The staff always serves you with a smile, and absolutely everything I've eaten there has been…read moredelicious. I ordered a birthday cake for my child's 16th birthday, and it was amazing.

One bad apple? I'm a…read moreretired professor and former minister. Until this afternoon, I had enjoyed the food, drinks, and experience, and had recommended the place to many. No longer. After 4 years of engaging with great staff and customers at the place, an unfamiliar female staff member, presumably management, approached me with the following abrupt, unprecedented demand: "You've been here three or four hours. Don't do that." I had arrived at 11 am, and it was just before 1 pm when she approached me during my Zoom call. Two hours. Quite the rude surprise. The rest of the staff have been so kind and, for four years, have never complained about my patronage, even when I stay for a couple of hours chatting with locals or working on my computer. Let me offer the following admonition: If you're going to play Christian music, act like a Christian. If you're going to run a business, exhibit a modicum of consumer relations acumen. Don't spring arbitrary time limits out of the blue. Post a notice if you'd like, but rudely approaching customers you've never spoken to previously with unprecedented demands is not the way to elevate your reputation But perhaps this is just one mendacious bad apple, oblivious to the importance of civil discourse. If so, it may be time for the place to make some staff changes. -- A little leaven...

Centrally located downtown - this place needs more hype PR. The cutest dining area, I love a…read morerepurposed space. Everything here is reasonably priced and delicious. All of the workers are very laidback and kind - I love their monthly specials and that they serve their in house items in mugs and glasses. Huge applause for their grilled muffins, chai lattes, and raspberry chocolate crepes. LOVE the mission behind this place also, if you're in the neighborhood and you're spending the money anyways, why not do it somewhere with a purpose? 5 stars, no notes.

Great coffee and tasty pastry. The atmosphere is very much college student, study cafe.read more

What better way to celebrate the 250th birthday of our country than to try out the warmest table in…read morehospitality: an Italian one. In a place where la famiglia é tutto, they know how to greet you. We were invited in by the quintessential Italian signs as much as the complex aromas. The pastries were a delight, but it was me who was delighted by the Old World style adorning the newly renovated space. A mixture of textures, from wood to stone work to leather chairs helped create the ambiance, and the cathedral ceiling was highlighted by painted white rafters. Today I tried the spiral ham on brioche breakfast sandwich and a café Americano, and I got a pastry with cannoli filling to go. I'm not sure what I'll get next time, but I know this bakery is a recipe for something great about our country. I'm no Maine scholar, but I'm pretty sure the state motto: "Dirigo," translates to "The pastries are delizioso," (give or take.)

I've seen Enzo Benzo recommended in various FB groups but I'm not usually in the area. We were…read morepassing by for swim lessons and I'm so glad we stopped in. The donuts may have been the best I've had - the Boston cream was delightfully fluffy and bursting with custard that was not overpoweringly sweet. I also snacked on a plain croissant on the drive and was content with the crunchy top and honeycomb inside. I saw someone else enjoying a gelato - that will have to be the next on my list! There are two parking areas so if you can't find a spot, drive to the other side of the building!

If there is an old country store that says New England then Calef's Country Store is it!!! Right…read morehere in Barrington with a flavor for any area of your sweet tooth, a good sandwich, quality beers, wine, candy, confections, cheeses, jellies and jams just to touch the tip of the iceberg. A great team of knowledgeable associates to help you, with a store that says comfort in every way. Great items from Snappy Cheese, bottled pickle juice, a great selection of small and large labeled beers, sodas, chips, desserts, ready made meals and the list goes on and on.

Outstanding general store and decor store duo in the same spot…read more Plenty of little knick-knacks to peruse but mostly focused on food, Calef's not only has its own brand of jams, jellies, and bread/cake mixes, but it has the classic fare of old-time candies, unique regional sodas and syrups, and a full sandwich counter in the back. You'll be in a real pickle with the vat of dills available, as well as jars of pickle juice for sale! A couple cheese cases and some deli salads round out the offerings. Foodies assemble! Stock your cooler and car, then pop next door to the absolutely fantastic Elfmade & Company store (see its separate review). Always happy to find a gift shop/food combo, and this 150+ year collection of historic buildings housing foodstuffs and unique country decor, make Calef's/Elfmade a powerhouse combo. Support small business, fill your belly, and deck your halls all year long.

Stella's has an INCREDIBLE food menu and I am so sad I don't have them closer to home. We were…read morevisiting friends in the area who already knew and loved Stella's, so it was a confident order, but I didn't expect to be so impressed. I got the yogurt parfait and split the turkey sandwich with a friend. Both were delicious. Yogurt parfaits usually are extremely underwhelming but this one was soooo good. It was so simple, just yogurt, granola and lots of jam. The turkey sandwich was also pretty great. Turkey, cheddar, bacon, tomato, greens, chipotle mayo, on ciabatta. Very yummy and a big portion. I didn't pick up so I can't speak to the cuteness of the cafe (although I hear it's pretty cute) but I am a solid fan from the take home food alone.

A cute little cafe. We came here on the way through because the reviews were so good…read more The people working were friendly. A couple of issues to get out of the way. The drip coffee that was served to my husband was cold. They had to make some fresh which took quite a while. He got it after we were finished eating. Our breakfast sandwiches had the proteins mixed up. We easily took them off and switched. The breakfast sandwiches were decent. I wouldn't pay $10 for them again though. The crullers were amazing. The pecan latte was yummy and not too sweet.

My first visit to Aubrey's was so lovely. My friend's always mentioning how cute it is there, and…read moreI've seen others post about their protein coffees. I was finally able to try out a protein latte myself, and it was delicious. It's MASSIVE, so be prepared for that. I had come for a baby shower, so if you're looking for an intimate space to host an event, look no further!

This is my favorite local bakery!! Everything about it is just so on point…read more The location is a little off the beaten path, so if you didn't know they were here, you might easily miss them... Trust me, you don't want to miss them! The food is incredible (softest and most flavorful bagels in the area hands down), coffees are delicious and they have so many different flavors/ varieties... Baked goods are over the top yummy- and they offer lots of gluten free choices. They also have a salad bar, which I think is awesome! I've yet to try it but everything looks very fresh and they have a wide variety of ingredients available. The atmosphere inside the shop itself is so cute, and the dining room is clean and inviting. Staff has always been helpful and patient with my questions about their available options. And bonus, they have a drink punch card, so as a repeat customer you can earn free drinks, which is always nice! Check them out, you won't regret it.

We stumbled on this cafe on our way up to Portland from Boston. The falafel plate is delicious with…read morefresh cucumber and tomatoes, house-made falafel, house-made hummus, and PITA that is warm and chewy. The falafel was well-seasoned and cooked just-right. The hummus was a wee bit on the salty side, but paired perfectly with the pita that is so good I ordered an extra piece to polish off the hummus! Their sweet potato fries are a bit on the pricey side at $8, but they are addictively good, perfectly caramelized, and portioned generously -- ideal to split between 2-3 people. There's plenty of parking and indoor seating in a spacious, tidy, and well-lit cafe. There is a clean, single-stall handicap-accessible bathroom. There was only one server who was kind and sweet. Best of all, the cafe is a nonprofit and the profits are used by a local synagogue to serve the needs of their local community!

When I realized the Brooklyn Cafe was closer to my workplace than I thought, I had to try it. I…read moreordered a falafel plate and a few rugelach to go. Everything was ready to go when arrived- quick and easy. Online ordering is always a plus. The restaurant is more spacious than I was anticipating and very clean. Let's start with the falafel plate: Delicious and fresh! The homemade pita was a winner. I truly hoped the hummus wouldn't disappoint because sometimes it just does and it was the whole dish's base. My concern was totally unfounded. As for the rugelach? Let me tell you, had I ordered in I would've ordered more than I did! The dough and sweetness was just right. Best I've had in New Hampshire.

On my way out of town decided to stop into this little shop right at opening. I knew it would be…read moregood based on how many people were already getting food and drinks. They have such cute names for specialty drinks that I was having trouble choosing. I settled on a classic honeybee latte (honey and vanilla) which was the perfect combination of both. I tried the chopped Italian cream cheese which was unique but I really liked the depth. The service was super great and the library feel made it a nice place to sit down. Prices are great as well and hope to go back soon !

Excellent coffee and old-school ambiance. There is a long line here on weekend mornings. I could do…read morewithout the political signs on the door. Unfortunately, decent coffee and leftist politics seem to run together these days. A coffee shop should be a hospitable place. Instead of telling us who isn't allowed inside, why not state something positive you represent? Eg "we support immigrants". Nearly all of the customers are white anyway, so it looks like a transparent marketing ploy, and is poor business practice.

Adorable art-filled cafe with friendly counter staff. Fantastic toast on homemade bread, delicious…read morecarpe diem coffee. Pancakes were also perfectly cooked, and generous servings for their breakfast plates. Also good amount of board games and cards while you wait.

We were actually looking at a house down the street and thought we check out The Early Bird. We are…read morefamiliar with the area and frequent many of the local establishments at night but not many during the day. Street parking available in a nice small town setting. Not huge, but plenty of seating options and a nice menu. Bakery items, breakfast options and of course COFFEE! Staff is very friendly and love the local and healthy options. If we had bought the house, feel this would have been a regular stop for me