worth the cost to enjoy the best food in the area and to support a small local business. read more

Well, we've now had our first experience at Mabel's, and I have to say, I'm sorry that we hadn't stopped in sooner! It's odd...we're big fans of barbecue and have lived in West Chester four years (which is distinctly lacking in barbecue establishments), but had only learned about Mabel's in the past year, and now finally made it in. It's a very small place, so keep this in mind if you're dining in. We lucked out and got a table for four at 7pm on a Saturday night, so that was a good start! Ribs were the most popular order of the night, but we also enjoyed the chicken (barbecued, not fried...that'll be sampled next time) in addition to sides of mac n' cheese, potato salad, collard greens, green beans, and breaded mushrooms. Everything was great! Both the ribs and the chicken were moist, tender and tasty. I've seen reviews from people who bitch about a lack of barbecue sauce...which for us was brushed perfectly onto the meat, as opposed to served on the side or in bottles on the table, and I had no desire for any extra sauce. For me, barbecue sauce is an optional accoutrement to good barbecue, and the better the barbecue, the less sauce is needed. The brushed-on sauce was a great compliment to the meat, but nothing additional was needed. We had zero leftovers...every rib bone was clean and dry, and all the side dishes were completely emptied. One of the best parts of the experience was as we were finishing our meal and the evening's business was starting to wind down, Mabel sat down at the table next to us, and we had a delightful conversation with her. We always enjoy chatting with the owners of independent restaurants, and Mabel was no exception...just an absolutely sweet lady; we really enjoyed meeting her, trading stories and learning a bit about her, her family and the restaurant. We're already looking forward to our next meal at Mabel's and highly recommend stopping in for a leisurely meal or some takeout whenever you have the chance! read more

If I could give it 10 stars I would. Best bbq/soul food in the burbs. Friendly owner, delicious ribs, chicken, fish, Mac and cheese...really all is outstanding. Thanks Mabel. read more

Our food was hot, fresh, and absolutely delicious. We were so full from the generous sized portions, that we ended up with food to take home. I can't wait to go back!!! read more

Mabel's Barbeque - Fried whiting...potato salad...and collards. I was in food heaven. - Soul Food Near Me - West Chester, Pennsylvania

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I lived in West Chester for 5 years and I waited until the last month to try Mabel's. From the outside Mabel's isn't that exciting but when it gets in your mouth, wow. Mabel's has the best BBQ chicken I've ever had, I think about it daily! read more

The food was good not the greatest but the ribs were tender per my boyfriend so he enjoyed it but would of liked some sauce on the side The Mac and cheese was not creamy cheesy just coagulated and oily but I really enjoyed it the next day and the potatoes salad was bland The seven up cake was good had the perfect homemade taste Fried chicken wings were great Corn bread was standard nothing special could of used some moistness and honey read more

Decided to search for Barbecue since I'm new to the area and found this charm!! I ordered the ribs and chicken along with greens and Mac and cheese!! Every morsel was amazing. I placed my order over the phone. My order was ready at the scheduled pick up time. I will definitely be back!! read more

1st time O was ever there. 3 others that were there wzs their first time too. Great pulled pork sandwich. Sauce on side was excellent! Best fried pickles i have ever had! Will try other stuff soon. Really nice people run the place. read more

We ended up at Mabel's tonight because our regular barbecue place was closing early and I have to say, now we've found our new place. The ribs...wow, just wow! They were not just amazingly tender they were so flavorful. We got collard greens and beans for our sides. You could tell that the collard greens were slow cooked because the flavor was ALL the way through those greens...again, just wow! The beans had a great flavor and weren't too thick. Our daughter got the pulled pork sandwich with a side of Mac and Cheese. Both were really good. The sandwich comes on a long roll so it's a pretty decent size! I'd post pictures but there aren't any! Once we started eating we didn't stop :) I highly recommend this restaurant for true barbecue lovers. The flavor is hard to beat! read more

Found this on a road trip. So glad we did! Quiet little place with just a few tables. Warm, friendly service. We ordered the fried pickle chips and hushpuppies to start. Perfectly fried deliciousness. For meals it was the pulled pork sandwich and the fried flounder sandwich with sides of mac n cheese and sweet potatoes. The pork was so juicy and tender. The flounder was lightly fried and tasted like heaven. Sweet potatoes were by far, the best I have ever had! Thanks Mabel's for the great meal!!! read more

Mabel's Barbeque - Soul Food Near Me - West Chester, Pennsylvania

The fried chicken wings took me straight back to the Southside of Chicago! Great flavor and the sauce was reminiscent of Harold's. Tasty food and friendly service. read more