This was my first time going to Essex and it had such a cute downtown/historical area. I got a…read morelatte and a tea because I mean I couldn't just choose one. Service was great! 4 stars only because I am not a tea drinker so I preferred the coffee.

100% yes! Literally my favorite coffee shop. I love both their iced and hot coffee. Staff is the…read moreBEST! It is a cozy, warm spot for coffee and a great sit to read a good book. Oh and they have yummy baked goods! I try to resist, but fail often. The macaroons are made in house and are the clear favorite. They also have rotating art on the walls, I think they change it every 30 days.

To start the woman who owns The Herbery is charming and is a wonderful gardener with a collection…read moreof over 100 types of teas. It's a very quirky place and has its own kind of charm. They do NOT have a restroom so you have to drive a mile either way if you have to use it. If it was an emergency she said you can go out to the bushes. Yes. This was said. This may be important if you're drinking a lot of tea. If you just want a cup of tea they will serve it in a to go paper cup. They use plastic silverware and paper plates. But if you can spent more on a pot of tea then you can get the nice china. So I ordered the pot of tea for more money because the my mother was having a different tea. So I only had 1 cup of tea and a big pot that I didn't want. I was told that they usually serve "Starbucks" style where you go to the counter and they give you a cup of tea to go ( even if the whole point is not to go to Starbucks but have lovely afternoon with my mother) The only way you get served is if you get the pot of tea. The treats ( cookies and such- no scones in this day) are individually wrapped in ziplock bags) Again if you don't mind a different type of afternoon tea experience and you are just there maybe for the atmosphere and don't need a restroom ( sorry I keep bringing that up but I still can't believe it) then you can indulge in these teas and the company of the lovely owner. It just not our cup of tea.

Great gift shop and tea house! Lots of tea, great scones, reasonably priced ornaments and gifts!read more

First time at Olive Oyl's and there's a lot going on here! Seems to be an exceptionally well run…read morebusiness. We all had egg sandwiches to go (two wraps and two traditional) and enjoyed them. Iced tea was good. Service was very good. The store has a lot of interesting items, especially if you like nostalgic candies. Decor was very charming. There's a deli case that might be great for lunch and I didn't read the menus on the walls. Sandwiches are made fresh and they appear to either have a bakery or a relationship with one as there were quite a few pastries that looked creative and fresh. It takes some time to make the food so my recommendation is to call them ahead of time so it is ready when you arrive. There are a few tables inside and a few more outside so there is seating. If you read my reviews you might know that the highest I give on a first visit is 4 stars. If I go back and the place is excellent again I raise it to 5. This is so that a place that is consistently the best of the best (vs a one time great experience) gets 5 stars over a place that just does it once. Olive Oyl's would definitely be eligible for a 5th star and I'm virtually certain to give it to them on the next visit. It was such a perfect combination of choices, quality, service and ambiance! We've been coming to Essex for so many years and always passed this place by for no reason in particular. Now I think we will visit every time we're in town!

Go in order and then get told to pick up drink at other counter. Wait for a bit and ask. Apparently…read morethey ran out whatever not too pressed about it. We get sandwiches mustang Sally and endevour, sally was absolute garbage had a strong expo market taste like wasabi which is pretty much all you taste. Endeavor wasnt horrible but you could easily make it at home and was dry. Maybe there's better things and what I got was bad but I'll never know not going back.

Good stuff,fresh,tasty,healthy, let's support sustainable farmers,their livelyhood depends on…read moreit,strive to eat healthy.

Best Blue berries this season! Clean and bountiful! Can't wait for next season to pick more and…read moretry other fields

This place is an absolute must-stop! If you love chocolate--or even just like it--you'll become a…read moretrue chocolate lover after tasting these incredible creations. I convinced my husband to try their ice cream sandwich, and he's notoriously picky. After one bite, he declared, "That's the best ice cream sandwich I've ever had!" The chocolates are beautifully displayed, and any assortment would make an impressive gift, even for the most discerning chocolate enthusiast. Located just around the corner from the Main Street shops, it's well worth the short walk. Treat yourself and give it a try--you won't be disappointed!

Your chocolates were very good and I appreciated your time and effort on making them and the food…read moreyou had for us were good and I would want to come back to your Shop one day again

This place has great chicken salad and potato salad to go. Their pastries and sandwiches are…read morewonderful. I think they would reach a broader audience if they had a simple latte machine. They offer tea and coffee which is great for an older clientele, but if they wanted to expand their audience a basic espresso machine would do wonders. Id actually sit here more and eat if they had a basic machine to offer iced and hot lattes. It would pay for itself in like a day and a half.

Thank you helpers for recommending this gem on the way to our beachy destination. Super cute,…read morelittle, hidden and charming cafe. It was bustling with families, but we took or delicious sandwiches and Harney teas to go. We had a turkey blt wrap and grilled cheese with tomato and fig jam; sooooo good!

I think I can still smell the delicious chocolate aroma! Chocolate is one of my favorite things to…read moreeat, and I was told that this place has the best chocolate chip cookies. Well, they were definitely right. I ate a delicious chocolate chip cookie. It was so good. They are also offering a frozen hot chocolate which I got. It was delicious and perfect for a hot day. They also sell truffle shots and a huge variety of chocolate bars. I can't wait to go back!!

Chocolate Geeks is a great stop if you love chocolate! The treats are yummy, service was…read moreextraordinary! The shop is small and quaint.

This place is Fire. Great people, nice kitchen supplies, and coffee was good. Big fanread more

Spoke to the friendly owners on my visit and was served a delicious vanilla iced coffee.read more

Never dissatisfied at Cooked. Very friendly and helpful…read morestaff. Everything we've ordered or picked up here is fabulous! They use the freshest and finest ingredients and really know how to combined them. 4 stars because there isn't enough organic choices for such highly priced items.

After just reading through the reviews, I see that it's not just me. I've really tried to like this…read moreeatery and always try to support our local small businesses, but I'm done with Crooked. In many, (most) occasions, the items I purchased were simply OK at best and several times barely edible. There was the time recently that 3 out of the 4 that had the soup that day didn't enjoy their afternoon at all. And the prices? Outlandish! Today was the last straw. If you enjoy a very crunchy treat, then do try their Eggshell Salad. HELPFUL TIP: The soft inner content goes in the salad and the hard outer shell DOES NOT. There is a lunch spot in very close proximity that is a fraction of price, and the food never disappoints. With the most pleasant owner.

The selection of cheeses, meats and accompanying charcuterie items is perfect and the staff…read moreknowledgeable, friendly and attentive. The shop is organized and inviting. On display is a variety of items such as crackers, spreads, pies and both refrigerated and frozen delights. Highly recommend a visit to this gem of a Cheese shop! You won't be disappointed.

I stopped in on a weekday to check out this shop and to try some French cheeses to go along with a…read moreselection of French wines that I recently brought home. I was welcomed and given a brief overview of their offerings. then tried several different types of cheeses. Each cheese had a distinct texture and flavor,their origins were fully explained. I selected five different cheeses to bring home and then scoped out the rest of the store before checking out with a few items to accompany my cheese tasting. This cheese shop has much more than cheese to select from. There are various food items, oils, dried meats and frozen foods available. It's a fun shop.