Old fashioned ice cream shop! Cirrus was ridiculously friendly! Paid $9 in change for a large…read moremilkshake but it's worth it. Freshly made not from mix. Not only that, when I asked if you could make a milkshake out of any ice cream flavor. He said anything is possible! Not only did he make a large milkshake he topped it with a full scoop of the ice cream, in my case strawberry cheesecake. I've never seen an ice cream place. Top a large shake with a full scoop of ice cream. Definitely coming back to this place! It's got an old fashioned atmosphere and a nice porch to sit on.

This is the only ice cream shop I know that consistently sells my favorite flavor of ice cream. It…read moreisn't sold in stores, and it isn't sold consistently in any other ice cream shop I've been since moving to Connecticut. Plus, it's right down the road!! I will always keep coming back, not just for the food, but for the service. The owner is funny and constantly makes the place feel alive when you walk in. It's the perfect cold treat on a hot summer day!

When you were growing up, was there a place you dreamed your parents would take you for a treat?…read moreWhen you got a little bit older and had a few bucks in your pocket, was there a shop you and your friends would bike to and buy a little slice or scoop of heaven? What about that perfect first date location in high school? Or the place your crew would meet up after you got off shift or after a game to replay the memories? Was there a place where a holiday season couldn't "officially begin" without a stop there to grab some coffee, a box of cider donuts, a Christmas tree, or just a place to sit and catch your breath? Plaskos is all of those places for all of those feels and all of those moments. The fare is top notch, and the staff is warm, familiar and welcoming. It's Americana. It's home. It's the last place you went the night before you left for college, and ordered a large S'mores ice cream with toppings, and drank in the summer sights and sounds in their yard on a picnic table, and the first place you went back to over Christmas vacation. There are lots of ice cream stores. But Plaskos is that one place that makes you feel like you just walked into your grandparents kitchen and they have all of your favorites waiting for you, and they are just as happy to see you as you are to see them. People don't just go to Plaskos because it's an ice cream store or cafe, even thought their home made ice cream and creative flavors taste like nothing you've had before, and their coffee makes you close your eyes and wonder where this has been all of your life. People go to Plaskos because it's tradition. It's who New Englanders are. It's Bean boots in the rain, leaning on a rake and talking over a fence to the neighbor on a fall day, or shoveling a driveway to help someone in need because it's the right thing to do. Plaskos isn't just ice cream or coffee. It's us.

Pulaski's is the best any time of the year. Their fresh and real whipped cream is the bomb…read more Fireplace in the cafe is going all year long - it's a nice ambience both inside and out.

I was in the area and decided to stop by to try the only cookie in the line up that really…read moreinterested me and I was a bit surprised at the appearance. It was a very chunky cookie but compared to the pictures and prior reviews I've seen usually the frosting isn't a messy glop that isn't even centered or fully distributed. Of course, aesthetics mean nothing when it comes to taste which brings me to the fact that this cookie was absolutely delicious. The store itself was a little on the messy side but we arrived at around 8:30pm so I'm assuming it may have been a rough day. I would probably stop by again if I'm in the area but I probably wouldn't go out of my way to visit this location.

The cookies? Decent. No complaints there…read more The experience? Not so much. The area outside is often a mess, with kids leaving trash behind and treating the place like a free-for-all. And after digging into the ingredients, it's clear these are ultra-processed desserts--packed with emulsifiers, artificial colors, flavorings, and other additives. Great for a quick indulgence, but probably not something your future self will thank you for. If I'm craving something sweet, I'll head to the other side of the plaza--where they actually make their ice cream in-house with simple, real ingredients.

Another great meal at The Smithy! We came here tonight for Father's Day and the surf & turf,…read morelobster bisque, rib eye and salad bar were fantastic. RJ our waiter was a delight. Thanks for a great night!

Food and service was amazing! Great salad bar too! Great place for special occasion or a date night!read more

DELICIOUS .... a HIDDEN gem!…read more Walking in, this place is very warm and inviting. Walls are filled with local art for sale, and lots of plants! Came here after stumbling on this place searching "vegan coffee shop", wow did they deliver! The staff is super friendly, and had great recommendations! There had to be at least 5 vegan options, options that were not just tofu! For those not vegan, like myself, plenty of yummy options with a flare. Get two of the vegan peanut butter brownie, it's well worth it! Found pricing to be fair, look forward to trying the coffee next time.

The inside feels cozy and there's plenty of seating- we chose the corner booth. The service is…read moregreat; the employees were very accommodating, helpful, and friendly. We received our food and drinks quickly. We ordered two iced strawberry matcha lattes. Unfortunately, they were pretty terrible and borderline undrinkable. I don't doubt that their coffee is good, but this was disappointing. The color was not great, it had no actual matcha flavor, and not nearly sweetened enough (even with the strawberry syrup). It pretty much tasted like chalky water with strawberry seeds. I ordered the turkey bacon, egg, Gouda cheese with spinach on a multigrain roll. I enjoyed it, and both the turkey and eggs were cooked well. I feel like there wasn't enough cheese, but maybe that's just me. However, the sandwich was kind of dry and I had to ask for ketchup so I could just have some moisture. My partner ordered the chipotle chicken sandwich. The chicken didn't have much flavor, but the sauce was good.

Food looked great, tasted meh/fine. Service was quick but impersonal. Ambiance was great. Overall a…read moremid bakery, flavor and taste was very unsatisfying/mediocre.

They just unfortunately cannot get things right. I ordered…read morea graduation cake, a stuffed bread and a dozen rolls for a party and sent a relative to pick it up. She came home with only the cake which was infuriating as I had guests coming in two hours and we don't live particularly close but on the other side of town. When I called their first excuse was that I put in two separate orders. I did not. They finally admitted they decided to do two orders (it wasn't that big so not sure why). They should have reverenced on each order that there were two orders but didn't. I asked them to send someone with the rest of my order and they refused. Their solution was that I ask one of my guests to go pick it up. That's insane. My guests don't know their way around and how inconsiderate would it be to send them on a 45 minute journey when they arrived to the party? It wasn't on anyone's way at all. Their next solution was to give me a refund of the part they held back. No. I absolutely needed those items and the biggest issue with that was that the last time they messed up and overcharged me, they couldn't refund me on the spot but said they'd have a credit behind the counter for me. When I went to use that credit, conveniently no one had any knowledge of said credit. Absolutely do not trust them. I had to pay a neighbor to go pick it up for me. I don't have complaints about the food this time but it's only average - it was my daughter that wanted a sickly sweet frosting (think Pillsbury from a can) that I couldn't find at any other bakery. I will never take my chances with them again. They've now messed up two parties.

I did not appreciate this place when I lived nearby, but moving away and having no real bakeries…read morenear me has now made me a fan of Royal. It's old school to the t. Not for modern day patisserie palettes but delicious nonetheless. Last visit I indulged in a walnut pastry and a fresh out of the oven crumb cake slice. I really enjoyed both of them and would return when in the area next. Glad they are still in business and going strong. Sunday around 11, there was a line. Great for them! We love our local merchants.

Everything is hand made on site , great community bakery , ordering ahead gets the you best options…read moreas the stuff is so good it's sells out ..