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    The Main Cup

    4.0 (282 reviews)
    Open 10:00 am - 8:00 pm

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    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Happy hour specials
    Good for kids

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    Alex P.

    Great experience here on a Monday for lunch. It was very quiet as we came during the week. The restaurant is clean and beautifully decorated. Our server was fantastic. I ordered the grilled chicken sandwich and my friend ordered the fried chicken sandwich. Both were delicious and portion sizes were plenty. I will say I felt some of the prices were a little high, but otherwise I enjoyed my experience!

    The Main Cup has gone downhill with new ownership. The food quality has decreased and the prices are way up. The cream of crab doesn't taste like crab. No chunks of crab and is more of a gelatin gravy than a cream. It was terrible.

    Eileen T.

    Great menu with a lot of variety. Great service, fast and friendly and attentive.. Great ambiance with original brick walls.

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    Vy T.

    Food was good, enjoyed the seafood chowder, BBQ wings, and Reuben with fries. It's a cozy restaurant with a little cavern feel to it, with music on Sunday nights. There's both indoor and outdoor seating for good weather days. Service is amazing from our server who checked in on us a couple times to the busboy who caught us outside and mentioned that I forgot my purse at the restaurant because he could see it through the window. He saved me an hour drive coming back to retrieve it! Thank you so much for a great night.

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    Matthew D.

    The atmosphere makes it a nice spot to relax, and the menu offers a decent variety with something for everyone. Prices are average for the area. While the presentation of the food was on point, the flavors didn't quite hit the mark for me this time. I also tried a cocktail that wasn't my favorite, but I'm definitely open to giving it another shot and trying something new next time.

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    Maria F.

    Harmony was our server. She was so cheerful, sweet and attentive. Loved the service. The place is great. The decor is warm and inviting. Matches the old town feel. The food was awesome. The salmon on my salad was freshly cooked. The basil vinigarette went so well with the salad and with strawberries and blueberries added gave the salad just the right amount of sweetness. Had to hold the pistachios due to my diet. Hubby's bacon was cooked just right. Bacon was not super thin or thick. Delicious describes it best. I didn't get to try the avocado toast but hubby said it was very tasty and had a little kick of spicy. Bathroom was immaculate and smelled fresh as soon as you enter it. This place is amazing. Will definitely return.

    Jay J.

    Great service and exceptional food. This is a must do for crab cakes in Middletown. Everyone claims that they have the best crab cakes in Maryland, the Main Cup has the best in the valley for sure. All employees are wearing masks and tables outside we're spread apart for social distancing. Daily specials for today were the ribeye sandwich and shrimp quesadilla. Didn't get either one because, best crab cakes in the valley. Daily happy hours specials on beer and wine bottles are 50% off during happy hour as well. I miss visiting the Main Cup now that we don't live here but rest assured, this will not be the last check In here because we will visit every time we're are in town.

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    Awesome bloody mary carafe! Creative and delicious salads. Friendly and attentive staff.

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    Great little spot, generous portions and awesome staff! It is a slow-moving, relaxed place, but the take-out is always hot and ready.

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    Great food. Hidden a little and parking is tough but the food and service were great. We stop every time we are in the area.

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    Left after being ignored for 25 minutes. #sometimesiminvisible Never given a menu. Oh well...won't be back.

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    Always good food and good service. Get the ahi tuna sandwich and fries with whatever is on tap - you'll be glad you did.

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    Went for lunch with my two year old granddaughter. Food delicious, nice portions. Brought back nice memories from my teen years.

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