So I was in town for a few days to see my mom and asked where she would like to have lunch. She picked this place. Staff was nice and the place is clean. Seating was quick. Other than that, it is way over priced for the type of food served. The menu is all over the place and none of the dishes are exceptional. 11 dollars for a chicken quesadilla, really? 13 dollars for Ramen? I have been to 4 star ramen places and they don't charge that much for a basic ramen. We all tried different entrees and none was worth the price. Just a lackluster experience on the food quality. Service was good, the folks were nice. If you cut the prices in half, I might give it a better score, but you would still need to bump up the flavor. read more

Went in for lunch today, the belle ambience cab (wine) is one of the best I've had. I usually go there for that and the tuna app. Rachel L was my server and she was fantastic and personable. Will be requesting her next time! read more

Visited while on vacation. Never ate here before and what I did have was just mediocre. I ordered a tuscan chicken sandwich, which had so many tomatoes on it, it made the bun soggy. The chicken was tender and juicy, but the over all sandwich was just okay. The fries were not good and soggy. I did enjoy the cole slaw however. My husband had a fish and it was massive and he did enjoy it, but he did think it had way too many tomatoes on it and he also didn't like the soggy bun. I had a hard time deciding what I wanted because nothing on the menu truly appealed to me. There seemed to be a lot of items containing fruit and that was just not the flavor I wanted that night. The wait staff was very friendly and the place was clean. I felt the prices were a bit steep however. I wouldn't venture back here again. read more

Just found out this is a chain. However I am sooo glad we came here. We are visiting from Maryland! Portions are big and the wait staff is super friendly and curious! Tara waiter on us. She was really really great. We would come back here in a heart beat! Wish this restaurant would come to our part of Maryland Family of 4 and we left with boxes and not an empty wallett either read more

A friend of mine visited this establishment last night and found a fly floating in his drink. Upon discovery, he informed his waiter who responded with a laugh and: "I would be shocked if anyone ever died from eating a fly." He also was not given a fresh drink. Extremely unprofessional and I believe my friend deserves not only an apology but an explanation as to the waiter's response as well. Feel free to contact me for further details: ladylorelaicc@gmail.com read more

Great atmosphere, maintained a lively atmosphere even when there was barely anyone. Food was small but overall pretty good, I got the chicken blt and thoroughly enjoyed it. read more

Went in with my son before the movies. Beat the food court. I got a Cobb salad which was good but may have been great if they had chopped the romain a bit smaller and tossed the greens with the dressing before building the salad. They used a high quality bacon and blue crumbles were big chunks. Blue cheese dressing was probably home made. My son got pasta with marinara sauce which he really liked. We have been there many times and will continue to do so. read more

Not Your Average Joe's - Hyannis - Home made bread and dipping oil - New American Near Me - Hyannis, Massachusetts

My husband and I dined here last night and had a wonderful evening. Our waitress, Crystal was very attentive and was a pleasure to converse with. The atmosphere was pleasant and the food was amazing! We will be back! read more

Had lunch here today and everything was great. Sat at the bar with my son and his girlfriend and had Trevor, Alicia and Rachel as our bartenders. Service was attentive and friendly. We got Caribbean tenders to share as an app and they were excellent. I had the Jambalaya and it was also excellent. We'll all be back! read more

One of our favorite, fresh food, made to order places! Even if it is in a mall! Our favorite servers Tabatha and Tyler are always on point! "Not your average nachos" are the best! Burgers are perfectly cooked and the fish is always the freshest and cooked to perfection! read more

We love the staff here and the bread but since you reopened the pizza has changed and not in a good way. We got a cheese tonight and it just is not like it used to be! We actually returned the first one because there was no cheese and it was burnt! Second one was sloppy and had sooo much sauce it was gross and I like sauce! It definitely is different overall though, you should go back to what it used to be a year agovery sad. read more

Extremely please with place excellent eating experience.. from walking in the door and being greeted bye the hostess, seated and drink order taken got bread and seem like minutes...Meal was served hot and excellent taste... waitress was Caitlin blonde/brunette girl she was amazing and extremely professional. My family and will be visiting this establishment more often. read more

Disappointed in the chicken ceseard salad. The salad used to be warm this was so cold it felt like it came out out of a freezer. Had to request for bread a couple times, never had too before. Hope things will get better. The bar service tried. read more

1st night back after the renovation for me was 2 weeks ago when we sat at a table. I commented to the manager how excellent the service was. However tonight eating dinner at the bar was just ridiculous. Very very disappointing, across the board. There is no excuse for rudeness and indifference read more

Joe's is surprisingly average for something who claims not to be. I will break this review into things that are above average, average, and below average, in honour of their name. Above Average: Their bread and olive oil is like crack. Maybe they put actual crack in it, that would explain the huge drug problem on Cape Cod. Their catering is also above average, everything I've had catered from them is fantastic. There are an above average number of menu choices as well. The fact that they have a gluten-free menu with more than steak and baked potatoes on it is above average. Average: Their prices are average. Their food is in general pretty average. There's absolutely nothing wrong with it, but it's not incredible.Their drink size/value is average. Some interesting cocktails, some gross ones, altogether average. Service is also average, I have never had an issue but I've never had anyone stand out to me. Below average: Wait time. There is very often a wait, but it's a mediocre restaurant in the mall so that goes without saying. I just don't get people who would wait a half hour to eat here, personally. Children's meals are also below average. I think they're overpriced and the quality is atrocious. I introduce the "wiggly chicken fingers" as exhibit A. Chicken fingers should never flop, wiggle, or fall over limp like a... well you know. In conclusion, don't believe everything you read on the internet. Despite the name, it is quite average indeed. I do enjoy eating here if there is no wait and I'm not ordering chicken fingers. read more

Went for the first time since they reopened. Walked in and was ignored by the hostess who appeared to have nothing else to do but greet us. Strike 1 Went to the bar and waited longer than necessary to be acknowledged. Strike 2 The young man that waited on us ( I can't refer to him as bartender ) strike 3 was pleasant but completely clueless and unbelievable slow. We took it as a sign of bad things to come so we settled up and headed to another establishment to spend our money. We were ignored by 3 employees at the hostess station while leaving and it appeared one of the was in a managerial position. How many strikes do you need?? Not sure why they spent the money on the remodel and no time on training the staff. read more

Sorry, Joe. I wanted to like you, I really did. There were some promising items on the menu. The bread and olive oil everyone raves about didn't even impress. How hard could it be to warm the bread? It came out very cold, which wasn't nearly as appetizing as it would have been warm. Just as well, I suppose, as I was able to save a few calories. I tried the seasonal special, Spaghetti Squash Bolognese. I very rarely send anything back when dining out, but this needed it. It came out cold from the kitchen, very cold, like not even room temp. I hate the idea that someone just forgot to zap it in the microwave...just sad. As sad is the thought that timing was so bad it was actually made to order and then just sat there so long. It wasn't a particularly busy night, so not sure what happened there. The waitress was apologetic and did bring the dish back heated up. The flavors were a bit bland. It could definitely have used some better spicing, but I suppose I was already not into the dish since it had been dragged around a few times before I actually got to eat it. Prices seemed okay, average for that kind of a restaurant. Service was friendly. read more

I travel all over the US We had an OK dinner. After dinner myself and a business associate stop at the bar. No one would wait on us. 2 bar tenders waiting on one person for 10 minutes I left and walk down to Murphy's Excellent service and a great memo. Next time I'm in Cape Cod on business we will go there and recommend to all our business associates. Also visit Captain Parkers for the best Clam Chowder in the country.. read more

We so wanted this to be good because we were really hungry and there were some great Yelp reviews. Not so. The bread is very good with the olive oil dip, but don't eat it all because no seconds for you! The beverages taste generic. The lemonade is not fresh and the ginger ale must be store brand. Terrible. My son and wife ordered the mustard crusted chicken. The chicken was good but the side of green beans was undercooked and the mashed potatoes were definitely not real. Powered mashed potatoes. I couldn't believe what I was tasting for the expense! The sides were cold as well. My younger son got the kid's meal burger and it was completely burnt. The 12 fries on the side were okay. My meal was the Great Hill Sirloin Wedge. I asked for medium, not medium well, and I got shoe leather sirloin. The wedge definitely spent a lot of time in the the fridge-maybe a few days. No blue cheese dressing, but just some crumbled dry blue cheese at the very top. What happened to the dressing? Dry city!! The food was really, really expensive. This is yet another example of expensive food not necessarily being good quality food. read more

My boyfriend and I have visited a few times over the past couple years and have never been disappointed. The quesadilla and pulled pork sandwich are very good and worth trying! Fresh bread with olive oil is fantastic plus free with your meal! All the servers seem friendly. I also highly recommend the margarita. After a 7 hour drive to cape cod it was just what I needed! :) read more

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Last Saturday, I brought some friends who were visiting from Florida to NYAJs, because it has always been my favorite restaurant. I raved about their veggie burger (with beets in it!) and their warm bread and delicious dipping sauce. My sister raved about their gluten free bread and gluten free menu. As soon as we started eating, I felt so silly for raving. The food was all so different, the bread was cold and not very good, my sister's gluten free buns were nothing like they used to be, and my burger was a thin and beet-less mess! I am heart broken. What ever you did, NYAJ, undo it please. I feel like I've been broken up with. My favorite restaurant on earth is gone, replaced with a mediocre one. We'll be back when you go back to whatever business model you were practicing previously..... RIP NYAJ. PS. the sweet little blonde waitress with the accent was adorable and the only reason I do not regret spending money here. read more

The best restaurant in the Cape Cod mall. Bread and dipping sauce is incredible and I ate too much. Focaccia and other bread choices are warm and soft. Veggie burger was excellent, breaded and hand made with the greatest flavor. The bun was a bit large, but it was wheat. Fries were excellent too. Burger came with guacamole on it, which always adds some flavor and moisture. Side salad was large and fresh, great addition to a meal. Food took a while to come out, service was good, but had to ask for drink refills. Personable waiter. Route from mall to restaurant is a little hallway and quite long and strange. Overall great experience and will go back. Many options on menu that I wanted to have. read more

"I've experienced better" is totally right .... I had some time to kill at the Cape Cod Mall and I figured I would pop into Joe's for lunch. I've never had a really bad meal at Joe's but I've never had a great one. I always thought of them to be consistent. At any rate, the restaurant is located within the mall, but you feel like a rat chasing cheese through the maze of alleys and corners one must traverse to get to the restaurant. I saddled up to the bar and waited ... and waited. I almost left. I finally got my drink and ordered the mustard crusted chicken (I keep saying I'll try something new, but it has yet to happen). The entree came about 15 minutes later and "pan-fried" was a mistake. It was like a giant hockey puck. Lots of breading and not a lot of mustard. Fortunately, the fresh green beans were a nice touch! However, what really made it a two-star review (and not to the fault of the restaurant per se) ... were the other customers. Seriously, where do some of these people come from? One guy was arguing with the bartender as to why he couldn't order a round of shots (at 11 a.m. on a Saturday morning). The guy next to me wouldn't shut the hell up although I politely told him I would like to be left alone. When I put my credit card on the bar to pay my tab, he actually GRABBED IT and examined it to find out what type of AMEX card it was. I couldn't wait to get out of there. Inconsistent food. Weird patrons. No thanks. read more

this is always a good stop for dinner when we want to go shopping at the mall, or are on our way further down the cape and are too hungry to wait until we get there! and the bread & dip is the best part! (visited 7/3/17) read more

Not Your Average Joe's - Hyannis - the best bread dip! - New American Near Me - Hyannis, Massachusetts

We ordered take out from here and I don't know why anyone would CHOOSE to go here with all the other options on the Cape. The alfredo pasta was bland and overpowered with flour and lemon taste. I have never met an alfredo I didn't like.. until now. The focaccia was very hard on the crust... and standard focaccia otherwise. The steak tips and mashed potatoes were normal. Bland mashed. Chewy fatty cuts of steak tips. Breaded chicken entrée was SUPER greasy and barely edible. For the price, go somewhere else! read more

We had a great time here! Great bread and olive oil to start. Waiter was very timely. Refilled drinks before needed each time. Wrapped up food which was a nice touch. We got the southwest egg rolls which were every steak filled but flavor didn't totally wow me not sure they go with mustard. Bf loved the of course, this is a very manly egg roll! Got the mustard crusted chicken which was pretty good, honestly a little average lol but no issues and came in a reasonable amount of time. Presentation was really nice, atmosphere was really good. The service is the reason to come it is not something you often on cape cod. read more

My partner and I dined here on June 25, 2010 and found this to be one of the best dining experiences we've had in a long time. This is a chain restaurant, but you would never know it, since they do it right. They are located at the Cape Cod Mall, so you are not going to get a scenic view but that doesn't matter because the service and food is simply outstanding. Our server Anika was so sweet and attentive, I couldn't ask for anyone better. She did everything right and was doing a great job considering how busy she was. The food is very creative and delicious and I considered ordering a second round, that's how good it was. The manager was also very nice greeting the guests and thanking us for stopping by. When you sit down the bring out an awesome bread basket with dipping oil which we couldn't get enough of. I had the cranberry chicken teriyaki with sweet potato cannellonis with sauteed spinach and my partner ordered the waldorf salad. I would return right now if that restaurant was still nearby! You simply must try this place when visiting Hyannis, MA. read more

Second time here. Really like their menu. They have a lot of selections, something for everyone. I ordered the Ahi Tuna with jicama salad. I am a fan of Ahi Tuna, especially when the chef does it justice and just sears it for 2 seconds. It was perfectly done, sliced and plated. Served with crispy greens and jicama, it was very refreshing. My expectations of this place was not immediately high, just do to the nature of the restaurant style and sports bar kind of theme, but I must say both times I was here, I was quite pleased with the meal. They have a full bar and the prices for food and drink are quite reasonable. Oh and today (not on my last visit) they started me out with some real toasty warm chunks of bread and a spicy Parmesan dipping olive oil. Super nice touch, hope they keep that up. read more

Not Your Average Joe's - Hyannis - Ahi tuna. Yummy - New American Near Me - Hyannis, Massachusetts

I really love this place. This was my second visit to NYAJ, the first being last year during a brief family trip. Both times were stellar but this time was even better. We had a party of 7, 5 being children and the servier Arianna was attentive, sincere and friendly. The food was delicious. Our server informed us our happy hour prices on appetizers, so we ordered two to try based on her recommendations. The squash flatbread and tuna wontons were both perfect. The flavors and textures on the dishes were great. We ordered a variety of entrées, cocktail and deserts. The mustard chicken and coriander salmon stood out. We left happy and stuffed. The kids loved their meals and drinks. Every time I go to Hyannis this is definitely on my list on places to stop. They handled our large bunch beautifully read more

This was my daughter's pick for lunch on her birthday, and we were not disappointed! We were a bit early, and the famous bread wasn't quite ready, but it was without a doubt the freshest bread I've ever had, and so delicious with the special dip. My daughter needs the gluten-free menu and was immediately served her gluten-free bread. Her pasta was done perfectly, better than most places with gluten-free options. This is one of the better gluten-free menus in the area. The new almond crusted chicken was delightful, though I found the sweet potato wedges too pasty. Sweet potato fries really need to be cut thinner to retain that unique taste and texture. Service was excellent, as our bottomless drinks were refilled quickly without needing to hunt for our waiter who kept tabs on our dining progress. The offer of oyster crackers for the toddler was appreciated, but the milk needed to be in a sturdier cup instead of a flimsy plastic one -- one squeeze and it would have been all over the place. I want to come back and try the meat loaf! read more

Really wanted to like this place, casual atmosphere, decent looking menu, close to the hotel I was staying at. 1st night sat at bar, and though I was one of 4 people sitting at the bar (and 2 bartenders) service was slow and haphazard. The food is average at best, even for basics. Not a horrible experience, but nothing to go out of the way for. read more

We hadn't eaten at Joe's for a couple of years and took a chance while it was still Summer (crowds around a mall), but it turned out great. They start you off with great tasting bread and serve dipping oil by mixing oil, grated Parmesan cheese and red pepper flakes. Simply terrific! We had the crab cake appetizer and it was hot, very flavorful and had a nice sauce on top along with fresh greens. I had the sirloin meatloaf with garlic mashed potatoes and green beans. My wife had mustard encrusted chicken. We were both quite full when we finished. No room for desert. Food was great, service quick and courteous. Prices are quite reasonable for the quality and quantities. We wondered why we stayed away so long. read more

It's a chain place. Let's start off with the bread. It was stale and cold. How could you bring out cold bread? I ordered the salmon, and it was terrible. Not even edible, we sent it back and had them take it off the bill. Everyone else's food was also not good. Service was terrible. Save your money and eat somewhere else. read more

Great food. Not your average boring stuff. New ideas and great specials daily. Located right in the mall. You can enter without going through the mall. We love the specials on the drinks also. read more

This place had amazing food and I really thought it was worth every minute of the wait for the check. The staff was super polite and accommodating and started the night off with a quick and snappy bustle. Our order and drinks were taken and delivered quickly. Toward the end of the meal our waiter was a tad bit slower in getting us what we asked for and took a while to bring the check, but it was also prime dining time at that point. If you aren't feeling very patient or have a time sensitive date afterward I'd suggest keeping this in mind! The food here was fantastic, everything on the menu looked great while maintaining a good spread of flavor diversity. There is everything from delicious crab filled apps and entrees to good old fashioned burgers. We can't forget the name though! Many of their dishes have a little twist to them. I personally had the not your average meatloaf, which at first look was beautiful but also looked a little skimpy. Half a plate later I realized how incredibly filling and delicious the meal was though! My girlfriend had the blue cheese burger with caramelized onions, the name of which currently escapes me, but she thought it was really good. Being a mooch, I can testify to how delicious the french fries were! From what I've seen of this place it gives a grade A presentation of its food and follows through with a powerfully delicious punch of flavor. As far as atmosphere and cleanliness I found Not Your Average Joe's ideal. The bathrooms are spic and span and the dining room decoration is lively and modern. I especially enjoyed the used of large angled mirrors as wall decor and the large windows which let in ample sunshine. Not Your Average Joe's is located right in the Cape Cod Mall and is a great place to stop for food between browsing or shopping and is honestly worth a drive from pretty much anywhere in the vicinity. The only tiny downside is that the window's provide a stunning view of *drum roll please* a parking lot. Overall I would suggest Not Your Average Joe's for anyone looking for casual dining with amazing food. It's great for family's, friend's going out for drinks or even just a good reunion with someone you haven't seen in a while. I would not suggest this restaurant if you are looking for something significantly extravagant or posh in nature, though it is not lacking in performance it is definitely not a suit and tie establishment. Going on a date? Despite what I said above I did find this place great for our 1 year anniversary.. Like I said above, if you are looking for a really upscale restaurant I'd stay away, but it's great if you just want something fun relaxing and tasty. read more

I learned about Not Your Average Joe's through their ad in one of the local travel magazines, and was attracted to its emphasis on "creative casual cuisine". The restaurant, which is located at Cape Cod Mall, looks great from the outside. We quickly reviewed their menu at the door and decided to break for an early lunch before getting to Downtown Hyannis. I had the balsamic glazed atlantic salmon filet ($11.95), and it was fantastic! My wife also liked her half salad/half soup combination ($7.95). Kid's menu items are $4.50, which comes with a cup of ice cream but no drinks. The restaurant also serves sandwiches and burgers, pastas and pizzas. I later found out that they have fourteen other locations in Massachusetts (mainly in the suburbs) and one in Virginia. After trying out lots of other New England chain restaurants during my trip, I find this small chain to be the best of all the ones that I have tried! Bottom Line: Great, causal restaurant with good food at very reasonable prices. read more

I love Not Your Average Joe's! They have a number of locations in Boston metro, and I think the one on the Cape opened within the past few years. Have been to the Watertown, Mass. location more times than I can remember and it is always a fun time. Their menu has a lot of variety, and flavor and is reasonably priced. The portions are generous and service is friendly. Go there! read more

I came here while on vacation on the Cape. Actually, we drove 40 minutes from Orleans to get here. I'm not sure why, but whatever. There were 10 of us and we made a reservation for 8:00pm. When we got there, the table they had reserved for us was still being used, so they ended up splitting us up 6 and 4. We had to wait a little bit and the waiting area is very small and you feel like you are constantly in the way. Luckily, the tables were not too far from each other and we could still talk a bit between them. The bread and sauce they serve at the beginning is absolutely delicious. I almost filled up on that alone. I ordered the Mediterranean turkey kabobs and watermelon sangria. The sangria was DELICIOUS. The watermelon flavor really shined through. I could have one everyday. The turkey kabobs were fine too, except one of turkey pieces was still pink. I was a bit hesitant to order it at first because I thought it sounded kind of weird, but I ended up liking it. It came with orzo with artichokes and feta, pesto and a yogurt sauce. I wish the artichokes were cut up a little more as I thought they were too big to just pick up and eat and I didn't really like cutting into orzo with a knife. I also wish it had a little more feta. Overall, though, the dish was quite tasty. Our server was very nice and attentive. She never seemed to mind going back and forth to get our large group condiments, etc. and was able to handle both tables really well. The manager also came around to ask how everything was and how everyone was doing. The restaurant was very clean and well decorated, but I really wish it didn't have carpet. I just think carpet where people are eating is never a good idea. I know there are some of these restaurants closer to my neck of the woods, and I have no problem checking them out as well. Also, if I am ever in Hyannis again, I would not hesitate to go back. read more

The memory of being here is quite strong. It was a superb meal all around with fine service and excellent drinks. read more

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Stopped here for dinner w work party of 9. All walked over from the Courtyard Marriott in the next parking lot over on a Monday night around 5pm and we were sat at a table immediately. I ordered a Pineapple Painkiller to start. I was kind of blown away because I have come to learn that they will never be made the way they are made in the Virgin Islands, but this was the best one I've had anywhere outside the VI's. We came just in time for the $1 Oyster Monday's too. Started with 10 oysters on the half shell and the Chicken Dumplings. Oysters tasted fresh, sweet and salty - farmed out of Duxbury MA - and the dumplings were great; cooked through perfectly with a slightly crispy but soft shell and served in a light pool of citrus soy sauce. Daniel H was our server and he was stellar; attentive, sharp, witty, easy going, accommodating, made great recommendations, and obviously enjoys and is very good at what he does. For dining at a large chain restaurant, this was an overall pleasant experience for our group. Will come back again next time we're in town. read more

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