Had to stay near this area so stopped by for a quick dinner. We got lucky as happy hour was still…read moregoing on so decided to order few things from that menu. 1/2.dozen oyster and pigs in a blanket were just to my liking. The buffalo wings were just ok as it lacked sauce and there was no spice to it. Pub burger and mini pizza were like.... kids menu quality from a franchise family restaurant. Service was great as staff were very attentive and super friendly.. We sat inside but the patio seating area seemed nice. Great place to hangout and eat !

Went for the Sunday brunch and it was excellent! Everything was tasty, fresh, well prepared and…read morepresented. If I had to make a suggestion to improve, keep the scrambled eggs in a double boiler to prevent overcooking in the pan. And put out less of the awesome sticky buns to prevent the middle from getting soggy! Service was great, staff was friendly.

A cozy local spot we visit a couple times a month. We always attend the trivia nights and music…read morebingo nights. So Fun! And the whole place participates! The staff is outstanding and they have terrific bartenders, boy do they hustle!! They always make you feel welcome. The menu has good variation for me, nothing too unusual or fancy, but quality food, good portions and they always have specials. Dining inside or out on the patio, it is a nice atmosphere with nice lighting, and Chester County decor. It would also be a lovely place for a private event. Some of the negative reviews are a few years old and most of the staff and management has changed since then, for the better!

We wanted to find someplace to eat outside and we hit the jackpot! Great service, thanks Maddie!…read moreCraft beers for hubby and a nice wine selection. I started with the butter nut squash soup crushed walnuts on top. Ate every bit! Husband had a pulled pork sandwich and fries. Delicious, he only ate half. I had the clam and pasta appetizer. Dozen of steamed clams, garlic bread, angel hair pasta, corn and sausage. Hot and steamy. Not sure the sausage made sense. Can't wait to go back with the family!

In the last few weeks I've hiked trails near Downingtown twice. After my first hike, I came across…read morethe Station Taproom as a place where I hoped to get a beer (or two) while I was waiting for the train back home. After my second hike no question that I wanted to come back here for another visit. Station Taproom is an attractive and comfortable pub with what I found to be an unexpected menu. Many dishes had an Asian influence, but with the additional plus of showcasing some exciting combinations of ingredients. VEGAN BANH MI ::: I had this on my first visit. The sandwich was made with plant-based meatballs, along with carrots, cucumber, plus much more in the mix. (I detected a note of hoisin in the mix, though not mentioned in the menu). "Meatballs" were definitely unexpected in a banh mi. WONTON NACHOS ::: On my second visit to the Taproom, which was last week, I had "wonton nachos". As per the menu, some of the ingredients were "hoisin-berry BBQ pork" as well as mozzarella and pepper jack, and wonton chips. Presentation was important, and I could see that they had spent extra time in plating the dish. A finishing touch was the "micro cilantro" that was delicately sprinkled over the top. I love cilantro, but had never seen it in "micro" form. It was very fresh, wondering now whether they grew it themselves. BEERS ::: On both my visits, "Rachel" made excellent recommendations for hazy IPA's. Great experiences both times.

I love Station. Great place for a beer and a game. They have the best French fries on earth...read more

Went out with a group of 11 before our kids started back to school. Let me tell you everything was…read moregreat! The food was fantastic! Ice buckets provided for the wine (it's BYOB) great decor and service. We got a few appetizers; the bread was warm and fresh. Yara our server was lovely! We had a private room off to the side, and it was perfect. I will absolutely be back! SO good! No photos taken as the company was great- but trust me, everything was so good!

I went here for a friend's birthday party. The staff was very nice and they had a little party room…read moreoff to the side that we could decorate. The food was very good.

Finally had a real meal here. Their mushroom leek omelette and a cherry chai latte. Flavorful…read moredrink and delicious omelette. Staff is super friendly and place is kept up well. A winner for downtown West Chester.

I went with a few friends on a Saturday morning. We were there right at 10 when they opened so we…read morewere seated very quickly. It's such a cute environment! The waitresses that served us were so nice! The avocado toast that I had was amazing too.

Showed up here based on the menu of healthy foods/restricted diet. In the heart of Philly…read moreCheesesteaks? Ain't no way.... Au contraire - had the chicken Sicilian (a house favorite) and it did not disappoint! Great flavors, gluten free, and a perfect portion. Sorry I didn't get a picture because I showed up famished and was on to destroying that plate as soon as it showed up. Was stopping through here on business. Hope to have the chance to come back. There are plenty of options that aren't pizza/sandwiches/pasta.

Omg, we have lived in area over 20 years and never tried this place. Sorry we waited so long! Had…read morean event I was volunteering for next door so ate there afterwards. Service was great! Menu is huge with selections. Overwhelming lol so went with their staple oval pizzas. Our whole table got one and all variations were delish (BBQ chicken, Pesto chicken, Veggie). Fresh ingredients and crust. We will definitely be back to try more!

Bierhaul - Townhouse, West Chester, PA. A special day of eating and drinking with Amigo Dan…read more Amigo Dan was in a cranky mood. Not much video. If you follow me, you know that is highly unusual. I remember liking my beer and the fried pickles were goodish. The beer cheese was good but I would like more flavor from it. Don't blink during the video, you'll miss it.

If I could, I would give this place 6 stars. They had a vasty amount of beers on draft. They also…read morehad a lot of great food items to help the drinking settle down. I didn't realize how big this place was. You could definitely tell that everybody knew each other, but that didn't put a damper on us having equal amount of fun. We came here to watch a hockey game and we had a blast.

Nice spot for lunch! Quick and friendly service, very good food…read more I got the chicken pesto flatbread which was good, chicken not the best ever but I loved the pesto. Husband got chicken fingers and fries and they were cooked perfectly, so crispy and flavorful. Our food came out hot and fresh.

Tucked away in the Paoli Shopping Center, Baxter's American Grille is a neighborhood…read morehappy-tappy/restaurant/sports bar serving up an eclectic mix of comfort fare, pub grub, classic sandwiches, and house specialties. It's pretty obvious that Baxter's isn't exactly the Ritz... but neither is it pretending to be. On the other hand, if you're in the mood for a burger & brew, or just some laid back comfort fare, it's definitely a place to consider. After all, man does not live by foie gras alone. I've always been of the opinion that each restaurant should be evaluated individually - on the basis of how well it fulfills its own particular raison d'être - not en masse. But regardless of where you're dining - however humble or upscale - it's always a good idea to go with what the restaurant's kitchen does (or proports to do) best. Based upon my years of experience as a food writer, the dishes that Baxter's - and restaurants of similar ilk - seem to do best are those that require the least amount of fuss. Take a gander at Baxter's globe-trotting menu... you find such diverse items as steaks & prime rib, chicken parm, Thai stir fry, all-American calf's liver, and a variety of seafood... There's simply too much going for the kitchen's reach not to exceed its grasp... If I want an 8-ounce filet, I'll go to a steakhouse; if I prefer chicken parm, I'll pay a call at my favorite Italian restaurant. Thai stir fry? My go-to Asian eatery... And when I chow-down at Baxter's, as I have over the years, I stick to the pub-grub or similar fare. This, of course, doesn't guarantee success... but it certainly puts the odds solidly in my favor. During our most recent visit, however, my permanent dining companion and I decided to take the "comfort food" route - she settling on the Fish & Chips; I opting for the Home-Style Meatloaf - both of which proved to be somewhat disappointing. When I think about fish & chips, I can't help but recall an incident that took place several years ago... My companion and I were visiting a New Jersey restaurant (thankfully now defunct) that I planned to review. We were seated at the bar enjoying a preprandial libation and checking out the menu. When my companion spied the fish & chips, she asked the bartender his opinion. "What can you do to fish & chips," he shrugged. Well, actually you can do a lot - in this particular case, none of it good. For no matter how straightforward a dish may be, a kitchen can find any one of a number of ways to muck it up. I'll spare you the gory details... but let me simply say that the sorry specimen we were served has remained the worst representative of the genre it has ever been our displeasure to ingest. Fortunately, Baxter's version, while not exactly receiving my dining partner's enthusiastic imprimatur, at least did not incur her wrath. The haddock was at the peak of good health, she said, the batter judiciously applied & done to a golden brown, and the accompanying sweet potato fries perfectly crisp and beyond reproach... Her final word on the matter: "Acceptable." ... And the same could be said for my meatloaf. Hardly the incredible "diner" meatloaf of childhood memory - for which I constantly search - but adequate nonetheless. On the positive side, the texture, neither too dense nor too mushy, was right on the money. And the portion size, as you'll note from the photograph, was certainly generous. On the other hand, the meat lacked anything even approximating seasoning... And the flood of bland-leading-the-bland brown gravy did little to ameliorate the situation. The pillow of mashed potatoes was so-so at best... But, kudos to the kitchen, the side of house-made coleslaw was quite good. Dessert choices round up all the usual suspects... Dark Chocolate Mousse... Apple Crumb Pie a la Mode... New York Cheesecake... Carrot Cake... and Baxter's Brownie Sundae (pictured). This latter offering is clearly the way to go. A Ghirardelli triple chocolate brownie is crowned with vanilla ice cream, splashed with caramel and chocolate sauces, and finished off with whipped cream and a cherry. Yes, very old-fashioned... but very good, very rich, and very suitable for sharing.