Always a great experience. The staff is always courteous and the drinks are always consistent.read more

I had the world's best smoothie at Modoc's. The market is named after the infamous local circus…read moreelephant that escaped in 1942, running through the county for five days. Modoc had just performed her last show for the American Circus, when she escaped. The inside of the market is homey with lots of space to work, read or enjoy a chat with a friend. I ordered a smoothie. The clerk told me which smoothies were made from fresh fruit, so I ordered the blackberry smoothie, which came with whipped topping. They also serve coffee and pastries. I shopped around the market and read Modoc's story as I waited for my smoothie. The market sells their own coffee blend. A children's play area with books is available to keep the kids entertained for a bit. My smoothie took about five minutes to prepare and was fabulous...creamy and fruity. If I lived closer, I stop by everyday to try all the flavors. Modoc's is worth a visit. There is limited street parking.

I started going here because of the superior products they carry, I continue shopping here for the…read moreknowledge these ladies have! I was diagnosed as pre- diabetic 7 years ago and my A1-C was 5.4 at last check up with my endocrinologist. I highly recommend the Good Life

I had stayed away for quite awhile after a few incidents where I was served regular instead of…read moredecaf. It still feels like playing roulette everywhere I go, so I prefer to make my own at home. I just cannot do caffeine. I mostly go to shops like this to feel like a human out doing something. The coffee tastes good, but 'm docking a star because even as I type this after leaving, I can feel the not fun effects of caffeine. It can be hit or miss with consistency of what constitutes a large and how milky your drink is, the prices seem to vary from visit to visit, and I often don't recognize the employees. High turnover? There is no public restroom which can be an issue whilst consuming beverages. Aroma also charges a fee if you pay with plastic, so I try to carry cash. I recall being charged for a cup of ice for my herbal tea in the past. Sometimes the tables aren't so clean and the baked goods case can have flies in it. It's looked better this summer. The wooden chairs can be wobbly. Overall it has decent atmosphere. It smells good like caramel when you walk in. There are two metal tables with cafe chairs as well as a bench outside, weather permitting. Rat Pack & classical outside. When music is on inside it's a different genre. The hours can be funky especially in winter or even be unexpectedly closed, but they are never open past 5 PM. Peru rolls the sidewalks up pretty early. I do like that they offer plant milk and have decaf without a weird lecture like the place around the corner... They usually have soy and almond. No coconut, but I usually go with soy lately anyway. Raw sugar, stevia for Lydia, and at least one decaffeinated tea. The baristas I've had recently were pretty pleasant. They have an array of baked goods including bagels and some other food and drink things in a refrigerated case. I've not ever tried the food myself though it looks good. I'm assuming it's local artwork which I've seen for sale on the walls along with handmade jewelry, mugs. They have a sandwich board for a donation program where you can buy a coffee for someone in need. Aroma has loyalty punch cards as well. You can enter the bakery next door through an adjoining door. Walking past I saw the case next door had cupcakes and heard a cake order being taken. So, while Aroma has flaws and I've been to better in other towns, the prices are pretty reasonable for this century and the atmosphere is alright. Cozy and on the Bohemian side. I don't go running there with excitement, but it's alright to sit and chat, especially when it's not crowded, which it often isn't. I like the downtown location.

Weak 3 stars, bad = issues quiche was not warmed up, limited selection, tea you get a cup of hot…read morewater and put bag in yourself, worst was No public restroom available. Good was a freebie board - more tags needed nice there was one! Good coffee, tasty and was fast, hard to see favor selections. The workers were friendly. Ambiance was ok for small area, a restroom is needed.

Deeeeelicious! I didn't know I needed this but just wow. Donuts, coffee, ice cream... a perfect…read morecombination! Just a tip: they charge a 4% processing fee if you pay with card. Bring cash :)

The service here is amazing. The owner was present and greeted everyone. He's so enthusiastic…read moreabout his business and products! We came over the holiday weekend and they were very busy, which is great news! We tried a few different things off of the menu. The shakes were very good but our favorite things were the mini donuts and the Chillz sauce for the tater tots. So good! Inside has plenty of seating, indoor and outdoor, and there's a lot out back.

Had a few errands to run and there it was. It being as warm as it was, thought what the heck. Who…read moredoesn't like ice cream midday. Got a couple medium twisty cones for me and the wife. They were smooth, creamy and delicious. Eating that on the way home made the drive that much better. The two girls working there fast and friendly.

My mom and I got two custom Razzles and they were absolutely wonderful. The service was great and…read morequick!

Stopped by on a cold afternoon and discovered their amazing chicken velvet soup! Yum yum! Our…read moreserver was cute and attentive in this quaint café. Will stop by again.

My last review stands but with updates. While I'd still say this has to be the best place available…read morein Peru, there are some inconsistencies. The ordering process is quirky. During the day, you order at the counter. Menus on a barrel to peruse. Nothing on the wall. You normally receive a number (not today) & your beverages & food are brought to your table. Today, I was given my coffee & water at the counter to carry, but my food was brought out. So, it's counter prepay, & you tip at that time, but it's also self serve at the condiment station while you're also being waited on table side somewhat, some of the time. Confused yet? I did dine here once during dinner hours. Since I was used to the other process, I didn't know you are seated in the evening & fully waited on. I like dinner time best though it's busier. You can get takeout anytime & sweets to go from the case or table. I believe they cater & might possibly deliver, at least for groups. There is also a section which can be reserved. I hadn't been in for a couple months, & hadn't seen my favorite lady for even longer. From chatting today, I don't think she remembered me. The man working the floor is especially great. He's a food runner & busser, etc. I was confused today, as was he, as he'd set something on my table while I was prepping my coffee at the sugar station. He asked if I'd had a bread stick or a pretzel, so I responded it was a pretzel because I had indeed ordered a pretzel stick from the menu. He ended up bringing out a full size pretzel after I sat down, & I felt badly because he thought I'd ordered that. I discovered the pretzel STICK is the same as a bread stick. He was friendly & told us to enjoy the mistake. The person with me was happy to find a device charging station. I'm not sure those are available at every table nor if WiFi is offered. The first timer liked her peach tea. You can get sweetened, unsweetened, or half n half. Cheese sauce is nacho with a lil kick. I fully appreciate that the staff will make me a fresh pot of decaf when I come in. Apparently, decaf isn't too popular around here, I'm finding. I rolled with it, but Garden Gate had Folgers in the past. The Kroger brand they used today definitely didn't taste as good. When I walked up to get a refill, I noticed it was really weak & watered down. I could see through it more than tea. Sometimes you get refills at your table. Not consistently anymore. None today. No non-dairy creamer or milk options nor raw sugar. Again, I roll with it. It's not really a coffee shop per-se. However, with "cafe" in the name... Garden Gate has surprisingly good spaghetti. Not like what I can make at home, but far better than what I expected during visits before today. I would like to see more plant based options, but I remember what town I'm in. You get used to making due with what you can get around here. No fish on the menu either nor any fried foods. Sandwiches come with chips or slaw. They do have a fired pizza oven. If you like meatloaf and mashed potatoes with green beans, this would be the perfect place for you. They have daily specials on a board. Their veggie wrap is okay. The bread/pretzel sticks are buttered & also okay. Mashed potatoes, great. Never had the green beans since may contain bacon. Garden Gate good with accommodating substitution requests. I do like the long bench in back so you can sit as you wait for carryout or to be seated in the evening. Quality furnishings & ambience although the barrels from the brewery this once housed don't exactly jive. It's nice there is a private parking lot with a side door since street parking downtown can be hairy, especially this close to the courthouse. Some outdoor seating. A lot more seating inside & much better air conditioning than the old location. Better tables and chairs which are actually comfortable unlike the old place. I don't like that they pool tips. I tip extremely well, & I would like it to go to the person I tipped. I'm also not a fan of tipping at the beginning of the visit. I'll over tip & not get stellar service afterward. Did they even see it? Now I feel like George Costanza. I have been given rather large to go cups of decaf in the past. I didn't even want to ask for one today. It's usually clean though sometimes the tables & ladies' room could use extra care. Dirty tables can pile up at times. Confusing system. Good food but not much that I want. I really just go to have somewhere in this town to sit & to KNOW it's actually decaf in my cup. Sometimes it's loud, sometimes not. Service isn't quite what it was when this location first opened. It can be hit or miss where I can feel #1 or forgotten. Service usually good but not above and beyond like 6 months ago. I'm sure I'll return because, honestly, where else am I going to go? Possibly the best in Peru, yes, but I'm adjusting stars for everything stated above. It could easily be a five with some tweaks, but I won't hold my breath.

Great service. Super clean. Nice music. Good drip coffee. Ambiance is great considering the…read morespace they had to work with.

No baristas here. Lots of drink choices. Blueberry muffin was overly sweet and came wrapped in…read moreplastic. Lobby is large with comfy couch and chairs.

Great store! Service is excellent! I called the day before…read moreand ordered 5 lbs. of Taylor brand pickle loaf sliced on 1.5. Picked it up the next morning. It was ready and just as ordered. I'm a self proclaimed (lol) pickle/pimento loaf connoisseur. Used to buy Boars Head which was good but now taboo after their health issues. Taylor brand is the BEST!

I had Gerald's dark horse: roast beef, grilled peppers and onions, banana peppers, and horseradish…read moresauce on garlic herb bread. It was grilled to order, and delicious. It came with kettle chips. I also got a canned Diet Coke. My hubs got a wrap with turkey, avocado and smoked Gouda. He was equally impressed. The place looks like a hole in the wall, but it was nice inside.