In February 1947 founders Denton and Ethel Mays opened a small convenience store in a rented shed located at the corner of Spring Street & Intervilla Avenue in West Lawn, PA. Soon students from the nearby Wilson High School traveled to the store during their lunch break, requesting the Mayses to craft fresh sandwiches out of lunch meat & bread that the family had for sale. Over time the business outgrew the small shed and would be moved to the basement of the Mayses new home right next door at 2411 Spring Street in 1954. Over three decades later, in 1987, their youngest son, William, assumed ownership and moved the Shop to 2525 Penn Avenue in West Lawn – where it remains today.
Based on 183 reviews, the restaurant has received a rating of 4.6 stars. Price $
✔️ Dine-in ✔️ Curbside pickup ✔️ No delivery
Address:
2525 Penn Ave, Reading, PA 19609
Phone: (610) 678-7971
Website: https://www.ordermays.com/
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Hours
| Wednesday |
9 AM–7 PM |
| Thursday |
9 AM–7 PM |
| Friday |
9 AM–7 PM |
| Saturday |
9 AM–3 PM |
| Sunday |
Closed |
| Monday |
9 AM–3 PM |
| Tuesday |
9 AM–3 PM |
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Reviews
Steve Detwiler
Excellent local shop for sandwiches. Love the bread, easy to order online, quick service. Definitely recommend!
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Chris Mendenhall
Great food. So far I’ve had a California cheese steak and Italian sub, both time with onion rings. My wife got a chicken cheese steak. We both love May’s. She can’t stop talking about her sandwich. I keep telling friends to try them. Can’t wait to eat there again! They provide excellent service, the shop is clean and organized, the staff is friendly and helpful. They have a decent sized menu, chips, drinks and homemade cookies, a variety of snacks and ice cream bars as well. Perfect corner store! I’ll be ordering from May’s for the foreseeable future.
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Christopher Cortazzo
I’m very picky about how my sandwich is made, especially a submarine sandwich. I’ve passed this location hundreds of times and finally stopped in to give it a shot. This place is a hidden Gem. Sandwich was great. Plenty of cold cuts and great taste at a very reasonable price. I will definitely be back again!
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Lori Spitzer
I can always count on Mays Shop for a good sandwich, a beverage and a side ready quickly and at a really reasonable price. This is a family-run enterprise and staffed by wonderful folks. You can eat in the open air at a picnic table or one of two porch tables if those options are available when you visit. I’m checking “dine in” below because today I ate on the porch. Many times, I pick up and return to work with my lunch.
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Anayna Amengual
I had high hopes. The workers are amazing and super friendly.
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Lori Spitzer
I can always count on Mays for a delicious lunch and for my order to be perfect. Online ordering is very easy and the sandwiches are always tasty. Call to order if you can’t manage the online ordering. Love catching up with my former students and giving business to a local enterprise. Orders are always ready quickly. Great to be able to add sides / snack foods / drinks / desserts to make lunch a little more complete. This shop has saved me many times when I needed to pick up something and have a working lunch.
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Richard Scheib
Staff was very polite. Also the food was very good! I just know for my mushroom cheesesteak I have to ask for extra cheese.
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Jennifer Smith
Happy to have visited this sub shop for the first time! Good sandwiches at a very affordable price! Got two large subs for $15 and change! Nice and friendly cashier! Will definitely visit again!
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Scott Russo
This is a favorite stop of mine when I’m in the area. Just a wonderful little lunch counter kind of place. Very broad menu and lots of fried snacky stuff. Not much room for sitting do they do have a nice little deck out front with a few tables
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Lynn Patton
Today was my first time. I ordered on-line, paid, and asked for curbside delivery. I ordered 2 Italians for travel knowing they won’t be eaten until later this evening. I also ordered a Roast Beef, American cheese, lettuce, tomato, and mayo on a pretzel roll. The whole sandwich was toasted and OMG, it was absolutely AMAZING!!! Everything was perfect including the gentleman who delivered my order to my car. I Definitely will be returning A+
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