Great food great place great service! I go with clients so I can bill the meal to my job as an expense because my bill is always more than I was expecting but if you want great you do have to pay for it! I'm always reminded of that when the bill comes! Love the mini crab cake burgers and the drinks are always strong and the customers are usually Middletown's elite socialites hiding their alcoholism! Lol That doesn't bother me, it's a great place! read more

Good food and service is very good nice place overall excellent meeting place for business or family

Service not good. Sam waited on us. Very slow. Ordered dessert. Never came. We left after 25 min waiting for dessert

Went on a Thursday evening and it was a little busy but we were seated right away. Nice night so we sat out on the patio. Our server was attentive, knowledgeable, and friendly. Both my husband and I got the filet. It had a nice flavor and was cooked the way we ordered it (medium rare for him, medium for me). The wait for our food was about 20 minutes which seems reasonable. Nice atmosphere. Will definitely return if we are in the area again. read more

Cozy and delicious. Great for lunch! Sandwiches and burgers, with gluten free options. Crispy fries and and good burgers. Really nice waiters/waitresses. Loved it! read more

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Very disappointed to have arrived last evening well before the stated hour of 9pm, only to be told that the kitchen was closed due to lack of customers. Really??? The owners should consider empowering the manager to offer patrons who are caught in this situation a gift certificate or coupon for 10-20% off their next visit so they don't leave feeling really angry, hangry, and disappointed. Although we have liked The Main Cup in the past, we will think twice about returning. It's time for restaurants in Middletown and Frederick to start acting like they really want customers to patronize their establishments. The kitchen lost out on orders, the staff lost out on tips, and these customers left very disappointed. read more

The Main Cup was successful and a favorite of many townies and others. It's a shame that you don't use Hemp's meat anymore. The burger meat was fabulous. Changing items like the crab dip and eliminating other items plus and raising prices is a turnoff. Just because you own the restaurant in Frederick doesn't mean you have to align your menu with that restaurant and use all the same suppliers. This is what stinks when New owners take over a restaurant that has been a favorite for years. Not a fan! read more

Went for brunch. There was two of us. The menu is limited so if you have kids that want pancakes or French toast go somewhere else. We got seated quickly as there were not many customers. We waited for over 15 minutes before a server asked if anyone had been to the table yet. She gave us water and our server finally arrived. The food was ok. Not much flavor in the crab cake Benedict. The grapefruit mimosa was very good though. Prices are high and was over $65 without tip for two people. I've been there several times and wanted to try their brunch to see if it would be better but I think it's just not worth it unfortunately for the price of bland food read more

Stopped by for a late lunch with a group of colleagues. Everything was delicious and the service was spectacular. The Maryland grilled cheese was filled with lump crabmeat and was grilled golden brown. Will be back many times in the future. read more

This is a cute little spot that we found after Hiking part of the Appalachian trail. It's in a cute little town and it's an adorable set up with twinkle lights and both indoor and outdoor seating. Our waitress got to see it quickly and we all chose various lunch items. They have lemonade and you can mix a flavor in there to make it unique -- I tried mixing peach and it was delicious. I was torn between the buffalo chicken sandwich and a barbecue chicken sandwich. I ended up choosing the buffalo chicken sandwich because I do not eat bacon and that is part of the barbecue chicken sandwich. When it came time to get our food I found out that a different waiter had taken my sandwich and given it to someone at a different table and was offered a barbecue chicken sandwich. Unfortunately because of my dietary restrictions I was not able to take that sandwich and had to sit while my friends were eating. For the sides we got the creamy pesto pasta. After waiting for a few moments I requested our waitress to bring me my side so at least I would have something to eat while my friends were eating. My food came out a while later and everything was delicious once I had it. The onion ribbons were so delicious! I've honestly never eaten such yummy onions in all my life. read more

The Main Cup - Buffalo Chicken - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Middletown, Maryland

A great place hidden in plain view. It doesn't look like much from the outside, but huge on the inside. Lots of parking behind.the bank I tried the grilled cheese with crab imperial, it was fantastic. I saw a few other sandwiches and meals come out and they all looked great. They have a coffee shop up front, a bar in the back, and a restaurant in the middle. If you are passing through Maryland on I70. It is definitely worth a trip off the interstate! read more

Had an amazing experience at The Main Cup this past weekend. It had been a while since I was last there. The food was even more amazing than what I remembered. The service was also great especially from the manager ( i think his name was Kevin) who introduced himself to us and ensured we enjoyed our experience. Highly recommend. read more

Good food and service. The ambience is always perfect. Not too bright or dark. Good food selection too.

For the wait, the food was just okay. We actually drove out of the way for this place. The waitress was really dry and not very pleasant. She was kind of rude when I asked if the fried pickles were spears or chips, getting sarcastic with me about it even though its a valid question because some places do the spears. The place also lacked AC and we went on a really hot day, after walking around (to kill time while we waited for seating). I dont know. Its alright if you are already there and looking for a bite to eat. I dont like to give bad reviews, especially if the place wasnt absolutely terrible, which it wasnt. Just kind of neither here nor there. read more

It was alright. Thought I'd grab brunch, but didn't realized brunch wasn't offered in. Saturday. So had lunch with my family. It was okay. Thank had the chicken quesadilla which was pretty delicious. Service was okay. But nothing spectacular about the food or service. Only went because of the brunch reviews and recommendation. I will come again for brunch... on a Sunday. read more

The Main Cup - Chicken Quesadilla - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Middletown, Maryland

We had a great time here tonight catching up with old friends. It seems like every time we come back to Middletown, a new place pops up. At first, we assumed coffee shop. I'm sure they have coffee, but it's clear this place is a brew house pub style restaurant and we weren't sad about it at all. The guy was talking like an auctioneer, but I ended up with a couple great beers on tap, so I didn't care one bit. The chips, salsa, guacamole and crab dip were legit, so the appetizers are a win to go well with your beers. Sure would return. read more

What an amazing find. Seriously. The whole Frederick area is so over looked as far as amazing restaurants go. The only reason people from DC come to dine in Frederick is Volt, but there are so many other good places! This be one, yo! Of course, it's not exactly on the same level as Volt so I'm not comparing it to them... but I got to try a lot of things on the menu since I came here with a large group. Starters... hummus...good... but not as good as the spinach dip. Sooooo good. And cocktails? They got em. Lots of em!! Specialty ones too... like the lemonade martini. I had the crab cakes... which might be one of my favorite foods ever (after pizza, of course, duh) They were huge and with lots of crab!! I could only finish one of them. I was debating on that or the balsamic glazed salmon, but I'll have to go back and try that one next time. Our server was really nice. When we asked her if she put the gratuity on the check she went "oh, I never do that" (huh, really?) and our party was 8 people... but we gave her 20%+ cause she rocked :-) I'd totally come back!!! One of my new favorite, and affordable places in the Fredneck-neck of the woods! read more

Yes! We really like this place. Salmon. plant based burgers. Good desserts. Good service. Reasonably priced and seems to have a good following. read more

Food quality is not what it used to be. Sent a sandwich back after two bites and was still charged for it. Won't be back.

Located in quaint little Middletown, MD, a beautiful area with rolling hills and lots of Civil War history, this restaurant is a local treasure that my wife and I just discovered at the urging of a friend who's a server there. We're so glad we did! I'd describe their lunch menu as upscale pub food, while the dinner menu elevates it beyond that, with filet, crab cake, chops, salmon, and other offerings. For this lunch visit we both had burgers, me the Maryland Burger and my wife the Loaded Cheeseburger. Both, ordered Medium Rare, were cooked perfectly. Mine had a delicious crab imperial on top, a combination I wasn't sure about but man was it good. Ditto for my wife's. We also had their yummy Buffalo Chicken Dip. Being a craft beer fan, I had a choice of several IPAs from which to choose, settling on the DirtWolf Double IPA from Victory Brewing Co. Fantastic. Besides the tasty food, the staff is fantastic too, including the owner who was nice enough to give me a little history of the establishment. Everyone I interacted with was great, in particular the hostess, bartender, and servers Kat and Erin. Ask for them, they'll treat you great. Finally, the atmosphere is really cool, with brick walls, nice lighting, and an awesome patio area where we dined. Check out the photos. If you're in the area checking out the nearby attractions, such as Antietam National Battlefield (about 15 miles away), the South Mountain area of the Appalachian Trail hiking, Antietam Creek Vineyards, or other sites, stop in, you'll be glad you did. We'll be heading back soon to check out their dinner menu. Can't wait! read more

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Relaxed atmosphere. Small town feel. Very inviting staff and patrons as well. Everything I have ever had is very good. I have eaten there 7-8 times over the past 3 years or so. Always have good specials. A bit pricey but well worth it read more

Love this place. Cocktails are delicious, food is fabulous and service was attentive and efficient. The vibe overall is casual and relaxed. Really enjoyed the crab cake sandwich! read more

Gave Main Cup another try and the food just not that good anymore. Price are little high for the quality. No longer on the list for place to eat. read more

Cannot see menu without signing up... whatever that means beyond getting unnecessary and unwanted email and texts. So this place is a no-go. Really stupid marketing. read more

This is one of our favorites. The food is wonderful and the atmosphere is charming. Love the outside seating. The service is always friendly but can be a bit slow at times. It is a nice place to sit and linger as you never feel rushed while dining. They offer some great drinks at the bar. Whether you just want appetizers and drinks or a full meal - you won't be disappointed. read more

This was where the first date was for my fiance and I and we continue to go. We love supporting this local gem!!!!!! Great food. Great staff! read more

It was a good first experience. I enjoyed my shrimp salad sandwich. It was chunk full of medium sized shrimp. I'll be back to try more....

My cup was half-empty Quick Note: My hat is off to the restaurants and their staff that continue to serve, and for many strive to survive, during this pandemic First time visit to the Main Cup last Saturday night and it was disappointing. Here's what was good and then what really missed the mark: The Good -Appetizer, Build your own Bruschetta, was good COVID-19 safeguards appeared to be enforced -My friends Blackened Salmon sliders were tasty. Was expecting something like a salmon cake but these were smaller portions of salmon fillet The Misses -Mahi tacos were bland. Think bland, but even blander, even with the condiments. A few pieces of the fish had a bit of a pungent flavor. A real head scratcher was the tacos were served with the fish on top. and cut into small fillet size-pieces. That was not expected -Service was slow and although we found our servers personality endearing at first, it became quite odd by the end of the meal. For example, when delivering the check our server read the check total aloud to us. Now my friend and I are far from an advanced age and I have aced all my recent eye exams. -Remember the Brushetta appetizer? Yes it was good but I could tell the oil in which the pita chips had been fried may have been past its prime Overall disappointing for the cost and food quality. I plan to give the Main cup another shot though - read more

Called to see if they would be open on the Monday of Memorial Day and was assured yes they would be open had out of town guests over and we drove all the way to Middletown and it's closed just really was not professional. There was nothing on their website as well. read more

Fantastic food; fantastic atmosphere; fantastic service! Hope the new owners keep it up

I stopped here for lunch on a quick visit to the area. I was told by a local that it was the place to be and was not disappointed. The restaurant itself is very cool inside and has a nice patio...there is a small parking lot in the back that makes it easy to park even though it is on the Main Street. I took a seat at the bar...the bartender was not overly attentive however she was really nice. I ordered the Maryland Grilled Cheese and was not disappointed...the portion was a lot larger than I expected and tasted great. The sandwich was served with fries and the total came to about $13 with tax (I ordered a water). Overall, I really enjoyed this place and would highly recommend it to anyone in the area! read more

The Main Cup - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Middletown, Maryland

every time you try to do a carry out order they are too busy to accept a carry out order. Dont try to order over the phone anytime on a Friday night at 630-7pm cause they won't take your order read more

Nice decor, bigger than it looks from the outside, all four of us liked our meals, nice staff. Only our first visit. Would definitely go again. read more

Food is alway amazing, build your own bruschetta is always my fav. Service is good and love the way the place is decorated.

My family and I went to The Main Cup to celebrate my daughter's birthday and a wonderful dinner. The blackened salmon was delicious and the blueberry martini was yummy! Our server was Faith and she was great! We will definitely go back for more read more

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True hidden gem in the heart of historic downtown Middletown, MD. I met coworkers here tonight for dinner and drinks. We ordered quite a few appetizers - brussel sprout salad (So good!), artichoke dip, and crab dip. I really enjoyed the soft garlic flavored pita bread served with the dip. I ate a few too many pieces... Ha... But it is a definite must-try! My coworkers ordered a variety of different plates, ranging from salmon to burger sliders to tacos. I got the crab cakes. A bit steep at $28, but they were HUGE! And super flavorful. I had leftovers for later. I would order it again. Our waitress was very attentive and never left a glass unfilled. Cute and charming atmosphere. A great place to meet friends and unwind. read more

The Main Cup - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Middletown, Maryland

Love Main cup, love the owners they did a great job hosting our team meeting with all of our staff. I love going there with my family. It has Middletown Small town feel read more

Try the Maryland Grilled Cheese! (Surprise) Fish tacos are good! Desserts are yummy too read more

I used to love the Main Cup but lately not so much. Food is bland and not a diverse menu.

Please update your page to say 'temporary closed on Sunday's'. Drove from Hagerstown 2 times past few months on a Sunday to find out closed.