Max & Erma’s

One of the best burgers I’ve ever had and very well priced. I got the tortilla burger and is was delicious especially with there tortilla soup!

Second time I’m here in as many days. Nice place! Sat at the bar twice. Really good pub grub! Very nice people working and everything is very clean. Also a nice place to sit have a beer and watch a game. I may be back tomorrow!

We go here occasionally on Sunday afternoons for a good family meal. One of my favorite features about this place is the variety of seating available: traditional booths, high-​top family tables, large round tables, so on and so forth. Furthermore, I have not had an average waitress/​waiter yet as they have all been super friendly and helpful — all above average in my book! I highly recommend the three-​course meal deal as you receive soup/​salad, a burger, and a warm cookie all for $ 8.99!

I was staying at a nearby hotel and popped over for happy hour & dinner.
I sat at the bar area, as they had baseball on the tv screens in that area.
The service was great, I wasn’t at the bar, but a table & my server was friendly and professional.
The happy hour specials are good & the food was better.
I had a couple of local beers on tap & a brat burger… both were very good.
The few obvious local regulars that I talked to were very pleasant…
A great place to have a pint, a bite & watch a game on the TV.

Max & Ermas is very similar to the other chain restaurants (Applebees, TGIFridays). What makes them stand out is their support of the community. And their chocolate chip cookies!
My first visit to Max and Erma’s was during a fundraiser for our parish school. If you took the coupon that was distributed at church, a portion of the proceeds from your meal were donated to the cause. It was crowded, probably because of the coupon, but with the level of service we received, you would never have known that almost every seat in the place was occupied.
I have visited several times since and had enjoyable experiences every time. Even when we had a large party of 18 they were still efficient and friendly.
There are so many great options at max and ermas, but the best are the tortilla soup, burgers and salads. I order the tortilla soup every time I go. Creamy with a nice little kick and a crunch because of the tortilla strips.
Go on a Wednesday and you get a free warm chocolate chip cookie!
Prices are right for the portions you get and service is always friendly.

Super quick service!
Had a salad with shrimp, very tasty. Easy on the pocket book too!
Recommended if you’re in the area!

I’m not a big fan of chains but Max and Erma’s is a bit of a staple in Western PA. With so many of them closed over the recent years it is nice to have a ‘last man standing’ in Monroeville.
The wait staff here are pretty attentive and friendly. You can expect to be seated fairly quickly and not have to wait too long for your food.
I’ve yet to eat at Max and Erma’s and not order their famous tortilla soup. You just have to. It’s not the best soup you’ll ever eat, but it is pretty tasty, and one of the best menu items they have.
I enjoyed a southern chicken salad on this most recent visit. I have had several very tasty salads here and this one didn’t disappoint. If you really want a classic Max and Erma’s experience you should order one of their tasty burgers.

I usually just go for their tortilla soup. It’s something about those little fried tortilla strips that really make it special. I was in the Detroit Int. airport the first time I tried their soup and man was it awesome.
I’ve also had one of their salads. Can’t remember which one it is at the moment but it was pretty good as well. I guess with a place like this you can’t really go wrong. The service was prompt and our waitress stopped back frequently to check on us. Why can’t all waiters and waitresses be like that?
Any how I would recommend you stop on in and try their soup at the least. Sometimes the local newspaper has coupons for lunch and dinner if your on a budget.

Ordinarily, I give M&E 4-​stars but this one gets two because it’s just… less. Another reviewer says it screams «chain restaurant» and I have to agree. Monroeville M&E has no spirit at all. As a regular to the Cranberry, (formerly) Downtown and Shadyside restaurants, Max & Erma’s are all unique and have their own vibe. They start off similar, but then grow organically and take on their own local flavor, which makes them cool. This place? It pales in comparison to the other locations. It’s the equivalent of a copy of a copy of a copy.
Whoever owns this one isn’t aspiring to be anything other than «average» — which is unacceptable if you know anything about Max & Erma. Truly, there’s nothing specific I can point to, but there’s certainly no «love» at this one — everything about this place is just… «meh».

Stopped in for a beer. Got the beer didn’t taste very well. Took one sip and new something was wrong. Waited for bartender to return but she decided to have a 10 minute conversation with her friends at a table. Walked out and put cash on the bar.

Max and Erma’s is one of those chain restaurants that you visit when you have a gift certificate, or in my case agreed to go to lunch with a co-​worker who already decided upon the venue. Don’t get me wrong, this place is fine, I have never had a bad experience and for the most part the service is also good.
I decided upon the dynamic duo, it came with half a sandwich, I chose the club, and soup or salad. I chose their Tortilla soup because it is basically like crack to me. I can’t get enough of it and hey the menu says guilt free so it has to be good for me right?! My lunch mates ordered salad and soup and we waited. That was the worst part the wait. We ordered almost immediately yet we waited over 30+ minutes for our food. The waitress though very nice, wasn’t in any hurry whatsoever. I mean it was lunch, we didn’t have 3 hours to chill. Overall we were at the restaurant well over an hour and fifteen. Pretty long for soup, sandwich, and salad. I probably wouldn’t go back for lunch as I don’t want to go way over on time due to slow service/​kitchen. Great soup though, maybe I’ll get that to go next time.

last year in October I ate here. I was in town for the colts steelers game.
I cant remember my servers name I know he was a male. he was good
the burger and endless fries great

Still a good bet with consistently good food but they no longer offer Guinness draft!
I found that they stopped on Saint Patrick’s Day weekend!!!

First time here. We started with the asparagus app. It’s was healthy and tasty. I had the shrimp with rice and Cole slaw, he had the fish tacos. The tacos were awesome ! The shrimp was okay. Our server, Taylor was very sweet and efficient.

Food was great! Both had the $ 8.99 Soup, burger and cookie special. The tortilla soup was SUPER! Burgers were hot and yummy however messed up one of the orders slightly.
We got the sundae bar as well to split one and it was fully stocked with serve yourself scooped ice cream and a mixed bag of condiments. Cookies were fresh and chocolate melted in your mouth.
Only complaints are that one burger didn’t come out as ordered with requested toppings. Also our server spent more time chatting with friends and paying attention to a business meeting eating in rather than us and we were seated first. Didn’t bring my Arnold Palmer to the table until after I reminded her, even though the other table was served three times.
Even thought one server disappointed the manager and the hostess came by multiple times to check with us.
Highly recommended food and we will be returning!

Always consistent. Looks like they changed their menu again. I got the club. It was above average for a chain restaurant. I would recommend this place if you want to know what you are going to get.

Attentive service for lunch crowd it was really busy. Get the garbage burger 10oz Wow it was so delicious! Glad they didn’t go out of business and they’re doing a great job. Free cookies on Wednesday
Get there people!

This place screams «chain restaurant» but it really doesn’t feel like one. At least… not entirely. It’s certainly a popular stop, as we had a solid 30 minute wait on a Friday night… and I can see why.
The menu offers plenty of options — from sandwiches to burgers (darn good ones) to typical entrees. Plus, they have daily drink specials for those of us over 21.
It’s good eats at very reasonable prices… with ample portions. Honestly, a place with good burgers and «bottomless» French fries is always a solid option in my opinion.
This place is certainly worthy of a repeat visit or at least a try for those who can’t decide on what type of cuisine the group wants to eat. Good stop!

I could never live without their chicken tortilla soup! I literally dream about it! We always ask for Maura when we go in, she does a great job.
They have daily drink specials and a happy hour. This is a good place for a bird to eat or to grab a few drinks.
There is typically a wait during peak times, but it is always worth the wait.

Max & Erma’s used to be a weekly lunch spot, when I worked on the other side of Monroeville.
Why? because no place offers Tortilla Soup that can compare. It’s fabulous and the reason for 4-​stars and not three.
I’m not a burger fan and yes, their salads are good. Not award winning good, but consistently good, which definitely matters. Monroeville’s M&E upholds the corporate standard, well.
Here’s another reason for going here: Trade Wind Sangria. They offer four sangria versions, but this one is a springy version and really hit the spot: Sweet and white with a nice peach flavor.
Service? This store has always managed to have a great, cheerful & competent staff.
So, as nothing can satisfy the need for their tortilla soup, Max & Erma remain on the extended food circuit.