Main Line Bistro & Creperie

Bryn Mawr, United States

4.6

Closed now

27 reviews

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Telephone:
+1 610-525-4410
Website:
www.mainlinebistro.com
Address:
1047 W Lancaster Ave, Bryn Mawr, PA, 19010
Nearby public transportation stops & stations:
0.3 miRosemont
0.4 miRoberts Road
0.5 miBryn Mawr
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Takes Reservations
Yes
Delivery
No
Take-out
Yes
Accepts Credit Cards
Yes
Good For
Brunch
Parking
Street
Bike Parking
Yes
Wheelchair Accessible
Yes
Good for Kids
Yes
Good for Groups
Yes
Attire
Casual
Ambience
Casual
Noise Level
Quiet
Alcohol
No
Outdoor Seating
Yes
Wi-Fi
Free
Has TV
No
Waiter Service
Yes
Caters
Yes

Today

Today 10:00 am – 3:00 pm
Closed now
Local time (Bryn Mawr) 6:50 AM Wednesday, May 28, 2025

Business hours

Monday –
Tuesday –
Wednesday 10:00 am – 3:00 pm
Thursday 10:00 am – 3:00 pm
Friday 10:00 am – 3:00 pm
Saturday 10:00 am – 3:00 pm
Sunday 10:00 am – 3:00 pm

Description

Specialties

BYOB serving authentic French Savory and Sweet Crepes for breakfast, lunch & Weekend brunch. We also offer Pizza, Fresh Salads & Sandwiches. For Brunch try Salmon or Prosciutto eggs benedict or French Toast Croissant. Other favorites are the Philly cheesesteak, all beef Burger or prosciutto with fresh mozzarella, or Italian sausage, or breakfast sandwich. Try our fried dough or sweet crepes for dessert like the banana split or nutella Crêpe with strawberries or banana are a great ending or in place of to any meal.

History

Established in 2012.

Mom makes Italian. Son cooks French. Bryn Mawr swoons. The way owner Carmella,

Italian born – «I came over when I was little,» she said – and has spent her whole life around food, tells it, Main Line Bistro is a unique fusion of three passions: French, Italian, and family.

She opened the restaurant in October 2012 with son Cody and French daughter-​in-​law Salome. the idea for the bistro was born when the young couple returned from California, where they were married, with a talent for making crepes but nowhere to ply their trade.

The ownership group worked out a tidy, and tasty, division of labor: Cody and Salome would handle the French cuisine, while Carmella would oversee the Italian. But she readily admits her son’s crepes are the most popular menu item at Bistro, the crepes come in two broad categories – sweet and savory – and include flavors as diverse as Italian Sausage, Chicken Parm, Philly Cheesesteak, Smoked Salmon Benedict or Nutella with strawberries or banana.

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27 reviews of Main Line Bistro & Creperie

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Place rating: 5
Ardmore, PA
Oh goodness. This place is super cute and DELICIOUS. Very light and a little something for everybody. Met the owner and she was such a sweetheart! She made us feel extremely welcomed. We went in the morning during the week so it wasn’t busy at all. She did tell us they get extremely busy during Saturday brunch.
Place rating: 3
Conshohocken, PA
The place was small, but we didn’t have any issues with seating (I think we were there during non-​peak hours). If it were full, some of the seating could be a bit tight and if you’re not used to it, that can be awkward.
We were each given one menu that didn’t have the salad or sandwiches on it, which was disappointing because that’s what I wanted (I saw it was on the menu online). I got a crêpe and it was very good. However, when another couple came in, they were given two different menus – one of them had the salads and sandwiches. Big bummer for me!
The door didn’t shut after anyone went in and out, which was super annoying. The place is so small that the cold outdoor temperature creeping inside through the open door was a menace. The poor waitress had to close the door like 6 – 8 times during our meal (by her own volition).
It was good food, and I’d return, but ensure I knew what was in the menu.
Place rating: 5
Berwyn, PA
Just found this place today. It’s tiny and simple inside but don’t let that fool you. The crepes are delicious! We had the eggs Benedict and Venician crepes for brunch and then couldn’t resist trying the Nutella and banana crêpe for dessert. Everything was light and delicious. Highly recommend!
Place rating: 5
Bryn Mawr, PA
Delicious food, warm welcome… fantastic place for weekend brunch! Have tried all kinda of crepes here: savoury, sweet & breakfast crepes. all of them are awesome! Highly recommended.
Place rating: 4
Narberth, PA
Walking around Bryn Mawr Sunday afternoon looking for a place to eat and we see this little creperie. At first look the name says pizzeria maybe we should go elsewhere, luckily we stayed. The crepes were excellent everything was fresh, the staff was very pleasant. A Coastline, a Chevrai with chicken and a Bryn Mawr were all very good. We will return.
Place rating: 5
Napa, CA
Don’t judge this place based on their sign. They are essentially a creperie, and a great one at that! We came in based in Unilocal reviews and ordered a regular and a gluten-​free brunch crêpe. Both were delicious! The crepes (yes, even the gluten free one) were delicate and thin with excellent flavor and texture. The best I’ve had in a while. The contents were equally delicious! Great service too. We will definitely be returning here! This place just needs better signage and marketing.
Place rating: 5
Mansfield, NJ
Excellent food and service. Something for everyone! We loved the savory crepes and croissant sandwiches. The tiny donuts were a real treat! We will definitely be back.
Place rating: 5
Philadelphia, PA
Staff is wonderful and super friendly. I love coming here for brunch on the weekend. The magic mushroom crêpe is my favorite so far, sooo tasty!
Place rating: 5
Woodstock, MD
Such a gem of a place. Great food and even better service. So friendly and warm. Makes for a very satisfying and lovely meal!
Place rating: 2
Philadelphia, PA
I had a very bizarre experience here. The staff was very friendly, so I think that with some tweaking they could get their act together and create a lovely brunch spot.
I popped in when I was out in the ‘burbs based on positive Unilocal reviews. The place was empty when I arrived and a few teenage employees were trying to fix the sound system. This meant that for the whole hour I was there, there was alternating deafening static and 30-​second clips of whatever was on their ipod (literally ranging from Parisian café music to Fetty Wap). I ordered an egg-​white omelette, which originally came out looking pretty sad… it was very thin, almost translucent, and had no cheese on the inside as the menu had stated. It was accompanied by a croissant that was completely frozen in the middle and sort of thawed on the ends. I usually don’t complain, but this was a little extreme, so I brought it to the manager’s (owner’s?) attention as she circulated through the dining area. To her credit, she apologized profusely and told me she would go make me another breakfast – she said they had just hired a new chef. Unfortunately, this happened at a momentary lull in the static/​music cycle, and so I heard her chastising the cook very loudly in the back kitchen. My second breakfast tasted fine and the croissant was warm, but nothing to write home about. Perhaps I just ordered wrong – apparently their speciality is crepes – but why put an egg dish on the menu at all, then?
Place rating: 5
Gilbert, AZ
Stopped by for a light meal one morning. It was delicious!
Place rating: 4
Freehold Township, NJ
Went for brunch with my daughter. Really loved the crepes. Especially the lox. Staff extremely friendly. Will go back again next time I visit
Place rating: 3
Providence, RI
Cute little family run operation. The chef owner really knows her crepes. I had the veggie eggs Benedict. Really good prepared with care. Service is a bit light but friendly.
Place rating: 4
Philadelphia, PA
I’ve enjoyed Main Line Bistro since the first weekend it opened. It’s a great place for brunch. They have a variety of sweet and savory crepes. The service is usually good and always friendly. The owner consistently checks in on all tables to make sure everyone has all they need. My only suggestions to make this a 5-​star Unilocal rating include ensuring the crepes aren’t soggy if they have something like syrup or Nutella on them, extending the hours of operation, and fixing the restroom so guests don’t have to go next door to Kelly’s. Otherwise, this is a gem.
Place rating: 5
Villanova, PA
I have to say the food was absolutely delicious and the atmosphere was really nice. I’ll definitely come again!
Place rating: 4
Princeton, NJ
I previously overlooked the Main Line bistro because its sign gives the impression it’s just a pizza shop. Thanks to Unilocal,I corrected that yesterday. I’m glad I did. The staff was super friendly; the server seemed to remember the other patrons, who seemed impressed at this.
The space was cozy, if a bit homely, and there was pleasant music on the radio. I got a surprisingly good iced coffee. The nutella-​banana-​ricotta crêpe that I got was a bit too crispy and had too much powdered sugar, but it was a nice, large, honest crêpe with real ingredients. I was quite happy with the purchase. I look forward to coming back to try a savory crêpe as well.
Place rating: 5
Aston, PA
Some coworkers and I recently had a pretty fabulous lunch at Main Line Bistro! I was in a healthy mood so I ordered the Mediterranean Crêpe (sun-​dried tomatoes, spinach, onions, peppers, black olives with parmesan) and a side salad with a wonderful pesto vinaigrette. I enjoyed the crêpe but I think it could use some sort of sauce or some more cheese as there really wasn’t much on there (I know, I know — then it wouldn’t have been healthy!). Loved the salad — it was really just greens, some cabbage and a few tomato slices but it was nice and fresh. That dressing was SO good though that I almost stuck my tongue in the container to get out the last little bit!!!
My coworkers enjoyed their crepes and the fries they got (I did indulge in several fries). They were good fries, don’t get me wrong, but the way my boss raved about them you would have thought they were homemade. They weren’t — they were the frozen kind that come with the crispy coating on them — but they were cooked just right and they were nice and hot.
Anyway, the real highlight of the meal was the fried pizza dough with Nutella and powdered sugar that we shared. It is definitely going to be a repeat the next time we go, which will hopefully be pretty soon because I’ve already picked out a sandwich I want to try :)
The waitress was super nice and helpful and I got a dollar off coupon through my Unilocal app so that was also a plus!
Place rating: 5
Lansdale, PA
Delicious. Sweet owner and nice place. Small and amazing. Crepes are delicious. Come for brunch too. Make a reservation.
Place rating: 4
Philadelphia, PA
Great spot for that most cherished of all human activities, brunch. Offering a wide selection of crepes, I went with the tried and true omelette with bacon, provolone and fried onions. Plenty of street parking out front and a municipal lot across the street, Main Line Bistro should be on your go-​to list for that brunch jonesin’.
Place rating: 5
Bryn Mawr, PA
Always satisfied with my food from here, whether it’s a pizza to go, or eating in for brunch and crepes.
The prices are very reasonable for the quantity, and the staff are super friendly. I believe it’s family owned, and they really make you feel welcome when coming in to eat.
Overall, it’s just a great place that lends some real personality and value to Bryn Mawr.
Place rating: 5
Naples, FL
Cute place to go with my girlfriends. We got the classic Benedict, smoked salmon Benedict, and Venice crepes — all of which were yummy! Great service — we even got free donuts at the end of our meal, awesome. Will come again!
Place rating: 5
Philadelphia, PA
My friend and I were looking for breakfast on the main line and Unilocal brought us here. All I can say is I wish we discovered this place sooner!
They are known for their crepes, so I ordered the Mellas crêpe, which consisted of Nutella, bananas, and ricotta cheese. What a treat this was! Absolutely delicious.
It is a small place, but I enjoyed the quaint café atmosphere. Service was fine. Will be returning.
Place rating: 5
Baltimore, MD
Mmmmmm nothing beats homemade crepes on a super cold morning!
This little spot was empty except for the owner and one other table.
Nonna’s crêpe was awesome! Apples, nuts, cinnamon, whipped cream. Yum!
my bf got the Venice crêpe which he said was fantastic. Tasty crepes, coffee, and a nice owner made this a perfect brunch spot for post– Valentine’s day. Oh, and they had a $ 1 off crepes Unilocal Deal!
Place rating: 5
Croydon, PA
Very good food the salmon and eggs Benedict crêpe was delicious very clean and great service as well!
Place rating: 5
Upper Darby, PA
Very good crepes and you can make your own favor. Nice owner & server. Spending a great time with friend. Highly recommended!
Place rating: 5
Philadelphia, PA
I eat at Main Line Bistro nearly every week, and I always enjoy their delicious food!
You can never go wrong with one of their crepes, especially the Bryn Mawr or any of the sweet crepes with Nutella and fresh fruit. They also have creative salads and delicious Bakewiches.
They also recently began selling coffee products and expanded to a beautiful sit-​in eatery, really giving it a bistro feel. I recommend this to everyone who is looking for a great meal.
Place rating: 5
Bryn Mawr, PA
I love it!!! Super good crêpe in Bryn Mawr town, and the smoothies. The only concern is you might have to wait a bit for the good stuff. The lady who own the shop is also very nice, when I express a little disappointment when I see the sliced croissant, she approved to change to the Nutella crêpe which turned out to be great.