Where to eat American food in West Chester: The Best Restaurants and Bars

April 18, 2020 Deane Carmody

Find out what American restaurants to try in West Chester. The borough of West Chester is proud of its long history of hospitality, having hosted its first visitors way back in 1769. These colonial roots still show, with over 3,000 surviving structures dating from before the Revolutionary War. The tree-lined downtown area is listed on The National Register of Historic Places, with such a large collection of Greek Revival buildings that the town was named Athens of the West. It's the perfect place for a relaxing day spent walking and window-shopping.
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10. Dilworthtown Inn

1390 Old Wilmington Pike, West Chester, PA 19382-8211 American, International Dinner Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Private Dining, Seating, Parking Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Table Service [email protected] +1 610-399-1390 http://www.dilworthtown.com/
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4 based on 309 reviews

Dilworthtown Inn

Reviewed By John379

Have been to the Dilworthtown several times and service is always good as is the food. But it was better, both food and service. This visit wasn't much different, server was good but the food was slow.Starters were all good escargots and mushroom soup. Entrees were NY Strip steak and mixed grill, the steak came out medium to medium well when it was ordered medium rare. The mixed grill was good 4 different types of meat, some were good some were a little overcooked. The crab mac and cheese that came with the steak was very good.Dessert was very good, carrot cake and blueberry crisp.

9. Roots Cafe

8 W Gay St, West Chester, PA 19380-3011 American, Cafe, Healthy Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Brunch Takeout, Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Serves Alcohol, Table Service, BYOB +1 610-455-0100 http://www.rootscafewc.com
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4 based on 136 reviews

Roots Cafe

Reviewed By cuddly44

I contacted this restaurant and was kept on hold for 10 minutes. I hung up and called back--oh sorry, Sydney said, we got busy. So she gave me the email address of the manager, and my email to him bounced. We used to like this restaurant,but it is under new management and don't let the name fool you. They are not organic and earth friendly. If those are issues you care about, find another restaurant.

8. Spence 312

312 S High St, West Chester, PA 19382-3342 American Dinner Reservations, Seating, Outdoor Seating, Table Service, BYOB +1 610-738-8844 http://spence312.com/
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4 based on 67 reviews

Spence 312

Reviewed By PAMan804

Returned for New Year's Eve dinner, and was impressed with the food all over again. Fixed price menu was a good choice for the night because there were plenty of great choices. My calamari steak was a perfect blend of tender - salty - pepper hot. Pork chop was among the best I've ever had.

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7. Teca

38 E Gay St 38 E Gay St, 19380-3145, West Chester, Pennsylvania, West Chester, PA 19380-3145 Italian, American Lunch, Dinner, Late Night Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Private Dining, Seating, Television, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Table Service +1 610-738-8244 http://tecarestaurants.com/
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4 based on 225 reviews

Teca

Reviewed By TommyBoy94

With it's warm brick and oak motif, inviting purple banquettes lavish fixtures, excellent service and a full bar, this bistro is another of the fine tavern and restaurant offerings along Gay Street in West Chester PA. Teca means mushrooms and the mushrooms in various dishes were really good. The waiter had great control of the table. Excellent pacing and food was delivered at just the right temperature. If I hadn't read other Trip Advisor reviews I would never had tried something like the pumpkin ravioli, but we had that as a shared appetizer and it was splendid. My wife and erstwhile dinner companion, Barbara, had the Risotto special (Very good, creamy, rich with mushrooms, Kale and other tempting ingredients). Pretty well laced with garlic and though I'm one of the rare Italian-Americans who DOES NOT like garlic, most people are fine with it, including Barbara. I had the pan fried chicken parm with pasta. Wonderful touch of sweetness in the sauce lent by the vegetables, tomatoes and OF COURSE BASIL. (What Italian sauce is not better with basil? Plenty of food (Though not obscene portions), so plenty to bring home. Barbara had the blueberry pie crust with vanilla ice cream for desert with a wonderful sauce and I had the creme brule (Always tricky to get just right, but desert chef did a fine job). Close with two small quibbles. Writing on the menu could be larger and in a related sense lighting could be a bit less dim. Maybe one more lamp on the table. Not enough to spoil the intimacy, but enough to see the menu better. Use the light on your cell phone for better illumination. The second quibble. I'd suggest bringing out the bread without needing to be asked and I'd make it Italian bread instead of the flat bread available. Would we return? You bet!!!!

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6. Nudy's Cafe

300 W Market St, West Chester, PA 19382-2805 American, Cafe Breakfast, Lunch, Brunch Takeout, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Parking Available, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Table Service +1 610-696-4550 http://www.nudyscafes.com/locations.php
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4 based on 116 reviews

Nudy's Cafe

Reviewed By mouser2288

Stopped here for lunch. Food was good but not wow. Should have tried breakfast those dishes looked delicious. I was hoping for some fun sides but chips were normal every day chips and fries were from a bag. Will try again and see what breakfast is like.

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5. Market Street Grill

6 West Market St # 1, West Chester, PA 19380 American, Diner Breakfast, Lunch, Brunch Takeout, Seating, Table Service, Highchairs Available +1 610-429-5328 http://www.themarketstreetgrill.com
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4 based on 100 reviews

Market Street Grill

Reviewed By tammynates

This restaurant was absolutely wonderful!!! The food was delicious and plentiful and the staff was great!!! The food is reasonably priced.Perfect location near our hotel. You must have breakfast there.

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4. Iron Hill Brewery & Restaurant

3 W Gay St, West Chester, PA 19380-3010 American, Bar, Pub Lunch, Dinner, Brunch, Late Night Takeout, Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Television, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service [email protected] +1 610-738-9600 http://www.ironhillbrewery.com/westchester/
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4 based on 623 reviews

Iron Hill Brewery & Restaurant

Reviewed By Carol D

Stopped by Iron Hill on a late Saturday afternoon. Menu had plenty of options as did the beer list. I ordered a flight I created myself and enjoyed the tastes of beer I would not typically drink. The restaurant is also very ADA friendly as they assisted us with the best way to bring our son who uses a wheelchair to access the dining room

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3. Four Dogs Tavern

1300 W Strasburg Rd Rt. 162, West Chester, PA 19382-1632 American, Bar, Pub Lunch, Dinner, Brunch, Late Night Takeout, Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Parking Available, Television, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service, Live Music [email protected] +1 610-692-4367 http://www.thefourdogstavern.com/
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4 based on 374 reviews

Four Dogs Tavern

Reviewed By mepb49

Sat out on patio very pleasant. Good service. Menu is the same as Marshalton Inn. Disappointed in the mushroom soup, lacked enough mushroom flavor. not up to lo al standards. Clam chowder special very good. Pear salad and range house salad very good. Enjoyed the coffee and multiple refills.

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2. High Street Caffe

322 S High St, West Chester, PA 19382-3337 American, Cajun & Creole Lunch, Dinner, Late Night Seating, Television, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Table Service, Reservations, Live Music, Jazz Bar, BYOB +1 610-696-7435 http://www.highstreetcaffe.com/
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4 based on 257 reviews

High Street Caffe

Reviewed By allison o

The restaurant accepted our reservation for a birthday dinner for 7 people yet decided to shut down for snow without ever telling us! Unacceptable! We had people drive all the way from Philadelphia for this! The owner never bothered to contact us. We showed up to a locked, dark place. Let me add- NOT ONE other restaurant in town was closed due to weather! Everything was open EXCEPT High St Caffe. Terrible customer service. They obviously do not care one bit about their customers. If they don’t care to let those with reservations know they decided not to open, then what else don’t they care about? I do NOT recommend this place. JUST ROTTEN.

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1. The Couch Tomato Cafe'

31 W Gay St, West Chester, PA 19380-3010 American, Pizza, Soups Lunch, Dinner Delivery, Takeout, Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Wheelchair Accessible, Accepts American Express, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Free Wifi, Accepts Discover, Accepts Credit Cards, BYOB [email protected] +1 484-887-0241 http://www.TheCouchTomato.com
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4 based on 308 reviews

The Couch Tomato Cafe'

The Couch Tomato Cafe' is a quick/counter-service style establishments. Offering roughly 50 seats indoors and an additional 50 seats on the roof deck. The Couch Tomato Cafe' proudly features an array of fresh, local, and organic items, including artisan p

Reviewed By NickR28

Thanks to TA my wife and I found this little gem while in the Philadelphia area for the day. The cafe upstairs has a very nice atmosphere. The server was being trained and although she had some difficulties, the server training her was right behind her and helped very much. She did not make a mistake on our order but was rough around the edges, to be expected. We had the cold strawberry soup which was lightly sweet with sweet croutons. Unique. I had a beyond burger which was also different and well prepared. The lemonade was delicious. I recommend it for a sweet but not overwhelming drink. They offered two complimentary cups of their tomato bisque soup as well.

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