Wow! A real find with interesting, quality food…read more I had the chicken bowl and really loved it. My girlfriend had the meatloaf and she loved it. We had a nice white wine. We shared a piece of cheesecake.

Green goddess salad was, as my granddaughter says, Spendiforous!…read moreTake out counter for various foods and baked treats looked mouth watering. Hidden gem on State Street, and one of the few places being immediately added to my regular rotation!

Things this is vs. isn't:…read more +A great space for busy parents who need a space to read, write, chat, do some light work while their kids happily entertain with the vertical-built playground in the "silo" +A spacious cafe area for meeting a friend or 3, doing some group study etc +Warm and inviting area to fit your needs +Cafe with an espresso bar, smoothies, bites, etc The goal isn't craft coffee and high brow offerings. You won't find a cupping class or ample greenery/plants and local businesses to browse. But hopefully you will find a place to rest awhile, invite a few friends into a space you don't have to present and clean up after

The Commons Coffee Shop is inside Stonebridge Church, so I am a frequent flyer here, but it's also…read morea great shop during the work week. With a few hours open each day, it's a super quiet and bright spot to work. Bonus, if you bring your kids they can play inside the indoor playground. The use Hardy Coffee and have Hardy treats, so you know it's good! I typically just opt for a black coffee because we don't often get a ton of time to get coffee before service starts, but they're bigger than the free cups and every once in a while it's a nice switch up. Everyone working is really nice and friendly and it's a nice place to mingle while you wait for your drinks and meet other parishioners.

Lots of options here and I love their summer drinks. Met up with my friends I ordered a pretzel…read morethat came out soft and hot along with one of their summer specials. I was surprised because the drink wasn't overly sweet at all very balanced. Great seating but a busy place. We were glad our friend got their early because even at 3:30 they are very busy! Like the shop and will be back.

Stories has been around for ages, and I've been meaning to try it. Finally got the opportunity this…read morepast Saturday. Sadly, no pictures, we were too engrossed in conversation. The location on 204th Street in Gretna is clean, open, inviting ... but noisy. It's one of those warehouse-type settings where you really have to work at having a private conversation. Seating is expecially comfortable in the big chairs, but then you have to schootch them close together and lean in so you can hear each other, which is unfortunate. Granted, tables are set far apart, but this should be in addition to. Coffee was delicious, but the beignet bites were just so-so. Granted, one should not expect New Orleans beignets outside of New Orleans, but these little donut puffs had only a light dusting of powdered sugar (which I actually was thankful for because I wore black pants!), and there was a not-overly-pleasant surprise inside with an indistinguishable creamy substance that was sort of like the inside of a brown sugar cinnamon poptart, only less so. I hadn't been expecting that. The yogurt parfait was substantial and delicious. (The staff was friendly and helpful when making selections, but it didn't occur to me to ask about fillings.) I might visit again, but maybe at one of the other locations, if acoustics were more promising.

If you want a quite coffee shop to go read a book, do some work or just have a cup of coffee with a…read morefriend, this is the place for you. The decor is minimal but I loved the different gold mirrors. When I ordered the cashier at the counter was all smiles and just a delight to talk to, she was super friendly. She was very helpful since it was the first time being there she explained everything so it was easy to make a good decision. I ordered a flight so I was able to sample for different signature flavors. My favorite was the Midnight Coconut and Crème Brûlée. I would recommend this coffee shop to anyone who is looking for a good coffee shop!

Wanted to try this coffee shop since it's literally two minutes away from our house…read more I had the wild berry smoothie, and my husband had the Crescent Brûlée. There are three flavors of smoothies to choose from: mango, wild berry, and strawberry. The Crescent Brûlée is a blend of caramel and vanilla, topped with whipped cream and a burnt sugar top. Both of the drinks we had tasted good. I'm not a big smoothie person--in fact, this is my first time ordering a smoothie in a long time--and I was very pleased with it. It was very smooth. Their menu is pretty extensive, in my opinion: coffee, tea, matcha, seasonal lattes, energy drinks, as well as some pastries and breakfast sandwiches. I also appreciated how easy it was to read their menu. I feel like a lot of the time in coffee shops, their menus are all over the place and you have to ask a lot of questions. This menu was nicely written. The shop has a very welcoming vibe, with different plants and displays. They also sell a few different things, such as clothes, sage, stickers, and different stones. Overall, I'd definitely recommend this coffee shop, and I will definitely be back.

Stopped by Dunkin Donuts on Ida Street. The donuts tasted dry and stale like they had been sitting…read moreout way too long. The raspberry filled donut was the worst part, NO filling at all. If you're gonna call it filled, there should actually be raspberry inside it. Definitely not worth the hype or the money. Hyvee bakery has better donuts than this!

Let's see the maple donut was fresh and delicious. Coffee was good. But the wake up breakfast wrap…read morelooked like it was made by a preschooler.

I've been here twice and both times were great! The staff is super friendly and always helpful…read morenavigating the menu to get you the drink you'd like. I had a SFVL and the avocado toast and wow the toast creamy and dense. With the perfect amount of cheese and avo. The coffee was great and good conversation was had. Like all Stories, they're great for meetings and catching up, and if you can handle a little noise, working. I am excited for Williamsburg pizza to open but parking could be a little hairy

This is my favorite Stories location! The interior design is gorgeous. Love the green accents and…read moreplants. All of the baristas are so kind. Never had a bad experience at stories. I would say their customer service is great. I've tried many drinks from them. My favorite is the shaken espresso drinks. Also, love their breakfast burritos.

I was expecting more of a sit down restaurant, but this is more casual, order at the bar, pick your…read morefood up and clear your own food. Plenty of parking in the parking lot. The inside had about 10 tables and outside 4, there is a drive thru as well! Employees were nice! The food was fantastic! I ordered the pesto pasta that comes with chicken. Wow. That chicken was fantastic. Our order came out correct & pipping hot! It's an open kitchen so fun to watch them cook the pasta, especially in the cheese wheel!

Food is amazing!! Everything we had was delicious. Pasta homemade and the cheese bowl was very neat…read moreto see!! Ordering anything off the menu you can't go wrong it seems! Chicken did not come with the pesto dish it costs extra, which to me if I only ordered the pasta I would've been disappointed. Definitely need the chicken with the meal... I would be interested in trying their breakfast menu sometime!! Although, the desserts were very average, bland tasting, and expensive for that result. Restaurant was very clean and staff were very friendly! I am not sure if their AC broke... but it was tough eating hot food in a hot restaurant. I hope they get that fixed soon!!! Hours are open for the beginning of the day close for a few hours and then reopen. I love that for their staff!! They work very hard in the kitchen!! I hope they can expand at some point- the restaurant space itself is tiny but they do offer To-Go orders with the window to drive up to!

The chefs are friendly and accommodating to special requests…read more The menu offers breakfast, salads, sandwiches and full meals. This includes Italian, Mexican, seafood, ect. Last week I had the Carbonara which was delicious. Served with lots of crispy bacon and choices to add. I tried the grilled chicken. The pasta was perfect and the sauce was amazing!! While dining the chef came out to visit and get feedback as well dropped off a batch of homemade chocolate chip cookies fresh and warm out of the oven. What a treat!! This is the perfect go to spot for any and everyone. Don't expect sales people to mob you, just follow your nose off the showroom floor. Nice and clean and worth a little wait during busy times. All made to order!! YUM!!

Fantastic menu of options. Today we went with breakfast and enjoyed it very much. I had the garbage…read morebreakfast and subbed out the steak for sausage and mushrooms. I also opted for the gravy on the side which was delicious. Portions are large so we could have shared. The guys in the kitchen are very helpful and friendly. Looking forward to trying lunch options next time!

Cup & Cone in Bennington is officially one of my new favorite local spots. From the second you walk…read moreup, it has the cutest coastal meets Midwest charm. The exterior is adorable, and inside it's bright, cozy, and thoughtfully styled warm lighting, clean design, and the kind of vibe that makes you want to sit and stay awhile. I ordered a Large Blueberry Coffee Cake Latte (iced) with brown sugar and cinnamon cold foam, and it was SO good. Perfectly balanced not overly sweet, super smooth espresso, and that cold foam on top just made it next level. You can tell they care about quality. I also grabbed a pastry (the cinnamon coffee cake muffin was incredible) fresh, moist, and the perfect pairing with coffee. I recommend getting it warmed up. The staff were friendly and welcoming, and everything felt intentional and well-run. It's such a gem for Bennington whether you're grabbing a quick drink or meeting a friend for coffee. Already looking forward to my next visit

This is a cute spot in the historic part of Bennington. Walking distance to a nice playground and…read moreother restaurants. I initially thought there would be a freezer with lots of different flavors to choose from but you select chocolate, vanilla or twist ice cream then they make it into a sundae or shake. I opted for the peanut butter option. We enjoyed the nice patio area out back as well!

This was my first stop at this new location and it's just as good as the one in Dundee! I loved how…read morethere was a lot more seating than the one in Dundee. The service was still fairly fast even with a larger space. Just a reminder that this is an "order food first, then find your seat" so keep that in mind if coming with a larger party. The menu was pretty much the same with some new fun specials. I tried a couple of the specials while I was there. The coffee was not overly sweet and smooth. The sandwich was a little on the smaller side with the gluten free bread, so I would recommend getting a side along with it, but still super yummy. I can't wait to go back to try more of the menu!

Overall, we had a pretty good experience, but there were definitely some hits and misses…read more This is one of those places where you order at the counter, get a number, and they bring your food to the table. There's a self-serve water station, and you'll also need to grab your own napkins and silverware. None of that was explained when we ordered, but we eventually figured it out. We had a group of five, and the opinions on the food were pretty mixed. If you're thinking about the ricotta pancakes, absolutely plan on sharing them. The order comes with three absolutely massive pancakes. Each one is about half an inch thick and roughly the size of a large adult man's hand. They're impressive, but I really wish the menu gave some indication of just how enormous they are. Unless you're planning on taking leftovers home and eating a lot of microwaved pancakes later, it's way more food than most people would expect. I ordered the standard breakfast with scrambled eggs, chicken sausage, wheat toast, and the smashed potatoes. The scrambled eggs had a really nice texture (soft, fluffy, and cooked well) but they were very underseasoned. They needed quite a bit of salt and pepper. The chicken sausage was unfortunately the biggest disappointment for me. I was actually excited that it looked like a hand-formed patty instead of a processed sausage, but the flavor was just...odd. It was somehow both savory and sweet, but not in a good way, and there were chunks of ingredients throughout that I wasn't expecting. I took one bite and left the rest. The standout on my plate was definitely the smashed potatoes. They were excellent. The inside was creamy, almost like a Yukon Gold potato, while the outside was crispy and crunchy. They were well-seasoned, had great potato flavor, and several people at our table commented on how good they were. Someone else ordered the breakfast burrito, which was also huge; they could only finish about half. She said it tasted really good, but it was very rich and heavy. She thought a little more of the aioli (or whatever sauce was on it) would have helped balance all of the savory, fatty flavors. Another person ordered the breakfast sandwich. She said all of the individual ingredients were good, but together something just felt a little off. It was also an extremely messy sandwich to eat. The restaurant itself is comfortable and clean, although nothing particularly memorable about the atmosphere. Service was good overall, but one person at our table had ordered a single pancake on the side and ended up waiting about 15 extra minutes after everyone else had their food. Overall, I'd think about coming back, but I'd order differently next time. The portions are much larger than the menu lets on, the potatoes are absolutely worth getting, and while some dishes were excellent, a few just missed the mark.