This adorable restaurant changed my life this morning. I had a terrible morning and found this gem. They have a great gluten free menu and even have gluten free WAFFLES. When I said they completely made my day and I wish it was appropriate to hug them, two ladies said, "Oh, we give hugs!" The. Best. Place. Ever. I wish I lived closer. read more

The food here is really good. Service was a little variable. I do recommend it for good breakfast or dinner options. I think they're going to work thought the new servers so they can match the experience you get with one of their regulars. read more

We walked in and the restaurant wasn't particularly busy. We waited at the front to be seated, but no one acknowledged us or even let us know someone would be with us shortly. After waiting and seeing open seating at the bar, we assumed we could sit there. Almost immediately, a woman came over and rudely asked what we were doing and told us we couldn't just sit at the bar. She then asked, in a very unfriendly manner, whether we had reservations. When we said no, she told us to go back to the front and actually physically pushed my girlfriend toward the door/front of the restaurant. There are plenty of ways to politely explain that guests need to wait to be seated. Putting your hands on a customer is absolutely not one of them. The entire interaction was unnecessarily rude and extremely unprofessional. After seeing other reviews mentioning customer-service issues, unfortunately our experience doesn't seem surprising. We certainly won't be returning. read more

Very classy restaurant, friendly staff, great location and delicious menu w great lineup of craft beers! I had the steak salad, which was phenomenal. The fries were phenomenal!! Not sure I understand the "salsa verde" that comes with the salad! I think it was a vinaigrette!! Great spot for dinner!! read more

The Leaf Restaurant - Steak Salad Delicious!! - American Near Me - Wooster, Ohio

We randomly came into The Leaf after a day of hiking. The owner Sam immediately greeted us with a smile and enthusiasm that made our night. Her passion extended to the quality of food, cocktails, and service we enjoyed over probably too much time there! We will be shouting this place from the rooftop and will be back very very soon. There's not enough places like this - it's got heart and a vibe that is unmatched. read more

I came here for a ladies lunch, meeting some friends at the halfway point. The restaurant is super cute, lots of green/plant decor, and kind of a reclaimed industrial vibe. The server was sweet, and we got our food pretty quickly. We ordered a blueberry scone to share, and the flavor was great, but it wasn't quite cooked through with a doughy bit in the middle. I had the fish and chips, and it was delicious. I think it was a home made tartar sauce, and the fish was flakey, with a nice breading. I loved the fries, they were kind of a thin cut steak fry, with lots of little crunchy bits. There were other intriguing things on the menu, so I think we'll put this in the rotation as a meet up spot! Close to public parking and other downtown shops, and maybe 5 minutes from the Arboretum if you want to make a day of it. read more

The Leaf Restaurant - Fish and chips - American Near Me - Wooster, Ohio

If you are looking for the perfect brunch spot check out the Leaf in downtown Wooster! This stunning spot is serving up breakfast, lunch, & dinner but is especially know for their incredible brunch! My new favorite place & I will absolutely be back! Shoutout to bartender Alyssa for the delicious drinks, friendly service, and excellent recommendations! Espresso'n My Love Lemonberry + Basil Blast Wet Breakfast Burrito Lemon Cake read more

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My family and I were in Worcester to attend our granddaughter's wedding. We were leaving Sunday morning and hoping to dine in Wooster before we left town. We believe we were refused service because one of us was in a wheelchair and our group was African American. The hostess and another employee were rude to us and told us we had to wait 30 minutes for a table. When we inquired about the status of our table, we were told we could not be seated. I was disappointed and offended by the behavior displayed by the Leaf restaurant staff. I would not recommend this restaurant. read more

I walked in and was punched in the face by a cozy welcoming atmosphere. It's almost Thanksgiving and Christmas decor is everywhere - it's country, it's industrial, it's warm and inviting. Cloth napkins, lots coffee refills, fascinating brunch menu. I had been hunting for a pulled pork Benedict and found it here - on top of a cheddar jalapeño cornmeal waffle. read more

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Easy to get reservations online for a busy graduation weekend right when they opened. Service was attentive. Coffee was good as was the food. I was a bit disappointed when I asked for no green onion or garlic and they were both on my plate. The garlic was overpowering on the tomatoes and eggs. read more

The Leaf Restaurant - American Near Me - Wooster, Ohio

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Marginal food and extremely unfriendly staff. The place was empty, like not a soul, and we were asked to wait before being seated by an extremely rude bartender. read more

A shop owner from around the corner recommended this place, I'm so glad she did it was a perfect brunch spot.. we'll definitely be going back!! read more

I love this restaurant! Staff is wonderful. Food is delicious. I drive from Columbus to eat here read more

Neat place. Busy so reservations are a good idea. Food is good and unique. Service was good but not great.

Greeted immediately and shown to a table. Our waitress was attentive and friendly. Nice food menu and beer, wine and mixed drinks too. My dining companion ordered an Evelyn sandwich with sweet potato fries. The sandwich came with a mixed berries sauce on the side. The sweet potato fries came with a creamy honey type sauce. My dining companion said everything was very good. I ordered the Reuben sandwich and fries . It was excellent. The restaurant is well lit and has tasteful but not excessive decor. Lots of booths and tables. If you're passing through Wooster OH and your tummy is saying feed me, give this place a try. read more

Absolutely fabulous. Best Wings I have had in a long time. I got the Wagyu Beef but I substituted the Rissotto for the penne pasta. Really really good. My wife had the Shrimp Picata, very generous portion of shrimp and pasta done perfectly. read more

In town visiting the college. Nice place, good food, great fries. I mean my wife was claiming best fries ever. People were great too

We were able to make a reservation on Open Table about 45 min ahead of time and were seated right away when we got there. I ordered the espresso martini. Delicious, however it had a dollop of whip cream on top (appearances?) if trying to give the allure of creamy, I'd rather have a splash of heavy cream. We ordered the pickle fries as an appetizer, which came with type of hot sauce. I like heat but it came right away and lingered. I'd prefer something like a signature chipotle aioli. We got the delicious taco salads. Loved the shell and all the fresh ingredients. We would have liked there to be a little Spanish rice and, guac and black beans included. read more

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So recently purchased mashed potatoes & the fact it Love mashed potatoes my chicken was great & vegetables was amazing but my potatoes had lumps in it as if someone got lazy & didn't want to do the job fully. read more

I loved my meal which was the grilled romaine salad and mahi sandwich. I also tasted my friends' chicken fingers with honey, Reuben, fish and chips and sweet potato fries. Everything was DELICIOUS. I can't wait to go back despite the long drive. Well worth it! The atmosphere was super cute, too! read more

Brunch Rating - 3.5/5 I visited for the first time in mid-September 2023 on my day trip to Wooster, Ohio to visit a friend. We both arrived to the restaurant around after 12:00 noon. The restaurant was starting to get busy upon arrival but we luckily were seated right away. FOOD -- I ordered the Loaded Potato Omelette ($13) with side of potatoes -- inside the omelette is bacon, potatoes, green onions. I got mine WITHOUT cheese and sour cream. The omelette was good and tasted like any traditional omelette. The majority of the side potatoes were burnt but the whole meal was still edible. The omelette would have tasted better with tomatoes. I also ordered the Belgian Waffle ($8) which comes with fruit on top but I got the fruit on the side so that I could add syrup on the waffle. PARKING -- Street parking but I think my friend and I found a parking lot behind the restaurant. Overall, the Leaf appears to be a popular restaurant with the locals for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. While I don't live close to Wooster, I can definitely see myself visiting again if I'm ever in the area. **** - 86/150 total reviews in 2023 - 637 total overall Yelp reviews - Reviewed on 1 December 2023 read more

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All of the staff was incredibly friendly, and the flower decorations were beautiful. I was so happy to find a veggie-forward breakfast option in the "We Be Yammin'" bowl and my husband enjoyed his omelette and biscuits. The iced tea was really good, too. Strong and cold! read more

The Leaf Restaurant - Omelette, biscuits, and iced tea - American Near Me - Wooster, Ohio

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It's a nice restaurant with a casual atmosphere. Our waiter was friendly and checked back a few times letting us know it wouldn't be much longer for our food. I don't mind waiting a little while but almost an hour for a sandwich and a pasta dinner is unacceptable. The food was good but the wait time needs to improve. read more

The Leaf Restaurant - Catfish sandwich and sweet potato fries - American Near Me - Wooster, Ohio

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I really wanted to like this spot- friendly staff, interesting menu options, and a really nice space. Unfortunately the chicken sandwich came out in pretty rough shape. It looked a little off, but I am dumb so I bit in anyway- several parts of the chicken were completely inedible and hard enough I couldn't bite through. I honestly couldn't tell if it was bone, or something else like plastic that stuck to it. What chicken was there was super dry. Maybe just spent too long on in the fryer, but I'm off chicken sandwiches for a while. read more

The food was OFF THE CHARTS. I honestly don't think I've ever had such a fully savory and well-blended breakfast dish. I had the Cowboy Loaded Bowl. The half portion was very filling. My husband had the Evelyn, a ham and Swiss sandwich with French toasted sourdough bread with raspberry preserves dipping sauce. Perfection. You WILL NOT be disappointed if you eat here! Great staff, nice place and location, and a top notch dining stop! read more

The Leaf Restaurant - Cowboy Loaded Bowl. - American Near Me - Wooster, Ohio

This was another great find on a girl's road trip! Great food and ambience! Staff was super friendly and attentive. Best Bloody Mary I've had in a while. read more

Sunday morning breakfast. What we liked- * immediate seating * cool decor and ambiance * friendly staff * had the wet breakfast burrito - good portion with enough spice/flavor but not spicy hot. Pulled pork was quite good inside the burrito. * French toast was good. What we thought could of been better: * bacon served with the French toast was covered in a cold grease- as it was greasy and cooled off. * they were out of pastures. read more

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Adorable restaurant featuring some nice basic food. We enjoyed the dog hair onlette with cube potatoes and amazing hollandaise sauce. My French toast was pedestrian and served without butter and a small side of syrup. Not impressive. Great decor, good service. read more

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Food and ambiance both great. Try the avocado naan! Crab Benedict was amazing! Get reservations for weekend, or sit at bar.

It's always hard to choose from their impressive menu. Everything is great. We always go for brunch. It's a very nice place for the family. We have definitely made the long drive specially to stop here. They could improve the service. read more

First visit to The Leaf Restaurant and we're already planning on coming back next weekend and it's an hour and 15 minutes away from where we live. The food is AMAZING and the service is phenomenal! Megan C. was our server and she was extremely sweet and very knowledgeable about the menu items. I was in the restaurant business for almost twenty years and I'm probably one of the most nit-picky customers on earth and I couldn't find one thing that could have been better with the service or the food. My wife was floored I didn't criticize one thing! Honestly, we probably only eat out once every other month anymore because I know I can make it better at home and the service isn't ever close to what I expect and should receive. Thank you for proving to me there's still a restaurant out there that provides as high of service and food quality that i hope to receive and expect! read more

The Leaf Restaurant - French Onion Soup - American Near Me - Wooster, Ohio

I am obsessed with this restaurant in Wooster! It's one of the most amazing restaurants I've ever been to and I wish we had one here in Florida. Their food is so unbelievably tasty and packed with a variety of flavors. They have some of the greatest food I've ever had in my entire life, and I miss it dearly. I really hope to go again the next time I'm in Wooster to visit my family. read more

I rarely do a review on a restaurant. I travel for work and eat at a ton of restaurants. This place has some of the best food I have eaten in a long time. I actually had dinner one night, then lunch and dinner again the next day because it was so good and I wanted to try more dishes. check this place out it's legit. read more

The Leaf is my favorite place to eat in Wooster. Fabulous food and wonderful service.

Clean, friendly and open kitchen feel. We came here while moving the daughter into school and will be back! A touch pricey however service and food were definitely on point!!! Original items on menu. The fried green tomato grilled cheese was great. read more

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Amazing brunch spot! Planning on coming back for cocktails later today and might need to stop in for dinner too!

Out of towners who visited on the recommendation of our hotel staff. While the staff was very warm and polite, the meal was pretty bad, to be honest. We ordered one Reuben sandwich and the naan appetizer and two waters. That's it. At 2:30 pm, not prime lunch time, those two items took 40+ minutes to get which was ironic after listening to the hostess tell a party who was considering making a reservation for later that day that "max, 20 minutes to get food here unless we're slammed which we aren't. It would be like now and maybe 20 minutes tops!" The Reuben was fatty but not in that good, marbled way. It was in the inedible, waste most of the sandwhich way. Homemade pub fries were great though. Highly recommend. The appetizer naan, which one of us had as a meal, boasted homemade naan. Great idea. It was served cold though. Naan is warm and fluffy. This was stiff and cold and there was no way it would be distinguished as anything other than out of a bag. The avocado was a spread, not sliced avocado, that was already browning. The tomato was pink it was so unripe and the eggs requested to be poached were soft boiled. I see I'm also not the only person to mention the inability to poach an egg here. The front of the restaurant was well kept and sunny. We sat in the section by the bar in booths that awkwardly felt like the tables were too high. Next to this grouping is the kitchen. Between those areas is a glass partition that really needs a clean along with the dusty, greasy ledge next to it. This restaurant had a lot of potential and maybe it's known for something specific we didn't try, but there's really no excuse for not making sure everything that comes out of the kitchen is top notch. read more

Food delicious , ambiance comftorable while being a little fancy, service polite. Food arrival a bit slow. read more

The Leaf Restaurant - American Near Me - Wooster, Ohio

My favorite place for breakfast in town. The eggs benedict are excellent but so has everything in my experience.

A wonderful upscale addition to the big Woo. Our meals had their pros and cons. I had the butternut squash risotto. The rice was cooked perfectly. Usually restaurant risotto is mushy because they parboil the rice or cook it in advance. My risotto was actually properly al dente! Impressed! What I didn't love were the hard cubes of squash. It had plenty of flavor without the awkward, crunchy cubes. The chicken that came atop it was okay... but I wish it was better integrated into the dish. I also had a small beet and pear salad. The salad, as good as salads go, literally had one small beet slice cut in half. I actually forgot it was supposed to have pears until just now, as I'm writing this. I just checked the menu online, and yep...it was supposed to have pears. I don't think I detected a single pear in my salad. While my husband's dish was delicious, it wasn't advertised properly. We were told it was a foie gras steak with brussel sprouts. We were envisioning a large chunk of seared foie gras, but what we got was a 4-ish ounce steak with a small smear of foie gras on top. While yummy, the hubs was a bit disappointed...he loves goose liver. The sprouts were amazing! I want that recipe! Excellent wine selection and mixed cocktail menu! My gin-something-or-other was refreshing! We had the lava cake for dessert...I wish it was ten times the size! Sooo warm and gooey...and it came with a big ol' scoop of vanilla ice cream. I'll be dreaming about that for a while... I'd like to mention that I appreciate the serving sizes. Our meals were just right...we could clean our plates without overstuffing ourselves, leaving room for dessert. Overall, the meal had its missteps, but I have hope. We will certainly be back to try more of the menu. Breakfast looks amazing! read more

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