Phone: +18452552600,+18452552650
Address: 175 Main St New Paltz, NY 12561-1162, United States
City: New Paltz
Menu Dishes: 35
Reviews: 2712
Website: http://www.maincoursecatering.com/
"That's one place I will never go back to. Yesterday, I invited my wife and two of her friends for dinner. We arrived around 5:30 PM. At that time there were only two people ahead of me in line. We ordered the food and I paid. During the checkout process I was asked to leave a tip. Since I usually try to be generous, I left 18%, even though I was clear that it was self service we order, pick up our food and utensils, carry it out and when we are done, we bus our own table. One of the basics of food service is being ready for the meal servings, to be prepared for the rush. My guests wanted lemonade without sugar. No luck. We ordered a bottle of sparkling water instead. After I paid, I asked for 4 glasses. The counter clerk handed me one and said the others were coming. What? The dinner service was about to get rolling and they had no glasses? I waited and 6 minutes later I go the second glass. Seven minutes after that the last two glasses were finally cleaned. While my guest were chatting, I was waiting for glasses to drink out of for 13 minutes. Then we waited for our name to be called and the food came after another 15 minutes or so. Most dishes were solidly good. My steak sandwich tasted good but the meat was very well done, which was not my favorite. After we finished our meal, my guests were ready for coffee and deserts. We ventured back inside and picked 3 little cakes from the refrigerated section. Before I could count to three, the place had filled up with dinner customers. The line stretched to the entrance door with at least 10 people in line. There we were with the cakes in line. I showed the cakes to the check out clerk and told her we would take it out and I would get in line. My guests went out and I got in the back of the line. Each transaction took at least 3 5 minutes, with the clerk having to answer questions and take payment. At least 25 30 minutes passed before it was my turn. I ordered 3 cups of coffee and told the clerk that I had three cakes. Two for $5.25 and one for $7.25. She told me that I needed the names of the cakes. I had to go back out and get the names of each cake. When I came back in, the person behind me was getting served. I waited until he was done and paid. She gave me three cups for the coffee self help table. There were three coffee urns. Both of the regular coffee urns were completely empty. Yes, nobody filled the coffee before the evening rush. I told the counter clerk and she told me it would take some time. I waited 5 minutes and saw nobody work on it. I showed my face again, saying nothing but just making sure that they saw me. I am really busy right now, she said. It was true. I waited another 5 minutes. Finally she called for one of the kitchen staff to make the coffee. I waited another 10 minutes. By the time all was aid and done, I barely had any time with my guests. Overall, I spent an hour waiting, not counting the time it took for the food to come out. My evening was ruined. The reason I invited people out was to have the company, to converse and have fellowship. Instead I waited and for all that I paid 18% tip. This restaurant has its pluses. They are dog friendly, the food can be very good on a good day. But the operation is in serious need to build in efficiencies and to be ready for their services. What I experienced is due to poor management. Plain and simple."
Full menu - 35 options
All prices are estimates on menu.
Desserts
Salads
Chicken Salad
Mixed greens topped with grilled chicken, cherry tomatoes, cucumbers, and a light vinaigrette.
Mediterranean Salad
Fresh greens with cucumbers, olives, cherry tomatoes, feta cheese, and a zesty lemon-olive oil dressing.
Grilled Chicken Caesar
Grilled Chicken Caesar: Tender grilled chicken atop crisp romaine, tangy Caesar dressing, parmesan, and crunchy croutons.
Sandwiches
Steak Sandwich
Juicy steak slices, grilled to perfection, served with onions and peppers on a toasted artisan roll.
Grilled Cheese menu
Toasty bread with melted cheese, a classic comfort.
Pulled Pork Sandwich
Tender pulled pork served on a soft bun with tangy BBQ sauce and crunchy coleslaw.
Starters
Dessert
Blueberry Pie
A delightful blend of fresh blueberries enveloped in a flaky, golden crust, perfect for a sweet indulgence.
Paninis & Sandwiches
Composed Salads
Main Courses
Protein Smoothie & Milk Shake
Toast
French Toast
Thick slices of bread soaked in a rich egg mixture, grilled to golden perfection, and dusted with powdered sugar.
Grilled Wraps & Paninis
Burger
Veggie Burger
A delicious veggie patty with fresh lettuce, tomato, onion, and creamy avocado on a toasted bun.
Sandwich Fare & Fixings
Smoked Turkey
Sliced smoked turkey breast served with a side of cranberry sauce.
Chicken
Grilled Chicken
Juicy grilled chicken seasoned to perfection, served hot and tender.
Specialty Dinners
Blackened Chicken
Spicy blackened chicken seasoned with Cajun spices, served tender and juicy for a flavorful meal.
Vegetarian
Parmesan Asparagus
Grilled asparagus spears topped with savory melted Parmesan cheese.
Famous Meats By The Pound
House Dinners
Cold Subs
Street Food
Original Sodas
Starbucks Coffee
Chris
Food was great. Pulled pork sandwich was out of this world. Perfect with two young kids.
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D
Food was delicious! Staff was very friendly and helpful. Will definitely be coming back.
Katie
Food is fresh with big portions, and the interior is very cute! They have gluten free bread.
Aaron
Delicious and fresh. Who knew potato salad could be so good? And the lobster club was excellent. View menu
Jesse
best salad ever, but i won't be in New Paltz forever so open a location in Syracuse, NY!! it would be a hit i'm sure!!!
G
It is a very nice place with excellent food. There are tables to seat outside. The best is the service: for a couple of days I had issues with my stomach and they spent a lot of time figuring out with me what I could eat and prepared special meals for me. I highly recommend it!
Malina
Honestly, I really looooove places like this. It’s amazing. A little oasis of a culture outside of the city. I adore some custom made food and drinks. They have a huge choice of a things you can never try anywhere else. It’s a small town but such a good quality food and stuff they make. Recommend this place! View menu
Ryan
Been coming here since I went to college at newpaltz. Always the freshest items and delicious offerings. A real sucker for a massive build your own salad. Nice location, albiet parking sometimes requires walking down the street, but that has never been minded. Nice selection of drinks in the case too, kombuchas, sodas, tea, n/a cocktails and prebatched add your own liqour quarts (for to-go id imagine). Also other items like home goods, teas, local honey, snacks, and even canned fish. They also do catering for larger events! Will continue to patron this establishment for years to come! So stop by if your in town, im sure you wont be dissapointed.
Janelle
The Main Course is a wonderful restaurant as it gives one many options. You can build your own salad by completing a checklist on the clipboard when you enter or you can order something off the menu. I noticed that they provide takeout in a paper bag and use paper products for their takeout containers, but the best option is to bring your own reusable container, such as a tiffin. Even a small salad is quite large, so I packed half of mine in my tiffin to take home. Note that they put the salad dressing in a “compostable” plastic cup. These are not compostable anywhere in our area, and I would suggest requesting your salad dressing directly on the salad until they start using some other kind...
Frank
That's one place I will never go back to. Yesterday, I invited my wife and two of her friends for dinner. We arrived around 5:30 PM. At that time there were only two people ahead of me in line. We ordered the food and I paid. During the checkout process I was asked to leave a tip. Since I usually try to be generous, I left 18%, even though I was clear that it was self service we order, pick up our food and utensils, carry it out and when we are done, we bus our own table. One of the basics of food service is being ready for the meal servings, to be prepared for the rush. My guests wanted lemonade without sugar. No luck. We ordered a bottle of sparkling water instead. After I paid, I asked fo... View menu
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Cafés Charming cafés offering a variety of freshly brewed coffees and teas, along with light snacks, pastries, and desserts. Perfect for a morning pick-me-up or an afternoon treat in a cozy atmosphere.
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American Enjoy classic American comfort food with juicy burgers, crispy fries, hearty steaks, and creamy milkshakes. Indulge in familiar flavors and timeless favorites that celebrate the culinary spirit of America.
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Vegetarian Delight in our vibrant collection of vegetarian dishes, crafted with the freshest greens, rich flavors, and savory spices. Enjoy a wholesome, delectable plate that celebrates nature's finest ingredients.
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