Continuing alphabet series representing 2022, R is for Rise n Grind Cafe. So, my last review I…read morejust wrote was in Easton, MD. I was checking the longitudes of both places, and the Easton restaurant was slightly east of this Rising Sun coffee shop. As it turns out and amazing coincidence, I just wrote my 2 most eastern Yelp reviews in the state of MD. Never had one further east of these locations in MD like in Elkton, Ocean City, Salisbury, etc. I visited Rise N Grind Cafe on a Friday in September 2022. I was going up to Newark, DE to visit my parents for a night at a hotel for a mushroom festival in Kennett Township on that Saturday. I managed to get a parallel parking right in front of the store in the small downtown Rising Sun. I wifi at this cute coffee shop as I had some work on that Friday. I had a delicious coffee, and I think a tuna salad sandwich, which was delicious. The staff was friendly too, and they were efficient. I comfortably got my work done. Unfortunately, I didn't take a pic of my food, but I took pics of other aspects of the cafe itself. If I ever end up back in Rising Sun, I'd come back here!

I haven't tried as much of the menu yet, but coffee is good and the donuts we had hit the spot…read more Cute spot and parking can be a little finicky if you don't know where you're going. If you can't find a spot on the street, but keep in mind there is a lot behind the town building across the street!

We ordered an amazing breakfast for a work meeting. The quiche and parfaits are amazing. Our team…read moreeats "light" and the variety they offer is perfect. Don't pass on the oatmeal parfait!!!!! So worth it. They also were so flexible with delivery and even called/email to confirm, which saves me a lot of stress! Such a great local business to support.

I stopped by here earlier today with my family for our morning coffee. Whenever we go on vacation,…read morewe try to visit a new coffee shop each morning, and on this day we decided to head to the Speckled Hen since it was close by. The shop is located on East Main Street and has parking on both the side and the back. From the outside, I did not expect it to be very large, but the interior ended up being surprisingly spacious. The main area includes the ordering counter along with display cases and a Christmas tree, as it was right before the holiday. The cashier was especially nice to my kids and told us about a play area located in one of the side rooms, which we immediately headed toward. That room could seat around twenty four people and had wood floors along with black metal and dark wood chairs. The real win for us, though, was the kids play area. It was set up like a miniature version of the coffee shop, complete with play food and desserts, which kept our kids happily occupied while we enjoyed our drinks. For my coffee this morning, I went with the Gingerbread House Latte, and my wife chose the same. The coffee was very good. You got a solid coffee flavor up front, followed by a clear gingerbread note, and then it finished with a pleasant sweetness that lingered for a bit without becoming overpowering. The bottom line for me is that I would head back here again in the future. Both my wife and I enjoyed our coffees, and while I did not eat anything myself, my wife enjoyed her berry Nutella croissant and my daughter really liked her parfait.

Food is delicious and locally sourced. Service is quick and…read moreserver/owner is very hospitable. atmosphere is quaint - historic but trendy at the same time.

Our group had a nice time eating here after taking a hike at the trail next door. I got the chicken…read moresalad but requested it without bread and was very satisfied that they served it to me instead on a bed of greens. One friend got the chicken Caesar salad. It's listed on the menu as a "small plate" but turned out to be a very decent size. My husband tried the key lime ice cream, which was not listed on the menu of flavors. This tasted really good too. The seating area is very limited - about six table with two chairs each. There are also a few tables outside. One drawback is that prices are not clearly listed. For instance, I could not find any signage for how much the drinks, muffins or croissants cost, which would have been helpful to me in my attempt to be a smart consumer. Overall, this is a nice place to grab a bite after walking or biking the trail. There is 30 minute parking for customers - apparently the employee told a friend of ours that they do tow away cars (I guess of hikers) but I don't know how much they enforce the time aspect.

A very great place for breakfast and amazing food and drinks…read more Great place for catching up with a friend too.

beans are a screamin' didn't do coke in bathroom…read morewe love avo toast 10/10 Sincerely, - William Walton Snyder, Alexandra Dorrance Lederman, Dylan Gary Winning, Cora Minling Butler

What a wonderful bakery in Beautiful Chestertown!…read more My favorites are the Buzz Bar, super rich, yummy, and absolutely 100% delicious. Pair it with their Brown Sugar Shaken Espresso, and you'll be good to go for the entire day. Fantastic service, quaint and cozy. I appreciate the non dairy milk options: soy, oat, almond, coconut milks. Love it.

The staff was wonderfully inviting and accommodating when I ran to get a form of payment I didn't…read morehave on me at the time. The "Everest" drink was just the right blend of Nutella sweetness, icy milk texture, and refreshing coffee hint. The blueberry muffin was especially well done, with a crispy edge but soft gooey interior that made biting into it a wonderful experience. Local and very well run.

Stopped by to support a local coffee shop while at a rugby tournament at WCU. This spot was…read moregorgeous with plenty of seating inside. There was a small line that moved quickly. The pastries looked incredible especially the homemade strawberry pop tarts! I tired the seasonal Lemon Crème Latte which was light and delicious! We also got some Flat Whites to go with a beautiful latte art design! They also serve ice cream! Plenty of street parking available as this is located in an outdoor shopping mall area. Would absolutely come back again and recommend!

Cute coffee shop with lots of options, plenty of seats, and friendly staff. I found my latte to be…read morekinda blah. Maybe just too much milk but there just wasn't anything coming through from the espresso. For $6.50 this should be a lot better.

Cute little cafe with very tasty eats. I had a delicious chorizo taco with grits. Just the right…read moreamount of spice, but wish it was a flour tortilla. My wife had a short stack of blueberry pancakes, but initially they just brought one. Taking the second for takeout. Service was a little spotty, but we were not in a hurry. Only troubling issue with the ambiance is the Fox Entertainment on the wall.

Cute little spot for breakfast and lunch. Comical and tasteful decor throughout. Had an awesome…read moreomelet with spinach, tomato, and mozzarella- so fresh and delicious. The home fries were big chunks of potato fried to perfection. Coffee was fresh and not overly strong, thank goodness. Counter and table seating available. ADA access and parking spaces. Service was friendly and attentive. 2 gender neutral bathrooms were spacious and clean.

BLUF: Go check it out, you won't regret it…read more TLDR: OMG I'm so glad I stumbled upon this adorable coffee shop on cozy Main Street in North East, MD. It was just me, so I only got half a dozen donuts with a knife so I could taste them all! I tried: Cookies & Cream, Salted Caramel, Maple Bacon, Toasted Coconut, Chai, and Fluffernuter. Let me start by saying the cake part of these donuts is just perfect. Not too dense, lightly crisp on the outside, and insanely fresh. The toppings might sound over the top, but they weren't. They were perfectly subtle to add a hint of flavor without a dose of diabetes. And the coffee- such unique lattes both in name and flavors. I went with Davy Joey's Locker with an extra shot of espresso. So good. Not overly sweet and not bitter at all. And then I just had to try the cute little pistachio cannoli. Shell was filled upon ordering, so the shell was nice and crispy. Now this was super sweet, but I haven't met a cannoli yet that wasn't! Barista was friendly & bubbly and patient when it took me some time to pick my 6 donuts. Basic tables and chairs with some bench seating along the window. Pillows & chairs could use a refresh, as well as the bathroom, looking a bit worn & dingy, but that's literally the only negative thing about this place.

Been here a couple times. Donuts were good. I was in the area and wanted to stop by. Unfortunately…read morethis place is closed down. No signs for any renovations or opening again.

Always fresh doughnuts and yummy drinks. Prepare to wait in line on the weekends, but it does move…read morequickly. I recommend ordering breakfast sandwiches online ahead of time. A couple tables are available but limited seating. This is a weekend go to for me and my family!

Tik Tok made me do it and I'm glad I did it!…read more My co-worker recently had been seeing some videos about the food at Newberry Cafe so of course we had to make a lunch time stop to see what everyone was talking about. Newberry reminds me of your hometown bakery where everyone gathers in the morning for their donuts and coffee before heading off to work. Very much like many of the shops in the Bel Air area. The employees are super nice at Newberry. Really taking their time to provide great customer service to each patron that strolls through the doors. Although it was lunch time we settled on breakfast sandwiches with homefries. And I of course had to grab a donut because it's a must, and a latte. The breakfast sandwich was just what you would want to start your day, a savory piece of meat and cheese on a soft bagel. But the star of the show was the homefries. Cooked and seasoned perfectly, crispy on the outside and a soft texture on the inside. We both loved the potatoes. My glazed donut was divine, pillowy with just the right amount of glaze to not make the donut too sweet. The latte was a little to sweet for me, but I'm a little finicky with the sugar level in many caffeinated drinks. All the times I've ventured into Bel Air I never thought to stop at Newberry and I'm glad I finally did. I'll definitely be back to try more of their yummy donuts and breakfast sandwiches in the future.

Simon's has been part of my life since they had a location at Loch Raven and Cold Spring in NE…read moreBaltimore when I was young. Before it was Simon's the Otterbein's name was over the storefront. They moved to Cranbrook a long time ago and at least two generations of Simon's were keeping up shop. Legend has it that Mr Simon pretty much lived in the place!! Well, the Simon family sold the business about a year ago to a Latino family. They are great folks and quick to offer a happy greeting upon entering the shop. Their famed sugar cookies dominate the display cases behind the counter. My mission this morning was to acquire two parcels of a deeply personal culinary weakness: DONUTS! Made from scratch donuts. Far better than Krispy and gas station or c-store donuts. At 1.50 each, you can't beat it as far as flavor and quality go. My second visit in about a month. I'll try to make it more frequently, but, you know, donuts... It's easy to stumble...

I have been a Simons Bakery customer since they were on HanoverStreet in Baltimore City! My parents…read moreused to get the most delicious peach cake and buns and turnovers when I was a child. And I followed them to both locations in Baltimore County because their baked goods remained the same! Until now. I bought a peach cake at their Cockeysville location yesterday and although the peaches were the same sweet and delicious, the cake part wasn't the same. I was disappointed. I know it is no longer a family run bakery anymore but I thought they got the recipes from the Simon family. I hope they do if they haven't because I won't be going back. The cake part of the peach cake just needs a little something to make it taste like Simon's!!