The Original Spence Cafe

"Wow! Our party of 4 couldn’t stop raving about our meals. We had the Winter 3 course dinner available on Thursday nights. Each course was delicious from appetizer to dessert. Gina was excellent as our server. We’ll be back!"

"Absolutely amazing dining experience! The Original Spence Cafe is a gem, truly. We loved everything from start to finish – appetizers to dessert. Portions were outstanding. Every dish was cooked and prepared to perfection. One of the best steaks I have had recently, even compared to some of the local steakhouses. The ambiance was beautiful on the back patio. Our server Graham was very attentive and provided excellent service. We can’t wait to return!"

"We accidentally found this place while walking past the restaurant and thought it looked so cozy and romantic. I remember making a mental note to try this place and we’re certainly over the moon with our dinner experience. Everything we tasted was so delicious! We had the New England clam chowder, Caesar salad, caprese salad, duck two-ways (seared and shredded duck wrapped in crepe), and bistro clam bake. The quality ingredients, cooking techniques, and flavor were perfection. The caprese salad (the heirloom tomatoes and creamy burrata were to die for) and seared duck were especially memorable. It’s also the prettiest looking clam bake I’ve had ever. The mussels and clams were perfectly cooked. BYOB, I recommend bringing a nice bottle of your favorite wine to enjoy with the incredible food. Servers were friendly, attentive, and knowledgable so definitely ask for their recommendation."

"Date night with my husband did not disappoint!! First the welcoming smiles from the hostess. To the incredible waitress and staff! The food was so tasteful and serving size perfect! The atmosphere was relaxing and comfortable! Will definitely return!"

"Hands down the best restaurant in West Chester by a landslide. Look no further to Spence cafe. The real hype is that it is BYOB ($5 corkage fee). Most of the restaurants in West Chester want to push marked up bottom shelf drinks/wines and pair it with mediocre food. It takes away from the experience people want when they go out to eat. Here at Spence cafe since their main focus is preparing quality food, you can enjoy it with your wine of choice. You have to book a reservation because last minute walk-ins often have to wait or are turned away. They have a very focused and mastered seasonal menu. Service is amazing, I loved our waiter Chris and pray we get him every time we book reservations. Food came out timely. We came three times to ensure quality was consistent and it was. I highly recommend people come check out the restaurant. Our favorite dishes were the steamed clams and braised short ribs."