Chinese Delight Restaurant
Don't judge a book by its cover... This small little restaurant in the tiny building is unassuming and offers very good Chinese food with quick service. Not bad for a "divey" looking place.
Main Street Cafe
A Berwyn gem with a nice cozy atmosphere that is family friendly (except for the smoky bar). Good food that is satisfying. Friendly service with a smile. This is the place to go when you just want something familiar.
Nectar
Gorgeous world-class restaurant that brings some "hip" style to little suburban Berwyn. Great and artistic Asian-fusion appetizers and entrees with lots of seafood offerings. Also a nice sushi/sashimi menu. Good desserts. Nice wine list (with heavy mark-ups) and great bartenders. Wonderful and fun atmosphere.
San Nicola Trattoria Rstrnt
Quaint and bustling neighborhood restaurant with friendly service and good food. It is Italian fare but not heavy on the sauces for pasta and has great meat & fish offerings. The restaurant atmosphere is one of food, family, and fun. Probably not the place to go on a romantic evening though.
Little Gym
This is a great space for little kids to expend some energy. It is like Gymboree play class but with more focus on physical play. It varies on the teacher what kind of enthusiasm you'll get. The Newtown Square Little Gym is a newer facility so the equipment is nicer and newer than other ones in the area. You will also pay more for this Little Gym. Not for kids who have real ability in gymnastics. Good mom & me programs.
Mansueto Hardwood Flooring Ltd
Spoke to the guy/girl (actually it was hard to tell which the person was). Seemed friendly enough. When they found out we were doing competitive bids from other flooring companies, they bailed and said they don't participate in competitive bidding. Huh? When you are thinking about putting in $50K worth of hardwood flooring, you BET we're doing some comparison shopping. Needless to say, we can't even say if they do a good job. We didn't even have a chance to get to that point!
PROS: Nice enough on the phone!
CONS: Don't see if you comparison shop!
Town & Country Dry Cleaners
This is a nice operation run by a sweet Korean people. They have never messed up any of our orders and we have been happy with their tailoring services as well. They are located next to ACME and K-Mart so if you have some other shopping to do, it is convenient. They have a fast turnaround on cleaning your items.
PROS: No problems, good service
CONS: Not open on Sundays
Galli Nancy
Awesome, awesome, awesome. Nancy saved our marriage. She is a wonderful Christian marriage counselor - but does not push her beliefs onto you. The first question she asked us was "Do you want to make this work? Is divorce an option for you?" and we answered "Yes!" and "No!" and that was it. We had three sessions with her. She helped us really talk to each other and listen to each other's needs. As a young married couple living a stressful Northern California lifestyle with young children, she really helped drive home the importance of the couple being Number One and then all good things follow. It has been six years since we had gone to her and they have had a few ups-and-downs and those were all in the first year after our sessions. She is a warm person, but direct and really hears what you have to say. You feel like she really cares about you - and isn't just in it for the money. She tells you when you don't need her anymore - unlike some other counselors who are all the more happy to continue seeing you since they love the hourly pay even more than they love the thought of helping you.
PROS: Great listener, thoughtful, honest, helps!
CONS: None, really
McKee Benjamin DDS
Dr. McKee is newer to the area. He is located conveniently near Whole Foods in Devon, right on Lancaster Avenue (you park in the back). His office is very comfortable for adults and for kids - there is a nice friendly playspace for the children. Dr. McKee and his staff are extremely nice and accomodating and capable. The fees are reasonable. He has a great bedside manner with children; we have been very pleased with our experience with him.
PROS: Great pediatric dentist!
CONS: None, really
Spa Car Wash & Detailing Center
This is a great little off-the-beaten-path (but still on the main drag that is Lancaster Avenue) car wash and detailing center. The people here are tremendously service-oriented, friendly, and get the job done right. They explain your choices, the options are clearly laid out as you enter the place. There is a large indoor waiting area where you can comfortably watch your car go through its washing if you are so inclined, and they even offer cookies, coffee, and tea free of charge while you wait. They have a great multi-pack service deal also, which is really great if you have an oversized vehicle since it takes off that additional charge.
PROS: Great service!
CONS: None, really