"Their menu was imaginative, true to the season, varied (with something for everyone), and most importantly -- delicious."
"Great food with awesome vegan gluten free options."
"The smoked salmon with a tart aioli, smoked turkey with chipotle spread and the summer squash with mozzarella and roasted tomato jam were raved about."
"Healthy, delicious, artful."
"The food was fantastic and everyone said it was the best they had ever had at a wedding."
"Food id elegantly served and prepared with love."
"The food in this place is serious business. It's great prices for a very very curated menu."
Cons:
"The table we sat at was dirty and we never saw an employee come out from behind the counter to address the tables people were using."
"It was difficult maneuvering around people; there must be a collision and plate drop at least a few times per week."
"The bread was a bit chewy."
"Interesting restaurant style... but they were a little under seasoned and cold."
"The butternut squash soup was not thick and richly flavored, the mother of the bride thought it was celery soup it was so watery."
"Very disappointed with my lentil veggie burger yesterday. It was very dry, over-cooked and overspiced with pepper."
"Serving of chicken salad to take out was not fresh. Sickening."
Service
Pros:
"Kind and efficient staff."
"The service was quick."
"Clean and hospitable environment, reasonable prices."
"The staff responded brilliantly when the weather turned everything upside down."
"Counter service from friendly staff."
"The service was immaculate and our guests were all made to feel comfortable and accommodated."
"Everybody behind the counter is so nice and service is very quick."
Cons:
"When you check out they have you choose between three ridiculously high tip values."
"Service was horrible. Took forever to get my order ready."
"I was very disappointed and their professionalism was also horrible."
"Main Course was very difficult to work with after the event; it took them 14 days to respond to my email and a full month to set up a phone meeting."
"Service is almost always snotty. Seemingly stuck up and never willing to alter menu items to accommodate gluten-free requests."
"I immediately wanted to leave with our kids when one of the staff snapped at me in front of people for asking a question."
"In a word, terrible. I waited 40 minutes after placing my order - 40!!"
Ambiance
Pros:
"The decor is charming and sunny, too."
"The place itself is beautiful and so peaceful with a lot of sunlight coming in."
"A real gem."
"Main Course Marketplace had a light, comfortable, laid-back atmosphere."
"Such a special spot... great atmosphere."
"The atmosphere was so cozy and inviting."
"Absolutely loved the whole vibe. Great salad. So fresh. Loved the open feel of eating area."
Cons:
"Seating can be limited/ fill up quick, especially on the weekend."
"There is a lot with very limited parking, and it is very crowded inside."
"Their dining room could benefit from better design."
"It can often be crowded and hard to find a seat, and the outdoor chairs are metal, a terrible idea if it's cold out."
"Only one restroom. There was a line to use it."
"It's a lot of hassle and not cheap for mediocre food."
"I ordered a slice of carrot cake and had paid for it and the lady sold my slice to someone else."
Value
Pros:
"Good prices."
"Food is pretty well priced too, especially considering the quality of the food."
"All were delicious and beautifully presented... They were also reasonably priced."
"Great food at very reasonable prices."
"Food is delicious! And not too expensive."
"The food was amazing and the prices were reasonable."
"Very reasonably price as well."
Cons:
"Price points are equal if not MORE than restaurants in the area that have proper wait staff service."
"Main Course ice/mixers are priced at $10pp, our friends who were married in August in upstate NY paid $4 for ice/mixers pp."
"It just really feels unfair to ask / pressure your customers into leaving a big tip when your staff doesn’t do anything to actually SERVICE their customers."
"For a 'farm to table' place, there are surprisingly few vegan options."
"1$ for bread with the soup? Penny pinch much???"
"Enjoy the money you scammed from me, Main Course, and spend it slowly because you just lost a customer for life."
"It was very difficult get quality time on the phone or in person with Main Course Staff."