Friendly service at a reasonable price. We bought 3x junior sugar cones and they were generously…read moreportioned (but not enormous which was good)! The service both days we went from different employees was also great! Will come back anytime while we are in Yachats!

We just ate lunch at Luna Sea next door and was looking for a sweet treat. Topper's ice cream and…read morecandy had some ice cream I knew the kids would enjoy. They also had chocolate and taffy, which my daughter got a small bag of their cotton candy salt water taffy. We ordered some ice cream for the kids, cotton candy, and by then there was a long line of people behind us. There were two teenagers working and the one helped us get the ice cream and check us out. The kids ate some of the cotton candy ice cream but didn't finish it all. May have been too cold and windy outside to enjoy it since that was the only place to eat it. I thought it was creamy and sweet but nothing special. I got the huckleberry cheese cake and wish there was more cheesecake pieces in it. My husband found me one good piece to try and it just wasn't enough.

A definite 5 star. I love a good bakery and this is one of my favorites. They have pastries,…read morecookies and lots of goodies. There's always a line out the door and for good reason. The service is friendly and efficient but no seating so grab and go. I'll be back again and again!

One of everything please! How does one choose when there are so many amazing, yummy looking items…read moreto choose from! We came home with a flatbread pizza (it was delicious) cookies, turn over, scone and muffin- equally delicious. In hindsight should have gotten some of their amazing bread as well. We'll be back and hope we hit it on a day they are open .

Gingerbread village is an icon in Eugene to Florence travel. In fact, seeing the gingerbread…read morevillage means we are almost to grandmas house. When we visited this time, of course we had to stop! But we had arrived on a Wednesday and they are closed tue/wed, still recovering from the small business effects of COVID. So, we went the next day! The owner asked us if we had been there before, and being a brickerville resident (heading out of mapleton towards swisshome (best place in the world)) of COURSE i had eaten at gingerbread village! They had sponsored our 1st grade baseball team when we were the champions! I still have my t-shirt, and I'm now 43. Anywayyyyssss I'm a big fan of gingerbread village. The owner was extremely apologetic. She said they had fallen on hard times with employees moving away and recovering from Covid- so they have had to change their restaurant experience. It is now serving a very nice salad bar that has a great selection of fresh veggies and lots of unexpected yummy extras- and a build your own pizza option, as well as burgers and a selection of soups, a few other things I can't remember. They had house fried fresh chips that were still hot. Very yummy. Two of my kids got the chicken and dumplings soup, and they both ate it all. My son said it was the best he has eaten. My husband had the burger, and hot tea. My older daughter had fresh chips because she's picky but then also ate some watermelon. I had the salad bar and I was impressed with the choices. There was a family there eating the custom pizzas, the kids were having fun designing their own pizzas. There's lots of room outside to run around. The owner gave my kids a large rock and paint pens to decorate in our own way to place in a collection of travelers rocks. They also have several picture opportunities in the woods surrounding, like the ones I got of my son and gingerbread and our dog, and the Bigfoot giving finger hearts LOLZ. If you stop there, try yo spot him and post a pic. I'm sad I didn't get more pics. On our way back I'll get some more. Input pics of Munsel Lake in Florence. we caught 12 trout in about 3 hours on my dad's boat. It is also very close to the ocean. It is the warmest lake I have ever visited. We would always go to the ocean and then go to munsel lake to get the sand off, and then go back home to Mapleton. I know this has nothing to do with gingerbread village, but if you're on a road trip, maybe you'll care. You need a fishing license to fish, but they sell them online and in stores. We got ours at bimart (we don't have bimart membership, they didn't care) my son also got a mini pole there. The license was 23.00 for one day for adults. Kids 12-17 is 10.00. 12 and under don't need a license. If you are over there in Florence anyway, Darlingtonia is up the street, it's a carnivorous plant nature reserve. It's easy walking and really cool. There's go karts and mini golf nearby too. And dunebuggy rental stuff. Gingerbread village also had a lot of souvenirs and items for purchase for the local high school art program. I moved away before I made it to high school at mapleton. But I am an artist so I love supporting young artists and I love mapleton. Some of the ambiance- the plates- are still there, a lot of them anyway. The owner said that the owner before her sold most of them at a yard sale type sale. When she bought the place and re-named it "old world" gingerbread village, she vowed to not sell any more of them. She now has her globe collection scattered through the restaurant. It's pretty cool. The bouncy ball machines aren't there!! Bummer! Haha. Don't forget the gingerbread!! Served us a huge chunk of fresh gingerbread, warm, and melting a scoop of delicious vanilla ice cream. We were so full we had to take it to go. We were passing through again about a week later to go to our air BnB in yachats (there's a lady named Jana that has a spot RIGHT at bob beach, the loft is CRAZY CHEAP) (the first time we were there, we were staying at an air BnB in BRICKERVILLE can you believe it? Two houses away from where I grew up. Grandmas house) So we were passing again and my husband INSISTED on more gingerbread and yes.... Omg. Yes. Right out of the oven, a box to go stuffed with gingerbread. We were eating fists full of gingerbread down the coast. Sooooo good. So, I may be biased, but my husband is definitely not. He wants to stop for more on the way back to Eugene before we have to return to where we currently call home, San Diego... but my heart will always lie in Mapleton.

So sad this is the last weekend that this restaurant will be open. They will still have an online…read morebakery. I chose to have their patty melt along with their clam chowder. Since it was their last day, they gave me a complementary peanut butter cookie. The servers were wonderful and a little bit carried because there were quite a few people in the restaurant. After a nice little early lunch, I stopped at the bakery area and got a dozen of their wonderful gingerbread cookies and one macaroon because they're so delicious. I can't have more than one!

**Flavor:** Midnight Chocolate Truffle unicornbow…read more **Rating:** 4.5/5 stars The moment I scooped this Midnight Chocolate Truffle into my bowl, I knew I was in for something extraordinary. The color is impossibly dark - a rich, velvety brown that seems to absorb light rather than reflect it. The texture is perfection itself - smooth yet substantial, with none of the icy crystallization that plagues lesser chocolate ice creams. The first spoonful delivers an immediate cocoa explosion that's both intense and nuanced. This isn't your childhood chocolate ice cream. The flavor profile evolves dramatically as it melts on your tongue - starting with a bold, slightly bitter dark chocolate note, then mellowing into something creamier with hints of espresso and vanilla. The finish reveals subtle notes of cherry and almond that linger pleasantly. What truly sets this ice cream apart are the truffle pieces scattered throughout - not too many, not too few. These decadent morsels provide textural contrast and concentrated bursts of chocolate flavor that elevate the experience from merely delicious to transcendent. My only complaint? At $9.99 per pint, it's definitely a splurge. But for special occasions or when you need to reset your chocolate standards, this is absolutely worth the investment. Would I buy it again? Already have. Twice. Have you tried any exceptional chocolate ice creams lately? I'm always looking for recommendations to expand my frozen dessert horizons.

We saw this business on our way to Yachats and noted it to stop on the way back our hotel in…read moreNewport. We were so glad we stopped. Service is so friendly - they both didn't stop smiling the whole time we were there. The choices were outstanding! Chocolate, cookies, lemon bars and brownies. We bought orange and raspberry sticks, chocolate Carmel brownie, peanut butter fudge and some of the best divinity fudge w've ever had! It's a cute little building and store with places to eat and have coffee inside. Well worth the 10-15 minute drive from Newport. Much better to us than the candy shops at the bay front or near the aquarium. Will definitely be back.

Sweet Life, to me, is like coming home…read more While growing up, we'd come here after pretty much anything positive to celebrate. Then, for years it was one of two places I both wanted to go to and take people to experience each time I visited. Now that I live here again, I strangely only get delivery. However, even saying the name brings on a childish grin (and possibly happy tears) to my eyes! It doesn't hurt that their key lime tart is my favorite dessert not called sorbet of all time. Oh, yes, they also have sorbet, and while it isn't on Wanderlust's level, I don't care. They execute every single thing with a level of precision and care that you just don't see often, and somehow do it in a way that feels welcoming! Thank you, Sweet Life, thank you.

Can't believe this is a patisserie in the States. They have so many beautiful and delicate sweets…read morethat could totally be seen in a patisserie in Tokyo or Hong Kong. I got the tiramisu and two pieces of chocolate. The tiramisu was a bit different from the ones made with ladyfingers. I think this one was made with chiffon cake instead, so the texture was a little bit dry for my liking. The flavor was good though, more on the chocolate side. I liked the earl grey chocolate, but man, I couldn't stand the little yellow dots on it. They reminded me of those little eggs from some insect that lays eggs on your clothes in the summer. The earl grey filling was nice, smooth and citrusy. The passionfruit chocolate was really cute, kinda had the look of a quail egg shell. The filling was a bit more sour compared to the earl grey one. But in general both chocolates were quite similar. My partner had the zucchini pound cake, and he loved it a lot. I don't know much about Eugene, as we were just passing through on our road trip, but I'd definitely recommend people come here when they visit Eugene.

Okay, so you wouldn't think it, but this place ROCKS…read more Great staff AND the patrons convinced me to return. Apparently, this place has a killer Breakfast menu. The locals are super friendly and chatty along w/ the staff. If you're a fan of Mojitos this place makes STRONG Minties! Oh! Live music too along with quiet booths. Happy hour is up to 5pm? Super cool place, will come back with my elderly father! Cheers! PS lots of cute girls too!

Tonight was one of those nights that reminded me just how much a little kindness can mean to…read moresomeone. Today we made the nearly two-hour drive to Elmira to watch my son play football. We got to watch him play, his team won, and we were all happy... but by halfway through the game, my 16-month-old twins were OVER IT. By the time the game ended, everyone was starving, the boys were exhausted, and I was already dreading the long drive home. Against my better judgment, we decided to attempt a sit-down dinner at Long Tom Bar & Grill. And let me tell you, I was questioning my sanity. One of my twins is EXTREMELY active, currently cutting molars, running on absolutely no nap, overstimulated, hungry, and just plain DONE with the day. Honestly, I couldn't blame him. I was right there with him. But then we met the absolute sweetest waitress. You know those servers who just have it? The genuine smile, the jokes, the patience, the refills without having to ask, and the ability to make you feel welcome even when you're sitting there with two exhausted toddlers and wondering why you ever left your house? She was THAT person. Throughout dinner, I had gotten up several times to walk my little guy outside so he wouldn't disturb everyone else while we were trying to eat. Eventually, when we were sitting back down, she came over, and my son immediately reached his little arms out to her. She first politely asked if she could touch his hands. When he kept reaching for her to pick him up, she asked me if that was okay. ABSOLUTELY. And without hesitation, she scooped him up. During a little downtime, she played with him, taught him some sign language, introduced him to the kitchen staff, and had my cranky, overtired little boy laughing and smiling like he'd known her forever. And for about five minutes, I got to just sit there. Eat my food. Breathe. Not chase a toddler, not worry about him crying, not feel like I was disrupting someone's dinner. Five minutes. It probably meant absolutely nothing to her. Just a sweet little interaction with a baby during her shift. But to this exhausted mama, those five minutes meant more than she could possibly know. Sometimes people don't realize how much their smallest acts of kindness can change someone else's entire day. So, to the wonderful waitress working the restaurant side of Long Tom Bar & Grill tonight, I wish I would've caught your name. Thank you for your patience, your kindness, your humor, and for going so far above and beyond for a family who was just trying to survive dinner after a very long day. You didn't have to do any of that. But you did. And I hope whoever is lucky enough to employ you knows what an absolute gem they have. The food was great, but YOU are the reason I'll remember that stop. And from one very tired mama, thank you for giving me five minutes of peace and my little boy five minutes of pure happiness.

This place is delicious and has every sweet treat one could dream of! The mangonada was delectable…read moreand don't even get me started on the egg waffle.....I will be a forever customer. Also, super nice and helpful staff made the place feel so welcoming!!

Such delicious flavors including those you cannot get anywhere else. Such sweet staff too! Will…read moredefinitely be back.

I couldn't recommend Sweet Magnolia more! They graciously accommodated a last-minute order and…read morecreated the most beautiful chocolate ganache cake for my mother-in-law's 80th birthday. Wanting to support a local business made the experience even more special. The cake was absolutely stunning, and the flavor exceeded our expectations. It was rich, incredibly moist, and perfectly balanced--especially impressive for a cake of its size. It was the highlight of the celebration, and our entire family loved it. Thank you for helping make such a special milestone even more memorable!

Stopped in here this afternoon with a friend. We mostly wanted to sit and relax with a nice drink…read more They closed at 3:30 today which we somehow didn't notice so we ended up staying until we noticed they were closing up (sorry!). We were greeted immediately when we walked in. I ordered an Italian soda with peach and strawberry and my friend ordered a cappuccino. My drink was great! It was creamy and fresh tasting. It was made with syrup but it was still so good and refreshing after a long day with lots of walking. They have some housemade treats too, which I've had before and they were good. Since we got there so late in the day they didn't have much available, but last time I got a delicious peanut butter bar that blew me away. The staff were all very friendly and seemed happy. There is a small space with tables inside and a cute little garden outside with a few more tables. The prices were reasonable, about on-par for a tourist town. They have a small parking lot and there is plenty of street parking. The building is a bit hidden so it can be hard to spot if you're on foot but they put signs out when they're open to help people to find. If you're looking for a cute spot to get a treat and a drink, stop in here! They are lovely and have tasty treats.

After coming down the coast to visit Newport, we were looking for a good brunch spot along the way…read more We visited the Hilltop Cafe Bistro, and may I say, what a great experience! If you're from the Portland metro area and visit the coast, this is a nice place to try out. The portions were generous. The pancake order comes with four, and they are BIG. The potatoes were cooked with onion, which gives them a nice taste. The bacon also had a great texture; usually, when you try new diners, the bacon tends to be more squishy. If you're not a fan of that, then this bacon is for you!The biggest surprise was their sourdough toast. It had a crunchy crust, a fluffy inside, and great taste--you can definitely tell it's made from scratch every day! Overall, the staff was great. One thing to keep in mind is that there isn't much room; I'd say it holds about 40 to 50 people. Most dishes are around the $15-$20 mark, but for the generous portions and great taste, Hilltop Cafe Bistro is a 9.1/10!

The 2 waitresses ran their tails off and were friendly with good service…read more The food was marginal. For $100, my basil crusted halibut was dry and sauce on top was super runny. Risotto was cold when delivered. My partner's ribeye was the worst I have ever tried. Super tough and neither meal had much flavor. We didn't complain as we knew how busy the waitress was.

I've gone twice in two days!! Delicious pastry both times, girls enjoyed an Italian soda and hot…read morechocolate as well.

Skip the drinks but these pastries are a must! The strata was a perfect savory option, the…read moreseasonings and spices on top were so good. The pecan sticky bun was our favorite sweet and it was even better warmed up. The apple cake was surprisingly dense, less sweet but a favorite of my partner's. Kinda reminded us of a bread pudding consistency. The sweater weather latte was cinnamon based but felt like there was no syrup, just milk and espresso with the cinnamon sprinkles. The matcha powder wasn't mixed properly but it seemed like they were trying to keep up with the rush. A few of our items were ringed up improperly at first so it's good to check before paying.