Right off of Route 2, this bake shop/gift shop/ice cream store is cute outside and inside. I don't…read morethink you can find a place in the state that sells this amount of homemade Scandinavian baked goods. The Finnish coffee bread had good flavor, though a tad dry. The Scandinavian almond cupcake is a bit sweet for me but has a strong almond flavor. You can find a variety of local food , Scandinavian, and other gifts at the store too. It's a nice place to get a gift on the way to visiting someone. They have dairy products and other perishables as well. There's some outdoor seating at the store and the abundance of flowers outside was a nice touch. I guess, hence, the Kitchen Garden... Service was friendly and helpful. I wished they had some limpa or Finnish rye, but I came pretty late in the day. Maybe I'll try the ice cream sometime, though it's from Bliss over in Attleboro, which is closer to Boston. This general store is a nice stop along Route 2.

This place is is great cute store with lots to see. I ordered a pie on a Thursday to be picked up…read moreon Sunday morning upon opening. when we arrived the pie was ready and warm . I highly recommend Kitchen Garden the service is fabulous.! As for the pie it was a blueberry pie and it was amazing!!! I brought it along with me to a brunch with family and it was a big hit.

Now open Friday nights for dinner. The dinner menu is on…read moretheir website. It's all delicious, especially the Basque cheesecake.

I did not feel welcome here. Many of the staff gawked at me from the kitchen when I asked how much…read morelonger my order would take. The server said nothing to me when she gave me my order. This is the worst that I've been treated at any restaurant. Their message to me was clear. They choose exclusivity and will display those boundaries openly. I can't recommend and won't be going back.

Right around the corner with fresh coffee and fresh breakfasts. They usually run out of donuts and…read morepastries by mid-morning, so get there early. The ladies open the doors at either 5:00 or 5:30 in the morning after baking fresh every day. There is a counter, some tables and a small town feel to the place. Folks sit over their coffees and chat, which is nice. There is even a take and leave book sharing shelf in the corner. Personal favourite? Egg and cheese on a croissant, grilled in the pan, with a cup of black coffee. I have been known to rescue a plain donut or two if they look lonely.

This is a cute spot. Amazing service…read more Great food will definitely go back for a coffee and the worlda best blueberry muffin.

Its a cute place but always under staffed and the wait time is ridiculous!! Today one person…read morerunning the entire restaurant....New staff all the time so the coffee is inconsistent just not worth driving to the middle of nowhere

Located on Emerald Street in Keene is a fun cafe featuring a variety of drinks and food. We visited…read moreon a Saturday around lunch time and the line to order was long and the tables were all full, but we decided to wait anyway. The line moved fairly quickly. My family and I order an açaí bowl, salad with chicken and a Portabella Rice bowl along with an Italian soda, lemonade and ice tea. The seating area has a variety of couches, tables and chairs along with a craft area. The staff were very friendly. The food was fresh and flavorful. This was probably one of the best rice bowls I have had. It seemed like a popular hangout spot for Keene State Students. I will absolutely be retiring to Brewbakers.

Ordered five breakfast sandwiches this morning for our family. They did not give us the right meats…read moreon the sandwiches. One sandwich had a half a slice of ham for the ham on it. The sandwich that was supposed to have short ribs had three shreds of short ribs. The bread was so dry and not buttered that you couldn't even eat it. The edge of the toast were burnt on one and one was missing ingredients that had been added. For $56 it was a disaster.

Very cozy I'm assuming coffee house. Few parking spots in the front, but there are also location…read morelocations along the street. Seating is limited. They have a huge book selection that dominates the area where it could be useful for seating and more accommodating patrons. They do have a counter area where you can sit. One very large couch and chair. Actually felt a little stressed because of the claustrophobic nature of how they have it arranged. Overall, I would go back.

This was an ideal stop on the way home from Vermont to Maine! My wife and I love to check out…read morecoffee spots when we are traveling and seeing small bits about this place made me know it was a must stop. Just imagine a book store meets a coffee shop that also has delicious looking sweet treats (chai donuts was what caught my eye). Telling my wife those little bits about it made her eyes light up with excitement! We showed up and thankfully the major rush already passed and snagged a parking spot. Be mindful it is a small place with minimal parking. We walked inside and looked all around, my wife jumped to the books to browse (pictures of those can be seen on the Antidote Books listing). She did have lots of time to browse, because they only had one barista taking orders then also making them. This would be the only negative I would have to say of this place, I felt bad that it seemed the worker had too much to do. It resulted in quite a wait and I could see them losing some business during rushes from this. I know the space is small but having someone take orders and one making drinks could help. Despite this I still feel they deserve five stars! I got their Golden Sun Milk Iced Latte and my wife got their Iced Matcha Latte. Both were very tasty, expertly made for sure. Also we were lucky enough to get the very last chai donut, and it had a rose frosting. It tasted like gingerbread because the chai spices, wish we could have had more than one. A spot we would definitely return to and try more drinks and bites! No books that we wanted to buy but glad to have found a combo coffee shop/book store. Stop here and give it a try!

Great stop for a good sandwich & happy vibe when traveling. Off the beaten track & tasty! Will…read morecome next time we pass thru. Loved the Brie sandwich & salad!

My memory is hazy as the visit was back in November but I do remember just loving the food.read more

In Ashburnham of all places!!! GREAT little store WITH a spacious art gallery on the second floor!…read morePerfect source for cool gifts and fabulous art pieces. Plus it smells good AND they play the best music on the sound system! The shopkeepers are the friendliest and sweet, too! I could hang out in here ALL day! THIS is THE PLACE for unique presents! No need to drive into Cambridge, ANYMORE!

I'm so glad I found this adorable shop! Almost everything they sell is handmade locally. I happened…read moreto find this place by accident on a Saturday and wanted to check it out. I was delighted to see that every Saturday they have an artist set up a workshop where you can learn about their pieces, work alongside them and even purchase some artwork. I spent almost 3 hours in here! All items are very fairly priced. I definitely did not leave empty handed. I will definitely be back for Christmas shopping!

This place was great! The staff were super friendly and the butterbeer latte was incredible. Wish I…read morelived closer so I could go more often!

Prime Roast has essentially ruined every coffee place for me. Not only is the coffee outstanding,…read morethe staff is extremely friendly, and they're consistent. I have been going here pretty much every weekday for 2.5 years now, and I can honestly say my morning half-sweet Nutella latte is perfect every time with the weekday morning crew. The iced black tea is always brewed well, and they have the perfect selection of sweet treats. I highly recommend trying the cheesecake. They do have a restroom for customers, multiple self-serve coffee carafes, and a loyalty program for their coffee beans. I also really admire their role in the community, and the positive atmosphere within their store. Definitely give them a try.

What a great find in downtown Amherst! While on a short trip to the area, I wanted to find a solid…read morecafe that had good coffee, gluten/dairy free food options, and a comfortable space to chill and do some work. Share Coffee in Amherst ticked every single box and made for a very welcome haven on a gloomy fall weekend. Just a few minutes' walk from Amherst College, the first floor of a house had been deftly converted into a spacious cafe with so many types of seating, I probably annoyed several people by trying one seat, then the next. I ended up perching on a stool at the window for the first part of my cafe time, then moving to one of the smaller table for lunch and more writing. There was quite a bit of natural light from the wide windows for such a gray day. The rest of the space was still well-lit yet not glaringly so. It was clearly a place where people came to work or meet friends (fast wifi! outlets galore!), yet even during the busiest times, it never felt overcrowded or got too loud. The barista and staff were all super friendly. I started off with an almond milk cappuccino, which was a bit darker of a roast but still smooth. Share roasts their own beans over in Hadley. Once the hunger pangs set in, I went back for a turkey avocado sandwich and was able to make it gluten and dairy free with ease. Although the menu says gluten free tortillas, it came on GF bread and was accompanied by a side salad. The sandwich was a bit messy (the bread wasn't the most robust), yet simple and satisfying, and the salad was super fresh. That vinaigrette! So good. It's from (or made with the recipe from) Lady Killigrew Cafe over at the wondrous Montague Book Mill. I also picked up a chai latte for additional afternoon fuel. They make their own concentrate that can be sweetened with honey or not, something I really appreciate in the sea of incredibly sweet chai out there. I got mine slightly sweetened, and it was deliciously spicy (gingery?) and not very sweet, which is what I ultimately prefer. The person at the counter also happily answered my questions about the baked goods. While they do have a couple gluten free options, the GF muffins contain dairy and the energy balls have peanuts. If I lived in Central Mass, Share Coffee would be my go-to shop. I'll be back!

Very cute location with a good variety of drinks and food. Staff is always pleasant and efficient…read more Seating inside and outside on the patio. I love the energy balls here. Delicious and nutritious. Can get a little crowded when college is in session. But totally manageable and they move the line pretty quickly.