One of the first things I had from Ovenbird was a peanut butter cookie that so reminded me of my…read moreMom's that I literally teared up. I sent an email and the baker responded that they used the recipe from Betty Crocker's The Cooky Book - which was exactly what my Mom used. Their pastries are superb, and not too sweet. Flaky croissants, Danish's with ripe local fruit, cinnamon rolls with and without raisins (I'm team raisin). Their quiche is delicious - some have a potato crust. Their sandwiches are generous and every soup I've tried is absolutely more-ish. The staff is friendly, kind, and involved in their community. They have a fund, kept up by them and other downtown businesses, that assures the UPS driver never pays for his lunch (I love this so much.). Since Nov. 1, they're offering 1/2 sandwich + soup lunch free to those who receive SNAP benefits. (Anyone can donate $$ to keep that going) Stop by and support this awesome local business!

Top five fave, no doubt! Katie (the baker extraordinaire) can make pretty much any kind of scone,…read moreand they're AMAZING! This is my go-to when I need lunch for a staff meeting, baked goods for a special event, and/or just a yummy snack. Here's what we've had AND highly recommend: Chocolate cupcakes Lemon cupcakes ANY deli sandwich on their made-fresh-daily focaccia bread. (you're welcome) Scones (All flavors, but my favorites are the hazelnut chocolate chip & the maple & the lemon flavors) Hubby loves all the danishes (esp. the berry ones) This place is a little gem in town that shouldn't be missed. Enjoy!

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!

Celiac / GF Review: Great service and friendly atmosphere. When we mentioned a gluten allergy, they…read moreasked if it was celiac to limit cross contamination as much as possible. We appreciate that! Pizzas were amazing ! The GF crust was airy and thick Sicilian style. We always appreciate GF pies that are not your typical cauliflower crust cardboard type. Bonus for non-GF folks, there is a brewery right next door, although they also serve seltzers. I would put this GF pizza right up there with Blue Pan Pizza's GF Detroit style in Denver/Golden, CO, Belladina's Pizzeria GF Sicilian style in Greenville, South Carolina and Tony's GF Sicilian and Detroit styles in San Francisco! You won't be disappointed! -Peetza Dahut

Excellent pizza spot in independence. We went to the brewery next door and then came in and got…read morepizza. Got 1/2 grandma and 1/2 pepperoni supreme. The hot honey and ricotta was very sweet but good. Owners are very friendly. Highly reccomend this place.

Overall, a 4/5 stars!…read more It was a perfect option for our small group of 3. They are a home turned business so, the space is limited but perfect for this small town! The food is made fresh every meal and the taste shows it! It feels very homemade with a hint of business, if that makes sense? The service is great, with it being small the fear may be too little staff to stretch all responsibilities however, based on our experience they communicate and flow seamlessly together as a team! If you're looking for a good, welcoming, and comforting breakfast this is the place! With even sweet treats available!

I've eaten at The Pink House several times. One of the best BLT's I've had in a long time. The…read morePrime Rib sandwich is always a good choice, as is the Curried Chicken Salad. They are a wee bit more expensive than some other restaurants in town, but the consistently good food and excellent service are worth it.

I love this place it's always a good time and the bar tenders are amazing:) and they dnt act stuck…read moreup and kick you out for having fun

Stale dessert, fake strawberry taste not good at all. Good coffee. Do better please. This item…read morewas around 6 dollars

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!

Stopped in after dinner to get scoops of ice cream . The staff is friendly , the environs decorated…read morewith confections and such , definitely an ice cream shop . I went for a mango sorbet scoop and a strawberry ice cream scoop both Cascade Glacier brand. The scoops were generous in size. I didn't think the ice cream was very creamy but it was adequate . The mango sorbet was satisfying and.nice to have something lighter. There are two cases of ice cream , lots of choices , we neglected to look at the flavors in the second case which had many chocolate looking choices . Will have to check that out next time. The shop is perfectly located near the park and other eating establishments so a nice stop for dessert or a treat . I saw Blue Bunny and Umpqua in a few flavors, overall Umpqua is a creamier brand. The big advantage of this shop is location in downtown area and not out on Hwy 99 , it encourages walking and makes getting ice cream a more social event than the drive through options out on Hwy 99.

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.

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 !!!!!

Fro-zone Yogurt is the best Ice cream shop and has really good flavor and good toppings bar and I…read morethank it is Great

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.

I've tried the guava butter, one of their drinks and a cookie. Everything they have there is…read moredelicious. If you aren't a Carmel fan there are plenty of other things that will be sure to please your tastebuds.