More tables badly needed - especially during weekend breakfast hours. Stood and waited for a table for a very long time - even after our food was ready. Service was good. Cafeteria set up is not optimal. Better to seat people then take food orders. Patrons seemed to be content sitting around forever even after finishing their meal with people waiting. Very frustrating. Much older crowd. read more

Just had an excellent breakfast here. Open, airy, kids space, and a good selection. The muffins they are sourcing are fantastic. Good coffee. I will be back. read more

We love Emma's. Great food, coffee, and atmosphere. Andrew and his wife are very friendly, as are the rest of the employees. Our daughter loves playing with the toys and books there. We think the food is excellent. Our only suggestion would be to add a low-carb, high-protein meal to the menu - maybe a stir-fry or something like that (other than salad). I like to eat here after the gym and sometimes want a meal that isn't a sandwich. We're so happy to have Emma's in Stow - keep up the great work. read more

I woke up this morning with a craving for a breakfast sandwich. I usually settle for Dunkins, but on a whim I walked 20 feet to the left and entered Emma's instead. I'm glad I did. The interior was spacious and contemporary, yet warm and inviting. The bacon, egg and cheese was fantastic, and although it was a tad more expensive than the alternatives next door, the quality of the sandwich was worth it. I look forward to trying more of the menu! read more

I like the simple food with high-quality ingredients and no frills. Great prices, great staff. The atmosphere is bright and spare. Time and money likely will see this change. I'm sure some local artists could display some work. I'll be back again to enjoy the couch area with TV and the free wifi. So glad these folks opened up in Stow with food that doesn't make me feel I should have just eaten at home. read more

I come here frequently since it's close to my mother's home. She adores the chili and I love the Cobb salad and the adult grilled cheese! Their breakfast sandwiches and coffee are also great. It's spacious and bright with quick service and reasonable prices. read more

My wife and I stopped by as part of an errands afternoon on a recent Saturday and were (mostly) favorably impressed. The service was quick and friendly, the ambiance is very pleasant (the store has obviously been remodeled recently and they did a good job with it) and the food was (for the most part) exactly what we had expected it would be - which is to say, relatively simple, fresh from their grill, and tasty. It loses a star for two reasons. First, the food was somewhat overpriced. Not outrageously expensive, but I ended up paying $26 for what should have been about a $20 meal. Second, my wife's sandwich was billed as coming with a side of coleslaw, but what emerged was a pile of dry shredded cabbage and carrots - the dressing seems to have been doled out with an eye-dropper, as we did eventually find some but it was all but non-existent. So yes, I would recommend it. Just don't order the coleslaw... read more

Yes, please! Had a late lunch/breakfast at this quaint little spot. The decor made me wonder what I was getting into and the food made me wonder if I could sneak another meal in before I had to leave. Delicious, fresh food. Wonderful menu. I'll be back to explore more! read more

Accidentally found Emma's Cafe one afternoon after a trip to Concord. The restaurant is open, light, casual, and welcoming. The staff is friendly and you can tell they are genuinely happy to serve you. The menu offerings are a refreshing and healthy ranging from great sandwiches, soups, comfort food, and salads. I had a turkey sandwich with a side of sweet potato salad. It was fresh, delicious, and the potato salad was like nothing I'd ever had. It was really good. I also noticed that they have a large and nicely appointed room for meetings. Great place for a local office to have a nice lunch meeting. I can't wait to go back to Emma's and try everything on the menu! read more

Consistently delicious comfort food. There are also a few southwestern-style dishes that give me New Mexico nostalgia! I'm becoming a regular and I have no regrets. read more

My husband and I recently took our kids to the Emma's Cafe grand opening party. We were so impressed with everything from the decor, to the staff, to the kid friendly environment, to the food. Oh yes, the food!!!! Without question our favorite part. They offered a tasting of their amazing pulled pork with pineapple salsa and a delicious turkey chili. The pulled pork was tender and tangy with a little bit of heat countered with a cool pineapple salsa. We loved it. The turkey chili was awesome with a slightly sweet maple flavor - nothing I'd ever had before. Ssssshhhh, don't tell but I totally went back in for seconds! We also tried the PB&J smoothie which was filling, healthy and delicious! The cafe was immaculate and beautiful. They have a little area in the corner for kids to play with some books and games and a train table. My boys were totally entertained the whole time. It was a relaxing environment for the whole family. The staff was courteous and attentive and very professional. We really enjoyed everything Emma's had to offer and we'll definitely be back to sample the rest of the menu!!! read more

I love Emma's Cafe and have always enjoyed my experiences here! The staff is so friendly, the owner is very eager to help and always wants to ensure his customers are happy. Personally, I love the smoothies and salads - highly recommend the carrot cake smoothie if you're in for a healthy treat, it's delicious! I just wish my schedule matched up more with the hours, the only time I can ever come here is on the weekends. 5 stars all around! read more

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Okay, this has to be, hands down, the BEST breakfast I've eaten in months. You know when after you're done with your meal, you are just happy from the inside? Yeah, that good. The breakfast was so good, so "just right", that I stopped hearing what people were saying to me. With the delicious coffee, the hot omelette, the amazing home cooked potatoes, and the perfectly toasted bread, I was in absolute heaven. I got the Pure Protein with American instead of Feta (not a big Feta fan). Ask for stiracha, they have it behind the counter by the grill. And enjoy! Definitely, definitely recommended. read more

I normally don't give so/so reviews, but I just had to because I was pretty disappointed in the food here. The physical space is nice, big and bright with easy parking. We had no wait. However, the food was not great. The Belgian waffle was undercooked and cold by the time I got it. My husband ordered turkey chili - took two bites and refused to eat any more (which is pretty unusual for him). I wanted to love it since we live so close, but alas, we will not be returning. read more

Bright open and clean space. Prompt and friendly greetings and service each time both by (hard working) owners and staff. Seasonally changing menus and daily specials. Their food quality is consistent, cooked from scratch and I love that they use produce from our local farms. Always fresh and tasty. My favorites are their salads and smoothies, in particular the Avocado and Quinoa salad and the Going Green and the Antioxidant smoothies. Nice to be able to get a smoothie made only with berries and vegetables - no sweeteners. So happy Emma's opened up here in Stow and glad to see them thriving. read more

Been here multiple times due to limited options in the area. The food always looks good but am always dissatisfied after. Bland coffee. Rather get a DD a couple of stores down. ...I'll probably be back. read more

Emma's is one of our favorite spots for a simple tasty breakfast that feels less greasy and more fresh than some other diners. There's always seating available and staff is friendly and professional. I love getting a western omelette and a latte and then hanging out and talking. Since there's such ample seating, I don't feel rushed to leave as soon as I'm done eating, which I appreciate! read more

The blue plate breakfast I ordered today was a plate of grease. The flavorless potatoes were swimming in grease which I noted the second the plate was brought to me. I did my best to sop it up with napkins but the whole meal had an odd, sour taste and was a waste of $7. read more

A few of us came to get breakfast here about a months ago after reading reviews on yelp. The atmosphere was disappointing (kind of like a cafeteria) and there were lots of flies around the tables as well as dead flowers in the vases on each table. The food was mediocre/nothing special. I wouldn't go back. read more

Stopped by for lunch. Had the Beef Stoup takeout. Soup was sour and flavorless. The beef was tough, dry, and inedible. Definitely not "slow roasted". I threw it out, and I hate wasting food. One more dreadful restaurant in an area with very few good options. Would not recommend. read more

Service was very good and quite friendly. Food was average. Not as moderately priced as Yelp stated.

I'm surprised at all the five star reviews here, for a relatively new place. Took almost 5 minutes to order while the staff struggled to enter an order on an ipad. The food is very organic/healthy but some odd combinations. My wife absolutely loves the soups, but the couple of sandwiches i've had were dry and unimpressive. read more

I was completely disappointed in this place! I had really high hopes for it since the menu looked great but the salad (burrito salad) I got wasn't anything to shout about. It cost an additional $2 for chicken which is fairly priced for most places but they only give you four tiny sliced pieces of what seemed liked processed chicken. Other than that the salad was drenched in a vinaigrette that was pretty powerful. I hope that maybe it was just what I ordered and the fact that we got it to go had something to do with it but it wasn't the "high quality eatery" I was hoping to find. Besides the food it is more of a cafeteria set up...seems like a good place to grab a coffee and hang. Service was great just sad that I paid $9 for a grocery store version of a mexican style salad. Seems like other reviewers really liked it but just wanted to give my experience. Thanks! read more

I really was impressed with Emma's Cafe! Very modern and clean! Good selection of different coffees. Lots of different meals to choose from. You order at the desk, they give you a number to bring to your table, and they bring it right to you when it is ready! Very convient, effiecient setup! I went for breakfast and ordered the Breakfast Burrito. It was big and very satisfying! I definitely intent to come again! read more

I rated this 5 stars because I want it to be seen. This cafe gave me a weird vibe right from the start. I walked in and was looking at the menu, but the owner was eyeing me like a hawk so I felt pressured to go up and order. I asked for a Noodle Bowl and my son asked for the French Toast. Those two items cost basically my entire life savings; the markup was truly insane. The service was quick, but when the food arrived, my son's French Toast looked like a gooey sponge. I took a bite just to make sure it was cooked, and it was so so nasty and tasted strongly of eggs. I tried my Noodle Bowl, and I braced myself for the intense food poisoning I would surely have by the end of the night. Fortunately, I didn't, but my stomach felt gross the rest of the day. I looked over at the open kitchen and saw that none of the cooks were wearing gloves. I felt like I could taste their grimy, greasy hands. My son, meanwhile, was over in the play area and he later told me that a customer called him a "little s**t". Overall, not satisfied with this experience. The service was far from "egg-celent". Just... be better. read more

This is a great spot to get breakfast. Staff is friendly. Service is good. And food is clean. Lattes are good too. Best breakfast spot in the area. read more

I had much higher hopes for this place after seeing four stars. It's ok and the food is edible but not very good. Home fries where mushy and tasteless (basically just chunks of boiled idaho potatoes), lemon orzo soup was ok but basically canned soup quality. Omlet was not spectacular either despite it seeming to be a signature dish for this place. read more

Outstanding food, friendly, courteous staff. Always a special place to eat at when we're in the area. (The chocolate chip banana bread is to die for.) read more

We stopped in here after some local apple-picking, on a Sunday afternoon. The place looked promising; large interior that felt pretty open, although there's no exterior windows. Just after I placed my order though, I heard the cashier tell the person behind me that they were running half an hour behind - it would have been good to know that myself. In fact, it took 45 minutes to get our food. The food we got was only OK, definitely not worth the wait. read more

Gratitude forever for Emma's cafe. Late in the afternoon on a Sunday, not long before closing, Emma's stepped up and prepared, and made a special delivery, of some food after a death in the family. The food was delicious and really helped ease a tragic day. Thank you. Thank you. read more

Free real maple syrup ( with purchase of blueberry cakes or French toast) and the source is in Maynard. This place is delicious. They even have five or six different coffees to choose from. Also a conference room for business meetings. Give this place a try read more

I've had two good breakfast sandwiches there, but lunch was incredibly bad today. Wilted lettuce and vegetables, cheese wasn't melted in panini. It was very disappointing. Not sure if I will give them another try. read more

Disgusting. I went there this afternoon and ordered a California BLT with provolone cheese. 1. The avocado was no where near ripe. Had to take it out of my sandwich. Damn near chipped a tooth when trying to eat it. It was so hard. 2. The bread. Disgusting. Would not be surprised if they picked it up from Shaw's. 3. The bacon was not hot. It wasn't even warm. Nor did it have any indications that it had been cooked within the last 10 minutes that it took them to make my food. 4. Slow. They are so, so incredibly slow. 5. The coffee I ordered was very watery. 6. The coleslaw they gave me, I had to mix in the sauce myself. Also, it was served in a small cup that you would put salad dressing in. Not ideal. Tasted good though. 7. Expensive. Did NOT get what I paid for. However, on the plus side, the woman that took my order was incredibly sweet. read more

Place is Legit. Andrew is a nice guy. Coffee is the best around. Food is fresh and made from scratch. What else do you want from a mom and pops coffee shop? To all the negative reviewers, nice life, clowns. read more

Pros: - great service - staff brings your food out, everyone seems friendly and knowledgeable, they employ competent younger staff from from area high schools - great food - especially the chorizo hash - generous military discount - free parking - free wi-fi - ambience - CLEAN bathrooms Cons: - menu seems limited - coffee is not all that great read more

Found Emma's Cafe while taking a drive with my family so we decided to stop in for some lunch. The space is very open and had a cozy little feeling to it. Had a play area that my daughter could play with the trains on the train table that they had there. They also have a tv and couch to kick back and relax with a cup of coffee and maybe catch up with a friend. The menu...wow so many options I had so idea what to choose. So me and my boyfriend decided to order a bunch of stuff and share. We started off with the turkey chili and what a great way to start out my meal. It almost had a sweetness to it that made it so tasteful. We then could't decide on lunch so we ordered the BBQ pork sandwich and flat top meatball sub. Honestly I could have probably had both myself. The pork sandwich was AMAZING!! The bbq sauce had a nice kick and it has a homemade pineapple salsa that compliments it so well ( I almost didn't want to share it ) but I guess I had to if I wanted to try the meatball sub and I was glad I did. It had just the perfect amount of sauce and Mozzarella and I will add they use fresh mozzarella on the sub. I tend to be picky when it comes to meatballs becuase they literally are my favorite comfort food and these meatballs did not disappoint. I love that for sides they offer girlled sweet potato salad or seasonal cous cous so much better then the normal boring french fries most places offfer and I am a sucker for sweet potatoes and I loved the sweet potato salad. But of course as we are ordering the food, I see that they had just made homemade Maple Bacon Scones!!!! Hold on..maple + bacon..in a scone = HEAVEN!!! Bacon is probably another one of my guily foods, I just can't say no to anything with bacon. Now normally I am not a huge fan of scones because sometimes they can seem dry. Well let me tell you, that is not the case with these ones, they were so moist and delicious. We loved them so much that before we left we ordered some more to take home along with a couple of smoothies for the car ride! We were definitely stuffed after eating all of that food but my stomach was very happy. The food was amazing and everything just tasted so fresh. I could go on and on about how great the food was, the staff was amazing, super friendly and I love a place that the owners are there and hard at work. I am so looking forward to my next trip to Emma's because there is definitely so much more on the menu that I am dying to try!! read more

We went in for lunch on a Sunday and were underwhelmed. Our sandwiches were decent but not great. The staff was wonderful and I loved the children's play area. I will give it another try soon! read more

Best blueberry pancakes, crispy bacon, and iced coffee ever. Delightful adult grilled cheese. Nice staff. Clean and inviting decor. Thanks for a really great lunch! read more

We stopped here to get some sandwiches before a snowy walk with our doggie. The service was pleasant and the food delicious. Would definitely return. read more

I always enjoy a trip to Emma's. Being a local resident I find have Emma's as a refreshing treat anytime of day. I am particularly fond of the smoothies which are a great and healthy meal replacement. Breakfast and lunch never disappoint me. The cafe atmosphere and staff make for a comfortable and enjoyable setting. read more