This place had the best ketchup in pliadelphia, as well as elevators and compliant waitresse. However they didn't put American cheese on my burger after I specifically said so. Elevators to bethrioms which I thought was convenient read more

Not Your Average Joe's - Ardmore - THE BURGER - New American Near Me - Ardmore, Pennsylvania

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Haven't been to a NYAJ in years since moving back to Philly. This location in Suburban Station is pretty big with multiple levels. Although I think it's a shame the bathrooms are located on the second floor. My uncle has a pretty bad hip and he had to climb many steps to use the rest room. That logistic aside, the menu had a good variety which is something I always liked about this restaurant. It's not all "the usual suspects". The whipped feta dip looked promising but I went for the Ahi Tuna Wontons instead. I did not regret it. Even my dinner companion with the bad hip tried them and approved. For entrees he had the sirloin tips-no surprise there, he enjoyed and they did look quite good while I tucked into the Korean Beef Noodle Bowl, also very good. I would go back for sure especially during a game day as the area we were seated in they used a projector instead of tvs. Love!!! read more

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Not Your Average Joe's is actually quite average. I have not been wowed by anything I've ordered from here, but the food is fine. I do give them credit for having a diverse menu at least. read more

Not Your Average Joe's - Ardmore - Crispy Southwest Chicken Salad - New American Near Me - Ardmore, Pennsylvania

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Phenomenal food! I got the mustard crusted chicken the chicken itself was crispy nothing crazy but wow the asparagus and the mash potatoes were phenomenal ! Service good too read more

Not Your Average Joe's - Ardmore - MUSTARD-CRUSTED CHICKEN - New American Near Me - Ardmore, Pennsylvania

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Grabbed a late breakfast at Not your average Joe's in Ardmore. The complimentary bread with dip/spread was delicious. I ordered a bacon/ egg wrap and asked for my eggs to be well done. They tried BUT pI needed my eggs a little bit more well done. My friend said he would eat it later ( so we took it to go). My friend enjoyed the chicken n waffles. read more

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I live in Ardmore and having been coming to Not Your Average Joe's for a long time. Food is always good and they have a great happy hour with delicious drinks like my favorite pineapple concoction! Today however was not stellar. My friend and I sat at the bar and for a period of time were the only ones there. Service was slow and our server was largely absent. She appeared to training another employee and didn't seem overly concerned about serving customers. She never offered to do simple tasks like refill water or bring more bread. She was obviously distracted and failed to do her job. We arrived at 4pm and it was close to 6 when we left. That's how tediously slow the service was. On a positive note, the pasta bolognese I ordered was tasty! read more

If a Suburban Square shopping spree has stirred up the gastric juices - and a sojourn to the Ardmore Farmers' Market added fuel to the fire - then it's time to get down to the serious (or at least semi-serious) business of eating. The Square offers a number of dining options... none of which is likely to cause a serious ripple in the delicate fabric of the rarified restaurant universe. That being said, however, Not Your Average Joe's, the 22nd entry in the Massachusetts-based chain's stable of casual American eateries (the only other PA outpost is located in Glen Mills), delivers the gastronomic goods more often than not. From the very moment of its February 2015 debut, Joe's has been wildly popular - and with good reason. Domiciled in the building that was the Suburban Theater, followed by the Ardmore Farmers' Market before its move up the street, the restaurant is smack in the middle of everything and easily accessible. The interior is done up in au courant open industrial décor, but still manages to exude a certain welcoming warmth. There are bustling bars on two levels, a roof deck overlooking Suburban Square's central courtyard for al fresco dining, and an immense rear wall upon which vintage movies are projected. The key to success, though, is the food. Made from scratch, it presses all the right culinary buttons - sandwiches, salads, pizzas, entrées, decadent desserts, gluten-free options - and is both seasonally changing and reasonably priced. In addition, the restaurant boasts a very nice wine list, with 21 selections by the glass, and 20 brews on tap. In other words, Not Your Average Joe's fills in all the blanks. It's just right for a laid-back lunch or casual dinner... and it's especially recommended for a leisurely afternoon snack and/or libation after the noonday crowds have vacated the premises. If this latter possibility sounds particularly attractive, the Nacho Average Nachos are something of a must. Nachos in various and sundry incarnations have become omnipresent snacking staples on restaurant & bar menus recently. I've tasted many variations on the theme over the years, and Joe's version is right up there with the best of them. Most nacho presentations, no matter how delicious, tend to resemble the gooey regurgitation of an endangered species. Nacho Average Nachos' touch of creative artistry, however, is not only a feast for the palate but the eyes as well. The crispy corn tortillas are arranged in a tower-like structure, held together with melted pepper jack cheese, and garnished with morsels of chipotle braised chicken. The base is awash with a cumin-sour cream sauce and sprinkling of avocado-spiked corn kernels. A spiral of fresh cilantro adds a decorative crowning touch. A definite winner. If you stop by for lunch, as six members of our family did recently, salads and sandwiches take center stage. Continuing in the Asian-infused vein, the Thai noodle chicken salad definitely places first in the salad sweepstakes. Slices of perfectly grilled moist & succulent peanut sauce glazed chicken are presented on a bed of chilled lo mein noodles garnished with chunks of tomato, cucumber, mango, slices of red onion, and smattering of peanuts. Once again, as noted immediately above, it's that extraordinary sesame-ginger vinaigrette that adds immeasurably to the festivities. The grilled chicken Caesar (pictured) is also quite good. Bite-size pieces of romaine lettuce are tossed with a first-rate lemon-garlic dressing and sprinkled with shaved Romano cheese. Once again, the sliced grilled chicken is extremely moist and tender, and the crunchy pizza crisps add a flavorful textural contrast. Dinner entrées run the gamut... from chicken: piccata, enchiladas, mustard-crusted... to seafood: salmon Vietnamese, herb-crusted haddock, Jambalaya... to beef: steak frites & anything but average meatloaf. All are worthy of consideration, especially the meatloaf, which is stuffed with fresh mozzarella and companioned by great mashed potatoes and a zippy BBQ gravy. Two, however, are absolute standouts. If you're a bivalve lover, the rosemary-skewered New Bedford all-natural scallops should be right at the top of your dining agenda. On the other hand, if you're at all carnivorously inclined, the sirloin tips clearly beckon. For dessert, there's only one choice, Not Your Average Joe's claim to fame: the outrageous "Peanut Butter Thing." Peanut butter and chocolate chunks are folded into vanilla ice cream and rolled in Oreo cookie crumbs. A crown of whipped cream and drizzles of hot chocolate & caramel sauce complete this utterly decadent scenario. If you decide to indulge, I'd seriously consider postponing your next cholesterol test. As I mentioned at the outset, Not Your Average Joe's isn't about to set any new culinary standards... But the food is carefully prepared, attractively presented, and eminently satisfying - and that is a praiseworthy mission statement for any restaurant. read more

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I'm extremely disappointed with our experience. We had a 6:00 PM reservation, arrived on time, and by 6:45 PM we were still not seated. The host stand kept telling us they were "just waiting on a table," but it was obvious the delay was because the previous party had been sitting there far past their time and no one from the staff was managing the situation. What made this even more frustrating is that we were dining with my grandmother and my one-year-old child, both of whom have early bedtimes. We planned carefully around this reservation, only to end up standing around for nearly an hour with no clear communication, no apology, and no effort to make it right. Watching the same occupied tables linger while we waited was incredibly inconsiderate given our circumstances. What's the point of taking reservations if you're not going to honor them? A reservation should mean something. Poor time management and lack of accountability completely soured the experience before we even had a chance to eat. Unfortunately, this level of disorganization makes it hard to justify coming back. Ultimately we decided to leave and go elsewhere. Don't go to this restaurant unless you want to waste your time read more

A bit expensive for what you get (quality/size) but it is right in Suburban Square, so what do you expect? There's plenty of seating and service is pretty good though, so there's that. It's a casual spot that was surprisingly empty for Sunday brunch when we went, though it did start to fill a bit after we left at around 1. My husband ordered the Tuscan chicken sandwich, which was kinda dry and not very flavorful, and also small. I got the lobster roll and clam chowder, which were good, and the lobster roll was stuffed with meat. I actually really enjoyed the free focaccia with garlic-parm-red pepper dip--the focaccia was a bit rubbery but the dip was great! read more

It certainly lives up to it's name ... perhaps a name change to Less Than Average Joe's. Fried chicken was barely warm, fries were cold, had tomatos on sandwich even though we expressly said no tomato. And this was on a Tuesday night, with the restaurant practically empty. The restaurant needs a refresh - after 11 years this place is boarderline dingy; banquet seating is so old that I practically had my chin on the tsble, there are unrepaired ceilings from leaks. read more

Very cute location in the middle of the town center with an outside option or indoors with a huge screen for game watching. They offer various choices for dinner. Not itching to come back but a good meal choice to try something new read more

I love the Suburban Square location and have been meaning to try Not Your Average Joe's for a minute. I met a friend for dinner last week and we really njoyed our waitress Mya, our food and cocktails. There's a lot of space and a large projector TV, which would be great to watch games on. We were served a tempting looking basket of bread with a dipping oil when we arrived but neither of us touched it. Tip: Servers should ask if customers want bread to cut down on waste. What We Ate: Cheesesteak Egg Rolls (5/5) Fire Cracker Shrimp (5/5) (my friend first ordered the coconut shrimp but they were out of them) Sweet & Sour Chicken Bowl: grilled chicken, red & green peppers, onions, steamed broccoli, pineapple sweet & sour sauce, jasmine rice. (5/5) Chef Bryan's Jambalaya: chicken, shrimp, andouille sausage, veggies simmered in a Cajun broth with seasoned rice. Packed with flavor is an understatement! (5/5) What We Sipped On: Lemon Drop Martini (5/5) Pineapple Painkiller: House infused pineapple rum, cream of coconut, OJ, fresh pineapple and nutmeg. (5/5) Espresso Martini (5/5) (I first ordered the Skull Drink: crystal head vodka, blood orange, lime, spiced simple syrup, black salt and red wine float but they were out of the blood orange, so the good ole Espresso Martini it was) I took a star off because we had to ask multiple times for our table to be cleared of dirty dishes and they were out of a couple of our first choices. Overall it was a good experience and I'll definitely return. Njoy Life Tastefully... Cheers! read more

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NYAJ is a place we've gone regularly as a family since it opened in Ardmore. The kid consistently enjoy the focaccia and olive oil/romano cheese/garlic/red pepper dip that comes with every meal. However, over the years, we've noticed their focaccia is less fresh (comes to the table cold, like it's been refrigerated) and my son has now learned how to make focaccia with caramelized onions that's frankly better than NYAJ and the dip is super easy to make. so strike one reason why we go to NYAJ. We all loved their clam chowder. But when we went last week, the chowder while still tasty was mostly potato chunks it seemed, less clam. so strike another reason to go to NYAJ. We also usually order their chicken nachos as an appetizer. I'm pretty sure in the last few years the serving size has halved (it used to come on a large rectangular tray, now it comes on a small rectangular try that's literally half the size). I've never really loved any of the entrees at NYAJ except the mustard panko crusted chicken and the Super Crunch salad, but neither of those seem quite to par from the past. It is nice though to sit outside on the upper deck and look out over Suburban Square. I'm just not sure if it's worth the price and lesser food experience though. read more

We were seated by a lovely hostess outside, but then were ignored for 20 minutes until we decided to leave. There were tables seated after us that had a server attend to them multiple times. Wish it had worked out. read more

Food- absolutely NO FLAVOR. I had the Thai chicken noodle salad, and there was not one iota of seasoning in it. No sesame oil, chili, etc. Just shredded cabbage or something, over-cooked chicken breast chunks, spaghetti, mayo (for some reason), and fried noodles on top. Not average, just below average. Three of us crammed into a booth, with 3 pieces of tiny stale bread squares. Not good. Definitely won't be returning. No wonder it's empty midday. read more

The food was surprisingly delicious. I really enjoyed my Reuben fish sandwich as it was crispy, fresh and tasty. My daughter had a chicken Caesar salad and seemed to enjoy that and my sister had a fresh vegetable and rice bowl. The complimentary focaccia bread was fresh, fluffy, and the dipping oil with garlic and spices was great. Our server was very lovely and accommodating. We sat outside and asked the hostess to wipe off our table as... it was outside... and birds were hopping around the area. She seemed to be a little bit piqued by that request; I know dealing with the public can be exhausting at times. Over all it was a great experience and I would definitely return. read more

I was genuinely excited to try this place after hearing good reviews from friends! We came in and got seated right away, the server did an amazing job and tried to make sense of all of our 10 orders. She was absolutely fantastic in terms of accommodating us and making sure we got everything we needed. When we got our food, everything looked amazing. I ordered the Smokey Joe and it was a decent sized burger with plenty of fries. It was a messy burger but it wasn't by all means bad at all. It hit the spot! The pulled pork and patty really melded together and overall, every bite was packed with bbq flavor. The pickles helped cut down the richness, making it balanced. The fries were just as good as fries could be, crunchy and not oversalted. I was looking forward to the cole slaw but instead of a bite of cold, crunchy cole slaw, I had a bite of lukewarm, rubbery cole slaw. It's not a big deal because it's not the star of the show but it was something that bothered me a bit. I couldn't focus on the flavor. Regardless, the burger was still good! For $18, yes, it was expensive and it didn't taste like an $18 burger but considering the area it's located in, it made sense. I'd come here again if I was in the area with some friends but I'd probably consider alternatives as well. read more

Not Your Average Joe's - Ardmore - Smokey Joe Burger* - New American Near Me - Ardmore, Pennsylvania

I ordered the garlic parmesan wings, pizza and chicken tenders with a pomegranate fiz drink. Everything was good, service was great maybe because it was so busy at the time. The ambience was nice quiet and the place has upstairs seating. read more

Not Your Average Joe's - Ardmore - Chocolate chip cookie explosion - New American Near Me - Ardmore, Pennsylvania

The best upstairs bar on the mainline........ I went to NYAJ for happy hour it was just the environment i needed after a long day at work. The Bartender avery was so nice to me. I can be very indecisive at times but she was patient and understanding. She made me this incredible drink that also looked very cool. I posted a picture of this drink with my review. I will most definitely be back as much as i can to see her. read more

Not Your Average Joe's - Ardmore - The drink i was made was so cool. - New American Near Me - Ardmore, Pennsylvania

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came here during friday happy hour special. we ordered several items and drinks. My favourite was the fries, the rest were quite average. Staff were kind and flexible with the seatings. We sat at the bar first and moved to the rooftop patio. Should you come here? for the space and environment, yes, but don't expect too much from the food. read more

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Went to lunch during the week and overall had a very good experience. Gave 4 stars due to the cost of the items on the menu. Definitely on the high side so be aware. I had the Ahi Tuna salad - about $26 bucks. The service was impeccable and I love the ability to pay the bill with scanning the code and using your credit card/Apple pay right at the table. More restaurants should use this tool as it saves a lot of time. read more

Not Your Average Joe's - Ardmore - Ahi Tuna Salad - New American Near Me - Ardmore, Pennsylvania

Met my friend at Not Your Average Joe's for lunch. The restaurant was decent, with an outdoor rooftop dining area. I ordered the white sangria that tasted like flavored water. Tried their chicken and shrimp bowl with all shrimp. Enjoyed the cut up mango. The meal was okay. Everything was very "average". I enjoyed sitting outside under the umbrella shade, and I had no issues with parking in the garage. A good option for a lunchtime chit chat. read more

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The sweet and spicy cauliflower bites were very good. I never had them and was looking forward to trying them, and it didn't disappoint having them here. The service was a bit spotty, but our food came out quickly. The dining area was bit unkept. There was water between tables with the warning slip and fall sign. It wasn't clear as to why it wasn't mopped up?? Overall, my party enjoyed our food. All made in house. read more

Not Your Average Joe's - Ardmore - Sweet & Spicy Cauliflower Bites - New American Near Me - Ardmore, Pennsylvania

I can see how Not Your Average Joe's might be a good place to grab a beer while watching a sporting event, but maybe not to celebrate Valentine's Day. There were a few positive things about my experience which is why I'm rating it 4 stars instead of 3. 1. The parking garage was very convenient and made for a quick walk to the restaurant in the cold weather. 2. Reserving a table was easy and they provide a 15 minute grace period. We were 3 minutes late and they honored our reservation. 3. Service was stupendous. Our server was Alexis. She gave us a warm welcome as it was our first time dining here and was attentive the entire night. To start, Alexis brought over complimentary focaccia bread, which she stated the restaurant makes all day long and is constantly coming out fresh. It was served with an oil mixture of red pepper flakes and Romano, Parmesan and another cheese that I can't remember. I wish the focaccia was warm, but it was still tasty! For my meal, I got the Ahi Tuna Poke Bowl. I've tried tuna poke bowls a number of times in my life and I have to say I was a little disappointed with this one. It was somewhat dry and the rice/quinoa mixture didn't seem like it was cooked all the way. The rest of the ingredients were delicious, though. I thought the rice should've been softer. Another thing I'd like to note is that it does get loud in there so be prepared to amplify your voice when you visit. Alexis offered us the dessert menu, but we were just too full to accept. They had amazing options to choose from. I'd come back to Not Your Average Joe's, however, it won't be during a busy Valentine's Day weekend. read more

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Awesome Brunch Wonderful Friendly Service We ate outside under the orange umbrellas on a gorgeous sunny day. I had the Cobb Salad which was huge and Delicious. My Colleague had cheesesteak eggrolls which she loved. My other colleague had a Margarita pizza which she said was excellent. read more

Decided to go out on a saturday night last minute no reservation no problem 15 minute wait. Asked do you mind upstairs...nope. when you get upstairs you overlook downstairs... Well you can see the kitchen area from the seat i was in over in the corner what do i spot and only paif attention to it because i heard the door slam so loudly was a microwave. So i watched as they heated up toppings for nachos then pork for my cuban sandwich ...very tasteless i dont recommend unless you like paying crazy prices for microwaved food. 1 star is way to many for microwaved food in a "freshly made," kitchen as a worker told me on a fb post of theirs. read more

We've eaten here multiple times. The positives are that it's easy, available and they feed you large quantities (which is a positive with my elderly parents who see that as good value for the money). They also have a really well marked allergy menu which is a plus for me. It's absolutely what you would expect from a big restaurant in terms of ambiance and menu creativity. The staff is usually above average and they're normally pretty efficient. It's also a plus you can pay right from the check with a QR code. read more

I've been to NYAJ at other locations, but never to the one in Ardmore until now. The service was terrible. My partner and I sat at the bar with dirty dishes next to us for a half hour (with no one sitting there) before someone took them away. Bar/counter was never wiped down. It took twenty minutes for us to even be acknowledged by the bartender and it was not busy in the slightest. There was a fly in my partners beer. The people sitting next to us (two different groups) had to walk to the end of the bar to close out because they could not get the bartenders attention for whatever reason. We then had to do the same. Definitely would not recommend this place to a friend. read more

Found near Ardmore Music Hall where I was going that night. The waitress didn't really check on us. The pulled pork sandwich was very good - didn't eat the fries. My girlfriend got the pepperoni pizza and it was delicious, but a little greasy. Also had a delicious marg! read more

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A pre-Mother's Day dinner with me and my girlfriend. Let me say how we sat at the bar it was 2 bar servers and the bar was not crowded at all. One young lady came passed several times attending to the couple that was sitting next to us, finally one young lady came to ask us if we were help we both said no. We order wine and sat for 35 minutes talking and realized no one came back over, we ask for the check and said to the server you never came back to take our food order, she said OH! And walked away. I asked to speak to the manager who was courteous, he apologized in the middle of him apologizing and asking if we wanted anything else the server walked and was like yall mad!! We left and ate at Lola Garden where the customer service was a 10/10 and the food was delicious ‼ read more

Pretty standard, loud restaurant with mediocre food and very bad service. My wife and I went here together and the server got both of our orders wrong; the drink menu was relatively small but the server didn't know anything about it (what they had and didn't have, the beers on tap, etc); and the restaurant quickly got too loud to hear one another easily. There are too many other hood restaurants around to bother going here. read more

Although this is a chain, the food is pretty good. It is consistent so you know what you order is what you expected. I like their salads and they are willing to do replacements. I don't eat meat and they are willing to replace the chicken for something else. They always ask about food allergies. All in all a decent experience. read more

Well another one bites the dust! Just not up to par anymore. Even the atmosphere is different from when I was here last. Salad which I used to LOVE was just thrown together. Nachos were cold. Sad because this used to be a really nice place to eat. I do t know but a lot of restaurants have gone way down hill after Covid. They just don't seem to care about the quality of food they serve. Also had 15 health violations!!!!! Red flag. I won't be back. read more

Not Your Average Joe's - Ardmore - Wardorf salad - New American Near Me - Ardmore, Pennsylvania

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Guys i just had a drink here. However the atmosphere was very vibrant and inviting. Staff was friendly. I'll be returning for a full experience soon and checking back in with you guys wit a fuller review read more

Not Your Average Joe's - Ardmore - New American Near Me - Ardmore, Pennsylvania

The last few times I had been would've scored 4 or higher, but the last visit wasn't the most pleasant. It has nice ambience, and the sirloin tips were amazing. The bbq meatloaf was a little bit too much. The bread and the garlic olive oil are amazing, which I know from past visits, but the server only brought it out after I asked about it. The server frequently forgot our requests, though he was seen hanging out with his coworkers in a pretty empty restaurant. read more

Not Your Average Joe's - Ardmore - Sirloin Tips - New American Near Me - Ardmore, Pennsylvania

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Food was great, service was ok had to keep flagging my waitress down. Food: Buffalo tenders were amazing came out hot and was very tasty Jambalaya was extremely salty rice was good but sauce was wry salty sent that back Cheese steak egg rolls very tasty came out hot and crispy Kids Burger & fries was very good burger taste fresh and grilled fries were also good Drinks: sangria taste good but really wasn't strong(alcohol content wise) Strawberry lemon drop was great nice and strong (alcohol wise) read more

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Average food and service for an upscale price. Me and my husband got chicken dumplings, the sirloin tips, and a korean beef & noodle bowl and our bill was over $100. The bill did not include any beverages. The sirloin tips were overdone and the whole meal was mediocre at best. read more

I enjoy the food at "NYAJ" and have been to this Ardmore, PA location a few times. The cheesesteak appetizer is amazingly good! Very layed back atmosphere which invites ways to easily meet and greet, bring friends and colleagues and a cool spot to have great conversations with the one you care about! Good Energy, Good Vibes and a romantic outdoor setting upstairs. Will definitely be here again and again and again. read more

I have been back a few times and enjoyed my experience. I have gotta salads and great desserts here. I believe the one time I went was just a bad day in the kitchen. The services is decent as always. I will definitely be going back, especially for the desserts! Also don't forget the delicious bread... read more

November 17, 2021 I went with 10 others to celebrate our common retirements for lunch. I found the place clean and waitstaff attentive. Everyone seemed to enjoy their burgers, pasta, soups and I ordered the AHI Tuna Salad, $23.00. The tuna was seared to perfection. Nice, juicy, fresh, not tough, and the flavors of toasted sesame seeds, sweet soy glaze, pickled ginger and diced mango with orange-sesame vinaigrette blended together made my taste buds jump for joy. Do I recommend? In a heart beat! S. read more

Not Your Average Joe's - Ardmore - Ahi Tuna Salad. Very yum. - New American Near Me - Ardmore, Pennsylvania