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".