Cool place, no wait staff which is a neat thing. Order at the counter and pick your own drinks from a cooler (including good beer). It's like a school cafeteria for adults. Food has great presentation and appears very fresh. Portions are a nice size. Minus a star for the ZERO personality of the tall female who took our order. Feeling welcome is so important in food service and so easy to execute. Minus the second star for both of our stomachs bothering us very soon after eating. Something was wrong with the food and I can't say what exactly. It all appeared fine and tasted great. Not focusing on this too much (although it is the utmost important thing to have right is food safety, eliminating cross contamination, not using questionable items, etc etc) because this place has great reviews and a great reputation. Maybe the forks weren't cleaned right, idk. read more

Main Course has lots going for it. It's pretty inexpensive, reasonably quick, easily accessible off the NYS Thruway, and it has a diverse menu. There are lots of little kitchen gadgets available for purchase, as well as some pre-made dinners. For dine-in, you grab a clipboard with a menu and place an order up front. Then, you find a table in the adorable seating area and wait for your name to be called. This is my second time dining here, and the food just wasn't as good this time around. I had a bite of the create your own chopped salad here and it was beyond delicious. I am not a big salad fan, but the ingredients were super fresh and the portion was large. For my lunch, I ordered the hanger steak sandwich ($10.65) with roasted onions, melted cheddar, and portobello mushroom hash. I love steak so naturally I enjoyed the sandwich. The sandwich is good, but the potato salad I got with it was really bland. The potato salad looks amazing, but it leaves much to be desired. I threw some hot sauce on it which really kicked it up a notch. I dipped the sandwich in the hot sauce as well, which made it taste even better as well. I also tried to grilled cheese and the blackened chicken sandwich. The grilled cheese would be much better if it were on a thinner bread. The blackened chicken sandwich was bland. The madeleine cookie I had for desert was bland as well. I will stop here again, and I hope Main Course gets an additional star next time. read more

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Now that I have eaten here a few times, I feel that I can update my review properly. With every visit, I fell more in love with this place. All of the food here is just so fresh and looks very inviting. I've spoken to the cooks here and they are more than just friendly... they have a big passion about what they do. And it shows! There's usually a special of the day. It's made to order and (sigh) I'm craving their food right now. I had their roasted eggplant sandwich... which was AMAZING. I am a bit bias because I love everything eggplant, but it was so well done. It also came with a few options of sides: potato salad, mixed greens, thai peanut noodles, roasted veggies, etc. I decided on the peanut noodles. It had a tangy taste but with a spicy zing! I wish I could eat here every week. If you're in the area... stop by this hidden gem. You won't regret it. read more

Main Course - Blackened chicken sandwich with avocado and grilled veggies with a side of Thai peanut noodles. - New American Near Me - New Paltz, New York

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Delicious fresh sandwich. The food tasted very fresh and you could taste that quality ingredients were used. Eggplant was super crispy and flavorful. Bread was also excellent soft inside and crispy outside. Also the strawberry crumble is out of this world. Tastes sweet naturally but not too sweet. Ten outta ten. Highly recommended. read more

Main Course - Crispy eggplant - New American Near Me - New Paltz, New York

Beautiful space, with quality ingredients. But...definitely lacks proper seasoning and is catering to a certain palate that believes using any type of salt is unhealthy. I ordered the lobster panini and it was so bland. I tried using their homemade "hot" sauce to save my meal, but was crushed to discover it wasn't the least bit hot at all. It lacked any heat -- there was so little spice you could eat spoonfuls without any problem. People who love flavor - you were warned! People of the mayonnaise persuasion who think a pinch of seasoning is enough to flavor a whole pot of food..this will be right up your alley. read more

Just get the 1/2 chicken with whatever sides they're offering that night. Don't get me wrong they make a killer sandwich or salad, and even their falafel exceeds expectations, but the chicken is really really good. Deviated from my usual salad tonight and took a chance on it, best decision I've made in like two months. read more

This was a perfect spot for lunch away from the patchouli- dense downtown New Paltz but close enough to the action. Counter service was informative as they had models of the days specials to see and the cashier was patient and helpful. It took a longer-than-average time for us to get our meals but sitting on the front porch was so pleasant we didn't even mind. Loved the multiple flavors of iced tea! Both the chicken noodle and the chicken and black bean soup were delicious. My roast beef sandwhich wasn't the best because the cut of meat was very fatty and the bread was harder than I prefer. read more

Main Course - Roast beef sandwhich and chicken noodle soup. - New American Near Me - New Paltz, New York

We were set on going to the Village TeaRoom but it was closed for a wedding. Thank goodness for this gem. The name was a bit confusing since we thought maybe it wasn't a real restaurant but don't worry about that - it very much is. Casual, quick, but doesn't sacrifice quality. We were super impressed with their sandwiches (only sandwiches and salads). Crispy bread that's soft in the middle, just the right amount of sauce, and the blackened chicken with avocado was delicious. We saw other plates and they looked just as good. Craft beers. And lots of baked goods as well. Yum. Only annoying thing was we did get bothered by bees while trying to sit on the patio so maybe sit inside if that worries you. (They redeemed themselves because they were cute bees ) Five stars. Very dependable spot. read more

I discovered this quaint place walking by... Ordered a turkey soup which was outstanding . Went back for lunch .....very good also ...portions are extremely large .. Great food, atmosphere and decor. Will visit again read more

This place is very consistent. Eaten here a million times and always will. Always check the lunch specials!

This place is better suited to catering than a restaurant. You stand in line to place an order, you have to go to the counter to pick up your drinks again to pickup your order and another place to put your dishes when finished. You'll do everything but cook the meal yourself and the restaurant has the odacity to put a TIP line on the bill. Unbelievable. They reserve the largest table in the restaurant forcing those in a wheelchair to block the entrance. Good is reasonable but certainly not worth the effort. They should stick to catering only. Everyone would be happier. read more

Main Course - New American Near Me - New Paltz, New York

It kinda' looks like a Starbucks inside. Place your order at the register and grab a seat, they'll softly call your name when it's ready. From what I understand, most (if not all) of the food is locally sourced and organic. Because of this, their 'specials' menu is as big as the regular menu. Prices seem reasonable and everything I've had was yummy and quite hardy. Crispy eggplant panini is a standout, for sure. Tons of vegetarian options, and they also do a lot of catering, FYI. Service seems a bit unorganized, but they're usually quite busy. Recommended. read more

Main Course - Crispy Eggplant Panini with Veggie Gumbo and a salad. - New American Near Me - New Paltz, New York

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Main course is one of my favorite spots to eat in New Paltz. I believe all the food it organic, and for that they have very reasonable prices. The people who work there are very friendly and helpful. I always like to order the salads, I love that you can create your own dish and have everything you like and personalized. Their sandwiches are also delicious. I have yet to try their dinner entrees but I have seen them served and they look so good! read more

Every time we come to New Paltz, NY we always come here to eat and this place never fails to disappoint us. Our compliments to the Chef, and staff - the food is fresh and amazingly good. We love the decor and the vibe of the place, and have no problem ordering our food and picking it up at the counter and sharing a table with strangers. My friend ordered the Pan Seared Scallops over Roasted Garlic Tomato Risotto that was simply delicious, and the presentation was something out of a Magazine. I ordered the Organic Oven Chicken that was delicious as well. We were too full to order desert - maybe next time when we travel back to town. My only issue is with the parking lot that is too small, it there is street parking if needed. read more

Luxury Catering Experience Main Course is the most professional, knowledgeable, experienced and delicious choice for your wedding caterer. They counsel and provide advice during every phase of your wedding planning. They are there to answer every single question you may have! They provide a massive menu of drink selections, hors d'oeuvres, first course, entrees and desserts to chose from. They also let you customize anything! In addition, they provide a phenomenal tasting experience! They let you sample all of your selections and simply wine and dine you. The are their to ensure you love everything and are willing to make changes based on your tastes and preferences! They are also there to talk about every detail of your wedding from your day-of schedule to what your "Welcome Refreshment" will be/where it will be served, if you would like a Private Moment as a couple right after your ceremony, your introduction/wedding party introduction, toasts, your first dance as a couple, parent dances, cake cutting, rentals that they coordinate on your behalf (taking care of linens, extra cocktail tables, plates, silverware, high chairs etc and any other items you may need). They iron out EVERY detail for you and even provide a timeline to work from! I also need to praise the Private Moment - this was suggested by MC and essentially gives the Bride and Groom a few minutes alone together to enjoy some hors d'oeuvres and a cocktail and just reflect on becoming husband and wife right after the ceremony ends. THIS WAS WONDERFUL. This was one of the best things about our wedding - just being able to have those few moments alone to take it all in and EAT some phenomenal food! MC had everything prepared for us in advance and ready! Their staff is the most attentive and professional. They truly were our favorite vendor and the one most vital to our wedding day having been so flawless. During the planning process, Amanda, was an absolute rockstar in communicating with me, answering my million questions and even coordinating rentals, setting up the tasting with my parents, sister, and my husband, creating our timeline, seating chart, and overall floor plan for our reception. She truly is brilliant and an expert at what she does. Emily was MVP on the day of the wedding. She was there for my groom and I to make sure we were not without a drink and that we were able to share a split plate with both of our entrees, and enjoy all of our desserts! She was always checking in with us and coordinated a million things so wonderfully with the owners of our venue. Literally the dream team! The entire MC team is amazing. Truly the servers and bartender were so attentive and polite. Last but not least, the food is just the best. It's so fresh, so delicious and beautifully served. MC sources the highest quality local ingredients. It was the most magical culinary experience and tons of our guests told us that our food was the best they have ever had at any wedding. I could seriously go on and go. Just hire MC for your wedding. What are you waiting for? read more

The Sunday salmon lox special is truly special. Crunchy bagel, crispy greens, pickled sides, creamy cheese, and a great company make for a wonderful treat. read more

The food is unquestionably seasonal, organic, mouthwateringly sumptuous, etc etc etc. So, five stars for the food and desserts, particularly the Main Course pie and Rhubarb Meringue squares. However, don't try coming here as a large group on a busy Friday night (with rambunctious kids in tow) and trying to find a table. That will just earn you a hairy eyeball from other patrons. The cashier was pretty emotionless and the manager/chef seemed slightly irked when I inquired about nut allergies. Because of the exceptional quality of food, I would come back if given the chance, but I would also be just as likely to try some of the other unique eateries around New Paltz. read more

Fresh, tasty food healthy ingredients with many gluten free options. Great soup. Many ciders and craft beers. Friendly staff. Highly recommend read more

Amazing food - incredible flavors, fresh ingredients and great ambiance! So glad we decided to check this place out on the way to Adirondacks! read more

We were in New Paltz for the Rock the Ridge challenge at Monhonk Preserve. This looked like a great option. At first, we weren't sure we wanted to stay as it's a "order at the counter" type of venue. However, looking around at other people's food we decided to give it a try. It was SO good! Myself and a friend had amazing salads - highly recommended. Two other friends had sandwiches which they raved about and my husband had a bowl of soup that was very tasty. The decor is mismatched country, which I love. The beverage choices were excellent. Anywhere from delicious coffee to a specialty cocktail. It does have outdoor seating, although it was raining the day we were there. It's a cute place to stop for a really good salad or sandwich. They had other options, but those were excellent! read more

The make your own salad was really fresh and delicious. Food came out quickly. The pictures of local spots in the Gunks was a nice touch.

Main Street is one of our go to places in New Paltz. Food is consistently good, service is fast and there is plenty of room. Parking can be a problem. read more

Great food, great atmosphere. Lovely service & they have a wonderful catering side of the business. Hogan was great to work with.

Off the beaten path of Main St, this is a true gem. Highly recommend!!! Don't skip dessert. read more

Had the delicious reserve wine - very tasty. Got a salmon and broccolini dish. It was flavorful and well presented, but i was still hungry when I finished. I guess that means I should have selected a delicious cookie or some cake, but oh well. It was very noisy and hard to converse in their dining area, but I am not sure how that can be resolved. All in all, I would come again. read more

It doesn't get much better than this place. I've been coming back for years and it's because I can NOT stay away from their build your own salads and lunch specials! But seriously, there is no better place to get a salad in the surrounding towns. To the point where even my friends who have moved to other states will randomly say 'my god i wish I could go to main course right now. I would kill for their salad.' Forever an absolute favorite. read more

Found this place looking for alternative to main st bistro. Very quiet and quaint place. The food was heathy and very tasty. Great place to relax and enjoy brunch. Staff was super nice and friendly. Will add to list of go-to places in New Paltz. Very chill place that is perfect for free wifi which they do not have so knocking off a star but still amazing place and higher recommended. read more

Main Course - Tex Mex Breakfast - New American Near Me - New Paltz, New York

Wonderful, whimsical Magnolia Market vibe restaurant (also caterer) offering fresh unique menu of salads, sandwiches and paninis. Lunch and dinner. A must stop while in New Paltz, New York. read more

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Wanted to try. Stood in line for 20 minutes and left. Lacking good customer service or any communication by staff for people waiting in line almost by entrance door. Figured after waiting in line, making order, waiting for food = 1 hour. Got better things to do. read more

Such good food and wonderful sandwiches on bread alone bread. I love all the options and lunch combos. Great food, great prices, and great veg options. read more

Highly recommend. Delicious roast chicken. Sides were perfect. A bit pricey but good value overall.

i've been going there for a number of years, that know my face in there. i had an unfortunate experience tonight. called ahead to order the smoked turkey panini. asked over phone if it was real turkey, as opposed to deli meat. they said it was real. got there, picked it up, looked at it, and it looked like sliced deli meat. once again, i asked her face to face of it was somehow real turkey, and she said it was. i said it looked like sliced deli meat, but she assured me it was sliced thin real turkey. i asked if it was from a real bird, and she said yes. got home , really looked at it, and it was clearly deli meat. what a disappointment, especially since we go there at least once a week for the last 3 years. the turkey is deli meat, with no doubt. shame for lying to a regular customer. read more

Bruce, Hogan and team are an amazing group to work with. Within 5 days they had planned a tailored gourmet menu and staff to create a marvelous and unusual meal for 6 people in my home in Chappaqua. They are down to earth, friendly and really a lot of fun for my guests to interact with. I make special note of their ability to be flexible and to change gears on the fly. Highly recommend them and can't wait to work with them again in the near term. read more

Their salads are amazing! I love the ability to customize my salad with all kinds of fresh toppings! They are open during this crazy time and I'm so glad to see the lengths they go through to keep their customers and workers safe! read more

After coming here twice while visiting someone in New Paltz I just wanted to quickly shout this place out as being supremely badass. For the area it is exceptional and, frankly, even if this place were around NYC it would still kill. The sandwiches and tartines here are legit, in particular anything with the roasted chicken or smoked turkey, The peanut butter cookies are insane. Amazing cold pressed juices made in-house. Really good omelettes and grilled cheeses. They also have a couple different kinds of coffee, including Irving Farms, a local purveyor, and espresso. It all seems pretty farm to table and fresh and almost kind of old school (they serve a little green salad with big mains). The interior is like some stoned art teacher decided to focus really hard on opening a quality restaurant. I just think it is funny this place ever gets any hate on here because even for a jaded yelper like me it was still surprisingly great both times I came. read more

Fresh food, great outdoor seating area, decent prices! Impressed with this spot! Will be back soon

We are local and this place is our mainstay. Usually order it for pickup twice a week. High quality culinary grade food. Creative specials change daily. An owner that cares about using local high quality ingredients. Always spotlessly clean. read more

I have been there 2 times. The first visit about 2 months ago - We waited a bit but it was not as bad as our second visit. I felt bad for our friend that was with us- his cod dinner was the same price as the 1/2 chicken entree my husband had and the piece of cod was about the size of a business card. The cheesecake was bland and so was the coconut cake. But I liked the dining concept and except for my husbands sweet potatoes, the entree food tasted fresh. All in all it was okay and figured we would try it again. Our visit the other day was horrible. We waited almost 45 mins for our food. It was boxed up to go even though we were dining in. I got the hanger steak sandwich- the meat was chewy, had probably a whole onion on it to make up for the smear of mushroom paste? that was on it. My husband had the eggplant sandwich and said that wasn't worth the money either. (BTW-The potato salad should be labeled as a SPICY potato salad.) The worst part of our visit? The staff was RUDE. We are up at the Gunks almost every weekend during the season. And this place will no longer get our business. read more

I love their "farm to table" business vision. Everything here is organic including their teas are also from local tea businesses. Gluten-free options available for those of you with celiac-scares. With that said. The ambiance is quiet and quaint. Large tables available to seat large families. Small tables in the main dining room. They also offer outdoor seating when the weather warms up. Friendly and knowledgeable staff. Service can be a bit slow at times but I have yet to have any complaints. I honestly wouldn't mind giving them extra time for their effort in getting every order out while ensuring every patron feels welcomed there. read more

Solidly decent, clean, fast, comfortable. The salads are fantastic. I had the blackened chicken salad with black beans and candied walnuts.