A hole in the wall type spot but a must go if you find yourself in the area…read more The donuts have a clear homemade quality to them and were extremely fresh and perfectly flavored. If I find nurseries the area I'll definitely be back.

We love Ruby Donuts! Always a great experience and the best cake donuts. So fresh and delicious!…read moreService is always so friendly. Definitely come here to get your donuts!

Not impressed at all. I come here on a regular basis and never have an issue with the two normal…read moremorning girls however there was another girl working this morning and I ordered and egg sandwich and an iced coffee. The way I normally do and the coffee taste burnt, and the egg on my egg sandwich was gray, and the whole sandwich was rubbery as if she just put it in the microwave instead of toasting the English muffin. Disgusting pictures were taken less than five minutes after I got the sandwich so I'm not sure why the cheese was hardened and jam was dried up and wrinkly as if I got a sandwich that had been premade, which is disgusting and not a normal experience with this gourmet. I'm super disappointed and if I wasn't on my way back to work I would have asked for a refund.

I love the coffee and donuts. The girls and women that work during the morning and day are…read morefantastic! Always smiling, greeting you, and sometimes know your order. The negative are the after hours new workers. They could benefit from more training in customer service and making the coffee. I still love you guys though!!

Westward Orchards used to be a quaint summer stop that became a traditional place to visit once a…read moreyear. It used to be a humble, neighborly and affordable place with kind service. The brands have changed. The orchards are overgrown and covered in poison ivy with no landscaping to protect patrons, not even warnings. They no longer prepare ordered sandwiches fresh or pastries and soups. Instead just throw together a couple premade soggy sandwiches. Who makes a turkey and ham with a piece of lettuce sandwich and charges $8? I don't know if management changed, but the delightful and welcoming service is now void. I felt as if I was a bother and got the drift I wasn't at all welcomed with underlying tones of "ok get what you see and get out." I miss the kind ladies from 15-20 years ago who treated you like old friends. I had driven about 20 miles, excited to visit this old orchard I adored for years as a summer day escape to refresh. I left feeling heavily disappointed, turned away and realizing the age of kind service, pleasant and genuine "how do you do's" are a thing of the past. The sadness leaving was palpable. I really used to love this place. I could tell the staff just wanted to do the least and clock out. It left a very poor taste in my mouth. Dare I say a broken heart. The soul is gone. I ask that I don't receive a response from ownership because it will just hurt more.

A local treasure in Harvard! The best local apples and doughnuts!…read more I can't believe the sourpusses complaining about the orchards, get over yourselves people! I have never had a problem walking in the orchards - EVER!

This is a lovely affordable cafe with excellent coffee and food. It was kind of packed on a…read moreSaturday afternoon, but they are relatively fast with preparing the food. We got pumpkin spice waffles (mouth watering with the sauce), lox bagel, Mac and cheese, peanut butter cookie, and one of the wraps with chicken in it, I don't remember which. The lox bagel had cucumbers and chive spread instead of capers but it was really good. The cookie was nice and chewy and not too sweet. I also got a bag of coffee beans to try later at home that I'm looking forward to. Everything we ate was tasty and came out in a few minutes even though they were so busy. I will definitely be back. (Also, this is not important, but cafes usually get my name wrong because it's old fashioned, and I thought it was really cute that the cashier tried to remedy this by correcting it on the receipt.)

It's funny, I've biked by Bolton Bean dozens of times, every time saying to myself "we should eat…read morehere some time!", but like so many plans... we finally DID! We had breakfast here today, and really enjoyed it. The food was great, the location excellent, and the staff warm and inviting. The indoor area has a cool vibe, with tin & exposed wood ceilings and lots of tables. Outdoor (where we should have sat in hindsight had we realized how warm it was!) has tons of seating amongst the greenery as well. We had lox on an everything bagel and a chorizo breakfast sandwich with a pear coffee and an apple chai. The bagel was tasty and reasonably sized. I'd order it again in a heartbeat. I added a touch of salt but I always prefer that over too salty since you can't remove it. The best solution would be for them to add capers (briny and easy to remove), which is traditional with lox. The chorizo breakfast sandwich was super tasty with just the right amount of zing! I snuck the avocado mash into the bagel too.. The coffee was smooth and flavorful. The apple latte was bright and fruity, almost like cider with steamed milk? Ok that sounds weird but it was good I swear! Oh and we got a chocolate croissant and a cinnamon muffin to go! Mine didn't go far and was quite good as soon as we got home. Not sure if the muffin survived into the afternoon either.. I have to note that their waffles sound really good but I didn't order them because they don't have real maple syrup available. I highly recommend offering real maple syrup even if it's as a paid add-on. I would also call it "maple-flavored syrup" otherwise if it isn't real to warn people. We're in New England! We will be back!

Great coffee! In the heart of Harvard, MA. Historic building. There's an upstairs area with tables…read more- the perfect place to sip a morning coffee and work on the laptop for a bit.

Astoundingly bad pizza. Please see my photos. Bottom was charred a jet black color over most of the…read morepie making it taste bitter. Toppings (sausage and mushroom) were few and far between, especially the mushrooms which were almost nonexistent. Toppings, sauce, and cheese came only half-way to the edge, just dough after that. Top was way over-browned to the point where the cheese was disagreeably chewy. And I'm not sure if this was meant to be a thin-crust or a deep-dish pizza because it was both: thin in the middle half and three times thicker in parts of the outer half. Obviously whoever prepared this has no clue to how to do it properly. The ONLY good thing I can say about this mess is the dough itself was fresh and had a good texture. It wasn't just one. We were a group of 5 and ordered 3 pizzas. Everybody agreed they were bad. They should be ashamed to serve these. Didn't anybody notice leaving the kitchen they were unservable? So I would never consider here for take-out. But we were here for trivia night so maybe I'd try again to have something to eat while playing? But next time if they come out like that I'd be refusing delivery and demanding a new one - that's for sure. As far as the trivia, I might not return for that either. The room was very loud from the crowd, and the announcer's microphone never did work properly so it was very hard to hear. And, knowing how many good wines and beers they sell in the general store on the first floor, it is painful to have a choice of just 5 very generic wines upstairs. Why can't they offer all the wines from downstairs, with a reasonable mark-up for restaurant purchase of course?

This location has been open for about a month, and its arrival was highly anticipated because it is…read morethe only bagel shop in the immediate area. There are several other locations, with Maynard being the newest. I wanted to love it here, but sadly the bagels are underwhelming. If you did a blind taste test with a grocery store or Dunkin Donuts bagel, you would not be able to tell the difference. As someone said in their Google review, the bagels are chewy and don't have a lot of flavor -- but if that's the way you like them, then you may have a different opinion. I wanted you to try the lox and cream cheese bagel, but the prices here are crazy high. Given my less than exciting last two stops here for a bagel, I can't justify the cost for a bagel with a tiny bit of smoked salmon. The one thing that may save this place is their pastries. I don't know if they're made in house, but they all look AMAZING and I'll definitely give those a try when I want to splurge on a dessert item. They had some chocolate muffins/cupcakes with the white spiral across the top that I almost broke down and purchased, and they had cookies, coffee cake and some enticing muffins. (I'll update my review when I give some of those a try.)

Stopped in here after a morning of hiking and found the place to be filled with happy diners and a…read morepleasant and engaging staff. The food options were plentiful and delicious. I ordered a simple sausage and egg sandwich on an English muffin. My friend enjoyed a the 2BLT and said it was fantastic. Simple decor and pretty awesome themed shirts for the staff. Definitely stop by here again for a quick bite

Wow! The produce alone is why I have decided to drive the 20 miles to shop here every weekend…read more Large, perfect and delicious! Although it is more expensive than you will find at your local market basket at least I can actually use 100% of the items, they aren't half wilted and rotten like the junk you get in a "regular" grocery store. Additionally find wonderful local and artisan cheeses, meats and baked goods- even seasonal candy and items. The floral and garden shop?? Just wow! So worth the trip and a little extra cost for high quality. A high quality small shop.

Options galore!! So many delicious foods to choose from. Well displayed produce and pleasant staff…read more The place was packed when we swung by for a sandwich from the deli but we were served quick. Prices are higher than most other establishments but the ambiance and services are well worth the extra dollars

CASH ONLY! this is a cute spot in maynard my parents like to go to. classic diner fare and…read moreambiance, though the food is not wow-worthy, just regular diner food. the coffee was a bit colder than i would have liked it to be. service was quick and speedy, prices are good especially for breakfast.

I have to say this place was so clean when we arrived. The staff was quick and friendly. Food came…read moreout fast also. I was there for breakfast and had ham and eggs. Eggs were perfect but all else went south...ham was pressed ham cold cuts. Tossed on the grill and tasted like can ham. Would not be hard to upgrade to something better even if there was a surcharge. The home fries were precook and came out room temp. Every on the diner does the same thing but they are never cold. This place should be able to get this simple task right The worse part was the flatware (believe it or not). They were using old aluminum ware that in my case would make the food taste metallic. This doesn't happen to everyone but since I still have amalgam it will everyone I use 1970s flatware. I am not sure what was up with the spoon (pictured to a good one) but it was rusted or corroded. This was already in the coffee and I saw it when I removed it. Not sure how the server cold not notice this. Doubt if I will be back!

I was looking for a quieter orchard tucked away from the crowds (and yes, I realize that such a…read morething at the height of the season is nonexistent) but Carver Hill actually fit the bill. From Boston, it's a scenic drive out to Stow. I couldn't stop gushing over the foliage on the way there - I've turned into a total leaf peeper. Carver Hill is absolutely stunning in the fall, definitely worth a trip. Pleasantly surprised to find the lot half-empty when we arrived on the later side of a Saturday but then it filled up by the time we left around 3. To your right, as soon as you drive in, you'll see an area with pumpkins and the farm store - this is also where you get PYO fruit/veggies if you're paying with credit. If you have cash on hand, you can pay for a bag at the little stand right in front of the orchard. A peck (the smaller bag) was $25. I was a little skeptical at the size but it's a good deal if you really pack your apples in there. From there, the apple orchard. Not the biggest I've been to and the selection was understandably limited. We missed the sign to download the QR code for a map of the orchard and so had to rely on a photo of a thin pole with all the names/colors wrapped around it. Don't forget to stop at the store before you leave. I grabbed some pumpkin pie, jam, and an apple cider donut - they also have apple cider slushies and multiple flavors of ice cream. The donut was THE BEST, made fresh, almost falling apart, thick and generous coating of cinnamon and sugar (also tasted nutmeg and allspice in the coating). Absolutely worth waiting in the line for, but make sure to pay first and get a little yellow receipt/tag from the register before you get in line for the donuts.

I came to Carver Hill Orchards on a Sunday and there weren't too many people there. I've heard some…read moreof the nearby orchards like Honey Pot are much busier. A lot of the apple types weren't available, but the ones they had were great! The store on site was very cute and reminded me of Vermont. The apple cider donuts were delicious, but the apple cider was served cold.