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    The Windham Local

    4.3 (131 reviews)
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    THE WINDHAM LOCAL ATMOSPHERE

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    Casual
    Good for kids
    Dogs allowed
    Outdoor seating

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    Chicken quesadilla
    Brian M.

    Great spot Loved the food and the staff and atmosphere was great. I've had breakfast and lunch here and both has been great.

    husband's sandwich... gray man. Supposed to chew through this? Inedible

    If I could do Zero stars I would. First, this is my second visit here. My daughter brought me here in May for lunch. We had Thai Food then and it was very good. Today I returned with my husband for lunch. Ordered two iced teas, two steak sandwiches ($29 ea), prepaid at counter, and it was $85 with tax and tip. We found a table and waited 30 min in a nearly empty restaurant. Let me say, I don't mind paying for great food and have come to lower my expectations post pandemic to mediocre to good being normal. This didn't even reach the mediocre threshold. We were served inedible steak sandwiches. The ribeye steak was not even cut up or ideally sliced. Had they tried slicing it they would have known it was nothing but a tough, grizzled, chunk of meat. I tried to eat it. My husband gave up sooner. I gave it about three bites each thinking it would get better and I was hungry (contributing to poor judgment in selecting the place). After chewing each bite endlessly, I was left with a piece of nasty grizzle and fat that had to be spat out into my napkin. After a few bites I had a pile of grizzle. Disgusting. We left. Under no circumstances would I recommend eating at this establishment. What a disappointment. As we were leaving I overheard the person working the counter tell a customer who wanted an egg sandwich to order, "No we can't do that, we order the egg in premade." OMG, go elsewhere.

    truffle grilled cheese
    Happy C.

    very cute breakfast place on main Street. good latte. we had the breakfast sandwich with ham, also the truffle grilled cheese with tomato soup. sandwiches were delicious, the soup is a bit salty.

    Spaghetti with Italian sausage  Steak sandwich  Chai latte
    Aimee H.

    Great food and drinks with super friendly staff. The interior is super cosy feeling with great ambiance. We had the pork soup dumplings, steak sandwich, and spaghettini with Italian sausage which were all super tasty. We also had a chai latte and a thai tea. The Thai tea wasn't as quite sweet as what I've had else where but it was still absolutely delicious! The friendly staff and the soup dumplings are definitely the highlights of this place. Definitely visit if you are in Windham :)

    Steak Sandwich (left) and Chicken Portabella  Wrap (right)
    Stephen L.

    Nice modern coffee shop with a spacious interior and quality coffee and breakfast/lunch food options. I got the Steak Sandwich, which had ribeye steak, mushrooms, cheese, and chimichurri sauce on ciabatta bread with a side salad. The sandwich was really tasty, as the steak was very tender and cut into comfortably sized pieces. The cheese was nice and melted inside and the mushrooms were good as well. The ciabatta bread was a good level of softness and crispiness on the outside. $24.50 for this sandwich which includes ribeye steak is reasonable. The place itself is nice with wooden tables and chairs. The tall ceilings give the space a very open feel, and there is a decent amount of seating inside. You order up at the counter and they can bring you your food or call out your name when your drink/food is ready. The staff are moderately friendly and the service speed is pretty good. The place is located in the main area of town, so you will likely have to find street parking. Overall, I would highly recommend The Windham Local if you are looking for a casual yet nice breakfast/lunch spot or a morning coffee.

    Couldn't eat the pad thai without risking a stroke from all the salt they put in the meal.

    How this place received a 4.4 is beyond me. If I could give this place a negative 1 star I would. I seldom write a negative review but with my recent experience at this facility I will make an exception. Upon entering the establishment I wasn't sure if they were open since I was the only patron at the restaurant and I clearly see why. The waitress who served me looked like she was having a bad day and clearly showed it through the grimace on her face. She reluctantly took our order of pork soup dumplings, my wife had a shrimp pad thai and I had a stir fry veggies with steak. The soup dumplings clearly tasted as if it was bought from trader joes and heated up in a microwave, my steak stir fry was tasteless and my wife shrimp pad thai was extremely salty, it felt like they dump a bottle of table salt on the meal. The meal was vile and odious, when my wife complained about her meal being salty the waitress simply said, "deal with it, thats the way our chef makes it." Along with a slew of nasty comments she made. When I went to complain to the manager, she simply didn't care and was just as dismissive. For a meal that cost just as high as a 5star restaurant in nyc, you would at least expect good service. I can't see this business lasting through the winter. I advice you to please stay away at all cost. Eating a discarded McDonald's meal from a dumpster is more appetizing than the crap they serve here.

    The Catskills Cuban and Chicken Portobello wrap
    Mala L.

    4.5 stars. Really nice, spacious coffee shop/café. Super fresh ingredients and a substantial food and drink menu. They even had beer/wine/brunch cocktails. The coffee was solid- they use beans from Oslo Coffee Roasters. We stayed in the area for two nights and ended up eating here for lunch as soon as we got in and then breakfast before heading home. I had the Catskill Cuban and my fiancé had the chicken portobello wrap. Food took some time to come out but was clearly freshly made to order. I don't normally go for Cuban sandwiches but tried this version because they use roasted chicken and ham instead of the traditional roasted pork and ham. The sandwich was lighter with the chicken but still had some of the salty, tangy flavors of a traditional Cuban which was perfect for me. Breakfast a couple days later did not disappoint either. I had the quiche with tomato, feta, and asparagus as well as a scone. My fiancé had the breakfast burrito which he said was filling but a little bland. This place is a no brainer whether you live in the area or are visiting. Prices were comparable to NYC coffee shop/café prices.

    Gary L.

    Great coffee spot , plus much more. Attentive staff , friendly service. Joseph's favorite.

    Overcooked spaghetti and watery marinara -- don't bother ordering this, it's terrible.  (Ate pasta with chopsticks as a goof.)

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    Family friendly, they have the best donuts on Saturdays and Sundays my wife and my girls love it

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    Loved the food! They have an amazing Thai chef and the food is delicious and authentic. Also great service! Thank you! Will be back!

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    Very friendly, fast service. The food was delicious and very nicely presented. I highly recommend visiting.

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    Very surprised to find this place. Super cute inside with really great food. Great service. Hipster vibes.

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    Excellent food and great service! Love the egg sandwich and the curry soup. The grilled cheese and tomato soup are excellent!

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    Kalyen and the rest of the a.m. crew were great. Great coffee, awesome quiche! I will be back.

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    We stopped in on a cool fall day for a hot beverage. Friendly staff, great coffee and food. WiFi is great too. Will definitely be back!

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    Food was very good. The girl taking orders was incredibly rude and would keep me from ever going back.

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    Great breakfast and lunch. Best coffee in Windham. Try the doughnuts. Cool space. Nice people.

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    The cinnamon roll was easily the best I've had in a while! The frosting was smooth and creamy, the…read moresweetness was just right, and the texture was incredibly soft. I honestly could've eaten two in one sitting because it was that delicious. The coffee was just alright. My daughter enjoyed her iced tea, but I personally like my drinks on the sweeter side, and it didn't quite hit the mark for me. The sandwiches were good, but they didn't really stand out. I think adding some type of spread or sauce would have elevated the flavors. The sourdough bread was really good--light and airy--and the combination of fried egg, spinach, and cheese paired nicely together. My daughter's egg sandwich, however, was a little bland. Overall, it's a very cute café with both indoor and outdoor seating. The atmosphere was nice and cozy. The only downside was that the bathroom was a little dirty. People really need to learn how to use the toilet properly or clean up after themselves!

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    We visited Buck Hill Farm at the recommendation of our Airbnb host while we were staying in the…read morearea for the weekend & what a surprise it was! The exterior is misleading & easy to pass by if you're not in the know - don't let it fool you! Breakfast is only served on weekends between 8 AM & 1 PM & we just happened to be there. Service was extra warm & welcoming - we had our pup with us & it was a not so great weekend weather wise & while we offered to order & sit outside at a table as to not disrupt other diners, they managed to put us in their back room so no one had to eat out in the cold (Pepper can't write her own review, but she says thank you, two paws up!) While the menu is small, one item is better than the next & you can't go wrong no matter what you choose! Prices are reasonable for everything you get & in today's economy, it's a rare find! The apple pancakes were to die for & honestly, the biggest pancakes I've ever seen! Fresh biscuits with maple butter (YUM!) Don't pass up on the extra creamy & delicious chocolate milk! Seriously - can I get an IV drip of that? This place is the embodiment of farm to table (obviously). Zero frills, but full authenticity of a working farm. Wonderful place & wonderful people. They have lots of their goods for sale too, so you can take Buck Hill Farm home with you! We bought their delicious bourbon maple syrup, fresh herbal tea, hot sauce, & took some ribs back to the house to grill for Father's Day! Plenty of full & happy bellies even after leaving the farm. After breakfast, swing by the chicken coop & thank the ladies for the delicious eggs! LOL We hope to visit again next time we are in the area!

    Best pancakes, Gluten Free Buckwheat was a hit paired with their beet hash! Eggs are from the…read morechickens in the farm. Can't get much fresher than that! A must stop for your weekend breakfast!

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    One of the best dinners I've had this year! The restaurant is very rustic and cozy. The staff was…read moregreat and the food was amazing in every way. We started with the short ribs, and I could have eaten those all night! They had a large list of specials including the veal parm my husband ordered, he was very pleased with it. The bolognese I got was delicious and very flavorful. Our drinks were also very good. We were on our honeymoon and they gave us a free dessert which was so nice of them! We got the apple bread pudding. It was the perfect end to dinner with an espresso martini.

    Never judge a book by its cover. Same with this restaurant. When you drive up and walk to the…read morehost stand, you'll see the bar and hear the loud music, and think it feels more like a dive bar than a 5 star restaurant, HOWEVER, it is indeed a down to earth 5 star restaurant! We grabbed a picnic table outside on the deck. Our server was so kind, personable, and helpful! We ordered the Brussels sprouts which did not disappear in flavor! And the meatballs, which was cooked in the most delicious "gravy" -- we also got the kids pasta and meatballs, which was the same amazing sauce! My 3yo LOVED it! We also got a salad, which had fresh ingredients. We also got the steak, burger, squid ink seafood pasta, and montauk scallops -- all had the freshest ingredients. The seafood in particular was all cooked to PERFECTION. Their house made gelato is not to be missed nor their apple crisp, which had slices of fresh apples and just like your grandma made it. There is a reason this place is a solid 5 stars on Yelp. It is less than 10 minutes from Scribner Lodge where we stayed and was worth the visit!

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