Thought I would try this place out because it's convenient from work. * Burger ordered "medium" was raw in the middle. * Bacon was kinda limp. * Fries were pretty good. * Coffee was ok. WAY overpriced even if the burger had been cooked right. I will not be returning. read more

First excellent and prompt service. Then our lunch was served quickly and correctly. It tasted very good and left us wanting a bit more.

Breakfast was outstanding...Pumpkin Pancakes, are excellent! Great family-owned establishment!

The review below was a mistake . It was supposed to be for the Valley Pub . Actually have gone to Valley cafe which was pretty good . The waitress was the owner and first impression was that she was a rude b*tch but she came and spoke with us and she was nice . Food was ok , omelette was filled with the stuff I ordered , home fries were ok too. French toast was awful . Too much vanilla and cinnamon. Probably will go back but not anytime soon . read more

First time there today. Charming owner, cook had a big smile. Breakfast all day which is good for me. I'll be back.

I went in there today for some breakfast. The tap water tasted and smelled like strong chemicals. I'm not sure how they served it without smelling the wafting chemicals. I wanted to call afterwards but they had already closed. I had to check Yelp to see if anyone else had complained (my husband smelled the cup and couldn't believe how bad it smelled in the coffee! He thinks we should get it tested!) I'm not sure if the water company treated the public water supply and added way too much of something? I'm seriously worried that I actually drank some. If you go here do NOT order tap water or coffee. I'm telling you something is wrong! read more

Jeff, the cook puts his heart and soul into every meal he prepares!! Paulette usually greets her patrons at the door and serves the food with a smile and a pleasant demeanor! I would definitely recommend this place for someone who is looking for a decent meal and reasonably priced read more

I have never been disappointed in either the quality, or quantity of their food. Their menu is huge and each time I go in I vow to try something different and each time I end up choosing one of my 2 or 3 favorite dishes. I highly recommend them! read more

Just left the Valley Cafe after our first ever visit and I can say we WILL be back! We were craving eggs Benedict today and they hit the nail on the head! The service was wonderful - the food and atmosphere are great - we will be back for sure! read more

Great people and great food ! I love the variety ! Great local spot in downtown Whitinsville !

Food is excellent. Fresh ingredients made to order. Not a packaged or processed item in sight. Excellent hollandaise on the benedict. Thick sliced ham versus deli Canadian bacon. Country omelette with plentiful chunks of kielbasa and thick cut sourdough bread. Well seasoned home fries. Tea bread and other baked goods sourced from local bakeries. We had grilled peach cobbler bread that was out of this world delicious. Yum. Service is excellent. Place is spotlessly clean. Staff is attentive and passionate about their restaurant. Small crew so can see it getting tough during high traffic times but they clearly care and give their best. Family owned and operated for the last ten years. We will be back for some fresh roasted turkey sandwiches! read more

One of my favorite places. Charming atmosphere. Love the paninis and the onion rings were amazing... although, that was a while ago. They've been updating the menu so I'm not sure if they still have them. Breakfast is good too. Breads are delicious and the ham is so tasty (and I never order ham out for breakfast). Only complaint is the potatoes. Not a fan of the spice/herb blend for the homefries and they apparently don't know what "well done" hash browns are. See pic. Paid extra for a helping that looked 100% like thawed shredded potatoes (and no, I didn't pick off the crusty bits as they weren't any). read more

The Valley Cafe - Zero color when ordered well done - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Whitinsville, Massachusetts

The food was decent. The omelette was stuffed but the portion of potatoes were small. When I asked the server about what kind of toast he so politely referred me to the top on the menu.( truly felt like I bother him.) Signs posted in the restaurant where odd. One sign stated the most important thing is me. And one stated cant please everyone and today is not your day and tomorrow probably isn't either. Sent me the message I wasn't important as the customer. Considering my business pays them. Won't be back any time soon. read more

Yup, right in the middle, probably should be 2 1/2 stars. Lunch was good, not outstanding or anything like that but $14.00 (with tip) for a turkey sandwich and a glass of tap water is a bit much. Even so, I will be back another time to try again. read more

Horrible - rude waitress who laughed in our faces at the fact that we couldn't eat certain things the meal came with and said the kitchen wouldn't be happy with the edit to our orders. My husbands chicken and waffles was $13 it came with a small waffle and two chicken tenders the size of chicken nuggets. Terrible all around- would never go back or recommend. read more

My husband and I went there for breakfast today and were the only ones in the restaurant. There was no butter at my table, so I took one from another table and the owner/server yelled from across the restaurant that now she would have to throw everything from the dish away because I touched it. By that logic, she would have to throw everything from our table away as well? She claims that she sanitizes everything from tables that have been used by customers but for some strange reason the dish I touched from the table next to me needed to be thrown out?? We've had one too many negative experiences at this place and we will not be back. Also, the bathroom is disgusting. read more

I stopped in after an appointment to pick up coffee and a pastry. It was close to lunchtime, so I ordered a quiche and home fries to go as well. The coffee was hot and the pastry was fresh and tasty. There were several different kinds of quiche offered, but I opted for the crab one. That was delicious and had lots of crabmeat. The home fries were plentiful and made well. The service was quick and pleasant. I will definitely stop by again. read more

So good! Always consistent with their quality and service! Obsessed with the valley bowl. Definitely my go to breakfast place

Still run for your life from this place. We were screamed at for sitting at a table for 4 when we had 3 people....next time ill be sure to stand while my other 2 guests eat. read more

Food was just ok, not a sign of gloves anywhere from the cooks. Dirty and sweaty t shirt and gym shorts from one kitchen member was off putting. read more

When I go to a breakfast place - I automatically assume that it will be a badly lit, dirty joint with grumpy waitresses and greasy every thing. The valley cafe is everything that you don't expect from a hometown breakfast place. The decor was quite lovely. The lightwood chairs were high quality, clean, and really comfortable. The photos on the walls are all by local artists - and they are AMAZING. The photos are for sale, too! The waitstaff were total pros - our coffee never even reached half-empty before someone was there to refresh it, but they weren't overbearing either. When they came to the table, they were pleasant and helpful, but they didn't stand there chat needlessly. Now for the food - my homefries were incredible. They were nice and crispy, the portion wasn't too large or small, and they were seasoned with more than just pepper and paprika. Excellent. I think that the best part of my meal, oddly enough, was the toast. The cafe is just two store-fronts down from The Daily Bread, so I'm fairly certain they get their bread from their neighbors. It tasted like it was baked just a few hours earlier, it was perfectly toasted, AND they had peanut butter for the toast. That counts for double bonus points in my book. Good breakfast. Cute place. Great service. What could there possibly be to complain about? read more

Just like the first reviewer, my friends and I stumbled across this place by accident and were more than happily surprised with not only the service but more importantly the food. Everything is made in house including muffins, soup, and the salads. The waitress said that the paninis are what they are known for in terms of lunch, so the majority of us ordered those. The nice surprise came with the home cooked turkey (instead of lunch meat), even if it meant that there were some bones to be picked out along the way. The fries were very good, and they also have an option of sweet potato fries (not listed on the menu). With a cute diner feel and some yummy food, this place is definitely a surprise find. read more

We aren't huge fans honestly. The owner/Head waitress is cranky (I think it's her schtic) but I hate being treated like that. The foods just ok. I prefer Pegs across the street, totally different atmosphere but the foods cheaper and in my opinion a lot tastier. Valley cafe is overpriced. read more

I've gone here a handful of times this past year and I really tried to like this place but the bottom line here is that the food is just not very good. No, I haven't tried anything from the breakfast side of the menu, which I have only heard is very nice. I've had two different kinds of paninis here and both were not great. The turkey meat they used in one of the sandwiches was basically inedible. The soups are fine but not fantastic. Weirdly enough the best food in this joint are the pickles. I really should figure out what kind they are. The upside is the waitresses are super friendly, almost to the point where I feel a little bad giving this place such a low review. Also the art on the wall all seem to be all from local artists and photographers which is quite admirable. read more

Our go-to breakfast joint for the weekend. I'm so glad we found it, and we go often enough to be a regular. Service is great (and owner operated), food is always tasty and consistent, and we love the photos on the wall. You only need one pancake. Don't order two. read more

The Valley Cafe is a great breakfeast, lunch and Friday only dinner restraunt that has awesome food; but the best part of the place are the warm and friendly staff that treat you like good family. Our family enjoys Friday fish nights when they are open til 8 PM. We have not had any bad experiences and visit at least 3 times a week. I have only 1 thing that is bad for me, they make real home made desserts! read more

Your average breakfast place. They ave the best toast ever, I believe it is homemade there. They have a great menu and usually have specials on the weekend, which always look great. Only slight down side is I think it's a little pricey. Not a lot, but a little. Overall, it's a good place. Luckily I live right down the street ;-) read more

We found this place through Yelp, and I'm so glad we came to try it! It was delicious and the price was just right! I had the strawberry crepes and they we delicious! We will definitely be back soon! read more

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Food has always been good. However, I often feel like I'm inconveniencing the owner when I arrive. A little people skills improvement wouldn't hurt. read more

This is a great looking little restaurant with a lot of charm and a decent menu. It had a lot of potential... The Good: I had a veggie omelette with cheese. It wasn't pretty looking bit it was loaded with fresh veggies and tasted very good. The Bad: Cold home fries (and maybe 8 of them on the plate) and one slice of toast. Disappointing. The Ugly: The place wasn't busy yet the service was slow and inattentive. When I asked for a coffee refill I got a "yup" and an eye roll. Not a good first impression whatsoever. read more

Had breakfast here with a friend here for the first time, great food and friendly waitress, quick delivery of our meal, no wait to be seated, what more could you ask?! I had the basic scrambled eggs, bacon, home fries, coffee, and raisin toast - that raisin bread sealed the deal! It was thick and chewy, the best I have ever had. the coffee was brewed fresh and always refilled promptly. My friend loved her breakfast hash, it was a great breakfast experience I hope to repeat. read more

The Valley Cafe - great breakfast, and the raisin toast was awesome! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Whitinsville, Massachusetts

Great to find some place with outdoor seating Just wanted a cup of iced coffee My coffee was made the day before My friend got a cola with a glass of ice....after pouring the cola out of a can ...we found a film of soap on the glass. ...great outdoor seating read more

Owner is disgustingly rude and disrespectful. She ought to take a class in "how to be a decent human being" stay away from piss poor food and even worse customer service. read more

I recently moved to Northbridge and newly discovered the Valley Café. It's a great little place for a weekend brunch. There are the usual suspects on the breakfast menu but I opted for the pancake special (pumpkin) and was not disappointed. They were served with a side of maple butter that was tasty. The service is friendly - made us feel like regulars even though it was our first time. The dining room was clean, well-kept and everything seemed relatively new. We'll definitely be back! read more

Came here thinking it was a cafe but it was a full on diner. The server boy gave me an attitude when I checked out for just two coffees. Probably never coming back. read more

They close at 2:00 and I got there a little before 1:40, I was waited on immediately. The place was a good temperature with some cute outdoor seating too. I ordered takeout and it came very quickly. I paid and left before 1:45. I got the turkey pesto panini and it was just good, I wish they had spread the pesto out more. But I liked the wheat bread with the grains on the side, and I liked the mix of white and dark meat. could have been more tomatoes but that's alright. I got a turkey pesto panini with fries ($9.06), and a 99 cent dessert because it has to be $10 for debit card use. Great waitress, quick food. read more

The Valley Cafe - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Whitinsville, Massachusetts

Downtown on Church street (free parking in Unibank parking lot across street). This clean and modern little gem has good food and good wait staff. Omelets (Farmer's) are for 2 people. Food can be a little slow when they're busy at lunchtime, but always good and hot. Worth a trip. read more

It's kind of funny... I feel like you need to be in the mood to not be the most important person in the world when you visit this place because you will not be treated like the most important person in the world. Honestly, I'm good with that. The food has always been solid, reasonably priced, and flavorful. The service? That seems to be the complaint of most people and honestly, I find their service to be fine. The owner(s) are friendly but honest and down to earth. You can kind of understand (her) plight if you just talk to her a bit. It's a really tough business to be in and I've seen quite a bit of entitlement walk through the door over the years. MOST guests are courteous and friendly, but some.... oy. They just are not. People seem put out by the min requirement for credit/debit (which there is a sign for... and it's actually reasonable b/c there are significant fees involved with credit/debit purchases, never mind the paperwork/reconciling that is involved - and yes, it's all part of doing business but it's A LOT of work for a small business like this one). They are doing more work/same work with less people due to the cost of employing folks. It's just a hard business to be in. So I find her to be very "real" and actually, very personable if you get her chatting. ANYWAY... the food is good and the atmosphere is nothing more/less than I expect from a quaint downtown cafe. I'm quite happy coming here! Oh, and the muffins are delicious! Come down to this part of Northbridge and enjoy the small shops and a nice breakfast or lunch! read more

Met a couple of friends there for Sunday brunch. Place is clean. Food is average. All American breakfast fare. But, the reason I'm commenting is the service. When it came to paying the bill, we realized that the waitstaff not only over charged us, but also short changed us $10 dollars. When we approached them to try to remedy the problem, we were first ignored, then treated rudely. At one point the cashier said:" I'm just gonna keep counting the money, while you explain the problem to me." Obviously ignorant! In the end we left, knowing that we had still paid too much, but didn't want to cause a scene, because the two waitresses were so ignorant and rude. First time ever, that I left a restaurant leaving no tip. But, well deserved. read more

My second time there. First time was in May and I had a friend up from CT for a girl day. We started out there for breakfast. After being chastised by the owner over what we were ordering and settling for what she told us we would order, she proceeded to ignore our requests or refill the coffee. We left feeling like we'd been dealing with the Soup Nazi. Thankfully our trip to WAM and other spots were wonderful. Really thought that was a one off. Not so. My husband took a rare weekday off and wanted to go out for breakfast. The other place I found in Whitinsville was closed so we went here. Walked in. The owner was on the phone taking an order and completely ignored us for a solid 2 minutes even though she kept looking at us. That was just waiting to to be seated. Although, really, with 6 people in the place we could've just seated ourselves. Then we were barked at to sit at any open 2 spot. Which put us next to other patrons across small aisles no matter what we chose. After sitting down and waiting 5 minutes, all the while listening to her crab and grouse about things over the phone, she suddenly hung up and said she had to pee and disappeared. We walked out. I will never give this woman my business again. Once was enough but to deal with that attitude when all I want is some comfort food and a cup of coffee... Nope. She seems to take care of her regulars but what she doesn't seem to grasp is that she'd have more regulars if she treated everyone decently. Definitely the definition of a Masshole. read more