We come to Cafe on the Common annually because it is very close to our silent retreat and it's our…read morefirst stop. This place is always a 10/10. We ordered BBQ Chicken Flatbread, Mushroom Quiche, Chicken Pot Pie and every meal comes with a salad. The Flatbread crust is crispy, chicken is tender with the right proportion of BBQ sauce. The quiche was fresh, somewhat cheesy and my favorite thing there. The Chicken Pot Pie is one of the best I've had in a while. It's creamy, crust is flaky and good mix of chicken with veggies. The staff are so kind, friendly and hard workers. I'm not sure why this place doesn't ever seem to be packed, but they absolutely should be. Do yourself a favor and try any of their meals, it is sooooo worth it. The restaurant is rather small, but enough to seat 40 people or so (+/- 10). I also worked here briefly and it could be a good temporary remote working spot. -ODL Connect with me! IG & YouTube: @AOEAT

Always wonderful food and friendly, accommodating owners and staff. A gem on the Barre Common.read more

This is a must to get pastries from when we visit home. They are only open Thursday thru Saturday…read more They are packed out the door. Good for a small town. Got apple danish a few others items. Also cheddar cheese and something else biscuit. That biscuit was very good along with the apple danish. Of course we well be back. My son loves their coffee as well there

As someone who stops often the parking lot and small Amount…read moreof tables could possible make you think you'll keep on going and stop somewhere down the line. Don't. The lines move quick, you'll miss excellent food because you won't find anything out of place. Plus the kind attention you get up front with drinks and ordering and questions to all the goodies answered. And then go sit next to someone and strike up a conversation. Another lovely visit, wonderful cuppa tea, met three neat people and completely enjoyed the corned beef special. Chefs Kiss

Saw the sign as I was driving by. Always like to patronize small businesses, and like to see what…read morethey offer. First thing to hit was the aroma. I was 40 feet from the door, and the smell wafting toward me was fabulous. Inside, there were several bakers preparing muffins and other goodies (for the next day?). Lucy was waiting on a woman who had driven down from Brattleboro. This woman was praising the decaf coffee, and baked goods. I opted for a lemon bar and an almond croissant with chocolate. The woman approved. Quick digression - very clean bathroom, w an interesting painted sink (see pix)....and an old Remington typewriter. The lemon bar was amazing. My lips were so puckered the rest of my 50+ mile ride home, I was fantasizing about my good friend, also named Lucy, and what I could do with those puckered lips. Had the croissant later that evening. One of the best I've ever tasted. Definitely worth a visit.

This place is a hidden gem! World class cakes and pies in a village cottage setting. Friendly…read moreservice (including by Lucy herself!). Worth the trip!

Such a nice spot! We stopped after a hike for coffee and baked goods. The stand out was the maple…read moreblueberry Bundt - so delicious! Service was kind, friendly, and attentive. Looking forward to returning!

Charming lunch and coffee spot near Wachusset Mountain. There's also a tap room in an adjacent…read morebuilding for beers. The kitchen was closed by the time we got there at 2pm on a Saturday so no hot food, but there were a number of pastries to pick from, and espresso-based coffees. Servers were friendly.

We had a really lovely time at the 2025 Apple Festival, cute vendors yummy cider and sweet goats…read morethat you can feed and pet.

Red Apple Farm has been one of our family's go to place for decades. In all of our years going -…read moreno one has ever had a complaint. My partner and parents utilize the handicap parking. On our last visit, I watched as 4 employees from the pizza company park in the handicap spots. (No handicap placard) and there was PLENTY of open spots just past the handicap spots. I pleasantly spoke with the young workers to explain that some people need those spots- the response? "Well, we are working". Noted. I did send an email to Red Apple a few weeks ago, but no response While living with someone who relies on the handicap spots, I now understand using these spots give people a way to go out and live life. It's truly disheartening to see the lack of empathy

We stopped for takeout, a quick snack. It has an adorable storefront that appropriately says Pie…read moreBar. Now how can you pass that by? Midday the place was bustling, a good sign. The menu is nicely divided between sweet and savory. I got two specials. one savory pie, Moroccan inspired with lentils. There was only one dessert item left (3: o'clock or so) a brown butter pie. Wouldn't be my first choice but, like I said the only sweet left. Both about $6.00 and delicious! Service was excellent. They have it down to a science! The savory pie was warmed to perfection!

Cuteeeeee little cafe & pie shop! I pass by Florence Pie Bar when visiting family in the area and…read morealways say I am going to stop in. Well, this was the weekend it finally happened. So much good here: Amazing pie, kind staff, cutest vibes, and lots of outdoor seating and a fair amount of indoor seating. I stopped in the Saturday before Easter and they were a little low on baked goods (no actually pie left sadly) but I still snagged myself one of the custard key lime pie bites. It was SO good. I would get it again in a heartbeat. Perfect coconut crust, amazing custard. It was delicious. We also grabbed a few iced coffees that hit the spot. Worth a visit if you have a sweet tooth or even a hankering for a coffee.

Scenic and delicious ice cream window that is right next to a pretty river. The place is also…read moreattached to a small mini-golf course and playground, and there are some picnic tables to sit at as well. Unfortunately there is no inside seating. I got a chocolate-chip ice cream in a waffle cone and I was very impressed by the quality of both the ice cream and the cone. 9/10

Very good ice cream, mostly outdoor seating however what sold it for me was the playground right…read morenext door. Small enough for little kids but big enough for all ages. Loved the atmosphere and will define be going back.

Perhaps the best ice cream that I have had in my life. The variety is amazing. Almost anything…read morethat you can think of is available. The service is friendly and quick.

Delicious home made ice cream. So many flavors to choose from. Located on a farm with animals…read morebehind dairy bar to view. Friendly staff and has been consistently good for many years.

Went on a 2m hike stopped here for ice cream and went on my merry way…read more Also the rocky road doesn't have enough marshmallows but it's still amazing.

Coming here is always a highlight after visiting Purgatory, except for this visit on Sat June 21st…read more We ordered six ice creams, but my son immediately ran back to me at the window while I was still waiting to complete our order saying his salted caramel chocolate pretzel tasted like banana. I tried it myself to double-check, and it absolutely tasted like banana. When I let the server know, she scowled, shook her head, and defensively told me, 'It wouldn't taste like banana.' I told her I tried it twice, but she clearly didn't believe us. I just asked where the garbage was and requested a replacement flavor. She charged me for the new one, but I'm not worried about the $7. The real issue was perfectly summed up by my son while he ate his replacement Oreo ice cream: 'The worst part is she doesn't believe us.' Disappointing service from a place we usually love

We have been here numerous times since they opened but have never given a review. I have to sat…read morethat they make the best cupcakes, by far, than anyone in the area. Great flavor options that are delicious. Staff is always pleasant and courteous. They are very helpful. If you are looking for great cupcakes in the area this is your must stop.

I rarely leave negative reviews, but I felt it was important to share my experience…read more I ordered a custom SpongeBob-inspired cake and provided a reference photo when placing the order. I specifically requested that the cake say "26 Years Later." The bakery assured me they could complete the cake by the date I needed it. Unfortunately, the cake I received looked significantly different from the inspiration photo I provided. The lettering was not what I requested, the colors were different, and the overall decorating quality did not meet my expectations for a custom cake. The frosting was uneven and had visible marks throughout the cake. To the bakery's credit, they did honor the original $60 price I was quoted after there was some confusion at pickup. However, I was disappointed with the final product and felt it did not reflect the design I ordered. I've included photos of both the inspiration cake and the cake I received so others can make their own comparison. Based on my experience, I would not order a custom decorated cake from this bakery again.