Not sure what KP is talking about. Family owned and run. Spotless grill at bar they personally…read morecook for you and then clean and shut down each time. Hand pack ground beef burgers. Friendly bar tenders and owners. We live over an hour away. I stumbled across this place accidentally over 5 years ago and visit atleast 5-10 times a year. They treat you like family. There are a lot of regulars but they are the characters that make the place interesting. Yes there are bikers that come and go but they are all good people. Wife and I stop in on way home from visiting kids a UMass Amherst. awesome rest stop if traveling from east to see kids out there. Keep doing what you do Gin Mill we love you. Dusty

Gross, dirty and not very pleasant. They get all of their business for local biker groups. So if…read moreyou're into that then I guess they're for you. But not for the average customer

We've never been 'steady customers' of the Steaming Tender, but we go there three or four times a…read moreyear. We've always had good experiences and have told others about it. We had an unfortunate experience this past weekend. I had scheduled a birthday party for about 45 guests at a local venue with a private room. About one hour before the guests were to arrive I received a call from the venue saying there was a catastrophic electrical failure and the facility had to close- including the kitchen, bar, and restrooms. I was now faced with 45 people milling around a closed facility waiting for a decision on how to continue the celebration. My stress level was the highest on record. I was considering a few places to move the event to, but being 6PM on a Saturday night I knew the chances were slim. It was then I thought of Steaming Tender and gave them a call. The hostess who answered was incredibly compassionate and spent a tremendous amount of time with me on the phone. She assured me that they would be able to accommodate us and started to reserve several tables. The entire group arrived about 25 minutes later and we were all greeted like old friends. We had to wait less than five minutes for the tables to be arranged and menus distributed. The evening couldn't have gone better. The food was as excellent as it's always been and the waitstaff was incredibly attentive. The guests were amazed at how quickly we were taken care of, and the quality of the food and service. The drinks were made perfectly and the food was served hot. About two thirds of the guests had never been to the Steaming Tender and were saying they would be returning. Kudos to the entire staff and management of the Steaming Tender at their professionalism and compassion at saving us from a total disaster of an important event. We will always be grateful and will continue to extend our recommendations. THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU!!!

Sat outside on the patio since we had our dogs with us. Patio sits under large overhangs (protected…read morefrom rain) plus many tables around the perimeter have Sun umbrellas. It seemed as if most people on the patio were there for the trains. We were able to watch an engineer switch tracks so he could pick up a load of cars stored nearby. We also were able to watch a long freight train go by. Lots of people were photographing, videoing, many with professional cameras and tripods. They gave a dog friendly menu. And bring water bowls for the dogs. We ordered burgers. Choice was "pink or no pink". I think they were understaffed. It took 90 minutes from arrival to departure.

The service at Kristie's is great ! A little slow but I will take slow and fresh cooked food any…read moreday over -- the big corporate - cool ahead food available at the big chain restaurants - Fresh and hot and yummy ! Ice cream - is great too - Looking for a one stop/ take out healthier alternative - this place is the best option in Belchertown

The food and customer service is outstanding, great little spot to stop in for lunch, do a take out…read moreor pop through the drivethru

My family ordered takeout from this place. We ordered burgers, Texas toast BLT's, Texas Toast…read moregrilled cheese, Buffalo chicken tenders, potato skins, fries, and onion petals. The food was really good. We haven't really found a lot of good restaurants out here in mid- Mass so this one is probably the best so far. When I called the order in, the person was friendly and accurate. She also took the time to ask the kitchen how long the order would take to make. 25 minutes. That's not bad considering anything out this way is a bit of a drive in comparison to where we live. So hats off the Russo's. We will be back!

The scallops smelled like ammonia…read more Just got back from dinner at Russo's Lakeside in Palmer. I ordered the fried seafood combo. According to the internet, when I searched to see if they were safe to eat, it says "No -- throw them out. The ammonia smell is a clear sign of spoilage, and eating them puts you at risk of foodborne illness (nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, cramps, etc.). Even if they were fried and look/taste okay otherwise, the decomposition has already started." The rest of the meal was "ok" but when I brought the potentially spoiled scallops to the attention of my server, she discussed it with her boss. The boss said they comp me a beer I had drank. Now, I don't own a restaurant, but I would assume that those scallops were a much larger portion of my bill than the draft beer. I mentioned that to the server and she went back to the boss lady, only to come back and offer a $10 discount. Perhaps if the boss lady would have come out and talked to me about it, I would have been ok with that but she stayed in her office because she was "very busy". This is when I started to get annoyed. I could hear them talking on the other side of the wall and mentioned to the server that I was really surprised she didn't come out to talk to me about this problem. She reiterated that the boss lady was very busy. However, the server wasn't able to apply the $10 discount so boss lady had to come out and do it. To add insult to injury, the woman completely ignored me as she stood about a foot or so in front of me. I had to ask her if she was the manager or the owner and her reply was just "I'm married to him." Then began telling me that the scallops my wife had were from the "same batch". I had smelled those scallops and they did smell fine but that doesn't mean there wasn't a problem with the ones in my order. I said I was surprised she didn't come out to talk to me and she just said "it's been a very long day!" I replied with "You serve FOOD to customers." Then she just threw her hands up and walked away. I wasn't rude, didn't raise my voice and was still disrespected as a customer. First time there, and will never return not do I recommend anyone else does. Hopefully I don't get sick from eating there.

Each time we purchase a gallon of milk from this Pride it is gone bad…read more And the expiration date is labeled good. What has happened to this store. Also you can't just cash in mass lottery scratch tickets unless you buy the your winnings amount. What's with that?

What happened to the beautiful ground's maintenance of the Pride station, located at 165 State St,…read moreBelchertown, MA 01007. Looks like a hayfield now. Unkept, grass uncut, shrubs in disarray. Belchertown, mass. is a beautiful town, this corner lot has become an eyesore...Can it be addressed?

First experience was not good, no one greeted, and waited 10 minutes before we left and went to Red…read moreRobin instead. I went to the Taproom on a Friday night. The 80s pop was blaring and the place had a decent crowd. The group was a mixed bag: regulars, nurses in scrubs, young and old. The tap selection was impressive, but the pricing was premium. $5.50 for a dogfish head, and $7 for a neat whiskey. Looking at the menu the entrees sounded good but were priced between $14-$28. Seemed steep for pub food. Appetizers were regularly priced. Didn't actually eat, so no idea on taste or portion size.

worst food and dining I've had from a restaurant in a looooong time. I went in on my hour lunch…read morebreak and the place was pretty much empty besides a few people outside and around the bar. I was the only one at a table. I ordered their mac and cheese and it was not only absolutely HORRENDOUS AND FLAVORLESS, but it also took my entire hour lunch break for them to manage to figure out how to put cheese on noodles. The waitress responded by offering me to take longer to make it back to work by making me wait to have it replaced with chicken tenders. I said yes and they were most as bad as the Mac and cheese. horrible. 0/10. stay away!!!!!!

Besides Hannah Devine's on Main, Mimi's CoffeeHouse of Hardwick, and possibly Janine's Frosty down…read morethe street, you're going to want to make Crystal Springs a destination restaurant diner for your daytime brunch or breakfast needs, plus milkshakes and ice cream. Crystal Springs brings a consistency of food quality, time, and care that has kept the restaurant in good hands in the last decades. Walk in and walk beside the bar, noting the diner is cash only, and into the two booth sections near the back so that your waitstaff can have easy access to take your order. The diner, near the back, updates specials and has a few consistent winners that keep recurring. The wall opposite your entry has a wall with a blown up photographed depiction of the town of Ware from the air many decades ago. One of the pluses of this all-day breakfast diner is that they also are a dairy bar, serving ice cream and milkshakes specifically. Expect Crystal Springs to be busy with locals and other out of town travelers at the corner of the plaza strip they're located at. They're near a busy entrance and exit way, and there's parking near enough to that ingress to be mindful of. Thank you for many meals, Crystal Springs, and I hope I find great photos I took of your diner one day to fit a review for a staff as reliable at 5am as you'd want in a diner.

This little resto is a hidden gem that packs a lot of surprises. Who would have guessed that a man…read morefrom Egypt would have chosen Ware MA to set up a kitchen/business. But Yasser has and we are so grateful that he did. His cultural take and techniques when applied to some of the American diner classics makes one sit up and take notice. I think we can all agree the fried fish sandwich and fish and Chips is a New England classic. Imo, Yasser's fishfry technique and eerily light coating is truly something special; you will be hard pressed to find a better fried product anywhere. I'm not gonna tell you much, other than give this place a try and discover for yourself what hidden treasures this little restaurant holds.

I've been here a few times , there breakfasts never disappoint , I was shocked how dead it was on a…read moreSunday morning, the last time I was there there was live music during breakfast, this past time . Nothing . Sat at the bar , service was great . My breakfast was good , the omelet was plenty big and tasty, hash browns were just ok, kinda plain. Need to cook them more well done . The toast was the star of the show . Nice and thick and tasted fresh . Had a few bloody Mary's and my GF had one Mimosa, both were good , but way overpriced for breakfast cocktails . 2 breakfasts and a couple drinks and it's $80 with the tip . I think the drinks are like $10 each ? Stick with coffee . All in all a great experience . We'll be back .

Everytime I've ordered takeout it's always been awful! An I get a bad day but this is every time…read more My omelette wasn't even cooked all the way and had a very bland taste. Almost 30$ to get a soup omelette an just barely cooked home fries with no flavor. Over priced for not good food.

This place is not as bad as people make it out to be. If it was, place would have been shut down…read moreyears ago. Diner car is 80ish years old so has seen plenty of people walk through its doors. One of the oldest, if not the oldest, businesses is Palmer. I use to come here often, especially in my high school / college days. Always got the blueberry pancakes, in my opinion some of the best I have sunken my teeth into. Can put plenty of butter and syrup on them and they still soak them up. Today, no different. Was in town for a haircut and was really early so stopped here for breakfast. Blueberry pancakes, sausage patties and some hash. I am really just starting to eat hash. Cannot compare to many places, I enjoyed it enough to where I ate it all before eating anything else. Pancakes just as I remembered them. Would have eaten a triple stack but those days are over. They are big and fluffy to begin with as pancakes should be. Missed this place and happy to have made it back here. Cash only still I believe so hit the atm up the road if need be and leave a nice tip. Hard working family here in town who love their customers and would be honored to serve you and your family. Have a golden day.

First time in years , I love the old diner feel , the hospitality, like meeting an old friend …read more I ordered the hash and eggs. Same thing I reviewed 3 days ago somewhere else . Everything was good , not bad, not great . It's what I expected , the eggs were a little overdone , the hash was out of a can style , the hash browns were good , toast was good . The service was excellent , my coffee was always full . And they didn't overcharge me for the onions and cheese on my hash . Total wit coffee was like $14

Delicious food, service and ambiance! A bit pricey for breakfast but worth it! Plenty to choose…read morefrom menu!

Forgot this used to be called Palmer Restaurant before Angels took it over. Now it is back to…read morePalmer Restaurant and I still feel the same. Place doesn't wow me enough to want to come back every time I am in town for a haircut but good enough to want to mix it in. I did enjoy my burger, blueberries added something to it which made me think of my childhood.