The Blue Heron is the kind of bakery you instantly wish you had back home. From the moment you walk…read morethrough the door, you're hit with the incredible smell of fresh pastries and baked goods. My wife and I were visiting the area and happened to stumble across this charming spot, and we're so glad we did. They offer a wide variety of European pastries, croissant sandwiches, and other bakery favorites. The standout for us was the brioche donut -- the filling was easily one of the best we've had, both in flavor and generosity. Every bite was packed perfectly. We also tried the breakfast croissant, which was delicious, but the white cheddar truly took it to another level. We noticed they also host cooking classes, which looked like such a fun experience. If we lived nearby, this would absolutely become a regular date night spot or a great activity with friends. Definitely a memorable find while traveling.

If you come at lunchtime on Sunday, don't expect there to be many pasties left! Still a number of…read moredelicious items, but it's obviously a popular bakery. Love the idea of the classes (about $85?). Love love love the Little Free Library. Server at the counter was delightful - regrettably I didn't catch her name.

What a cute and wonderful place!! We passed through Springfield Mi twice! The first time we left…read morebefore it opened (9 am) but made sure the second time we passed through we got some food to go!! I got the quiche- Rosemary and Goat Cheese with a side of tomato soup. My husband got an egg sandwich and fruit. This was one of the best quiches I have tasted and I am a wonderful quiche maker!! Perfect blend of flavors in a round individual quiche! The soup was delicious on this rainy morning! My husband ate half his sandwich immediately and then saved the rest at lunch time. He was pleasantly surprised that hours later the bread was nice and soft! We goy a slice of blueberry pie to share later after lunch! It was the perfect blend of sweet/tart and the crust was flavorful too! I would recommend Tea Bar and Bites!

Haven't been here in years. It was completely dead. Sat at a table and was told there was a big…read moregroup coming in. Moved to another table and was told I couldn't sit there.. Ask where I could sit? And was directed to a tiny table and wobbly chair!! I understand if you have a big group coming "eventually" it's honestly a small place if it's that big of a group then close it down! Don't expect patrons to cater around you so you can make more money. Just because I wasn't spending hundreds doesn't mean you can treat me like a beggar... I think it was actually the owner too that was acting like people had to go to her establishment. Attitudes like this hurt local businesses.

We stopped at Aviary by Lavender Falls for brunch while in Springfield and had such a great…read moreexperience! Since they're known for their crêpes, we had to start with one. They offer a mix of sweet and savory options, and we decided to go savory. For our meals, he ordered the breakfast burger while I went with the shrimp and grits, and we both loved what we ordered. Everything was delicious, and the service was great from start to finish. If you're looking for a good brunch spot in the Springfield area--especially if you love crêpes--I'd definitely recommend checking out Aviary by Lavender Falls!

Stumbled on the Aviary Cafe yesterday with my wife while looking for lunch. Great food and well…read moreprepared. I had a French Dip with cheese grits and wife had Smoked Salmon toast as her entree. Very good! Unique options in each category. Restaurant was clean and well decorated. Ambiance had an upscale vibe to match slightly higher prices than norm. Service was great. All in all a great experience. Will be back.

Amazing would go again multiple times!…read more This was the first time I went to Springfield and my friends brought me to The Table and I would come to Springfield again just for this place. Before you even walk in the building looks amazing, it's more spacious in the inside than it looks on the outside. Big open space and a little shop and showcased so many great items. There was jazz music playing and everything just felt cozy. Also it might sound weird but go use the restrooms! They look fantastic and will give you many ideas just for decorating. The food was delicious I had gotten the S'mores Iced Latte, Caprese Toast and shared Berries & Cream Pancakes. You might say wow $14 for some Caprese Toast but it was so filling you really don't need anything else. Everything was reasonably priced due to how elegant and delicious the food was. The service was really quick and it was fairly busy the food was hot and everything tasted really fresh. The people were very kind and helpful with any questions. The service was very professional and enjoyable!

Made it back to the place and another good visit…read more - see that bacon jam sauce on the burger?....that is darn good. I'm not one to mess with my traditional burger taste. But that bacon jams sauce really works! - The corn dip we had for an appetizer - that dish was really good. Did I say really? Yeah, really good. - Chicken sandwich - If I was you...I'd skip that one. Nothing special. Dry. Just not a good menu item. To the owners if they read this: The place is too nice to have counter service to order. Both times I've been here, it is always backed up and takes a good while to order. We were the 3rd group back last night. Parties of 2, each group was. And it takes too long. To end on a positive note: the place is neat and always great to have people revitalize an old building in our town.

If you live anywhere near or traveling through Republic, MO and thirsty or hungry, HIGHLY recommend…read morea stop at this family-owned/run cafe! Freshly homemade everything with thoughtful care and attention = Keto Bowl & Republic Breakfast are astoundingly delish, ambiance appropriately cute upscale country, staff treats you like family. Service is quick, food was hot, 5-stars!

It was our first time, and they were very patient and kind! Delicious breakfast burritos! The meat…read moretastes like it's been smoked. Eggs, cheese, and potatoes all mixed throughout so you get goodness in every bite! They also have iced coffee in clear soda cans! Perfect for on the go and super yummy! PS cute Easter themed duck shaped straws. Adorable!

We have been here multiple times. The food is light, but filling. Sandwiches, quiche, and salads…read more We've never left hungry. Their baked goods are delicious. All of the ladies that work here are very nice and helpful. We love the decor. It's a cozy atmosphere that feels like grandma's house in the best way.

Cozy little tea house with scratch food. Had chef salad, sandwich, soup and a cookie- excellent!…read moreQuiche had sold out, so I couldn't try it. Recommend you come early if you want it. Service and ambience were friendly, country cottage feel to the place.

What a pleasant surprise! I was looking for a morning…read morecoffee and came across The Hive in Willard. Excellent coffee, abundant homemade goodies (scones, muffins, cookies, brownies, cakes), artisan ice cream, specialty sandwiches, friendly service and more. I will definitely be visiting here whenever I'm in Willard.

This is a hidden gem of the area. The brownies and ice cream are delicious, so don't miss those…read more The Hawaiian sandwich is wonderful too. But the friendly and thoughtful service is even better than the food. This is a great example of a small town cozy spot done right.

Hadn't been to this place before...but it's pretty darn good. A cute little place it is. The…read moreprices for a slice of pie are decent. Peanut butter chocolate chip: Now, the cookie was $3...but I think it's really worth it. The peanut butter taste is mild and works with the chocolate chip really good. I mean "good"! lol. Apple pie: Again, another fine baked product. I'd sure be proud if I could make that level of pie. All and all...a great place

After dinner, we decided to drive around a bit and see if we could find a place to get some…read moredessert. Thankfully, my trusty list of Yelp restaurants was handy, and I searched through ones that offered dessert and found this gem. We went on a weekday after 5 PM and surprisingly, we were able to slip right into a curb parking spot. This area is super cute and I was quite excited to try Prairie Pie for the first time. We made our way inside and were immediately greeted by someone at the counter. She was very nice and informative, took our order after giving us a moment to review the menu, and then we took a seat. We purchased an assortment of cookies and a couple slices of pie to sample there and at home, in addition to a chai tea latte and a lemonade to drink. The chai tea latte was for me and it was delicious. It was topped with whipped cream and what I believe with cinnamon. It was a warm tea and very good. It's probably one of my favorite chai tea lattes that I've ever had honestly. It definitely kicked Starbucks in the bum. I had the honey and sea salt pie while I was there, and I have some cookies and a slice of pumpkin pie to try at the house. The honey sea salt pie was delicious. It had a very generous honey flavor and the sea salt cut the sweetness in such a perfect way. It was a beautiful balance between sweet and salty. My husband enjoyed his confetti cookies and his lemonade. They also offer entrée options of various sandwiches and more. Unfortunately, we had dinner prior, so I didn't pay much attention to that part of the menu since we just came for a dessert, but I'm looking forward to going back and trying some of those options next time. Highly recommend stopping by Prairie Pie for a quick bite. The honey sea salt pie is one of my new favorites. Looking forward to seeing what other options they have in the future. Also, while you're here, make your way over to the store across the brick path. I can't recall the name of it, but it's a super cute little shop with lots of unique things to purchase. We were very pleased with our trip to this area and can't wait to go back