I stopped in for a breakfast donut or treat. No donuts…read moretoday... I ordered a lemon poppy seed muffin and wow! It was moist, nice strong lemon taste, poppy seeds, but the Icing on top was the dealer changer ... I had a snicker doodle sugar cookie that was great crunch taste ... a little thin but the sugar cookie crunch was nice to eat vs. a soft type snickerdoodle I buy other places.

Best chicken parm I've ever had in my entire life! Got the sub to go and had about 30+ minutes…read morebetween picking up the sub and eating it but it was still sooo warm and the cheese was still stretchy. I want to go back in time just to eat that chicken parm again. Had the parm with a bit of truffle cheese from my house which brought it to the next level, so I would recommend the combo if you have any truffle cheese at home!

service was nice even despite high crowds and grumpy holiday customers! the apples were amazing! we…read morecame here after extreme rudeness to my mother in law over at allandale farms (she's been loyal to them for over a decade!) we're happy to have landed at volante, a little further for her but worth it.

The place is gorgeous inside complete with fresh vegetables, meat and an assortment of plants…read more Inside the main building, they have all the grocery items while in the greenhouses, they have the plants. One of the greenhouses was completely just mums. They really looked stunning. The prices were about triple for the groceries. Everything was perfect but so it should be at that price. Outside they had huge bins of the various varieties on apples. Just remember to bring your wallet.

" New Floral Donuts just in time for Mothers Day " My…read morefavorite Donut shop with also a full menu of coffee, teas and boba galore. Has some new flavors yet again " The floral edition ". Just in time for Mother's Day . They sell out quick so come get yours . They also carry a yummy line of soups to explore. The vibe is friendly and welcoming. Hope to see you soon at Pon De Joy. Lots of parking so no worries on parking . P. S : I could not add any more pictures on Yelp they have a limit . To show the floral design(s) of the donuts .

This tiny small store in Newton Centre serves up several variations of what is now my favorite…read moredessert - mochi donuts. As I was never a big fan of (overly) sweet delights, I've never bothered to try them despite hearing about it until recently at an event. I was truly surprised as I didn't just take a bite BUT finished the whole thing in less than a minute (once again, a pretty big feat for someone who doesn't prefer sweet treats). It wasn't overly sweet like normal donuts and the texture is far more delightful and chewy as much as it was moist. The flavors were potent and quite addicting. I know I will now be visiting quite a bit as the price is also really decent for what you get. Wishing you the best for the rest of the year and an even better 2024! Cheers!

Great service. Fresh prepared to order mochi donuts. Served hot and prepared perfectly. Around $5…read morefor a donut, though worth it.

Feeling generous with a 4.0. No greeter upon entry. Felt compelled to summon a person. Their most…read moregenerous option, the 'Mochi Bowl' was unavailable. It was a sampler we all wanted to try. Idk why I am even giving them a 4. However, the dough of the offering was pretty supreme. It was a combination of fried dough from a carnival and something you'd have at a campfire experience. Sugar and dough delight. At the end of the day, you'll be delighted to make this a destination. (: Bon appetite!

Came in for early lunch on a weekday and it was easy to find parking. There are plenty of outdoor…read moreseatings. Great if you want to bring your dog. I like the high ceiling but although the cafe looks pretty big, seatings inside seem limited. The tables were really small and close to each other. I ordered - Braised Short Rib & Eggplant Couscous Bowl - Maple Aleppo Chicken - Iced and hot Black Sesame Latte There is self served water and you pick up your own utensils. They also bring you your drinks as well as your food order. The short rib size was a bit small but ok value for $20. It tasted pretty good. I like the eggplants as well. Adding fresh pomegranate on top of it. Gave it refreshing touch. We were also visiting the area so I bought a souvenir mug. There was so no price $ on the rack and it was a bit expensive $25. At least I didn't need to pay for parking. The sesame latte is a seasonal drink. It was pretty good! We liked it.

Checked out the Tatte Bakery located in Wellesley on a Sunday - late morning (around 11). It was a…read morevery bustling and popular cafe! Great ambiance - sophisticated, classy, fancy yet casual decor and vibe. They had some menus on a little table when you first walked in, in front of the pastry display. Lots of pastries consisting of a variety of muffins, breads, sweets, etc. The menu was pretty big, filled with breakfast and lunch items, and a selection of beverages. It is an order at the register/counter type spot, so you can easily order for there or to go. The staff working were friendly and had quick turnaround times. There was also a fancy coffee station where they made the fancy espressos, cappuccinos, etc. There were various seating options - it was crowded when we went so it was kind of hard to find a spot, but we managed. We ordered small and got a muffin and lemon poppyseed bread slice and two cold brew coffees. We technically ordered for there so they served them on sturdy plates. For your cold brews and regular coffees, they had a coffee-condiment station - ie creamers, oat milk, sugars, etc. plus silverware, napkins, etc. and the cleanup bins for when you are done with you meals. The muffin and bread were delicious - the poppyseed had a nice lemon glaze! I would definitely consider going back to try some other bakery items and something from the kitchen. It had a nice, upscale but casual vibe and seems like a hot spot place for the area.

Great drinks (matcha and coffee), good sandwiches and friendly service. Small place but great…read moreatmosphere.

I'm going to say this as a Bostonian AND as someone who is French... but holy crap I've never been…read moreto a place that is ruder than this place. The number of times this barista rolled her eyes at me could've been a record. I have been to France numerous times and come from a French family. Never have I ever experienced such rude behavior in a cafe. Even in France, where they are known to not love the American people. On top of that, my coffee wasn't amazing. I don't think this place necessarily deserves a full review, but I will say that next time I find myself in Needham, I will not find myself at French Press.

Really good Coffee and wonderful Staff. We visited there several mornings during our weeklong stay.read more

Stopped by Charles River Coffee House this month and was expecting something more akin to a…read morecharming little cafe. The vibe was a lot less cozy and inviting and the drinks mediocre. For context, I also don't really have a high bar for beverages so "mediocre" for me is pretty low on the quality meter. One plus side is when the weather is nice, I could see it at least being a convenient stop on a scenic walk.

Overall it was a nice experience…read more Good: The food and cider were good. The vibes were very comfortable and family friendly. The pretzel itself and the chicken and waffle were very good. The drinks were great and reasonably priced. They have seasonal family activities on property that can make the dining very convenient. Bad: Do beware of the 5% fee automatically added. The beer cheese that came with the pretzel was straight out of the fridge cold.

Went to the TapHouse for trivia night. Food was good but experience was just okay. Trivia took too…read morelong and was difficult to hear. But my issue with them and the reason for the low ranking is not food or atmosphere. They charged us a 6.5% " administrative fee" on our bill. When we asked what that was, we were told it went towards the kitchen staff and dishwashers. What??? Do they pay their kitchen staff so little that they have to charge their diners extra? I have years of restaurant experience and I am appalled that this establishment charges their customers this fee. Will never return.