My wife and I came here on a whim for Sunday brunch. Our experience at Mae's exceeded all expectations. Our server, Veronica, was fun, attentive, and super helpful with our questions. We started with iced coffee and an iced chai and...wow. It was, without a doubt, the best iced chai I've ever had, and it was no surprise that the chef makes it from scratch every day. Now on to the food! We split the heirloom tomato, corn, and arugula salad. It was like summer on a plate. All the creamy goodness you expect from Mexican style street corn, plus some lovely acid from the tomato and bite from the arugula. Fantastic. For mains, my wife had the chorizo, Swiss, and scallion pancake with fermented garlic honey, and I had Mae's fried egg sandwich with bacon jam, spinach, and sriracha mayo. I had to steal a bite of the pancake, and it was so ridiculously good I just started laughing. The egg sandwich was perfectly balanced, and the egg was just the right level of runny. Both came with INSANE potatoes. Crispy on the outside, melt-in-your-mouth on the inside. I can't recommend this place enough! read more

Mae's West Chester - Mae's fried egg sandwich with bacon jam, spinach, and sriracha mayo - Barbeque Near Me - West Chester, Pennsylvania

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Great atmosphere, friendly servers who were super attentive! I had the Brie and Turkey sandwich and it was phenomenal, great blend of sweet and savory, and perfect size for me. read more

Had yet another FABULOUS meal at Mae's! The arancini are the best I've ever had. Short rib was succulent and perfectly seasoned. And the fried chicken sandwich oh my!!!! Can't wait to come back read more

They have great pancakes. The pancakes taste homemade and the bacon is excellent. The coffee is about average. The servers are all very friendly. Now for dinner- I had the zucchini bread for an appetizer. My son's girlfriend said it tasted strange. I agreed with her, and only had two bites. For the main course, I ate chicken and basil soup. I had only three unflavored spoonfuls. My husband had fish, in a unflattering tomato sauce. The turkey sandwich was excellent. I had a bite of my sons's sandwich. I noticed that the restaurant was not crowded. I ate outside, but I went inside to check out the decor of the place. It was pretty on the inside. read more

We have tried many places in West Chester, but have never been out to brunch. Mae's was adorable- modern farmhouse decor, varied choices for breakfast or lunch fans and good prices. We had the French toast, DM fried chicken sandwich, pressed Cuban and the burger. The sandwiches were delicious and very flavorful on a homemade brioche bun. The French toast was good, but not the best I have ever had. Their 2 staff were friendly and accommodating for a quiet summer weekend. read more

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Mae's has a fantastic brunch menu, including a their namesake fried egg sandwich that comes with perfectly prepared breakfast potatoes. They have some other unique items on their farm-to-table menu that I would love to come back to try. Service was friendly and speedy, but there is limited seating, so I would recommend making a reservation! read more

Cute place in the heart of West Chester! I was here for brunch with a friend for the first time and loved their unique menu options especially for breakfast and lunch. I decided to go with a small meal since I was not too hungry and really enjoyed the avocado toast. Although it was nothing amazing and I probably could have made it at home. The coffee though was delicious. Strong just the way I like it and great flavor. The service was great too. I will definitely be back but maybe not for the avocado toast. read more

Mae's West Chester - Avocado toast and fried egg - Barbeque Near Me - West Chester, Pennsylvania

Hubby and I had no kids and were looking for a nice breakfast place to try. We went to Mae's West Chester. The day was wonderful and we were excited to try a new place. We were seated outside and loved the people watching as the street was closed. After ordering and 45 minutes later, we still didn't have our breakfast, the waitress hadn't checked in on us, we were getting ready to leave when the waitress came to apologize that she never put our order in. Meanwhile had she checked on us we would have resolved this quicker. She then put our order in but didn't notice that we had no water left and needed a refill, and we had to go ask for that, too. Once our food came, we had ordered an iced tea and we asked for it and were told they didn't have any. The waitress did offer special lemonade. All in all really poor experience! They did comp the meal. The manager didn't come to speak to us about the issue, either. Food was excellent, when we finally got it! read more

Everything here is perfect. Cute atmosphere, good music. Amazing servers. Food is all delicious and a wide variety of choices. 10/10! Would eat here again and again! read more

Nice indoor and outside ambiance. Nice selection of entrees main dishes, small plates, pastas and salads. Servers are attentive and helpful. Loved their cheese plate, chicken with ratatouille, and salmon with tomato and lemon. Highly recommend. read more

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Mae's is a wonderful addition to West Chester. Farm to table at a reasonable price, without sacrificing flavor or a nice dining experience. We had the gnocchi with claims and chorizo for an app, and Cubans for dinner. The app was amazing and I could have just eaten that and been happy. The gnocchi were crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. The Cuban was delicious and hit the spot on a rainy evening. I appreciated the side of homemade ranch that I had requested. Service was attentive. I would happily return. read more

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Saturday night in June. West Chester is hopping. Enjoyed sitting outside but service was seriously slow. Arancini was good. French onion fondue was not very cheesy but tasty. Several menu items were unavailable. Menu still offering autumn specialties? Brie and turkey sandwich was good but not really dinner fare. Quinoa salad was tasteless. Rigatoni bolognese came as fusilli and was terrible. Chicken breast came as chicken on the bone . No desserts offered. Took over two hours. Seems like brunch and breakfast are their forte. read more

Mae's is a great place to stop by for a good brunch, especially if you like eating outdoors, as they have a number of tables set up on Gay St. and have even more tables when the street is closed over the summer. We enjoyed two short stacks of banana pancakes (they aren't on the menu technically but they were kind enough to make the pancakes with bananas in them just for us). The pancakes featured three small pancakes that were clearly homemade and not from a mix and were covered with powdered sugar and served with whipped butter and maple syrup. We really liked them a lot and we would gladly eat them again. Mae's must use buckwheat based flour because we tasted this in the pancakes, so this can either be a good or bad thing depending on if you prefer pancakes that are more buckwheat versus more buttermilk based ones. I had perfectly cooked thick sliced bacon with mine and my wife enjoyed the Yukon breakfast potatoes. She said they were some of the best potatoes she ever had and she was right. They had some onions in them and they were perfectly cooked and served with a side of ketchup. She had coffee with her breakfast that was slightly acidic but was freshly brewed. Our server, Ariana, was super friendly and helpful and we will happily return here for breakfast every time our buttermilk based pancake place in town (no names mentioned, haha) is on vacation. read more

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Liz, our waitress, went out of her way to go outside to buy vanilla ice cream for our apple cobbler dessert when she found out that they had run out. We enjoyed the Pressed Cuban sandwich and the turkey & brie panini. read more

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What a cute little new addition to the West Chester borough! I stopped by here on a weekday for lunch because the sign was so cute and inviting and there was a good amount of outdoor seating. We ordered the salmon and burger. My burger was honestly one of the best ones I've ever had. There was something marinated or pickled-tasting in the burger that was so flavorful and added a good texture. The homemade chips were also delicious. Can't wait to try out more from the menu. read more

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Let me tell you how amazing these people, their food, and their space are. We had our rehearsal dinner venue cancel on us last minute because of the flooding in Downingtown, and after hours and hours of calling around, Maes agreed to accommodate our 48 person dinner party. Throughout the entire process, they were friendly, accommodating, efficient and thorough. They made sure we had everything we needed to host a successful event. The food was PHENOMENAL. Every bite we put in our mouths was absolutely delicious and perfectly cooked. Their waitstaff (two college girls) were two of the best waitresses we've had in a really long time. They were great at their jobs and made sure we had everything we needed. The space was well-decorated and had a farmhouse vibe which was exactly what we were looking for! Anyone who wants to try a new restaurant in West Chester, please head to Maes, they deserve yours and everyone else's business! read more

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My family and I had dinner here over the weekend. We sat outside since it was such a gorgeous day! We had the Zucchini Bread appetizer which was so, so good! I ordered a cup of the Gazpacho and the Buttermilk Fried Chicken Sandwich for my dinner. The husband ordered the Pressed Cuban and my daughter ordered the Mac and cheese which should have come with fries and fruit but we only received the fries. All of the food was very good but, while the Serves are very nice, service is a little slow, food was missing, and waters were left empty. read more

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I was pretty disappointed after seeing all these great reviews and testimonials. The servers were really sweet and nice but the woman (I assume the owner) who was walking around was cold and not nice. I think she meant to be friendly when she checked in with our table but it was awkward and off putting. The food was not great. I had the fried chicken sandwich and it was simply not good. The color was off and the chicken was tough and consisted of different textures. My mom had pancakes which are difficult to mess up and they were not fluffy and not flavorful. I feel bad writing a bad review for a new small business but I spoke with my neighbors and they also had a negative experience. Hopefully Mae's takes this as constructive criticism because I would love to see them improve! read more

Super food and value. We love sitting outside and enjoying the chicken sandwich especially. Excellent service and friendly atmosphere.

The family enjoyed a wonderful Brunch today! Delightful little restaurant with wonderful food and service. BYOB. My eggs, sausage, bacon and home fries were delicious! The home fries were the best on the planet!! My wife very much enjoyed the fried chicken sandwich. Nice go to spot in West Chester on Gay street. read more

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Ate outside on an early fall day. A long wait on a Saturday morning but worth it! Food was delicious and our server was friendly. Would definitely come back! read more

Went for brunch, had the breakfast sandwich, it was great. It's byob so we brought champagne and they brought a carafe of orange juice and an ice bucket. It was perfect for brunch! read more

So to start off we had to wait a very long time for the food. The ambience was outside, so I guess it was great but the service was slow and the food was mediocre for me personally, read more

Mae's West Chester - Burger and fries , and they're chicken sandwiche - Barbeque Near Me - West Chester, Pennsylvania

Very good! We stopped in for a late lunch and chose to eat on the street. The menu appealed more than other options on Gay St even if the outdoor ambience isn't quite as nice. Service was wonderful as they more than adequately addressed our gluten-free customization. The Burrata and prosciutto appetizer was particularly good, although prob not great value at $15. For entrees we ordered the salmon and braised short ribs. The salmon was good while the short rib with creamed corn was spectacular. I can almost still taste it now. It looks like the menu changes periodically so it's worth a look and we will no doubt try again as different exciting options are offered. I hadn't realized they offered BYOB as this could make the experience even more enjoyable and better value. Give it a try! read more

Mae's West Chester - Salmon (top) and Short ribs with creamed corn and onion (bottom). - Barbeque Near Me - West Chester, Pennsylvania

Their breakfast sandwich with the bacon jam is a special recipe that I feel lucky to have experienced. Dang, that thing is good!! I made it my own by doing a bacon egg and cheese with bacon jam. The home fries are a mix of fried quartered mini potatoes that are a mix of crispy fries and the actual cooked potato. It's a little different than the usual home fries you'd get but still are good. read more

We had a great brunch here! Service was delightful, and our sandwiches and French toast were tasty and well-made. This is a delightful restaurant! read more

loved it here, so cute and had really good food and coffee. Great ambiance too. Stop by if you can.

came in for a late breakfast, got the maes egg sandwich, was absolutely amazing, the potatos are to die for aswell. service was excellent. the vibes inside are just so cozy and cute. will be returning with the family very soon. read more

Delicious lunch! Pancakes were so yummy, I need them again!! Also got tasty turkey and Brie sandwich and the burger was amazing. Great, affordable spot and got to sit outside! read more

Went for a Sunday brunch and really adored the setting and atmosphere. It's hard to give this place less than 5 stars. The place was clean and our waitress was great and attentive. My cappuccino was light as a cloud and the food was exceptional. We had the crab toast, a single pancake and Mae's burger. I also loved their fries! They also have to-go food in their mini 'market section' and family dinners. read more

Mae's West Chester - Baked crab toast, Maes burger and single pancake - Barbeque Near Me - West Chester, Pennsylvania

We had the perfect late afternoon lunch here while sitting in the lovely and comfortable outdoor seating in the autumn sun. The service was joyful and our two appetizers were delicious! I ordered a complex dish that can go wrong in so many ways, but each element was perfect. Sweet steamed clams, deliciously spiced pieces of sausage, fluffy gnocchi, and lightly toasted cheese enhanced bread to dip in the buttery sauce cradling the other ingredients. It was so good, i forgot to photograph it. I will be back as soon as I can. read more

Pretty little place, wonderful servers... but the food... meh. Out party tried the cheese platter, salmon wrap. Fresh oj, coffee, egg breakfast platter (now being served at lunch), shrimp salad (very tiny shrimp). juice was "store fresh"... not fresh squeezed... and starting to turn. Cheese was mediocre... with a creative addition of pickled vegetable. strange. The eggs were overcooked. The home fries were very good... they left the peel on.. and it made a difference. By the way, the bench seating along the walls is extremely uncomfortable... unless you like sitting ramrod straight on a hard wooden bench. The servers are very nice... but doesn't compensate for the food. read more

Love, love, love! Great food, cute spot. BYOB - bonus! Two enthusiastic thumbs up!

Late lunch today at Mae's. First time but definitely not our last! The crab cake sandwich was amazing! Best I have had in a long time. Started with the cucumber watermelon salad. Perfect for a hot day. Finally, Nate our server was the best. He is professional, really nice and really knows the menu. It was a great find! The food is fresh, tasty and delicious. They are BYOB and take reservations. read more

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First time here and loved it!! We had the avocado flatbread, crab toast, quinoa salad and romaine salad. All were fantastic!! Generous portions, super fresh and very fairly priced!! Will definitely be back!! read more

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Roll was very stale, so I took top bun off. Avocado spread was brown. Very disappointed, left most of sandwich untouched on plate and when waitstaff came to remove plates, no comment. Won't be back! It was empty at lunch on a Friday. Should have been my clue!! read more

Amazing brisket sandwich, very tender and flavorful. Generous portion as well. I've had bad brisket, tough and chewy at other places but this quite literally melted in your mouth. Crab toast was delicious as well. A great new spot in town! read more

Mae's West Chester - Brisket sandwich! - Barbeque Near Me - West Chester, Pennsylvania

This is my family's favorite restaurant in town! We love the food both brunch and dinner, the service is always great- our waitress this morning was the best and their chai tea is AMAZING! This is a must for everyone :) read more

Perfect lunch spot ~ we ordered an iced latte, hot latte, crab avocado toast, pumpkin soup, Autumn salad, and chicken sandwich. All were fresh and delicious! The service was wonderful. Very fair pricing and nice portions. Clean restrooms. Followed Covid protocols. Thanks for having us! read more

Love the seasonal menu variety! Never had anything I didn't like. Great place to enjoy West Chester!