Address: | 42 Main St, Concord, MA 01742, USA |
Phone: | +1 978-369-9948 |
Site: | mainstreetsmarketandcafe.com |
Rating: | 4.2 |
Working: | 6:30AM–10:30PM 6:30AM–10:30PM 6:30AM–10:30PM 6:30AM–10:30PM 6:30AM–11:30PM 6:30AM–11:30PM 6:30AM–8PM |
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Kathy Linnane
Weve been here about a dozen times over the last few months on weekends. This place started out as a solid 5. But it turns out they only have one great waitress. Then they have a few ok ones, but most cant handle their tables. The kitchen is slow, regardless of how busy it is. The food started out amazing and has slowly gotten worse each visit. Today is was barely edible. My eggs Benedict had an English muffin that wasnt warmed at all and the actual egg and hollandale sauce just tasted off. My boyfriends sweet potato home fries were definitely not cooked at all and his grilled english muffin was toasted. To make matters worse, the waitress gave us a giant thing of condiments that we didnt want and then disappeared. No way to get any jelly for the toasted english muffin. Also, it took us about ten minutes to get to ask for the bill after we finished because she just ignored us. Lastly, they have zero ideas what their alcohol policies are. Some Saturdays you can get an alcoholic beverage at 11, some at 10 and some anytime. Sunday has the same responses but the one time I went both days in one weekend I was told not until 11 on Saturday but yes at 10 on Sunday. They should really just put up a sign.
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Ashley C
First of all the wait times are long and incorrect. I ordered take out and I was told it would be a 10 minute wait. It was 30 minutes later before someone asked me how long I was waiting, and then it was another 5 minutes before I was given my meal. I would have asked for my money back before the meal came out but I was absolutely starving. Secondly, the food was underwhelming. I ordered the salmon with rice and vegetables. The salmon was tasty, cooked just right and had nice seasoning. The rice had some quinoa and sprouts on it but had no seasoning at all. The vegetables were also just cut up cooked veggies without seasoning. I understand the star of the dish is the salmon but it felt as if the rice and veggies were an afterthought. I didnt finish eating the rice and veggies. Overall this meal wasnt worth the $22 that I paid for it. If you want to wait a long time for mediocre food this is the place to go. Personally, I will not return here.
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thomas nevins
looking for some breakfast in the area and happened upon this spot, pretty busy and crowded inside but we were told we could have a choice of two places inside or we could sit outside, a beautiful day, so outside was it.....seating outside is in a neat little alley next to the building or in an area of picnic tables to the rear...we sat in the alley near the front so we could do some people watching, turned out it was mostly bicyclist watching as it seemed very popular to all the riders what were out enjoying the beautiful july day.....helen was our server and did a great job, we had the veggie skilled, excellent according to my wide, and the hash (pulled pork hash) and egg skilled, both were great, my muffin should have been buttered but it was probably better for me the way i had it....seemed like a popular spot and they had an interesting menu for other than breakfast!!!
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A Private User
Sometimes great, sometimes not. Ive been here several times and its usually pretty good. Its obviously popular due to the large crowds. On my last visit I felt like something simple and tasty so I got the hot dogs. Well, I got simple all right - two cheap, boiled dogs in a flimsy damp bun. I could have purchased a pack of ball park franks and had a better meal at home. Sure, maybe hots dogs just arent their specialty, but I equate it to going to Starbucks for hot chocolate and getting carnation instant mix with water. If theyre trying to set a certain standard then they need to be consistent, not serve one thing well and the other poorly. I wouldnt even order those dogs for my kid because I know she wouldnt touch them - mine are much better!
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Rebecca Cookson
The server Eddie went above and beyond he is absolutely wonderful. My fiance dog and I were unexpectedly out past dinner time. We stopped there to grab a bite to eat eat and we were trying to find something for our puppy as well as hes on a strict diet with specific hours so its not like I can give him any old dog food... it will make him quite sick. Eddie was very understanding and put in a special request for the cook to just have plain chicken and white rice boiled together. Is absolutely wonderful and perfect I cant believe how understanding he was I would definitely go there again if anybody goes please ask for Eddie hes the best!
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Eve Beos
Sometimes good sometimes its not! Ive been here 4 times 3 times for breakfast once for dinner. The dinner time was good and the first time I went for breakfast was great. Yesterday morning I went with my family to have breakfast. Our food took a while to come out and when it did my eggs were cold. When the waitress came to ask how everything is I told her and she said "it just came out, do you want me to put it in the microwave"? I said no its ok. First of all because I was starving and second eggs in the micro thats just gross! The decor of the whole place is so cute I just wish their food was better and consistent.
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Aaron Miller
If youre craving carbs and on the run, stop by and order the veggie grilled cheese. It simply drips with cheese! The portion size was great and loaded with different kinds of veggies including tomato and peppers. Ordering take-out in person takes about the same time if you eat-in. Ive eaten here a number of times and have always enjoyed the food Ive ordered. At peak times it can be a bit chaotic so if you dont mind the noise and hustle and bustle, I highly recommend this place. They have live music so be sure to check the times online.
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Daniel Nazzaro
Janice was amazing. Id rather walk on my lips through broken glass than ever say anything negative about this place. The mushroom Risotto was incredible, edamame and garlicky, we added chicken. The fried haddock fish tacos were perfectly fried light and crispy with the fresh cilantro, uh-maz-ing. We sat in the back "Club Room" (named with a smile, it is a screened in back porch with seating for 10-12. For dessert we had an incredible array of confections. I will think on this place when we are planning our next trip to the area.
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Jonathan King
Somebody else said it first, but I agree...fantastic atmosphere. The night we went was an open mic of sorts. We got to listen to various artists play acoustic guitar and sing. They seemed a tad understaffed and stretched thin, but the bartender kept us happy. The food was really good for bar/pub food. The crab cakes, lobster mac, and fish tacos were all good enough to take a hike through the snow to find again sometime. I really recommend a stop by sometime...just try and time it with the open mic..it was great fun.
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Steve Warner
We visited here for breakfast. The food was very good. I had the veggie scramble. Very fresh and filling. We had a our daughter with us, and the staff were very helpful and understanding when she desired to run around the place. The coffee was very good, and they even gave me an extra cup to go. The fruit was fresh. The french toast was also very good. The cornbread was amazing. I noticed a very good selection of local beers on tap, but I did not try any of those. The price was reasonable. Service was excellent.