Just ordered the Half dozen crab cakes... surprisingly large and fluffy!! Filled with clam too…read more You order at a walk-up window.. staff is friendly, and service was efficient. The tables are outdoors on a patio, with a view of the ferry docks (this is pretty much the first place you'll pass from the ferry.) They were out of the Stuffies, so we'll go back another day to try those!

Decided to try the new eats on a Wednesday afternoon. Disappointing at best. First, the positive is…read morethat the clam cakes are huge. Like size of your fist huge. Unfortunately, that is the only positive to this place. I ordered 6 clam cakes and it took over 50 minutes to get them at 3 o'clock on a weekday. Absolutely unacceptable for it to take that long when service demand was mediocre at best. When I finally did receive my order they were burnt a dark brown. I love clam cakes and figured I'd at least give them a try for the benefit of the doubt. Inside the batter was raw to the point it was almost cool and the texture of play dough. In an entire clam cake I got 2 pieces of clam. The batter lacked any recognizable resemblance of spices or anything. No salt, no pepper, no paprika, nothing. The outside seating was trashed. Dirty seating with broken glass all over the patio. To top this dismal experience off, the kitchen staff have zero consideration for food safety. One line cook was wearing gloves that were torn to shreds, would handle finished food from the fry basket, touching the cooked food with his dirty bare hand and place it in to go boxes. No one changed their gloves or washed their hands the entire time I was there. Cooks were consistently touching to go containers, order tickets, order screen, uncooked food, and finished food without changing gloves or washing hands. Someone is going to end up sick from this place. TLDR: Save your time, taste buds, health, and dollars. Service was terrible, food was inedible, the seating area was gross, and basic food safety is nonexistent. Spend your dollars at Rebecca's instead.

A family owned, old school ice cream parlor that brings you back in time about 50 years. I can…read moreappreciate a good homage to what once was. I am all for new trendy vibey establishments but there's something so special about that old school classic vibe. There is so much attention to detail when the branding was designed that mustn't be over looked. The owners are also outstanding humans and constantly giving back to the community and supporting Local fundraisers. The staffing is usually on the younger side but I can appreciate a young teenager that wants to get out there and work in the community. Social interaction is super important in one's growth and you get to experience that first hand the more often you visit. I have always had great experiences, and I believe the owners are doing things right when they are interviewing and finding goo staffing. You can tell Mel has a passion for baking/culinary/sweets and provides an absolute top notch experience. From sundaes to ice cream flights and even big kahuna challenges, there is literally something for everybody. The menu is forever changing with seasons and customer input :) I tend to bring my young boys in for a small treat on the summer weekends when we're in downtown Westerly. We purposely plan on getting there at opening which is noontime. At that time of day they are much slower than later on into the evening. This allows my picky/indecisive boys to try a few flavors before committing to something. They can also perouse all the candy/ sweet treats, which they will inevitably convince me to get something to take home with them. I highly recommend stopping in for an after dinner sundae after a nice dinner at one of the other local dining establishments Cheers *****Spoiler alert. I cannot wait to see the finished product of the step side ice cream/sweet treat truck, coming to a town near you***

I really wanted to like this place and to find a new place to snag some ice cream. Once upon a…read moretime, someone put a lot of effort in the decor and concept; however, that love seems to have been lost. Sundae options were uninspired. The floors hadn't been swept in quite a long time, and overall, a bit of dinginess has set in. I feel sad about this rating... hopefully someone will bring the charm back.

Liz Bake Shop is the definition of a hidden gem. Tucked away in a small, hole-in-the-wall spot, it…read moreconsistently delivers baked goods of exceptional quality. Every item feels crafted with care, and you can taste the difference in the freshness and flavor. What makes this place stand out even more is the superb service. Friendly, attentive, and genuinely welcoming--it's the kind of hospitality that makes you want to come back again and again. It may be a small shop, but the warmth, consistency, and quality here are huge. If you're in Mystic and craving something sweet or freshly baked, Liz Bake Shop is a must-visit. Cheers

I got a large pistachio latte($7) and it was made in about 5 minutes. The drink was pretty solid…read moreand balance. They are a window order and pickup spot. The pastries did look good, but I didn't get anything. Staff were friendly! Overall a good experience!

Jon makes absolutely the beat tasting cookies hands down! They literally are "Mad Good"!!!~ Debbread more

These are about the worst cookie I have ever had and I have been a home baker for many years -…read more there is absolutely no flavor to them! We bought some at a wine expo in Boston - two packs w/three cookies per pack at $10 each. One pack of p.butter chip the other C.Chip. You could barely taste any p.butter flavor in those cookies - maybe they aren't using a high quality p.butter??. I think they all have a bit too much flour added to them - I just read on the p.butter that they use both bread flour and cake flour which would explain it and they all need a touch of salt. Sorry - but I think they should go back to the drawing board on these.

There isn't much I can say that likely hasn't been said already. While they can be a little pricy,…read morethe pastries are top notch. The carrot cake and banana crème are my hands down favorites, but the lemon cake is very closely behind. Even items like scones that aren't typically amongst my favorites, are made very well. The staff is always friendly and helpful. If you go there and see something you think you would enjoy, get it! It'll likely be top 5 on your all-time list.

Pastiche Fine Desserts has long been one of our favorite spots for dessert in Providence, with…read moreconsistently beautiful displays of cakes, pastries, and baked goods that usually taste as good as they look. The service was fast even though the store was busy. The interior looked clean with cute, with coffee shop decor. We recently stopped in and each ordered a slice of carrot cake that looked absolutely delicious. Unfortunately, this time neither of us enjoyed it. The cake didn't have the freshness or flavor balance we've come to expect from Pastiche, and it was disappointing given how consistently positive our past experiences have been there. That said, this is genuinely the first bad experience we've had at Pastiche after many visits, and we'd still return in the future based on their strong track record overall.

We arrived shortly after Sift opened at 7am on Saturday and there was already a short line (~10…read moremin). Everything we ordered was good but not so great that we'd wait in a longer line: + Cheese & Guava Danish ($4.50): Good but a little dry and not as fresh as I'd expect for first thing in the morning. + Ham and Cheese Croissant: This was the least memorable. + Ham Quiche ($9.50): This was the best thing we ordered--super delicate crust, fluffy eggs, good flavor. Would get this again! We also got a few macarons and they were good and at just under $3, a better price than usual.

I often travel Westerly, RI, and finding good, independent coffee shops and bakeries can be few and…read morefar between. One of the places that is a top notch coffee shop and bakery, and my favorite, is Sift Bake Shop. Over my last two trips to Westerly, RI, I went there multiple times. First, their coffee is great and food is excellent. They have a wide variety of pastries, plus some sandwiches. They also have macaroons and cakes. I have ordered both their chocolate croissant and raspberry croissant. They are both good, but I would recommend the raspberry croissant. The last time I was in Westerly, RI I tried their chicken salad sandwich. The chicken was tender and the sauce was creamy and delicious. The sandwich came with a small bag of Cape Cod chips included in the price. I have gotten both iced lattes and iced coffee there. They are both good. One note of caution, their flavored lattes can be very sweet. Second, the service is good. The coffee shop is small and often is busy. The staff is friendly and they do a good job of the moving the line without being pushy or rude. Third, the interior is simple, but bright and classic. The shop is well lite. The white counter also brightens up the shop. In sum, this is a must visit coffee shop and bakery when you are Westerly, RI.

My wife bought some Fudge when she was in Newport. Signature Turtle Fudge as well as some Sea Salt…read moreCaramel Fudge and a lighter color flavor she didn't remember the name of. I tried the first two. I'm not the world's biggest Fudge Fan. It wasn't the best fudge I've ever had, but it was decent. Some salt would have improved the flavor balance of the Turtle. 3.25 Stars

This store can satisfy anyone's sweet tooth. They have a great selection of fudge, candy, and ice…read morecream. They also sell candy apples, caramel corn, peanut brittle, chocolate-covered pretzels, Krispie treats, marshmallows, cookies, etc. Since I was told they had the best ice cream, and I wanted something different, I ordered a scoop of Key Lime Pie. It was made with key lime-flavored ice cream, with a graham cracker crust swirl, and a rich cream cheese ribbon. It was as described, the perfect balance of sweet and tart. OMG, it was so good and different.

What a fabulous dining experience! It all began with manager Arielle helping me with an existing…read morereservation. She went above & beyond with a few phone calls and for that all of our group is grateful. It was a pleasure walking into this airy and energetic restaurant. We were in for a treat as soon as Tori B. greeted us with a great attitude and extensive knowledge of the menu at Celeste. Tori did an excellent job caring for our family as we celebrated a few special occasions this particular night. They did not rush us and allowed us to visit while also providing us exceptional service. Such a true professional in the world of hospitality. The bread service of delicious focaccia was a treat right off the bat. We thoroughly enjoyed the calamari fritto misto with artichoke hearts, pepperoncini, fried lemons, and caper aioli. The spicy whipped feta is a unique preparation with the olive relish, and we raved over the house-made warm pita. Truly some of the best starters the four of us have enjoyed in a long while. It appears Celeste is well known for their pizzas and after consuming the fig & prosciutto pizza we know why. Unctuous blending of flavors with Great Hill blue cheese and so much more. We left room to continue sharing amazing food - the roasted Moroccan chicken and the grilled halibut. Both mains sported their own unique flavors. The Moroccan chicken has a perfect blending of couscous, raisins & cashews with roasted broccolini. The grilled halibut was so perfectly prepared that I dream of ever being able to grill my own back home to such a perfect consistency. Congratulations to a well-run kitchen that supports a seamless front of the house operation. Having managed restaurants for years, I appreciate the energy and passion that goes into creating such memorable dining experiences for guests.

What a cute, cozy, delectable place. We are at a conference looking for something different for…read moredinner that we haven't tried (this our 4th year in a row for this conference side note-we love the east coast). We went on a Thursday evening and street parking was easy to find. Service was great! Here is what we had: 1. Drinks: EASY TIGER- coconut rum, overproof rum, horchata, amontillado, sherry, lime, aromatic bitters. BLOOD, SWEAT, & ROSEMARY (mocktail)- blood orange, lemon, rosemary, soda water. My boyfriend had the easy tiger and found it more tropical tasting than horchata but still liked it. I had the mocktail, which was great! Refreshing drink. Just nice they offer mocktails and tasty ones too! 2. Raw bar: gotta have oysters while in the east coast right? They were from Jamestown and of course yummy. They had a mignonette which was good but since the oysters were so good not needed but a yummy addition option 3. Shared plates/appetizers: CHARRED OCTOPUS- Castlevetrano olive & cannellini bean, frisee, shaved red onion, piri piri, EVOO. This was one of my favorite appetizers. We try octopus everywhere and have had lots of overcooked ones. This was not that! It was soft, buttery and easy to cut and not rubbery. The tail was crispy and yummy. The char was perfect and flavor was on point. PAN ROASTED SUNCHOKES- herbed ricotta, hazelnut, chervil, Calabrian compound butter. What a tasty spin on the sunchokes. I love sunchokes and appreciate a great presentation and different ways to have it. 3. Entrees/Mains: BRANDT FARM 14 OZ RIBEYE- crispy potatoes, onion jam, bravas sauce, haricot vert. My least favorite dish of the night but doesn't mean I have love everything. I still appreciate a really good restaurant and concept. I know this is not a streak house so I understand not being the best steak. It was a bit of a tough steak, but the cooking temp (medium rare) was made to perfection and flavor was simple but perfect (I love love a simple steak without all the extras). The sauce was my least favorite of the dish and could definitely do without. The potatoes and veggies were good except it was somewhat less tasty with the sauce. We made our own surf and turf and had their special for the day. HALIBUT- not sure what was all in for the specifics but this was a winner. The fish was charred yet the moisture was preserved and tasty! Loved the flavoring and sauce. All mixed harmoniously. Dessert: BASQUE CHEESECAKE-fresh whipped cream, brown butter salted caramel, strawberry. We had a hard time deciding between the pistachio tiramisu and the cheesecake. I'm sure both are tasty. I like my cheesecakes more simple and asked for this without whipped cream and strawberry. The consistency of the cheesecake was great! Taste was point on. Although I don't care for caramel with it I tried the caramel and mmmmmm. Cheesecake was a great way to end. Overall fantastic experience. Our waitress was lovely. Staff was wonderful. Food was delicious. The ambiance was cozy and cute. If you are in the area recommend coming here for a nice dinner.

5is was my first visit and I ordered online to pick up in the shop. I ordered my drink with no ice…read moreand 50% sweet however, when I tasted it, I noticed it had ice and was much sweeter than I'd expect. I wouldn't have cared if it hadn't cost extra to get no ice/increase volume of the beverage. The employee apologized and remade my drink quickly. The flavors and textures were both nice. It's cute inside. I think it would have been nice to have been greeted when I entered the store and asked if I needed any help/had questions about the menu. I love the taro/ube combination and that lactose free milk is available so I'd recommend this shop. I really appreciate the amount of customization on the drinks.

The first day opened, and we ordered at 1144am. It's 130pm, and we're still waiting on our…read morebeverages. We received our food order pretty quickly. Those who complained received their orders quicker even if they were at the end of the number line. There is plenty of parking. The place was, of course, packed, and when we came in, they were working on order 11 and 12. Thankfully, no one was rude to the staff, but the wait is crazy. I may try them again once things are worked out. I'll keep you guys posted on a future review for when I come back.

Tigerfish, Tigerfish!!! This spot is so goooood if you're on the block definitely make sure you…read morestop in here, the sushi is fresh and so good, udon noodles don't skip it! Coconut rice need I say more! They have a ton of gluten free options and can really make a lot of things gluten free if needed, the service was great at the bar they were short staffed, but handled it well. It has a tropical vibe and a fun atmosphere.

Best spot to eat or grab drinks in Block Island hands down! Great food, large portions, well made…read moredrinks, kind staff, nice ambiance! My new favorite drink here is the lavender haze. I honestly would love to try every menu item if I was able to come here more often!