So I had it in my head that Boxwood Coffee was a big chain like Gregory's Coffee. Which in fact has…read moreonly 50 or so locations. Which is still a chain. Starbucks has over 36,000 locations. Dunkin. Or Dunkin Donuts as we used to call them has 13,000 locations. Boxwood has two. Very local. Very focused on ethical sourcing. Very cute inside. I happened to walk in this morning when the boxes were still in the counter so I guess the pastry is from Balthazar's but hey you could do a lot worse and if Balthazar is baking it every morning what's the difference? I had a pistachio cream croissant. They have a selection of pastry. Little chest of beverages. Very clean. Cozy. I ordered a cappuccino and honestly the only negative was it took forever. Honestly so few people at 7 am and all of them were waiting for their order. 15 minutes? Maybe a little less. But not fast. Great cappuccino. I am buzzing from it. In a good way. I will definitely be going back. It had a little leaf drawn in the foam. Service was good. Just slow. Boxwood if you are reading this, and I don't see why you wouldn't as I am a Yelp elite and currently an All-Star and author of a very popular book (see my profile, no spoilers here). Boxwood I would do more to emphasize that you are local. I don't know what that would be but while cozy also fairly generic inside. Just my opinion.

Loved their pistachio macaroon and strawberry shortcake latte! They were both amazing! Service was…read morefriendly and helping when trying to decide what to order! Ambiance was very chill and perfect spot to do some remote/school work!

I loved studying here! It was a cozy and mostly quiet coffee shop in such a great neighborhood…read more What I assume was the owner and her workers were very kind and super helpful navigating the menu and what I should get. I ended up getting a banana nut muffin, which was cooked nicely with a nice crunch on top. I did not get to finish it because I was full from eating breakfast at home, but I enjoyed it all the same. They have great wifi and great seats to get work done.

WOW. Nothing but fantastic things to say about Serra Doce. Karolina and I met a friend here and it…read morewas SUPER cute. The cafe has a lot of space. It's also nicely situated near the Summit train station making it really convenient for travelers. We both ordered Raspberry Hibiscus iced tea ($3). You get a lot, for what you pay for. We were pleasantly surprised. Additionally, the tea was really nice, just sweet enough to not be bitter, but not artificially sweetened. It was the perfect refreshing drink for a sunny Saturday in Summit. We also split the Serra Sweet Apple sandwich ($8.50) with jam, apple, cheese, and glaze balsamic on wheat bread. It was amazing. The crunch of the tangy apple paired with the saltiness of the cheese and sweetness of the glaze balsamic and jam was well done. I don't typically choose apple on sandwiches, but I appreciated this. Will be sure to return.

Fabulous fresh food and friendly staff. Lucky to have in town and lovely outdoor seating when the…read moreweather is good.

Good portions and taste at a great pricepoint. The staff is so kind as well. The outdoor seating is…read moreperfect on clear days. Marigold's is a great gathering spot to hang with friends that I'll be coming back to.

Fueling Up on Springfield Ave…read more Stopped by Gregorys Coffee - Summit on Springfield Ave in downtown Summit with a friend on a Sunday evening for a quick grab-and-go coffee. We came right before closing, and even while they were winding down, the space felt clean, cozy, and welcoming. I ordered a small vanilla protein cold brew ($8) through the InKind app for easy pickup -- it hit the spot. It wasn't busy when we stopped in, but being right downtown, I can easily see this being a popular stop during peak hours. It's a great place for fueling up before hitting the local shops -- or recharging after. There are tables, chairs, and outlets available if you're planning to stay and get some work done, though we were just grabbing and going. We lucked out with street parking, but I imagine it depends on timing. Friendly staff, smooth ordering, and a cozy vibe. It's on the pricier side, but I'd still come back for another fuel-up.

Came here for a quick coffee and matcha since I was around the area. I had ordered an iced fall out…read moreboy with oat-milk. It tasted really great, the taste to the hazelnut was good! The drink kinda tasted like a brown sugar, which I loved! 10/10 Unfortunately the matcha wasn't the best, it was very watered down with too much oat-milk. No taste to it at all. Service was okay, I greeted first & wasn't a word said to me. More like of what do you want & that's it. Wasn't so welcoming. Ambiance is pretty chill, you can sit there of course & be able to work / study. Had to give it a 3 start for the service & matcha.. Probably wouldn't come back to this location exact.

Had a very sweet time. The atmosphere is cute and cozy. Not an enormous cafe but you'd be surprised…read morewith the amount of parties are seated here. The food does slowly arrive though so anticipate that. The chai had a good balance of strength and sweetness. The donut was sweeter than usual for me. Highly recommend a visit here.

We had an awesome lunch on the early side and had no trouble getting seats! We ordered a latte,…read morerose saffron latte, matcha slap to drink! As each is hand made, they came out within a few minutes of each other. All were delicious, but definitely pricey! For food, we had avocado toast, egg Sammie with beef bacon, and the anday salad burgers! Each was different with many layers of flavors, from onions to aioli. As a side, we tried the masala home fries. These were good, but I prefer crispier potatoes, so not a reorder for me. Cute interior with friendly, albeit slow, service! Want to try some shakes and waffles next time!

There is parking in the side and back…read more The staff is absolutely friendly. I got an iced vanilla coffee and my girls got the smoothies. The very berry and the chocolate peanut butter -- they were both a hit. Great sizes for both of them. The location is very chill. They have tables and seats and lounge chairs to do work or just spend time with family/friends. Highly recommend checking this place out!

This is a very cute small town local cafe.! Soo cute and cozy…read more This place seems to be a local favorite and I can see why. The environment is veryyy cozy, with alot to look at! They also sell local made items throughout the cafe. The workers were very busy and seemed to be able to work well under pressure and still be nice! They offer light and healthy breakfast items such as; croissants, overnight oats, fruit cups etc. and they have all great coffee drinks. My cold brew was very smooth, not bitterness. I would come here over and over if I was from the area. RECOMMENDED!!

Last night we hosted our wedding, and let me tell you I have never in my life had so many guests at…read moreany event RAVE about the bartenders. Every guest I spoke to told us that they were so amazing, super attentive and really energetic about the day. They really made every guest feel special. We had them bring their custom wood bars and they were so beautifully done.

From the owner: We provide a mobile bar ready to serve with all the necessary bar accessories & innovative custom…read morecocktail menu, along with an equally impressive spiritfree menu. All you need to do is provide the alcohol and we will handle the rest. Our bartenders and servers are personable and knowledgeable. We take any event bar hire or wedding bar to the next level. We are career hospitality professionals who take pride in our craft.

I wasn't able to get a photo because it was that good…read more The BEET ROOT LATTE Never had nothing like this in my life and im all the way in California scouring for a place that has this goodness. I went two days in a row and also had the Lavender Spiced latte. Nothing is too sweet, everything is what it says and next level.

I was looking to venture out and try something new, so I went to a park in the area and heard about…read morethis shop in the next town over from it. I had ordered a Lavender White Mocha which tasted kind of like a light lavender flavored cappuccino. In my mind, I was expecting a little more of a chocolate taste but maybe it got diluted since a white coffee should have a lot of milk. As a coffee it was very calm and tasted good, very nice to sip. But I may have been expecting to taste more of what is in the name. I also had The Bell. The warm brie cheese felt like it just melted in your mouth. there was a type of light jam smeared on and in the sandwich that complimented the turkey really well. Freshly made and warm. It was all around really good. It is a very pleasant experience. since I was eating in, they put the coffee in proper mugs that they just wash and reuse. The decorations had a warm industrial vibe to it. Like modern references but not flashy. One of their, lets say shrines, was a bunch of popular couples from TV shows and movies that people may know. It was next to a big open tree art piece. So its not always going together but didn't feel out of place. The music was pleasant and not loud to the point where you couldn't talk to a companion. The shop is along a busy street but they actually have a free parking lot in the next block over. It is certainly going in my list of shops to bring others too. It has a lot going for it and my takeaways has me thinking this business is going to stay open for a long time with all its good points.

This is more of an addendum to my previous review because I went to the other deli, I happened to…read morebe out and about after 8:30am. After that experience it made me reconsider something about Sam's. Yes this other deli makes a similar sausage, egg, and cheese sandwich but the key here is If you are looking for a basic one. At Sam's they have just an enormous amount of customization options for their breakfast sandwich. How do you want your eggs, a bunch of topping options. Avocado, peppers, etc. lots of different bread options, too. So a little more gourmet. That's all.

We just tried a delivery breakfast from this place, which I only recently heard about. Excellent!read more

What a charming cafe! We had the pleasure of chatting with the owner, who was delightful and really…read moretook an interest in us. It truly added a special touch! We popped in to grab some lunch. Batavia Cafe was just what we needed! We had a half-turkey club (made with house-roasted turkey!), chicken & sausage jambalaya, salad, and turkey soup with barley and vegetables. Everything was delicious! We left with chocolate chip cookies and banana bread baked by the owner. I don't normally eat dessert, but these baked goods were flavorful and not too sweet. The cookies were the best I'd ever tasted, and I ate each bite slowly. Lots of top-quality chocolate in a cookie reminiscent of a vanilla malt. The texture of the banana bread was perfect, and unlike most banana breads, his version did not taste of overripe bananas. It was more like a spice cake. Tasty, healthy food; nice people; a lovely atmosphere, lively but quiet enough for conversation; and a clean bathroom -- what more could you ask for?

I always walk past this place because it is next to the sketchy Walgreens which is clearly a Mafia…read morefront. Like the sketchy Walgreens the front shade is often completely drawn. But maybe only after 3. It closes at 3 which seems early but maybe not if you only serve breakfast and lunch. I went in for a breakfast wrap in my quest to sample more Summit breakfast options. It was a fancy breakfast wrap. And I got a cafe mocha. Wrap was good. I got it to go. It was fancy inside but it did have a fancy price. Mocha was also good. Cute inside. Nice people. Clean. It didn't knock my socks off. I wouldn't run back. But no complaints. Drugstore took a really long time and it was a prescription for 14 pills. It does not take long to count to 14. Maybe he had to take off a shoe?