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

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

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

Absolutely amazing!!!!! The food, the coffee, the service. It's all great. Everyone that knows me…read moreknows I will travel for good pastry. This bakery is at par with Mystics bakery "Sift" which is top of the list. Parking is tight and this place is always busy so go with patience but I promise it will be well worth the wait. It has a cute rustic ambiance with indoor and outdoor seating.

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!

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.

The best place on earth- all things are amazing- the people, food, historic character, mountain…read moreatmosphere. Make this your destination lunch place and learn about how a forgotten landmark can be revived with creativity, hard work and dedication.

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!

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

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.

I have worked in Florence a few years and have been meaning to try this place. Parking was a little…read moretricky due to the recent snow storm but I persevered and found parking. The place is so cozy. You walk through a curtain and head over to the counter and display case. The menu and prices are on the board above. Well thought aesthetics, it's small but it works. I had the buffalo chicken hand pie. It was warmed and I'm glad I got two. I got the brown sugar chocolate chip cookie and the cookie of the month. It was lemon flavored and simply divine. The allure of Florence is everything is mostly unique and cozy. Florence Pie Bar checked both boxes.

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.

Prompt service. Sadly we were unable to purchase ice cream as we had no cash..only cash can be used…read morehere. Keeps prices lower for sure.

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.

The best ice cream you will find in central Massachusetts. I've been coming here for years when I…read morevisit the area and it is never a disappointment. They have signature flavors and they also have seasonal flavors, like pumpkin Oreo, and coffee Oreo. Choosing a favorite is quite difficult but cherry moose tracks, pineapple dole whip, campfire s'mores, kahlua coffee brownie, and turtle are some CLASSICS and you cannot go wrong with them. A little pricey but worth it for quality ice cream. They also have 6 flavors flights for about $15 (or $10 I can't remember now). They also have fun activities for kids (and adults...) like an adventure farm with various things to do, mini golf, and so much scenery, and it's a great picnic spot. Totally worth waiting in line for!!

I can't start by telling you how great the food here is there s'mores ice cream is phenomenal their…read moremoose track one is phenomenal. It is such a great combination. I give them 20 stars if I could. Great service. And great atmosphere always clean.

Staple of the community. I have come here 3-4 times in the past year and thet always deliver. From…read morebirthday cakes with three different flavor tiers to cup cakes to whoopiw pies the size of your head they will make you think and want to eat more cake. Well laid out and clean esthetic, worth stopping it during all downtown events, service is attentive prompt and on point. Easily the best choice to stop in in the downtown.

Super cute bakery with cupcakes and cookies that look so delicious. They also have a great…read moreselection of candy and teas, as well as local gelato. The space itself is super cute.