Wonderful diner with excellent food. And great service…read more Stopped for dinner last evening and came back for breakfast

The food was ok the home fries weren't the best the bacon was very salty and even though the fries…read morewere frozen they were still good the ambiance was really cool if your into the old style of restaurants half of my chicken was good but the other half was dry Haley was our cook and instead of talking to us she should have made good food our server Paige was amazing she paid attention to us and treated us like family and let me take a extra creamer she did a great job but Haley on the other hand only had a good omelette our server was the redeeming quality of this place.

One of my favorite places in stubridge, The ambiance was…read morecalm and child frendly. I got a bowl of mac and cheese and some bao buns and also Jalapeno poppers. My family got the steak and duck, they said it was awesome. The bao buns were fantastic, each bite was like a cloud In your mouth. The Jalapeno poppers were mild but a lot of good flavor. The staff were nice and personable. The service was really good, with the jalapeno poppers out first then the bao buns came. I also got the choclate cake for desert, it was creamy like a cheese cake with some homemade whipped cream and a strawberry slice. I will come again soon, thanks for the great experience

Met some good friends here to assist one of them in some computer/phone training. We worked up an…read moreappetite and finally got some food. Hash was good. Blueberry pancakes were big and fluffy! Couldn't resist in getting a sweet, danish hit the spot.

Food was pretty darn good if I'm being honest, and she was good about refilling my coffee too, but…read moreI don't go out to eat to be waited on by someone who looks miserable, barely acknowledges me, didn't even smile when I asked her to compliment the chef (We got the loaded potato fries and a French dip, which, I've never liked anywhere, but it's what my wife wanted and we share as she's had the bipass surgery and can only eat a few bites)...I admitted to her that I don't like French dip, but it was PHENOMENAL. I don't even like au jus, but it was so good, I would've been happy just to drink it. Who doesn't even smile at a compliment like that? Especially as I later found out she was one of the owners. She should have been over the moon. I'd say it wasn't technically a bad experience, but it also wasn't a good one. Also, it was right at the end of their first open mic and we knew the host personally. You'd think after seeing we knew their entertainment, she could have, at the very least, faked a smile. Kind of her loss as I'm a DJ and could have easily boosted their clientele, but I'm not going to recommend a place that makes it seem like it's a chore to wait on you. Even though she didn't know that, as someone who has also been in the restaurant industry for a large portion of my life, the very first rule of customer service is to make them feel wanted, no matter how you're feeling, and smiling at them is the easiest way to do it. Even if you're only doing it for the tips, being nice to people is one of the easiest things you can do. And being nice to others, will almost always make you feel good in return. It's a win win. As for the ambience, top notch. It's a very comfortable and relaxed atmosphere and it's not crowded like a lot of other restaurants (meaning the tables are properly spaced and you're not on top of other customers)

Food was very good; wine too; services appeared great, if you're a regular! but not so much for…read moresomeone new. The place was busy with happiness through, Gail and Dennis, tending bar, were busy, I knew, but to see them check on all the regulars several times through and through, but never once asked me 'how was your stew?' I think if this place treated everyone like a regular they knew, it will be a five star. But what are you gona' do. So with that, I'd say ambiance could improve.

Service was great! Stopped in for a quick drink, but Austin, the barkeep, was so hospitable I just…read morehad to try something to eat. The Irish egg rolls couldn't be beat. Plus the friendly ambience was certainly sweet.

This post is for Connect Restaurant & Lounge in North Brookfield. Their original location was in…read moreSpencer. While I was visiting several places in Central Mass, I stopped in North Brookfield for dinner and decided on Connect Restaurant & Lounge, formerly Statz Restaurant & Lounge. I had previously visited the other location, Connect Restaurant in Spencer a while ago, but that location was closed (temporary). I saw mixed reviews of this North Brookfield location, but decided to go ahead and eat here. The place offers a cozy lounge dining room, a larger back dining room, and outside patio seating in the front (small) and back (larger) of the building. The menu offerings include sandwiches, burgers, salads, pasta dishes, starters, wings, soups, seafood, steaks, chicken, and desserts. They serve Coca Cola products here. The prices here seem fair, most entrees $11.99 to $25.99 range (in 2025). They also offer daily specials and their $9.99 entree specials on Monday - Thursdays. The bar offers 6 draft beers, bottled/can beers, signature cocktails, and mocktails. Upon arrival, since the place wasn't too busy, I was able to pick where I wanted to sit and seated myself in a booth in the larger dining room, just below the live music performance section, a musician was setting up. I was given menus and specials list to look over and got an ice water. While I was waiting for my food, I was given complementary fresh baked focaccia bread with olive oil, seasonings, & cheese for dipping. Next, the Classic Popover ($3.99 plus tax) came out hot, crisp outside, soft inside & hollow with maple syrup for dipping. Next, the Chicken Madeira ($18.99 plus tax) served with two side choices came out very hot with two sauteed chicken cutlets smothered in a rich madeira sauce topped with soft melted mozzarella cheese with soft linguine and fresh green beans on the side, filling up the plate. I was also given more focaccia bread & oil dipping too. After finishing my meal, I passed on dessert and was given the check with Toast QR code, which was $24.42 with tax and before tip. Overall, the food I had all tasted pretty good once again. I would return to try other things on the menu including the steak tips and another pasta dish. The service was efficient and prompt.

My first time back since the new owners took over. It was still very loud inside even though we…read morearrived on the earlier side for dinner the bar was pretty full already. Maybe with some rugs layed down it would help the noise? The name and the vision inside don't match, nothing really special to see inside. I ordered nachos as my meal last night, they looked yummy but once I started eating i realized that the chips were very toasted from the oven and crispy and any specks of cheese were dried and burned into the chips (see photo). Not until I dug to the bottom did I find any cheese. Really I could have just done that at home. I didn't send it back because my husband & daughters meals were there and they were enjoying and didn't want theirs to become cold. Being our second time trying the restaurant we decided we wouldn't make it a third. The waitstaff were very pleasant and attentive.

Went for lunch, the place is small and clean. Seemed to be only one waitress, who was very nice…read more Food was fast, and was good. Just seemed to be a bit expensive but everything is nowadays.

Step back in time with me and dine at the Salem Cross Inn. From what I understand, it is owned and…read moreoperated by three generations of the Salem family, all clearly proud of the traditions they uphold--right down to the homemade whipped cream. It's refreshing to see how much genuine delight they take in the experience they create, especially during the winter fireside feast. The little displays may seem a bit silly to some, but I found them charming and appreciated the care behind them. Thankfully, I was able to substitute the prime rib for salmon, which was absolutely delicious. And the warmed cider? To die for. The atmosphere truly brings you back in time. I didn't dine on the restaurant side during this visit, but I can imagine it's just as lovely. It's absolutely worth the trip.

We purchased tickets to the fireside feast at Salem Cross in November and have been looking forward…read moreto it since then. We arrived at 5:30, went downstairs, checked in. Checked out the fireplace and roasting jack, and immediately went outside for a sleigh ride. It was fun, and lasted about 10 min. We headed back in and had some cheese spread and crackers which were good and a drink from the bar. Soon it was time for warm mulled cider and wine. It's cool how they heat them up, with a plunge of a hot poker from the blazing fireplace. The mulled wine was very good. Shortly after the mulled wine the prime ribs came off the roasting jack, the fire built up, and the cauldron put on for the seafood chowder. All the ingredients went in, and people were offered the opportunity to stir it. Things wrapped up downstairs and the crowd headed upstairs to the dining room. I'd say there was ~150 people. Tickets were $90 each. It's communal dining which I typically like. It's cool to talk to different people and see where they come from etc. Not tonight. The person sitting next to us was like a radio you wish you could turn off for 2 hours. Not the restaurant's fault of course, but it did distract from the evening. Bread was served, white bread rolls and sweet potato muffins, I didn't try them but they looked nice. The seafood chowder came out, it was very good. The main course was brought to the tables, it was prime rib, 2 salted roasted potatoes, and a healthy dollop of mashed butternut squash. Unfortunately this is where the real disappointment started for me. My prime rib was so tough that I couldn't cut through it with a steak knife, and raw. I ate one of the potatoes, and it was fine. The butternut squash had thanksgiving type spices and the taste I had of them was nice. The myoglobin from the raw meat turned everything red and watery so I didn't eat apart from that. Dessert was hotel pans of apple pie, I didn't try it. Not being a quitter I took the prime rib home and after cutting off the hard fat with a proper kitchen knife was able to salvage ~4.5 oz. I tried to coax some tenderness into it with a quick sear and it worked. Unfortunately it was livery so into the trash it went. In my humble opinion the experience was very nice, with the food taking a back seat. That said, other people seemed to enjoy their meals, mine may have been the outlier. I won't be back.

This is my second time back to the new "Barn" while I'm visiting home and have really enjoyed both…read moreexperiences. The owner, who you may meet at the entry, has turned this into a warm and welcoming small town restaurant with an upscale menu. Lots of options to fit any pallet too. Great portions and well made drinks as well. We had the pleasure of interacting with Erin on both occasions and she was fantastic. As our server she was attentive and friendly. I highly recommend.

Our go to restaurant, we love this place! Food is always amazing, great drinks and service is…read moreexceptional. They have a rotating seasonal menu which keeps things fresh and interesting. Lots of specialty dinners and fun vendor markets for holidays. Try the burger or the chicken sandwich if not the specials which are always fantastic!

Besides Hannah Devine's on Main, Mimi's CoffeeHouse of Hardwick, and possibly Janine's Frosty down…read morethe street, you're going to want to make Crystal Springs a destination restaurant diner for your daytime brunch or breakfast needs, plus milkshakes and ice cream. Crystal Springs brings a consistency of food quality, time, and care that has kept the restaurant in good hands in the last decades. Walk in and walk beside the bar, noting the diner is cash only, and into the two booth sections near the back so that your waitstaff can have easy access to take your order. The diner, near the back, updates specials and has a few consistent winners that keep recurring. The wall opposite your entry has a wall with a blown up photographed depiction of the town of Ware from the air many decades ago. One of the pluses of this all-day breakfast diner is that they also are a dairy bar, serving ice cream and milkshakes specifically. Expect Crystal Springs to be busy with locals and other out of town travelers at the corner of the plaza strip they're located at. They're near a busy entrance and exit way, and there's parking near enough to that ingress to be mindful of. Thank you for many meals, Crystal Springs, and I hope I find great photos I took of your diner one day to fit a review for a staff as reliable at 5am as you'd want in a diner.

This little resto is a hidden gem that packs a lot of surprises. Who would have guessed that a man…read morefrom Egypt would have chosen Ware MA to set up a kitchen/business. But Yasser has and we are so grateful that he did. His cultural take and techniques when applied to some of the American diner classics makes one sit up and take notice. I think we can all agree the fried fish sandwich and fish and Chips is a New England classic. Imo, Yasser's fishfry technique and eerily light coating is truly something special; you will be hard pressed to find a better fried product anywhere. I'm not gonna tell you much, other than give this place a try and discover for yourself what hidden treasures this little restaurant holds.

Great new business in Templeton. Templeton Café and Pub took over JK Crossroads if you're familiar…read morewith the area. We popped in last night to check out the new changes and really enjoyed our evening. Ambience is great, some changes to decor brightens up the inside and the new furniture is great. Now food. Best burger I've had in a while. I ordered the Maple Bourbon burger (can't recall the exact name) and it was delicious to the last bite. Our party also enjoyed the Buffalo tenders, French Toast chicken sandwich and some chicken wings. The selection of beer could be a little bigger, but we found something we all enjoyed. Have patience as the staff and crew get settled in but rest assured, the food is worth it! We will be back!

We were just looking for a lunch stop along route 2 and we were lucky enough to find the Templeton…read moreCafe and Pub. Everything was great: the food was excellent, the service great, and the restaurant and facilities spotless. We'll keep this place in mind for future trips.

June is amazing!! Her cookies & cakes are stunning. We buy them a gifts all the time esp at each…read moreholiday. She has made so many cakes for us over the years for birthdays and special occasions. Everything very tasty and beautifully decorated.

Beautiful, creative cakes, cookies and cupcakes. Beautiful grounds and gardens, June and her family…read moreare very creative. She's a true artist and a really nice person.