Kate makes great food. Her quiche are unique and very tasty. Absolutely love, love, love the…read moreeverything seeded baguettes. Great place to get Saturday morning breakfast before you hit the farmers markets.

My partner and I stumbled upon Ovenbird Bakery when driving through Independence, Oregon this…read moresummer. The charming bakery is located on the main strip downtown, and is loaded with character! There was a couple playing chess on one of the bistro tables out front, and two elderly gentlemen having a lively conversation about local politics. This is just my scene! We ordered a marionberry danish and a sugar cookie, both of which were fresh, delicious and well-priced. The staff were super friendly and offered us a sample of freshly-baked dog treats for our pug Penelope, who we had in tow. Ask the bakers about their recent visit from Abraham Lincoln, it will make for a fun story and laugh. I hope you decide to visit this gem of a bakery, and tell your friends about it too!

The fruta picada was really good. my coworker and i stopped by on our lunch for a quick snack…read morebreak. i opted out of getting chamoy on my fruit and asked for Valentina instead. I can't wait to see the place busy! the girl working the counter was sweet and helped us out pretty quick. I loved the painted mural and what i didn't show was the 2 Mirrors on the right side of the wall- it's a super cute addition to the place. Can't wait to come on my lunch break again. thank you!

Came back to visit in July, 2026 and enjoyed two more, delicious gluten free pies. Consistency is…read morekey, and they nailed it again. Also got to enjoy a bonus Friday night concert in the park! Will be back again!

I stopped here to have dinner with the family after a long drive from the Bay Area in California…read more We were in Oregon to watch our son graduate from Oregon State. Go Beavs! After a long drive and getting settled in to the hotel we decided to go get some grub. Pizza was the consensus. We walked from our hotel to New York Squares. When we walked in we were immediately greeted. The first thing I noticed were the NY Giants pictures on the wall. Pretty cool. The atmosphere was pretty nice. You feel like you're inside a pizzeria in Brooklyn. We ordered the The Grandma and a Pepperoni. The pizza was crispy around the edges, but soft in the middle. For everyone but me the grandma was the favorite. I personally loved the pepperoni. The pizza was overall good, not my all-time favorite, but a solid 4 out of 5. The owner was awesome and the atmosphere was great too. When we're back in Independence (we love Independence) we'll definitely be back for another pie or two.

We've been going for here for years. Used to go as a family group, but a billing error annoyed a…read morefamily member. My wife and I still drop by, but the prices are rising out of proportion to the food or anything else. $5 for a simple cup of coffee? Side is extra now when you order a hamburger. Two hamburgers and Jojos were around $50. I don't know, but, unless the prices drop a bit, I will probably go somewhere where my money goes a little bit further. As far as staff, though, very nice people.

I love this place…read more Everything I've ordered whether it's breakfast, lunch, dinner or just coffee and a pastry, is delicious. The ambiance is great. The service is great.

Had a great experience here. Came in for coffee and to work for a bit. Really comfortable chair,…read morepower outlet nearby and the wifi speed was good. The atmosphere here is really fun and it'd be great to come back in the evening. I love the random books and games around on tables. I ended up staying all afternoon, having lunch and then 2 ciders... really settled in for the day ;) An employee there, Collin, was extremely friendly and fun to talk to, and helpful to share info about things nearby in Independence as I was just visiting for the day. Would recommend for coffee, working remote, lunch or drinks with friends. Great place to call your own and become a regular.

used to come here before they started plaguing their establishment with using AI advertisements. do…read morenot come here if u do not support generative AI. it is garbage and despicable. their food and coffee is also highly mediocre.

What a treat to have a local ice cream parlor! I love love love taking my nephews here when they…read morecome to visit. I love the shop so much that I bought all my neighbors gift cards and they thought that I worked there. I love supporting local!

My friends and I stopped by this place and it was so cute! The ice cream was good! There were a lot…read moreof flavors to choose from and i appreciate the variety. I ended up going with a kids size as the single scoops are quite large. I git the caramel caribou and i was very happy with my choice. The others just came with were also quite happy with what they got! The staff were amazing! Since my group was quite large they let us move the tables so we could all sit together. There was also games and other at the table. As a result grown adults were having the time if their lives drawing with crayons.

Yikes, the attitude of the lady behind the window was as if she was annoyed that Ii was there Not…read morefriend ly in the slightest. Being nice should be extra at a drive up coffee place when Starbucks is right down the street. .

I waited a long time in the drive thru...was given a decaf breve' that was made with milk instead…read moreof half & half...I know my breve's, and that was just plain milk... also, the donuts were nothing special for 5 dollars... will not be returning.

Great frozen yogurt. Flavors offered were awesome. I had the orange creamsicle and vanilla with…read morepeanut m$ms and chocolate rocks. It was clean and welcoming. Seating is limited inside, a few seats outside. The girl helping us was pleasant and super nice. Fast and efficient service was very nice for our group of six. I will go back.

Can I just start by saying that young lady working the front counter went above and beyond and was…read moreabsolutely fantastic! She went to the back to fetch a fresh bottle of strawberry syrup for me. Aside from that all of the ingredients tasted incredibly fresh. All of the machines were working and the facility is super clean. I normally would not finish my whole cup but I wanted to lick this one down to the paper. I would love to share a picture of what I got but I enjoyed it so much I did not even think to take a picture so here's a picture of my empty cups and my sons we both ate every last drop and we will be back!!!!!!!! Oh, and the spoons are temperature changing in color, which is so fun and cool !!!!!

I bookmarked this shop after trying caramel from Hawaii and it was spot on. Absolute must!…read more Even if you're not a fan of caramel, I'd give this one a chance. When I think of caramel, I imagine it being stuck all over my teeth. But Maui Melts is different - the caramel melts in your mouth without the sticky feeling. If you're not able to make it out to this storefront, they have a booth at the Salem Saturday Market. It's worth paying $10 for 7 pieces of caramel. I was recommended to try the blueberry and pineapple so I bought some and gifted them to my family. The only flavors I tried were the coconut and original. Highly recommend both flavors! The coconut shavings paired nicely with the melty caramel. The original has tiny bits of sea salt for that sweet and salty combo. I'm still dreaming of these caramels as I write this review.

The best Caramel in the world! Not too sticky perfectly sweet. Absolutely delicious treats,…read morewonderful people and great weekend events with things like smash burgers and Masubi. They are a little tucked away now on Main St but an absolute must have and our go to dessert spot