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...

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.

Breakaway cafe is an amazing gem in Dover. My friends and I came on our visit to New Hampshire and…read morewere impressed by the friendly staff, amazing food, and great coffee. I love that they make their syrups homemade. We also tried their local kombucha, pumpkin chocolate chip loaf, avocado toast, and one of their vegetarian sandwiches. All of us enjoyed our food and drinks. If you are looking for a fun coffee shop with good music, friendly staff, and great food, I recommend stopping in. There is lots of seating and I believe it would also be a good spot for studying.

Been here a couple times now while visiting Dover and it's the real deal. Just recently started…read moregetting into coffee and can confidently say that this place makes the best stuff. Genuinely the catalyst for me liking coffee. Gotta get the vanilla iced latte. Food and pastries are great too, especially their pumpkin and banana breads. Baristas are friendly and great at what they do, and the service is quick, no complaints whatsoever. The place itself provides a perfect variety for doing work, lounging, or just grabbing a meal with a group. Big fan of the MF DOOM art on the wall, cherry on top.

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.

If you are in Milton or are heading up north, stop at Ira's. It is a quick couple minute detour off…read moreof route 16 and is more than worth it. An 1800s general store with tons of old school charm. They serve breakfast and lunch with still offering the general store of everything in between. The menu is fresh and creative; Let's start with the homemade pesto, which is out of this world. The breads were wonderful and a great complement to amazing homemade spreads and high end meats. We chowed half our meals parked outside and the other half on our hike in the mountains. The Staff was wonderful and accommodating, too!

Nice little country store. Very friendly people. Had a very nice breakfast there with a friend and…read morethe pancakes were delicious.

This a a cafe that also has a boutique with food, chocolate, and flowers from local businesses…read more Ordered a regular latte and a "Fall in love cider" with iced apple cider, Carmel and whipped cream . Latte was smooth and creamy and my husband remarked several times that the apple cider was delicious Also got an apple cider donut , strawberry pop tart and a charcuterie box. Wasn't a fan of the donut- it was extremely dense. The pop tart was wonderful once warmed up. Definitely be back.

Their lattes and matcha are the best around by a very wide margin and our favorite snacks here are…read morethe vegan sausage rolls and the vegan biscoff cheesecake. The folks who own this place clearly care about their community and being a place that welcomes everyone. Incredible drinks, amazing locally made food, small local artisan shop, and absolutely wonderful staff!! This is our favorite stop on our way into town on the weekends

Excellent, only drawback is they don't always have the sfogliatella. Very accommodating, nice…read moreplace, nice people.

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.)

Surprising, even for me that I have never reviewed Freedom Cafe because I've been going here for…read moreyears. Until Covid hit we were regulars at the Wednesday night open mic, an area hotspot for students and singer songwriters to show us what they can do. The freedom Café is a nonprofit whose proceeds go towards stopping human trafficking. A serious social issue that is on the rise in the United States, it comes in many forms ranging from forced labor to sex trafficking. There is an extensive menu for a Cafe of this nature , including many different types of coffees, pastries, and crapes. The crêpes options range from sweet to savory. I've tried both and can recommend them without reservation. If you want some good coffee, good food, good atmosphere, and lots of other amenities, choose The Freedom Cafe and put your money where your mouth is. It's a good cause, there's nothing to lose and everything to gain by dropping a few bucks here.

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.

Yesterday I went to this location, only my 2nd time visiting. It was however my first time using…read morethe mobile app and picking up my order via the drive thru. I ordered a venti lemonade, with apple juice and a pump of raspberry syrup. I did this on the Starbucks app which was very easy to use. A few minutes later I arrived and was in the drive thru line. Long line but we moved fairly quickly. The lady taking orders was super bubbly and friendly! When I got up to the window the lady greeted me by name. They are still practicing COVID safety, and handed me my drink in a plastic holder. Service, 5 stars! The lemonade was delicious, but like with many places you pay a good amount for a heavily iced down drink. Next time I think I'll order light or no ice. Lemonade tasted fresh and my additions just added to it! Very good. Almost $5, a bit steep but as a treat, it was worth it. I'll be back and trying new drinks!

I'm from Arizona. I'm visiting Rochester for a few weeks. I've ordered the same drink every time…read moreand every time it tastes like a different drink.