Portions are great and the owner always greets us and chats with us. It feels very comfortable and they always recommend what's the freshest or best that day! read more

Rueben was great, the fish and chips tasted so fresh and was cooked well too! Blackberry peninsula was delish and their steak fries are so good! Loved the service and even gave us a treat for the pups! read more

Come for the food and stay for the friendliness! We have breakfast here now whenever we drive out to Florence and if you stop in you'll see why. The food is fresh and homemade and the service is very friendly. And if you like homemade cakes and cookies, etc., look no further! Don't forget to try the gingerbread cookies, they have perfected their namesake! I am a huge fan of ginger in general and this recipe is perfectly balanced; lovely spice but not too strong and each bite almost like a bite of a perfectly moist cake. Actually don't buy the gingerbread unless you live really close, or buy a lot. Trust me on this fellow gingerbread lovers. read more

Absolutely loved it. This will be a must stop for us anytime we come through this area. Everyone here is super friendly & the owner Linda is as sweet as the gingerbread. We immediately bonded over our love of Christmas & this just felt like the kind of place that feels like a warm hug. So the vibe is immaculate, but how's the food? Delicious! We stuck with their "small plates" section for the food portion and then went wild at their desserts counter. The fried pickles and cheesy garlic fries were so delicious, it transported us right to Carnation Cafe in Disneyland, the taste was spot on. We thoroughly enjoyed the desserts: cookies, cobbler..cakes..macaroons..anything you could want. The coloring pages were a hit for the kids and we made sure to take advantage of all the photo ops. I just adore hidden gems like this so much...it's the spice of life & another unique family memory for our kids. read more

We took a large group here for lunch after hiking nearby and had an awesome experience! The food was amazing and the wait staff was incredible. Between the milkshakes, floats, lemonades, burgers, sandwiches, and salads, everything was fantastic. Would highly recommended this place! read more

As much as I love that they are still around they have lost the recepie for the wonderful moist gingerbread that made this a must have stop on your travels. The overly thick piece and ginger flavored bread only slightly resembles the the taste I remembered. The staff is friendly and inviting, the menu and food quite good but it was the gingerbread that I was looking forward to. read more

What an awful experience! Ambience is something out of a horror movie. Restaurant is dirty and outdated. Food was disgusting, overcooked and no flavor. Found a hair in my potatoes. When the waitress (owner?) asked if everything was ok and I told her what was wrong she picked up the French toast off my plate and took a bite out of it, threw it back down on the plate, threw a spoon and the bill on the floor and rudely said that it was free and to leave. Definitely would never recommend! read more

If you want a big hardy breakfast... this is the place to go! The food and the portions are beyond fabulous! The owner, Carol, makes sure everyone is well taken care of. read more

This is our favorite restaurant in the Florence/Mapleton area! Amazing food, and wonderful, friendly staff. I love the relaxed, step back in time atmosphere. Highly recommended! read more

Old World Gingerbread Village - Desserts Near Me - Mapleton, Oregon

Excellent service. Good food. Delicious cookies. They stayed open late to accommodate ourselves and some other customers. If you are driving by and considering stopping like I did so many times I recommend you do it. At least stop at the drive through for some gingerbread cookies! read more

Sweetest lady on the planet owns this place!!! The portions are huge, and each one has such a personal touch. The hot chocolate even was filled to the brim with fresh cream and chocolate sauce. The omelettes were massive and potatoes were delicious. And if you go, you HAVE to try the gingerbread cake! It's to die for with ice cream. Everything tasted delicious and was served with blackberry jam. The blackberry lemonade is delicious as well. So much food we all needed to-go boxes both days. 4 of us stuffed ourselves for $60 total. Worth the stop just for the friendly service. read more

Old World Gingerbread Village - Desserts Near Me - Mapleton, Oregon

The best staff and great food. Good selections and very clean. Very home cooking atmosphere. Can't say enough good things about this sweet neighborhood restaurant that truly knows your name... read more

This place is so cute!! The best coffee and homemade food! Everyone here is so sweet. Jennifer took great care of us and was so friendly and nice. So glad we stopped here and cannot wait to come visit again! read more

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We have passed this restaurant several times and finally decided to stop in. We are so glad we did! Out food was excellent. Carol makes you feel like you are sitting around a family table enjoying a meal other old friends. Great food and excellent customer service! We will definitely make this a must stop on our way to the coast from now on. read more

For three generations my family has made it a tradition to stop here for gingerbread ala mode on the way from Eugene to the coast and on the way back. Food is great too. Huge omelettes and the best French dip we've ever had. Staff is very friendly. read more

We visited the restaurant yesterday (12/14/19) for the "Prime Rib Special"($19) and added a cup of soup for 2 more dollars. Since last year (12/2018) when we last visited. The Prime Rib was half the size and the flavor was definitely lacking. The vegetable soup was cold and the very small amount of vegetables were ridiculous. The Focaccia Bread and mashed potatoes/gravy were delicious. The service however has greatly improved. Last year we had to wait 15 minutes for our order to be taken and another 30 mites for it to be served. Although the service last year (12/19) was definitely lacking, the Prime Rib portion was generous and one of the best we ever had as was the vegetables. read more

Got the gingerbread French toast with cream cheese filling, lemon curd and whip cream - enormous and yummy! My friend got the gingerbread pancakes with eggs and bacon. Highly recommended!! read more

Just stopped for gingerbread to go, but was very impressed with the service and all the options of gingerbread. We got a gingerbread man, & gingerbread cookie with white chocolate and nuts. You can tell they put some money into the place to renovate it read more

Old World Gingerbread Village - Desserts Near Me - Mapleton, Oregon

Poor service, cold food, hash browns were were so old they had no moisture, eggs slimy requested over medium, table was dirty along with servers hands, the ice water was great until I noticed the glass was greasey read more

STOP HERE! Service friendly and attentive; food is simply delicious in every way; presentation lovely; atmosphere makes you get up out of your booth and look around; don't say no to a full order of Stuffed Gingerbread French Toast. Take some home as it reheats beautifully. I hate to think of all the times we drove right by. Yikes. read more

Stopped for a cup of coffee and was delighted by the best gingerbread cake and cookies we've ever had! We'd definitely stop back in next time we come to the ocean. read more

The wait to be seated was incredibly long. We were patient though, since it looked like only 3 ladies were working the front (and one was bussing). There was a gentleman who was singing and playing his guitar as you entered, it was nice- at first. It became overwhelming, loud and inescapable. Once we were seated we waited about 15 min before someone came back to the table with water or to ask us about other drinks. Then another 15 goes by and they came back with the sodas and to take our order. We sat and waited, watched peoples interactions, and watch others reactions to food, or leave because of the wait to get the order taken once seated. We finally received food, an hour later . The food wasn't bad, but not the best either. My burger was pretty bland, but it was a hearty size- so there's that. Fish, onion rings etc seemed to be hand dipped and not just thrown into a fryer from the freezer. I'm not sure if we would go back or not- most likely not. I do think they were trying their best, but the experience definitely could've been better. By the time we left, we had spent 2 hours there (this includes time waiting in line, waiting for food, and time it took to eat and pay). There were no to go boxes or anything, just a paper plate with foil. Not super convenient but at least it was something? I attempted to use the restroom, but since everyone was so busy- nobody had time to clean it, so I waited until we were to our final destination. read more

The food and service were great! Will be stopping here again. We sat outdoors with our dog, and loved the plants and music.

We stopped in for breakfast on recommendations from some Folks in Florence. Let me start with the good. They have Sugar In The Raw packets on the tables, an excellent location and a great parking lot. That's the good. The breakfast I ordered was the absolute worst I've had in recent memory. The coffee was thin, bitter and tasted of fake vanilla. The sunny side up eggs were undercooked. The extra crispy hash browns I ordered were cold and mushy under the soggy crust. The Chicken Fried Steak was poorly breaded and greasy. The toast hadn't even been stored close to the toaster and it took three attempts to get water. In all fairness, my Partner said that her eggs and bacon were "OK", but her pancake came out white as a ghost and doughy. They do not use real maple syrup. Add to that a 25 minute wait, screaming children and an uninspired menu (even for breakfast) and you have no reason for a stop. My recommendation is to pass right by this restaurant and proceed toward Eugene. Stop at the Half-Way Cafe in Walton or Our Daily Bread in Veneta, you'll be glad you chose one of these fine places as opposed to the Old World Gingerbread Village. read more

Their restaurant is outdated, which I kind of like because it gives it an old diner feel. However, the food wasn't delicious, so that was a bummer. They have a burger with an onion ring on it, but you can't order a side of onion rings, which was super odd. My husband took pity on me and gave me the onion ring from his burger to satisfy my craving. Then I realized why you couldn't order a side of onion rings; they would never sell! It wasn't good, and when fried things aren't good, something ain't right! The burger was dry, and mayo was oozing out of the bun. We got some gingerbread people, afterall that's what they're all about! I thought they were flavorless and very hard to chew. read more

If you are old enough to have gone to lunch with your grandmother in the 1980's this is exactly like that place. I'd say 3 stars for the old school food, 4 stars for the very friendly service, 4 stars for being clean. Built in 1965 and maybe remodels in 1980. read more

Just had a second great meal here and took some of their wonderful gingerbread to go. First time, just after they opened back up, we had brunch, this time it was lunch, both times the food was prompt and delicious. We're on the way to making this place a habit ... or would that be a tradition? read more

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I don't know what they put in the batter for the clam strips but it tastes like cake mix or gingerbread. Flat out gross. Hopefully this is a one time thing I'll try again and see, but I'll be sure to ask first. Imagine gingerbread flavor mixed with cocktail sauce now who thinks that's a good idea? read more

Stopped by on our way home from the coast. Hoping their fish & chips would be ok. We were blown away by the delicious order. Super light panko breading, crispy & perfectly seasoned cod. Fries were like homemade. It was a delicious! We will be stopping there again! read more

Walking into this restaurant was like walking into a Mayberry Diner! Nostalgia all over the place. They greet everyone who walks in. The waitresses go overboard to make sure you are happy and comfortable. The food was awesome and they even served us a bowl of peach cobbler and ice cream with a candle and sang Happy Anniversary to us!! Will definitely return soon!! read more

We love this place. The service is great. The staff and owner are all super friendly. I recommend the Gingerbread stuffed French toast, just make sure you go hungry! read more

Don't stop here if you don't want good food in an idiosyncratic style. No other place like it. Gingerbread French toast is unique and excellent. read more

One of the best home cooked Thanksgiving Day dinners I've ever had at a restaurant! Every dish was an original recipe and delicious! The pumpkin soup was outstanding and the homemade cranberry sauce was wonderful. The turkey was moist and flavorful. Had stuffing, green bean casserole, ham, dessert, mashed potatoes and sweet potato with toasted marshmallows on top (the sweet potatoes could have been a dessert. read more

We had a group of 24 and we felt so very welcome there. The staff were great. The food was excellent. We will definitely be back.

The baked goods were very tasty. I got two gingerbread cookies and 2 gingerbread chocolate chip cookies. The chocolate chip cookies didn't last very long after getting back into my car. So yummy. read more

I had heard that the Old World Gingerbread Village has reopened and I wanted to stop and check it out. I was interested in seeing if the gingerbread cookies were like they were before. I'm pleased say that their gingerbread cookies are even better than they were before, they tasted so fresh and home baked. My husband is a chicken fried steak snob and he gave their chicken fried steak five stars. On our next trip to the coast we plan on stopping again! read more

Very good food and attentive waitress. Home made taste, generous serving sizes, and unusual rural road side decoration. Good to support local owners. Great place. read more

Best place in mapleton.. good home cooked food. Staff is always friendly. You must go check it out. It's very good.

This place was such a lovely find! We stopped on our way to the family reunion and were so glad to do so. The owner served us, and showed us old family albums from the 1920's! The meal was lovely, coffee GREAT, and was topped off with a complimentary gingerbread cookie homemade in the classic way. Definitely stop off for a piece of the past! read more

We just went back and the place is wonderful! The omelette, potatoes o'brien, biscuits and gravy, pancakes AND coffee...All excellent and delicious. The service was perfect and attentive. Prices are very reasonable. Our coffee cups were never empty. A cheerful and homey place. It seems that just about everything on the menu is homemade on the spot, including the blackberry jelly. It is the perfect stopover when en route to Florence, especially when we have visiting company from out of state. Two thumbs up all the way! read more